Sliabh Luachra Outlook
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Sliabh Luachra Outlook
NEWS DESK Editor: Donal Barry Mobile: 087 0579472 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] CYRIL MEETS HIS MATCH IN GERARD He is the well known sight of Cork supporters nationwide but even sombrero wearing Cyril Kavanagh met his match in local Castleisland man Gerard Murphy after the Munster Final in Killarney last Sunday. Gerard who along with his father Vincent Murphy run one of the most successful sports supplier’s shops in Ireland is also a well-known supporter of all things sports and goes the extra mile in supporting teams. Last year was certainly a busy year for Gerard as he was one of the first supporters at all the Desmonds ladies games donned in resplendent blue and white, while he also cut a dashing look in orange when he travelled the successful road to Croke Park with the Brosna Footballers. Both teams won All Irelands, was it down to his support? With his Munster Rugby red outfit put aside for the summer, it is now time to bring out the Kerry colours as he along with the rest of us dream of a long summer ahead supporting the Kingdom. While Gerard has had not much chance to bring out his famous Leeds United colours of late he is still very hopeful that, that day will come as well. Understandably, poor Cryil was feeling a little down after Fionn Fitzgerald’s late equaliser point and having met Gerard might have to improve his own performance as Gerard dazzled him with his own unique Kerry creation. Luckily, for the pair they get to do it all over again on Saturday week in Killarney at 7pm. We wonder will Gerard have his own Well known Cork supporter Cyril Kavanagh met his match in Castleisland man Gerard Murphy. Sombrero by then. RACE COMMITTEE GIVE BACK TO LOCAL CHARITIES Castleisland Race Committee held their cheque presentation night in Tom McCarthy’s Pub last Friday night. The cheque presentation was a result of their Annual Races, which were held in Powell’s Road on Sunday 15th June and the Annual Humphrey Murphy memorial 5k, which was held on Friday evening 12th June. This year’s benefactors were the committee that look after the six Old Folks Homes at Riverview Castleisland who received a cheque for €2,100. Glebe Lodge residential Care Centre, Brosna Road received €1,000 and Castleisland District & Social Club who benefited to the tune of €900. These presentations brought the total amount raised over the past 9 years to €17,600 for local charities. The Committee Chairman Charlie Farrelly expressed his committee’s gratitude to all the sponsors and advertisers who supported them again this year and a special thanks to Mortimer Reidy of R.O.L. Construction London and formerly of Knockachur Knocknagoshel who once again was this year’s main sponsor. He said that the committee were delighted that the 5k and the race meeting generated €4,000 profit and he hoped that this amount would benefit the benefactors greatly. BIG CASTLEISLAND INTEREST IN RING OF KERRY CYCLE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S BUSINESS CONFERENCE FOR FESTIVAL There was not a bicycle to be seen last weekend in the Sliabh Luachra area as nearly every lover of the two-wheel form of transportation took to the starting line in Killarney to complete the 112 mile route. The event, now in its 32nd year, is the biggest one day charity fundraising event in Munster, attracted over 11,000 leisure cyclists who spent the day taking in the spectacular views of the Ring of Kerry with nine local charities seeing the benefit of over a million euro that be raised this year. Cyclists left as early at 4.30am with the route is fully marshalled. One fun fact provided by the organisers was they ordered 23,000 sandwiches, 10,000 litres of water, 35,000 bananas and 30,000 slices of Brack for competitors. This year, for the first time, the Rose of Tralee Festival will provide the perfect backdrop for the introduction of a new and important dimension; a celebration and recognition of the business ambitions and achievements of modern women of the Irish diaspora. A The one-day conference, which is Minister for the Diaspora Jimmy Deenihan TD being organised by Enterprise Ireland, is aptly themed, “Bloom for Ireland” as it will aim to harness the power of the Irish female diaspora, to contribute to continued economic growth and prosperity in Ireland. The conference will be opened by Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald TD, and will be hosted by Minister for the Diaspora, Jimmy Deenihan TD. Conference delegates will hear from Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh as well as some previous Roses, many of whom have successful careers in business both in Ireland and else where. Winner in 2005 Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin who is a Doctor of Mathematics Education, will share her worklife experience and talk about the need to encourage more women into the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths). The Conference represents an ideal opportunity to promote and showcase Ireland, and the Kingdom of Kerry in particular and to celebrate Irish business success. It represents a call on the Irish diaspora to use their influence to ‘open doors of opportunity’ for the Irish in their country of residence. Sarah Maher and Geraldine Ryan at the finishing line of the Ring of Kerry Cycle which they participated in last Saturday. Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 2 Sales: Tina 087 1210959 Email: [email protected] SLIABH LUACHRA OUTLOOK Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 3 NEWS DESK Editor: Donal Barry Mobile: 087 0579472 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] ANNUAL KDYS/GARDA SOCCER BLITZ IN CASTLEISLAND The Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS) in partnership with the Castleisland Garda Siochana ran their annual soccer tournament at Castleisland Soccer Field, Limerick Road on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July. The event was a great success, with 10 teams and around 90 players taking part. This year there were three boys’ categories: Primary School section, under 15’s and under 18’s competition. The primary school competition had 4 teams taking part. It was run in one group with each team playing each other and top two teams through to the final on the Thursday night. In the end it came down to a final between Bubbles FC from Currow and Messi’s Minions, Farranfore/Firies. The final was a thrilling match with Messi’s Minion’s winning on a score line of 5-0. The Messi’s Minions were delighted to win the trophy for the second time in three years and victory brought huge celebrations. Two teams battled it out in the under 15’s event. The final was between Rocky Mountains and Chicks Minions and after a brave fight from Rocky Mountains, Chicks Minions were just too strong in the end and emerged victorious on a score line of 3-1. There were 4 teams in the under 18’s competition. Again all teams played each other with top two teams in final. The final was a great game of soccer which was played out in a great spirit and in the end Track Life was edged out by King B’s on a The Messi Minions who defeated the King Blue in the KDYS Garda Castleisland Soccer Blitz at Castleisland Soccer Grounds on Thursday evening. Pic Joe Hanley score line of 2-0. In each competition, there were also awards handed out to individuals for Player of the Tournament. In the Primary game, Dylan Callaghan from Messi’s Minion’s received the award. In the U15’S category Josh Horan from Chicks Minion’s received the award. John McMahon from The King B’S received the award for the U18’S category. This event has been held every summer since 2004 and has gone from strength to strength, being enjoyed by participants and spectators alike. Once again Sgt. John O’Mahony alongside the KDYS coordinated the competition; however the event depends on the support and help of many local volunteers. The KDYS and Castleisland Garda Siochana would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people – - Vincent Murphy Sports, who provided medals and engraving - Tom Stewart of EBS for sponsorship of medals and plaques - George O’Callaghan for preparing the soccer pitch - Dan Maunsell who refereed the games Thanks also to all the team organisers, players and everyone else who supported the event. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Track Life who played in the KDYS Garda Castleis land Soccer Blitz at Cas tleisland Soccer Grounds on Thursday evening. Darragh McSweeney, Daniel Downey, TJ O 'Connor, Eamon O'Connor, Dominic Prendiville and Ethan O'Connor. Pic Joe Hanley BENEFITS OF REMEMBERING ZOE TOP €27,000 The memory of one of the brightest stars in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated this Saturday evening in Abbeyfeale when the organising committee of the “Remembering Zoe Weekend” present the proceeds that they collected to the beneficiary charities. Speaking to the Sliabh Luachra Shane O’Connor of the Remembering Zoe Committee said “All funds raised just over €27,000 from The Remembering Zoe Weekend last May will be presented to the beneficiary charities Bru Columbanas and First Light at The Winners Circle Bar Abbeyfeale, July 11th at 9pm. We have cordially invited all sponsors, volunteers, the public and anyone that contributed to make the weekend such a great success for a night of celebration” Staff at the Glorach who presented €11,000 to the Remembering Zoe committee BUS ÉIREANN LAUNCH NEW NETWORK OF SERVICES Kerry football legend Darragh Ó’Sé showed a keen interest in taking to the wheel, as he officially launched Bus Éireann’s revised Kerry network of services. The six-time All-Ireland medal winner was at Tralee bus station, to mark the celebrations for the re-designed network, and posed with local drivers on a coach. The revised network – which was devised by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in partnership with Bus Éireann, and is supported by Kerry LocalLink – started six weeks ago. It includes Pictured L/R Marian Flynn regional Manager Bus Eireann, Darragh Ó’Sé, Blathin McElligott services manager Bus Eireann Tralee and John Drummey more user friendly timetables and more president Tralee Chamber. Photo By : Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus LTD © frequent services connecting local county Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 4 towns such as Ballybunion, Lixnaw, Abbeydorney and Castleisland with Tralee. It also now offers several enhanced summer services to locations such as Dingle and Kenmare and improved public transport access to/from Kerry Airport. President of the Tralee Chamber Alliance John Drummey said the improved services allowed for better connectivity from surrounding areas, into a Tralee hub. “People take the bus to work, to shop or to do business in Tralee and across the county, and connectivity is very important for both local businesses and communities,” he said. For more details visit www.buseireann.ie Sales: Tina 087 1210959 Email: [email protected] SLIABH LUACHRA OUTLOOK Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 5 NEWS DESK Editor: Donal Barry Mobile: 087 0579472 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] BUILD4LIFE CHARITY DEMANDS INVESTIGATION Joe Browne, Chairman of Build4Life has called on the Minister for Health to launch an investigation into how the management at Cork University Hospital (CUH) allowed over €2.3 million of the Joe Browne charity’s funds to be invested in the development of a desperately-needed new isolated Cystic Fibrosis inpatient rooms (Ward 5B) knowing that they wouldn’t have the staff to facilitate it and that it would be left idle. The project team for this new build was put in place over four years ago when all objectives and timelines were agreed. At no point were staffing levels a problem and it was agreed that the new CF inpatients room (Ward 5B) would open and be serviced by the existing CUH staff in March 2015. Joe Browne recalls, “When the plans for this new ward were on the table the hospital advised us that the patients and staff would be relocated to the new ward as soon as it opened in March 2015. It was made clear that the existing staff in CUH would service the ward and that no new staff would be needed. The first mention of staffing problems was communicated to me in an email on 10th June 2015, outlining that new staff would need to be recruited for the hospital before the new CF unit could be opened and that the hospital could not give me a timeline as to when this would happen. I am raising the question as to how can money raised by a charity like Build4Life can be taken and used to build a state-of-the-art unit knowing that the hospital wouldn’t have the capability to open it. It now lies idle while patients with CF, who so desperately need the new isolation rooms, are without and their families and friends who fundraised so tirelessly are frustrated, angry and disbelieving of such an illogical situation.” Build4Life, a parent run charity that raises money for improved facilities for patients with Cystic Fibrosis at the CUH, was originally set up in 2007 with the specific goal of raising the €2,300,000 needed to build and open the much-needed isolation rooms. The development of isolated inpatient and outpatient facilities is clinically proven to prevent cross infection and allow CF patients to enter the hospital environment without fear of becoming more ill than before. These facilities will allow people with Cystic Fibrosis to live longer and enjoy healthier lives. Joe Browne is looking for answers from CUH and is calling for someone to be held accountable. “These plans were in place for over four years and someone needs to be held accountable for the decisions that were made. The hospital will not tell us how many new staff are required overall to open the new ward and will not give us a date for opening. It’s a disgrace. I am calling on the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar to launch an investigation into how this situation involving such a substantial investment and now an empty and idle multi-million medical unit, was allowed to happen.” JULETTE 12/1 TO BE TOP ROSE With the Rose Of Tralee pageant just over a month away, BoyleSports has priced up this year’s competition and have Dublin Rose, Aisling Finnegan, who works as a physiotherapist as the early 5/2 favourite. Next in the betting is the New York Rose, Sophie Colgan, at 7/2. Also available at 7/2 is Abu Dhabi Rose, Deirdre Ward, who hails from Donegal and teaches Kindergarten in the UAE. Dubai Rose and Tipperary native, Maire Ryan, is currently a 9/2 chance to win with 25 year old Mallow native and Cork Rose, Aoife Murphy, also on offer at 9/2. Róisin Ní Mhatúna was born in Birmingham but raised in Rush and will represent Germany. The now Berlin based multilingual Kindergarten worker can be backed at 11/2 to land the coveted crown in Tralee in August. Galway Rose, Olga Lee, is currently available at 7/1 whilst it’s the Kerry Rose, Julette Culotty (pictured right), who works as a social care worker, is priced at 12/1 to keep the title in Kerry. THE SIXTH ANNUAL KVVCCC VINTAGE CAR AND HONDA RUN The sixth annual KVVCCC Vintage Car and Honda 50-70-90 Run will take place on Friday 17th July at 7pm from O'Riada's Bar Ballymacelligott. This year’s run is free to all to take part but a charity bucket donation will be in place, which is voluntary, and all proceeds from this will go towards Down Syndrome Kerry. Speaking to the Tralee Outlook Organiser George Glover said, “We are hoping for a fine turnout of cars and Honda 50's. A route of about 25-30 miles has been selected and finger food will be available afterwards in O'Riada's compliments of our main sponsor O'Riada's Bar.” If you have any further queries, you can contact George on 0872814545. Launchi ng the forthcoming KVVCCC Vintage 6th Annual Ballymacelligott Run at O'Riada's Bar & Restaurant,Ballymacelligott on Thursday evening, were, George and Joan Glover,Danny O'Connor,Peter O'Connor,Dan Joe Cremins and Jim Griffin. Pic Joe Hanley BUYING THAT DREAM CAR? LET TRALEE CREDIT UNION HELP YOU If you are thinking of changing your car this month it’s worth checking out Tralee Credit Union low rate motor loan. Tralee Credit Union in Tralee, Castleisland and Killorglin have just reduced their Motor Loan Rate to their lowest rate ever of 6.5% (6.7% APR). This low rate is available on all new, second hand, personal and commercial vehicles. Speaking to the Outlook Tralee Credit Union CEO Fintan Ryan said “ we have reduced our motor loan rate this summer to meet the increasing demand for low rate motor loans. It’s not just the rate that is important it’s the flexibility of purchase as well. Remember with a Credit Union Loan you own the vehicle straight away. There are no fees, no balloon payments, no mileage/wear and tear restrictions and you can clear your loan early or make extra repayments with no Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 6 penalty. We even offer free Loan Protection Insurance. Many garages are now promoting PCP (Personal Contract Plan) as a way of getting your new car. While PCP may have some things going for it, there are also pitfalls that buyers should aware of 1)You are not buying a car. You are actually renting it. 2) You are using your existing car as a deposit for your first PCP but you will not have a car to trade in next time. 3) There are mileage restrictions and other “fair use” conditions. 4) You will have to enter into a purchase arrangement at the end of the term to “buy” the car you have been driving for three years. 4) PCPs may be “sold” as interest free finance but in fact you are only renting, not buying the vehicle. We would ask you to be fully informed and choose a deal that’s right for you. Sales: Tina 087 1210959 Email: [email protected] SLIABH LUACHRA OUTLOOK Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 7 IN AND AROUND CASTLEISLAND TOWN & PARISH Editor: Donal Barry Mobile: 087 0579472 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] CARD GAME RESULTS: Results of the card game held in The River Island Hotel on Sunday night last. 1st: Jack Rahilly & Patrick O'Donoghue. 2nd: Noreen Fleming & Patsy O'Connor. Ladies: Annie & Kathleen O'Connor. Gents: Tom Brennan & Dan Reidy. Mixed: Mary Barrett & Timmy Brosnan. Spots: Eileen & John O'Connell, Nuala O'Shea & Denis Clifford, Bill O'Sullivan & Mick Leahy. Cards continue next Sunday night at 9pm sharp. SCARTAGLEN RAMBLING HOUSE: Rambling House at Heritage Centre Scartaglen on Monday July 13th at 9pm. Admission free. Raffle and refreshments. All are welcome. BINGO: Bingo at the Castleisland Community Centre Tuesday night 14th July at 8.30pm. €2,700 in prizes must be won. Complimentary Tea and Coffee. CASTLEISLAND SNOOKER CLUB: Club championships 2015 - sponsored by Noel Browne 1st round: Eamon McGaley defeated Paudie Lordan 2-0. 2nd round: James Dignan defeated Kieran Brennan 2-0. Philip Lawlor defeated Stephen McGaley 2-0. Dave Lampkin defeated Shane Brennan 2-1. CASTLEISLAND PITCH & PUTT CLUB: Club championship results: Overall winner: Shane Brennan 90 gross. 5-9 grade winner: James Dignan 98 gross . 10-18 grade winner 10 6gross. CASTLEISLAND GOLF CLUB - MEN’S CLUB RESULTS: Sunday 5th July 18 Hole Stableford 1st: Jack Lynch (20) 41pts. 2nd: Mark Horgan (23) 38pts. 3rd: Maurice O’Connor (10) 38pts. Div. 1 Liam Martin (9) 37pts. Div. 2 Dermot Walsh (13) 37pts. Div. 3 Tommy Moroney (24) 34pts. Seniors Competition - Monday 29th June 1st: John Raggett 27pts. 2nd: John Burrows 26pts. 3rd: Domhnall De Barra 25pts.. Fixtures: Friday 10th July - Open Junior Singles Stableford. Friday 10th July 9 Hole Mixed Scramble 6.30pm. Everybody welcome. Sat/Sun 11/12th July - 18 Hole Supporting the KDYS Garda Cas tleis land Soccer Blitz at Castleisland Soccer Grounds on Thursday evening l-r: Brendan and Padraig Brosnan, Hugh O'Connor and Frank Coffey. Pic Joe Hanley The Castleisland U16 Girls Basketball team who represented Kerry in U.L arena last Saturday at the Munster finals. The girls defeated Gurranabraher from Cork in a thrilling final. The teamwill now go onto represent Castleisland/Kerry/Munster in the All Ireland Finals in August. Stableford G.O.Y. Kindly sponsored by Hickey Stores Main St., Castleisland. Sunday 19th July - Mr. Domhnall De Barra’s Captain’s Prize. Seniors Open competition every Monday 10.30 to 11.30am. CASTLEISLAND GOLF CLUB - LADIES CLUB: Fixtures: Sat/Sun 11/12 July - 18 Hole stableford. Sunday July 19th - Domhnall De Barra's Captain's day. 18 hole stableford. Sunday July 26th - Ladies fundraiser sponsored by Kevin & Anne Hanifin Ladies scramble on Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Mixed scramble on Friday evenings. Cheering on their team in the KDYS Garda Castleisland Soccer Blitz at Castleisland Soccer Grounds on Thursday evening were, Ann O'Callaghan, Siobhan Coffey, Jacinta O'Connor and Mairead McSweeney. Pic Joe Hanley SUCCESSFUL MUNSTER FINALS FOR CASTLEISLAND COMMUNITY GAMES Castleisland Community Games teams brought back three gold medals from their Munster exploits last weekend with the badminton and basketball teams very much on top of their games. Indeed that translated to 34 individual winners coming home with medals as they now prepare to go one further with the National Finals in Athlone taking place on August 21st. The Castleisland U15 badminton team defeated Tipperary to win gold as Josh Horan, Peter Burke, Kevin Keane and Dylan Browne proved very strong in the court. d t e f e a d e o w h a m t e n The Cas tlei sland U1 5 badminto eekend The Castleisland U16 basketball girl’s team were up next t w l a s s e m g a i t y u n m o m c t a o l d g w i n t o y Tipperar evin Keane and and defeated Quinn/ Clooney from Clare in the semiin UL from L-R: Josh Horan, Peter Burke, K final. Castleisland then defeated Gurranabraher from Dylan Browne. Cork in a thrilling final. Both sides were very strong Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 8 however, the Castleisland girls battled hard to come out the worthy winners with a ten point lead. Strong defence work and vital scores from Kayla O Connor and Siobhan Collins saw the Castleisland team advance ahead. It was a very exciting and intense game the girls battled to the end and came out on top. Vital scores also came from Nicole Downey, Brid Moriarty, Labhaoise Walmsley and Sarah O Sullivan. Their coaches Denny Porter, George O Connor and Aoife Nolan deserve a lot of credit for this fine achievement. While the Castleisland U13 Girls were straight into the Munster final on Saturday against neighbours Abbeyfeale of Limerick, this was a tight game to start with but once the girls got settled they pulled away and ran out comfortable winners. Sales: Tina 087 1210959 Email: [email protected] SLIABH LUACHRA OUTLOOK Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 9 CNOC NA gCAISEAL NEWS Written By Kieran McAuliffe Tel: Kieran 087 971 4255 Email: [email protected] 6th class from Scoil Mhuire, Knocknagoshel celebrating their graduation night with Canon Eoin Mangan, and teachers Patricia Cusack and Máire Collins. pic by Scoil Mhuire. NOREEN O’REGAN RIP Noreen O’Regan (née Scanlon) of Knockalougha, Knocknagoshel and formerly of Tournafulla, Co. Limerick, died early this week following a illness. Noreen wrote the notes for the Sliabh Luachra for many years when Noreen and I took over the job from Jim Murphy (RIP). This week I recalled the day I rang Noreen asking her would she join me to write the weekly notes and she replied Kieran are you mad. Noreen thought for a short time and decided to help me out, She enjoyed writing the notes and we often had a laugh and she would do some minor editing or improve my spelling or just erase my entire script and we would both start again and between the two of us a perfect read would be finalised before the notes would go to print. After a few years and lots of training Noreen informed me that she felt I was ready to keep the local notes going on my own. Regularly I got phone calls from Noreen to give me praise any some constructive criticism, Recently Noreen got a good laugh from the Train station story with Vincent Browne of who she was a big fan and I would get regularly texts over the years saying I hope you’re watching Vincent Browne. Noreen was very much involved in the parish of Knocknagoshel and did lots of volunteer work with local groups in the parish, I will miss the many long phone calls from Noreen with all her wise words, Sympathy is extended to all Noreen’s family and friends. May she rest in Peace. COMMUNITY ALERT IN KNOCKNAGOSHEL RESCHEDULED The Community alert meeting due to take place last Wednesday night was postponed and has been rescheduled Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 10 for Wednesday night next the 15th of July at Knocknagoshel Community Centre at 8.30pm Please come along to help prevent robberies in our community. KNOCKNAGOSHEL PARISH NOTES FROM THE 12-7-14 MASSES: Saturday - William and Ellen Herlihy. Sunday - Jerry Collins. Monday - Cathy Lenihan. Tuesday - Eileen O’Connor. Thursday - Mary Courtney. Friday 7.30pm Mass in Knockane Cemetery. Saturday - Dan and Mary O’Connor. CONGESTION IN KNOCKNAGOSHEL EXCHANGE For those of you who are using fixed line broadband in the Knocknagoshel area the problem of the internet going down on a regular basis is no shock to you, There is congestion in the eircom exchange in the village and its causing the internet to go down and get slow investment is needed by eircom which they have informed me this investment or upgrade is not going to take place until 2016, Are you having problems please contact me. We all need to keep the pressure on Eircom a petition is also been organised it makes no difference which provider you are using. The exchange is the problem. BROSNA HERITAGE The 16th anniversary of the opening of the Rambling House is on October the 8th. The occasion will be marked by a visit from Radio Kerry. The auction of the contents of the museum takes place this coming Saturday the 11th. This will not in any way effect the rambling house. Any profits from the auction will go to the church renovation fund. Enquiries to 068 44109. Marie Prendeville, daughter of John & Teresa Prendeville, Kilcusnin, Castleisland and John Kelly, son of Pat & Josie Kelly, Tinryland, Co.Carlow who married recently in St. Finbar's Oratory, Gougane Barra. Sales: Tina 087 1210959 Email: [email protected] SLIABH LUACHRA OUTLOOK Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 11 SCAIRTEACH AN GHLINNE NEWS Written By John Galvin Tel: 066 714 7261 SLIABH LUACHRA MUSIC CD Bryan O’Leary – Sliabh Luachra Young Musician of the Year and TG4 Gradam Ceoil Young Musician of the Year and Colm Guilfoyle will launch their new traditional music CD entitled ‘Where The Bog Is’ in the Sliabh Luachra Heritage Centre Scartaglin on this Saturday evening July 11th at 8.30pm. This is a lovely production featuring rare and local tunes and includes music from the late Johnny O’Leary (Bryan’s grandfather), Mikey Duggan, Dan Jeremiah O’Connor, Paddy Cronin and music from the manuscripts of the master himself Padraig O’Keeffe. It should be another great session and nice to see the Sliabh Luachra Heritage Centre chosen for this launch. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. RAMBLING HOUSE The July Rambling House Session at Scartaglin Heritage Centre will be held on Monday night next July 13th commencing at 9pm. Admission as always is free with a raffle and refreshments on the night – All are welcome. GAA LOTTO DRAW Scartaglin GAA Club’s next Lotto Draw will be in Lyons Bar on this Sunday evening July 12th when the Jackpot will be €2200. Those asked to supervise this draw are Timothy and Daniel Kerins and Maureen Brosnan. PANORAMIC VIEW Abbeyfeale who may be from the Brosna, Feale’s Bridge Headley’s Bridge and Knocknagoshel areas. The cost of the bus fare is €20. Anyone interested in travelling should contact Tom Horan at (066) 7141289, Jimmy Shanahan at (066) 7141434 or on (087) 9773822 or Tom Collins on (086) 8380456. AFTERNOON OF PRAYER Mick & Mai O'Connor, Mount, Scartaglin, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday The July afternoon of Prayer 19th June last & they celebrated in style with family & friends. Mick & Mai are pictured with in Our Lady of Lourdes five children ( William, Bridget Clarke, Marguerita Howard, Marie O'Shea and Maurice ), along Church Scartaglin will be on with sons in law, daughters in law, and their nine grandchildren. Sunday the 19th when John Delaney will be present with a starting time of 2.30pm as usual with The Rosary – Everyone welcome. HERITAGE CENTRE SAFETY MEASURES Kerry County Council has laid a footpath in front of the Sliabh Luachra Cultural and Heritage Centre in Scartaglin and bollards and a ramp have also been put in place. These measures will ensure greater safety for those Martin Horgan, Castleisland and Timmy P. O'Connor Scartaglin who cycled this years Ring Of entering and exiting from Kerry in support of Kerry Hospice and in memory of the late Jack O'Connor, Mount, Scartaglin. the centre. There are quite a few places in our parish which afford great views of the surrounding countryside and up there with the best of them must surely be the view from the reservoir at Gortacoppal. On a clear bright sunny day one can see for miles from this spot. Looking North one sees Mount and the Steeple, looking West one has Scartaglin Village, Castleisland and its greater hinterland, part of Ballymacelligott and further on Castlemaine and the Sliabh Mish mountains. Moving one’s gaze to the South you have Dromulton, Currow, Kilcummin, The McGillicuddy Reeks, Glounlea, Kilsarcon, Ballahantourig, Counguilla, Carker, and The Paps Mountains. Looking to the East you have Adriville, Knockrour, Barna, Knockeenahone, Tooreengarrive. This location certainly provides a beautiful panoramic view and makes one appreciate our eye sight something we often take for granted a lot of the time. Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (K.D.Y.S.) is looking for volunteers to join their team by offering support and working with young people throughout the county. KDYS has been in operation since the early 1970’s and does a lot of good work for the youth of Kerry. Volunteers should be enthusiastic and dedicated to working with young people in their communities. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer should contact their local branch of K.D.Y.S. or Gareth @ 0870576213. TAG RUGBY SAFE TRACTOR DRIVING The Michael Freemantle Tag Rugby Memorial will take place on Sunday 9th August 2015 at The Cashen Strand, Ballyduff. It is 7-a-side mixed beach tag rugby. Teams (consisting of 10 players, 3 must be female) must register before 31st July 2015 all details are available on www.mftagrugby.ie<http://www.mftagrugby.ie/> or email [email protected] All proceeds from the event are going to the Palliative Care unit of Kerry Hospice. Family Fun Day with Bouncy castle, children’s entertainment, penalty shoot out and much more. Music and refreshments will be also available on the day. Last year was a black year where fatal farm accidents were concerned and this time of year is a hive of activity on most farms with much heavy machinery on the move as many farm tasks are completed. Safety awareness is always of supreme importance around tractors and associated machinery and this awareness holds good for people of all ages. Good to see then that there’s a ‘Safe Tractor Driving Skills’ course coming up for 14-16 year olds which has as its theme ‘Creating Safety Awareness amongst teenagers working with tractors on the farm’. This is a one day training course after which participants will receive an FRS Training Certificate with recognition from the Farm Safety Partnership and Health and Safety Authority. Young people in the above age bracket who would like to enrol on this course should contact Ger/Sonya on (066) 7120877 to secure a place. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS YOUTH SERVICE VOLUNTEERS Re-surfacing works are about to be carried out on the Scartaglin to John Richards Cross Roads at an estimated cost of €40,500 and from Annablaha Cross to Ballahantourig Cross at an estimated cost of €129,000. DAY CARE CENTRE COLLECTION This weekend’s Church gate collection will be for Castleisland Day Care Centre- please support generously. LADIES OUTING PIONEER PILGRIMAGE The Castleisland Branch of The Pioneer Total Abstince Association are taking a bus to Knock on Sunday July 19th leaving from Garvey’s car park at 7am on that morning and picking up any pilgrims on the way to Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 12 Don’t forget Scartaglin Ladies Club Annual outing on Thursday July 16th to Limerick, The Shannon and Killaloe. Bus leaving from Scartaglin that morning 9am approx. There will be breakfast at The Woodlands Hotel, Shopping in Limerick, sight seeing on The Shannon and at Killaloe. On the return trip there will be dinner at The Woodlands. Enquiries and booking to Ellen at 087-2025161 or (066) 7147244 and Mary on 0667147259. RING OF KERRY CYCLE Amongst those taking part in The Big Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on Saturday last from Scartaglin were Martin Horgan of Coolnageragh and Timmy P.O’Connor of Knockrour. Martin and Timmy were cycling in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation and in memory of Martin’s father-in-law the late Jack O’Connor of Mount who died earlier this year. Congrats and well done to all from the Scartaglin area who took part in the great event. Sales: Tina 087 1210959 Email: [email protected] SLIABH LUACHRA OUTLOOK Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 13 BAILE MHIC EALAGOID NEWS Written By Gerard Collins Email: [email protected] GAA LOTTO: The lotto was held in Ballygarry House on Monday 29th June 2015 for a jackpot of €7,200. Numbers drawn were 4, 7, 17, 27. There was no winner. Lucky Dips: 1. Tom Lyons, Chutehall. 2. The Leen Family, Chutehall. 3. K. Dalton, Listellick. 4. DD Rahilly, c/o Geoff Riordan. 5. Tom Lyons, Chutehall. Sellers Prize : O Riadas Bar. The lotto now stands at €7,300 and can be played at www.ballymacgaa.com ST. KIERANS: St. Kierans travel to Kilcummin on Saturday evening next 10th July for Round 3 game in the Co. Championship. This game is due to throw in at 7.00pm. Best wishes to all involved especially all involved from the Parish. JUNIORS: Our Junior team are awaiting the losers of the game between Gneevguilla and Clounmacon to find out who they will face in the semi final of the junior league. This game is due to take place next weekend. FAOI 14: We played three Castleisland District league games in the space of the last week. First up was Knock Brosna at home in Ballymac. We were full of hope entering this game and felt that we had a good chance of victory. We played very well throughout with very good performances by Dean Lenihan and Johnny Lowe in particular. In a tight game Knock Brosna got a vital goal with minutes remaining and they ran out winners with five points to spare. Our second game came the following night v Desmonds. The town team were superior to us in every part of the field. The Desmonds were bolstered by ten older boys whose strength and physicality could not be matched by our lads. Desmonds ran out comfortable winners on the night. Our third game came at home to Mitchels. Again we knew we had a good chance to take the spoils. The game was a tight affair like the Knock game. Our boys were well up for it David and Liam were to the fore ably assisted by the likes of Ciaran and Bryan. There was nothing between the sides as we entered the last ten minutes. However Mitchels got the break with a well worked goal. Our mistakes were proving costly and ones from which the boys will have to learn from. These tight games will stand to the boys in time and with better application they will see disappointment turn to joy. FAOI 13: We started our Coiste Tra Li league against Austin Stacks. The Stacks U 14 had the previous weekend won the all Ireland U14 div 1 title and this gave us plenty of focus for the task we faced with their U 13 team. Ballymac were not found wanting and a great game of football ensued. At half time the sides were 4pts a piece in a very tight Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 14 Students of Clogher NS congratulated Mayor of Kerry, Pat McCarthy on his recent appointment. The Lord Mayor spoke to the students about the responsibilities of his new job. His grand-daughters Caoimhe and Fiona pictured with him were delighted to show off their school to the new Lord Mayor. game. Our defense rode its luck on occasion. Tim Polman Daamen deputised in goal and was strong. Darragh Sweeney gave a master class in defending and wasn't going to be pushed off any ball by the tough stacks attackers. The second half opened up and a hungrier and fitter Stacks side got the vital goals to end our hopes of an opening win Final score Ballymac 1-8 Stacks 3-10 This was the first outing for our u 13 boys which is made up of the younger boys of the u 14 panel and the older boys if the u 12 panel. We look forward to an improvement in fortunes when we play our next game to Churchill. FAOI 12 CAILINI: On last Thursday night our U12 girls team travelled to Killorglin to take on Laune Rangers in the quarter final of the Co. League. Our girls gave a superb display and came away with a most comprehensive victory. This win now qualifies them for a semi final against Legion and a win here will see our U12 girls qualify for a Co. Final for the second year in a row. CUL CAMPS: Cul Camps will take place at Ballymac GAA Club from the 27th - 31st July 2015. Full details and registration can be found online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or by collecting a form at the Club shop. MUNSTER FINAL: The Club brought two bus loads of underage players and coaches to the Munster Final in Killarney last Sunday. Many thanks to Jermiah Lynch for his organisation of this trip. WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to Maurice O Rahilly and Dawn O Sullivan on their recent wedding. Although 'Goose' is better known for his exploits on the Soccer field he has played football for Ballymac since his underage days and continues to play with our Junior team. All the Club wish them well in their future together. RING OF KERRY CYCLE: Well done to all the people from the Parish who participated in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle held on Saturday last. SYMPATHY: The Club extends its deepest sympathy to the Culloty and McQuinn families on the recent death of Mrs. Siobhan Culloty of Arabella. CEMETERY MASSES Rath (Tralee) - Wednesday 8th July 2015 at 7.30pm Clogher - Tuesday 4th August 2015 at 8pm The dates for the Nohoval and Ballyseedy Cemetery Masses will be fixed later. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL / FINANCE COMMITTEE A very short meeting of these two groups will take place in the Sacristy of Ballymac Church after the 10am Mass next Sunday 12th July 2015 to consider different quotations for the job of Tarmacadamming the car park of Clogher Church. PADRE PIO The next Evening of Devotions in honour of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) will take place on Thursday 16th July 2015 in St. Brendan’s Church, Clogher beginning at 7.15pm. Sales: Tina 087 1210959 Email: [email protected] SLIABH LUACHRA OUTLOOK Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 15 CILLÍNTIARNA CURROW / CURRANS NEWS & VIEWS Written By Margaret Houlihan Tel: 086 164 8542 Email: [email protected] MASS TIMES AND LOCATIONS THIS WEEKEND 7.30pm Vigil Mass in Currans on this Saturday July 11th. 10am Mass in Currow on Sunday. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continues in Currow church every Tuesday from 9.30am until 9pm and in Currans Sacristy from 5pm until 9pm on Thursdays. PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK The parish pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday July 19th. The Bus will leave Currans at 6.15 am. Currow at 6.30am and Castleisland 6.45am. To book a seat please contact Anne Fleming (066) 9764 314, Humphrey (066) 9764 394 or Sheila Daly (066) 9764 136. PARISH TOUR On July 1st 81 of us set off in 2 coaches supplied by Brosnan’s Bus Hire, Castleisland for Fota House and Wildlife Park, with a stop for refreshments in Balleyvourney and Midelton on the way. Our parish Priest Fr. Nicholas Flynn celebrated Mass in the Abbey Hotel, Ballyvourney and remembered especially the people who had taken part in our former tours who have passed away. The weather was kind to us on the journey and the sun greeted us at Fota where the animal lovers amongst us headed straight to the wildlife park and the more horticultural minded went to explore the grounds of Fota Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 16 House, joining us at a later stage. We enjoyed three hours of utter bliss admiring Gods more exotic creation, though it was sad to read on the animal information boards of the number of species that can be seen in Fota that are now extinct in the wild or gravely endangered. Unfortunately the time passed all too quickly and we had to leave at 6pm but as an unexpected bonus we were taken on a tour of some of the beautiful scenery of Cobh, then the journey home Group taken at Foto Wildlife Park on the occasion of the Killeentierna Parish Tour 2015. began and again a stop in Ballyvourney for our evening drivers and everyone that entertained on our journey. meal where Sheila Daly took the microphone and thanked On my own behalf I would like to thank the members of Mary Brosnan for organising our wonderful day and the the Parish Pastoral Council and Fr. Nicholas Flynn who Management and staff of the Abbey hotel for the suggested Fota as our destination - for the most delicious food, excellent service and for accommodating enjoyable Parish Tour I have had to date. us for the mornings Mass. Sheila also thanked Fr. Nicholas for celebrating the Mass and on behalf of all of us expressed how sad and disappointed we feel that he is RAMBLING HOUSE Rambling House at Heritage Centre Scartaglen on being taken from us. Monday July 13th at 9pm. Admission free ,raffle and Nearer home it was Mary Brosnan’s turn to take the refreshments. All are welcome. microphone as she thanked our most obliging Coach Sales: Tina 087 1210959 Email: [email protected] SLIABH LUACHRA OUTLOOK Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 17 Sales: Tina 087 1210959 Email: [email protected] Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 18 Sales: Tina 087 1210959 Email: [email protected] Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 19 NUACHT Ó RÁTH MHÓR AGUS GNÍOMH GO LEITH Written By Michael O’Mahony Tel: 087 6676817 Email: [email protected] SLIABH LUACHRA CYCLING CLUB Sliabh Luachra Cycling Juvenile Club Fundraiser Draw - win a Peugeot 208 sponsored by Reens Car Sales Rathmore. Other prizes: 1. Peugeot €18,000 208 1.Olt 5 dr Active. 2. €1000 Bicycle from The Little bike shop Killarney. 3. €500 Holiday voucher from abbey Travel Killarney. 4. 2 nights B&B and one evening meal from the Killarney Oak Hotel. 5. €250 One4All voucher from Cadbury’s. 6. €200 voucher Denis Moynihan Tyres, Rathmore. 7. €150 Coffee Machine and a Large Hamper from Cadbury's. Tickets: €10 per Ticket. Limited to 5000 Tickets, Draw Date: 12/12/15. At 8pm. Venue. Reens Rathmore. Proceeds in aid of SLIABH LUACHRA CYCLING JUVENILE CLUB. RAMBLING HOUSE AT HERITAGE CENTRE SCARTAGLEN Monday July 13th at 9pm. Admission free ,raffle and refreshments. All are welcome. DYLAN CROWLEY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT This very special memorial football tournament will take place on this Saturday July 11th in Gneeveguilla GAA pitches, starting at 10 am. All welcome. FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYL RATHMORE are holding a CAKE SALE after 6pm Mass in Rathmore on this Saturday 11th July in TEACH IOSAGAIN which will help us fund this summer programme. We acknowledge and sincerely thank everyone for their generosity and support which we receive each year to enable us to bring children to our parish. Thank You. DIOCESE CHANGES RATHMORE GNEEVEGUILLA, SHRONE, KNOCKNAGREE, LOSES IT SECOND PRIEST Heraclitus said “Change is the only constant in life.” And how right he was. Towards the end of last week we couldn’t believe the rumours that our Curate was being taken away from us, but by the beginning of this week to our bitter disappointment we knew the rumours were really true and Fr Kevin McNamara is being transferred to Moyvane to become parish priest leavening us with one priest Fr. Pat O' Donnell Parish Priest. Rathmore Parish is large parish with fore church Rathmore, Gneeveguilla, Knocknagree, Shrone, and 6 National School, Some things to consider: WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Currently operates as follows. Priest 1: 6p.m Rathmore, 9am Shrone & 11am Knocknagree Priest 2: 7.30 pm Knocknagree/Gneeveguilla, 10am Gneeveguilla, 11.30 Rathmore Having met with the other priests in the Pastoral Area we are fortunate that collectively we will be able to maintain one weekend mass in each church (this is not the case in all pastoral areas). Our probable schedule will be two masses Saturday evening, and three masses on Sunday morning (the timings will have to fit in with neighbouring parish schedules) This will be an area requiring huge change? Fr Kevin and I spend two days each month visiting the housebound. With only one priest, and with the likelihood that this ministry could be regularly interrupted by funerals and other unforeseen events, it is important that we have in each area, Eucharistic Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 20 Ministers, relatives and neighbourswho would be available to bring communion to the when housebound necessary. Instead of asking what will happen to our Churches? Should we not be asking how we can make our churches more vibrant? Just because the priest isn’t present all the time doesn’t mean there cannot be prayer. We can develop lay led liturgies in the absence of the priest. (again this is already happening in other parishes) We will need to enlist additional parishioners who will be willing to sit on the Boards. We need to gather a team of volunteers who will join with the priest in taking care of the Pastoral needs of the Primary Schools and who will also help with Sacramental Preparation. Presently baptisms are available on requested dates, I will consult with others to see how they have dealt with this issue. The flexibility on Baptisms is limited because of the large number of weddings which are already booked (22nd August, 19th September, 26th September, 17th October, 24th October, 31st October, 7th November, 14th November, 21st November, 28th November,1 2th December, 19th December, 21st December, and 30th December. Is it best to designate a day each month in each Church when Baptisms will be celebrated? How will it be possible to have individual month’s mind masses in all these cases? Some parishes have met this challenge by having a special mass each month for those who have died during that month. Is this worth considering? ADMINISTRATION: We are very fortunate in Rathmore to have excellent staff members who deal with much of the administration. We have also have every confidence in the various parish committees: Building, Finance, Liturgical etc. With the new busier Pastoral Schedule it will not always be possible for Fr. Pat to attend all meetings. SUGGESTION BOX: A suggestion box at each church exit next weekend and would welcome your comments, suggestions, or your advice on these and any other areas that you feel might need to be considered. It would be great if you could leave your name or contact number when making your suggestions, but it is not essential. Alternatively you can email us at [email protected]. If any parishioner would like to be involved in any of the aforementioned ministries or if you can help in any way please contact Fr. Pat. We will all miss Fr. Kevin with his sense of humour and laugher but we wish him well in his new parish of Moyvane as parish priest which is become effective on Wednesday, July 22. MUNSTER MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Congratulations to Darren Brosnan, Gneeveguilla, who played and won Munster Minor Championship Medal. with Kerry minor who retained their Munster minor championship crown on Sunday last against Tipperary, final score Kerry 2-14 Tipperary 1-11. Munster Senior Football Final Kerry senior draw with Cork with replay on Saturday July 18th in Fitzgerald Stadium. THE MARIAN PLAYERS are organising their old clothes collection and it's perfect timing for a summer decluttering session. They are looking for old clothes, curtains, shoes, handbags etc. the more weight the better! All funds raised are reinvested in the Panto wardrobe. Start gathering now and give to Eilish Coakley 0861038112.please noted that they date of clothes collection has been changed to July 23rd. RATHMORE SENIOR LADIES The Annual 4 Mile Run, Jog or Walk will take place on this Sunday 12th July at 1pm in Rathbeg Football ground. Registration open at 11am, electronically timed. KERRY ARCHAEOLOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY will host a History Outing led by Fr. Sean Tucker & Sean Radley visiting “Clara, Drishane, Kilmeedy Castle & Upper Ballydaly on this Sunday 12th July. Meet at Carnegie Hall at 2.30p.m. All welcome. CULLEN & DISTRICT ASSOCIATION SPECIAL NEEDS Annual old time thrashing & vintage display on Sunday 19th July (Laitiarian Sunday). Fun for all the family. Live music by Tim O’Riordan & Natural Gas. HOLY MASS TUBRID WELL Holy Mass at Holy Tubrid Well, Millstreet on Thursday 16th July 2015 at 7.30pm. (Feast at our Lady of Mount Carmel) with Fr. Sean Tucker. All are welcome. RATHMORE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Free Electrical & Battery Recycling Event in Rathmore in association with Kerry County Council on Friday July 17th at Community Centre. Sales: Tina 087 1210959 Email: [email protected] SLIABH LUACHRA OUTLOOK Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 21 APPOINTMENTS NOTICES Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 22 TRADES : SERVICES Sales: Caoimhe 087 1210959 or Email: [email protected] Children from 'First-Steps' Montessori school, along with some animal friends, on their school tour to Kennedy's pet farm. A group of Killeentierna Parishioners that were presented with Diamond, Gold and Silver Pioneer Total Abstinence emblems at a special presentation Mass celebrated by Fr. Nicholas Flynn in Currow Church on June 26th. Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 23 SLIABH LUACHRA SPORTS Currow Ladies Senior Team who defeated Beale in the County Junior "C" Championship Quarter Final: Front L to R: Siobhain Fleming, Emir O'Shea, Margo Brosnan, Fiona Nelligan McGuire, Louise Nelligan, Ann Marie Nelligan, Hazel McCarthy. Back L to R: Orla Brosnan, Marie Brosnan, Colleen Breen, Pataire Fleming, Aisling O'Sullivan, Leona McEnery, Aisling Geaney, Elaine Mitchell, Noelle Scanlon, Maggie O'Sullivan. CASTLEISLAND DESMONDS Desmonds Minors - First Round result; Listowel Emmetts 1-08 Desmonds 4-16: Desmonds Minors had a good victory in the first round on the North Kerry League, against a Listowel side short a number of regulars. Some 6 weeks since their last competitive match. Desmonds started very well with early goals from Brian Leonard and Shane O'Connell (two). Before half time, Daithi O'Leary added another and Desmonds were comfortably in the lead 3-6 to 0-4. Good defensive play kept the Listowel chances to a minimum. The second half continued with a good spread of points from all the forwards. A goal from 20 mins to go from Sean O'Donoghue was quickly cancelled out by a goal from a penalty for Listowel. Overall, Desmonds won the game comfortably on a scoreline of 4-16 to 1-08. Scorers ; Daithi O'Leary (1-2) , Shane O'Connell (1-2), Brian Leonard (1-1), Sean O'Donoghue (1-1), Tadhg Walsh (0-3), Cathal Hanafin (0-3, 2F), Colin McCarthy (0-2), Sean Prendiville (0-1), Stephen Murphy (0-1). THE DYLAN CROWLEY UNDER 11 INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT The family of Dylan Crowley have come together to organise an Under 11 Invitational Tournament in his memory. The launch and draw took place at Gneeveguilla GAA Clubhouse on Tuesday 30th June, thanks to the clubs who attended. The Dylan Crowley Tournament is taking place in Gneeveguilla GAA grounds on the 11th of July to mark Dylans 12th Birthday, second anniversary and his passion for football. The Crowley family have invited ten teams in honour of Dylan, the participating teams are Gneeveguilla, Killcummin, Scartaglen, Currow, Dromtariffe, Knocknagree, Rathmore, Cordal, Glenflesk and Firies. These teams were close to Dylan as he had played against them on a regular basis. Dylan was a huge football fan and Gneeveguilla GAA Club was a big part of Dylans life with him looking forward to every training session and game. The fixtures and timetable for the day are on the East Kerry Website with the finals scheduled for 3.30pm approx… Everyone Welcome. CURROW NOTES Lotto: The June lotto was held in the Brown Flesk Inn and the jackpot was not won. The winning numbers were; 9-13-16-28, and the following were the lucky dip winners: Luke O’Donnell, Killarney; Siobhán Foley, Dicksgrove; Margaret O’Sullivan, Gortshanafa; John Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 24 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Ger Walsh (seated second from left) presenting first prize in the Walsh Bros. Electrical Mixed competition to winners Mary O'Connor and Dermot Roche with (lef t) Joe Walsh, Patsy Hanley Lady Captain (back from lef t) prizewinners Barry Duggan and Martina Cusack 2nd, Sean Goulding and Laura Beth Molley 3rd, Ailsih Mulcahy best gross, Julie O'Donoghue and Enda Curtayne 4th, Pat and Bernard Collins 5th at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, Killarney on Friday. Brosnan, Glounlea; James Flynn, Ranaleen. The July lotto draw will be held on Sunday July 26th in the Riverside Inn Currans for a jackpot of €3,200. Tickets are €2 each and three for €5. They can be had from any club officer, or player, and from any business in the parish. Minor East Kerry League: The next game in the East Kerry Minor league is away to Scart/Cordal on Friday July 16th. This competition is played on a home and away basis so each team will play each other twice. Munster Final Replay Tickets: Anyone wishing to get Stand tickets for the replay of the Munster Final on Saturday July 18th should contact the club secretary As soon as possible. Cycling News: At the Munster cycling championships at Blarney on Sunday last local man Hugh Sweeney had a great win in the A/4 category. The 50 mile race over 6 laps of the Blackstone Bridge circuit had all the best cyclists in Munster taking part, Hugh broke away on the last lap of the hilly circuit and stayed clear for a great victory. This victory follows on a fourth place in the county cycling league at Dromid in South Kerry. Next race is the Tralee Manor West grand prix on Sunday next. The final round of the league will be held in Currow, no date has been fixed for this event. CURROW LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB NOTES On Thursday July 2nd our Senior Ladies Team took on Beale in the Quarter Final of the County Junior "C" Championship in Currow. This was our 1st game in 2 months and we started slowly while Beale made a blistering start and the score was 2 points each after 10 minutes, with Noelle Scanlon (Free) and Elaine Mitchell getting the Currow scores. As the game went on our Ladies started to get on top and Goals by Coleen Breen and Siobhain Fleming from Mid Field saw us take a 2-06 to 0-02 half time Lead. Beale started strongly in the second half and added 3 points but then our backs began to take control and further goals by Louise Nelligan, Margo Brosnan and Colleen Breen saw us run out 5-10 to 0-06 winners. Team and Scorers: Leona McEnery, Maggie O'Sullivan, Orla Brosnan, Aisling Geaney, Pataire Fleming, Marie Brosnan, Ann Marie Nelligan, Siobhain Fleming (1-00), Emir O'Shea (0-01), Fiona Nelligan McGuire (0-01), Noelle Scanlon (0-04), Margo Brosnan (1-01), Colleen Breen (2-01), Elaine Mitchell (0-01), Louise Nelligan (101), Hazel McCarthy, Aisling O'Sullivan. We will play Fossa in the Semi Final in Currow on the Weekend of July 19th. On this Sunday July 12th the Club will hold Its Fund Raising Draw in the Riverside Inn Currans at 10.p.m Tickets are still on sale from Club Officers. We would like to thank all those who have already supported our Draw which has been used to fund our U14 Girls who took Part in the All Ireland Feile Competition in Wexford recently. SCARTAGLIN NOTES O’Sullivan Cup: The first round match of the O’Sullivan Cup celebrating its 40th Anniversary was a very entertaining game of football from the off with both teams making great use of their chances. Scart had a five point advantage after the first half with a scoreline of Scartaglen 1-8 Kilcummin 1-3. Kilcummin were the stronger for the first 20 minutes of the second half putting a lot of pressure on Scarts backs. Kilcummins John McCarthy and Colm Lenihan did a lot of work to draw the game level scoring 1-4 between them. However two late points from Scart from Hugh O Connor and Tom Boyle were enough to seal a hard earned victory. Scarts scorers: Sean Tangney (0-2), Brian Hanrahan (1-1), Pat O Sullivan (0-4), Denis Lenihan (0-2), Mike Firzgerald (0-1), Tom Boyle (0-1). The Scartaglen team was as follows: David Kerins, Aaron Gallagher, Pa Murphy, Kevin Lenihan, Timothy Kerins, Tom Culloty, Sean Tangney, Tom Forde, Niall Casey, Brian Hanrahan, Denis Lenihan, Fred O Connor, Pat O Sullivan, Mike Fitzgerald, Tom Boyle. Primary Go Games: Well done to Grainne Walsh of Counguilla who represented Scartaglin Primary School and Scartaglin Ladies Football Club on the Kerry Primary schools Go-Games team which played Cork at half time on Sunday at The Munster Finals at Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney. Grainne played well in defence for Kerry and nice to see a local girl in action on the big occasion. A selector for the Kerry team is teacher Joanne Brosivan who is herself a senior player with The Scartaglin Ladies Football Club. County League: Scartaglin remaining games in Div 4 of The Credit Union County League are at home to Castlegregory, away to Dr. Crokes and at home to Churchill and Dromid Pearses. The next match will be towards the end of July against Castlegregory in Round 8. Greyhound Racing: ‘Oneco Maverick’ was a Castleisland winner at The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium Tralee on Saturday evening last when scoring for owner Patrick Begley in a time of 28.80. Marguerite Coakley Memorial Blitz: Scartaglin Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Stop over in Sneem for a break and a bite in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on Saturday. L/r: Tim Dineen, Scartaglin; Jackie Brosnan and Tómas O'Connor, Castleisland. Photo: John Cleary. Ladies Football Club are organising a big U-14 Blitz on Saturday July 25th for the Marguerite Coakley Memorial Cup and Shield. This afternoon of football will commence at 12noon and everyone is welcome. SCARTAGLIN COISTE NÁ NOG U12’s play in Croke Park: On Tuesday 30th June 2015, 22 of our u12 players and approximately sixty supporters travelled to Dublin to take part in the Munster Council Go Games Blitzes, which gave these 22 players the opportunity to play in Croke Park, every GAA players dream. We set off at 5.30am, arriving in Croke Park at 10.30am where the player’s and mentors were greeted on entering the stadium with their names splashed across the big screen, along with the club crest. They played three, 15 minute games on the day. We played 2 eleven aside selected teams, with both teams getting equal amount of time on the pitch. After the games the players got a guided tour of the GAA museum, before eating their lunch and setting off on the journey home. A special thanks to all involved in setting up the day, in particular Timmy O’Connor, Margaret Kerin, Pat O’Connor, Timmy Collins, and especially Anne Maire Buckley. Also thanks to Donal Daly Kerry G.D.A., for his help during the day, and to James and Padraig O’Connor for refereeing some of the games. We hope to put some pictures from the day onto a DVD, so we are asking anybody with pictures to email them to [email protected] or text this mobile087 9904020as soon as possible please. U11’s: Dylan Crowley u11’s Tournament 2015 takes Place on Saturday 11 July at Gneeveguilla G.A.A pitch at 10am. The teams were drawn openly into 2 groups Group A - Gneeveguilla, Rathmore, Cordal, Glenflesk, Firies SLIABH LUACHRA SPORTS Pat O'Shea (Currow) on the completion of his 30th Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle pictured in Killarney with Denis Geaney one of the organisers of the first Ring of Kerry cycles on Saturday evening at the end of this years cycle. Group B - Currow, Dromtarriffe, Kilcummin, Scartaglin, Knocknagree. This is a special tournament, which is run by Gneeveguilla Club, and the Crowley family, in memory of Dylan Crowley, and these are teams he would have played against while he played with Gneeveguilla. The u11 east Kerry league will start on Sunday 12th of July,’ 6pm. Fixtures are not available when going to print. U6’s, 8’s & 10’s: Training continues again this Sunday for all these age groups from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Scartaglin will host the final round of go games for u8’s & 10’s with the u10’s going ahead on Monday 13th and u8’s on Friday 17th both starting at 7pm. There is also a Munster Council u10’s go games blitzes which was fixed for Saturday 18th of July in Rathkeale and Mallow. But with Munster Final replay now fixed for this date we presume that this fixture will be refixed for a later date. KNOCKNAGOSHEL GAA NEWS Cul Camp: A large group of future stars took part in a very successful cul camp last week in Knocknagoshel GAA grounds. Well done to the organisers and it was great to see a number of locals involved in the coaching of these children. Munster Honours: Following hot on the heels of James Walsh's achievement of a second Munster Junior championship medal with Kerry another promising club player Kieran Ward played with the Kerry North under 15 team in the Munster GAA development tournament held in Cork last week. James is Kieran's coach at club level training the Knock/Brosna under 16 team this year. Fixture: Knocknagoshel seniors play Cordal on Saturday evening in the St. Kieran's championship with KILLEENTIERNA YOUTH CLUB U18 MIXED BASKETBALL ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS 2015 Front L to R: Brian O'Shea, Johnathan Hilliard, Kieran Griffin, Luke Fitzgerald Back L to R: Amy Galwey, Fiona Nelligan McGuire, Kerrie McCarthy, Leona McEnery a throw in time of 7.30 in Cordal. This is the second part of a double header with Ballymac playing Scartaglin at 6.15pm. Knocknagoshel GAA Harvest Festival: The programme of events for this year's festival is starting to take shape with events taking place over two weekends. The first event will be a 5k run on Friday August 7th starting and finishing in the village. The final event of the festival will be a waxing of the senior team which will take place in O'Connor's Bar on Sunday August 16th. The players have volunteered to have a variety of body parts waxed in aid of team training funds for the club. Each player will be seeking sponsorship for their going through the pain barrier so please be as generous as you can. More details of the events programme will follow in the coming weeks. BROSNA GAA NOTES Lotto: Congratulations to Michael Curtin of Brosna who won the Brosna GAA jackpot of €14,000. The winning numbers were 4, 11, 15, 23. The promoter was Steve McAuliffe, Brosna. Lucky dip winners of €20 each went to Den Murphy, Rockchapel; Tom Finnegan, Shannon; Eileen O’Connor and Dan & Colin c/o 5 The Cros,s Brosna. The next draw is on Monday 13th July in Kate Pats Bar. Munster Final Replay: Anyone interested in tickets to the Munster final replay in Killarney, please get in contact with a club official before Sunday. Kerry Juniors: Congratulations to Eamon Kiely and Adam Barry who were on the victorious Kerry junior team that won the Munster Final recently. KILLEENTIERNA YOUTH CLUB U15 MIXED BASKETBALL ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS 2015 Front L to R: Aaron O'Connor, Blaithin Shannahan, Daniel Kelly, Emma O'Regan Back L to R: Moss Callaghan, Aoife O'Sullivan, Tommy O'Regan, Ellie Daly Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 25 Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 26 SLIABH LUACHRA SPORTS CAIT TO LEAD KERRY INTO BATTLE TG4 MUNSTER LGFA SENIOR FINAL CORK V KERRY Email: [email protected] / [email protected] DATE: SATURDAY 11TH JULY 2015 VENUE: MALLOW TIME: 6PM With all the excitement of the Fitzgerald Stadium behind us, it is now the turn of the ladies in their Munster Final which will take place next Saturday in Mallow at 6pm with a very strong local interest. Desmonds who won last years Intermediate club title have a number of players on the panel which see Cait Lynch captain the side with Lorraine Scanlon, Aisling Leonard also very likely to feature in the starting line up. For Kerry manager Alan O’Neill the wait has been a frustrating one “It will be ten full weeks from our last match and then to be thrust into a Munster final against the All Ireland and league champions is frustrating.” O’Neill told the Kerryman in advance of his sides Munster Final clash with Cork on Saturday evening. “It’s hard to know where we are really. We have had plenty in house games and a few challenges but nothing replaces matches. Last season we had the preliminary rounds and while some people felt these were a little useless to teams but they gave teams like us two games before a final and a chance to tweak things a little.” So now, it is very much into the unknown but it is the same for his opposition Cork who have not had a game in 8 weeks. When taking charge last October the Legion man promised to “open the door to new talent”. He has certainly remained true to his word with 31 different players getting some action in the league and he proved he was able to balance this with results with Kerry getting to the league semi-finals with a fine home wins over Dublin and Monaghan, while they dug out a win against Mayo away from home. Tellingly enough their only defeats in the league came against Galway and Cork (twice), which is a good enough form guide seeing that both these teams contested the league final and needed a second day to be separated. The Provincial line up is a familiar Cait Lynch will be hoping to raise the Brendan Martin Cup later this September but one, only Kerry and Cork have won first of all she turns her attention to the Munster Final next Saturday. Pictured here titles since 2003, such is the with Cork captain Ciara O’Sullivan at the Championship launch in Croke Park. stranglehold both counties have at nothing like they did to Kerry in the 2013 season where this level however Cork have won ten to Kerry’s two. they conceded 3-10 and 1-16 against Kerry in the Indeed, it looks worse when seven of those titles have Munster championship. come against the Kingdom. O’Neill has countered the loss of Louise Galvin to rugby Cork are certainly a team not at the height that they with the full time return of Laura Rogers and Emma were up at three years ago but they are still the best Sherwood and will have a full squad to pick from. team in the land even if the margins are narrowing. Kerry’s season may well begin on earnest on Saturday Their spirit coupled with experience and game craft night but victory or defeat will not define their season has seen them close down teams and Kerry will until later in the year. They certainly have pushed their certainly need a learn a way to open them up more stock back into the top four in the country and under frequently and on top of that take more chances. In O’Neill have tried to change their style into a freer recent times Cork have successfully restricted Kerry flowing outfit will it be enough to beat Cork on from putting up large tallies and have conceded Saturday, Only time will tell. LEAHY AND WALSH ON MUNSTER TEAM There was great news this week in Kerry golfing circles as two of the county’s finest young golfers were named as part of a six strong Munster team for the inaugural Boys U/14 Championship which will take place at Athlone Golf Club on July 21st and 22nd Mark Leahy of Tralee Golf Club and Luke Walsh of Killarney Golf Club will join Luke Danaher (Newcastle West) Jack Egan (Muskerry), Max O’Leary (Muskerry) and Daniel O’Sullivan (Mallow) With the Team Manager also a Kerryman, John Carroll of Ballybunion Golf Club. GREYHOUND BAR KO CUP FINAL CASTLEISLAND AFC 3-3 LISTOWEL CELTIC AFC BY TOMMY NAUGHTON Yet again a final between these two sides will have to be played again after a thrilling draw in Mounthawk Park. The opening goal came as early as the fifth minute. Sean Brosnan whipped in a free kick on the right wing which cannoned of Micheal Lynch and found its way into his own net to give Castleisland the lead. This early set back didn’t seem to phase Listowel and Kevin Moran had to be alert to deny Mike Woods moments later. Listowel were creating chances and Just before the half hour mark the game was all square , Kevin McCarthy sent a high ball in the Castleisland Penalty area where Keeper Kevin Moran and defender Aidan O Callaghan both hesitated ingoing for the ball allowing Aidan Quinn to get in-between them to flick the ball home from close range. Minutes later and Listowel Celtic nearly grabbed the lead when a Paudie Quinn cross picked out Bryan Murphy whose powerful header was just over the bar. The game was now end to end and Aidan O Callaghan headed just over the top from a Sean Brosnan corner. Within minutes of the restart Mike Hannafin fired over from a long throw by Timmy Walsh. On the hour mark Castleisland were back in front . Tommy Feehan play a long diagonal ball to Sean Brosnan on the corner of the penalty area , Brosna beat his marker getting to the end line and drilled a low ball across the face of the goal where Dean Poolman made no mistake from close range flicking the ball passed Cathal Kean in the Listowel Celtic goal. The lead didn’t last long as within two minutes Listowel Celtic were awarded a penalty for a handball against Ray Huggard. Paudie Quinn stepped up and made no mistake levelling the game for the second time. The best move of the game came with twenty minutes remaining. Listowel Celtic put together ten one touch passes involving Mike Woods, Kevin Bambury, Paudie Quinn and Ian Murphy before it got to Paudie Quinn whose shot inside the penalty area just missed the target. Listowel Celtic then for the first time in the game went ahead with only fourteen minutes remaining when Bryan Murphy headed home a Paudie Quinn corner. Minutes later and Listowel nearly grabbed another from a Quinn corner only to see Martin Loughnane glancing header flash across the face of the goal and wide. Then as time ran out the dramatic finish that Castleisland needed happened . As we entered the final minute of the three minutes of added time Sean Brosnan found his way inside the corner of the Listowel Celtic penalty area, he beat his marker who left a leg in and near took him down, Brosnan kept going and delivered the ball low into a crowed goalmouth where Shane Loughnane managed to poke the ball over the line with keeper Cathal Keane only able to partially get one hand to the ball to send the Castleisland team and supports wild. Castleisland AFC; Kevin Moran, Pierce Brosnan, Patrick Hickey, Aidan O’Callaghan, Ray Huggard, Timmy Walsh, Shane Loughlin, Sean Brosnan, Mike Hannafin, Stan Divane, Dean Poolman. Subs; Tommy Feehan for Mike Hannafin (57 mins), Paul Carmody for Stan Divane (75 mins), Stephen McCarthy for Ray Huggrad ( 83 mins). Listowel Celtic; Cathal Keane, Martin Loughnane, Kevin McCarthy, Micheal Lynch, Seamus Keane, Aidan Quinn, Bryan Murphy, Paudie Quinn, Ian Murphy, Mike Woods, Kevin Bambury. Subs; Eoin o Mahony for Ian Murphy (83 mins). 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Noel and the organisers insist that the following words of thanks from Ann O’Sullivan are for each and every one of the supporters of the Vintage Run and its associated fundraisers down through the years. In acknowledgement of the donation Ann O’Sullivan from the Fundraising Office of the centre wrote “Thanks to Noel and his family and friends who have raised a total of over €19,000 from the past four years of Vintage Runs, through research and kind support like yours, we are turning the tide on cancer, and finding more and more, new and exciting ways to beat it. And I know as long as we have good people like you to count on for support, the cures and treatments so many people need will come. I believe that one day soon, thousands of families – whose lives may otherwise be broken by cancer – will instead get to share many more of those precious moments and build more wonderful family memories … all because of the generosity and foresight of wonderful people like you”. Noel and his fellow organisers are already looking forward to the event in 2016 with the date of Sunday June 5th or 12th pencilled in his diary. SAVE OUR NATURE CAMPAIGN Birdwatch Ireland has produced a video where Irish people call on us and the powers that be to Save Our Nature. Over 320,000 people have signed the petition all over Europe which is an amazing response. Birdwatch Ireland wants to push this number higher and we have 3 weeks to go. The campaign ends on July 24th so please if you could, share the video to your contacts, on facebook and twitter. The video has a link at the end to sign the petition. Be a Voice for Nature and let everyone know that you wish to keep the EU laws of the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive strong. If we didn’t have these EU directives, nature in Ireland would be in a bad state. These EU laws are under threat as part of a review of by the European Commission, called the Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme (REFIT). This process could lead to their weakening and eroding the benefits they provide to people and the environment, we the people that care about nature need you to do something about it. Please, fill in the online form on the Birdwatch Ireland website to let the European Commission know that you don't want them to destroy legal protection for Ireland's and Europe's flora and fauna. It only takes a few seconds, and your voice will make a difference. The Commission launched a public consultation in the form of a questionnaire on this issue in May. Birdwatch Ireland have uploaded their completed version of the questionnaire which you can submit once you fill in the form on their website. If you wish to view the bare questionnaire itself that is also available on the site. BirdWatch Ireland believes that if we did not have these laws in Ireland: *We would not have an appropriate level of protection for birds, animals, fish, insects, plants and their habitats. Ireland is already bottom of the class, ranking a dismal 28th out of all 28 EU Member States Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 30 Written By Margaret Houlihan Tel: 086 164 8542 Email: [email protected] in 2010 according to a report prepared by BirdLife International. Unfortunately, 92% of our EUprotected habitats (peatlands, grasslands, estuaries etc.) have ‘bad’ or 'inadequate' status. *Ireland would not be nearly as attractive a destination for tourists. Our landscape and nature are in the top reasons why people come to Ireland for holidays. *We would not have the valuable benefits of biodiversity to the Irish economy, currently conservatively valued as being worth at least ¤2.6bn to the Irish economy in ecosystem services. *Our agriculture, fisheries, and tourism sectors depend on biodiversity employing 117,000 people would be diminished. *We would have undermined the most productive fishing grounds in the EU (Ireland’s!), which generate over 900,000 tonnes of fish with an estimated landed value of €1.04 billion. *We would have destroyed 600,000 ha of wetlands in Ireland, and a freshwater angling sector that involves 406,000 anglers generating annual expenditure of €555 million per annum. *The once common Corncrake would have gone extinct (currently there are fewer than 200 calling males, they are making a small recovery in remote parts of the North West). ON THIS DATE – JULY 10TH 1892 - The first concrete-paved street in the US built (Bellefountaine, Ohio). 1913 - Death Valley, California hit 134 F (56.7 C), which was the highest temperature recorded in the United States up to that time. 1918 - Russian Soviet Federal Socialist Republic established. 1923 - 2-pound hailstones killed 23 people and numerous animals in Rostov, Russia. 1925 - Meher Baba an Indian spiritual master began his silence of 44 years. 1925 - The Telegraph Agency of the Soviet Union (TASS), the official news agency of the Soviet Union established. 1940 - Australian fighter pilots began their participation in the Battle of Britain. 1946 - Canada's first drive-in movie theatre opened in Hamilton, Ontario. 1962 - Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, was launched into orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida. 1973 - Bahamas gained independence after 300 years of British rule. WEATHER-WISE IRELAND NO LONGER SNEEZES IF BRITAIN GETS A COLD On June 29th, the heatwave continued in much of Europe, with high temperature warnings issued in Poland, Hungary, Switzerland and the province of Cordoba in Spain. Madrid's international Airport reported 40C, a first for June in records dating back to 1945. Cordoba, in southern Spain, reached a sizzling 43.7C on the preceding day. On July 1st, the temperature at London's Heathrow Airport nudged 36.7C - a July heat record for anywhere in Great Britain. Three French locations chalked up all-time highs, records that have already been reset in at least one of the previous 21st century heatwaves. In Boulogne-sur-Mer, 35.4C beat the previous record of August 11, 2003 (34.8C); in Dieppe, 38.3C beat the previous record of July 19, 2006 (37C); and in Melun, 39.4C beat the previous record of August 12, 2003 (38.9C). The 2003 European heatwave led to the hottest summer on record in Europe since at least 1540. This heatwave was the first extreme weather event to be attributed to the human influence on the climate, with research suggesting it was made more than twice as likely because of climate change. The 2006 European heatwave arrived at the end of June, mostly in central and northern countries. July 2006 was the warmest in Poland since the beginning of meteorological measurements in 1779. The British Met Office declared that the extended summer of 2006 was the hottest summer ever recorded in Britain. Recent research from the British Met Office has suggested that over the past 10 to 15 years, the likelihood of a "very hot" summer has risen, from once every 50 years to once every five years. Heatwaves such as that of 2003 will become "very common" by the 2040s under all emissions pathways used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. As an example, in De Bilt, the Netherlands, a heat wave like the current one would have been a roughly one-in-30-years event in the 1900s and is now likely to happen every three and a half years. SEISÚN Templeglantine Seisiún takes place on each Thursday night at 8.45pm in the function room at the back of the bar on the grounds of the Devon Inn. A great night for locals and visitors alike. CAR BOOT SALE AND INDOOR MARKET The monthly car boot sale and indoor market held in aid of WL102fm takes place on Sunday next July 12 with gates open at 7.30am. Cars €7, vans €10, car and trailer €10. Set up in the yard or the hall. Further information 069 66200/087 6866450. HERMITAGE GREEN AT THE GROVE The Limerick band formed in 2010 have toured extensively over the past 5 years selling out gigs in Ireland, UK, Australia, Middle East, France, South Africa and the US. They have played Sydney Harbour on Australia Day and in front of 7,000 people at the Electric Picnic. Their debut EP ‘The Gathering’ went straight to No 1 in the I Tunes chart and now five years later have been signed to Sony so this may be your only chance to see them locally before they go global. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting up and coming band then log onto http://www.hermitagegreen.com/ Ticket sales are really brisk so to get to the celebrity gig of the festival call to the Festival Office in Mary Dan G’s or go on line - https://www.paypal.com/ie/cgi-bin/webscr FINALLY THIS WEEK The local news station was interviewing an 80-yearold lady because she had just gotten married for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband's occupation. "He's a funeral director," she answered. "Interesting," the newsman thought and then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker when she was in her 20's, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40's, and a preacher when in her 60's, and now in her 80's - a funeral director. The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers… She smiled and explained, "I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go." KERRY MANAGER PICKS DIVANES TO BE PART OF HIS WINNING TEAM Kerry senior manager Eamonn Fitxmaurice is well used to picking players as part of his team. He looks for reliability, teamwork and a good record of accomplishment. Therefore, it is no surprise that Volkswagen is the first name he puts on his team sheet. Last Friday in advance of the Munster Final Fitzmaurice picked up his new 152 Volkswagen Passat Highline keys from MD of Divanes Castleisland, Denis Divane as he faced into what was going to be a very exciting week for him. Fitzmaurice is well used to answering questions about team selection on the football field but also proved a dab hand at cars. “Since I have taken over Kerry, the lads in Divanes have been very good in looking after me. I have had a variety of cars from the Passat to the Jetta, to the Tiguan that I have been driving for the last while and all of them are fantastic cars. I have found them very good in terms of mileage, in terms of miles per gallon, very good in fuel. They are very comfortable and very reliable that goes with the Volkswagen brand. It’s a brilliant brand and I’m delighted to be Denis Divane, MD Divanes Castleisland presenting VW Brand Ambassador, Eamonn Fitzmaurice with associated with them.” Said Fitzmaurice. The All Ireland winning manager and three time All Ireland winning player will be the keys of the 152 KY Passat Highline at the Killarney Road, Castleisland base on Friday afternoon. Included are: Paul Langston and John Vahey, Divanes Castleisland. Pic Joe Hanley hoping for a few long trips this year in his new Volkswagen model. “Hopefully if we are doing our business right I would hope to be on the road a good bit. I would hope to be going around to county to see championship matches for sure and sometimes some of the hard calls are make while driving.” around Kerry and then travelling to watch other matches nationally as part of the Finally, Fitzmaurice knows that backroom teams are vital in sending out a good team so what about the backroom team in Divanes. Senior Managers job.” “The lads are brilliant to deal with. I deal a lot with John Vahey and Denis Divane, So with all the driving what does he find most attractive about the car? “Its small things like the blue tooth car kit that makes a difference. It is part of the obviously, they have a very successful business. They have been lined with car, it is very handy, you can do a lot of your calls in safety while driving, and there Volkswagen for the last 60 years; they have a very successful business. They are is certainly a lot of calls involved in a manager’s day, from talking to players, very much about the customer. They are passionate about giving people the best selectors and even looking at the small things that need to go into making a team customer service to their customers and I have seen that first hand in my dealing tick during a campaign. Some of the very high profile meetings can happen in a car with them.” Pictured at the finish line of the Ring of Kerry Cycle Race are sponsors Liam Lynch of Skoda, Farranfore. Liam was joined by members of his family as they celebrated their involvement with the charity event. The Ring of Kerry Cycle is in its 32nd year and saw over 11,000 cyclists from all over the country take part in the 11 2 mile grueling circuit. This year it is hoped that the charity event will raise over €11.5 million which will be divided among nine local charities. Picture by Don Mac Monagle Sliabh Luachra Outlook • Pg 31 DISCLAIMER TEXT:» PUBLISHED BY OUTLOOK PUBLICATIONS LTD., TRALEE RD., CASTLEISLAND 087 6593427 | THE COPYRIGHT OF THE GRAPHICS, DESIGNS AND LISTING IS HELD BY OUTLOOK PUBLICATIONS LTD. WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED IS CORRECT, OUTLOOK PUBLICATIONS LTD. CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR INCORRECT LISTINGS.