Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

LADIES NOTES

U14 GIRLS

Congrats to the girls and their coaches Danny, Frank, Katie and Mary last week on winning the North Kerry division 1 plate final captained by Katie Nix.

U16 GIRLS

Kerins O’Rahillys U16 Ladies (missing from photo is Rachael O’ Donnell) pictured here with County Star Tommy Walsh. They were presented with the Trophyworld, division 2 North Kerry Shield last weekend.

Well done to the girls and their coaches Con, Tricia and Paddy on winning the North Kerry Shield sponsored by Trophyworld and captained by Liana Williams.

Thanks to Frank McLoughlin for making the presentation last Sunday evening and to Joe Hanley for taking time to take photos. Also, thanks to Tommy Walsh for coming down to have photos taken with the girls. Everyone was treated to food afterwards in the club and a great night was had by all.

Our captains for 2019 were Katie Dwyer, Eugenie Kerins, Jennifer Murphy and Liana Williams who showed great leadership skills in every game they played throughout the year.

U15 DISTRICT

the Kerins O’Rahillys players on the Tralee U15 District team who are the Shield winners for 2019. Pictured here are ( from left to right) Eadrea Hayes, Isobel O’ Connor, Jennifer Murphy (captain), Kate Kerins, Siúna Crowe, Eugenie Kerins and Lexi Keane ( mascot).

Congrats to the girls from Na Gaeil, Austin Stacks , John Mitchels and Kerins O’ Rahillys who represented their clubs in the Tralee District team last Saturday.  It was a bitter cold day in Ballyrickard but this didn’t hold the girls back from bringing home the Shield.  We were delighted to have our own Jennifer Murphy chosen as captain.

Thanks to Frank for organising everything. Well done to the Tralee District coaches- Con O’ Connor, Tricia Moran, Rory Kilgallen and Michael O’ Brien.

SENIOR LADIES

Well done to the girls last Sunday  who played in the North Kerry, division 2  plate final v John Mitchels . Final score – Mitchels 2-18 to KOR 1-03. Congrats to Mitchels.

Thanks to Erris and Rory for their great work throughout the year.

LADIES AGM

Date to follow shortly.

NIGHT OUT FOR WOMEN IN CLUB

Next Friday, November 22nd we will have a night out for us women in the club. All welcome. The meal will be at 7.45p.m. in Charlie’s Bar & Bistro and we will also have a karaoke.

CHRISTMAS FAIR

This year we will have a Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 8th in the club from 12p.m. – 6p.m.

It promises to be a great day . Our special guest will be Emma Larkin who has recently written and published a book about a girl playing football called ‘Izzy’s Magical Football Adventure’. This will be available to buy on the day and you’ll get to meet Emma too.

The Juvenile Academy will also have their Christmas party that afternoon.

SNIPPETS from “top of the right”

•         Well done to our U16 Ladies panel, who were presented with the Trophyworld, Division 2 North Kerry Shield last weekend.

Thanks to our county star, Tommy Walsh for taking the time to meet the squad last weekend.

•           Don’t forget to support O’Rahillys in our bid for the exclusive right to sell Club Lotto Tickets from Rock Street Post Office.  The Snippets Man hears that there’ll be plenty more information about this across all our media platforms in the coming weeks – so keep an eye out!

CONDOLENCES

All at the club wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of John Hadnett of Kerins.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

St Pats GAA Club News

Lotto

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 08, 14, 17 & 30. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Emma Sayers Derrymore West, John Savage Annagh, Tom O’Sullivan Curraheen, Liz O’Connor Curraheen and Luke Cronin Ballyard.

Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2800 and the draw will take place on Sunday night November 24th in Keane’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, Dwyer’s Bar, Skelper Quane’s, Betty’s Bar and Keane’s of Curraheen.

Seniors 

Credit Union SFL Division 3 Round 11

St Pats 0-14 Firies 0-12

St Pats secured their division 3 status for next year when they overcame a dogged Firies challenge to win by 2 points last Sunday afternoon ion Blennerville in the last round of the County League.

St Pats started the brighter side and were 2points up through captain, David O’Callaghan and Fergal O’Brien after 5 minutes. Firies’ Padraig De Brun was sent for an early shower when he was black carded for dissent after 9 minutes and was replaced by William Courtney.

This didn’t deter the home side as they added a couple more points having enjoyed plenty possession and the defence pushing up on their markers and turning over the ball several times. Firies first point came after 14 minutes through a free converted by Aaron Flynn and he added another from play 5 minutes later. The point of the half came late towards the end of the half when Eoin Greaney collected the ball, turned and pointed from an acute angle which was acknowledged by both sets of supporters.

The last point of the half was converted from free by Aaron Flynn deep into injury time after Niall Donohue received treatment from a knock later in the half. The home side had plenty of possession and missed some scorable chances but were still good enough to keep the away side at bay as they led by 8 points to 5 at the short whistle.

Firies came out strongly this half with inter-county player, Jack Sherwood moved to the half-forward line and this made a difference as he was responsible for his side’s first point of the half and was instrumental to the next 2 as they drew level for the first time after 6 minutes played.

Brendan Poff put St Pats ahead with a fine effort 3 minutes later only to be cancelled out by Sean Burke. Paul McMahon held off the challenge of his marker to put St Pats ahead from close range. Fergal O’Brien scored St Pats last 4 points and the defence line withstood the late surge of Firies who had the opportunity to draw the match late on when Aaron Flynn was impeded inside the square for a penalty.

He stepped up to take the kick but his effort was saved by Paudie Bailey who parried the ball away to safety denying the opposition another goal scoring opportunity. Sean Burke pointed 2 minutes after normal time but it was not enough as the home side romped to a victory on a score line of 0-14 to 0-12.

There were brilliant displays from both sides with Jack Sherwood making his now familiar darting runs into the opposition’s area, Aaron Flynn’s 7 points which included 4 frees, St Pats Kieran Dwyer and Tommy Lynch leading from the back, David O’Callaghan’s work rate but Fergal O’Brien took the game to the visitors especially late in the second half with his direct play and accurate point scoring with both feet, contributing 5 points.

Congratulations to the management team and all involved with the panel.

Save the date

St Pats Christmas Party for U6, U8s & siblings. Friday 13th December 5.30-7.30pm in Blennerville NS hall. Reward for the children with PIZZA, PARTY BAGS, fun & games & disco. Please RSVP (by Friday the 6th) to Fiona on 0860588392 for food numbers. There will be a €2 contribution on the night please.

Christmas Rambling House

A Christmas Rambling House, presented by Curraheen Community, will be held on Sunday, December 8th at 6.30pm in Blennerville National School Hall. Proceeds will go to the Curraheen Community Room Extension Fund. Come and enjoy a great evening of entertainment. Tickets on sale locally.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Seanie and Catherine Hayes on the birth of their baby boy, Rian last week.

Sympathy

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the family and friends of Cathy Stack Shanakill.

Na Gaeil GAA Club News

Munster Quarter Final 

Jamie Lowham in action on Saturday.

Na Gaeil travelled to Mallow on Saturday last to take on Cork Champions Kilshannig in the Munster Quarter final of the Premier Junior Championship. The pitch was in great shape and the conditions were perfect for football in November.

Na Gaeil got off to a great start with a pointed free from Dara Devine after three minutes for a foul on Diarmuid O’Connor. Jamie Lowham and Diarmaid Herlihy kicked one each from play and this was followed by another pointed free from Dara Devine for a foul on Jamie Lowham.

Na Gaeil were totally on top winning all their individual battles all over the field and putting the opposition’s defence under fierce pressure. On the quarter hour mark Eoin O’Neill kicked a long ball into Diarmaid Herlihy and he finished it to the net to make it 1-04 to no score.

Dara Devine scored a wonderful point from play in the twenty first minute to extend Na Gaeil’s lead further. Kilshannig had no answer to the Tralee side’s intensity with their defence totally on top. Jack Barry and Diarmuid O’Connor had the measure of the O’Hanlon brothers at midfield where they were ably assisted by the industrious and hard working Dan O’Connor.

Dan Goggin was also working tirelessly in the half forward line setting many attacks in motion. It looked like Kilshannig were going to finish the half scoreless. But when Eoin O’Sullivan kicked a high ball into the Na Gaeil square in injury time Clare referee Chris Maguire awarded Kilshannig a penalty for a foul on their corner forward.  Eanna O’Hanlon duly dispatched it to the net.

This gave the Avondhu side a lifeline and some hope for the second half. Score at the interval: Na Gaeil: 1-05; Kilshannig: 1-0.

Kilshannig came out after the break with all guns blazing and exerted some pressure on Na Gaeil for the first time in the game.

They dominated the first ten minutes of the half but the Na Gaeil defence weathered the storm and Kilshannig could only manage a pointed free from the boot of Eanna O’Hanlon in this period.

After two Na Gaeil players were treated for minor injuries in the tenth minute the referee threw up the ball which was won by Jack Barry. He off loaded it to Diarmuid O’Connor who cut through the Kilshannig defence.

He slipped a pass to Diarmaid Herlihy and he finished it to the Kilshannig net. Na Gaeil got into their stride and dominated proceedings once more.

Diarmaid Herlihy pointed in the twelfth minute and Diarmuid O’ Connor calmly slotted over a 45 two minutes later. The unerring Dara Devine fired over two further frees to put Na Gaeil eleven points up with ten minutes left to play.

The Tralee side got a little complacent and a few misplaced passes allowed Kilshannig reduce the margin somewhat. Substitute Jerome Murphy sneaked in for a goal with Kieran Twomey and Conor McMahon adding points to bring it back to a six point game. But the outstanding Na Gaeil defence battened down the hatches once more and snuffed out every Kilshannig attack from there on.

Eoin Walsh raced through and scored a lovely point in the twentieth minute followed by another great point from Mike Griffin in the twenty eighth minute. Referee Chris Maguire blew the final whistle after four minutes of injury time had been played. Final score: Na Gaeil: 2-11; Kilshannig: 2-03.

This was a great team performance by Na Gaeil. Timmy Culloty was solid between the posts. The full back line of Ryan O’Neill, Kieran Dineen and Damien Bourke didn’t put a foot wrong all through.

In front of them Fergal and Andrew Barry along with Eoin O’Neill and captain Eoin Doody were on top of their game cutting off the supply of ball into the Kilshannig inside forwards and attacking at every opportunity.

That Kilshannig only managed to score two points from play over the hour is testament to this. Kieran Donovan, Shane Fitzgerald, James O’Connor and Darragh Reen all impressed when introduced.

All in all it was a good day at the office for the Na Gaeil players and management. Thanks to all our supporters that travelled to Mallow to cheer on the lads on the day. We will expect an even bigger crowd in Austin Stack Park on Saturday next when Na Gaeil take on Michael Cusacks of Clare in the Munster Semi Final at 1pm.

Team: Timmy Culloty, Ryan O’Neill, Kieran Dineen, Damien Bourke, Fergal Barry, Andrew Barry, Eoin Doody, Diarmuid O’Connor, Jack Barry, Dan O’Connor, Eoin O’Neill, Dan Goggin, Diarmaid Herlihy, Jamie Lowham, Dara Devine. Subs: Mike Griffin for Jamie Lowham; Eoin Walsh for Ryan O’Neill; Kieran Donovan for Eoin O’Neill; Darragh Reen for Dan Goggin; James O’Connor for Dara Devine; Eamon O’Neill for Timmy Culloty.

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.

Munster Semi Final    Na Gaeil will play Michael Cusacks of Clare in the Premier Junior Munster Semi Final in Austin Stack Park on Saturday next at 1pm in what is another historic outing for the club.

Please come out and support our senior squad. This is a great opportunity for all Na Gaeil under age teams to come out and support their heroes. Looking forward to seeing you all there on Saturday for what will be a great occasion for our club.

Congrats    Congratulations to former Na Gaeil star Colm Lyons who won a Junior County Football Championship with his adopted club Douglas of Cork recently, starring at centre half back. Well done Colm.

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.

Sympathy    We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Cathy Stack of Shanakill who died during the week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

AGM   Na Gaeil AGM will be held in the clubhouse on Friday December 6th at 8pm. All members are welcome to attend. All motions should be handed in by now.

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 €2,500 took place on Thursday evening last. Numbers drawn were 3, 5, 17, 24. There was no winner. €50 winners were Liam Culloty, C/O Na Gaeil and Geraldine O’Mahony, Cúl Doire.  €25 winners were Mary Slattery, Rahoonane, Vincent Reidy, Myra Daly, Derrylea and Derek Gibson Limerick. Next week’s jackpot is €2,600. 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.

Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

Tommy Walsh , Senior Kerry player with  the Ballymac proud U12 Blue & Gold teams with their medals and trophies at Club medal presentation on Sunday last.

Senior Football League

We wish to sincerely thank out Senior Team and Management for their commitment all year.

This was a particularly difficult year for all of them with no final date for the last round of the County League known for over three months.

Its a credit to them all to have put in the effort they did all year especially on Sunday when they lost by a point.

Frank O’Rahilly,  his management team and the senior players  have been a positive influence at senior team level all year and have been a great for the club at all levels. It has been a privilege to have them involved and to support them all year.

We wish to thank our supporters who travelled to Dromid on Sunday and to all the games all year. Despite the loss on Sunday it  was a really good year supporting our senior team.

Match Report from Sunday:

A hugely tense and exciting game in Dromid Pearses resulted in a late victory for the home side ensuring their survival in division 2. Dromid started the game well with the opening two points before Ballymac levelled the game.

The teams then traded points back and forth with Ballymac edging into a one point lead. Dromid then took a well worked goal to leave them with a two point lead which is how it remained at the break after the teams scored another 2 points apiece. Ballymac exploded into life with an unanswered 1-2 which looked to give them a huge advantage on a day when conditions were poor but to Dromid’s credit, they forced huge turnovers and turned the tide kicking 5 of the next 6 points.

With Ballymac trailing by a point entering the final few minutes they heroically turned the tide and chipped over two points to put them within striking distance of victory. However, the home side would not be denied and with two huge turnovers they hit the visitors on the break to get two late points to send them into a one point lead. To Ballymac’s great credit they battered the home team’s goal for a late winner but it was not to be and the home team survived on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-13.

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: secretary.ballymacelligott.kerry@gaa.ie Mobile: 087-9795220.

Coiste na nÓg Medal Presentation

On Sunday last in Ballygarry House Hotel County Senior Player Tommy Walsh presented the medals to our U12, U14 and U16 teams for 2019.

2019 was once again a very successful year for Coiste na nÓg with our U12 and U14 Blue and Gold Teams winning their respective Divisions of the County League. This is a great achievement and all those players with County League medals are a privileged few. Many players go through their young playing careers, without one and it was obvious on Sunday that each player was very proud and appreciative of their County League medal.

The Club wish to Thank Tommy Walsh for   presenting the medals. We also wish to thank all our mentors at U12, U14 and U16 who give so much of their time to the young players. It is a big commitment and means a lot to the players.

We also wish to thank the players and their families for their support in so many ways all year. Its been an exceptional year with all of this team work by everyone. The organisation of Our Coiste na nÓg all year and the medal presentation on Sunday  has been a credit to Chairman and Secretary Declan O’Connell and Ger Collins as well as Coaching Officer Stephen O’Brien. Many Thanks to you all.

Community Games

Ballymac Community Games will hold their registration for 2020 in St Brendans Community Centre Ballydwyer on Sunday 24th November 11am-12 noon.€5 per child,€10 per family.

Activities to suit from 6 to 16

Any queries please contact Colette 086 8718424.

Ballymac GAA Lotto Results from 11/11/19

This weeks lotto draw took place in O’Riadas.

The Jackpot was €5,400.00. There was no winner.

The Numbers drawn were: 4,7,9 & 17.

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

1. Marjorie Gurnet, Manor , Tralee

2. Noel O’Mahony  C/O O’Riadas

3. Sheila Leen C/O Boyles.

4. Pat McDonell C/O Pat

5. Dot West C/O Tony Marshall

Sellers prize: Paudie Mac (€30)

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

Next Weeks Jackpot is €5,500.00 and the draw will take place in Ballygarry House Hotel  on Monday 18th November  2019.

Tickets can also be purchased on line on our web site and you could win the €5,500.00 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.

Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

County League Winning Tralee Parnells Under 16 Camogie Team with Medals

Book Now for Social Night 7th Dec:
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.  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.

2019 Winter Strength and Conditioning:
Our winter Strength and Conditioning Programme welcomes players (including new adults, and juveniles born 2006 or earlier), coaches and parents.
Contact to 087-0956743 to book a place, €72pp for 1x night , €144 for both nights.
In partnership with Coach Diarmuid Brennan, Mondays and Fridays, beginning November 18 and 22, Sports Hall @ CBS The Green.

Officer Board 2020:
Our 2019 AGM was held Friday 15th Nov, 7.30 PM at Kerins O’Rahillys.
Officers and managers submitted their annual reports via the club secretary at our well attended AGM.  The chair wished all new-coming officers well in their roles.   The chair and various participants thanked those outgoing officers moving on to new responsibilities, or taking up different positions, for their valued service to Tralee Parnells.
The following officers were proposed, seconded and deemed elected for 2020:-
President: Rory Kerins
Chairman: Dermot Reen
Vice Chairman: Carmel O’Shea-Maloney
Camogie Co-Chairperson: U14+ Carmel O’Shea-Maloney
Camogie Co-Chairperson: U12- Suzanne Chute
Secretary: David Brick
Assistant Secretary: Kieran Fitzgerald
Treasurer: Gerard O’Connell
Assistant Treasurer: Geraldine Cooke
PRO: Stephen Buttimer
Assistant PRO: Mike Roger O Sullivan
Registrars: Siobhán Corridan, Ger O’Brien
Health and Wellbeing Officer: Caroline Somers
Children’s Officer: Agnes Sheehy
Assistant Children’s Officer: Mary O’Brien
Coaching and Games Development Officer (hurling): Colm O Brien
Coaching and Games Development Officer (camogie): Diarmuid Brennan
County Board Delegate: Damien Kissane
Coiste Na nÓg Delegate: Damien Kissane
North Kerry Board Delegate: Damien Kissane
Kerry Camogie Delegates: Carmel O’Shea-Maloney, Mike Roger O’Sullivan
Player Representative (hurling): Ronan Gilsenan
Player Representative (camogie): Áine Kelleher

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club News

€11,000 Lotto Jackpot:

Our lotto jackpot was not won on Friday last. Drawn numbers were 3, 26, 27 and 8 was the bonus number. Here are the lucky consolation prize winners from last Friday night’s draw.

€50 each to: The Golden Girls, Killarney and Norma Walsh, €25 each to Paddy Lawlor, Castlemaine, Liam Kelliher, Castlemaine, Donal Kennedy, Dingle and Pierce Tyther, Milltown. Congratulations to you all .Sincere thanks for supporting our fundraising lotto, Next draw is on Fri. 29th Nov 2019 in Knightley’s Bar, Castlemaine.

Mid Kerry Senior Football Championship Semi-Final:

Milltown Defy Pre-Match Underdog Tag to Book Mid-Kerry Final Spot’

Milltown/Castlemaine 0-11 Glenbeigh/Glencar 0-9. Report By Dara O’Connor

Milltown/Castlemaine journeyed to Glenbeigh today to take on the hosts in the Mid Kerry Senior Football Championship Semi-Final, with the winner facing into a meeting with Laune Rangers in the final in 2 weeks’ time. Glenbeigh/Glencar who were the reigning champions were looking to add their fifth Mid Kerry title this decade by securing this year’s Championship but they were met by a young, energetic and hungry Milltown/Castlemaine side eager to also advance to the 2019 showpiece in the District. It was a game where the hosts only led twice all through but Milltown/Castlemaine finished strong to ensure the victory.

Dylan O’Neil opened the scoring within the first few minutes with a superb score off the ground, Jonathan O’Sullivan who put in a huge performance followed this up to give to give Milltown/Castlemaine an early 0-2 to 0-0 lead. Donal O’Neil who was called into action twice in the opening half saved brilliantly from attempts by both Pa Wren & Gavin McKenna to keep the hosts in the reckoning.
Tommy Cahill through two pointed frees & a young yet developing Adrian O’Connor put Glenbeigh/Glencar 0-3 to 0-2 ahead by the halfway mark of the opening half. Jonathan O’Sullivan & Cathal Moriarty both notched up superb scores on the turn from play to extend Milltown/Castlemaine’s lead prior to the half time interval.

Glenbeigh/Glencar were back on level terms soon after the interval when firstly Caolim Teahan followed by a Tommy Cahill free had matters tied up at 0-5 to 0-5 on 35 minutes.

Jonathan O’Sullivan who kicked 0-7 all day and was fully tuned in proved very hard to mark as a hugely talented footballer & never missed the target all afternoon. Jonathan’s scores along with superbly executed efforts from a hugely impressive Kieran O’Carroll who landed a beauty late on & Jerome Flynn who landed the clincher seen the visitors advance to a Mid Kerry Senior Football Championship meeting with Laune Rangers on Sunday, December 1st.

Progressive 31 Card Drive:

Continues every Tuesday night @ 9 pm in Nagle Rice Community Centre.

Here are last weeks lucky winners.

Joint 1st: Dan & Mary O’ Connor :John Langford & Denis Carroll,  Kathleen O’ Shea & Peggy Leane
2nd: Nancy Murphy & Mary B O Sullivan,  Peig & Pat Foley
Ladies: Mai McKenna & Margaret Coakley
Mixed: Patsy Dooley & Mike Kissane
Gents: Timmy Moriarty  & Patsy Shea
Raffle Winners:
1st Nuala Corbett,2nd Tony Marshall ,3rd Dan O’ Connor and 4th Eileen Roche
Rockin It!!

Students from 6th class in Nagle Rice Primary School, Milltown came 2nd place in the National SOPHia physics science competition in the University of Limerick on Friday last. Diarmuid Quirke, Sean O’ Sullivan, Chloe McHugh and Sarah Heasman submitted their project named ‘ROCK-IT’, which studied the physics of rockets, in October. They were delighted to be selected for the finals of the competition which were held in UL on Friday last to mark science week.

The students were up against some very stiff competition but they held their own and spoke confidently whilst presenting their project to the judges. They are thrilled to gain 2nd place in the junior category of this competition.

Their mentor was Cliodhna McCarthy Quirke, teacher of Science and Physics at Presentation Secondary School, Milltown and director of whos4science. Cliodhna is extremely proud as the students worked ‘hard and relentlessly on this project – we all had great fun!’ Well done to all! Why not check out Cliodhna’s FB page on www.facebook.com/whos4science.

Medal Presentation:

A medal presentation for our u12, u14 and u16 teams will take place next Sunday Nov 24th, at 6pm in the Nagle Rice Community Centre.

Home baking would be very much appreciated. When dropping home baking to the hall, please do so between 5pm and 5.45pm on the 24th. If there are any volunteers available to help with serving tea etc. please contact me during the week.

Many thanks, Philip O’Reilly: 087/7743717.

Mile Buíochas do gach duine:

We will have an informal gathering for all coaches and parents of our juvenile teams for the end of the year on next Saturday night, November 23rd, starting in Larkin’s at 7.30pm.

We would be delighted if all our coaches and parents could make it, gathering together and celebrating a great year for all of our players which involved a lot of fun, football and hard work by all. Whether training the kids, helping in all sorts of other ways or bringing the players to training/matches throughout the year. Well done to everyone, it takes a team to make a team.

Hope you can make it next Saturday…….

Milltown Listry Comhaltas
Thanks to Listry Community Council, sponsor GMHD and all who supported our wonderful Rambling House. It was a brilliant night and helps to keep the tunes ticking over till the ‘3 in a row’ Fleadh next June!

Important Announcement:
Great news today for the Club with Minister Griffin’s allocation of €75,000 of Sports Capital Funding towards our Field Development, making us one of the top beneficiaries in the County .This announcement is much welcomed and appreciated and now means we can proceed with the 2nd phase of the project which is bringing our main playing pitch up to the standard of our recently developed training area. We look forward to the ongoing support of all our ‘Friends of Milltown Castlemaine GAA’ and we hope to have many more new ‘friends’ contributing to this wonderful and exciting project. A lot done…A lot more to do!

New Chinese Festival And Chamber Has Ambitions For Large Music Event In Ballybeggan

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Ken Tobin speaking at the launch of the ‘Action Plan for Developing Tourism in Tralee’ at Ballyseede Castle Hotel on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean

THERE are advanced plans to host a festival in early 2020 to mark Chinese New Year, while there are aims to hold a large outdoor music festival at the racecourse in Ballybeggan.

This was revealed by Managing Consultant with Tralee Chamber Alliance, Ken Tobin, at the launch of the Action Plan to Developing Tourism in Tralee on Monday in Ballyseede Castle Hotel.

Minister of State for Sport and Tourism, Brendan Griffin attended the launch with members of Tralee Chamber Alliance and other tourism interests.

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In his address, Mr Tobin said the tourism team in the Chamber is currently working on organising a festival to coincide with Chinese New Year on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

“We are hopeful of a favourable outcome to our funding application in the coming days. Our plans are already at an advanced stage and this Festival is being developed as part of a strategy we are working on with our tourism partners in Fáilte Ireland and Kerry County Council, to make Tralee Ireland’s first ‘China-friendly’ tourism town,” said Mr Tobin.

Also, with financial support and backing, he said they will be in a position to make a series of announcements in the coming weeks, including plans to grow the National Circus Festival and the Kingdom County Fair.

Mr Tobin also used the opportunity to call on all tourism stakeholders in Tralee to come together and engage the Chamber Alliance, to realise the potential to host a major music festival in Ballybeggan racecourse within the next two years.

PHOTOS: Milltown Announced As Hosts Of County Fleadh 2020

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Musicians and supporters of Listry Rambling House as Milltown is announced as host for Fleadh Cheoil 2020 for the 3rd year running

MILLTOWN has been announced as the venue for the County Fleadh for the third year running.

The decision was announced at the county board meeting on November 11th, and planning is already underway at the mid-Kerry village.

Chairman Vincent Prendergast said; “We’re delighted to welcome all the trad family of Kerry back to Milltown in June. We’ve a proven team of volunteers and the venues are second to none, and musicians from Tarbert to Tuosist are happy with the central location.”

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PRO Chris Horan said the committee is a mix of experience with some new faces bringing new ideas for 2020. “There is an increasing number of musicians all over the county, and this is evident in our branch too”, Chris explained.

“Our recent ‘Rambling House’ in Listry showcased our growing group of enthusiastic young singers, dancers and musicians.”

Branch chairman Turlough O’Brien said this ‘Rambling House’ was the ideal venue to announce that the Fleadh is back. “The ‘Rambling House’ brings the community together in a spirit of fun and music just as the Fleadh does for the county.” The tunes in Listry went long into the night, with supporters travelling from near and far.

“We’d like to thank all our loyal supporters and musicians, as well as our generous sponsors GMHD Insurance, Killarney for their continued support for all community events,” Turlough added.

Look out for news over the coming months of musical acts playing in Milltown as part of Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí 2020. Scroll down for photos taken at ‘The Rambling House’ in Listry…

Musicians and supporters of Listry Rambling House as Milltown is announced as host for Fleadh Cheoil 2020 for the 3rd year running
Musicians and supporters of Listry Rambling House as Milltown is announced as host for Fleadh Cheoil 2020 for the 3rd year running
Musicians and supporters of Listry Rambling House as Milltown is announced as host for Fleadh Cheoil 2020 for the 3rd year running
Musicians and supporters of Listry Rambling House as Milltown is announced as host for Fleadh Cheoil 2020 for the 3rd year running
Musicians and supporters of Listry Rambling House as Milltown is announced as host for Fleadh Cheoil 2020 for the 3rd year running
Musicians and supporters of Listry Rambling House as Milltown is announced as host for Fleadh Cheoil 2020 for the 3rd year running
Musicians and supporters of Listry Rambling House as Milltown is announced as host for Fleadh Cheoil 2020 for the 3rd year running

PHOTOS: A Colourful Conclusion To The Circus Festival In Town

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The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT was a cold Sunday afternoon in town but a colourful one as the National Circus Festival of Ireland came to a close with the annual parade.

Performers and people who took part in the many workshops took part in the parade through the town centre and to the Square where there was a special performance by BubbleCirkus.

The Festival was hailed as another success by organisers with workshops, shows and public performances from Thursday to Sunday. Scroll down for photos…

The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean
The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean
The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean
The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean
The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean
The parade to mark the end of the National Circus Festival of Ireland 2019. Photo by Dermot Crean

Woman In Tralee Defrauded Of Substantial Amount Of Money

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A WOMAN in Tralee had a substantial amount of money taken from her account after being targeted by fraudsters last week.

The victim received a text message from someone purporting to be her bank on November 12, telling her to update her personal details.

She logged in through the link on the message and was told to update her PIN number. She tried to do so and was told she was logged out.

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A short time later, she was contacted by her bank asking her did she make a large transaction of money to a foreign account. The fraudsters had transferred a large amount of money

Tralee Gardaí are advising the public that their bank will never text you or call you asking for personal details or PIN number.

Today, An Garda Siochana and FraudSMART issued information to alert the public to an ongoing Frauds enabled via Text messages, Fake Loans websites, Advance Fee Fraud and Invoice Re-direct Fraud.

It is particularly important that the public are alerted to potential frauds as we enter the Christmas period.

Consumers urged to be extremely cautious around Text and Online Loan scams which are on the rise before Christmas.

Detective Chief Superintendent Patrick Lordan of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) this morning said that Gardaí were concerned at the growing number of new scams that are arising and the particular targeting of consumers as Christmas approaches.

An Garda Síochána at GNECB and BPFI are advising consumers to be on the alert to text message, email or telephone call scams in which victims receive a text/email or call appearing to be from their bank asking them to for PERSONAL DETAILS or SECURITY INFORMATION designed to get unlawful access to bank accounts.

The text, email or telephone call will instruct the individual to go to a website or make a phone call to a specified number, after which personal information will be sought. To prompt urgent action by the victim the fraudster will create a fear that if the customer does not take immediate action their account will be compromised.

What to do: If a member of the public receives UNSOLICITED text messages, emails or telephone calls from their bank looking for this information, they must contact their bank and check the validity of the request and the security of the funds in their account.

Do not use links received in the text or email to contact the bank and do not use telephone numbers supplied. Look up the number of the bank independently and contact them if there are any concerns.

Online Loans SCAM

An Garda Siochana, BPFI and the Central Bank of Ireland wish to alert the Public to websites unlawfully offering loans online to the public in an Advance Fee Fraud.

As we enter the Christmas period many people will be under financial pressure. These unlawful websites will be looking to take advantage of financially vulnerable people.

The websites offer loans online. Within minutes of making an online application for a loan, the applicant will be immediately contacted and will be informed that their loan application is successful.

They will then be asked to pay a fee in advance of the loan being issued. This is a ‘Scam’, no loan will be issued and the customer loses the fee they have paid in advance.

What to do: Check the register of authorised firms on the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) website to determine if the website/company is registered as a Retail Credit Firm or Money Lender.

The register of authorised firms can be accessed at http://registers.centralbank.ie/. If the website/company that is offering loans is not listed, DO NOT apply for a loan on that website or to that company.

You can report the matter to the Central Bank: details contained at https://www.centralbank.ie/regulation/how-we-regulate/authorisation/unauthorised-firms

Online Fraud
Advance Fee Fraud / Theft

Gardaí wish to advise the public to be wary about online purchases or sales in the Christmas period, particularly when the product is considerably under market value or is being offered for sale via an unsolicited email, text or phone call.

BUYING a product – The public must be wary of a product being offered for sale under the market value, by persons unknown who are seeking payment in advance. In many cases there will be photographs of the product which have been taken from other legitimate websites, the product will be offered for sale and payment will be sought in advance and the product will not be delivered.

Selling a product – If selling a product, ensure the purchaser is genuine before transporting the product prior to payment. The fraudster will frequently send an email or text purporting to be from a bank or a payment service such as Paypal confirming that the payment has been made, such communications will often be fake. The fake communication is designed to prompt the seller to dispatch the product before the payment actually hits their account.

If in doubt do not complete the purchase or the sale. Check with your bank or with the Payment Service to confirm the payment is correct.

What to do: Use online retailers with good reputations such as high street shops or established online stores. Check out the information on the site to ensure it is genuine. Use the same credit card for all online purchases: easy to cancel if something goes wrong! If the deal sounds like it is too good to be true it probably is!!

Invoice RE-Direct Fraud

Invoice Re-Direct Fraud is a method of targeting a company by creating a fake invoice or identifying a genuine invoice in the name of a supplier with whom the target company is doing business. The invoice is sent to the target company asking for the payment for the product or service to be paid into an account controlled by the fraudster. This is causing considerable losses to business throughout the country.

What to do: If a supplier asks for payment to a new account, a red flag should be raised. Contact the supplier by telephone to check if the requested change of account is correct. Do reply to an email or use the contact information supplied in the email Check all emails carefully, to ensure it is coming from a genuine source. Make all relevant employees aware of this Fraud type.
Fake email example: patrickjoreilly@gmail.ie patrickjoreil!y@gmail.ie

Gardaí at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) wish to advise that the focus of the criminals in this latest scam is to obtain personal information that will allow them to steal money from bank accounts. Detective Chief Superintendent Patrick Lordan, GNECB stated that ‘banks and other financial entities will never make unsolicited contact with individuals asking for personal details, account numbers, 4-digit pin number or passwords.” He warned ‘that people receiving unsolicited communications looking for these personal details should not reply to text messages, emails or other communications. They should contact their bank independently to check on the validity of the communications they have received before taking any action’.

Niamh Davenport, who leads the BPFI FraudSMART programme, offers the following advice to consumers: “Always be wary of any unexpected calls or texts which appear to be your bank especially those asking for personal details or payments. Your bank will never ask for your personal information so never give your financial or personal information in order to release money, refund fees, or access to your computer. Fraudsters are very convincing but don’t be afraid to take the time to make the relevant checks. The scammer will try to rush you, but this is all designed to panic you into doing something you wouldn’t otherwise do.”

John Cleary’s New Book Of Photos From ‘Tralee In The Good Old Days’

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John Cleary’s new book ‘Tralee in the Good Old Days’ will be launched at Tralee Library on Tuesday night at 7.15pm by Kerry Radio Presenter Deirdre Walsh, and afterwards on sale at all Book shops including O’Mahony’s Book shop, First Chapter Book shop Manor West Shopping Centre, Polymath’s Book shop, Commane’s book shop Rock St and Cleary’s Photography Russell Street Tralee, also at Quality Framing, Matt Talbot Road, Tralee.

TRALEE photographer John Cleary will launch his fourth book on Tuesday in Tralee Library at 7.15pm.

Featuring more than 300 black and white images depicting life in Kerry from the 1990’s to the present day, ‘Tralee In The Good Old Days’ is set to become another collector’s item and an invaluable social history of the period.

‘Through the Lens’, was the first best selling book of photographs by the Tralee based photographer from his extensive archives and featured more than 300 black and white images captioned and named taken in the 1970s.

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His second book, T’was Only Like Yesterday, was launched in 2017 and a year later he launched ‘As Time Goes By’.

John Cleary had been involved in photography with The Kerryman newspaper for the past 50 years on press news pictures and many other papers and magazine publication also wedding and commercial photography, capturing more than 2,150 happy couples on their special day, as well being an established press photographer.

Tralee Musical Society members in the Guys & Dolls show back in the 90s at Siamsa Tire Theatre, Tralee, from left Susan O’Gara, Oonagh O’Gara, Alan Teahan, Geraldine Cantillon, Trever Hegarty, Rebecca Teahan, Tracey O’Brien and Malanie Hegarty.

“Life can be a rollercoaster for many people, however for a photographer they have a unique place in Kerry sporting and cultural folklore. I have been honoured and privileged to have been part of so many happy and indeed sad occasions. I have made lifelong friends in the process and I wanted to share my love of photography and the images I snapped with the wider public,” said John.

“Naturally, Tralee features prominently in my archives. This latest book is a pictorial history of Tralee, Kerry and its people. Photographs to catch the eye includes one of Kerry footballer David Moran as a young child in his fathers arms, photographs of underage football teams in Tralee Town, and aerial view’s of the town, Christmas Day Swims and also a range on business, sports, socials and other functions.

The new book will bring people on an amazing photographic journey as they seek out family and friends in the hundreds of high quality glossy photographs scattered through this publication.”

In his latest book, John Cleary has also profiled a number of Tralee personalities including Mark Leen, Oliver Hurley, Eddie Shanahan, Ena O’Shea, Jimmy McDonnell, and Mike O’Donnell.

An ideal Christmas present, the book will be on sale at all book shops in town including O’Mahony’s Book shop, First Chapter Book Shop Manor West Shopping Centre, Polymath’s Book Shop, Commane’s book shop Rock St and Cleary’s Photography Russell Street Tralee, also at Quality Framing, Matt Talbot Road, Tralee.

LGBT Community Group To Host Party Night Next Saturday

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Owen Rua

AN LGBT community group will host an event next Saturday night featuring some great music from a local musician.

Members of ‘ScEEN in Kerry’ an LGBT community group have come together to tackle a lack of LGBT Visibility in Kerry.

Recent research administered by the HSE, KDYS and Listowel Family Resource centre ‘a living perspective of LGBT+ in Kerry’ reported that individuals feel more content within themselves when they come out, however, they can also feel more challenges living in more rural areas than urban life.

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The research indicates that many may feel anxious and socially isolated because there’s nowhere to go in which to feel fully themselves with other people from the LGBT community.

The absence of LGBT collective social spaces pushes many to move from their homes to other cities around the country.

ScEEN in Kerry is a clear response to the study. The ScEEN in Kerry group feel energised to bring the LGBT+ community together by creating more social platforms throughout the years ahead.

To finish the end of the year a Christmas social event will be held on Saturday, November 23 at the Ashe Hotel, Tralee from 8pm to 12pm. It’s inclusive to all members of the LGBT+ community in Kerry and their mates and family.

The talented musician, Owen Rua, will be performing on the night. Local Tralee DJ Ricky Clifford will close the night with classics and a bit of fun pop to dance the night away.  More info available on the ‘ScEEN in Kerry’ Facebook page by clicking here

Presentation Castleisland Choir To Launch CD This Thursday

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Members of the Presentation Castleisland Choir.

THE official launch of the Presentation Secondary School Castleisland School Choir CD will take place in Ballygarry House Hotel Tralee on this Thursday, November 21, at 7pm.

The CD features such contemporary songs as Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’ and ‘This Is Me’ from The Greatest Showman. It also features a mixture of solo singing, choral singing and traditional pieces all performed by the school choir.

The choir has performed with Philip Myers Corporate Entertainment and for Pope Francis, Kerry Hospice and at the Con Houlihan Memorial Concert among others.

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Some special guests on the night will be Veronica McCarronn, Bellecanto, Noirín Ní Riain, Nicky and Anne McAuliffe and the Kilorglin Choir to name but a few.

Tickets available from Presentation Secondary School office; General Admission €10 Students & OAP’s €5. The CD will be available for purchase on the night.

‘A Perspective On Climate Change’ Offered At Ardfert School

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At the ‘Perspective On Climate Change’ event on Thursday night were Conor Kearney, Principal Abbeydorney N.S., Marie O’Connell, Vice-Principal Ardfert N.S., Dr.Daniel Riordan, IMAR Research Centre, IT Tralee, Muiris O’Grady, Agri-Tech Centre of Excellence, IT Tralee, Betty Stack, Principal, Ardfert N.S, Dr.Fiona Boyle, Agri Tech Centre of Excellence, IT Tralee, Niall Trant, Agri Tech Centre of Excellence, IT Tralee and Professor Joseph Walsh, Head of the School of Stem, IT Tralee.

‘A PERSPECTIVE on Climate Change’ was held in Ardfert N.S. as part of the school’s Science Week last Thursday.

A big crowd arrived to experience the use of Virtual Reality in order to understand the impact of Climate Change.

Principal Mrs. Stack welcomed the distinguished speakers presenting on the night, namely, Professor Joseph Walsh, Head of the school of STEM at IT, Tralee
Dr. Daniel Riordan, IMAR Research Centre, IT Tralee and Dr. Fiona Boyle, Muiris O’Grady and Niall Trant from the Agritech Centre of Excellence, IT, Tralee.

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Professor Joseph Walsh gave the opening address to the crowd and explained that the Digital Cluster of Four schools (Ardfert N.S., Abbeydorney N.S., Educate Together N.S.,Tralee and Scoil Mhuire De Lourdes N.S.) were working collaboratively using the VR goggles in the classroom, the most up to date technology to inspire and stimulate the imaginations of their pupils.

Dr. Fiona Boyle gave examples of sustainable farming and Muiris O’Grady followed up with a Virtual Reality tour of a High Tech Sustainable Dairy Farm.

Muiris also explained and demonstrated how you can make your own Virtual Reality Tour with the 360 degree VR camera. This is the next step for the schools in the cluster. Each school is looking forward to producing its own  VR Tour focusing on its own unique locality.

Dr. Daniel Riordan gave a fascinating VR Demo which engaged everyone and explained how ice deposited over the centuries holds many secrets.

Studying ice cores demonstrates how ancient ice contains records of the earth’s past climate. Many of his diagrams showed the relentless and undeniable onslaught of climate change .

Many thanks were expressed to the esteemed guests for their thought provoking presentation. Thanks were also extended to the Parents’ Association who provided light refreshments for all.

REPORT/PHOTOS: Warriors Overpower Maree To Stay Top Of Superleague Table

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Alan Cantwell on Garvey’s Tralee Warriors win on the road on Saturday night…

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Action from the game. Photo by Liam Ryan

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors remain top of the Super League table after an 87-67 win away to Maree in Oranmore on Saturday night.

In addition to the win, it was another night where results also went the way of the reigning champions with a number of their title rivals  namely; Templeogue, UCD Marian and Killester all beaten in their respective fixtures.

Eoin Rockall opened the scoring for Maree but unfortunately for the Galway side it was the one and only time they led in the entire game.

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The Warriors reaction was to fire in 17 unanswered points with two scores each from Ivan Bogdanovic, Eoin Quigley and Jonathan Lawton, one from Paul Dick and a three from Daniel Jokubaitis.

Maree had to respond and did with a three from Spainish Bosman Orioles Balsells Plaza and scores from John Burke, American Darin Johnson and Paul Freeman to cut the gap to 5.

However Darragh O’Hanlon got a look at the basket to fire in a three and two from the line from Keith Jumper gave the Warriors a 22-12 lead at the end of the first.

Action from the game. Photo by Liam Ryan

Paul Freeman hit two early baskets for Maree in the second but for every score the hosts could manage the Warriors were replying in kind.

Four scores from Bogdanovic along with three from Lawton began to put more daylight between the sides. Johnson was trying his best to keep the Warriors honest but even when Stephen Commins hit a three the Warriors lead was still in double figures.

Two big threes from Quigley and Paul Dick kept Maree at bay despite two from John Burke and one from Johnson late on left the score at the long break 51-34 to the Warriors.

The pace of the game slowed noticeably in the third and in an evenly contested 10 minutes the sides went score for score throughout.

Close range efforts from Lawton and Quigley cancelled out scores from Johnson, Burke and Charlie Crowley and when Jokubaitis landed his second three the Warriors eased 18 ahead.

Johnson, Freeman and Balsells cut the lead to 12 but Quigley again was on hand to step to the basket and when O’Hanlon and Jokubaitis hit four from four from the line, the reigning champions were 67-49 ahead as the sides turned for home.

Action from the game. Photo by Liam Ryan

Maree are a strong fourth quarter team and are notorious for never giving up but any hopes they had of replicating their recent upset win over Templeogue were undone by a hat trick of three pointers from Rap Buivydas and two identical arced efforts from Quigley early in the final quarter.

Rockall with an inside and outside score, Commins and Johnson continued to chip away at the Warriors lead but Bogdanovic and Quigley helped the visitors push out to a 24-point lead.

Freeman who was a handful inside throughout for Maree helped himself to six point late on but Pa McCarthy and yet another from the fit again Eoin Quigley sealed a 87-67 win in the end.

Scorers:

Maree Darin Johnson 20, Paul Freeman 16, John Burke 8

Warriors Eoin Quigley 21, Ivan Bogdanovic 16, Jonathan Lawton 13

• The win keeps the Warriors on top of the Super League table by virtue of points difference over DBS Éanna, Coughlan C&S Neptune and Belfast Star although Éanna and Neptune both have games in hand.

The Warriors travel to the capital next Saturday night to take on the only team without a win in Super League – Abbey Seals Dublin Lions. Tip off in Coláiste Bríde in Clondalkin is 7.30pm.