Daily Archives: July 9, 2022

News, WHAT'S ON

Cycle Fundraiser From Tralee In Aid Of Kerry Samaritans

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KERRY Samaritans are hosting a fundraising cycle next month from the John Mitchels GAA Complex for a scenic journey around the West Kerry peninsula.

While enjoying the beautiful scenery, you will be helping raise much needed funds to continue the Samaritans support service.

Cyclists of all abilities are invited to take part on Saturday, August 13, where there will be two routes available.

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The first route is a Leisure Route of 75km, Tralee to Annascaul and back via Inch and Castlemaine, while a more challenging route of 125km will take riders from Tralee to Dingle via Conor Pass and back via Annascaul, Inch and Castlemaine.

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The event starts 9am and ends at John Mitchels GAA Complex, with a BBQ will be held for all cyclists to celebrate their achievement when they return.

Refreshments will be served at our two food stops at Inch and Dingle and there will be a full backup of services (technical and medical) available across both routes.

For full details and to register click on the eventbrite link here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/kerry-samaritans-charity-cycle-2022-tickets-268212529897?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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News

Know Your Rights: Student Grant Scheme

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Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…

What is the student grant scheme?

The Student Grant Scheme is the main financial support scheme for students studying in Ireland. It is also known as the SUSI grant because the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is the awarding authority for the student grant.

Student grants are divided into two types of support – a maintenance grant that helps students with their living costs and a fee grant that pays tuition fees for students who do not qualify for the Free Fees Scheme.

How do I qualify for a student grant?

To qualify for a student grant, you must meet all the conditions of the scheme. These include:

• A nationality condition
• A residence condition
• An income test
• You must also be attending an approved course of study and progressing from your previous level of study.

The rate of grant you get depends on various factors including your level of income, the distance you normally live from the college and whether you are classified as a disadvantaged student.

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How do I apply for a student grant?

The student grant application process opened to all applicants on Thursday, 28 April 2022.

You must make your grant application online. You do not need to know what course you will be taking when you apply.

To register with SUSI and apply online for a student grant, you need your Personal Public Service (PPS) number, an email address and a phone number.

• Read more about the Student Grant Scheme on citizensinformation.ie, https://bit.ly/39eU2IR or you can call a member of the local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 0818 07 7860.

The telephone lines are staffed from 10am -4pm from Monday to Friday. The National Phone Service is available on 0818 07 4000 Monday to Friday 9am – 8pm.

Alternatively, you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie

Beauty&Fashion, Lifestyle

Sponsored: Treatments For Body Sculpting And Contouring At CHRC

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Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours on body sculpting and contouring treatments… 

As many people are heading away to the sunshine, they are getting body treatments at CHRC to get beach ready!

Research has also shown that more people are now favouring non-invasive procedures to achieve this.

Patients want results, but without the pain and downtime that comes with surgery.

At CHRC, we have two treatments for body sculpting and contouring. The first one is fat reduction and the second is skin tightening. Both treatments are very safe and comfortable and part of our Venus Bliss device which is non-surgical and non-invasive.

Fat reduction is for stubborn pockets of fat at the waist, back and abdomen. It improves body contours without surgery, scars or downtime. It selectively breaks down fat cells which are naturally eliminated by the body.

Skin tightening uses advanced radio frequency technology tightens the skin and reduces circumferences to contour the body. The applicator has a deep effect on the tissue and the skin will be firmer and smoother.

A course of treatments is recommended and treatment time is usually 30 minutes. The area will feel quite warm and will stay that way for up to two hours after your treatment.

Areas that can be treated are abdomen, waist, back thighs, arms and other problem areas. A lot of people go to sleep during the treatment as it can be very relaxing after a busy day!

Contact us to discuss the best treatment options for you. Chrc@bonsecours.ie www.bonsecourschrc.ie

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Entertainment, WHAT'S ON

Finnegan On Films: Comedy, Drama And A Classic On The Box

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Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has the pick of the movies on RTE/TG4 on Saturday…

There is nothing like a true black and white classic shown in the afternoon, and All About Eve (Saturday 1.30pm RTE1) ticks all those boxes and more.

This is one of those backstage stories revolving around an aspiring actress Eve Harrington played by Anne Baxter.

Tattered, forlorn and with a sad sob story, Eve shows up in the dressing room of Broadway Superstar Margo Channing (Bette Davies).

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Margo takes Eve under her wing and makes her her personal assistant.  However, Eve’s aspirations are more than merely taking letters.  She is seeking the limelight herself.

Written and directed by Joseph L. Mankewicz, the film also stars George Sanders, Celeste Holm and Marilyn Monroe in a scene stealing part.

It received a record 14 Academy Award nominations winning six including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor and more.

It is also the only film to have ever received four female acting nominations for the same film.

Fresh from appearing with the Queen at the Platinum Jubilee ccelebrations, the most famous bear from darkest Peru returns in Paddington 2 (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) in one of the rare sequels that is even better than the first film.

Paddington, voiced by the excellent Ben Whishaw, is looking for the perfect birthday present for his aunt back home.

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Unknown to Paddington, his choice of gift has hidden secrets, leading to it being stolen by a villainous Phoenix Buchanan, played with scenery chewing relish by Hugh Grant.

There are so many sight gags, nostalgic references and laugh out loud gags that makes this a fun film for all ages and I highly recommend it.

Speaking of famous bears, Goodbye Christopher Robin (Saturday 9.35pm RTE1) tells the biographical story of author AA Milne, and how his relationship with his son led to the creation of Winnie the Pooh.

AA, known to his friends as Blue, is haunted by the horrors of the World War One trenches.

Moving with his family to rural East Sussex, walks with his young son, Christopher Robin, inspire the stories and poems that help rekindle post war joy, but at the cost of the of Christopher’s anonymity.

Directed by Simon Curtis and starring Domhall Gleeson, Kelly McDonald and Margot Robbie, this is very evocative and thoughtful.

In what seems like a story from current headlines Beautiful Boy (Saturday 9.35pm TG4) tells the story of a young student who goes on a killing spree before taking his own life and how his parents live with what he has done.

This is superior drama that offers no glib Hollywood answers because there are none, but the acting, particularly from Maria Bello and Michael Sheen as the parents is particularly impressive.

Finally Step Brothers (Saturday 10.30 RTE2) has a simple premise of two grown immature, childish fortyish adults played by Will Farrell and John C. Reilly whose single parents marry making them, well,  Step Brothers.

They have issues sharing a house, let alone a bedroom.  Don’t watch if you are easily offended. Enjoy and stay and safe.

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