Kerry Team To Face The Dubs Announced

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David Clifford on the attack during the league game in Tralee earlier this year. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE greatest rivalry in Gaelic football will be revived once again this weekend when Kerry face Dublin in Croke Park in the All-Ireland semi-final.

A huge crowd is expected at headquarters for the game on Sunday which throws in at 3.30pm and the Kerry team to take the field has just been announced.

Jack O’Connor has kept faith with the team which started against Mayo in the last outing two weeks ago.

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David Moran once again teams up with Diarmuid O’Connor for that all-Tralee midfield while other town players on the panel are Kerins O’Rahillys Jack Savage, Jack Barry of Na Gaeil and Austin Stacks’ Joe O’Connor and Jack O’Shea.

The team is as follows…

1. Shane Ryan

2. Graham O’Sullivan

3. Jason Foley

4. Tom O’Sullivan

5. Brian Ó Beaglaoich

6. Tadhg Morley

7. Gavin White

8. David Moran

9. Diarmuid O’Connor

10. Dara Moynihan

11. Sean O’Shea (c)

12. Stephen O’Brien

13. Paudie Clifford

14. David Clifford

15. Paul Geaney

Subs: Shane Murphy, Tony Brosnan, Killian Spillane, Paul Murphy, Micheál Burns, Joe O’Connor, Jack Savage, Gavin Crowley, Jack O’Shea, Jack Barry and Adrian Spillane.

Kerry And Cork Technology Clusters Sign Memorandum Of Understanding

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At the announcement of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Kerry SciTech and it@cork were Gillian Bergin, Chairperson, it@cork; Manjit Gill, Chairperson, KerrySciTech; Aoife O’Brien, Cluster Manager, KerrySciTech; Juliette Crowley, Cluster Manager, it@cork and 
Donagh Kiernan, Vice-Chairperson, it@cork.

KerrySciTech & it@cork, two leading technology clusters in the South-West, have announced a new collaboration which will see the coming together of both organisations for the significant benefit of the Technology sector in Kerry and Cork.

Both organisations signed a detailed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to strengthen the alliance and formalise the collaboration between the two cluster organisations, with the aim to further catalyse the growth of the tech-producing and tech-enabled ecosystem across the region and beyond.

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“This MOU reflects the ongoing commitment of both associations to deliver the highest level of value to members and the wider STEM and business community in our region” said Manjit Gill, Chair of KerrySciTec.

“In the new world we now operate, this union makes strategic sense for the region. By building something powerful together we can capitalise on future opportunities and play a pivotal role in driving the long-term sustainable growth of the region”.

As industry and businesses continue to be challenged by geopolitical instability, economic volatility and an increasingly competitive talent market, Gillian Bergin, Chair of it@cork explained how “the timing felt right to combine resources and deliver services in a better-together model by building on the shared experience of our teams, to scale up our existing services and design new ones in response to changing needs”.

Bergin continued; “By consolidating our offerings, we can ensure efforts are optimised for maximum impact. Our goal is to create a vibrant business ecosystem and propel the entire region into the global ranks of top places to live, work, innovate and thrive.”

Over the last number of months, Cluster Managers Juliette Crowley (it@cork) and Aoife O’Brien (KerrySciTech) have worked with a group of Board Members from each organisation to develop and agree the strategic commitments that serve as the core of the MOU.

These commitments and principles aim to significantly strengthen and accelerate the growth of all industries in the region, by continuous delivery of the vision through collaboration, innovation and exploring new opportunities together.

“With a collective membership of almost 250 members, this new collaboration will be one of the largest member-led technology clusters in Ireland. By enabling new levels of collaboration and innovation across start-up, SMEs and multinational companies and leveraging the abundance of assets spanning both counties, we can realise greater broad-based growth and development for all our stakeholders,” said Aoife.

Members of each organisation will have equal access to both it@cork and KerrySciTech services and over the summer, both organisations will work to build a new overarching umbrella brand for the collaboration.  It is anticipated that the new brand, will be in place in September 2022.

PHOTOS: Cúl Camps Excitement At Na Gaeil And John Mitchels GAA Clubs

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Having fun at the Na Gaeil GAA Cúl Camp at Killeen on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

CÚL Camps took place in the town’s GAA clubs all week with hundreds of youngsters learning new skills and perfecting old ones in a fun environment.

At John Mitchels GAA complex in Ballyseedy, there were over 110 children registered to take part, while a similar number converged on Na Gaeil GAA grounds in Killeen.

The kids were well trained by young coaches at both venues and while the weather wasn’t ideal at times during the week, the enthusiasm of youth shone through when we visited for some photos…

Young ladies at the John Mitchels GAA Cúl Camp at Camp, Ballyseedy on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The lads at the John Mitchels GAA Cúl Camp at Camp, Ballyseedy on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
A coach with her young charges at the Na Gaeil GAA Cúl Camp at Killeen on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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A happy group at the Na Gaeil GAA Cúl Camp at Killeen on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
On the ball at the John Mitchels GAA Cúl Camp at Camp, Ballyseedy on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Lining up at the John Mitchels GAA Cúl Camp at Camp, Ballyseedy on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Enthusiastic young players at the Na Gaeil GAA Cúl Camp at Killeen on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Having fun at the Na Gaeil GAA Cúl Camp at Killeen on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Stars of the future no doubt at the John Mitchels GAA Cúl Camp at Camp, Ballyseedy on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Enthusiastic girls at the John Mitchels GAA Cúl Camp at Camp, Ballyseedy on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Having fun at the Na Gaeil GAA Cúl Camp at Killeen on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kerry Winner In ShelfLife National Grocery Management Awards

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Cash & Carry Manager of the Year – Sponsored by ShelfLife Magazine: Gary Moriarty, Value Centre Listowel, with Gillian Hamill, editor of ShelfLife.

THERE was a Kerry winner in the prestigious annual ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards held this week.

Gary Moriarty of Value Centre Listowel, was named Cash and Carry Manager of the Year at the one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Irish retail calendar.

The National Grocery Management Awards is Ireland’s premier scheme for recognising and honouring management excellence.

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Cash & Carry Director, BWG Foods, Vincent Brown said, “I would like to extend my congratulations to Gary and indeed at the team in Value Centre Listowel on winning this prestigious national title. Gary is very deserving of this industry accolade and he and his team are great champions for the Value Centre network.”

To win a Shelflife Management award is a high point in the career of many of Ireland’s best performing managers from across a variety of categories and at various levels of career progression and the event is also the principal networking event for managers from across all wholesale brands to gather with colleagues, business partners, suppliers and friends.

The awards were held in Dublin’s Royal Marine Hotel on Wednesday, with 350 guests in attendance. 23 awards were presented, honouring the best in the many departments that make up local convenience stores and supermarkets.

Brain Health Awareness Evening To Be Held At Tralee Hotel

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Dr Mary Buckley, Consultant Geriatrician at UHK with Eibhlís Cahalane of the HSE and Kerry footballer David Moran launching the upcoming Brain Health Awareness Evening at the Meadowlands Hotel on July 21.

THE Tralee Dementia Friendly Interagency Group in collaboration with the HSE and with support from Kerry GAA, will present a Brain Health Awareness evening at The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee later this month.

This is a free event — taking place on Thursday, July 21 from 7-9pm — to promote the importance of brain health.

Kerry senior footballer David Moran was on hand earlier this week to launch the event with Dr Mary Buckley Consultant Geriatrician, University Hospital Kerry.

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David said he knows the impact Dementia can have on someone and their family and is delighted to be able to help in promoting this night which should provide support to people living with memory difficulties and also arm us all in keeping our brains healthy and active.

The Key Speaker, Professor Iracema Leroi,  Associate Professor of Geriatric Psychiatry Trinity College Dublin and Faculty of Global Brain Health Institute, will discuss the importance of brain health and what we can do to promote brain health and maintain memory.

Professor Iracema’s clinical work is based at the Mercer’s Institute for Successful Ageing in Dublin, and she is currently the principal investigator with Dementia Trials Ireland.

A Panel Discussion will include experts on the Fair Deal process and Enduring Power of Attorney, Dementia Advisors and Kerry Memory Technology Resource Room.

There will be a variety of community support and information stands available on the night.

To register please click on the following eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-friendly-tralee-brain-health-and-dementia-awareness-evening-tickets-360557817137 or call/email Catherine on 086 7809989/ catherine@bailemhuire.ie

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PHOTOS: Audiences Enjoying Hy-Breasal Players Comedy-Dramas At Maddens

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Director Frank Houlihan with cast members Amy Naughton, Róisín Reidy, Kay Dowling, Gillian Wharton and Eleanor Sugrue of the Hy-Breasal Players before going on stage at Maddens on Milk Market Lane on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE Hy-Breasal Players performances this week have been such a success that an extra night has been added this Saturday night at Madden’s Coffeehouse on Milk Market Lane.

Their Wednesday to Friday night run has sold out and audiences have loved the plays performed each night in the intimate venue upstairs from the charming and stylish coffeehouse.

The plays are Frank Houlihan’s ‘Communion’ and ‘Conception’ and Pauline Shanahan’s ‘Positive Dead People’, with Frank on direction duties each night.

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“It’s been super, the cast have been amazing,” said Frank. “Our capacity is limited each night so there’s been a spillover into an extra date on Saturday, but there are a few tickets still available.”

‘Communion’ and ‘Conception’ are two comedies featuring Kay Dowling, Gillian Wharton, Eleanor Sugrue, Mags Slattery and Gloria Keane, while in the poignant comedy ‘Positive Dead People’, Roisín Reidy plays Monica and Amy Naughton, Milly.

Admission on the evening is €12 and limited tickets for Saturday’s 8pm performance  are available by texting 0879415523.

Madden’s Coffeehouse also has a wine licence so wines of quality can also be enjoyed on the night. Scroll down for photos…

Gloria Keane with her uncle George Lowe at the Hy-Breasal Players plays at Maddens on Milk Market Lane on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Tommy Naughton, Katie Naughton, Grace Healy, Billy McCarthy and Kay Naughton at the Hy-Breasal Players plays at Maddens on Milk Market Lane on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Laoise O’Sullivan, Grainne Leahy and Sinead Carr at the Hy-Breasal Players plays at Maddens on Milk Market Lane on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Colm and Caroline Lynch at the Hy-Breasal Players plays at Maddens on Milk Market Lane on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Director Frank Houlihan with cousin Richie Houlihan at the Hy-Breasal Players plays at Maddens on Milk Market Lane on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sean Begley and Trisha Begley at the Hy-Breasal Players plays at Maddens on Milk Market Lane on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marie Renardson and Bernie O’Connell at the Hy-Breasal Players plays at Maddens on Milk Market Lane on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Rachel Feeley and Molly Sheehy at the box office for the Hy-Breasal Players plays at Maddens on Milk Market Lane on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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MTU Kerry To Receive €435,000 For Expansion Of Electrical Apprentice Training.

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THERE has been an announcement of €435,000 in funding for MTU Kerry to facilitate its expansion of electrical apprentice training.

This builds on the €20 million Apprenticeship Capital Fund investment in 2021 across both the further and higher education sectors.

Currently, electrical apprenticeships at MTU Kerry only reach a phase 4 training qualification.

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This tranche of funding will enable the necessary changes to be made to the electrical training centre at MTU Kerry so that it can cater for the provision of both phase 4 and phase 6 training.

Welcoming the news, Minister for Education and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD, Norma Foley said: “I welcome this funding which is further evidence of government’s commitment to enhancing and expanding the apprenticeship system. This funding will ensure that MTU Kerry continues to provide quality, sought-after qualifications which will further strengthen and sustain a myriad of much-needed professions in key industries.”