Archive for March 9th, 2015

JUVENILE CLUB NOTES SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ: After a great ‘run’ and great performances, our Scór na bPáistí dancers and singers, who are champions of the Tralee and Naomh Breandán Districts, were unluckily pipped at the county semi-finals in Cnoc na gCaiseal on Sunday last. We had a dozen star performers and it was heartbreak […]

Winter Swimming The winter swimming has been a huge success this year. We had up to 27 swimmers one Sunday with the average amount being 14. All swims were in Togs only and a great craic was had by all during the swima and afterwards enjoying teas, coffees and hot […]

Lotto: There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 02, 05, 15 & 20. The five €30 consolation prizes went to C O’Connor, Betty’s Bar; Bryan O’Sullivan, Clahane; Tim Howarth, Annagh; Carmel Lacey, Derrymore East & Cathy Hogan, Tonevane. Next week’s […]

Juveniles U6, U8, U10s Outdoor training for all of these age groups both boys and girls started back on Saturday last the 7th of March. There were good numbers at training and all were treated to expert coaching not only from all of our fully qualified coaches but from our three […]

Questions & Answers Session With Alan O Donoghue Name: Alan O Donoghue. Senior John Mitchel’s player from/to: 2006 – present. Favourite playing position:  Centre half forward. (Q): What was one of your best games as a player? (A): “For me one of my best or most memorable game was my debut […]

​LOTTO The lotto was held in O Riadas Bar on Monday, 2nd March 2015.  Numbers drawn were 5,20,21,25.  There was no winner. Lucky Dips 1. Joe Whelan, Portarlington 2. Sean Lynch, Rathanny 3. Siobhan Leen, c/o Paula Silles 4. Harry Fitz, c/o Halfway 5. Joanne Riordan, Gortatlea Sellers Prize : […]

ST. PATICK’S DAY PARADE: Club Secretary, Elma Nix and John Collins of our Supporters’Club advise us that we are marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday next. We meet in the clubhouse at 11:00am and then march to our dedicated slot for the start of the Parade. Full Black […]

REGISTRATION: Membership Registration will take place  on the 15th of March membership fees for 2015 are,Senior male players/Adults €50.Juneniles/Students(To 3rd level inclusive)First €40,Second €30 Third €20.Female Players €5 (please note there is an additional charge payable to LGFA).Family €100 (Children and Parents )Social €5. All players must be registered to be eligible to play […]

Gavin O’Connor looks at some things to ponder on for Kerry fans after watching their side take a second heavy beating to Cork in as many years in the National league… 1. No harm in getting a kick up the backside By mid week  Kerry football was on a bit of […]

GARDAÍ are investigating a series of burglaries in the Spa Road/Balloonagh area of town on Thursday/Friday, March 5-6. The four break-ins occurred between 9pm and 5am in the morning and mobile phones, medication, small amounts of cash were among the items taken by the thief or thieves. The person(s) entered the houses via unlocked […]

The Hotel Culinary Arts and Tourism Department (HCT) of the IT Tralee are preparing to host their ‘Food 4 Thought’ event on Wednesday, March 25 at the North Campus from 10am to 3pm. The event which is now in its third year will feature a series of workshops and demonstrations […]

  BUSINESSES in Kerry are being asked to play a part in this year’s upcoming Daffodil Day which this year is set to take place on Friday, March 27. The Irish Cancer Society along with Dell Ireland are hoping that more businesses in Kerry and members of the public around the […]

O’DONNELL’S at Mounthawk played host to a Race Night in aid of Tralee Rugby Club on Friday. Tralee RFC are raising funds to replace the floodlights which were stolen from their grounds last November. Speaking at the event, Jeremy Walsh, Chairman of Tralee RFC said; “Rugby’s a game that’s played in the […]

Our hurling writer, Mike O’Halloran, on a disappointing day for Kerry hurling yesterday… Kerry 0-12 Westmeath 3-18 LOSING three players from their starting 15, Kerry were on the back foot from the start in this Division 2 league game at Austin Stack Park on Sunday. Paud Costello, John Griffin and Dougie […]

ON Tuesday I am showcasing  Kinvara on RTE from the coastal town that bears its name in Galway. Dr. Joanne O’Reilly is the brains behind the natural skincare range. Joanne’s professional background lies in science, specifically the ecology and conservation of the Asian elephant in Indonesia – Joanne loves elephants! She has additional postgraduate […]

THE Kerry Cancer Support Group’s Kerry Cork Health Link Bus literally caught the eye of journalist Brian O’Connell last week which will result in the service being featured on the Sean O’Rourke Show on RTE Radio 1 on Tuesday morning. Mr O’Connell saw the service while out and about in Cork and […]