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June 2012
KENMARE NEWS
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Kenmare
gears up for
Food Festival
Inside this month...
Goodbye
Sir
...See
page 3
Sherry FitzGerald Daly
...See
pages
14 and 15
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...See
page 23
Senator Mark Daly
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Vol 9, Issue 5
Michael
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T.D.
Clinics held in the
Atlantic Bar and all
surrounding
parishes on a
regular basis.
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St Patrick’s Women’s Group
Our Wednesday coffee mornings at Brook Lane Hotel continue and
are very lively and very friendly. Anytime from 11.00am onwards
we are there. Do come and join us, at least once to find out if we
are ‘your cup o’tea’!
At present the Committee is busy putting an interesting and
varied autumn programme together. There will be more about this
in due course.
Let’s hope we are going to have some long sunny days over the
next few weeks. We need them and we deserve them. Take care.
Quote for the month:
Happiness arises in a state of peace, not tumult.
Anne Radcliffe 1764-1823
Christine McCarthy
of Kenmare Athletic
Club who cleared
1.35m to come 4th in
the u13 girls high
jump at the Munster
Juvenile
championships at
CIT on Sunday.
Christine now goes
on to the All-Ireland
finals in July.
Mark Daly meets Olympic Torch
with Mr. Tony Culley Foster at
Leinster House.
Kenmare News
The July
edition of The
Kenmare News will be
published on Friday
July 20th and closing
date for submissions is
Friday July 13th.
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Goodbye Sir! Harry Masterson's photograph shows David Dwyer, who has taught in Kenmare for 39 years, receiving
a retirement gift from Pobal Scoil Inbhear Sceine Student President Rory O'Donoghue on behalf of the students at
the school. Mr Dwyer will be sadly missed by students and staff alike.
pic Harry Masterson
A smiling Maria Long, Ballineen,
and Paul Thoma, Kenmare,
pictured on their wedding day.
pic Harry Masterson
Aodhan Coakley on the podium at
All-Ireland Schools Tullamore
Saturday June 2nd. Aodhan came
2nd in the Junior Boys Long Jump.
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ASK YOUR
PHARMACIST
with Christine Bender-Pototzki
Enjoying sunshine without harming your skin
After another dull Irish winter the sun is eventually starting to peep out again.
It’s only natural that we all want to spend a lot of time outside to soak up the
rays of light and warm temperature. Remember however to protect your skin
and to avoid excessive exposure and burning as clinical studies have shown that
sunburn nearly doubles the risk of Malignant Melanomas, the most serious of
skin cancers.
Bearing in mind that each year over 8000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed
in Ireland, it becomes more and more important to take the following
precautions to protect your skin. One of the easiest things to do to protect the
skin from UV rays is to cover it with clothes, e.g. wearing a shirt with collar
and sleeves. To give shade to your face, neck and ears don’t forget to slap on a
hat.
When the sun is at its strongest between 11am and 3pm, stay cool in the
shade. Wear UV-blocking wrap-around sunglasses as the eyes can be damaged
by UV rays which could eventually lead to skin cancer. This applies to children
as well as adults. Always apply a sunscreen, - that means SPF 15 or higher
including UVA protection - and don’t forget to put it on your ears, neck, bald
patch, hands and feet. And apply you sunscreen generously, approx. 35 ml for
an adult and 15 ml for a child to cover the whole body. Put the cream or lotion
on 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours.
Babies under 1 year should not be exposed to direct sunlight at all also do
not use sunscreen on them unless sun exposure is really unavoidable. Always
make sure that your baby wears protective clothing including a hat and use a
parasol on the buggy. As the child grows, UV protection habits should become
routine as brushing teeth.
Only use paediatric sunscreens on children as adult sunscreens are not suitable.
Last but not least never forget that a person’s lifetime risk of developing skin
cancer is strongly affected by sun exposure during the first 15 years of life, so
always take special care to protect your children. If you would like to know
more about sun protection call into McSweeney Pharmacy Kenmare and we
will be more than happy to answer any query you may have.
Recent competitors from Kenmare who went to the first
weekend of the community games in Athlone. Donal O'Sullivan
(U12 cross country relay), Cathal Whelton (U13 cross country),
Aaron Buckley (U12 model making), Chloe McCarthy (U14
art), Declan Hallissey (U14 model making, gold medal winner),
Kathy Cronin (U10 model making), Caleb Brosnan (U10 art
bronze medal winner), Tom Kelly (U10 model making),
Christine McCarthy (U12 art silver medal winner).
Daniel B.
Buckley
W O O L
Pobalscoil
Inbhear Sceine
pupils Laura
Hallissey and
Rachel Hawker
at the AllIreland School's
Track and Field
Championships
in Tullamore on
Saturday June
2nd
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What an interesting evening we had on Thursday 7th June and we
had a good turnout for the talk. Joyce Russell really knows about
growing food in a polytunnel, she has had hers for 18 years and
grows vegetables just about the whole year round. She showed us
slides of how she operates her tunnel and gave us sound advice on
feeding, watering, ventilation, etc. A very inspiring lady who has
also written an excellent book on the subject called The Polytunnel
Book - Fruit and Vegetables All Year Round.
We are now entering a busy season in the garden and will not be
meeting again until Thursday 6th September when our own
Damien O'Flynn will be sharing with us his knowledge and
expertise on hedging.
Should a day trip be arranged during July or August, all members
will be contacted by phone.
Until we meet again, happy growing/picking, don't work too
hard.... leave time to smell the roses!
A Car Boot Sale will be held on Saturday 30th June
from 10am-5pm at Gateway Methodist Church,
Kenmare. All proceeds will go towards sending a
member of Kenmare to DYCW's Guatemala Mission.
For more information call or text 085 7185796.
Senator
Daly
with
pupils
from
Sneem
National
School at
Leinster
House
recently.
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Senator
reports...
Senator Daly continues to press
for further transparency in
NAMA with Bill before Seanad
Last week I brought legislation before the
Seanad seeking further transparency in the
workings of the National Asset
Management Agency.
Speaking during the debate, I commented
that “This is to ensure transparency for the
taxpayer - there needs to be a website where
everyone can see what is for sale otherwise
the Irishtaxpayer will continuing to lose
money on a daily basis and not millions or
tens of millions but hundreds of millions of
euro". The recent Cork case where 450
acres of land originally bought for 100
million was sold for 7 million without ever
going on the open market is an example of
the necessity of such legislation.
It is crucially important that the public have
more confidence in the way the state bodies
run their operations.
The bill was defeated in the Seanad on a
vote 17 to 24 ,but I will continue to work to
ensure transparency in NAMA's operations.
Protecting Local Garda Stations
I have highlighted my ongoing concerns for
the future of local rural Garda stations, and
welcome the recent meeting organised by
the Sneem Community Alert on the issue. It
is important to inform people of the
importance of their local stations in
protecting the elderly, those living alone
and the wider community.
Block work on Kenmare Hospital
to be Completed in July
Caherdaniel native JP McAllen was
awarded the block work contract for the
Kenmare Hospital in March of this year and
has made rapid progress to date. McAllen
Construction are currently employing over
20 locals on the site, which is a welcome
addition to the local shops and businesses in
these difficult economic times. Over the
lifetime of the construction of the hospital it
is estimated that up to 200 workers will be
required. The total amount spent on the
entire project as of the beginning of June is
now over 5 million euros. All the necessary
block work will be completed within the
next 3 weeks which will allow for the
erection of the steel frame roof.
EU Commissioner urges Bonane
to submitt Information Regarding
the Council's Non Compliance
with Habitatsi Directive.
Responding to representations which I
made to the EU Commissioner for the
Environment about the objections of
Bonane Community Council to the Kerry
County Council proposal to use the River
Sheen as a source for the Kenmare Water
Supply, Commissioner Poto nik has stated
that "should you have any specific issues
regarding the compliance with the Water
Framework Directive or the Habitats
Directive and feel that they were not
addressed within the permitting procedure,
the Commission will examine these where
new information is made available to them."
Along with the Bonane Community
Council, I would prefer to settle the matter
by reasonable debate with the County
Council. Foremost among objections is that
Kerry County Council did not carry out a
full EIA (Environmental Impact
Assessment). Bonane Community Council
have received legal opinion that in areas as
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sensitive as the Sheen Valley and Kenmare
Bay, with so many SAC's likely to be
affected, a full EIA should be required. An
Bord Pleanala were clearly concerned at the
proposal, and placed restrictions on the
extraction order. I feels that this was
another occasion when it would have been
appropriate to initiate a full EIA.
A similar recent case in Cork, in which
the County Council was required to carry
out an EIA, substantiates legal advice and
creates a precedent for the Bonane case
which has been highlighted with the
intention of resolving the matter without
recourse to the Courts.
Travelling Abroad - Passport
Guidelines
If you or your family are planning to travel
abroad this summer for holidays, work or
travel, it is highly recommended that you
ensure all your passports and travel
documents are in date, and that you apply
for them early. A nine step simple guide to
the process can be found on
www.senatormarkdaly.com. If you have any
problems with your application for
passports or visa requests, don't hesitate to
contact my office
[email protected].
Is mise le meas,
Senator Mark Daly
Seanadóir Marcus O’Dalaigh
Leinster House, Teach Laighean,
Kildare Street, Sráid Cill Dara,
Dublin 2. Baile Átha Cliath 2.
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Laura Hallissey with her parents James and Margaret Hallissey
and Rachel Hawker with her mother Janet Hawker at the AllIreland School's Track and Field Championships in Tullamore,
Saturday June 2nd
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Bruce, Laura and all the team at the
Wild Garlic would like to thank everyone
for their support and well wishes.
Opening hours 5.30pm to 10pm
Wednesday to Monday
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Brushwood Studios Summer Exhibition
Husband and wife Kieran and Teresa Murphy, Sneem, were
the first to cross the finish line at the Sneem Mace JFK 50
Mile Challenge. The couple completed their challenge with a
record time of 10 hours, 58 minutes and 34 seconds beating
their 2011 time of 12 hours. Pictured from left are Margaret
Christian, Christian's Mace Store Sneem, Kieran Murphy,
Kevin Cronin, Mace, Teresa Murphy and Liam Attridge, Mace
Regional Manager. Pic Eamonn Keogh MacMonagle, Killarney
The Brushwood artists, M.A. Muller, Jo-Anne Yelen, Pam Muller
and Diana Muller will be exhibiting their work 'under the arch' in
Henry Street, Kenmare from June to the end of September.
In addition to original oil paintings, watercolours and batiks,
there will also be a selection of quality limited edition prints and
smaller prints.
They look forward to seeing you this summer either in Kenmare
or at Brushwood Studios, Parknasilla woods, near Sneem.
Open 10.30 am - 6pm daily
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Angling
Notes...
With
John O’Hare
I am a bit under the weather after some recent surgery, so
instead of pottering around the shop, I am confined to home
where I sit moping, reading and wishing to speed up my
healing so that I can get back to the serious work of trout
and salmon fishing. My long suffering wife, who stops me
from lifting anything heavier than a bottle of Coors light, had to
get some dog nuts from the boiler house for Balbo. She came
back quickly to tell me that there was what looked like a sick
rat near the footpath. On investigation I found a hedgehog
trying to climb up on to the lawn. I do not know if it was a
male or female but it seemed to be as much under the weather
as myself. I helped it up on the grass and left it to its own
devices, I may be wrong but I got the impression that the poor
animal had been poisoned (people are so careless putting out rat
poison, poison for foxes and crow bait, they never think about
the huge number of innocent birds and animals they kill as a
result.)
My conscience got the better of me, I got a box with some
newspapers, got the hedgehog and made him as comfortable as
I could near the boiler. Mary and Marie in Paul Sheahans
chemist, kindly gave me a syringe and latex gloves, thanks
girls. I tried to give it some milk with the syringe but I knew it
was in vain and the poor thing died. Most people I have spoken
to have never seen a live hedgehog, only dead ones on the side
of the road. What most people seem to know however is that
they are covered in fleas which I understand are not interested
in either humans or other animals though I feel a bit itchy now
that I mention it. Rolo, my last dog who I still miss, used to
corner the odd hedgehog when I left him out for a run around
before going to bed. You would know that he had one because
he made a distinctive sound like ‘uh, uh, uh,’ and, with the help
of a flash lamp, you would find him standing over a curled up
bundle of spines. He would not come away until he had made a
piddle on the poor hedgehog. One night he cornered three of
them together a mother, father and a little baby. I said, “Come
on Rolo let’s go,” but nonetheless he piddled on the mother and
father. I pleaded with him, “Don't do it on the baby,” he looked
at me for a second or two then lifted his leg and made a bigger
piddle on the baby. What the hedgehogs had to say about this
carry on we will never know. I hope all the hedgehogs around
me, are not like the crows, killed off by unthinking people.
What a lot of people do not know is that crows and hedgehogs
eat slugs, the bane of my gardening life. All I can do is hope
some few escaped. I will keep you informed.
I understand that fishing generally is not so good at the
moment, but then not too many anglers have been out
fishing either. The salmon run seems to be getting later every
year with fewer and fewer fish. However for the second time in
as many years, people fishing off The Sound Bridge for
mackerel caught a small grilse of about three pounds on their
feathers. This is most surprising when none are being caught up
the rivers. Pollock and mackerel catches are still scarce this far
up the bay but should be improving from now on. The bass
fishing reopens on the fifteenth of June so we should have a
more positive angling report next month. Until then keep
fishing, as the line in the water catches the fish.
People spend, and have spent, their whole lives in the
pursuit of happiness. Over the years in a belief that wealth
and property was the answer we have seen them like the
lemmings following each other over a cliff in a vain attempt to
find it. You can see what has happened to our people and our
country. I am no sage but I can tell you this, from my
experience your health is your wealth, and you will never find
happiness until you stop looking for it.
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After a short 6 year break, the
McCarthy family are back in
running P.F. McCarthy’s.
They have spent the last few months
completely cleaning and repainting the pub
in preparation for opening up and serving
really good quality, great value pub food
and to re-establishing themselves as “the
place” to go for live music in town.
Jerry is still behind the bar to welcome
you with his endless supply of jokes and
quips and the McCarthy’s are delighted to
welcome Lorien who has taken charge of
the kitchen. Together, she and Margaret
have come up with a fresh new menu for
the pub. Already the Ribs & Wings Combo
and local supplier Paudie Fuller's Kerry
Cow Beef Burgers are proving to be the
most popular dishes on the menu. You can
even sample some of Kenmare Ice Cream’s
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Great to see the
McCarthy family back
running P.F. McCarthy’s
delights from the dessert menu!
P.F's is a really family-friendly
environment where children are welcomed.
In fact, there is a menu specially tailored
just for them along with plenty of books and
games and colouring pencils at hand to
keep them entertained so the grown ups
can enjoy their meal in peace!
As well as a full bar, P.F’s offers an
exciting selection of both Irish and
International Craft beers and ciders, and
the wines are all supplied by local Organic
Wine Importer Mary Pawle.
To keep with the local theme, the artwork
on the walls all hails from the locality
including a brand new bespoke piece by
local artist Kate O'Shea which was inspired
by the pub.
It is great to see the family back in the bar
on a daily basis and as you can see from
the photo alongside, the next generation of
McCarthy’s is already making friends with
some of their most valued and loyal
regulars! Margaret and her team are really
looking forward to welcoming back their
friends and neighbours to see the work they
have done and to enjoy P.F.'s back in full
swing and back to it's former glory!
Ewan McCarthy & Dick Moxley
P.F. McCarthy’s
at 14 Main Street, Kenmare
IS OPEN NOW FOR FOOD
Great new menu served all
day from 12 noon till 9pm
Family friendly - Kids Menu
Unique selection of Organic Wines
Craft beer & cider selection
Regular Live Music sessions
Outdoor beer garden to the rear
Fully re-decorated and painted both
inside and out
Reservations not necessary
A bright, clean, fresh, friendly welcome
awaits you at P.F. McCarthys.
We look forward to welcoming you….
Phone: 064 66 41516
Email: [email protected]
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seals and cycle back to
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Why not trying to do some
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Canoeing
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Ireland highest mountains,
Climb Carrauntoohill, hike on
the Macgillycuddies to enjoy
stunning views of mountain
and bays. Good level of
fitness required.
Dingle Peninsula
July / August
Offers
Day-Trip (6-8 hours) including
3 different activities for a
group of 6 @ €45pp
Half-Day-Trip (3-4 hours) incl.
2 different activities for a
group of 6 @ €30pp
Kids Special.
Try-a Climb / Rock Climbing
Beginner Session (3 kids, 2
hours) @ €25pp
Mount Brandon (952m!).
Rising high from the bay,
this mountain is an
attraction with its open
view onto the Atantic
Ocean.
Beara Outdoor Adventures
Hans-Joachim ‘Besi’ Besancon, Curragraigue, Bonane, Kenmare
087 667 86 18 [email protected] www.boa-ireland.com
Kenmare News
[email protected]
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Summers in Kenmare over the decades have featured
numerous festivals all at various times from the TOSTAL
celebrations in the mid 1950’s, several years of
Agricultural and Horticultural Shows, Carnivals, with
Donkey Derbys, Festival Queens, fun and games, the sea
food festivals under the title, Fruits De Mer and then the
Cibeals celebrating the Arts and music.
These all ran for several years but have all sadly faded away. Over the
last few weeks on the Kenmare Chronicle face book pages we have been
collecting pictures reflecting these events.
Another fading memory, The Silver Slipper in its 21 years in operation
staged many of the Fruits de Mer functions as well as being a Dance Hall.
The opening function in this years Food Festival in July will feature a
Silver Slipper Supper reflecting the nostalgia of the venue in the festivals
of earlier years. We are hoping to gather more pictures and stories of the
Silver Slipper days so if you have any old photographs or stories of the
Dance Hall and Show Bands as well as Les Fruits de Mer we would really
like to share them with you.
Call into Willowfield Garden Centre or email to
[email protected] if you come across anything. 087 2953990 (
Simon ) All pictures will be scanned and returned as quick as possible.
Thanks for all who have contributed so far with old photographs, stories,
poems and songs, as well as post cards, old programmes and memorabilia.
This months photo shows the 1975 Kenmare Carnival Festival Queen,
Deidre Sleoter
Kenmare News
Senator
Marie Moloney
Constituency office open
Monday - Friday
Conroy Hall, Killarney
064 6632034
CLINICS HELD
Conroy Hall, Killarney
Every Saturday from 11am
Bertie Christian, Christian's Mace Store Sneem, taking
part in the Sneem Mace JFK 50 Mile Challenge.
pic Eamonn Keogh (MacMonagle, Killarney)
All are welcome to A Summer Musical Soiree with the Sandlapper
Singers which will take place at St Patricks Church of Ireland,
Kenmare on Thursday 19 July @ 8pm. Admission is free with a
retiring collection in aid of St Patrick’s Restoration Fund.
‘A Summer Musical Soiree’ given by the Sandlapper Singers from
South Carolina, USA will also feature special local guests the South
Kerry Rosen Choir. The programme will be a wonderful mix of
popular and classical songs, spirituals and gospel music, American
Broadway and show tunes and Irish traditional music – something
for all tastes and styles.
An evening not to be missed.
18 Henry Street, Kenmare
064 6642350
Prego would like to
announce that we will
be extending our
business hours.
We will be open all day
8am - 5pm for Breakfast & Lunch
&
5pm onwards for Evening Meals
WE WILL ALSO BE OFFERING A
NEW AFTERNOON MENU
AND INTRODUCING A DAILY SPECIALS
BOARD FOR LUNCH AND DINNER
Truffle Pig Delicatessen and Cafe
17 Henry St, Kenmare. T: 064 6642953
Summer is here at
The Truffle Pig
• Wonderfully fresh summer foods for
Al Fresco dining and picnics
• Fabulous range of Irish Artisan foods
• Take away meals to make your mouth
water
• A range of cheeses and
cured meats to please the
eye and the palate
Kenmare News
Senator
Mark Daly,
Micheal
O'Connor,
David
Breen and
PJ McAllen
at the
Kenmare
Hospital.
[email protected]
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Supply and erection of
Carports, Motorhome Shelters,
Covered Walkways and
Smoking Shelters
Standard or customised to your requirements.
HOSPITAL BLOCK WORK TO
BE COMPLETED IN JULY
Caherdaniel native JP McAllen was awarded the block work
contract for the Kenmare Hospital in March of this year and
has made rapid progress to date. McAllen construction are
currently employing over 20 local on the site, which is a
welcome addition to the local shops and business in these
difficult economic times. Over the life time of the
construction of the hospital it is estimated that up to 200
workers will be required. The total amount spent on the
entire project as of the beginning of June is now over 5
million euros. All the necessary block work will be
completed with in the next 3 weeks which will allow for the
erection of the steel frame roof.
087 2680880
www.carportsdirect.ie
[email protected]
KLAWS
Thank you to everyone who supported us recently at our dinner
dance and also our street collection. We appreciate your kindness.
We wish to thank Derry Murphy and all the staff and management at
Murphy's Super Valu Kenmare for their continued support and for
allowing us to use the Mall on a weekly basis to set up our Bric a
Brac stall. The stall helps us on so many levels and we are very
grateful to have it
We have a lot of doggies coming our way, looking for loving
homes we also are at the start of kitten season, so if you are thinking
of adopting please give us a call, we are always thrilled to get a new
loving family for any of our animals
Kenmare Credit Union News:
Have you got
condensation in
your house?
• Have you moved into your new home recently?
• Have you insulated your attic recently?
• Have you replaced your windows & doors recently?
• Have you renovated your home recently?
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• Do you have condensation?
• Do you have mould growth?
• Do you find your house stuffy?
If so
Call Aengus O’Leary of O’Leary Ventilation Ltd
for a FREE CONSULTATATION on how to
eliminate all of these problems
O'Leary Ventilation Ltd.
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email: [email protected]
Some interesting information about credit unions:
• Credit unions are owned by all their members. One
Member One Vote.
• Every Credit Union is a ‘not-for-profit’ financial co-operative.
• Surplus income generated is returned to the members as a
dividend to savers and interest-rebate to borrowers or it
may be directed to improved or additional services for
members.
• Membership of a Credit Union is open to people who have,
in relation to all other members, a unique ‘common bond’.
• There are no transaction charges on loans or saving
accounts.
• Loans are insured at no direct cost to the eligible member.
• Savings are insured at no direct cost to the eligible member.
• Flexibility -you can repay a credit union loan earlier or make
larger repayments than agreed with no penalty.
• Additional lump sum repayments are accepted with no
penalty.
• The Credit Union also works in co-operation with the local
community.
• There is also a wide-range of insurance services for
members.
When you join the credit union you are benefitting the entite
community, not just yourself. So Join today. Pop into Kenmare
Credit Union or phone 064 6642111 for more information.
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Kenmare News
Kenmare will host its first ever
Food Carnival in July 2012
The aim of the Carnival is to showcase all the wonderful food Kenmare
has to offer from the award winning restaurants to local producers,
5 star dining, charming cafes, delicious delis and bustling bakeries.
Come and enjoy all of this in a Carnival style atmosphere, mixing food with fun.
As you will see from the programme there really is something for everyone.
THE PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
FRIDAY 13TH JULY
11am - 4pm Enjoy ‘TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON
TEA’ AT TAOBH LINN, provided by Kenmare
Community Care in association with Cluid Housing, at
Taobh Linn, Railway Road, Kenmare.
3pm ‘LOVING FISH LOVING KENMARE’
COOKERY DEMO with Maura Foley at Shelburne
Lodge, Killowen, Kenmare. Limited tickets, 10 Euro
each. Book online at www.kenmarefoodcarnival.com
6pm THE TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS ‘ CARNIVAL’
PARADE. An amazing spectacle that will make its
way around town to set the scene and atmosphere for
the weekend’s Food Carnival.
7pm THE OFFICIAL OPENING, in the Square, by
Francis Brennan.
7.15pm SAMBA MUSIC AND RETRO STYLE
CARNIVAL with Carousel, Swing boats and Tea Cups
begins - by the Green, in The Square.
8:00pm THE SILVER SLIPPER SUPPER - Dance,
dine and take a trip down memory lane at Kenmare
Golf Club. BBQ - by Brendan O’Connor and Peter
O’Shea of Smokey Joe’s. Music by the Cadillac Cats
and Retro Disco with Catherine. Tickets 35 Euros each
available from Vanilla Grape/Eugene’s, Henry Street.
SATURDAY 14TH JULY
10am-5pm ARTISAN FOOD MARKET – Wander
through the market and see what’s available for you to
buy and savour.
10am til late FOOD ART EXHIBITIONS, featuring
local and International Artists all around town. For
details see www.kenmarefoodcarnvial.com Free
Admission
10am-5pm FOOD FORUMS, LECTURES AND
DEBATES in the Forum Hall at Pobail Scoil Inbhear
Sceine. Bookings and info on
www.kenmarefoodcarnival.com
GUEST APPEARANCES BY DARINA ALLEN,
OWNER OF THE WORLD FAMOUS
BALLYMALOE COOKERY SCHOOL
AND MARTIJN KAJUITER, THE ONE STAR
MICHELIN CHEF AT THE CLIFF HOUSE,
WATERFORD.
“LITTLE FOODIES”
PIZZA AND PASTA WORKSHOP at Pobail Scoil
Inbhear Sceine, Bookings and info on
www.kenmarefoodcarnival.com Time TBC
3pm JAM CUPCAKE DEMOS at JAM Bakery,
Gortamullen, book on line
www.kenmarefoodcarnival.com
4pm THE GINGERBREAD MAN PUPPET SHOW
with Miriam Lambert in The Carnegie. Book your
tickets at The Box Office (Opening hours 10-5 Tuesday
to Saturday) Telephone 064 6648701. 6 Euro per person
or a family ticket for four for 20 Euro.
THE DRINKS QUARTER
TASTING WINES, CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE
with the Truffle Pig – Time TBC
12pm-4pm WINE TASTINGS AND TALKS at The
Limetree, Shelbourne Street - by Colin Gilligan
(GMIT) and Alain Bras World Champion Sommellier.
12-4pm Craft Beers and Ciders at The Park Hotel,
Shelbourne Street
For more information for all of the above please go to
www.kenmarefoodcarnival.com
SUNDAY 15 JULY
10am-5pm ARTISAN FOOD MARKET - Wander
through the market and see what’s available for you to
buy and savour.
9:30am YOGA PICNIC - Yoga on The Green with
Darina followed by a Healthy Brunch by Nom Nom
Cafe and Nutrition advice with Irene Siggers.
A SUNDAY MORNING FORAGE WITH EMER
FITZGERALD, Ballymaloe Cookery School. Forage
with an expert and learn how to make the most of ‘wild
food’ – Time TBC
10am FOOD ART EXHIBITIONS are running all day
featuring local and International Artists at various
locations, for details see
www.kenmarefoodcarnvial.com
10am FOOD PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
featuring Mike O’Toole, Eoghan Kavangh and Evan
Payne at Skyline Gallery, free admission.
10am-4pm MEET THE LOCAL PRODUCERS - A
behind the scenes experience - meet the people who
give us our wonderful local produce.
12am-3pm TASTE KENMARE. Sample Signature
Bites - wherever you see the ‘Tasting Kenmare Logo - 2
Euro for one or 5 Euro for two.
GARDENING AND GROWING WORKSHOP FOR
ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DARINA
ALLEN at the Adult Education Centre, Bell Heights,
Kenmare – Time TBC
THE FOODIE FORUM AT KENMARE FOOD
CARNIVAL
10am-5pm COOKERY DEMONSTRATION
THEATRE at Pobail Scoil Inbhear Sceine, Bookings
and info on www.kenmarefoodcarnival.com
10am ‘til late FOOD PHOTOGRAPHIC
EXHIBITION featuring Mike O’Toole, Eoghan
Kavangh and Evan Payne at Skyline Gallery. Free
Admission.
8pm ‘JAM’ POP UP RESTAURANT WITH
JAMES MULCHRONE, Henry Street, Kenmare.
Limited availability. Book on line at
www.kenmarefoodcarnival.com
“LITTLE FOODIES”
10am-4pm MEET THE LOCAL PRODUCERS - A
behind the scenes experience - meet the people who
give us our wonderful local produce.
8pm CHEFS DINNER WITH BRUCE MULCAHY
AT THE PARK, Shelbourne Street, Kenmare. 7 course
tasting menu for 95. Please book at 064 6641200 or
www.parkkenmare.com
THE DRINKS QUARTER
12am-3pm TASTE KENMARE. Sample Signature
Bites - wherever you see the ‘Tasting Kenmare Logo.
12pm TRADITIONAL IRISH BAKING AND
BUTTER CHURNING at Molly Gallivans, Bonane,
Kenmare. Free Admission
THE FOODIE FORUM AT KENMARE FOOD
CARNIVAL
10am-5pm COOKERY DEMONSTRATION
THEATRE at Pobail Scoil Inbhear Sceine, Bookings
and info on www.kenmarefoodcarnival.com
8pm CHEFS TABLE WITH HEIKO REIBANDT AT
SHEEN FALLS LODGE. Please book at 064 6641600
or www.sheenfallslodge.ie
9pm MUNDY - LIVE IN CONCERT at The Carnegie
Theatre, Kenmare. Please book at 0646648701 or
www.carnegieartskenmare.ie
All day, every day- Free Street Entertainment Retro
Carousel, Swing-boats and Tea Cups by The Green.
2pm-4pm “LITTLE FOODIES’ FOOD TREASURE
HUNT” in Reenagross
TASTING WINES, CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE
with the Truffle Pig – Time TBC
11am-4pm WINE TASTINGS AND TALKS at The
Limetree - by Colin Gilligan (GMIT) and Mary Pawle
of ‘Mary Pawle Organic Wines’.
A WHISKEY VOYAGE MASTERCLASS WITH
JOHN MORIARTY at The Park Hotel, Shelbourne
Street. – Time TBC
6pm HOOTENANNY BY THE BAY BBQ at
DROMQUINA
All day, every day- Free Street Entertainment Retro
Carousel, Swing-boats and Tea Cups by The Green.
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Kenmare News
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Kenmare will host its
first ever Food Carnival
in July 2012
The aim of the Carnival is to showcase all the wonderful
food Kenmare has to offer from the award winning
restaurants to local producers, 5 star dining,
charming cafes, delicious delis and bustling bakeries.
Come and enjoy all of this in a Carnival style
atmosphere, mixing food with fun. As you will see from
the programme there really is something for everyone.
www.kenmarefoodcarnival.com
@kenmarefoodies #loving food loving Kenmare.
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Cllr Patrick
ConnorScarteen’
R E P O R T
Templenoe Post Box. Further to raising the
issue of the need to have a post box in
Templenoe since Donie’s Post Office
Closed. I am glad to confirm that a Post
Box will be erected at Spillanes Pub;
initially it was to be erected at the Church
Car Park however this did not work out. I
would also like to thank Post lady Kitty
Doyle who was instrumental in getting the
post Box for Templenoe. The Post Box will
be erected by July.
Kenmare Food Carnival. Friday July 13th
to Sunday July 15th
I am glad to assist the Carnival Committee
with a number of issues in relation to the
Carnival and I would like to wish Mrs
Karen Coakley and her Committee all the
best in the Inaugural Kenmare Food
Carnival. It promises to be a fantastic
weekend and should be a great boost to the
locality. As well as food related events there
are numerous other concerts, treasure hunts,
puppet shows etc planned for the Carnival.
Organisers are seeking volunteers to assist
with the smooth running of the many events
taking place, if anyone is interested contact
Ms Lynne Brennan by email
[email protected] or have a look at
www.kemarefoodcarnival.com to fill in a
volunteer form.
Caher National School. Further road
safety measures needed:
I have motion before the next area meeting
of Kerry County Council calling upon the
Council to liaise with the National Roads
Authority and examine and install measures
to make it safer for motorists entering and
exiting from the school, although there is a
lot of signage in the vicinity of the school
warning motorists to slow down, further
safety measures are needed.
Kenmare Library. The Library is a great
facility for our locality and it is being
availed of now more than ever. Breda and
Carmel provide a professional, efficient and
friendly service. I have requested the
Council to provide a full time person to
cover temporary staff changes, and that the
Council keeps the library open on a full
time basis.
Kilgarvan Village roads. The Contractors
will be black topping Kilgarvan Village
shortly. The Bog road as far as the speed
limits will also be done shortly by separate
contractors. I have also requested that Kerry
County Council liaise with the National
Roads Authority in relation to erecting go
slow through village signage on both sides
of the village and extra children crossing
Kenmare News
signage on the Bog Road in the vicinity of
mobile coverage. I have again contacted
the school.
the Communications regulator about areas
Kilgarvan - Lomanagh road. I have
experiencing difficulties with telephone and
examined and sent photos of the bad hump
Broadband around Kenmare. Kerry County
on the road at Lomanagh to Kerry County
Council and Kerry County Development
Council and requested they rectify the issue
Board have also made submissions to the
and make the road safer for motorists.
Next Generation Broadband Taskforce. If
Kilgarvan Burial Ground. I have recently
anyone wishes for me to contact the
met with a Senior Engineer from the Water
regulator about problems with mobile
Services Department of Kerry County
coverage please give me a shout.
Council which also deals with Burial
Minister Jimmy Deenihan TD office. I
Grounds in relation to the provision of extra work closely with Minister Deenihan, if
ground needed for burial plots. Kilgarvan
people wish for me to liaise with the
currently has enough space however not for
Minister on any matters of concern please
too long more. Extra space will be needed,
give me a shout or the Ministers office can
however it must be at a suitable location,
be contacted directly on 068 57446.
the Council told me they are looking at a
Brendan Griffin TD Clinics.
number of locations. I will ensure that the
Brendan holds advice clinics in our area as
people of Kilgarvan are well informed and
follows:
that any location must be acceptable to the
Kenmare- Atlantic Bar every Saturday 1.00people of Kilgarvan.
1.30
Tuosist- Lehid – Road
Sneem- O’Shea’s Bar, first Saturday of the
I gave Councillors allocation to reinstate the month 2.00-2.30
lay bys at Lehid, Tuosist, it is a busy road
Tuosist- The Lake House, second Saturday
used by many locals and Tourists.
of the month, 2.00-2.30
Sneem- North Square Lane:
The contractors will be blacktopping the
Kenmare’s Councillor Patrick Connorback lane at North Square, Sneem before
Scarteen MCC
the end of the summer.
Chairperson Kerry County Development
Rural Garda Stations:
Board
I have raised the issue of closures of Rural
Chairperson Kerry Roads &
Garda Stations around the County with
Transportation SPC
Kerry Chief Superintendent Pat O’Sullivan,
Chairperson Kerry Joint Policing
I have also requested our Oireachtas
Committee
members to oppose such proposals as best
Member Kerry County Council
they can, the retention of such stations is
Corporate Policy Group
essential in the fight against crime in rural
Member Local Electoral Area Committee
areas.
Director South Kerry Development
Saorview Television. Irish television
Partnership
broadcasting is in the process of undergoing [email protected]
a radical transformation. Like the rest of
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switching from
Analogue to digital
transmission. The EU
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of 2012 as the final
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Specialising in:
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its analogue TV service
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with the changeover.
email: [email protected]
Broadband and
Jason McSweeney
Tarmacadam & Haulage
Kenmare News
[email protected]
Friends of the Carnegie
Willowfield
Garden Centre
Calling all lovers of the Arts, whether visual, dramatic, musical, or
cinematic. On July 27th at 8 pm, the Carnegie Arts Centre will
launch their Friends of the Carnegie campaign with a free concert
and a wine reception. This bijou Arts Centre, with its intimate 140seater theatre, its full-sized cinema screen and its well-designed
exhibition space, is a vital asset to the local community, but it
needs your support. Come along and see how you can help this
essential amenity to thrive in these recessionary times. We are
open to all ideas for events and productions, and we welcome your
input. Carnegie Arts Centre 064 6648701
www.carnegieartskenmare.ie
Anyone for Elderberry Wine?
The Brewster sisters are back again! So what will happen to
Mortimer’s spinster aunts? Will Teddy go on burying yellow
fever victims in the Panama Canal? Will Jonathan get his
comeuppance? Will Dr Einstein discover the AA? Will New
York’s finest get their man? More importantly, will Elaine finally
get her man? It will only cost you 12 to find out!
Back by popular demand, for two nights only, Arsenic and Old
Lace at the Carnegie Arts Centre, Friday and Saturday, 22nd and
23rd June at 8 o’clock. Reservations on 064 6648701.
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Kenmare
064 66 41403
Fruit Trees & Bushes
Vegetables & Flower Seed
Seed Potatoes
.. and much, much more!
Runner up
in essay
competition
Catherine
Woods with
teacher Ms.
Sugrue of
St Johns
National
School.
Michael murphy
winner and Finn
Murphy runner
up of the
Kenmare Credit
Union art
competition
pictured with
Fiona O' Dwyer,
teacher, at St
Johns National
School.
TUOSIST SOCIAL HISTORY PROJECT
Photos and documents are flooding in, and now we need words,
words, words! Articles of all kinds, historical or personal,
anything to do with Tuosist in the old days, are welcome. If you
have a story to tell, or you know somebody who could be
encouraged to talk about their childhood, or their relatives who
had to emigrate, or their earliest memories, or anything of
interest, come along to the next public meeting, which will be
held in the Parish Hall in Tuosist, on Tuesday 3rd July, at
8.30pm. Photos, documents, memorabilia of all kinds, still
accepted. Don’t be shy, we have a book to fill! Contact
Kathlyn O’Brien on [email protected] or on 086
8125015.
•
•
•
•
Winner of Kenmare Credit Union essay competition Mary Ellen
McCarthy pictured with her class at Kilgarvan Central School and
Joy Clifford, Kenmare C.U
John R. McCarthy Ltd.
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Kenmare News
Taking responsibility
for our own Health
and Wellbeing
Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung is an ancient art and
modern science. Chi Kung or Qigong is one of
the Traditional Chinese therapies and works on
energy flow. Unlike the other therapies, you learn
how to circulate the flow of energy through the
meridians yourself following instruction from a
qualified teacher/therapist.
Many schools teach Chi Kung exercises or form either
separately or before a Tai Chi class. It is important to know that
Chi Kung exercises without energy flow are only Chi Kung
exercises and miss the essence of this wonderful art. The Chi or
Energy Flow is the essence and is paramount to overcoming
chronic or degenerative illness.
Chi Kung exercises help to build up the energy in the
meridian but it is essential that it is then allowed to flow for
healing, mental clarity, vitality and spiritual joy.
Remember the words Chi Kung mean ‘Energy Circulation’!
In the Shaolin Chi Kung Clinic in Kilgarvan, clients attend to
learn Chi Kung in different ways, through group courses or one
to one consultation.
Group courses are held every six weeks over a weekend and
are suitable for people who suffer from migraine, asthma,
diabetes, back pain, sports injuries, tinnitus, headaches, stress,
anxiety, depression, low self esteem etc. Review courses are
held weekly afterwards, but this is optional.
One to one consultation is mainly for people who suffer from
Cancer, MS, Parkinson’s Disease etc. There are three
programmes available and clients are assessed for suitability. If
accepted, the client attends for a number of days a week for one
year, this ensures careful monitoring of the condition,
motivation, daily practice and encouragement in a nurturing
environment. The yearly contract is to ensure the client returns
to good health and not just remain in their presenting condition.
Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung or Flowing Chi Kung is one of the
most empowering natural holistic therapies. The body reacts
naturally to the flowing chi thus restoring good health. It is also
practised as a preventative therapy by many people.
Joan Browne is a disciple of world renowned Shaolin
Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit, 1997 Chi Kung Master of the
Year. She teaches and treats people in her clinic and training
centre in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry. She had to go to Malaysia
for this wonderful art, and it is now on your doorstep, no
matter what part of Ireland you come from!
087 12 12 249 www.smilefromtheheart.ie
Email: [email protected]
C appanacush
C onstruction
The Family Treasure Hunt,
organised by Supervalu and
McSweeney Pharmacy, on June
2nd was a great success. Clues
were announced on the Francis
Jones Show on Radio Kerry and
were also made available on
McSweeney Pharmacy’s
Facebook page.
Cailie Murphy
The clues revealed the hiding places of the thirty treasures. Each
treasure contained a secret code and when this code was hand in at
Kenmare Shopping Centre treasure finders received a fantastic
goodie bag and were entered into a draw, where they could win
fantastic prizes. Lots of families participated and there were both
adults and children running about Kenmare hunting for treasures.
Every bush and plant pot in Kenmare was searched. 25 out of the
30 treasures were found all of which were hidden in Kenmare.
In Kenmare shopping Centre were the big draw took place at 2
O’clock, Catherine Hughes of McSweeney Pharmacy handed out
all the prices.
Cailie Murphy won the first prize €500 cash. She had found the
treasure hidden between the blue flowers under the sign of the
Kenmare Park Hotel. Fiona Riney was hunting treasures with her
family and she won the second prize €300 cash. Other prize
winners were €200 cash won by Joshua Fine, voucher for Davitts
Kenmare won by Ciara Riney, voucher for Con’s Restaurant at
Star Outdoors Kenmare was won by Griffin Wharton, two
vouchers for Bia Bia/Kenmare Ice Cream won by Amy O’Sullivan
and Jack O’Sullivan, Georgio Armani gift set won by Ben
Crowley and Stella McCarty gift set by Ian O’Connor. Maureen
Harrington won the voucher for PF McCarthy.
Murphy’s Supervalu and McSweeney Pharmacy would like to
thank all who took part and supported the Family Treasure Hunt
2012. It was a great day and everyone had lots of fun. See you
next year!
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Pupils From Kilgarvan National School who received their
First Holy Communion in St. Patricks Church Kilgarvan.
Daniel Lynch, Carey Murphy , Micheal O’Donoghue, Tadgh
O’Donoghue, Eoin O’Shea, Dan Twomey, Fr Donald O’Neill
and teacher Helen Cronin.
pic Harry Masterson
This lovely old photograph shows Canon Ted Harrington from
Clonee, Tuosist at the Corpus Christie Procession on June 9th
1952. He had been ordained the day before and this pic was
taken from upstairs in Peg Sheas. And to the present... last
Friday The Canon celebrated his Diamond Jubilee as a priest
with a Mass in the Parish Hall, Tuosist, which was also the
venue of his first Mass 60 years ago.
Christine McCarthy, Kilgarvan
who competed in the Munster
Championships in Cork Sunday
June 10th representing Kenmare
AC and has qualified for the
U13 Girls All Ireland High Jump
in Tullamore in July.
Michael Murphy, Sneem, Billy Mahony, Blackwater and Donal
O'Shea, Blackwater, who completed the Sneem Mace JFK 50
Mile Challenge in a time of 11 hours and 40 minutes. Also
included are Liam Attridge. Mace Regional Manager, and
Nicola Duggan, Sneem JFK Challenge.
pic Eamonn Keogh (MacMonagle, Killarney)
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Michael
Healy-Rae
T.D.
Kenmare News
Clinics held in Scotts Hotel, Killarney every Saturday at 3pm, the
Atlantic Bar, Kenmare every Saturday night at 10pm and all
surrounding parishes on a regular basis.
Every Sunday night in Kilgarvan :
Healy-Rae’s Mace, - 9pm – 10pm
Healy-Rae’s Bar - 10pm – 11pm
Tel: 064 66 32467 Fax : 064 6685904 Mobile: 087 2461678
Johnny Healy-Rae MCC – 087 2354793. E-mail: [email protected]
Parliamentary Questions
The following are some of the questions I recently put forward:
The Government should give clear direction with regard to people living
overhead of a small business who pay rates. These people should not have to pay
double taxation on that property – i.e commercial rates and the household charge.
What steps are being put in place to ensure that there will never be a repeat of the
debacle that the workers in Vita Cortex in Cork had to endure?
Can any mechanism be put in place to ensure that drilling exploration companies
would offer a fair share and proportion of the jobs to Irish people?
There should be a non-profit sector assisting people who are having difficulty
with their mortgages and there should be a strengthened financial ombudsman to
help in this crisis.
People on CE Schemes who want to avail of up skilling and Skillnet courses are
being debarred from doing so as they are classified as being in employment. Is it
not discrimination to debar them from further training?
What is being done to reduce the waiting times for amputees in Cork and Kerry
who are waiting for prosthetics.
Is there any national policy proposed, with regard to the National Finance
Agency, to work with local authorities to enable them to come up with proposals
to help people to continue paying their housing loans at an agreed reduced rate.
People are presently struggling to pay their loans.
Processing of applications a shambles. It is not right or fair to think that, at the
end of May 2012, applicants for carer’s allowance who submitted their
applications in January, are being told that they are only presently processing
applications that went in during July/August of 2011.
The buck stops with the Minister. I am branding the whole system a disgrace to
think that it is back logged so much. It is not the genuine workers and the
Department that are at fault. It is their management who are not addressing the
problem that are to blame and ultimately of course the Minister.
Vodafone. I have been in contact with Obelisk, the maintenance contractors for
Vodafone, about the continuously bad service in Bonane and also in parts of
Kilgarvan. Remedial works are required to the transmitter in Bonane and if this
investment is not provided soon the people will continue to have an unreliable
service, which is totally unacceptable. The same applies for Kilgarvan and I will
work to ensure that this situation is rectified as soon as possible.
Voting. The fact that this Government chose to hold the recent referendum on a
Thursday, and by doing so disenfranchised many people from exercising their
democratic right to vote, is a disgrace. It has been a long held tradition of present
and past Governments to hold elections on a Thursday. What exactly are they
afraid of? Are they afraid that if young people are home for the week-end and
able to vote that they may go against the Government of the day? Is this the
reason why elections are still not held at week-ends?
It is obvious that the best day for voting would be a Saturday. Schools and public
buildings would not have to shut down and people would be in a better position
to go to vote. I am raising this issue in the Dail in the coming weeks as I believe
it to be an important issue.
Home Help Hours. I recently raised in the Dail the situation with regard to the
effect that the cuts in the home help hours is having on people receiving care and
indeed the people giving care. It is a terrible thing to give a service to people and
then take it away, which is what is happening at present. Does the Government
not realize that the cheapest and most efficient way of caring for our elderly
people is in their own homes? If you are unable to do this, and a person has to be
hospitalized or taken into a nursing home, the cost of this would far outweigh the
very small costs incurred in giving care at home.
Over ½ million hours of home help hours has been wiped out in recent times and
the indications are that there will be further cuts. This does not make financial
sense and it is putting the Carers under extreme pressure. I know of many
instances of people giving care and staying a lot longer in the homes that they are
working in than they are actually getting paid for. The State is very lucky to
have such excellent people giving care to elderly people in their homes and it is
just a shame that they are not being treated fairly.
Pier Wall. I am currently trying to secure funding to ensure that repairs are
carried out to the pier wall which is starting to fall into the water. It is not too
big a job to do now but if it is neglected it would be a major job and involve
considerable costs. I hope to get this issue sorted very shortly.
Save our Small Schools. A deputation, which included Mr. Paul McCarthy,
Principal of Lauragh National School travelled from all over Ireland to meet with
members of the technical group and myself last week in the Dail. A private
members motion will be heard in the Dail on the 3rd and 4th July calling on the
Government to ensure that our small schools will not be closed or endangered in
the way that is currently being proposed. On Wednesday 4th July a protest will be
organized and I would strongly urge teachers, parents and students from all over
Ireland to travel to Dublin, if at all possible, to protest against these Government
cuts and to show the Government and its supporting members that there is total
opposition to such moves. Our small schools are the back bone of the fabric of
our society and we must do everything that we can to ensure that they are
retained.
Mr. Remy Benoit RIP It was with great sadness that the people of Kenmare
heard of the death of Mr. Remy Benoit after a bravely fought illness. Remy and
his wife Natalie came to Kenmare in the mid-1980’s and opened a successful
business at the top of the town. Shortly after that they bought what was then
Kenmare Salmon from Kevin Cooper and, in conjunction with their manager
Sean Jones, have since run a highly successful company giving great employment
locally.Remy will be sadly missed by all his friends and indeed all his employees
both past and present. They will remember him for being generous, fair and
kind. On my own behalf, and on behalf of the people of this region which
benefited greatly by Remy and Natalie coming to Kenmare all those years ago, I
want to express my sincerest sympathies to Natalie, their sons Cyprian and Basil
and their extended families. May he rest in peace.
Johnny Healy-Rae MCC
The following are issues that I am dealing with in the Kenmare/Kilgarvan area
I'm glad as a result of a meeting with the South Kerry Partnership that, with their
assistance, a bus driver will be appointed to the Black Valley Community Council
to help them to maintain their bus service from Kenmare to the Black Valley
school. I would like to thank the South Kerry Partnership and I'm glad to have
been involved in helping with this.
The lights in Scarteen Park should be fixed by now and I have also requested that
the lights out the Kilgarvan Road towards the Old Church be repaired
immediately. Hopefully we won't go through the same fiasco as the lights out the
Templenoe Road.
I would like to wish the best of luck to the Tidy Towns in this year’s competition
and to thank the volunteers for the tremendous work they have put in.
I allocated 8000 to out of my councillor’s allocation to ensure that much needed
resurfacing work will be carried out on Templenoe Road, Kilgarvan Village and
the Bog Road . This work is due to be done over the next few months.
Kenmare News
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Aodhan Coakley
from Pobalscoil
Inbhear Sceine,
Kenmare with his
father Vincent
Coakley after
receiving his silver
medal in the
Junior Boys Long
Jump at the AllIreland School's
Track and Field
Championships in
Tullamore,
Saturday June
2nd
Tom
Fleming T.D.
June
Constituency
Clinic
Friday 8th June
2012
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Killorglin Sheahans The Square .............11am
Glenbeigh Towers ...............................12noon
Caherciveen The Ring of Kerry Hotel ....1pm
Waterville Bay View Hotel.........................2pm
Sneem Sneem House ..............................3pm
Brook Lane Hotel......................................4pm
Rathmore Community Centre..............5:30pm
Gneeveguilla Community Centre.........6:30pm
Constituency Office 62 New Street, Killarney. Open Mon - Fri 9:45am - 5:30pm
Clinic each Saturday 12noon - 2pm
Tel:064 6635819 or 064 6635837 • Mobile 087 7814781
Email [email protected]
Kerry House Management
Caring for your home while you are away
What is going
on at your home
when you are
not there?
Kerry House
Management offer a
professional service
who will call in and
check on your
property regularly;
weekly, fortnightly or
monthly, you choose
the frequency of visits. Following each visit, we let you know
what is happening and that all is well.
When you are not there, we can do some jobs for you to maintain
the ‘lived in’ look. The jobs that you would do if you were there,
mowing the lawn, refreshing garden pots or tubs with seasonal
flowers. If small maintenance jobs are required, we can do these
too and for larger jobs we will call local trades people to get best
value on your behalf, ensuring work is carried out to the building
standards required by HomeBond. We can arrange for your home
to be cleaned, ready for you or your guests’ arrival.
During the summer months, the care needed is usually the lawns
and occasionally your decking may need another coat of
preservative.
The winter months can be quite different as we have experienced
over the last few years, we may have strong winds and bad weather
to cope with. Following extreme weather conditions of wind,
storms or freezing conditions, KHM visits all of ‘our’ properties to
check no trees have blown down, the heating (if applicable) is still
on and just to check, so we can email our customers to let them
know that all is well.
When you come home, we can have food in your fridge and the
heating on, so when you arrive you will find your home warm,
snug and cosy.
With the current economic climate in mind, our reasonable rates
reflect this and give excellent value for the peace of mind they
offer.
For a ‘no obligation’ quotation please contact Fiona on 087 742
6565 or 064 6689182 or email [email protected] or
for more details visit our new website
www.kerryhousemanagement.ie
Kerry House Management,
Morning Star, Releagh Bridge, Bonane, Kenmare
064 6689182, Fiona 087 742 6565, Michael 087 245 6246,
Email [email protected]
Website www.kerryhousemanagement.ie
Michelle McCarthys Hen Party who bravely did a sponsored
parachute jump last month in Farranfore to raise funds for
MS Ireland. Included in Harry’s photograph are Siobhan
Lynch MS Southern Reigon, Marie McCarthy, Michelle
McCarthy, Sue Wikolouski, Lisa Crimmin, Mags Gavin, Mary
Reidy, Elaine O’Sullivan, Clare O’Sullivan, Lorraine
McCarthy, Nora Mae O’Brien, Michelle Bracken, Mary
Sweeney, Courtney Roihe, Charlotte O’Sullivan, Deirdre
Sweeney, Laura Reidy and Margaret McCarthy. The big
hearted girls raised €4,000.
pic Harry Masterson
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Major New Awards at
Kenmare Adult Education
for Autumn 2012
The Kenmare Adult Education Centre is
greatly expanding the range of courses it offers
for Autumn 2012. New courses include
“Employability Skills” (FETAC Level 3) aimed
at those people who may have lost their jobs in
recent years, those who have left school before
completing their Leaving Certificate, as well as
those who want to begin the process of
reskilling for entry into the workforce.
There are also two Major Awards in the Business and
Information Technology areas at FETAC Level 5 and Level
6. The Level 5 Major Award is aimed at those that want to
update their skills (particularly IT skills) to gain
employment, or those thinking about the self-employment
option. The Level 6, Advanced Certificate, is aimed at those
that have the Leaving Certificate, or equilivant, and want to
develop a high level business skill as well as those
considering going on to Higher Education. Also offered is a
Major Award in Healthcare Support (FETAC Level 5)
which is designed to help people gain employment in the
broad healthcare area including the HSE, Nursing Homes
and Home Care. There is also a range of single certified
subjects on offer as well as the usual classes in exercise, art,
IT and related areas. (Note the early application dates for
the major awards) There is a New Brochure out now and
the Centre can be contacted on 064 – 6641157 or
[email protected] All course information is also on the
Centres’ Website:www.kenmareaec.ie
Kenmare Adult
Education Centre
Kenmare News
Members of the
Hegarty School of
Irish Dancing in
Kenmare took place in
the recent Mini
Munster
Championship dancing
competition held on
May 12th in Kenmare.
Lisa Hegarty was
extremely proud of her
students as each and
everyone of them won
medals and trophies in
each of the grades.
Lisa teaches irish
dancing in Kenmare every Monday evening and combines a class of
softshoe, hardshoe and figuredancing. Pictured are Lisa Hegarty
(T.C.R.G.), Katie Palmer, Emma O' Reagan, Tiernan O' Shea, Niamh
Kelly, Eva O' Sullivan. Missing from the picture is Eabha O' Shea.
Congratulations Peggy!
Two Kerry people have received Hospice Hero awards for their
volunteer work in promoting the Kerry Hospice.
Two of the movements most active supporters, Michael Griffin of
Aghadoe, Killarney and our own Peggy Fitzgibbon of Kenmare
have been given the Irish Pride Hospice Hero awards.
They were honoured at a ceremony in the Mansion House in
Dublin recently.
Leapfrog Art
& Hobby Shop
STOCKING A LARGE RANGE
OF CRAFT MATERIALS
4 Rock Street, Kenmare Phone 064 40994
Tissue and crepe paper, raffia, ribbons, felt, poster
paints, brushes, drawing paper, and many more items
www.kenmareaec.ie
Autumn 2012 Programme
The New Brochure for the Autumn is Out Now.
This year the Centre is offering 4 Major Awards
(Employability Skills, Business, Healthcare at
FETAC levels 3, 4 5 & 6)
plus other Individual subjects like
Art, Computers & IT, Occ. First Aid, Woodturning,
Horticulture & Web Design all with FETAC Certification.
(Note the early application dates for the Major Awards)
There is also a range of ‘taster’ courses,
at a reduced fee, in Printmaking, Watercolours, Pruning,
Sculpture & Community Training.
We also have a range of other classes in Exercise,
Languages & Computers
(facebook, skype, wordpress and ebay)
Please contact the Centre for Brochure on
064 – 6641157 or [email protected]
(Brochure can also be downloaded from Website)
FRAMING SNEEM
Picture Framing Service
Contact Tim
064-6645033 • 087-6193181
E-mail: [email protected]
Kenmare News
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Property Watch.....
Around The Houses with...
Sherry Fitzgerald Daly Kenmare
Henry Street, Kenmare. Tel 064 6641213 • Fax 064 6641717
e-mail: [email protected] • www.sherryfitz.ie • www.seandaly.com
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Siochain House, Sneem
Holly House, Templenoe
• Views over Sneem
Estuary
• Spacious
2000 sq ft home
- on C.2.7 acres.
• 1.3 miles to
Sneem Village
• Elevated 4 bed
home 2,200 sq ft
• C.1.0 acres of
garden
- sea views
• 5.6 miles to
Kenmare Town
Asking Price:
€279,000
Asking Price:
€260,000
Claddanure East, Kenmare
Collorus, Kenmare
• Dwelling with
panoramic sea
views
• Built in 2007 –
TFA 1370sq ft
• 0.8 acres- south
easterly aspect
• 3 miles Ardgroom,
17 miles Kenmare
Asking Price:
€265,000
Permanent tsb
Deposit Account
• 4 bed house
w 2 bed cottage
• Secluded and
private gardens
• 1.5 miles of
Kenmare Town
Asking Price:
€299,000
Sean Daly & Co Ltd
Insurance Brokers
Tel 064-6641213
5.35% Gross (3.99% AER)
16 Month (Fixed Access) Account:
• Rate fixed for the Term
• Access to 25% of Funds
Call John Daly (QFA) -
(064) 6641213
Rate correct as at 11/6/2012. Minimum deposit: €10,000:
Terms & Conditions Apply: Interest is subject to DIRT.
AER is Annual Equivalent Rate. Sean Daly & Co is
regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Do Not Renew your Household and Motor Insurance
with the Bank or any other Financial Institution
Contact our office for a Quote
With Brokerline Direct we can now give
you excellent quotations.
Don’t Throw Away your Hard Earned Money -
Talk to us FIRST.
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Around The Houses with....
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M a r ke t H o us e , T h e S q u a r e, K e nm a r e
C o n t a c t us a t 06 4 6 6 4 1 56 6 /
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em a i l: i n fo @ t o s u ll iv a n .c o m
Killaha West, Kenmare
Blackwater, Killarney
4 Bed Detached House
offering Panoramic Views
€349,000
For sale by public Auction at 3:00 pm 27th June
in the Lansdowne Arms Hotel
UNLESS SOLD BEFOREHAND
AMV €65,000
Properties to let
Mill Falls Kenmare €625 P/M
• 4 bed detached
• 2 miles from Kenmare
• Well maintained lawns
Churchground, Kilgarvan €475 P/M
• 3 bed detached
• Within walking distance of
Kilgarvan Village
Killaha West, Kenmare €520 P/M
• 3 bed detached
• Stunning views over the
Kenmare Bay
Oakwood Manor, Kenmare €550 P/M
• Detached property less than 2 miles from
Kenmare Town
• Panoramic views of the Kenmare Bay &
surrounding countryside
• 3 bedrooms all ensuite
• Detached studio / office to the rear with
sauna & sunroom
• C. 30 Acres of farmland, which are all
adjoining and in one compact block
• Located 0.5 miles from Blackwater Tavern
• 10 miles from Kenmare Town
• The property has extensive road frontage to
the Blackwater Road
Letting your Property?
With Simon Linell
Willowfield Garden Centre, Sneem Road, Kenmare.
Phone 087 2953990 • [email protected]
Schools Gardening website www.raringtogrow.com
Summer time and the gardening is easy !...if
we had a summer ! But, we cant stop the
rain by complaining...etc . So, we might as
well just get on with it and make the most of
the good weather when it arrives. Making it
nice and snappy and easier to read than last
month, weʼll get on with the months
gardening tasks quickly before the sun
comes out.
1.
2.
3.
If you lawn is taking a while to green up you can still
use some lawn feed with moss and weedkiller included
to get the lawn looking healthy again. Remember to
apply just before it rains and donʼt cut the grass for
several days afterwards.
New trees and shrubs can still be planted but make
sure to water them frequently even though it has been
raining a lot.
Keep an eye out for pests and diseases on Rose
bushes. Leaf spots and rusts will be enjoying the
damp conditions and the aphids/greenfly will be
plentiful over the next few weeks as it warms up.
Spray frequently with Rose Clear.
21 Cill Mhuire, Kenmare €550 P/M
• 4 bed property close to all
amenities with large
garden to rear
For a full list of our rental properties please
don’t hesitate to contact our office
WANTED
For all your rental & property
management requirements
Call DNG Timothy O’Sullivan
At 064 66 41566 or [email protected]
june Gardening
• 3 bed terraced property
• Within walking distance of
Kenmare
3 & 4 bed properties
within walking distance
of Kenmare Town
4.
Plant up your summer patio containers with mixtures
of Geranium, Begonia, Fuchsia, trailing Petunia and a
mixture of summer annuals like, Marigold, Lobelia,
Allysum, and many more. Remember to feed regularly
with a Tomato feed when watering. Watch out for bugs
too.
5. In the vege garden slugs are a real problem this year.
Keep beer traps topped up with beer and use slug
baits where necessary to keep the numbers down as
they could destroy your freshly planted seedlings and
young plants over night.
6. There is still time to sow salad seeds, lettuce, spring
onions and peas and beans for end of summer
cropping.
7. Spray against potato blight at regular intervals from
now on.
8. Help Tomatoes pollinate by transferring pollen from
one flower to its neighbour with the help of a small
paintbrush.
9. Make sure all spring flowering shrubs are pruned back
before mid June to ensure flowering again next spring.
10. And now you have all that done, remember the garden
is a great place for entertaining after the Sports
Programmes on the TV this summer and hopefully the
weather will match the sizzling of the BBQ and we will
have something to celebrate! So, there you are now,
..summer time and the gardening is easy !
Check out Willowfield Garden Centre on face book for
extra gardening tips, Happy gardening and happy sizzling !
cheers ! ole, ole, ooole !
Simon
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gigguide
Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398
Blackwater Tavern
Music and Dancing
June
Friday 15th Autumn Gold
Friday 22nd Ui Bhriain
Friday 29th O'Connor Trio
July
Friday 6th Gerard O'Donoghue
Friday 13th Autumn Gold
Friday 20th Blackwater Sound
Monthly Dances at the Lake House
July Fri 6th 10.30pm Ui Bhrian €7
August Fri 3rd - Sun 5th
Ballroom of Romance weekend
Finnegan's bus will leave the Square in
Kenmare at 9.30pm. Cost €10 return
Contact Declan on 087 2480800
To include your gigs in our
June Gig guide email
[email protected]
The Atlantic Bar
June
Sunday 17th Southern Pride
Sunday 24th Lee Sound
June
Sunday 1st Jerry McCarthy
Sunday 8th John White
Sunday 15th Singing Jarvey
Sunday 22nd Ui Bhriain
Sunday 29th Joe Desmond
Sean Reidy, Tarbert, who
finished in third place at
the Sneem Mace JFK 50
Mile Challenge. On left is
Liam Attridge, Mace
Regional Manager, and on
right is Nicola Duggan,
Sneem JFK Challenge.
pic Eamonn Keogh
(MacMonagle, Killarney)
Kenmare News
Lansdowne Arms Hotel
June
Saturday 16th
The Web
Saturday 23rd
O’Connor Trio
Friday 29th June Southern Pride
Saturday 30th
The Two Mikes
July
Friday 6th
Country Roads
Saturday 7th
Just Us
Friday 13th
Back on Track
Saturday 14th
O’Connor Trio
Friday 20th
Willie Burke
Saturday 21st
The Ferrymen
Friday 27th
Southern Pride
Saturday 28th
Diamond Sisters
Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort
You’re very welcome at
The Bay Restaurant, Kenmare Bay Hotel
ATLANTIC BAR & RESTAURANT
The Square, Kenmare. 064 6641094
FULL IRISH BREAKFAST
LUNCH
SOUP AND SANDWICHES
EVENING MENU
SERVED BETWEEN 9.00AM AND 11.30 MONDAY TO SATURDAY
SERVED BETWEEN 12 NOON AND 3.00PM MONDAY TO SATURDAY
SERVED ALL DAY MONDAY TO SATURDAY
SERVED BETWEEN 5PM AND 9PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
THE ATLANTIC BAR
LIVE IRISH MUSIC AND DANCE
EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT
Come and learn a step or two and
take a bit of Kenmare with you
Polkas, jigs, sets and barn dance.
Serving you since 1964
June
€6.95
€ various
€ various
€ various
Sunday 17th Southern Pride
Sunday 24th Lee Sound
for group outings, birthday parties
& celebrations of any kind
RESTAURANT PLAY AREA & ON-SITE BAR
Function Room can cater for
private parties from 50 to 300
Call 064 66 41300 or e mail Tania on
[email protected]
www.kenmarebayhotel.com
June
Sunday 1st Jerry McCarthy
Sunday 8th John White
Sunday 15th Singing Jarvey
Sunday 22nd Ui Bhriain
Sunday 29th Joe Desmond
KENMARE
BOARDING KENNELS
064 6682003
• Six large indoor kennels. Heated.
• Long daily walks on 40 acres of farm and
woodland.
• Secure outdoor exercise and play area.
• Located in Killaha (Castletownbere road).
Just 2 km from Kenmare town.
• Viewings welcome.
Proprietor Shane Dignam
Contact 087 - 9196660
Kenmare News
Visual Arts Fintan Switzer Portraits
Fintan Switzer is a young Kerry artist, born in
Killarney in 1991. He developed his interest in
drawing and painting from a very early age. As a
child he often painted with his father, the
landscape artist Jerry Switzer.
Fintan is mainly a portrait artist. He is self taught
and studies artists from all eras. His work shows
influence by Caravaggio and Rembrandt, two
masters who captured the shift from light to dark
in their paintings.
This Exhibition will run throughout June.
Admission Free.
[email protected]
Friday 15th @ 8pm
Bill Griffin ‘Betrayal’
A portrayal of the last, most productive years in
the life of Van Gogh, written and performed by
Bill Griffin.
Tickets €10
Saturday 16th @ 8pm
Dan Brouder (accordion) & Angelina Carbery (
Banjo)
Dan Brouder is a well-respected exponent of the
West Limerick accordion style from Monagae, a
parish on the outskirts of Newcastle West.
Angelina’s unmistakeable sound is at times dark
and earthy, coupled with a weighted deeply
grounded rhythm, the momentum, measured,
unstoppable.
Tickets: €12/€10
Wednesday 25th @ 8pm
Diarmuid O’Brien and Tim Brown
"From Glin in West Limerick and Kanturk in
North Cork Diarmuid and Timmy began playing
together over two years ago. It was only a matter
of time before Diarmuid's West Limerick style and
Timmy's Sliabh Luchara style both of which are
divided by only a geographical boundary
interwove and resulted in their music and song
being a "hit" with audiences wherever they played.
Over the past two years they have met and
performed at various venues. This is a unique
opportunity to see these two gifted musicians in
concert on this one off occasion."
Tickets €10/ €5 ( students).
Family Rates available.
Thursday 21st @ 8pm
In America.
An Irish immigrant family adjusts to life in the
United States.
Stars: Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton and
Djimon Hounsou
Adm €6
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Sailors Bar
A selection of other beauty treatments are also available.
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All day Saturday & Sunday
Music every Tuesday from 7.30pm
Texas hold ‘Em Friday Nights
Proprietors: Barthy & Carmel O’Sullivan
ALL WELCOME
Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd
@ 8pm
Arsenic & Old Lace
Back by demand,
don’t miss it this time!
The Carnegie’s resident
theatre group return to
the stage. Based on the
1939 play by Joseph
Kesselring, this farcical
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black comedy promises a great night’s
entertainment, not to be missed.
Directed by Jackie Langley.
Tickets: €12/€10(students)
Thursday 28th @ 8pm
My Left Foot.
Director: Jim Sheridan Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis,
Brenda Fricker and Alison Whelan
Adm €6
Friday 29th @ 8pm
Dali Lama Renaissance Irish Tour
Documentary narrated by Harrison Ford. Followed
by Q&A session with director Khashyar Darvich.
Admission €8
Saturday 30th June Olivia O Carra
Exhibition launch 4pm by Mick Gleeson, well
known Kerry GAA footballer.
Admission free. All Welcome.
Thursday July 5th @ 8pm
Waking Ned Adm: €6
In Assoc with Kenmare Food Carnival
Thursday July 12th @ 8pm
‘Ratatouille’
Fun foodie movie
Saturday July 14th @ 4pm
‘The Gingerbreadman’ puppet show
with Miriam Lambert €6
Saturday July 14th @ 9pm
Mundy Live
Tickets €20/€18
Carnegie Arts Centre,
Shelbourne Street, Kenmare
[email protected]
www.carnegieartskenmare.ie
064 6648701
Sports
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Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398
Round Up...
Kenmare News
Bay Health Club offers
unique Summer Camp
The Bay Health Club is hoping to offer a unique Summer Camp,
namely The Rookie Lifeguard programme which is the junior award
scheme of the RLSS Ireland. For most children Rookie Lifeguard
will be the first opportunity to explore water safety and alternative
safe aquatic play.
The Rookie skills make Rookies aware of how to take better care
of themselves, their family and friends, and give them the
information they need to promote water safety in their day to day
activities. The awards contain survival, rescue and sports skills as
well as Life Support and water safety elements.
Rookie Lifeguard is primarily aimed at children aged 8 – 12 years
although most of the skills can be taught to people of all ages.
Starting with Stage 1 of the Bronze Award and progressing through
to Stage 3 of the Gold Award, Rookie Lifeguard begins at an ability
level suitable for swimmers who have just learned to swim and
progresses to the level of performing Lifesaving tows.
Also parts of the Rookie Lifeguard Programme are the Water
Safety, Life Support and Bolt-on Awards. These Bolt-on Awards
offer varied extra skills, wet and dry, that Rookies can achieve to
push themselves further and provide encouragement between the
core awards.
Rookie Lifeguard is part of the National Plan for Teaching
Swimming (NPTS) developed by the Amateur Swimming
Association although it can also be run as a stand-alone course by
Lifesaving Clubs, Leisure Centres, Swim schools and as part of
School swimming lessons. The Rookie Lifeguard Water Safety
Award fulfils all of the Key Stage 2 water safety elements of the
National Curriculum.
To find out more please contact the bay health club on
064 6642599 or by email to [email protected]
Rookie
Lifeguard
Summer
Camp
Running over four
days, dates to be
confirmed.
Please make enquiries to the
Bay Health Club 064 6642599 or
[email protected]
Sneem Kenmare Ladies Football Team won the Cup in the
Over 25’s Football Blitz in Kilcummin on Monday 4th June.
Pictured are Caroline Taylor, Nora Mae O’ Brien, Suzanne
Teahan, Geraldine Doyle, Betty Cremin,
Linda O’Connor, Majella O’Sullivan, Emer O’Sullivan,
Michelle O’Sullivan with Management Marie O’Sullivan and
Maurice Walsh and young Sarah and Paddy
The winner
of the Ring
of Kerry
Captain's
Prize, U16
Irish
international
player James
Sucrue
pictured
with Captain
Simon
Stauch.
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Race report for Fastnet
Schull Olympic triathlon
by Mike Merrigan
Friday evening..
Decided this year to travel down to
Schull the evening before so I could
register and collect my race number.
The plan was also to cycle the bike leg
and check all was in working order for
race day. Also wanted to have a drive
on the run route to to check it out.
Myself and team mate Paul travelled down together in his van
which can be easily identified with a number of Iron man finisher
stickers on it. I found it amusing that we spent more time and care
packing our bikes into the van than we would with our kids, my
bike was wrapped in bubble wrap while Paul's was tucked in to a
fine woollen rug! We made it down to register a bit later than
planned and signed in and got our goodie bags. Noticed the sea was
a bit choppy and the wind was up, but forecast was better for the
morning. In the end we drove both the cycle route ( an out and
back along the coast road ) and the run course ( also an out and
back) . After finding a pitch for my tent we settled down for the
night and enjoyed a good nights sleep.
Race day..
Got up early so I could get all my gear organised and get my bike
racked in a good position. The weather couldn't have been better,
with a clear blue sky and not a breath of wind. Was so glad I
decided to drive down last night and avoid all the stresses of having
to register and park with the race ahead of me. Was great to see a
few other club mates from Kenmare down for the event all kitted
out in our red and black kit. About an hour before the race start, the
race day nerves have kicked in and I just try and relax by going
trough my usual routine of checking and double checking all my
gear is laid out and ready for action, (bike racked and in right gear,
bike shoes clipped on and tied up with elastic bands with a good
blast of talk, helmet positioned and unclipped, run shoes positioned
for easy access plus drink and gels ready to go).
Swim..
After the race briefing all 400 competitors were ushered down to
the slip way and as I was in the first wave I got in to warm up and
seal my wet suit and goggles. The swim route was in a triangular
direction and measured 750 meters and as I was warming up I
picked out some land marks to help me navigate my way around
the course. I headed back to the slipway and as I had my back
turned, the starter gun went; that's the first time that's happened to
me but I had no choice but to get on with it and try and make up
some lost ground. Found the swim very tough and tight at the
marker buoys and seemed to be on top of or underneath somebody
for most of it. To be honest I was glad when it was over and was
back on dry land. Sprinted up to transition while removing my
swim hat and goggles and unzipped my wetsuit.
Bike leg..
Reached my bike in good time and removed my wetsuit, put on my
helmet and jogged up to the bike mount line. I usually find the bike
leg the most enjoyable but for some reason today the gas just wasn't
there! But all the same the new bike did me proud and I made up a
lot of lost ground on the swim. The final descent into Schull was
very fast so made a concerted effort to hold back and start to focus
on the run ahead. Again had a good transition and re racked the
bike, removed helmet and got on running shoes. Paul was waiting
for me in transition as he had unfortunately punctured before he
even got out on the bike. He ran the full 5k with me offering
encouragement and kept me focused on keeping the effort up, but
again found the going tough today and was delighted to see the
finish.
Must admit Schull tri club run a great event and would highly
recommend it. The marshals and course were first rate and I will
definitely be back next year to improve on my time.
Little Bo peep triathlon
Kenmare’s Little Bo peep triathlon is still open for entries but there
are very few places left so to be in with a chance to race in this
European qualifying event, contact us on our web site listed below.
Membership
Membership for 2012 is now open. Your membership helps to fund
the club and the various competitions and training events
throughout the year. For details, please
visit www.kenmaretri.com/about/membership.
For information on all club activities, remember to follow us on
Facebook www.facebook.com/KenmareTriClub
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GAA MATTERS...
Kenmare News
KENMARE HURLING TEAM
SHL Division 1
Kenmare/Kilgarvan 2-9
Ballyheigue 2-13
Four points between the teams in the end in
what was generally a good, open, clean
game of hurling. Ballyheigue were worth
the win but Kenmare were not far off them
and were indeed a little misfortunate with
the two first half goals – one coming from a
rebound from the upright straight into the
palm of a Ballyheigue forward – while
Kenmare had one a great chance hit the
post and pop straight up into hand of the
grateful ‘keeper.
Kenmare/Kilgarvan had a bright start with
points from Liam O’Shea, Kevin
O’Sullivan, Keith Harrington and the lively
Glen Egan all in the first ten minutes.
Ballyheigue had been slow to start but
began to get a grip at midfield and by the
20th minute led by two points, 0-6 to 0-4.
Then the north Kerry outfit got their first
goal from the rebounded point effort and
two minutes later got a second to stretch
their lead to eight. Liam O’Shea pointed for
the home side to leave it 0-5 to 2-7 at the
break.
The sides swopped points at the beginning
of the second half but Kenmare/Kilgarvan
resurrected their challenge with a fantastic
goal from Glen Egan who followed up on
46 minutes with a lovely point on the run.
Ballyheigue though just kept tacking on
points to stay four or five points to the
good.
Kevin O’Sullivan goaled on 49 minutes and
he likewise showed his repertoire with a
point three minutes later. Glen Egan
finished with another point but
Kenmare/Kilgarvan could just not get close
enough to push Ballyheigue to the wire. A
fine summers evening with the pitch in
beautiful condition but unfortunately
coming up just short on the scoreboard.
Kenmare/Kilgarvan: Derek Harrington;
Tommy O’Sullivan, DJ Brennan, Kevin
O’Connor; Aiden Crowley, Maurice
Fitzgerald, Eoin O’Sullivan; Ciaran
O’Sullivan, Cian Crowley; Glen Egan (13), Jimmy Wharton, Liam O’Shea (0-2);
Kevin O’Sullivan (1-3), Keith Harrington
(0-1), Connie Cremin.
Subs: Pa Cremin.
Hurling: The Kenmare/Kilgarvan hurling
team has had a tough time of it against
north Kerry opposition with a few trips to
St. Brendans featuring prominently in the
past month. In the South Kerry Junior
Hurling League Kilgarvan posted a good
win over us last week but our Junior hurlers
ahd a great result the week previous beating
St. Pat’s 5-14 to 0-4 away.
In Football the Senior team has been
flying – a great win in the last round again
away to St. Pat’s on a scoreline of 3-9 to 18 puts us up at the top of the table. The
Junior footballers have had mixed results
with a good win over Sneem followed by a
heavy defeat away to Waterville who have a
very strong team.
The Kerry County Board will be running
a "Poc Fada" competition at Senior and
U/16 level, on Wednesday 19th of June, at
6.30pm in Austin Stacks Park,
Tralee. Each year Kerry G.A.A
send a representative at Senior and
U 16 level to the Munster Final on
July 14th in Thurles where they
will compete in the "Poc Fada
Munster Final".
The winner of the Kerry Puc Fada
will win * A Kerry Tracksuit
* A full Kerry Kit.
Consult the club officers/mentors if
interested.
Facebook. Match results, reports
and photos are on the Kenmare
Shamrocks Facebook page – check
in if you are heading away this
summer. Despite the odd loss here
and there our footballers and
hurling teams are flying and the
summer is only starting...roll on
the good weather!
Kenmare News
[email protected]
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Kenmare Rugby....Summer Tag.
Even though the Rugby season is over we plan to
have an evening of TAG Rugby every week on
Tuesdays at 8.00pm. on the School Sports Field.
TAG Rugby is a non contact form of running and
is open to anyone over 16 who wants to get a bit
of exercise and have some fun !
Further info on Kenmare rugby fb page or phone
087 2953990.
Kenmare Tennis
Throughout the summer the Kenmare Tennis Club
will meet every Wednesday evening at 7pm at the
Tennis courts behind Pobalscoil. New members
welcome every week. Further information on
Kenmare Tennis fb page or phone 087 2953990
WILL YOU JOIN
THE KERRY
WAY CANCER
RESEARCH
WALK?
Will you join Pat Falvey, Pat Spillane
and over 250 people taking to the Kerry
Way on Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and
Sunday 22nd of July to hill walk 71km
over three days? Led by experienced
walk leaders, with groups of 25 to 30,
the walk allows you to walk at a pace
suitable to your level of fitness. The
guided walks will start and finish each
day in Kenmare and will incorporate
impressive mountain views, dramatic
peaks and glens, wild moorlands,
wooded paths and lakes along the Kerry
Way trails.
The guided walks will start and finish
each day in Kenmare and will
incorporate impressive mountain views,
dramatic peaks and glens, wild
moorlands, wooded paths and lakes
along the Kerry Way trails. Challenging
but fun, the great camaraderie on the
routes adds to the spectacular settings
and ensures a truly memorable
experience. This event is a great
opportunity to achieve a personal goal,
to meet new people, keep fit or honour a
loved one. Walk one, two or all three
days and help raise vital funds for cancer
research.
The Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk
has gone from strength to strength over
the past six years raising a phenomenal
500,000 for cancer research
programmes at Cork Cancer Research
Centre thanks to your continuous support
and generosity. Although we are living in
challenging economic times, research
must progress if we are to continue
advancing new cancer treatments and
positively impacting patient lives.
To register for the Kerry Way Cancer
Research Walk 2012, simply logon to
www.kerrywaycancerwalk.ie or call
the fundraising team on 021 4544400.
From the first of June
we will change our
opening times for
consultations shop
and collection of
medicine. In order to
give the best service
to both clients and
patients we need to
be able to dedicate
our attention
completely.
The success of both our farm
service and the mobile clinic
(ambulance) means that our vets
are more often on the road. Avoid
any disappointment and book your
clinic appointment in advance.
Opening times for consultations, shop and collection of medicine
Weekdays 9-11 and 3-6 • Saturday 10-2
•
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Emergencies 24/7 - 064-6642695
Consultations for pets, farm animals and horses.
In House laboratory for all blood, urine and scour tests.
Shop and advice for all your pet and farm needs.
Specialized surgery, diagnosis & treatments
Mobile clinic with weekly visits to Kilgarvan, Ballingeary, Glengariff,
Adrigole, Lauragh and Sneem
Mart Road Kenmare • www.kenmarevc.ie
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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
Family Fun Day 2012
Inter’s Family Fun Day at the end of May was
a great day for all concerned, with a nice
crowd and a very nice atmosphere. The
weather was reasonably good, except for a
couple of bad showers during the 10k walk,
but this didn’t stop the hardy walkers and
runners on the day. The competitions on the
pitch were well organised, with over 20 super
prizes ranging from footballs to all-weather
tracksuits. This is a great family day out, and
looks set to be an annual fixture on the
calendar from now on.
The club would like to thank all the organisers
on the day, the chefs, safety stewards, games
organisers and also our audio visual expert
who put in a great days work despite a
crippling hangover.
There are some sponsorship cards still
outstanding, please do your best to return
them as quickly as you can.
Sponsorship for Inter Kenmare
We’re delighted to announce that the new
sponsorship deal with the Coachmans
Townhouse Hotel has been renewed again.
Having local sponsors like Siobhan and
Padraig that are willing to invest in a local
sport club is brilliant, and the club are
delighted to renew our association with them.
We’ll hopefully get the chance to say thanks
during the Euro 2012 games coming up.
Euro 2012
By the time this goes to print, Euro 2012 will
be underway, and hopefully Ireland are still in
with a chance of qualifying. To mark the
tournament, Inter are running a Euro 2012
competition. Tickets are 10, and get you a
random combination of two teams. The
winners of the competition will be tickets with
a pair of teams that get:
The most goals, the least goals and the
tournament winner. It sounds complicated, but
when you get your ticket, all will be
explained. Progress will be updated regularly
during the tournament on the Inter website –
you’ll be able to check how your teams are
doing on a daily basis. Also, tickets can be
bought right up to the final, as all the
combinations and numbers are in sealed
envelopes. Contact any club member if you’re
interested. We’d like every member to try and
buy one ticket and sell one – contact Charlie
Vaughan on 086-8188858 if you can help.
Coaching 2012/2013
The club is appealing for coaches and
managers at all level from u11 to Senior A to
come forward as early as possible this year.
Anyone interested in helping out with a team
will be accommodated, and we’d like to hear
from you as early as possible so we can mix
experienced coaches with newcomers, and get
bookings in early for training courses.
Jimmy O’Sullivan and Sheila Cahalane
accepting Sponsorship from Padraig Jones
of the Coachmans Town House.
Under 16 Report
The Inter under 16 squad finished their 6th
year of schoolboy soccer this year, and now
move on to the big leagues, with under 17 and
youths and hopefully the senior squads.
Manager John Holland has been with the
same squad since they first started, and over
the years the players and management have
built up a tremendous team spirit that will
hopefully continue for a few years to come.
John has compiled a report of the players
journey from under 11 to adult soccer below.
U16’s bid farewell to Kerry
Schoolboys League
By John Holland
Inter Kenmare’s U16’s completed their league
programme, and involvement with the Kerry
Schoolboys League, on Tuesday 15th May
2012 in a hotly contested County Shield
League Final vs. Ballyheigue at Mounthawk
Park, Tralee. A win was essential for Inter, but
more of that anon.
This team began its involvement in Schoolboy
soccer in September 2007. Their first fixture
was at home vs. Killarney Athletic on the 15th
September 2007, which they lost narrowly 23. The team that day was; in goal Ray
O’Shea, a full back line of Alan Murphy
Reeve, Patrick Clifford, David Cremin and
Paudie O’Sullivan, in midfield were Cian
Moriarty, Joshua Holland, Fintan Kennedy
and John Murphy, upfront was Stephen
O’Sullivan and Fionan O’Sullivan. On the
bench were Dara Siochru Pat Spillane and
Bryan O’Shea. The team were to gain revenge
on Athletic when they defeated them in the
National Cup 6-3 away on the 27th October
2007. By then the squad was augmented by
Diarmuid Quill, Sean Sheehy and Killian
Spillane. The scorers in that famous win were
Stephen O’Sullivan 2, a Fionan O’Sullivan
hat trick and Killian Spillane 1. The National
Cup always provided great drama and
excitement for this team adding an exotic
twist to the Kerry league. The team always
acquitted themselves well. In this particular
season they went out on penalties to
Caherdavin Celtic from Limerick City coming
agonisingly close to going on to represent
Munster.
The team had proved they were more than
capable of competing against the best teams in
Kerry in the Premiership division. In the
following season, 2008/9, the squad adopted
David Crowley and Tiernan O’Shea to its
ranks and after dispatching Mastergeeha in the
cup lost a lost a hard fought Cup Quarter
Final in extra time to an up and coming
Dingle team. The team finished a creditable
4th in a 6 team Premier division which
featured the best two teams of any schoolboy
era namely Park and Killarney Celtic who had
the pick of Kerry between them. However, the
team were scandalously relegated to division
1 for the following 2009/10 season because
Listowel Celtic, who had finished 5th, 4
points lower than Inter Kenmare, could be not
be relegated to division One because they
were fielding a ‘B’ team in that division. This
unjust decision robbed Inter of the chance to
regularly measure themselves against the
better teams. However, in the 2009/10 season
they narrowly lost out to Ballyhar Dynamos
for the honour of winning Division One. That
season witnessed the welcome addition of
David Hallissey, Reese Dillane and Conor
Murphy to the panel.
The team remained largely intact in 2010/11
although the many sporting demands on these
young lads took their toll on some fixtures,
such as away to Mountshannon of County
Clare in the National Cup where a depleted
panel put in a gutsy performance only to lose
3-2 to a late strike from the Banner men. The
team battled bravely to stay in contention on
all fronts with some notable wins along the
way. The lads proved to be tactically astute
and able to switch formation if the situation
demanded it.
So to the 2011/12 season in which the team
managed to get to the Kerry Cup Semi-Final
after a merited Quarter Final win away from
home against Premier outfit Fenit.
The squad for the 20011/12 season bears a
remarkable similarity to that very first team
who trotted out against Killarney Athletic way
back in 2007. This is a great testament to the
character and commitment of this bunch of
lads and their love of the game.
Inter U16 Squad 2011/12: Ray O'Shea, Alan
Murphy Reeve, Sean Sheehy, Conor Murphy,
Joshua Holland, Dara O'Shea, Bryan O'Shea,
Fintan Kennedy, Killian Spillane, Paudie
O'Sullivan, Diarmuid Quill, David Crowley,
Patrick Clifford, Fionan O'Sullivan, David
Cremin, Mark Hickey, Darrol Teahan,
Matthew Murnane, Pat Spillane, Dylan
Spillane, Kieran Lucey, Jordan Whyte, Liam
Rawson.
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TANKS & LUBRICANTS
Tel: 026 41236
021 4319790
Keen Prices - Prompt Delivery
Diarmuid Lynch
PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.
ALTERNATIVE ECOSYSTEMS
Derryreag, Clonkeen, Killarney.
Phone: 064 7753470 Fax: 064 7753873 Mobile: 087 2552221
E-mail: [email protected]
All types of plumbing and heating
Joop Duyn & Sons
Antique Furniture Restoration
Adrian Duyn BSc. Furniture Conservation
Woodworm Eradication Service
Upholstering • Wood Turning
Carving • Polishing • Small Joinery
Limited collection of furniture for sale
K e n m a r e . Te l : 0 6 4 6 6 4 1 3 9 0 / 0 8 7 6 8 6 2 6 2 0
KILGARVAN FENCING
& LANDSCAPE LTD.
ALL TYPES OF FENCING
Farm • Site • Industrial • Commercial • Forestry • Security etc
Timber • Concrete Fencing
Gates & Railings • Steel or Timber
ALL TYPES OF LANDSCAPING
NATIONWIDE
SERVICE
Ground work (driveways) • Concrete work
Decking (Timber/PVC) • Patios • Gardening/Lawns
Contact Con 064 6640802 /
086 3682365 / 085 8506993
[email protected]
Satellite &
Ariel
Engineer
• SKY Digital
•SAORVIEW
•Free to Air
•Installations, Services & Repairs
Billy Tyther
066 9766284 / 086 8626138
[email protected]
Oil Boiler Servicing
Installer of Solar Panel; tubes or flat plate
Repairs & Installations • Domestic • Commercial • Industrial
GLASS & MIRRORS
GLASS TABLE TOPS
GLASS SHELVING
STAINED GLASS
FRAMED MIRRORS A SPECIALITY
Unit 2, Whitebridge, Ballycasheen, Killarney
Tel; 064 6639180 Fax 064 6639189
JOHN SWEENEY
PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.
Lissyclearig, Kenmare, Co. Kerry.
(H) 064 6640900 (M) 087 2441900
Office phone & Fax 064 6642346 • gmail: [email protected]
GAS, OIL, SOLID FUEL, SOLAR HEATING,
UNDER FLOOR HEATING.
GAS & OIL BOILERS SERVICES
COMBUSTION & EFFICIENCY TESTING
Bill McCarthy
General repairs and Home Maintenance
• Painting & Decorating
• Light Construction
• Gutters Cleaned & Replaced
• Grave Maintenance
For all handyman requirements ring
Bill @ 064 6641684 / 087 6443003
F U L LY
INSURED
Trades&Services
Kenmare News
[email protected]
• Houses
• Apartments
• Holiday Homes
• New Homes
Nora Kelleher Tel: 087 7436999 • Mary Falvey Tel: 087 7923244
email: [email protected]
Dan W. Fleming
Agriculture Machinery Ltd.
Suppliers of New & Used Tractors
& Farm Machinery
SALES • SERVICE • PARTS
Good variety of quality used Tractors & Farm Machinery.
Grabs, Loaders etc
Milleen, Kilcummin, Killarney
064 6643183 / 087 2838891
[email protected]
Open 6 days
Personal
attention
Stanley Oil Cookers Firebird Boilers
Falvey Oil Burner Services
Authorised Service Agents for Kenmare Area
Kenmare / Killarney
Phone: 087 2386276 • 087 8296288 • 087 1222091
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KERRY HOUSE MANAGEMENT
Caring for your home while you are away
•
Visits & Reports
•
Handyman Services / Emergencies & Repairs
•
Cleaning
•
•
ʻWelcome Homeʼ Packs
Garden Maintenance
email: [email protected]
http://www.facebook.com/kerryhousemanagement
www.kerryhousemanagement.ie
tel. 064-6689182
mobile 087-7426565
Micheál Healy
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Industrial, Commercial & Domestic Installations
Lauragh, Kenmare
Mobile: 087 7922340 • Home: 064 6683126
Email: [email protected]
Kelly Tree Services
C2 Registered Installer
Drimnabeg, Sneem
QUALITY TREE SURGERY - FULLY INSURED
Experienced Tree Surgeon offering a broad
range of services, including removal of problem
trees to topping, pruning and mulching
For a quote call Eoin on 087 6651216
John K.O’Sullivan
Plant Hire & Groundwork Services
BLACKWATER,
KENMARE
• All aspects of groundwork covered
• Site Development
• Various Machine Sizes
• Tractor & Dump Trailer Hire
C2 & VAT Registered
Tel: 087 2268772
• Maintenance and Repairs
• Home Improvements
• Property Management and Key Holding
• All year garden maintenance
• Minidigger for small jobs
Ben Scott
Garden
Maintenance
Holbein Carpentry & Joinery Ltd.
Stairs
Shop Fronts
Kitchens
Doors, 1/2 Doors
Windows
• Timber Fascia
• Bars
• Timber machined to
size and design
• Window boards &
Contact Oliver 087 9255935 • E: oholbein2yahoo.ie
Just ask & we will help - 3 generations since 1949
panelling
• Solid Wood Furniture
(Beds, Tables,
TV Units, Desks,
Benches etc.)
Th
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om p
erv
lete Garden S
e
•
•
•
•
•
All aspects of carpentry, joinery & furniture
• Weeding
• Grasscutting
• Strimming
• Pruning
• Hedge Cutting
and Shaping
CALL ME FOR A
FREE ON SITE
PRESENTATION
OF SOLARVENTI
T: 064 66 89399
M: 086 827 8349
FULLY QUALIFIED
AND INSURED
• Planting
• Regular
Maintenance
Monthly M
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Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398
Kenmare News
Let O’Connell Van Conversation turn your Van to a Family Car
Do you drive a van? Did you know that there is a company in Cork city that can convert your van to a family car?
O’Connell Van Conversion,
based in Mayfield Business
Park, Cork can do all the work
for you, which includes:
• Supply flooring
• Lighting
For further information contact us :
O’CONNELL CRASH REPAIRS &
VAN CONVERSION
Mayfield Business Park, Old
Youghal Road, Cork
Tel: 021 4552223 Mobile: 087
2541306 or 085 1514998
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.occrashrepairs.ie
• Electric and manual ramps
• A wide range of seating to suit
your needs
• Lifts
• Steps
• Remove and replace glass
• Rear windows
All parts are sourced in
Ireland, ensuring a quick
turnaround of the completed
job.
Taxis can be converted to be
From this....
GRANVILLE MOTORS
K E N M A R E
OPEN 6 DAYS
Tel: 064 6641502 • Fax 064 6641750
Car and Van sales • Tyre Sales
Recovery Service • Batteries
Car service and general checkover €120 incl. vat
1.0 - 1.6 petrol cars. 1.6 - 1.8 petrol / diesel cars
Oil and filter €70 incl, vat
NCT and DOE pre check
Tyre Sales & Batteries
accessible to wheelchair users
as well as converting
commercial vehicles with rear
windows, seating and flooring to
suits individual needs.
to this
Crash Repairs
Kenmare
LOW BAKE OVEN
Car-Liner Measuring System for all makes of cars
• INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLED
• 24 HOUR RECOVERY
Gortamullen Business Park, Kenmare
Tel: 064 6642323 • Mobile: 087 2334424
NOW
OPEN IN
OUR NEW
PREMISES
Classified & Personal..
Kenmare News
[email protected]
Volunteers needed
Sheltered Houisng
Mobile Homes
Have you time on your hands?
Want to contribute to the
community ? Kenmare
Community Care is looking for
Volunteers. Please contact
Tanya O’Sullivan 064 6648616
9am - 2pm.
Over 55’s Sheltered Housing
vacancy in Taobh Linn
1 Bed, First Floor apartment
for rent in Taobh Linn, which
is Kenmare’s Sheltered
Housing Scheme for older
persons. Situated across from
Supervalue on Railway Road,
Taobh Linn is managed by
Cluid Housing Association and
has a Social Centre and Meals
service on site successfully run
by Kenmare Community Care.
For information and viewing
contact Elizabeth White 064 66
40008
A fantastic selection of new
and used mobile homes for sale
on display. Mon - Fri 9am 5pm Sat - Sun 11am - 4pm
01 4589410 / 01 4588524
www.harryfarrell-sons.com
A large selection of mobile
homes for sale on fully
serviced holiday parks in
fantastic sunny locations, in
Clare, Kerry, Waterford and
Wexford
01 4589410 / 01 4588524
www.harryfarrell-sons.com
Mobile Home for sale on
holiday park in Clare.
Picturesque location besides
the sea. Beautiful landscaped
holiday park. 087 6410267
Plant Hire
Roughty Plant Hire Ltd.,
Machines and 6 ton swivel
dumpers for hire. Mini diggers,
track machines, tractor and
trailers. Self Hire also
available.
Contract work undertaken.
Estate maintenance contracts
undertaken. Grass cutting
contracts undertaken.
Contact Ian 087 630 4241 or
Situations Vacant
Part time childcare assistant
required for crèche in
Kilgarvan.
Position commencing 3rd
September 2012.
Minimum qualification Fetac
Level 5. Closing date for
receipt of applications is June
19th.
Please send CV for the
attention of Eileen Scanlon,
Little Acorns Creche & Preschool, Fussa, Kilgarvan, Co.
Kerry
Services
Saorview approved aerial
and Satellite installations.
McSwiney Electrical,
Kenmare
064 6641050
Thanksgiving
Novena to the Sacred Heart. Dear
Heart of Jesus, in the past I have
asked for many favours. This time
I ask you this very special one.
(Mention favour) Take Dear Heart
of Jesus and place it within your
own broken heart where your
father sees it. Then in his merciful
eyes, it will become your favour
not mine. Amen. Say this prayer
for three days, promise publication
and favour will be granted. Never
known to fail (CH)
CLASSIFIEDS & PERSONAL
Personal Classifieds Free,Thanks givings €10
Business Classifieds, prepay €10 for 20 words
Name..............................................................
Address...........................................................
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Contact Number.............................................
My Classifieds Advertisement is
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Send your classifieds advertisements to
Kenmare News, 4 Davitt Place, Kenmare,
County Kerry or email us at
[email protected]
Property To Let
Apartment to let Hazel Grove
short walking distance to town.
Recently re insulated and solid
fuel stove installed. Long term
preferred.
Contact 086 3628931
One Bedroom Apartment to Let
5 minutes walk to Kenmare
Apartment opens up to a
garden. Rent includes all bills
Long or short term. Will suit
couple or single person
Telephone 087 2520795
1 Bed Apartment, Henry Court,
Kenmare €350 per month
3 Bed Cottage, Templenoe,
Kenmare
€350 per month
3 Bed House, Limewoods,
Kilgarvan €400 per month
2 Bed House, Dromnevane,
Kenmare
€435 per month
3 Bed House, Orchard Grove,
Kenmare
€500 per month
3 Bed House, Oakwood Manor,
Kenmare
€550 per month
4 Bed House, Ashgrove,
Kenmare, €600 per month
4 Bed House, Gortalinny South
€600 per month
4 Bed Detached House,
Claddanure €700 per month
5 Bed House, Gortnadullagh,
Kenmare
€900 per month
4 Bed House, Oakwood Manor,
Kenmare
€975 per month
Contact Elaine Daly
(064) 6641213
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ESSENTIAL
SERVICES
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Ambulance, Fire, Gardai 999
Marine, Mountain Rescue
6641177
Kenmare Gardai
6631222
Brosnans Pharmacy 6641318
POST OFFICE
Kenmare
6641490
Tousist
6684201
Blackwater Bridge
6689245
ACUPUNCTURE
Barbara O’Leary
086 3809067
COMPLIMENTARY
MEDICINE
Kathrina O’Sullivan
087 7579294
CAREER SERVICES
Pauline Lane
087 9066350
MEDICAL SERVICES
Dr Vincent Boland
6641303
Dr Rose Crushell
6641514
Dr R & B O’Driscoll 6641333
Dr D Waterhouse
6645204
Dr. Maria Quille
6641544
Health Service, Henry St. 6642414
Community Hospital 6641088
DENTISTS
Gerry McCarthy
6641650
Con O’Leary
6642621
Dental Clinic
6641042
PHARMACIES
Brosnans Pharmacy 6641318
McSweeney’s Pharmacy 6679880
Sheahan’s Pharmacy 6641354
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Christina Foley
The Medical Centre
087 9220292
HOMOEOPATHS
Pam Mullers
086 3009109
HYPNOTHERAPY
Lee Tiller 064 42919
PSYCHOTHERAPY/
COUNSELLING
Michele O’Brien 064 6642503
CHIROPODY
Joan Lynch Purcell
6641158
Annie Hoertling Kelleher
085 7744186
CHIROPRACTIC
Bobbi Kestler, DC
087 2982697
HYPNOTHERAPY
Lee Tiller
6642919
NURSING HOMES
Tir na nOg
6641315
St Josephs
6641100
VETERINARY SERVICES
Lesley Dignam
6641436
Jimmy Duggan
6641202
Henk Offereins 087 7710360
OTHER SERVICES
Chamber of Commerce
& Tourism
6642615
Citizens Information 6641000
Community Welfare Officer
6641091
Kenmare Community Alert
Teddy O’Sullivan-Casey
087-6705108
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Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398
Kenmare News
GREENS RESTAURANT
AT
The Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club
The restaurant with one of the best views in not only Ireland but in Europe
is now open for your dining pleasure.
Open every day we will be serving the best of local produce and seafood
in this spectacular location.
Open to everyone, we will also be available for private parties, functions
or whatever event you need catered for.
Contact us with your requests, and we will be delighted to assist you.
We look forward to seeing you, whether for a delightful breakfast, brunch
or just a coffee and freshly baked delights!
Enquiries to;
Ring of Kerry Golf Club. Templenoe, Kenmare. 064 66 42000