The Annual General Meeting of the Senior club will be held in the club bistro at 7.30pm on Friday next, 29th November.
All motions/nominations are to be forwarded to the club Secretary by this coming Wednesday, 27th November by 5pm.
ROCK STREET POST OFFICE CLUB LOTTO COMPETITION
The Club is currently competing with other clubs for the sole rights to sell our Club Lotto tickets in Rock Street Post Office from April 2020. To help us win this competition, all you have to do is mention your support for Kerins O’Rahillys when you make any financial transaction in Rock Street Post Office and you will collect points for the club.
The points are collected by stamping a card that you can keep yourself or else leave in the Post Office if that’s handier for you. When the card is full, you can give it to Paula O’Sullivan of our Management Committee or else hand it into Rock Street Post Office – and then start a new card!
The number of points awarded depends on the type of transaction you make. For example, if you open a new deposit account, you will earn five points for Kerins O’Rahillys and if you buy a booklet of 10 stamps, you will earn the club two points. We are asking all club members and supporters to get behind us in our efforts to win the competition. So if you’re buying stamps for Christmas, think Rock street Post Office and then think Kerins O’Rahillys when you’re in there! All support welcome.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The club Chairman, Haulie Kerins, wishes to express his thanks to all those who helped out with the recent church gate collection, especially those who covered more than one, or multiple masses. This enabled us to cover off all parish masses.
SPORTS CAPITAL GRANT
The club recently received confirmation of a grant of €24,481 under the Sports Capital Grant Programme which will enable us to commence fencing, floodlighting and exercise track works at our Strand Road pitch.
This is most welcome and the Kerins O’Rahillys club wish to thank Minister Brendan Griffin and his officials at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, along with local public representatives for their assistance.
CÚINNE NA NÓG
Awards Night
A great night was had by all at the Boys U12, U14 and U16s awards night. Well done to all the parents and coaches for their support and commitment all year. A big thank you to Barry John Keane who presented the awards.
The U12s were winners of the Central Region. Our U14s won the Town League and the U16s won both Town League and County League.
Most improved player awards:
U12 winner was Nick Lacey.
U14 winner was Cian Moran
U16 winner was Sam Pituch
Players of the year:
U12 winner was Jamie McCarthy
U14 winner was Sean Collins
U16 winner was Danny Hennessy.
Grace Moran Memorial Awards
This year’s recipients were Liana Williams and T.J. Heaphy for their commitment and dedication all year. Well done to everyone.
SNIPPETS from “top of the right”
• The Sports Capital Grant MVP award was shared between club stalwarts Pat Flavin, Jim Kennedy and Tony Corridon for formulating our application correctly and submitting it on time. Well done gents!
• A great night was had by all who attended our Cúinne na Nóg Awards night in the club on Saturday night last.
• Thanks to our current Senior Captain, Barry John Keane for taking the time to make the presentations.
• Also on Saturday night, the club hosted the christening party of Ríadh Mary Walsh. Congratulations to her proud parents, David and Angela Walsh (née O’Brien)
• The Snippets Man reckons that if Ríadh is anything like her mother, she should be selected at full forward in the years ahead…
CONDOLENCES
All at the club wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Theresa Lacey nee Reidy of Balloonagh Estate & formerly O’Rahilly’s Villas. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Munster Semi Final Na Gaeil played Michael Cusack’s of Clare in the Premier Junior Munster Semi Final in Austin Stack Park on Saturday in what turned out to be a stroll in the park for the Tralee side.
It took all of five minutes for Na Gaeil to settle in but once they did the scores came thick and fast. Jack Barry fisted over in the sixth minute which was quickly followed up with two points from Diarmaid Herlihy.
Dara Devine pointed two frees and Diarmaid Herlihy scored his 3rd from play in the twelfth minute to put Na Gaeil five ahead. Dara Devine pointed from a placed ball once more before Diarmuid O’Connor split the uprights. It was all one way traffic with Na Gaeil on top in every position and the Clare side were finding it difficult to get to the pace of the game.
Andrew Barry scored a peach of a point on twenty eight minutes. Then after good interplay between Jack Barry and Dan Goggin Diarmuid O’Connor burst through the Michael Cusack’s rearguard to blast the ball past net minder Eoin Farrell.
A minute later Jack Barry passed to Diarmaid Herlihy. He drove in along the end line and sent the ball across to Jamie Lowham who finished it to the net for Na Gaeil’s 2nd goal. Half time score Na Gaeil: 2-08; Michael Cusack’s: 0-00.
Na Gaeil were first out of the blocks after half time with Diarmaid Herlihy and Diarmaid O’Connor firing over from the first two attacks.
Michael Cusack’s registered their first score in the 38th minute when Hugh Kelly pointed from play which was cancelled out by another Dara Devine pointed free. After 40 minutes Na Gaeil management ran their bench. James O’Connor scored a point after being introduced quickly followed by a well worked Darragh Reen point.
The next six points came from the trusty boot of expert place kicker Dara Devine, four from frees and two from play. The hard working Dan Goggin goaled from close range in the 60th minute followed by a pointed free from Michael Cusack’s Domhnall McMahon. Kieran Donovan pointed the last free of the game on 64 minutes.
Final Score: Na Gaeil: 3-20; Michael Cusack’s: 0-02. A rather facile victory for Na Gaeil with their midfield and defence controlling matters from start to finish and ensuring a plentiful supply of ball to the forwards. They will face a much sterner test in Mallow on December 8th when they take on Mullinahone of Tipperary in the Munster Final.
Team: Timmy Culloty, Ryan O’Neill, Kieran Dineen, Damien Bourke, Fergal Barry, Andrew Barry(0-01), Eoin Doody, Diarmuid O’Connor(1-02), Jack Barry(0-01), Dan O’Connor, Eoin O’Neill, Dan Goggin(1-0), Diarmaid Herlihy(0-04), Jamie Lowham(1-0), Dara Devine(0-9). Subs: Darragh Reen(0-01) for Jack Barry; Eoin Walsh for Dan O’Connor; James O’Connor(0-01) for Diarmuid O’Connor; Tadhg Lynch for Diarmaid Herlihy; Shane Fitzgerald for Ryan O’Neill; Kieran Donovan(0-01) for Fergal Barry.
St. Brendan’s Board Championship Final Na Gaeil will play St. Pat’s Blennerville in the St. Brendan’s Board Championship Final on Friday November 29th at 7.30pm in Austin Stack Park.
Race Night All roads lead to Na Gaeil Clubhouse this Saturday Night November 30th for our Annual Race Night which is being sponsored by Leahy’s Pharmacy. It is always a great night out and an occasion not to be missed. All races will be shown on the big screen and there will be tote facilities at the event. Don’t forget to come in your finery as there will be a prize for the best dressed lady and gent. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Munster Final Every man, woman and child from Na Gaeil will be heading to Mallow GAA Complex on Sunday December 8th as the senior team continue on their historic journey and contest the Premier Junior Munster Final for the first time ever. Their opponents will be Tipperary Champions Mullinahone. We hope to see a sea of green and white in the stands on the day.
Flags For Sale Na Gaeil flags, car flags and children’s wristbands are on sale in the clubhouse. It is important that we flaunt our club colours on this historic occasion and support this great group of players as they face into the Munster Final on December 8th in Mallow.
Annual Mass A large crowd attended our annual November mass in the clubhouse on Thursday last. Thanks to Fr. Barasa of St. John’s Parish for celebrating the Eucharist with us and for his lovely homily.
He led the prayers for all the deceased members of our club and blessed our clubhouse and everybody present.
He congratulated Na Gaeil senior team on their recent success and wished them well in their quest for Munster glory. Everybody joined him for a cup of tea and a chat afterwards. Thanks to all those who prepared the tasty sandwiches, cakes and refreshments for the occasion.
Congrats Heartiest congrats to Na Gaeil senior player Damien Bourke who played at corner back on the U.C.C. Freshers team that defeated University of Limerick in the Division 1 All Ireland Final on Thursday last on a score line of 1-19 to 0-14. Well done Damien.
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.
Coiste na nÓg AGM The AGM of Na Gaeil Coiste Na nÓg will take place in the clubhouse at 8pm on Thursday December 12th at 8pm. All are welcome.
Referee Foundation Course A Referee Foundation Course is organised for Friday 29th November 2019 and Friday, 6th December 2019 in the Kerry Centre of Excellence, Currans Village, V93 A4N6 at 7.30pm for both dates. The 3rd date for this course will be early in January 2020. Date and time to be confirmed. All nominations for the referees foundation course will need to be submitted through your Club’s Senior Secretary to either Mark Griffin at referees administrator.kerry@gaa.ie or Jer Lynch at jer.lynch@yahoo.ie
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 €2,600 took place on Thursday evening last. Numbers drawn were 3, 11, 12, 14. There was no winner. €50 winners were Tom Nolan, Ballylongford and Trina Hussey, C/O Hussey’s Shop. €25 winners were Michael Forrest, Lios Dara, Eoin Doody, Ballybeggan, John Browne, Currovough and The Knockers, C/O Na Gaeil. Next week’s jackpot is €2,700. 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.
Ballymac GAA AGM
The Ballymacelligott GAA AGM is to take place on Sunday 1st December at 2.00pm at The Ballymacelligott GAA Club Grounds.
Agenda
Minute of Silence for Deceased Members
Minutes of 2018 AGM
Matters Arising from Minutes
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Chairman’s Address
Election of Officers
Consideration of Motions
Correspondence
A.O.B.
Nominations:
Mike Sweeney has been nominated as Chairman of Ballymacelligott GAA Club
John Rice and Bernard Cassidy have been nominated as Vice Chairmen of Ballymacelligott GAA Club
Fionnán Fitzgerald has been nominated as Secretary of Ballymacelligott GAA Club
Aidan Savage has been nominated as Assistant Secretary of Ballymacelligott GAA Club
No Nomination has been received for PRO of Ballymacelligott GAA Club
Tom Herlihy has been nominated as Scór officer of Ballymacelligott GAA Club
Jer Lynch has been nominated as Assistant Treasurer of Ballymacelligott GAA Club
Maureen O’Shea has been nominated as Registrar & Data Protection Officer of Ballymacelligott GAA Club
Rúin/Motion
1. That Tom Herlihy & Tony Riordan be appointed Vice President of Ballymac GAA Club.
2. The membership cost of Ballymac GAA Club be as follows from the 2/12/2020
(1) €75.00 per adult member.
(2) €50.00 per juvenile with the exception of girls over 12.
(3) €25.00 Plus LGFA Levy for all girls and ladies who play LF over 12 years of age
(4) €50.00 for OAP and students.
(5) €10.00 per Adult for Adult Scór participants
(6) €5.00 per juvenile for Juvenile Scór participants
3. That the membership for all current senior Adult male players and working members form previous working year be €50.00 per person.
4. That a minimum of 1/4 of the nett income raised by way of Club Fundraisers be deposited in the Club Development account towards future Development in the club.
5. That the Annual Lotto ticket be €80.00 per year from 1/4/2020.
6. That the lotto numbers on the lotto ticket for weekly draw increase from 28 to 32 from 1/4/2020.
7. That the executive of Ballymac GAA Club examine the feasibility of depositing Ballymac GAA Development money in the Croke Park savings account for clubs so that any future loans by the club would be interest free.
Referee Foundation Course
A referee foundation course is organised for Friday 29th November 2019 and Friday 6th December 2019 in the Kerry Centre of Excellence, Currans Village, V93 A4N6 at 7.30pm for both dates.
The 3rd date for this course will be early in January 2020. Date and time to be confirmed.
All nominations for the referees foundation course will need to be submitted through Club Secretary atsecretary.ballymacelligott.kerry@gaa.ie
Ballymac GAA Lotto Results from Monday 19th November.
This weeks lotto draw took place in Ballygarry House Hotel
The Jackpot was €5,500.00. There was no winner.
The Numbers drawn were: 2,6,10 & 18.
Congratulations to the following Lucky Dip winners (€30 EACH)
1. Jim Brown C/O Tom Leane
2. ON LINE WINNER: Mairead Reidy Kielduff
3. Joseph Leen, Kilquane.
4. Aimee Silles C/O Paula Silles
5. Podge Leane C/O Tony Marshall
Sellers prize: Tom Leen (€30).
Next Weeks Jackpot is €5,600.00 and the draw will take place in The Half Way Bar Centre on Monday 25th 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.
Senior Ladies
Ballymac v Abbeydorney
North Kerry League Div 1 Plate Final.
Sunday 17th November 2019
It was a fantastic end to the season for the Senior Ladies on a cold November Sunday morning as they picked up their first piece of silverware. The ladies welcomed Abbeydorney in NK Division 1 Plate Final. An outstanding display of ladies football and fabulous team spirit from the first whistle to the final whistle. A great achievement for this team, who only began 3 years ago. May it be the first of many!! Úna Kerins, Captain, accepted the cup on behalf of the team.
The team wishes to thank the management, James Godley and Patrick White, for their continued efforts, support, guidance and encouragement throughout the season. Thanks are also extended to the loyal supporters who have travelled the County in all sorts of weather to cheer them on.
Full Time score Ballymac 2-12 Abbeydorney 1-5
Ballymac senior ladies team.
Team:
Robyn White, Naomi O’Sullivan, Niamh Rahilly, Emily O’ Brien, Shona Griffin, Una Kerins, Caoimhe Carroll, Aisling O’ Connell, Ellie McElligott (0-3), Millie Luck, Cora Savage (0-3-0-2f) Mary Sugrue, Eve Creedon, Alyssa Leen, Veronica O’ Donnell, Emma Sweeney (1-4) and Lisa Curran (1-2-0-1f).
U16 Ladies
Ballymac v Austin Stacks
North Kerry League Div 1 Shield Final.
11th November 2019
Well done to our U 16 Ladies on winning the North Kerry League Division 1 Shield final in Austin Stacks, Connolly Park Pitch under lights on Monday evening. Emily O Brien, captain, accepted the shield on behalf of the team. A great end to the season!
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 05, 16, 19 & 21. The five €30 consolation prizes went to John and Eileen Enright Derrymore East, Noreen Walsh Curragraigue, Nora Dowling c/o Tony Casey, Tommy Brosnan Lohercannon and Eileen Gaynor Leith West.
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2900 and the draw will take place on Sunday night December 01st in O’Dwyer’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.
AGM
PLEASE NOTE the change of venue for our Juvenile and Senior AGM which will now be held in Blennerville NS from 3pm on Sunday, the 1st of December. This is the most important meeting of the year and we urge everyone, particularly club patrons, parents of the club’s juvenile teams and all registered members to attend.
Seniors
Our seniors will play Na Gaeil in the St Brendans Board Senior Football Championship Final this Friday, the 29th of November at 7.30pm in Austin Stack Park. We appeal to our supporters to come out and support the team.
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 senior player, Fergal O’Brien and the CBS The Green senior football team who advanced to the quarter-finals of the Corn Ui Mhuiri.
Ardfert Retreat Centre
Fire Fall-Charismatic Prayer Meeting every Monday 7.30p.
Growing as Followers of Jesus Christ: Dr. Jessie Rogers, Sat. 16th Nov. & Sat. 7th Dec. 10am-2pm. Book by 29th Nov.
Advent Retreat: Fr. Mossie Kelliher SMA, Fri. 13th to Sun. 15th Dec. Book now 0667134276.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Bridie Brosnan Boherbee and Breda Commane Knockmoyle.
Good Luck Tralee Schools Senior Hurlers:
Good luck to the 3 Tralee Schools who are seeking to have 3 out of 4 semi-final places in the last 4 of the Munster GAA Post Primary Schools E competition.
There are Tralee Parnells minors and under 16s playing across all 3 panels and we as a club wish them all the Best of Luck.
The Munster Under 19 E Hurling Cup Competition began in the 2017/2018 season and has been hugely beneficial for the ongoing development and progress of hurling in Tralee town and the surrounding areas where these players are drawn from.
The 2018 final saw an unprecedented lineup of 2 Tralee schools playing a Munster Final as a local derby, with Mercy Mounthawk facing off last year against CBS The Green. CBS went on to win in 2018 while the 2o17 winners were Mount Sion of Waterford. Both of these past winners are again involved in the 2019 later stages.
The next scheduled fixtures are:-
Mon 25th Nov 19 at 12:00, Gaelcholaiste Chiarrai V Mount Sion CBS Post Primary.
Fri 29th Nov 19 at 12:30, Mercy Mounthawk V Waterpark College Waterford.
Wed 4th Dec 19 at 12:30, Coláiste Mhuire Cobh V Tralee CBS.Exciting times indeed, for Senior Schools Hurling in Tralee.
Club 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.
Strength and Conditioning Strong Start:
We saw great numbers and enthusiasm as we started into our 2019 winter Strength and Conditioning Programme. We welcomed players (including new adults, and juveniles born 2006 or earlier), coaches and parents, in partnership with Coach Diarmuid Brennan, Mondays and Fridays, beginning November 18 and 22, Sports Hall @ CBS The Green. Judging by some of the online feedback in some of the social channels, those on the senior side of 40 found it a bit more difficult to cope with the muscles that did not want to climb stairs or take on to much strenuous challenges in the days after session 1. But we are assured that it gets easier each week and will all be worth it, after completing the full programme.
Milltown/Castlemaine seniors, sponsored by Larkins Bar and Restaurant and Kelly’s Londis Top Shop, will take on Laune Rangers in the Mid Kerry Senior Championship Final. The game will take place on Sunday next, December 1st, at 2pm in Glenbeigh. We would really appreciate if all in our community would make a special effort to come along and support the management team and panel on Sunday. Don’t forget to wear your club colours too!
Medal Presentation:
We were very privileged to have Na Gaeil and Kerry Senior player Diarmuid O’ Connor as our special guest at our Coiste Na nÓg medal presentation ceremony in Milltown on Sunday November 27th.
Philip O’ Reilly, Coiste Na nÓg chairman opened the proceedings- welcoming all the players and parents. He paid special thanks to the Coiste Na nÓg committee and the fantastic bunch of coaches and mentors. He also complimented all the parents for their support not to mention their culinary and organisational skills!
Kerry senior player, Diarmuid O’ Connor then addressed all the young players and their parents, with particular mention to the U-14 players who competed in Féile this year. He encouraged all the players present to keep up with their training sessions and to listen to their mentors and coaches. Diarmuid reminisced on the many happy days he had as a young boy kicking a ball around our very own Paddy Burke Memorial Pitch in Milltown. And with practice ‘maybe someday you too will get a chance to play with Kerry’, said Diarmuid.
The young footballers listened intently and respectfully to Diarmuid’s words of encouragement and wisdom. We wish Diarmuid all the best in his up-coming club championship game and also with his Kerry senior career.
After all the medals had been presented and numerous clicks of the camera, our club chairman, Podge Leane, addressed the large gathering- paying particular thanks to our coaching officer Ian Twiss. Ian has done trojan work over the past years, recruiting and up skilling coaches and mentors- thus enabling them to deliver very creative, diverse and enjoyable coaching sessions to our underage players.
Before close of business,Liam Doherty was presented with the prestigious Coiste Na nÓg ‘Club Person of the Year’, for his wonderful commitment to the underage structure in Milltown Castlemaine GAA Club. In his address, Podge also acknowledged the tremendous support of Liam’s wife Suzy. As the old saying goes-‘Behind every good man is a great lady’!! Well done to you both!
Irish Indoor Rowing Championships:
Well done to all the rowing athletes from our community who competed at the Irish Provinces Indoor Rowing Competition last weekend in UL- with fantastic success. Comhghairdeas to Aobhadh Dillon, Pat & Mike Murphy, Abbie O’Reilly, Kitty O’Dowd, Sadbh O’Brien, Marie O’Sullivan and Anne & Caoimhe O’Sullivan.
They will go on to compete in the Irish Indoor Rowing Championships in January. Best of luck to you all in 2020.
.Jimmy Mulligan of South West Counselling accepting a cheque for over €185 at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí on Monday. Included are Max Búrca, Sinead Ní Mhurchú, Leahy Ní Sheanacháin, Jared O Briain, Eve Ní Chríodáin, Muireann Ní Dhullaing, Zoe Ní Chearúill, Kiana Breathnach august Daithi O Loinsigh, Teachers, Inion Ni Mhuircheartaigh agus Iníon Ní Laocha. Photo Joe Hanley
GAELCHOLAISTE Chiarraí celebrated their annual Wellbeing Week earlier this month which saw a variety of events in the school.
One such event was a cake sale run by the student’s council and wellbeing team to collect money for Southwest counselling services.
On Monday, the students presented, with their teachers, a cheque of €185.53 to Jimmy Mulligan of South West Counselling services.
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Mr Mulligan thanked all at the school for their efforts during Wellbeing Week. This year’s Wellbeing week focused on the five indicators of wellbeing (Active, Connected, Resilient, Aware and Responsible) with collaboration across all departments in the school getting involved in events.
There were study skills workshops, yoga and mindfulness classes, a workshop learning about substance misuse and about the impacts choices have on the greater community, Zumba classes and much more.
GARDAI are investigating burglaries and a suspected pickpocketing incident in Tralee over the past week.
On Monday, November 18, a woman entered Penneys on The Mall at about 11.20am and her phone was in the side pocket of her handbag.
She suspected that a female was following her, but when she left the store he phone was missing. Gardaí say pickpocketing is not common in Tralee and they are asking the public if they saw anything suspicious in Penneys or on The Mall that day to contact them.
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Between Tuesday, November 19 at 6pm and 9am on Wednesday, November 20, tools were stolen from a house under renovation by Council workers at Shanakill estate.
Meanwhile, during the same time period, a burglary occurred in a construction site in Clash and a number of tools were taken. Gardaí do not believe the thefts are related.
They are asking if anyone saw anything suspicious at both locations during these timeframes or have been offered tools for sale, to contact them.
Also, a burglary occurred in Powers Centra in Abbeydorney, at around 1.30am this morning, Monday, November 25. Four males entered via the rear door of premises and a small quantity of cash and cigarettes were stolen.
The men were using a dark coloured jeep and gardaí are asking anyone who saw a jeep of that description travelling in the area in the early hours of this morning, to contact them at Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.
.Kathleen Reidy (centre) launching her floral exhibition in aid of Recovery Haven, with Sharon Villa (left) and Marisa Reidy. Photo by Dermot Crean
RECOVERY Haven Kerry Cancer Support House is planning a very special pre-Christmas treat on Thursday, December 5 when it hosts a gala festive floral demonstration in Castleisland.
Award-winning floral designer, Kathleen Reidy – who had been a member of the Tralee Flower Club for over 20 years – will host the event at The River Island Hotel at 8pm, where she will showcase her wonderful talent by creating a number of Christmas themed decorative pieces.
Kathleen, who has won the Féile na mBláth Perpetual Cup four times and was this year’s People’s Choice winner at the festival – is renowned for her wonderful creations and has kindly agreed to raffle all her arrangements at next week’s event in aid of the charity.
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The event, which has been running for the past number of years for various local charities, is always a fabulous prelude to the Christmas celebrations and the Recovery Haven team is encouraging as many people as possible to come along and savour the unique atmosphere.
Recovery Haven Kerry manager Siobhan MacSweeney thanked Kathleen for hosting the event this year, adding that the charity is thrilled to be working with such a talented and professional lady who will guarantee a wonderful Christmas-themed night not to be missed.
Tickets for Kathleen’s gala floral evening are priced at €10 (including tea/coffee and refreshments) and will be available at the door on the night. All of Kathleen’s arrangements, meanwhile, will be raffled throughout the evening.
.Jimmy O’Donnell and his wife Maura with children Aisling, Gráinne, Seán and Ryan at the Scout Hall on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
HE has been in the scouts almost all his life and on Saturday, a Tralee man was honoured for his service to the organisation.
Jimmy O’Donnell from Cahills Park went down to the Scout Hall off Matt Talbot Road, on the pretence of an investiture ceremony for a scout.
However, when Jimmy entered the hall and was faced with a scouts guard of honour, it became apparent it was all a ruse for a celebration to mark his 40 years as an adult scout leader.
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As well as members of the current 1st Kerry Scouts Unit, many friends and former scouts who had Jimmy as their leader, were present to wish him well. The County Commissioner, Anne Daly, presented Jimmy with a special pin to mark the milestone.
Jimmy said the occasion was unexpected and a nice surprise. “When I walked in I said ‘well there’s something else going on here!’ I suppose I spent years organising events like this for other people, but obviously someone else did it this time!”
Jimmy, who is originally from Strand Road, said he started in scouting at the age of eight. “When I started first, the scouts met in Ballymullen Barracks, then we moved up to Balloonagh in St Joseph’s school building and we were in other halls on a temporary business before our current home here.”
“Other people are into football and sport but scouting is my thing,” said Jimmy, who served as county commissioner for a period and was also involved in committees at national level.
Scouting was also responsible for Jimmy meeting his wife, Maura, who was a leader with Listowel scouts and romance flourished.
Maura and Jimmy’s four children are all scouts, with daughter Aisling receiving a pin for 10 years as a scout leader on Saturday. Ryan has turned 18 and is now a leader, Sean is 15 and a venturer, while 12 year-old Grainne has just moved into the scouts from being a cub.
So in the future it looks like there will be many more ceremonies like this for the O’Donnell family. Scroll down for photos…
Jimmy O’Donnell arriving at the Scout Hall for his surprise celebration on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jimmy O’Donnell with his fellow scouts at the celebration to mark 40 years as a scout leader at the Scout Hall on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMartin and Frances Thompson, Damien Ginty and Norma Foley at the Scout Hall on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanJimmy O’Donnell receiving the appreciation of the scouts at his surprise celebration on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry Scouts County Commissioner Anne Daly making a presentation to Jimmy O’Connell who is 40 years a scout leader. Photo by Dermot CreanKerry Scouts County Commissioner Anne Daly making a presentation to Aisling Sweeney for 10 years as a scout leader with her dad Jimmy O’Connell who is 40 years a scout leader. Photo by Dermot CreanGráinne O’Donnell making a presentation to her dad Jimmy who celebrates 40 years as a scout leader. Photo by Dermot Crean
.In front, Tim Dowling, Oliver Deenihan and Marie Aherne. At back; Anne O’Sullivan, Breda Fitzgerald, Kate Kelly and Patrick Boland at the Irish Wheelchair Association Christmas Party in the Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
THEY gathered from all over the county in The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon for the Irish Wheelchair Association Kerry Christmas Party.
Around 105 guests attended a Mass celebrated by Fr Padraig Walsh before enjoying a four course meal followed by some music from Tom O’Brien.
“We do this every year and the three branches from Killarney, Listowel and Tralee get together and socialise” said Pat Mahony of the association. Scroll down for photos…
Seamus McEnery, Jim Costello and Eddie O’Flaherty at the Irish Wheelchair Association Christmas Party in the Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.At back; Brendan Kelly, Rosemary O’Sullivan, Pat O’Mahony, Grace O’Mahony and Tim Murphy. Front from left; Bridget Enright, Anne Daly, Mary B O’Sullivan, Teresa O’Connor and Patsy Buckley at the Irish Wheelchair Association Christmas Party in the Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanTeri O’Brien, Jennifer O’Brien, Nodie O’Brien, Mary Jennings, Mary Ward and Helena Leahy at the Irish Wheelchair Association Christmas Party in the Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Dr Patricia O’Hare (right) was presented with the Kerry Heritage Award, 2019, by Marie O’Sullivan, President, Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society, at the Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
DR Patricia O’Hare, Research and Education Officer, Trustees of Muckross House, Killarney was presented with the Kerry Heritage Award, 2019, by Marie O’Sullivan, President, Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society, at the Society’s annual lunch in the Rose Hotel, Tralee, on Sunday.
The award was first initiated by the Society in 1985, to honour individuals/organisations who had made a major contribution in the areas of research/development/promotion of the county’s culture and heritage.
Patricia is the 34th recipient of the award. The presentation was made to honour Patricia, for her outstanding commitment and dedication to Kerry’s rich and varied culture and heritage as exemplified by her role in the development of Muckross Research Library (where she has worked since 1995), and for her research into Kerry’s folk life and social history.
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Patricia is interested in all aspects of the archaeology, folk life and social history, of County Kerry.
She holds post graduate degrees in Archaeology (MA, University College Dublin) and Museum Studies (MA, Leicester University). She has recently been awarded a PhD from University College Dublin. The subject of her doctoral thesis is the calendar custom of the Wren Boys of County Kerry
Over the years Patricia has worked tirelessly, to further the aims of the Muckross House Research Library, which is “to document the traditions, way of life, and history of the people of Kerry.
Since its establishment, almost fifty years ago, the Library has played an important role as a centre for the collection, storage, and preservation, of the documentary material, relating to Kerry.
The Library collections have been collected, donated, purchased or produced in-house down through the years. They are the property of the Trustees of Muckross House”.
Under her guidance Muckross House and Muckross House Research Library, were amongst the first to be awarded Full Accreditation in the Museums’ Standards Programme for Ireland (MPSI) in 2007, a certification, which they continue to maintain.
Patricia has also been instrumental in the setting up of “Féile Chultúir Chiarraí (Festival of Kerry Culture) a week-long series of ‘hands-on’ workshops for Primary School children, from Third to Sixth class. This festival is hosted by Muckross Traditional Farms and takes place in May every year”.
Since 1996, she has compiled and edited the annual Muckross Newsletter and is the author of Kerry People and Places 1860-1960, which was published by the Trustees of Muckross House in 2013.
Patricia has been a council member of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society, since 1995 and a member of the editorial subcommittee of The Kerry Magazine, for many of these years.
She has been a prolific contributor to the Magazine and has had articles published in 16 of its 30 editions. She has also contributed to its sister publication the Journal of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society.
.Launching the Coláiste Gleann Lí fundraising table quiz were, front from left; John Joe Roche, Coláiste Gleann Lí; Grainne Mulvihill, Parents Council; Margaret Kenny, Colaiste Gleann Lí and Mikey Sheehy of Comfort for Chemo Kerry. Back from left; Students Caoimhe O’Gorman, Keelin O’Shea, Mary Fitzgerald of Comfort For Chemo Kerry, Aisling O’Connelll, and Zayad Abdemarazk. Photo by Dermot Crean
COLÁISTE Gleann Lí is preparing to host their annual table quiz on Friday night and they’ve brought a local charity on board this year.
The school holds an annual Table Quiz at the Ballymac Bar in Boherbee to raise funds for the school but this year they intend to donate half of the monies raised to Comfort for Chemo Kerry.
Tables of four are €40 and the quiz starts at 8pm. Mary Fitzgerald of Comfort for Chemo Kerry said they are delighted to work with Colaiste Gleann Li and be part of this fundraiser.
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Their aim is to build a standalone Chemotherapy Unit within the grounds of University Hospital Kerry which will cost in the region of €5 million.
“This unit will provide must needed Chemotherapy services for the people of Kerry locally which negates the need for them to travel outside of the county and help ease the stress that the cohort of patients are already under,” said Mary.
“It is initiatives like this that bring communities together and this is a fantastic way of highlighting to the younger generation that working together is powerful when trying to achieve a common goal,” she added. To reserve a table for the night, please contact the school on 0667122552.
GARDAI are investigating burglaries and a suspected pickpocketing incident in Tralee over the past week.
