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I cling to the words 'life is not ended but changed'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

ON January 19 a Dominican colleague of mine died in a Dublin hospital.

'I'm fighting election as Dick Spring . . . the last time it was as Dan Spring's son'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

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Getting to know you better: it's all par for the course

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

HOW well do you know your partner; their desires, fears, values, the thoughts that colour their vision of the married future?

National heat week in Killarney

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

NATIONAL Heat Week, which promotes homeheating efficiency, comes to MD O'sheas & Sons in Killarney from February 4 to 12, where there will be special promotions and access to expert advice on installation, BER ratings, low energy heating systems and heating system upgrades.

Explore your feelings, discuss your fears

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

WHEN it comes to marriage, the prospect of shared responsibilities, cohabiting, joint finances, having children and understanding the legal commitments it brings with it, can be overwhelming. However, you and your partner, once you have made the decision to commit to one another, can discuss these issues openly and honestly.

Don't let the cost become a problem on your big day

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

WHEN it comes to planning a wedding, the biggest concern facing most couples is the cost.

What's in a name?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

MOST brides will change their maiden name to the surname of their husbands, however this is not mandatory.

You've got the man, now find that dress

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

The wedding Dress...the phrase alone conjures up image of floating down the aisle in a haze of lace, silk and chiffon while your 'Prince Charming' watches on, awaiting your (impressive) arrival.

Ever wondered about history of weddings?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

'' TIL death us do part' is quite a vow and clearly not one to give lightly; particularly today when the average life expectancy is so much longer than when modern vows emerged in late Middle-ages Europe.

Healthy eating is key to looking your best

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

MANY prospective brides and grooms feel pressure to tone-up and lose a few pounds in advance of the 'Big Day'.

Forget the toaster, cash is the way to go in these times

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

WEDDINGS I must confess are not something that trouble my thoughts with any great regularity.

Win your dream wedding

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

IMAGINE if someone told you you could win your dream wedding, complete with lavish reception and all the trimmings, absolutely free?

If music be the food of love, play on

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

THERE'S nothing like heavenly music to elevate the atmosphere of any wedding ceremony and impart that sense of the sacred when the marriage takes place within a church.

Wedding dreams come true in the sun

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

WHEN Tralee couple Caroline Sugrue and Jon Scroope pictured their dream wedding, they always envisaged a day totally different from the norm, with an intimate ceremony in a glorious location.

€ 215k for superbly located Milltown home

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

A SUPERB five-bedroomed detached house conveniently located to Killarney, Tralee and Killorglin is priced to sell for the excellent value price of €215,000.

Forget the ring, is the dowry up to scratch?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

"Dress? Check. Flowers? Check. Reception? Booked. Charlaois Heifer? … pardon?"

Practical stuff to do before tying the knot

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

AS every couple who has ever been married well knows, it's as much a time for practical considerations as it is for reflecting on a shared future.

Going to the chapel!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

MANY couples enjoy the spiritual aspect of marriage and as a consequence, choose to be married in Church. If you have decided to get married in Church then there are some steps that need to be taken in advance to ensure that everything is in order.

Inspiring location for your wedding

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

LOCATED in the heart of one of Kerry's most scenic towns, Ballybunion's Golf Hotel is just a stone's throw from the beach and world famous golf course, ideal for inspiring wedding photographs.

The perfect wedding... without breaking the bank

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

WHEN it comes to planning a wedding, the biggest concern facing most couples is the cost. At a time when money is tight for everyone, forking out for an extravagant wedding isn't always easy.

What saying 'I do' really means for your future

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

COMMITTING to spending the rest of your life with somebody is a big step.

Under fire for remarks on emigration

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

A chara, I believe Deputy Michael HealyRae's criticism (Letters to the editor, The Kerryman, January 25) of Minister Michael Noonan's remarks on emigration warrants a response.

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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

49 Whitebridge is a well finished modernised fourbedroom semi-detached residence located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Whitebridge Manor, Killarney. There is an asking price of € 185,000 on this property not € 145,000 as previously stated on these pages.

Cottage life not far from Kenmare town for € 225k

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

OAKDENE Cottage in Mucksna, Kenmare, is a three-bedroom house in a prime location only 1.5 miles from the heritage town of Kenmare. There is an asking price of € 225,000 on this property.

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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

27 KNOCKMOYLE, Tralee, is a semidetached three-bedroom bungalow, situated in a quiet mature residential estate within walking distance of Tralee town centre.

Bodhrán-maker meets a growing demand

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

Davey stretches it into a board and lets it dry. The skin has to be wet for a second time and Davey says that he hangs it outside when drying.

Strikes placed at Co-op creameries

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

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Factory captures USSR order

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

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Conventions called as government falls

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

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GAA gives massive vote of confidence to Frank King

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

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How to pay less to the dreaded taxman

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

THERE are many ways of saving tax, depending on your circumstances. Some of the more common are:

Students give thumbs down to flouride in our drinking water

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

OSCAR Wilde claimed that ' youth was wasted on the young.' Not so with the Transition Year Students from Mounthawk School in Tralee.

Go easy with that 'defaulter' label, Enda

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

ENDA Kenny's recent proclamation, in relation to paying the unsecured bond holders of Anglo Irish Bank, that "we are not going to have the name 'defaulter' written on our foreheads" rested a little uneasy with me. His logic is (I think) by looking after the pennies, the pounds will take care of themselves. In other words, (Enda thinks) if we pay now, Europe will re-negotiate, which will eventually save us billions. This is what I am hearing anyway!

Closing Irish embassies

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

Sir, No one needs to be reminded that our Nation is suffering through an economic calamity.

Council has a role in Dingle's 'dog doo' problem

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:24 +0000

Sir, After reading the article 'Dingle dogged by a dirty habit' in The Kerryman of January 25, I felt it was necessary to point out that it is not only the dog owners who need to co-operate but also the County Council.