The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION PRESENTATIONS
We here at the Kerry Hospice Foundation are simply blown away by the generosity of you the public over the last number of months and over the last 30 years. The last few months have been tough in that we couldn’t hold some of our yearly events but the support has been amazing.
This week saw John McGrath and Denis Kennelly along with family and friends pop in to the gardens of the Unit to present a cheque for over €44,000. They have raised this over the last number of months and they also hope to hold a charity soccer game in August. An amazing group of people doing wonderful fundraising for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.
To John and Denis and all involved we can not thank you enough for this and we are looking forward to the big game. To all who have supported we are hugley grateful.
200KM FOR JUNE
This event has taken place right over the month of June, in which Olive and Mary took to the roads to cover 200km over the month. They finished this event last week and raised over €4000. It was a huge challenge but they did it and posted their efforts every day on social media. Well done ladies and thank you for this amazing fundraising. We also thank all who donated to your page.
54321 EVENT
This year will see the 54321 event take place again but with fewer numbers due to regelations. We are delighted to be again a chosen charity along with Enable Ireland Kerry Branch and Skellig Stars. This group has raised huge funds for charities over the years and over €30,000 last year for the Foundation alone.
This year Catherine Foley is our champion and she will be raising funds on the Foundations behalf. We are delighted to have Catherine representing us on this challenge and thank her in advance for the wonderful support. Catherine has been a great supporter of the Kerry Hospice Foundation for many years. To all involved we wish you all the best of luck and we are so thankful to TJ and the organisers for involving us in it.
KILGARVAN CHURCH
Update on re-opening St Patrick’s Church Kilgarvan, for Mass.
The first public Mass will be on Wednesday 8th July at 7.30pm. In keeping with HSE guidelines, where strict regulations are in place regarding numbers, only 48 people can attend at any one time (50 including priest and sacristan). Please call Tricia on 087 436 4140 to register if you wish to attend.
We will operate this system for the following Wednesday 15th July also. This is to facilitate everyone having a chance to attend mass. There will be no week-end masses until later in the month. The dispensation from attending Sunday Mass remains in place until further notice.
Attending mid-week suffices. Offertory Collection: Baskets will not be passed around. There will be collection boxes at the doors for your contributions and support of the parish. Ushers: We need ushers to guide people to available seats. If you can help with this, please contact Tricia on 087 436 4140.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Business support: As more businesses reopen, Kerry County Council have set up a new business support help line to help and advise businesses through the re-opening. Contact their Business Support Line on 1800 807 102 or E mail business.support@kerrycoco.ie.
COVID-19 SUPPORT
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19. Professional staffs are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance. Open 7 days a week, 8:00am8:00pm, Call 0818 222 024. HSE Ireland: if you’re worried about a health problem, please don’t let fear of coronavirus stop you from getting medical help. Your GP is a phone call away and health care workers are taking every precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in hospitals across the country. Go to your Emergency Department or call 999 or 112 if you have any urgent symptoms like chest pain or signs of a stroke, like slurred speech, or weakness in your face or arms.
Phase 3: Ireland has now moved into phase 3 of re opening. Businesses that are allowed to reopen are Restaurants and pubs serving food, Cafes, Hotels, Gyms. Creches and childcare, all adult education facilities and preschools, summer camps, youth clubs, all indoor and outdoor amenities for children. Hairdressers and barbers, Churches and other religious places of worship, Beauty and nail salons, Museums, Cinemas and theaters. Driving schools, Driving tests as well as volunteer and other driving services may recommence. Compliance with work protocols and health guidance will be monitored by State agencies. Sporting activity can resume, Gatherings of up to 50 people allowed indoors. Gatherings of up to 200 allowed outdoors.
All of the above are subject to the Phases 3 and 4 restrictions on numbers for public gatherings and other important public health advice. Capacity on public transport will be increased and people are reminded that face masks will be mandatory on all public transport.
Masks are recommended in retail outlets, and anywhere it is difficult to maintain social distancing. As public health authorities have advised, face coverings can help prevent someone who may not even know they are infected from making other people sick. Anyone who can work from home should continue to work from home wherever possible.
KILLARNEY DR CROKES GAA CLUB
RETURN TO PLAY: As the club prepares to return to some normality, we would like to draw your attention to a number of important pieces of information regarding the Return to Play protocol.
Prior to any member returning to train/play the following must be completed: 1) Complete the online education module through the GAA e
https://courses.gaa.ie/covid19clubed A copy of your certificate must be given to the designated Covid superviser for that team (parents/guardians to complete for underage) or emailed to sheiladickson58@ gmail.com (Covid Officer)
2) Players, parents/guardians, mentors must complete the health questionnaire once only https://returntoplay.gaa.ie and prior to each session click reconfirm if no change to health.
3) All members must have paid their membership in order to participate in training and matches. It will be the responsibility of the player and or parent/ guardian to inform the team’s Covid supervisor of any change in circumstances before any subsequent sessions. As with any step in the return to normal there is a risk attached and all players, parents, coaches etc. need to be aware of this.
The club is making every possible effort to make the return to play as safe as possible, but ultimately the decision to participate will lie with the individual or parent/guardian.
The club is implementing a number of measures in line with the public health guidance to protect the safety and wellbeing of all who pass through our gates, and it is essential that everyone in the club works together to ensure compliance with these guidelines. USE hand sanitisers on entry and exit to grounds, hand sanitiser stations will be clearly identified.
MAINTAIN social distancing ENSURE good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette. DO NOT share personal equipment such as water bottles.
The clubhouse, changing rooms and shower areas are not available for use until further notice. Toilets will be available on a controlled basis. More information will be given to players and parents/guardians in relation to entry and exit to grounds from team mentors as you are aware this is an ever changing landscape and we want to deliver the most up to date advice/ guidance as possible. Sheila Dickson, Covid Officer can be contacted on 086 8325059 if you have any queries and each team has a nominated covid supervisor.
As a club we have always stepped up to the plate, and gone beyond what is asked of us at times and this is no different, with your help and adhering to the guidance issued. Please raise any concerns / queries you may have with the covid supervisor, team mentor or officer as it is a learning experience for all of us as we strive to implement best practice and safely return to play. All parent/guardians are reminded that in line with guidelines, all juveniles must be delivered to training/matches by their own parent/uardian who has completed the eLearning module on behalf of the juvenile, and who will be required to either sign to confirm that the contents of the player’s Health Questionnaire is still valid and that there are no changes, no symptoms, temperature is not higher than 37.5C, etc. or have updated the Health Questionnaire on line before training/match.
Also, it is understood that it will not be possible currently to car pool for travel to away games. GET IN, TRAIN, GET OUT
FIXTURES at this stage it looks that our Minor team will be first side back in competitive action with a home fixture on July 17th v Kenmare @ 7pm. W/e July 25/26 will be first round of Club Championship with a game v Templenoe time and venue tba. We have drawn old rivals in the Co. Championship.
SATURDAY MORNING ACADEMY returns on this coming Saturday beginning at 10pm.
U12 boys revised training is Sundays and Tuesdays 6.00pm -7.00pm Fridays 6.30pm- 7.30pm
U12 GIRLS any girls in the Killarney Parish who wish to play football please do not hesitate to contact Aine McMahon 0872890527. New members are always welcome.
LOTTO draw took place on Monday July 6th numbers drawn were 5,7,12,19, Six patrons matched 3 numbers and receive
€70. Jackpot for draw on July 13th will be €5,600.
KILLARNEY LEGION
Fixtures: Keane’s SuperValue Minor League July 17th @7pm Killarney Legion v Kilcummin Senior Club Championship July 26th (Tbc) Killarney Legion v Kilcummin *Please keep an eye on Facebook & Twitter for Juvenile Fixtures. Killarney
Legion Academy: The Juvenile Academy is BACK every Saturday morning at 10:30am at Direen. Al boys and girls aged 4-10 and All new members are welcome. Covid-19 Return to Safe Play Requirements Reminder that ALL parents/guardians must complete the following on behalf of their children before returning to play. This is mandatory for all. 1. eLearning course 2. Health Questionnaire 3. All players must be registered. Annual Club House Clean Up We would like to thank all our volunteers who attended at the club house for the annual clean up, the place was sparkling. It was great to see our younger members who turned out to help with Tommy Regan to the fore as always.
Legion Lotto: Legion Lotto is BACK Jackpot €16K, Play online. (All ticket sellers can collect there tickets @ Murphy’s Bar, If you want to become a ticket seller please pm us on Facebook or any member of the lotto committee). Membership The club membership is now due, you can pay this online or on our website.
Club Merchandise: The Club shop is open every Saturday morning at 10:30-11:30am. Pictures of new stock will be posted online on Facebook and Twitter.
Legion Lotto Results: 4-1117-18 Bonus: 5 Match 3’s Angela O’Connor (Online) Norma Griffin, (Online) Micheal O’Leary, 21 St Brendans Tce Bridie Murphy, c/o Eagers Newsagents Tom Moriaty, Muckross Next Weeks Jackpot €6,000 plus €10,000 Bonus! Draw next Sunday @9pm Murphy’s Bar