Daily Archives: November 11, 2019

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Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

Senior Football League

Round 11 The last round of The County League will take place on Sunday next the 17th November in Dromid when our Senior Team V Dromid. We wish the team and management every success in this final round. It is a vital game as a win could mean promotion to Division 1 in 2020. Ballymac Abú!

Ballymac GAA AGM

The AGM of Ballymacelligott GAA club will take place on Sunday 1st December  2019 at 2.00pm at Ballymacelligott GAA Club Meeting rooms. The AGM is open to all full members to attend.

The Outgoing Officers for 2019 are as follows:

Cathaoirleach: Diarmuid Ó Loínsigh (3 year term served)

Leas Cathaoirleach: John Rice

Runaí: Máirín Ní Shéaghdha (3 year term served)

Leas Runaí: Dave Slattery  (Not going forward)

Cisteoir: Mike Brosnan.

Leas Chisteoir: Mike Sweeney  (Not going forward)
Oifigeach Caidreamh Poiblí/PRO: Noelle O’Brien. (3 year term served)

Cláraitheoir/Registrar:   Dave Slattery  (Not going forward)
Oifigeach Oiliúna/Coaching Officer : Stephen O’Brien
County Board Delegate Tom Herlihy
Toscairí Coiste Trá Lí/Tralee Board Delegates:    Declan O’Connell & John Rice.
Toscaire Coiste Naomh Bhreandánaigh/St. Brendans Board Delegate:  Jer Lynch
Oifigeach Leanaí/Childrens Officer :  Joanne Long        (Appointed)
Oifigeach Cultúra/Scór Officer: Josephine Fearns.  (3 year term served)
Toscairí Naomh Chiaráin/St. Kierans Delegates: Mike Sweeney. (Not going forward)

Health & Wellbeing Officers: Anne Savage, Anne Kenny. (Appointed)

School Liaison Officers: Anne Kenny, John Rice (Appointed)

Ballymacelligott GAA Executive Committee

James Godley, Kieran Savage, Tom Herlihy, Fionnán Fitzgerald, Bernard Cassidy,  Helen Leen, Oonagh O’Rahilly, Pádraig Laide, Kevin Leen, Bridget Leen,  Anthony Curran, Ger Collins,  Dave Slattery, Donal Rahilly and  Declan O’Connell.

The following dates apply:

Nominations & Motions – Returned to the Club Secretary not later than 10.00pm Thursday 21st November

All those nominated will have until 10.00pm Sunday  November 24th to confirm if they wish to contest positions

All nominations & motions must be returned by email or text to Club Runaí.

email: [../Ballymac%20GAA%202019/Maureen/used%20often/AGM%202017%20Ballymac/Annual%20Report%202017/secretary.ballymacelligott.kerry@gaa.ie]secretary.ballymacelligott.kerry@gaa.ie Mobile: 087-9795220.

Well Done to Ballymac Players on The Green Team

On Sunday the curtain raiser to the Senior County Championship was  the Munster Post Primary U-15 final involving Tralee CBS and St Brendan’s Killarney. This was a great game and many congratulations to THE CBS team and management who won the Brother Colm Taft Cup.

Ballymac GAA are rightly proud of their three players on the CBS team: Aidan Horgan, Luke Horgan and Diarmuid Galvin. Well done to you all.

Ballymac GAA Lotto Results from Monday 4th November 19

This weeks lotto draw took place in The Half Way Bar.

The Jackpot was €5,300.00. There was no winner.

The Numbers drawn were: 2,10,11 & 24.

Congratulations to the following Lucky Dip winners (€30 EACH)

1. Cliona Brosnan Arrabella.

2. Brian Kearney C/O Tom Leen.

3. Tony Riordan Ballymac

4. Dot West C/O Tony Marshall.

5. ON LINE WINNER: Bruce Hannah, Gortatlea.

Sellers prize: Dave Allman. (€30)

We thank all our lotto sellers and supporters. All your support is greatly appreciated.

Next Weeks Jackpot is €5,400.00 and the draw will take place in O Riadas on Monday 11th November  2019.

Tickets can also be purchased on line by clicking here now and you could win the €5,400.00 jackpot!

Tickets for our Lotto are also  for sale at The Half Way Shop & Bar, O’Riadas Bar, Boyles Hardware Clash and Horan’s Fruit and Veg, The Horan Centre Tralee.

We thank all our lotto sellers and supporters.

All your support is greatly appreciated.

Quiz Alert

O’Brennan Parents Council holding a quiz on Thursday 14th November at 8pm in the Halfway Bar Ballymac. Teams of 4 €10 per person. All welcome

Ballymacelligott Parish Bazaar & Sale of Work:

The Annual Ballymacelligott Parish Bazaar and Sale of Work takes place once again this year. It will be held at St. Brendan’s Hall Ballydwyer on this Sunday 17th November from 6pm until 10pm and Monday 18thNovember 7.30pm until late. A large selection of Hampers, Door Prizes, Auctions and Raffles will be available on both nights. Lots of activities for both young and old plus great fun is guaranteed and all are most welcome to what is always a very enjoyable event!

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Na Gaeil GAA Club News

Munster Championship    All roads lead to Mallow GAA Grounds on Saturday next November 16th where Na Gaeil will play Kilshannig of Cork in the Premier Junior Munster Championship Quarter Final at 1.30pm.

It is a historic day for our club and we urge you all to come out in your droves, wearing your club colours, to support this great bunch of players whose commitment and dedication throughout the year has been immense. Your presence and vocal support will give a huge boost to the team.

Bus     A bus will be leaving Na Gaeil at 11.15am on Saturday morning for Mallow GAA Grounds at a cost of €10 per person. If you wish to travel please contact Seán at the Clubhouse.

St. Brendan’s Championship    Na Gaeil defeated Churchill in the St. Brendan’s Board Championship semi final on Sunday morning in Churchill on a score line of 1-11 to 1-07.

Awards Night    Na Gaeil U12, U13 and U14 footballers gathered in the clubhouse on Sunday evening last for their end of year awards night.

The hall was packed to capacity with players, mentors and parents for the occasion. Present also were the seven players from the club that represented Kerry in Croke Park during the year and who are wonderful role models for all our young players.

Chairperson of Na Gaeil Coiste na nÓg Colm Ó Súllleabháin addressed the large gathering. He thanked the players and mentors for their dedication and commitment during the year and congratulated them on their success in the various competitions.

He also thanked the parents for their continuous support and co-operation throughout the season. Last but not least he wished the Na Gaeil Senior Team the very best of luck next weekend when they take on Kilshannig in the Munster Premier Junior Quarter Final in what will be a historic day for the club.

Everyone sat down to a delicious meal in the hall which was prepared and served up by our wonderful women’s group. It was a great occasion and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone present. We extend a big thank you to our dedicated women who prepared the food and to Seán and Lorcan behind the bar.

Na Gaeil ladies team.

Na Gaeil Ladies    We played Finuge/St. Senans in our last game of the year in Na Gaeil on Sunday in the Diision 1 North Kerry League Final in wet and cold conditions. We got off to a great start with Eimer playing in Maria for the first goal quickly followed by a point from Megan. Finuge/ St. Senans quickly followed up with a goal and a point to level the game.

We replied with a point from Jadyn and two points from Sarah Cunningham but again Finuge/ St. Senans squeezed a goal to level the game after 11 minutes.

But our defence tightened up at this stage with Muireann, Clodagh McHugh and Kate Anne not letting another shot on goal for the rest of the remainder of the half. Freya, Sarah Barrett and Eilis were superb on the half back line as Finuge /St. Senans struggled to get out of their half and we took advantage with two points from Maria and six points from Sarah C.

With the work rate of Erika, Megan and Jadyn in the half forward putting pressure on their defence, Mary and Nora had control of the midfield, creating chances and defending stoutly. We had a healthy lead for the 2nd half. As the evening darkened, we started the 2nd half tightly but we had to make a couple of changes which helped Finuge /St. Senans to get three points on the board before our defence settled down again.

Muire came into the side and helped herself to a point after Allesandra set her up. Sarah scored another three points before we had to take her off with a slight injury. Siena came into the team for her senior debut and almost opened her account with a goal but was fouled as she was kicking the ball with Maria scoring the resulting free.

With a couple of minutes left on the clock, Finuge/ St. Senans scored a goal and a point but after a long 15 months out injured Caragh O’Neill came into the team and helped settle us down to finish off the year with a win on a score line of 1-20 to 3-06. Well done to everyone who has played and trained hard all year. This was another fine team performance despite missing a few players. We were able to add the North Kerry Div 1 Trophy to our Mary Jo A Trophy.

Na Gaeil Ladies Team 2019: Laura Fitzgerald, Sarah Quigley, Mary O’Connell, Brid O’Connor, Nora O’Connell, Jadyn Lucey, Eilis O’Connor, Meagan Sheehy, Meabh Barry, Kate Anne O’Connor, Maria Quirke, Sarah Cunningham, Megan O’Connor ,Clodagh McHugh, Erika O’Sullivan, Marguerite Maunsell, Clodagh O’Connor,  Muireann Moriarty, Emma O’Keeffe, Martina O’Connor, Dearbhla Quirke, Caragh O’ Neill, Freya O’Connor, Sarah Barrett, Carla Hanafin, Muire Kingston, Blaithnaid O’ Connor, Niamh Plunkett, Ciara Rath, Brid Sinnott, Eimer O’Sullivan, Cara Grealish, Hilary Costello, Allesandro De Leo, Siena Lucey.

Annual Mass   Our annual mass for club members with special remembrance of our deceased members will take place in the clubhouse on Thursday November 21st at 8pm. All are welcome.

Race Night     A date for your diary. On Saturday 30th November we are holding an all sponsored Race Night to finance our increasingly expanding Club both on and off the field of play.

It is a special year for the club with the senior team being crowned Premier Junior Champions in May. They now look forward to the first round of the Munster Championship in November with a tilt at the Cork County Champions.

This will bring a new but welcome expense. We ask all our supporters, players and parents to purchase a horse @ € 40 from any member of the Race Committee or from the Club Bar over the coming weeks. There will be a prize for the best dressed lady and gent at the event. There will also be Tote facilities. The night is always a great social occasion in the Club. Be part of it.

AGM   Na Gaeil AGM will be held in the clubhouse on Friday December 6th at 8pm. All members are welcome to attend. All motions and nominations have to be handed into the club or emailed to the secretary Eamon Browne at secretary.nagaeil.kerry@gaa.ie by Friday November 15th.

Na Gaeil Cycling Club    Na Gaeil Cycling Club summer schedule: Saturday mornings at 9.00am from the clubhouse. ALL ARE WELCOME, High Vis essential.

Fir Na Gaeil     Light Football Training for Men who have retired from playing football and for those that have not played and would like to try it out. Very little skill is required. This is a great way to keep fit with light training, ball games and a bit of a laugh. . Training is on Monday and Friday nights in Na Gaeil. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info

Mná Na Gaeil     We are a Gaelic for Mothers and Others team who come together and do a bit of exercise, football training and socialising. Anyone who would like to join are most welcome, No skills are required, just a good attitude and a sense for fun. Training is on Wednesdays and Sunday evenings.  Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.

Lotto   The draw for the jackpot of €2,400 took place on Thursday evening last. Numbers drawn were 9, 13, 17, 18. There was no winner. €50 winners were Paudie O’Keeffe, An Ríocht Stonecraft and Vincent Reidy.  €25 winners were Noreen Dennehy, Hawley Park, Caroline Flahive, Derrylea, Declan & Anne O’Sullivan, Cluain Dara and Jeremy Burke, Castleisland. Next week’s jackpot is €2,500. All are welcome for the draw in the club each Tuesday night at 10.30pm.

Bingo   Bingo is on every Monday night at 8.30pm sharp. We have prize money of over €1,000 guaranteed every week with a mini jackpot that increases fortnightly when not won.  A door prize and a half-time raffle with lovely prizes will also take place every week. A bus service is available at 087 2817577.  You can ring this number for pick up and drop off.  100% of the funds raised go back directly into the club. The bingo is run on a totally voluntary basis by our club members.  A huge thank you to all the parents who offer their time to run this vital fundraiser for the club.  If anyone wants to donate a spot prize for our weekly bingo raffle, please leave it at clubhouse and mark it “Bingo”. Thanks to all our patrons who support this event on a weekly basis.

Cards   A card game is held every Wednesday night in the clubhouse. This is a very sociable occasion where you meet your friends for a great night’s entertainment and relaxation. Starting time is 9.30pm and everyone from novice to senior will enjoy a relaxing game of 45.

Clothes Collection    There is now a Clothes Collection Bin situated in Na Gaeil car park.

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St Pats GAA Club News

Lotto

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 05, 07, 17 & 30. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Maureen Walsh Lohercannon, D. McMahon c/o Jerry Moriarty, Thomas Enright Curraheen, John Kelliher Lohercannon and Tony and Ber O’Callaghan Curragraigue.

Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2,700 and the draw will take place on Sunday night Nov 17th in Skelper Quane’s Bar. Lotto tickets can be purchased online, from any club officer or at the following outlets: Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers, O’Shea’s Shop and Service Station, Poff Motors, Noyeks, Byrnesworth, Rock Inn, O’Dwyer’s Bar, Skelper Quane’s, Betty’s Bar and Keane’s of Curraheen.

Seniors

St Pats seniors progressed to the final of the St Brendans Football Championship following their win over Ardfert mid-day last Sunday in Blennerville on a scoreline of 5-17 to 1-9. The home side was in control all through and led 3-11 to 1-4 at the short whistle. Fergal O’Brien (3) & David O’Callaghan & Brian Murphy (1each) were the goalscorers. Daithi Griffin scored Ardfert’s solitary goal, just before halftime. Mike Hennessy reffed the game. This victory ensures that we play the winners between Na Gaeil and Churchill in the final at a date yet to be decided.

Our last County League game of the year is this Sunday, the 17th of November in Blennerville at 2pm against Firies. A win will guarantee our division 3 status for next year so we urge all our supporters to come and cheer on the boys on Sunday.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Tralee CBS who won the Corn an Bhrathair Cholim Taft (15 A Football) final last Sunday against St Brendans Killarney on a score line of 3-09 to 1-08. And to our St Pats senior player, Liam O’Sullivan who was part of the management team.

Congratulations to East Kerry who are the Garvey’s Supervalu Senior Football Championship 2019 champions on their convincing win against Dr. Crokes last Sunday in Austin Stacks Park. No doubt they’ll be partying like its 1999!

Congratulations to the boys and girls that were invested into Blennerville Beaver and Cub Scouts last week.

Sympathy

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of John Maunsell Castlegregory and Mary Anne O’Connor Oakpark Demesne.

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Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

 

Kerins O’Rahillys’ Jake Foley and Sean Collins who both starred for CBS The Green in their Munster U15A final win over The Sem on Sunday in Austin Stack Park.

U12 GIRLS

Last Sunday we played Churchill in the Town League Plate final but unfortunately it wasn’t our day. Congrats to Churchill on their win.

Thanks to the girls and their coaches for the great work all year. Thanks also to the Moms and Dads for supporting your daughters.

U14 GIRLS

Our year has come to an end with the girls beating Austin Stacks in the Division 1 North Kerry plate final and also winners of the Town League.

Well done to the girls and their coaches and also to their families for the great support all year.

Best of luck to the girls who are moving up to U16s in 2020. Keep up the great work!

U15 DISTRICT

Our 15 year olds are playing in this competition next Saturday in Ballyrickard. It will be in blitz format and commences at 2p.m.

Each club representing Tralee District will bring five girls. More details to follow.

Best of luck to the Tralee District , our girls and our coaches Con, Tricia and Paddy.

We will have a shop in Ballyrickard with teas/ coffees etc. – all reasonably priced!

U16 GIRLS

We are awaiting a date for our final game . Texts will be sent as soon as we know.

SENIOR LADIES

Best of luck to our ladies and their coaches who are away to Mitchels in the North Kerry Senior League Division 2 Pate final next Sunday, November 17th. Please support!

Time to be confirmed.

MOMS NIGHT OUT

Every year we organise a night out for all women in the club before Christmas.

This year we are heading to Charlies on Friday November 22nd. There will be music on the night.

A 3 course meal will be €22.50 and if you’re having a glass of wine with your meal it will be €28.

Can you let Shirley know by Friday November 15th if you’re joining us as Mike will have to organise staff. It promises to be a great night with a karaoke to entertain us.

CHRISTMAS FAIR AND JUVENILE PARTY

On Sunday December 8th, we will have our annual Christmas party for our Juvenile Academy and children in our community. Keep this day free everyone!

 

Also we will be holding a Christmas Fair the same day. More details to follow over the coming weeks.

SNIPPETS from “top of the right”

•                     Congratulations to East Kerry on their Garvey’s Co Senior Championship win.

•                     Hard luck to Dr Crokes who nationally, have carried the Kerry flag with honour for many years.

•                     East Kerry’s win proves yet again how fine the margins are in Kerry Senior football.  O’Rahillys will know how close we came to beating the eventual champions in that Round 3 thriller in Austin Stack Park only a few weeks ago.

•                     That two-point loss after extra time should certainly provide plenty of motivation for Championship 2020….

•                     A massive congratulations to U15 CBS The Green on their Munster final win over The Sem on Sunday in Austin Stack Park.

•                     Special mention to our two players who had great performances on the day. Jake Foley played full back and Sean Collins played a very solid game in goals – pulling off two great penalty saves. Well done lads.

•                     The Snippets Man hears that our U10 boys had a great night on Friday night when they were treated to an end of season thank you at Bowling Buddies where some serious skills were on display.  Some lovely food served up to them afterwards helped restore lost energy.

·         Thanks to Richie and Dave, Mark and Alan for their help and commitment all year.

·         Best wishes to the new Tralee Town and Country magazine which debuts next Thursday.

·         It’s great to see the return of the redoubtable Kerry O’Shea, who will be penning the Tralee Town News pages.

CONDOLENCES

All at the club wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Breda Commane of Knockmoyle and Moss O’Connor of Kerin’s Park and formerly of O’Rahilly’s Villas.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

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Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

The under 11/12s who received awards from captain of the Causeway team Muiris Delaney at the Tralee Parnells Awards Night at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

Parnells Awards Night Photos Online: 
Congratulations all the teams who were were at the Tralee Parnells Awards Night 2019 on Friday the 8th of November. It was a very enjoyable and well attended evening, with with music by DJ Big Jim for the disco and a delicious selection of baked goods kindly contributed by parents.

We have a selection of photographs from some of the hurling and camogie teams recognised on the the night.  There are viewable on our club social media.  Thank you to our generous sponsors, including Nadúr Spa @Ballygarry House  Hotel.

Young players at the Tralee Parnells Awards Night at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Young players at the Tralee Parnells Awards Night at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Young players at the Tralee Parnells Awards Night at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Under 13/14 players at the Tralee Parnells Awards Night at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

Club 2019 Social Night:
A 50 seater bus has been booked so reserve your place on the link on Parnells social media. €10 to confirm your place must be dropped to Ronan Gilsenan (Tech Co located just off the square in Tralee) and write your name on the envelope.
Bus leaves Tralee at 7.30pm and returns at 1am.   Time for the senior Hurlers and Camogie players, Club Managers, Coaches and Parents to let their hair down and enjoy a night out on the 7th of December in a mystery location.

2019 AGM:
Nomination, motion forms available on request from club secretary David Brick, secretary.traleeparnells.kerry@gaa.ie
Forms should be returned to the Secretary by email.
Tralee Parnells AGM 2019. To be held:-
Friday 15th Nov, 7.30 PM at Kerins O’Rahillys.

Good Luck Strength and Conditioning Crew:
In partnership with Coach Diarmuid Brennan, we are launching 12x Mondays and 12x Fridays, beginning November 18 and 22, Sports Hall @ CBS The Green.
Our winter Strength & Conditioning Programme welcomes players (including new adults, and juveniles born 2006 or earlier), coaches, mothers, sisters, aunties, nanas!
Contact to 087-0956743 to book a place, €72pp for 1x night , €144 for both nights.

News

Gardaí To Have More Foot Patrols In Tralee During Christmas Shopping Period

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GARDAI say there will have a greater presence in Tralee during the Christmas shopping period.

There will be dedicated foot patrols in Tralee town centre and in Manor West, beginning from now until Christmas.

They will be calling into businesses to offer advice on security, CCTV and crime prevention.

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Their cluster initiative launched in May, where gardaí are assigned to six designated areas, is continuing, but there will be extra gardai assigned to complement this initiative.

Gardaí are also encouraging the public to use the See Something Say Something service if they see any anti-social behaviour and crime. They can text Tralee followed by the information to 50555.

News

Lost iPhone And Set Of Keys Handed Into Tralee Garda Station

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TWO items have been handed into Tralee Garda Station which gardaí would like to reunite with their owners,

An iPhone X was found in the Manor West Shopping Centre car park yesterday and handed into the station. It’s a black phone but it’s locked with no photos or distinguishing features.

However, the owner has a flight booked from Dublin to Chicago on November 23. That was the only piece of information on the screen.

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Also, a set of car keys was found on Derrymore beach and was handed into the station last night. It’s a Nissan car key with two house keys and a blue security door-type key.

If any of the above items sound familiar or if you can help in tracing the owners, you are asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.

News

Gardaí Investigate Criminal Damage And Theft Incidents In Tralee

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GARDAI are looking for the public’s assistance in their investigations into criminal damage and theft incidents in the Tralee area.

On the night of Monday, November 4 into the morning of November 5, two vehicles had their tyres slashed in the Gallowsfield estate.

The cars, a black Nissan Quasqai and a blue Nissan Tiida, parked outside the homes of the owners, each had their four tyres slashed. If anyone saw anything suspicious in the area around this time to contact Tralee Garda Station.

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Also, between midnight Thursday, November 7 and Sunday morning at 10.30am, a trailer was stolen from the Powerscourt area of Tralee.

The eight foot by four foot, two wheel silver trailer has red painted bars and the initials ‘DH’ are etched into the steel beneath it. If anyone has been offered the trailer for sale or witnessed it being taken, they are asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.

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Guidance Counsellors Organise Talks And Careers Fair At Kerry Sports Academy

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Members of the organising committee of the upcoming Careers Fair & Information sessions. From left Guidance Counsellors – Bernie Slattery (Brookfield College & St. Michael’s Listowel), Eibhlín Ní Mhuicheartaigh (Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí), Niamh Dwyer (Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore), Mary Dowling (Kerry College of Further Education, Listowel Campus). Photo by Domnick Walsh

THE Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors has organised a Careers Fair and Information Talks to mark College Awareness Week.

The series of Information Talks are on Tuesday, November 19th at 7pm and 8pm and the Careers Fair takes place on Wednesday, November 20th from 9am to 1pm.

Both events will take place in the brand new Kerry Sports Academy at the Institute of Technology, Tralee, North Campus. The Careers Fair is open to the public and all second level schools from 9.00am to 1.00pm and admission is €3

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This event gives the opportunity to all second and third level students, their parents and adults who are returning to or progressing in their education to meet staff from a huge variety of education providers.

Universities, Institutes of Technology from throughout Ireland will have stands at the event as well as some colleges from the UK and Europe.

Post Leaving Certificate Colleges (PLCs) from Kerry, Cork and Limerick will be represented as well as Agricultural colleges, the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána.

Organisations providing apprenticeships and traineeships such as Kerry Education and Training Board and those offering more practical and skills-based training such as the National Learning Network Kerry will also be in attendance.

Representatives from SUSI Grants, HEAR (Higher Education Access Route) and DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) will be available to answer any queries from students, parents and adults returning to education.  Information talks for students on PLC and Apprenticeships will take place at various times during the day.

Information talks for parents and adults will be held on Tuesday evening, the 19th.  Admission is free and they provide parents with the opportunity to support their son/daughter in this important decision. Similarly any students and interested adults are welcome to attend the relevant talks.

The times are as follows:

7pm & 8pm — SUSI Grants

7pm — Information on the CAO system for parents; EUNICAS (Colleges in Europe); HEAR (Higher Education Access Scheme)

8pm — Options for Adult Learners;  UCAS (Colleges in the UK); DARE (Disability Access Route to Education)

Niamh Dwyer, PRO of Kerry Branch of IGC said; “We are delighted to be part of a nationwide campaign to promote the importance of post-secondary education. There are lots of options out there and College Awareness Week encourages people of all ages to consider further education and training as part of their future. It is important that students and adults can make the choice to pursue the course best suited to their interests, abilities and dreams, whether that is a PLC qualification, an apprenticeship or traineeship or a college degree.

Sport

REPORT/PHOTOS: Clanmaurice Through To All-Ireland Final

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Risteárd Ó Fuaráin on the Kerry club’s win in the semifinal on Sunday…

Clanmaurice 0-11

St Brenda’s 0-3

Rachel McCarthy and Áine O’Connor of Clanmaurice in action.

Following Kerry’s All-Ireland victory in September, Clanmaurice will be hoping to repeat the feat as they face Raharney of Westmeath in the All-Ireland Junior Club Camogie Final on Sunday, 24 November.

Clanmaurice overcame the challenge of St. Brenda’s, Ballymacnab of Armagh in their semi-final clash at St. Rynagh’s GAA Club, Offaly yesterday while their final opponents defeated St. Dominic’s of Roscommon.

On a cold day for camogie, Clanmaurice played against the wind in the first half and had gone into a 0-5 to 0-2 lead by the 10 minute mark.

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However, the sides were level at 3 points each 8 minutes later. Clanmaurice were back in the lead in the 20th minute and they stretched that lead to two points at the 25th minute and that left the halftime score, Clanmaurice 0-5 St. Brenda’s, Ballymacnab 0-3.

Patrice Diggin converted 4 frees and scored 1 from play in the first half. Clanmaurice had trailed at halftime in the Munster Final against St. Joseph’s, Doora-Barefield of Clare but had put in a massive second half performance and yesterday proved to be no different.

Olivia Dineen in action.

By the 38th minute Clanmaurice had gone into a 0-8 to 0-3 lead and this had stretched to 0-10 to 0-3 at the 45 minute mark.

There was no way back for St. Brenda’s, Ballymacnab and Clanmaurice booked their final berth on a scoreline of 0-11 to 0-3.

St. Brenda’s had battled all the way but Clanmaurice had too many aces in their pack and the experienced garnered from previous club and intercounty campaigns propelled them to victory.

They will now prepare for a final meeting with Raharney and all in Kerry Camogie wish both Team and Management the very best of luck.

Patrice Diggin, Pete Young and Michelle Costello celebrate the win.

Kerry Team and Scorers: Aoife Fitzgerald, Elaine Ryall, Liz Houlihan, Michelle Costello, Niamh Leen, Sara Murphy, Áine O’Connor, Patrice Diggin (0-8, 0-6f), Laura Collins, Rachel McCarthy, Jackie Horgan (0-3), Olivia Dineen, Jessica Fitzell, Julianne O’Keeffe, Alanna Maunsell.

Substitutions: Clodagh Walsh for Alanna Maunsell, Saidhbhe Horgan for Jessica Fitzell, Tréise Moran for Laura Collins, Emma Lawlor for Julianne O’Keeffe, Eilish Harrington for Áine O’Connor

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PHOTOS: Celebrating The Champions Of 1994 And 1969 At Stacks Clubhouse

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Pat Slattery, Owen Moynihan and Pa Laide at the function to honour members of the 1969 minor and 1994 senior championship winning teams. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT’S been a good weekend for Austin Stacks GAA Club.

With East Kerry winning the county championship, it means the Rockies will enter the Munster Club Championship at the semi-final stage where they will play Nemo Rangers next Sunday in Páirc Ui Rinn at 1.30pm.

At half-time during Sunday’s county final, the Austin Stacks team of 1994 were honoured, but the club held its own celebration of that championship winning team and the minor champions of 1969 at the clubhouse in Connolly Park.

Organised by Eddie Barrett and Jim Naughton, they contacted and invited members of both teams and there was a good turnout on the night.

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Captained by John O’Keeffe, the panel of 1969 featured fellow Kerry stars Ger Power and Ger O’Keeffe as well as Joe Parker, John Crean, John Joe Naughton (RIP), Breannáin Mangan, Noel Kelter, Eddie O’Connor, Pat Dowling, Michael Sugrue, Tommy Kennington, Terry McSweeney, Ciarán Sugrue, Fergus Dillon, Timmy Clifford, Niall Murphy, Tony O’Keeffe, Ger MacNamara, George Dineen, Pat McElligott and Rory McSweeney (RIP).

The senior panel of 1994 consisted of Michael Hussey, Liam Liddy, Jerry Fitzmaurice, Pat Slattery, John Galvin (RIP), Kieran Browne, Malachy Nagle, Cormac Kennedy, Pa Laide, Gerry Lynch, Darren Aherne, Denis Sayers, Owen Moynihan, Martin McKivergan, Donal McEvoy, John Barry, John Walsh, Kevin Barry, John Browne, Eddie Dowling, Barry Masterson, Billy O’Lehan, Brian Shanahan, Cathal Naughton, Danny McCannon, Don Shanahan, Ger Teahon, Hugh O’Donnell, John Harrington, Liam O’Carroll, Michael McKenna and Pat Costello.

A number of players from both panels were present, while deceased members and people who couldn’t make it, were represented by family members.

Guest of honour on the night was Chairman of the Kerry County Board, Tim Murphy, who said holding such nights to celebrate past teams was important and fitting.

He said the tradition that Stacks has and the work that has gone into their underage teams, will ensure that the club will be back winning county titles again in the near future.

Club Chairperson welcomed all present and said while 1994 and 1969 were good years for the club, it shouldn’t be forgotten that winning the club championship title this year was also a fine achievement.

All members of the teams received a certificate and afterwards enjoyed a bite to eat and a night of reminiscing about past glories. Scroll down for photos…

1969 minors Joe Parker, Niall Murphy, John O’Keeffe and Tim Clifford at the function to honour members of the 1969 minor and 1994 senior championship winning teams. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Fergus Dillon, Colm Mangan and Ger O’Keeffe at the function to honour members of the 1969 minor and 1994 senior championship winning teams. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pat McElligott and grandson Patrick McElligott at the function to honour members of the 1969 minor and 1994 senior championship winning teams. Photo by Dermot Crean
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John Galvin and Michael Hickey at the function to honour members of the 1969 minor and 1994 senior championship winning teams. Photo by Dermot Crean
Members and representatives of the 1969 minor team with Chairman of Kerry County Board Tim Murphy and Chairperson of Austin Stacks GAA Club Mairead Fernane at the function to honour members of the 1969 minor and 1994 senior championship winning teams. Back from left; Colm Mangan (representing his brother Breannáin), Tommy Naughton (representing his late father John Joe), Ger Power, Fergus Dillon, Pat McElligott, Tim Clifford and Niall Murphy. Front from left; Joe Parker, Ger O’Keeffe, John O’Keeffe, Chairman of Kerry County Board Tim Murphy, Chairperson of Austin Stacks GAA Club Mairead Fernane and George Dineen. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Elma Nix, Eileen Nagle, Mary Fitzmaurice and Katie Nagle at the function to honour members of the 1969 minor and 1994 senior championship winning teams. Photo by Dermot Crean
Members and representatives of the 1994 team, management and selectors with Chairman of Kerry County Board Tim Murphy and Chairperson of Austin Stacks GAA Club Mairead Fernane at the function to honour members of the 1969 minor and 1994 senior championship winning teams. Front row – Eddie Barrett (organising committee & team selector 1994); Nicola Galvin (representing her Dad, the late John Galvin); Mairead Fernane (Austin Stacks Chairperson); Tim Murphy (Chairman, Kerry Co. Board); John Walsh; Owen Moynihan; Denis O’Regan (Dee Butcher/Team Sponsor 1994.) Middle Row – Jerry Fitzmaurice; Ger Teahon; Pa Laide; Michael Hickey (1994 team selector); Niall Lucey (rep. late Paul Lucey, Trainer/Selector); John Harrington; Cormac Kennedy; Jim Naughton, (father of Cathal Naughton /organising committee & team selector 1994); Brian Shanahan. Back row – Martin McKivergan; Malachy Nagle; Pat Slattery (captain); Eddie Dowling; Donal McEvoy; Kieran Browne; Ger Power (Trainer); Denis Sayers. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The 1994 Austin Stacks team presented to the crowd at half time during the county final on Sunday. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlin
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PHOTOS: Over 200 Enjoy ‘Ireland AM’ Event At Ballygarry

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Presenters of Ireland AM, Simon Delaney and Anna Daly at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

THEY came from all over the county and far beyond for the first Ireland AM lifestyle event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday.

Hosted by Anna Daly Simon Delaney and Deric Ó h’Artagáin from the Virgin Media One show, over 200 (mostly) ladies paid  €85 a head to enjoy a wonderful morning and afternoon of fashion, cookery, health topics and more.

Guests included Celia Holman Lee, Mark Rogers of Benefit Cosmetics, Sleep Consultant Lucy Wolfe, Ireland AM’s Noel Cunningham shared tips from his new book “Noel Cunningham’s Guide to Modern Irish Manners” and Lizzy Lyons from Listowel gave a cookery demo.

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There was also many stalls for ladies to shop and a traditional afternoon tea with a glass of prosecco to boot.

There was a huge selection of spot prizes throughout the day and an exclusive goodie bag to send everyone home happy. Scroll down for photos…

Lorraine and Kathleen Kelleher at the Ireland AM event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Helen Lawless, Rachel O’Donoghue and Geraldine O’Donoghue at the Ireland AM event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marcella Histon, Therese Fitzgerald, Rachel Flood and Tina Broderick at the Ireland AM event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sheila Quirke, Cathy Duggan and Diane Corbett at the Ireland AM event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Aileen Griffin, Fiona Sheehan and Mary V Dennehy at the Ireland AM event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Catherine Sugrue, Jo O’Connor and Deirdre Lyons at the Ireland AM event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jane Prendeville and Marina O’Shea at the Ireland AM event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Lorraine Flanagan and Angela Sheehan at the Ireland AM event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Martina Colgan, Marie O’Flynn and Siobhan Murphy at the Ireland AM event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ballygarry’s Gina Groves and Marie Galvin at the Ireland AM event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ireland AM’s Deric Ó hArtagáin at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The packed crowd at the Ireland AM event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anna Daly and Simon Delaney talking to guests at the Ireland AM event at Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

 

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‘Be Winter Ready’ Campaign For Kerry Launched

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At the launch of the ‘Be Winter Ready’ campaign were, back row, from left: Priscilla Lynch, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare; David O’Sullivan, Interagency Emergency Mgt. Office; Cllr. Damien Boylan, deputising for the Lord Mayor of Cork; Inp. James Hallahan, An Garda Siochana; Kieran Minihan, Ambulance Service; Cllr. Christopher O’Sullivan, Mayor of the County of Cork; Niall Kelleher, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, and John Donegan, Sen Eng. Cork Co. Co.; Front (left) Ruth Buckley, Dep. Chief Executive, Cork City Council and Kevin Higgins, Cork Fire Service. Photo: Brian Lougheed

THE regional “Be Winter Ready” campaign for Cork and Kerry was launched last week.

The awareness campaign is an inter-agency initiative across Cork and Kerry involving the HSE, Kerry County Council, Cork City Council, Cork County Council, local Fire Services and An Garda Síochána.

The public awareness campaign was launched at St Mary’s Primary Care Centre in Gurranbraher, Cork and was attended by the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Niall Kelleher.

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“Be Winter Ready” is a nationwide co-ordinated campaign involving statutory services which emphasises the regional coordination and preparation in place in relation to severe winter weather events and where a response to severe weather is required on a cross-county border basis.

The aim is to raise public awareness about the challenges which winter can present and to advise individuals, homeowners, businesses and the wider community about the steps they can take to prepare for adverse weather like freezing conditions, snow and ice, storms and flooding.

The ”Be Winter Ready” booklet, which contains tips and advice for homeowners, motorists, businesses and the elderly, and which is published by the Office of Emergency Planning, is available at offices of Kerry County Council and on the homepage of the council’s website.

Kerry County Council is prepared for dealing with severe weather over the winter season through its Severe Weather Assessment Team, which assesses and advises the public based on weather forecasts from Met Éireann.

The council also makes preparations annually for the salting of roads and footpaths, inter-agency responses to emergencies as required, and public communications to advise the public about travel disruption.

Cllr Kelleher said Kerry County Council is working hand in hand with An Garda Síochana, Kerry Fire Service, Kerry Civil Defence, and the Health Service Executive to meet the various challenges caused by adverse weather conditions.

“We ask everyone to prepare for winter weather conditions and listen out for forecasts and warnings. The cooperation of the public is essential in ensuring that any issues which arise can be deal with speedily and effectively.”

 

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Comfort For Chemo Kerry To Host Free Information Evening On Men’s Cancers

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Mary Fitzgerald and Mikey Sheehy launch the upcoming information evening on Men’s Cancers. Photo by Dermot Crean

COMFORT for Chemo Kerry will host a free information evening— ‘Maintenance For Men’ — on Men’s Cancers on Tuesday, November 19 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at The Rose Hotel.

One in three men get cancer every year . We need to take action and it is predicted that by taking action now by 2030 we can reduce the number of men dying from cancer by 25%,” said Mary Fitzgerald of Comfort for Chemo Kerry.

“The key is early detection and education. We need to educate men on making healthier lifestyle choices which will help reduce the risk of cancer. By taking a few simple steps such as maintaining a good diet and taking action early, men can improve their chances of living a happy and healthy life,” she added.

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The news is good for men’s cancers with 9 out 10 men surviving prostate and testicular cancers if detected early. The purpose of the information evening is to  present the facts and not the myths surrounding men’s cancers and give advice on how to reduce risk.

Mr Billy Keane , Patron Comfort for Chemo Kerry will MC the evening. They have a panel of experts presenting which include from Consultant Oncologists Dr Richard Bambury and Dr Dearbhaile Collins, Health and Wellbeing expert Wayne Quillinan and Howard Jones will tell his cancer and survival journey.