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KERRY'S EYE THIS WEEK - Published 4th February 2010
A boy’s best friend
Dog opens world of independence for Killarney boy
by Breda Joy
A golden retriever called Adam is opening doors for his new best pal, Christian Mayse from Killarney, in more ways than one. Eleven-year-old Christian had found his life limited because of a loss of power in his hands due to the progression of the muscle wasting disease, Duchene Muscular Dystrophy.
But the gift of his assistance dog, Adam, from Irish Dogs for Disability before Christmas has opened up a whole new world for Christian and given him a new level of independence.
Adam is the second assistance dog to be provided in Kerry by the charity.
“We always knew that having an assistance dog was going to be special and give…
Kerry dog wins €35k title
by Gordon Revington
There were great cheers with a Kerry accent at Powerstown Park in Clonmel yesterday afternoon when local dog Lisloose Accord won the Oaks at the National Coursing meeting, netting a €35,000 first prize.
The bitch owned by Liam Lynch, originally from Lisloose outside Tralee, and trained by his neighbour Johnny Carroll of Doon, opened the day as a 4/1 chance for the big race, ensuring a further big payout to Kerry supporters who backed her to win.
And the Kerry dog won the final without even having to enter the traps, when the other semi-final winner, Needham Time, was forced to pull out through injury.
According to trainer Johnny Carroll, the win was a major relief after…
School warning after legal drugs scare
School principal Lucille O’Sullivan
Student rushed to hospital after school break collapse
By Sinead Kelleher
A school principal warned this week on the dangers of legal substances that mimic the effects of illegal drugs, following an incident in which a teenage boy collapsed during the school break and was rushed for treatment to Kerry General Hospital.
It is understood that the teenager may have ingested legal substances purchased at a ‘head shop’, and passed out on the school premises.
Gardaí and the ambulance service rushed to Causeway Comprehensive School on Monday, after the youth collapsed during the 11am break. He was taken by ambulance from the school to be treated at Kerry…
THE FEEL OF THE FEALE
Crusade raises €20k for Nano Nagle
On October 27th last year, 49 proud Kerry people from Listowel and its surroundings brought home finisher shirts and medals from the Dublin City Marathon.
Last Friday, the proceeds from all the hard miles of training were handed over to the Nano Nagle School, in the shape of a cheque for €20,000.
All the hard work had paid off for these people. They had their personal achievement that nobody could take from them, they met new friends for life, they got their bodies in shape and in good health and most importantly they helped kids with special needs who face a marathon challenge every day of their life.
Gordon Flannery set up the Kerry Crusaders in honour…
OPINION By Padraig Kennelly
Trap for returning exiles seeking welfare
A problem exists for Irish citizens who lose their jobs here and who emigrate to find jobs in what is called the ‘Common Travel area.’ That is a passport-free zone that comprises the Islands of Ireland, Great Britain, Isle of Man and Channel Islands.
If a person is living in rented accommodation in the Republic and sets off alone or with family to find employment, he or she could be refused right to social welfare benefits on return to this country.
Since May 1st 2004, a restrictive clause of ‘habitual residence’ makes the returning exile prove that he/she is leasing or owns a home in the Republic. The second clause examines how close to the…
THE VIEW FROM KILLARNEY With Breda Joy
Family gathers for John’s big day
Every good wish to John O’Connor, 78 Woodlawn Park, who was 80-years-young last Sunday, January 31st. John celebrated the milestone birthday the previous night with his family over dinner in Lord Kenmare’s.
The family party comprised his wife, Nora, son and daughter-in-law, John and Noelle, who travelled from Leixlip with their children, Aine and Muiris, as a surprise, daughter, Marian, and her children, Gavin and Shauna, Killarney, and daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary O’Connor and Lawrence Fleming, Beaufort.
A carpenter by trade, John’s skills have been in strong demand among the family since he retired as supervisor at Kerry Co-op in Farranfore. When…
BUSINESS NEWS Edited by Colin Lacey
Bons signs teaching agreement with UCC
The Bon Secours Hospital Tralee and UCC's College of Medicine and Health signed a teaching agreement this week, giving formal effect to a deepening relationship between the two bodies in the teaching of medical students.
The agreement also provides for extending the teaching functions of the hospital to other health profession students such as pharmacy, nursing and clinical therapies.
The Agreement provides for joint appointments between hospital and university and gives access to university research facilities by hospital staff wishing to pursue research interests.
In the Agreement, both institutions commit to work together to support and foster a…
EYE ON TRALEE By Anne Pullen
Nettie’s big surprise
Nettie Dowling from Stacks Villas got the surprise of her life when she arrived at the Stacks Club on Friday night. She thought she was going to her friend Kitty Healy’s birthday, only to find that the gang there were all waiting for her to help her celebrate her 70th.
Betty Healy her long time friend and neighbour had invited Nettie earlier in the week to Kitty’s pretend party, and little did Nettie realise that they were all in on the secret to catch her out with a surprise.
Bernie O’Brien from Shanakill collected Nettie on Friday and drove her to the Stacks, and she got such a shock. Nettie was a great fan of going to the Meadowlands on Sunday nights but she…
KERRY DEATHS
BROSNAN Margaret Mary, (nee Devane), 70 Mitchel’s Avenue, Tralee. Removal took place on Wednesday from McElligott’s Funeral Home to St. John’s Church. Requiem Mass today (Thursday) at 10am. Burial afterwards to New Rath Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Palliative Care Unit of Kerry General Hospital.
CADOGAN Jim, Reenrour East, Bantry. Removal took place on Tuesday from Coakley’s Funeral Home, Bantry to St. Finbarr’s Church, Bantry. Burial took place on Wednesday in Abbey cemetery.
CARMODY Thomas, St. Brendan’s Park, Tralee on Jan. 30 and formerly of Ardfert. Removal took place on Monday from Hogan’s Funeral Home to Our Lady & St. Brendan’s Church. Burial took place on…
SPORTS
DUBS IN, COOPER OUT
By Jim O’Gorman
Dublin travel to Killarney this weekend seeking their first competitive victory over Kerry since November 1999. Pat Gilroy’s side exited the O’Byrne Cup after a replay against Meath but reports from the capital suggest that Dublin will have a very competitive approach to the League.
The same cannot be said for their opponents on Sunday however. They will meet a severely depleted Kerry side as manager Jack O’Connor contemplates a team selection later this week without 19 members of last year’s championship training panel.
Dublin’s frequent destroyer Colm Cooper had been struggling with a knee injury for the latter part of the 2009 and his injury…