Daily Archives: October 9, 2019

News

Cabinet At Tralee Antiques Shop Causing A Holy Show

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The cabinet next to a statue of Our Lady Of Lourdes.

CAN you see the resemblance?

The owner of a Tralee antiques store contacted us after a photo of a cabinet caused a bit of a stir on their facebook page.

Tom O’Connell of Vintage Vendors in Moyderwell said the interesting aspect of the piece is people’s interpretation of the natural pattern of the wood grain on the door, which to many has a striking resemblance to that of The Virgin Mary.

“Another interesting fact about the cabinet is that if the door is removed and turned upside down the image can be interpreted in the same way,” said Tom.

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He said they posted pictures of the cabinet on Facebook and the response has been amazing with the pictures being viewed over 11,000 times.

Many have left comments agreeing that the resemblance is striking and they have even had plenty visitors to view the cabinet in person, but not everyone that comes to visit can see the resemblance.

“But I must admit that when a statue of “Our Lady of Lourdes” was offered up for comparison the resemblance is undeniable,” said Tom.

Tom said he knows little as to the origins of the cabinet other than that it is an Edwardian mahogany display cabinet c. 1910 – 1915 stamped Greenlands Ltd, Hereford England and that it came from a residence in Northern Ireland before being purchased by a Tralee man.

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Entertainment, News

Liam Livens Up The Canteen At Kerry College In Clash During Positive Mental Health Week

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Musician Liam O’Connor rocks the canteen in Kerry College Clash campus. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT wasn’t a normal Wednesday lunchtime at Kerry College Clash campus.

Acclaimed musician Liam O’Connor paid a visit to the college (formerly known as KCFE) to bring some positivity to students and to be fair he got them on their feet.

Accompanied by musicians from the college, he leapt up on tables and got students to sing along to ‘Zombie’ by the Cranberries and ‘Dirty Old Town’.

It was all part of the College’s activities to mark Positive Mental Health Week as Principal Mary Lucey explained.

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“We believe in supporting and looking after our students from an academic, social, emotional, and mental health point of view. There’s nothing better than an atmosphere of positivity and Liam O’Connor certainly embodies that,” she said.

“On Thursday, out music students under the mentorship of our teacher Miranda Cournane, Loz McCarthy are performing at concert in the Mall from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and we’re inviting all to come along to the event to mark World Mental Health Day,” she added.

News

Reports Of Portuguese Man O’ War Fish On Banna Strand

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A Portuguese Man O’ War

KERRY County Council has received reports of Portuguese Man O’ War fish appearing on Banna Strand in recent days.

The Council is warning that they can inflict very serious stings to humans, while dogs are also vulnerable so members of the public are asked to avoid these fish if they come across them on any beach.

More information is available from Irish Water Safety: http://www.iws.ie/beach/jellyfish-safety.321.html

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Drama Nights Return To The Ballymac Bar

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HAVING enjoyed great success during the summer, Frank Houlihan of Hybreasal Productions is bringing drama back to The Ballymac Bar in Boherbee later this month.

There will be performances of three one-act plays at the back of the bar on October 24, 25 and 26 at 8pm. There’s an American comedy, a Frank O’Connor short story which Frank has adapted to the stage and a premiere of his new play – a dark comedy called ‘The Centipede.’

There’s a drinks reception on the opening night, hosted by the Bar and Diageo. Admission is €10 and all are welcome.

Business/Property, News

IT Tralee Awarded €1.5m For Research Collaboration On Driverless Vehicles

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Professor Joe Walsh.

HEATHER Humphreys TD, Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation, has launched a €4.2m research collaboration on driverless vehicles, which includes a contribution by Government of over €2 million through Science Foundation Ireland , and will be led by Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre,

As part of the programme, researchers from Irish academia, including IT Tralee, global automotive and Irish firms will collaborate on key international challenges facing the development of driverless vehicles, especially those working in the same environments as pedestrians, animals and human-operated vehicles.

The project brings together 11 companies to work on a variety of autonomous systems projects across the automotive, industrial and agricultural sectors.

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Professor Joseph Walsh, Head of School of Stem and Lero@IT Tralee said; “This exciting industry-led partnership research programme will use a range of inexpensive smart sensors and vison systems together with artificial intelligence and machine learning to address situations where decisions are required in real time. The research knowledge gained will help to build world-leading capability in autonomous and adaptive systems, helping to establish Ireland as an important player in the vehicle autonomous eco-system and delivering solutions that can play a significant part in Ireland’s economy.”

Lero@ITTralee’s collaborating industry partners are contributing €650k towards this research programme over the next five years.

Researchers from across Lero along with SFI research centres CONNECT and Insight, will work with multinational industry partners such as Jaguar Land Rover, Kostal, Liebherr and  Valeo; large indigenous Irish companies like Combilift and Dairymaster and smaller Irish companies including Greenval, Mobimetrix, PMS Pavement Management Services Ltd, Reamda and Transpoco.

Professor Brian Fitzgerald, Director, Lero commented, “Revenues from autonomous systems have been projected to be worth over $100 billion by 20301. There is no reason why Ireland cannot be a serious research player in this vital sector.”

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Music Fans Look Forward To Christie Hennessy Celebration

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Mundy.

THE Christie Hennessy Celebration of Songwriters and Musicians is  just weeks away now and it’s set to be a great weekend featuring excellent music talent and special guest, Irish singer-songwriter, Mundy.

This years event will once again be taking place at the Ashe Hotel in Tralee Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 and is a must for music fans.

The Friday night will feature the Troubadour Club night with eight different bands and solo artists playing three original songs. The acts are Pam & Joe O’Connor, Kieran Kelly, Seamus Harty, Queenless Kings, Liam O’Connor & Band, Roy Buckley, Loughy, Dara, Syrens and Glenn Dunleavy. Tickets cost €10 and include a free pint at the bar before 9pm.

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Saturday night will feature 10 acts performing one song each in the Cara Credit Union Sponsored IMRO Song Contest, with Mundy appearing as special guest on the evening.

Also during the weekend, Matt Kelleghan (Moving Hearts and sound engineer for Planxty & Christy Moore) will give a special workshop in The Ashe Hotel on the Saturday at 2pm.

The theme will be ‘the importance of live sound at gigs, song arrangements, pre-production and recording’. For more about the festival, check out their facebook page here

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Sponsored: Presentation Castleisland — A Positive School Culture Based On Core Values And Beliefs

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PRESENTATION Secondary School Castleisland is holding its Open Day and Enrolment on Saturday, October 19 next from 10am – 1pm, with the Principal’s address at 11am.

Presentation Castleisland offers the following benefits :

• Inclusive, welcoming environment

• Positive school culture based on core values and beliefs

• Wide range of academic opportunities, subject options, Transition Year (TY) and L.C.V.P.
— TY is a Joint Venture with St. Patricks Secondary School
— Provides an exciting, innovative and challenging programme of study

• Leaving Cert 2019 – 70% of our students achieved over 400 points
— With 95% progression to 3rd level

• Leading STEM promoting school, nurturing students’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths
— Currently in year 2 of a 3 year Digital Programme

• Supervised study, lunchtime clubs & after-school activities

• School canteen, providing healthy food options

• Overall Winners of National Student Enterprise Programme in 2018 & 2019
— 7 County Enterprise titles 2019

• 27 All-Ireland Basketball titles
— Current All Ireland U14 schools champions

•Ladies Football and Camogie also played

• Lunchtime Clubs
— Coding
— Chess
— Science

• School Choir
— Just recently produced their 1st CD

As reigning All-Ireland U14 Schools Basketball champions, Pres Castleisland has been granted an automatic invitation to represent Ireland at the inaugural International Schools Federation (ISF) World Schools U15 Basketball Cup in Zadar, Croatia in March 2020.

When John Enright, Basketball coach for Presentation Secondary School Castleisland, was planning the year ahead for the various teams under his guidance, he certainly hadn’t planned a trip to Croatia for his charges.

Excitement is growing amongst the U15 basketballers at the thoughts of representing their school and their country and no doubt it will reach fever pitch by March.

Thoughts have now turned to the serious matter of fundraising as all costs, including flights will have to be met by those participating. Given the community spirit in Castleisland, the girls are hopeful of great support which will make the cost burden easier to manage.

Commenting on the news, school Principal, Katherina Broderick, said she was delighted with the news and it was just reward for the commitment of the girls to basketball in Presentation Castleisland, which is the most successful school in Ireland with 27 All-Ireland titles.