MARCELLA O’Connor is commencing her Filmmaker in Residence position in Kerry County Council next week.
Due to the high demand for filmmaker advice and facilitation in Kerry, Marcella will be providing additional filmmaking mentoring to schools in Kerry alongside the work already being done by Mieke Vanmechelen in this area.
Marcella is a filmmaker who explores art, culture, nature and history through the documentary genre.
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She is currently working on an Arts Council supported film based on the poems of Aogán Ó Rathaille. Her film, The Lament for Art O’Leary, won best documentary at the 2020 Film and Video Poetry Symposium in Los Angeles.
During her filmmaking residency for Kerry County Council, she hopes to work with school children of all ages and help them find their creative voice, to mentor aspiring filmmakers and to help community groups get started in making their own films.
“I’m looking forward to working with students and community groups,” she says. “Kerry has always been a place that values the arts and it’s exciting to play a role in helping people unleash their creativity.”
Meanwhile, Máire Holmes has completed her 2022 Writer in Residence work. Máire participated in a number of festivals, judged competition entries, facilitated workshops and took the opportunity to meet and connect with the writing community in Kerry.
The residency programmes are funded by Kerry County Council, The Arts Council and Creative Ireland Kerry.
A GATHERING will take place next weekend in Tralee to showcase and celebrate the many biodiversity initiatives that have taken place all over Kerry during the past few challenging years.
‘From The Ground Up – Celebrating Biodiversity, Leadership and Community Wellbeing’ will take place in a number of locations in town on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8.
This gathering is a culmination of a three-year Transition Farming Programme and four Biodiversity, Climate Community Leadership Programmes, funded by NEWKD, LEADER and delivered by Transition Kerry.
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Participants will be inspired, learn new skills and encouraged to share knowledge and insights in the programme of local events, while networking with communities and agencies.
.John O’Sullivan of Lee Strand presents a Best of Kerry Award 2022 for Best Pub to Johnny McElligott and Niell O’Shea of Seán Ógs at the awards ceremony in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee on Thursday evening. Photo: Domnick Walsh
LAST night was a good one for businesses in the Tralee area as they scooped a fair share of the awards at the Radio Kerry’s ‘Best Of Kerry 2022 Awards’, sponsored by Lee Strand.
Taking place at an event at the Dúchas Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy, Tralee, there were 17 winners announced at the inaugural awards.
Of these, eight went to Tralee businesses; Sean Ógs Bar on Bridge Street won Best Pub; Ballygarry Estate took home two awards for Best Spa (Nadúr) and Best Hotel; Emma Quirke Hair won Best Hairdresser; Expose Beauty Lounge & Hair Studio in Mounthawk won Best Beauty Salon; Austin Stacks won Best Jersey; Kingdom Food & Wine Store won Best Sandwich and the Rose of Tralee was named Best Festival.
Meanwhile, Sandy Feet Farm in Camp, owned by Tralee couple Roy Bowler and Eleanor Wall, won Best Family Business and just ‘out the road’, Kate Brownes in Ardfert won Best Restaurant. Photographer Domnick Walsh was there to take photos of the local winners…
CEO of Lee Strand Gearóid Linnane presents a Best of Kerry Award 2022 for Best Restaurant to Kate Browne and Dorren Browne of Kate Brownes in Ardfert at the awards ceremony in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee on Thursday evening. Photo: Domnick Walsh.Mary Mullins of Radio Kerry presents a Best of Kerry Award 2022 for Best Hairdresser to Emma Quirke and Shannon Murphy of Emma Quirke Hair at the awards ceremony in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee on Thursday evening. Photo: Domnick WalshElaine Kinsella of Radio Kerry presents a Best of Kerry Award 2022 for Best Spa to Gina Groves of Nadúr Spa at Ballygarry Estate at the awards ceremony in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee on Thursday evening. Photo: Domnick Walsh.Teresa Higgins Walker of Lee Strand presents a Best of Kerry Award 2022 for Best Sandwich to Maeve Duff and Leah Canty of Kingdom Food and Wine at the awards ceremony in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee on Thursday evening. Photo: Domnick WalshFiona Stack of Radio Kerry presents a Best of Kerry Award 2022 for Best Family Business to Eleanor Wall of Sandy Feet Farm at the awards ceremony in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee on Thursday evening. Photo: Domnick WalshTeresa Higgins Walker of Lee Strand presents a Best of Kerry Award 2022 for Best Hotel to Liam Downey and Shauna O’Donoghue of Ballygarry Estate at the awards ceremony in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee on Thursday evening. Photo: Domnick Walsh.Sharon O’Mahony of Radio Kerry presents a Best of Kerry Award 2022 for Best Jersey to Chairperson of Austin Stacks Shane Lynch and Siobhan Power at the awards ceremony in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee on Thursday evening. Photo: Domnick WalshAndrew Morrissey of Radio Kerry presents a Best of Kerry Award 2022 for Best Festival to Suzan O’Gara of the Rose of Tralee International Festival at the awards ceremony in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee on Thursday evening. Photo: Domnick Walsh.Andrew Morrissey of Radio Kerry presents a Best of Kerry Award 2022 for Best Beauty Salon to Claire Murphy and Aurelia Gorczyk of Expose Beauty Lounge and Hair Studio at the awards ceremony in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee on Thursday evening. Photo: Domnick WalshRadio Kerry’s Deirdre Walsh, who was MC for the event, with Eleanor Wall of Sandy Feet Farm at the Best of Kerry Awards 2022 in the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee on Thursday evening. Photo: Domnick Walsh.
.Pictured at the launch of ‘Picture This’ and assisting Children’s Books Ireland CEO, Elaina Ryan, was young reader Kate (3) in Dublin. Photo: Julien Behal Photography
A NEW reading guide from Children’s Books Ireland celebrating picture books and illustration is now available in every branch library in Kerry.
‘Picture This’ features over 230 recommended reads for children and young people aged 0–18, which have been reviewed by experts in children’s literature.
The guide aims to break down barriers to children’s reading, making books of all kinds accessible to children across Kerry, including those who may have reading difficulties or whose first language may not be English or Irish.
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Each review is accompanied by a ‘Read also’ recommendation, bringing the total of books included to over 450.
Picture This focuses on books with strong visual narratives, including wordless or silent books, graphic novels and comics, picture books for all ages and graphic diary-style texts.
The guide aims to highlight books, series and texts to encourage reluctant readers or those with language barriers to engage with reading.
Commenting on the launch of the Picture This Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children’s Books Ireland, said: “Pictures are important. They are rich and expressive and joyful and complex. As a child, they’re our first dip into the world of storytelling – but they’re not something to be left behind once a child is comfortable reading text. Pictures on the page aren’t just a stepping stone, they’re a journey in themselves.
“Presenting an alternative route to the linear progression from picture books to chapter books, we want Picture This to give children and young people in Kerry just a little bit of space to discover a love of reading at their own pace, to read stories in formats they never knew about or would never have considered, to come back again and again to an illustration, experiencing the joy of finding something new each time.
“We particularly hope that these stories will have special appeal for young readers with reading difficulties, or those whose first language may not be English or Irish.”
Testament to the increased visibility of excellent books for children as Gaeilge, the guide, whose Irish name ‘Amharc! Breathnaigh! Féach!’, translates to ‘Look! Look! Look!’, features 29 Irish language books.
These include new releases, such as An Slipéar Gloine by Fearghas Mac Lochlainn and Paddy Donnelly, and family favourites such as Geansaí Otto by Sadhbh Devlin and Tarsila Krüse. All books from Irish authors, illustrators, publishers or those written in the Irish language are highlighted in the guide with a shamrock.
Picture This is now available for free in every library authority in Ireland and in sixty participating bookshops islandwide. The guide is also free to download from the Children’s Books Ireland website: www.childrensbooksireland.ie.
KERRY International Film Festival (KIFF) officially launched their 2022 film festival programme this morning.
Celebrating its 23rd edition, this year’s festival will take place from October 20 – 23 across a series of venues throughout Killarney, as well as showcasing a bespoke KIFF screening in Dingle on Sunday, October 23.
One of the yearly highlights of KIFF is the Maureen O’Hara Award, established in celebration of women who have excelled in film, TV and/or media and this year, KIFF has announced that the KIFF 2022 Maureen O’ Hara Award recipient is actress and writer Amy Huberman.
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Amy’s notable roles include Derry Girls, Striking Out, Finding Joy, Your Bad Self, The Clinic, The Stag, Stella Days, Rewind, and Handsome Devil, to name a few.
Speaking about receiving the Award Amy Huberman said; “It is such an honour to receive the eponymous Maureen O’Hara award! When I think of Maureen O’ Hara I think of a trailblazer brimming with talent, grit, ambition, courage, and captivating charm. She was such a fabulous ambassador for Ireland and for women in our industry. I’m so honoured to be the recipient of the award this year and a huge thank you to the Kerry International Film Festival. I shall keep the award on the mantelpiece for whenever I need some inspiration, seeing as the woman herself has, and continues to, inspire so many.”
The festival will present Amy Huberman with the KIFF 2022 Maureen O’ Hara Award on Saturday, October 23 via their ‘In Conversation with Amy Huberman’ event and the festival will share the details of this presentation in the lead into the festival.
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KIFF Programme Director, Eibh Collins, said; “As a prolific performer, a writer, and a public figure, Amy’s humour and clever insights are matched only by how fantastically talented she is. KIFF are delighted to welcome her to Killarney in October as the recipient of this year’s Maureen O’Hara Award.”
This year’s festival will see KIFF returning to its roots by presenting a fully physical, in person, film festival that promotes and showcases film and filmmaking talent across 30+ events.
The opening night of the festival will be celebrated with a reception hosted by Randles Hotel Killarney on Thursday, October 20, which will be followed by a screening of KIFF’s opening film for 2022, Declan Reck’s Tarrac in the INEC Killarney.
Other Irish highlights across KIFF 2022 include, Million Dollar Pigeons, by Gavin Fitzgerald and Galway Film Fleadh Award-Winner Lakelands.
At the heart of KIFF programming is short films, and this year’s selection continues that tradition with the festivals Irish Short Film Programmes One to Three, featuring new work from KIFF’s alumni such as, Katie McNeice, Gregory Burrowes and Lara Hickey.
The Festival also features short films, music documentaries, family friendly films and a selection of industry events and talks. Tickets, event registration and festival passes will be available to purchase now www.kerryfilmfestival.com
THERE were a number of Tralee businesses among the winners at Radio Kerry’s ‘Best Of Kerry Awards’ announced tonight at an event at the Dúchas Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee.
There were 17 winners (see full list below) announced at the inaugural awards which were organised by the station and sponsored by Lee Strand.
Sean Ógs Bar on Bridge Street won Best Pub, while Ballygarry Estate took home two awards for Best Spa (Nadúr) and Best Hotel.
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Emma Quirke Hair won Best Hairdresser, Expose Beauty Lounge & Hair Studio in Mounthawk won Best Beauty Salon, and Austin Stacks won Best Jersey. Kingdom Food & Wine Store won Best Sandwich while the Rose of Tralee was named Best Festival.
Meanwhile, Sandy Feet Farm in Camp, owned by Tralee couple Roy Bowler and Eleanor Wall, won Best Family Business and just ‘out the road’, Kate Brownes in Ardfert won Best Restaurant.
The Best of Kerry was launched in late August, promoted via Radio Kerry’s radio and digital platforms and shared by businesses and communities countywide.
Radio Kerry listeners and social media followers were initially invited to nominate their best of Kerry in 17 categories, which ranged from Best Beach to Best Takeaway, via the station’s website.
In this phase over 40,000 nominations were received spanning the county from north to south and east to west. They were then shortlisted to the top 5 in each category with two categories showing a tie for 5th place!
The shortlist was published and once again it was opened to a public to cast their votes in the 17 categories. Almost 150,000 votes were registered over a two week period which resulted in the top choice in each category being rewarded with a Best of Kerry 2022 Award.
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Fiona Stack, General Manager, Radio Kerry said, “One the reasons we decided on doing the awards was we were conscious that there was a lot of negativity around – bad news that was unavoidable about the economy, utility bills, the Ukraine, and climate change. While all these are realities – we all know that Kerry is a beautiful place with great people, great businesses and great communities. And those stories need to be told too”.
Gearóid Linnane, CEO, Lee Strand said “Lee Strand is delighted to collaborate with Radio Kerry to sponsor the Best of Kerry Awards 2022. The awards were a tremendous success, recognising the importance of supporting local and celebrating everything that is the best in our Kingdom from breath-taking beaches to fabulous food. What is great about the Best of Kerry Awards is that awards were based on people’s choice and it was fantastic to see customers voting and showing their support. We would like to congratulate all of the winners and everyone who was nominated for an award over the past number of weeks.”
Third party software was used to handle Best of Kerry nomination and voting processes. In the interest of fairness great care was taken to ensure that block nominating and voting did not unfairly influence the final results.
Radio Kerry and Lee Strand wish to acknowledge the support of John Stack, Dúchas Comhaltas Centre and Hazel Byrne, Kerry Sports Academy. The Best of Kerry will return in 2023.
Winners
BEST RESTAURANT Kate Browne’s Bar & Restaurant, Ardfert
BEST PUB Sean Ógs Traditional Irish Bar, Tralee
BEST HAIRDRESSER Emma Quirke Hair, Tralee
BEST COFFEE Bean in Dingle
BEST SPA Nádúr Spa at Ballygarry Estate Tralee
BEST BUTCHER Burke’s Butchers, Killorglin & Miltown
BEST ICE CREAM Murphy’s Ice Cream, Dingle
BEST TAKEAWAY The Fish Box, Dingle
BEST BEACH Inch
BEST HOTEL Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa
BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION Muckross House, Park, Gardens & Farm
BEST FESTIVAL Rose of Tralee
BEST CLUB JERSEY Austin Stacks GAA Club
BEST SANDWICH Kingdom Food & Wine Store, Tralee
BEST BEAUTY SALON Exposé Beauty Lounge & Hair Studio
BEST FAMILY BUSINESS Sandy Feet Farm, Camp, Tralee
.Grainne Cronin of Peter Mark Killarney (second right) and Elaine O’Driscoll of Peter Mark Tralee (right), were among the employees honoured at the Peter Mark Long Service Awards at Hayfield Manor in Cork recently. Pictured from left are Aisling Linehan (Blackpool); Alice Hanley (Crescent Limerick); Lorraine O’Connor (Crescent Limerick); Agnieszka (Douglas Court); Peter Mark CEO Peter O’Rourke; Area Manager Yvonne O’Connell; Amerie O’Shea (Wilton); Susan Duggan (Wilton); Grainne Cronin (Killarney) and Elaine O’Driscoll (Tralee). Photo: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision
A TRALEE Peter Mark employee was among the 115 members of the company’s team to be honoured for their valued contribution and long-standing service.
Elaine O’Driscoll, who has 30 years service to Peter Mark Tralee, received a Long Service Award which recognises employees from salons across the island of Ireland who have worked at Peter Mark for 10 years or more.
Grainne Cronin, who has 10 years service in Peter Mark Killarney, was also honoured. Of the 115 honoured, the average length of service was 14 years with years of service honoured ranging from 10 years to 55 years.
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Commenting on the Long Service Awards, Peter O’Rourke, CEO of Peter Mark said: “I am so proud to honour 115 colleagues who have been with the business for 10 years or more. I would like to thank all our people for their continued passion, creativity and commitment to our business and I wish everyone continued success in their career.”
Pictured are Susan Duggan (Wilton); Elaine O’Driscoll (Tralee); Aisling Linehan (Blackpool); Peter Mark CEO Peter O’Rourke; Gwen Cleary (Winthrop Street); Alice Hanley (Crescent Limerick) and Lorraine O’Connor (Crescent Limerick) at the Peter Mark Long Service Awards, held at Hayfield Manor, Cork. Photo: Daragh Mc Sweeney / Provision.
.Margo Kenny of Kane Crowe Kavanagh and Kate O’Donnell of FEXCO at the Kerry County Council Local Enterprise Office, in association with PSC Taxation Services, Budget 2023 Briefing in the Manor West Hotel on Thursday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was a large attendance this morning at the Kerry County Council Local Enterprise Office, in association with Peevers Slye Cotter (PSC Taxation Services), Budget 2023 Briefing in the Manor West Hotel.
The seminar was delivered by registered tax consultant Francis Moriarty of PSC Taxation Services who was also available to answer questions on the day.
Over 90 attendees were told how the Budget will impact on business in the areas of income tax, corporation tax, VAT, pensions etc.
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The briefing summarised the main points arising from the Budget announced on Tuesday. There was a particular emphasis on the tax changes announced.
With the tax year end in mind, the briefing reminded attendees of some tax planning ideas that should be considered before December 31 next.
Members from Tralee Chamber Alliance were on also hand to speak to businesses on the day. Scroll down for photos…
Tomás Hayes, Kerry LEO, Kevin McCarthy, Garvey Group, Fiona Leahy, Kerry LEO and Noel Fitzgerald of PSC Taxation Services at the Kerry County Council Local Enterprise Office, in association with PSC Taxation Services, Budget 2023 Briefing in the Manor West Hotel on Thursday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sheila Evans of NEWKD and Mary Mullins of Radio Kerry at the Kerry County Council Local Enterprise Office, in association with PSC Taxation Services, Budget 2023 Briefing in the Manor West Hotel on Thursday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSiobhan Rivas May of PSC Taxation Services and Nola Hellstrom of NEWKD at the Kerry County Council Local Enterprise Office, in association with PSC Taxation Services Budget, 2023 Briefing in the Manor West Hotel on Thursday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Eoin O’Neill, Noel Fitzgerald, Siobhan Rivas May, Neil Peevers, Francis Moriarty and Seamus Cotter all from Peevers Slye Cotter at the Kerry County Council Local Enterprise Office, in association with PSC Taxation Services, Budget 2023 Briefing in the Manor West Hotel on Thursday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanThomas and Claire O’Connor of Manna Organic at the Kerry County Council Local Enterprise Office, in association with PSC Taxation Services, Budget 2023 Briefing in the Manor West Hotel on Thursday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Katarzyna Drzymala, Taxation Accounting and eCommerce Services, Susan Costello of Forest Produce Ltd and Margaret Fitzgerald Reidy, Chartered Tax Advisor, at the Kerry County Council Local Enterprise Office, in association with PSC Taxation Services, Budget 2023 Briefing in the Manor West Hotel on Thursday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanAislinn Desmond and Tiaan Visser of JRI America at the Kerry County Council Local Enterprise Office, in association with PSC Taxation Services, Budget 2023 Briefing in the Manor West Hotel on Thursday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.The sizeable attendance at the Kerry County Council Local Enterprise Office, in association with PSC Taxation Services, Budget 2023 Briefing in the Manor West Hotel on Thursday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Looking forward to the John Mitchels GAA Social on Saturday, October 8 were Rory Kilgallen, Aisling Foley of The Rose Hotel with Joanne Noonan and Mark Noonan. Photo by Dermot Crean
TICKETS are selling fast for what is sure to be a fantastic night of entertainment for the members of a proud local GAA club.
The first John Mitchels GAA Club Social in 13 years will take place on Saturday, October 8 at The Rose Hotel and club members of the past and present are encouraged to get their tickets soon.
Over 200 guests will be treated to a welcome drinks reception, followed by a four course meal with entertainment from The Bansha Boys.
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A number of awards will also be conferred on the evening to players from the male and female senior panels in addition to a performance by one of the John Mitchels Under 12 players Áine Ni Dhubhlainn who won a silver medal at this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Mullingar.
As part of the evenings celebrations, the club will pay tribute to the John Mitchels senior and minor players who were part of the 1962 All Ireland winning teams.
A raffle to support the juvenile section of the club will also be held on the evening with some tremendous prizes to be won.
Also on the evening, kindly sponsored by Weardrobe and Celsius Menswear, there will be a ‘Best Dressed Lady’ and ‘Best Dressed Mans Competition’.
John Mitchels are also delighted to welcome one of Kerry’s best known footballers and fashion designers Paul Galvin to the event, where he will launch a specially designed John Mitchels jersey as part of ‘Keohane Athletic Club’ range.
All in all a great night is guaranteed. A limited number of tickets are still available at €65 each by calling 066 71 97070 or by emailing: johnmitchelssocial@gmail.com
.At the presentation of the cheque from the organisers of the Automobili Italia Tralee event to the local branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) were, from left; Holly Mulqueen, Andrew Mulqueen of the Italian Car Club Ireland; IWA Bus Driver John Ferguson; Terry O’Brien, Service Co-ordinator at Kerry branch of IWA; Eileen Keane, Service Support Officer at the Kerry branch of the IWA; Mike Dowling and Rory Kerins, organisers of the Automobili Italia Tralee event. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE local branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) received a cheque for €3,500 on Wednesday thanks to a event held in town two weeks ago.
The inaugural ‘Automobili Italia Tralee’ car show was a huge success on the weekend of September 16/17, with cars and motorcycles filling the FBD Insurance/Peevers Slye Cotter car park on Dan Spring Road.
The Ferraris, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Alfa Romeos, Lancias and Fiats drew great crowds and plans are already afoot to expand the event next year.
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“All going well, we would like to incorporate more aspects of Italian culture in to the event, like music and food where we can liaise with local Italian restaurants,” said one of the organisers of the event, Mike Dowling.
Participants who brought the cars/bikes made a financial contribution to the IWA, while there were also volunteers from the IWA with buckets for donations.
The funds raised will now go towards a horticultural project for IWA service users in Listowel.
.Pictured at the presentation of Gold Membership at the Origin Green 2022 awards were Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon; Gearoid Linnane, CEO Lee Strand; Deirdre Ryan, Origin Green Director and Dan Mac Sweeney Chairman of The Board, Bord Bia.
LEE Strand was recognised once again for their exceptional performance and commitment to sustainability with Gold Membership at the Origin Green 2022 awards.
Origin Green is Ireland’s food and drink sustainability programme led by Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board. Gold Membership is awarded to companies who demonstrate an exceptional annual performance on their sustainability targets.
“We are delighted Lee Strand is recognised once again with the prestigious Origin Green Gold Membership for our commitment to sustainability, said CEO of Lee Strand, Gearoid Linnane.
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“In Lee Strand environmental management and sustainability are key elements of our business model, from launching 100% renewable cartons, to reducing water usage and energy efficiency. This is a great achievement by our sustainability team who are continually striving for higher levels of environmental excellence.
“We would also like to thank Veronica Kennelly from the Munster Technological University who assisted Lee Strand in the development of our Origin Green plan,” said Mr Linnane.
Origin Green continues to evolve to ensure Bord Bia is helping Irish food and drink companies to remain up to date with the evolving needs of trade customers and their consumers, globally.
With the introduction of the Origin Green credits system in early 2022, it is now easier to identify members who are performing at a high level or excelling in their sustainability performance.
Companies receive credits for their performance in areas such as raw material sourcing; water and energy efficiency; waste reduction; packaging; and social sustainability.
.A spectacular fire and aerial circus show will take place in Tralee at the end of October.
THERE will be 35 events taking place in October with the support of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media’s Local Live Performance Programming Scheme 4.
The events will take place across the county and there’s something for everyone, with music, vocal, storytelling, fire and aerial circus performances programmed at a variety of times, with most events being free of charge.
In the Tralee Municipal District, four-piece traditional Irish music band The Rising, who put their own unique twist to tunes, are performing at the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy on Saturday, October 1.
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Tralee Bay Wetlands present Classical Delights at the Lakeside Café on 9th, 16th and 23rd, featuring musicians Lucy White, Anna Connolly, Dovile Baltoniene and Emma Shanahan, who will be playing a mixture of popular classical pieces, and music from movies and musicals.
As part of An Turas Mór, there will be spectacular fire and aerial circus shows on October 30th at the Island of Geese Amphitheatre.
In the Castleisland/Corca Dhuibhne Municipal District, Dingle Food Festival kicks off the October programme with eight outdoor concerts on 1st and 2nd on the Quay and Orchard Lane Stages.
There will be performances by Kay and Patrick Crouch, Tommy O’ Sullivan, Emer and Tadhg Twomey, Jeremy Spencer, Mike Coult, Eoin Duignan, Caroline Keane, Tom Delany, Teresa Horgan, Dréimire, Donal Murphy, Matt Cranitch and DJ Aaron O’ Sullivan, featuring traditional Irish, folk, bluegrass, jazz, swing, country and world music.
Also on October 1st, Beo Binn Live presents world music group Punjabi, trad sessions with Méabh Ní Bheaglaoich, Kyle MacAulay, Jeremy Spencer and Seán Leahy, and the world’s first Irish dance music show SuperCéilí, at Paul Geaney’s Beer Garden.
Accordionist Bryan O’ Leary, joined by guest musicians, will play Sliabh Luachra music at Scartaglin Heritage Centre on 14th and Turrencahill Community Centre on 21st.
The Patrick O’ Keeffe Traditional Music Festival are having a 30th Anniversary Sliabh Luachra Concert featuring 30 musicians on 30th at the River Island Hotel, Castleisland.
The Killarney Municipal District see the Live in Killarney concert series in the Gleneagle Ballroom continue with Shane Kennedy (1st), Barry McGrath (7th), Colm O’ Mahony (8th) and Donal Lucey (22nd). Sliabh Luachra musicians Bryan O’ Leary, Matt Griffin (guitar) and Mikie O’ Gorman (fiddle) will perform at ANAM on October 9th.
In Listowel Municipal District, St. John’s Theatre are hosting Folk Saloons featuring music, song and storytelling with Steve Wall and Cáit Ní Riain (6th), Kate Dineen, Ukrainian baritone Maksym Lozovyi and Sliabh Luachra musicians (13th), and the Flyshop Blues Band and Megan O’ Neill (26th).
The Kerry Writers’ Museum’s Rambling Sessions featuring music, song, dancing, poetry and storytelling continue with Matt Dean and Friends (6th), Gabriel Fitzmaurice and Mickey McConnell (13th), Bryan Murphy and John McGrath (20th) and Daisy Kearney and The Seanchaí Ramblers (27th).
In the Kenmare Municipal District, singer-songwriter Mary Culloty O’ Sullivan brings her one-woman musical about the eighties to the Carnegie Arts Centre on 9th and singer Grace Foley performs hits from famous female artists there on 13th. Tenor Dr. Gavan Ring and pianist Dr. Louise Thomas will perform the Ballads of a Bogman: The Sigerson Clifford Song Cycle on 16th at the Daniel O’ Connell Memorial Church, Cahersiveen.
The Binneas Úibh Ráthaigh traditional music concert series concludes on 21st with Peter and Rosaleen Mullarkey and Kevin Larkin performing local pieces from the Inny Valley at Dromid Community Centre.
Further details of these events are available on the Arts Office website and Kerry County Arts’ social media channels.
.Joan O’Regan from Ballymullen on one of her trips to Kenya with Brighter Communities.
A LOCAL woman has spoken of the benefits of volunteering overseas, crediting Kenya with ‘blowing her mind and changing her outlook forever.
72-year-old Joan O’Regan, who lives in Ballymullen, was recounting her time spent volunteering in Kericho County in Kenya with Irish NGO, Brighter Communities Worldwide.
The retired French teacher, who taught at St. Michael’s College in Listowel, had a fortuitous chance meeting with the Co-Founder of the charity Maria Kidney, which this year celebrates 20 years of shining a light on inequality.
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“I was visiting my son Jack who lives in Nairobi and on the bus journey from the Airport I got chatting to this very lively, bubbly Corkonian,” said Joan, who tells how she got involved in Brighter Communities below…
“She was full of life and energy and regaled me with stories about the many projects the charity started in Kericho County. I was really struck by the fact that the input of local people is rightly at the core of the charity’s work. People are key to the Brighter Communities Worldwide model – people making choices about their own development based on their values.
Brighter Communities Worldwide works in partnership with the people, this has lasting, sustainable benefits. Communities must own projects if they are to about real change and this happens through a strong base of local volunteers and a team of local staff.”
Joan O’Regan on one of her trips to Kenya with Brighter Communities.
“That bus journey flew; I was so interested in the various stories of their health, education and income generating programmes and let me tell you, once you meet Maria Kidney you don’t forget her! I met her again at an event in the Irish Kenyan Society and she persuaded me to volunteer”.
“I took the jump and went for it. I had always wanted to volunteer and Maria gave me the nudge I needed!
A group of us, including some from Tralee Mountain Club went to Ndubusat. It is an area of huge natural beauty and we helped to develop the sustainable tourism project there.
I went back in 2019 and helped to facilitate the Life Skills Courses. These courses are basic skills that people can use in their everyday lives and crucially, pass onto others. For example I saw how building little smokeless stoves makes such a massive difference in people’s lives. It’s not a huge thing in our world, it is monumental in theirs, it’s life changing”.
“It was hard for people to do the Life skills courses, for instance they had to take time off work, not an easy task. They had to get to the venue, very difficult for them as they had lots of terrain to traverse and in the majority of cases had to walk miles.
“However, they showed great determination and thirst for learning .That was the constant thread in all my dealings with the people there , their hunger for learning and knowledge. It is remarkable and so refreshing. They are so immersed in the community, it means the world to them”.
“They have so little but yet they can smile, they can laugh, they are a joyful people. It’s beautiful to witness and it changed my outlook completely. I go with the flow now, I’m not as fearful. It’s a great freedom really and one that I am so grateful for”.
“My sister came with me in 2019 so I suppose the volunteering bug is definitely spreading! I would really urge people to try and volunteer with Brighter Communities Worldwide if they can at all. I can’t wait to go back, it’s got under my skin now”.
“I am delighted to be able to play my part for Brighter Communities Worldwide. For twenty years they have been shining a light on inequality and it is an absolute privilege to help them.
They are holding their annual Kenya Ball on the 12th November in the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork and this is always a tremendous social occasion, and crucially a very important part of their fundraising efforts.
It will be better than ever this year as it had to take a hiatus during Covid so people are just dying for the opportunity to have an occasion to get dressed up for and have fun at.
It will be an opportunity for Brighter Communities Worldwide to look back at the amazing strides it has made for the past twenty years and importantly, to look towards the next twenty as there is still so much to do.”
“Kerry people love travelling to Cork, if only to boast about the Sam Maguire Cup so here’s hoping for a great contingent from the Kingdom!” concluded Joan.
• Brighter Communities Worldwide’s annual fundraising event – the Kenya Ball – will take place on Saturday, November 12th at the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork, helping the charity to continue shining a light on inequality. Visit www.brightercommunities.org for tickets and more information on the charity’s programmes.
.Pat Herlihy and Paul Lowth of The Huddle Bar on Strand Street looking forward to welcoming Ray Houghton on Sunday, October 9. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE’S not long to go until a Republic of Ireland and Liverpool FC legend comes to The Huddle Bar for a night not to be missed by football fans.
Paul Lowth of The Huddle on Strand Street brought Ronnie Whelan to the bar in April and now Ronnie’s former teammate Ray Houghton will be interviewed onstage to tell some stories and talk on all things football on Sunday, October 9.
Tickets are selling fast and Paul promises a great night’s entertainment, with the Premiership clash of Arsenal v Liverpool (4.30pm) preceding the event, MC’d by Neil Madigan, which is due to begin at 7pm.
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Finger food will also be served on the night and it’ll be followed by karaoke, with Ray promising to sing the first song!
After the success of the night in April, Paul said he wants to bring more Republic of Ireland legends of the past to the pub and is currently working on booking a former Man United player for a future date.
While Ray Houghton enjoyed League titles and FA Cup success with Liverpool, he also won a League Cup with Oxford United in 1986 and played with West Ham, Fulham, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Reading and Stevenage Borough during a storied club career.
He’ll forever be remembered though for the winning goals against England at Euro 88 and against the Italians at Giants Stadium during the 1994 World Cup.
This is a ticket only event and they can be purchased for €20 by calling into The Huddle Bar on Strand Street.
The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, September 19th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 2, 10, 17 and the bonus ball was 4.
Lucky Dip winners were as follows:
€50 – Padraig O’Connell, Castleisland
€50 – Marian McCann, Glencar
€25 – Margaret O’Connor, Castlemaine
€25 – Orla Murphy, Kenmare
€25 – Evelyn Twiss, Milltown
€25 – Donal Dennehy, Firies
Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 4th at 8:00pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €12,600. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.
Mid Kerry Minor Football Championship: Round 1 Result, Training Schedule and Round 2 Fixture
Our Minor side (U-17s) fresh from their recent exploits in the Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Club Football Championship campaign were back in action on Saturday evening in the Mid Kerry Minor Football Championship when they travelled to Cromane to take on Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane. The team were down quite a number of players and despite putting in a good showing fell to a five point defeat on a score of 7-06 to 2-16.
The Minors will be training on Thursday evening at 6:30pm at the club grounds.
In Round 2 of the Mid Kerry Minor Football Championship on Monday, October 3rd Milltown/Castlemaine will host Beaufort at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park with a throw-in time of 6:15pm.
Garvey’s Supervalu County Senior Football Championship: Round 3 Result
Congratulations to the Mid Kerry Senior Football team and management especially our own club representatives in Pa Wren, Eanna O’Connor, Gavin Horan, Garry Murphy (Selector), Shane O’Sullivan (Strength and Conditioning) and Liam Doherty (Stats) who were involved in the panel that defeated Austin Stacks 1-15 to 1-07 on Sunday in Beaufort to make it three wins from three games in the competition after victories over West Kerry and Na Gaeil over the previous two weekends.
The draw for the Quarter-Finals was made on Monday evening with Mid Kerry drawn against Templenoe at 1:00pm on Sunday, September October 9th in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. Best wishes to the players and management involved.
U-9s: Challenge Match and Upcoming Blitz Information
Milltown/Castlemaine’s U-9 boys side welcomed Kilcummin to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown on Sunday morning where three fifteen minute games took place. Well done to the players on both sides who gave a fantastic display of football throughout the games. Thanks to Kilcummin for travelling on the day.
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA will host an U-9/10 Boys Blitz on Sunday, October 2nd from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park with the opening parade and national anthem starting at 10am sharp. Games will be 10 minutes straight and 11 a side.
U-11s: Mid Kerry Fixture
Our U-11 side will play their last game of the Mid Kerry League on Thursday, September 29th at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park. They will take on near neighbours Keel at 6:15pm.
U-13s:
Milltown/Castlemaine’s U-13 White team concluded their 2022 season this evening, Tuesday September 27th as they took on Keel/Listry in Listry at 6:00pm and they came away with a good win in challenging weather conditions.
A nice way to finish the season for a group who have shown massive improvements from game to game across the year owing to their sterling commitment levels. Well done to the management team also for their hard work with the group as a whole.
The Green side will take on Keel/Listry on Friday, September 30th at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown with a throw-in time of 6:30pm.
GAA 4 All: Training
GAA 4 All training sessions will have their final training session of the 2022 season on Wednesday evening, September 28th from 5:45pm – 6:30pm at the club grounds.
U-8 Girls:
Milltown/Castlemaine’s U-8 Girls will have their weekly training session on Monday, October 3rd at 6:15pm at the club grounds.
The management team have organised a fun-filled mini-blitz on Saturday, October 8th at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown from 11:00am – 12:30pm. Participating teams include Beaufort, Firies and Fossa.
U-10 Girls: Training and Mini-Blitz Report
Our U-10 Girls will continue their training schedule at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown this Thursday evening, September 29th at 6:45pm.
Milltown/Castlemaine’s U-10 Girls team and management hosted a mini-blitz on Saturday morning at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown. There were four visiting teams in the form of Keel, Listry, Beaufort and Laune Rangers so plenty of action packed entertainment was on show over the course of two hours. Special thanks to all the referees, coaches, shop assistants and car park stewards who assisted in the smooth running of the blitz.
Join your local club, one of the fastest growing clubs in the county:
GAA 4 All – Every Wednesday evening at 5:45pm at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park (Final training session this week).
MC MINIS – Every Saturday morning in the Paddy Burke Memorial Park at 9:30am.
Boys born 2017 and (2018 if accompanied by an adult)
Girls born 2016 & 2017 and (2018 if accompanied by an adult)
U7 Boys Training Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm.
Born 2015 & 2016
U9 Boys Training Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm.
U8 Girls Training on Monday evening, October 3rd at 6:15pm at the club grounds.
Born 2014 & 2015
U10 Girls Training on Thursday, September 29th in Milltown at 6:45pm.
Born 2012 & 2013
Any queries:
MC Minis contact is Colin McKenna 0870687653
U7-U10 contact is Liam Doherty 0860413593
GAA 4 All contact is Gillian Twiss 0877678108
If you are new to the area and you wish to join an older group, contact Ian Twiss (0872521053).
New players welcome to try out to see how much they enjoy it!
Our young squad of boxers at Tralee Boxing Club have been keeping up the hard work this week with a trip to neighbours,Sliabh Luachra in Castleisland, for a night of sparring last Wednesday.
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A change is as good as a rest, and it was a great opportunity for our boxers to get put through their paces by such experienced, dedicated boxers and coaches.
A brilliantly organised night as per usual, the kids enjoyed themselves immensely and honed their skills in a supportive, encouraging environment. TBC owe a huge thanks to Jenn, John, Jake, James and all the crew at SL, and we look forward to having all the guys come visit us here at the club in the next few weeks.
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We would also like to wish former TBC boxer Mary Mc Donaghthe very best of luck on her journey to Italy with the Irish team for the European Junior Championships this week. A fabulous, talented young boxer, we have no doubt Mary will be a huge asset to the Irish team and will not fail to impress during the competition.
Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest is kicking off again shortly. The annual Fest began in 2018 to raise awareness of the supports and services for mental health in the county andschedules free events that empower people to engage with the five ways we can all improve our wellbeing.
The organisers have found that men are traditionally very slow to partake in wellbeing events, and the isolation that many experienced during covid, has had a negative impact on wellbeing in general.
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Tralee Boxing Club has partnered up with the Fest this year to offer some free events aimed at encouraging our own members, and men in our community to improve their wellbeing, connectwith others, be active, and keep learning.
As part of the programme we will offer a free beginners boxing class for men over 40 on Thursday 13th October. We hope this class will encourage more men to get active, meet others with similar interests and learn a few boxing skills along the way.
A handful of TBC’s own ‘mature’ men, (for want of a better word) will run the session and will be on hand to offer advice and support on keeping fit in later life, better nutrition, and the positive impact boxing has had in their own lives.
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TBC will also run a coffee morning on Saturday 15th for members of the club. It offers a chance for new members and family to connect and integrate into the club community, have a cuppa and chat with some of the coaches, volunteers, parents and other long term members.
TWO music artists make their way to Tralee this Friday night, September 30, for a free gig in ClubHeadBangBang at The Greyhound Bar.
The double header, brought to you by non-faction, features Laurie Shaw and three piece art-punk band Pretty Happy at an event supported by Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Kerry County Council through the Local Live Performance Programming Scheme.
Laurie Shaw is a musician and songwriter who writes and records in a home studio in Kilgarvan. He has crafted over 90 albums since 2010. These albums are mostly of alternative pop, heavily influenced by music of the 60s and 70s such as garage rock, disco and Afro-Beat.
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He has a lyrical style that is distinctly observational and narrative-based, delivered in his own accent and dealing with themes of isolation, life in rural areas, geography and social behaviours.
He has performed around the country with his backing band and worked with the Irish based labels Little L and Sunshine Cult to release cassettes as well as UK label Sunstone Records to
release a double L.P.
His recent records “The Great Southern” and “Bat Sanctuary” are centered around the town of Kenmare and his time growing up there.
Shaw is currently working on an album centred around the supernatural folklore of the county which he hopes to release in early 2023.
Pretty Happy
Pretty Happy is a 3-piece sister-brother-best friend art-punk band from Cork known for intense theatrical live performances, and embracing the idioms and energy of their home city.
In the last six months they opened for Future Islands, Gilla Band, Pillow Queens, The Mary Wallopers, toured the UK with Altered Hour and toured Europe and the UK with Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth, Body/Head), and performed at Primavera Sound, All Together Now and Raw Power in London.
In November they open for Pavement in Dublin. Pretty Happy are diverse artists who enage with theatre, film and visual art.
In June this year they curated QUARE a celebration of queer art in Cork with one-day open-air event in St. Anne’s Park in Shandon for Cork Midsummer Festival.
For their forthcoming debut EP, the trio teamed up with producer John ‘Spud’ Murphy (Lankum, Black Midi) at Hellfire Studios in Dublin. The new material, due for release in late October, will reveal a more expansive textural sound.
TRALEE Chamber has welcomed the overall initiatives introduced in Budget 2023 to support business and the expansionary approach of the Government to address many of the needs of the most exposed members of the business community.
However, Colette O’Connor CEO Tralee Chamber, said the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector should be retained beyond February of next year.
“We must enable and empower our SMEs to continue to compete and remain productive throughout this time,” she said.
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“Most importantly, it means investing in the places where we live and work. In many respects the Government has listened.”
“However, we are disappointed to see that the 9% VAT rate has not been retained beyond February 28th, 2023. This will have significant impact on the hospitality sector. At a time when we should be dampening now on inflation, this was a measure that could have been taken”.
“We welcome the announcement of the two new business support schemes to help businesses with the cost of electricity and gas”.
The first scheme of €200 million administered by Enterprise Ireland for larger firms involved in exporting and manufacturing.
The second scheme is targeted at SMEs the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme TBESS, will cover 40% of the increase in electricity or gas bills, up to a maximum of €10,000 per month per business.
“Tralee has a severe lack of accommodation which impacts employers in attracting skills and talent to work in Tralee and North Kerry. Tralee Chamber see the new property tax as a positive move to incentivising property owners to put their properties back on the market and in turn attracting business and talent to the Tralee area.
“We called for a Budget which would support businesses. We appreciate the challenges facing Government in delivering on every ask of the business community, but there are missed opportunities in this Budget,” Ms O’Connor concluded.
THE ALL-STARS: Our All-Stars had great football and great fun again last Sunday at the Austin Stack Club in Connolly Park. Yes, they had a ‘ball’! To join our Sunday morning session just come along to Connolly on Sunday at 11am. For information….ring/text Sandra (087-294 6658) or Sarah (087-281 0239).
PEIL FAOI 7: Our U7 boys are the best Sunday morning footballers of all! The planned U7 matches against Laune Rangers did not go ahead last week. Now, the sad news of the season is that our final Thursday night session will be on this Thursday (29th). However, we have some good news….a couple of upcoming matches are being organised/confirmed.
PEIL FAOI 9: The Under 9s are still enjoying their football! Four rounds have been played in the Thursday evening Bracker ‘Regan Cup games and this Thursday (29th) will be our last of the season. Our expected game on Sunday last v Churchill didn’t take place, faraor! The much-looked-forward-to trip to the St Finbarr Club in Togher, Cork, is getting closer….October 15th. We can’t wait! Táimid ar bís!
PEIL FAOI 11: More enjoyable U11 football on Thursday. There are really great players in this group!
PEIL FAOI 13: (i) We’re coming to our final sessions of 2022….we’ll have workouts on Tuesday and on Thursday this week and we’ll be travelling to Cork on Sunday 9th October to play a tough challenge game v Bishopstown. This is a big outing for our lads and we’re all looking forward to the day out! (ii) The Austin Stack Club (Team Amber) Central League Division 1B finalists 2022: Seán McCannon, Ediart Topali, Oisín Cotter, Diarmuid Hennessy, Conor Murphy, Liam Swords, Alex Dafoor, Karol Kowalczyk, David Ahern, Noah Reidy, Oran O’Donoghue, Kyle Yoxall, Jack Delaney, Nathan Hurley, Séamus Keenan, Nathan O’Connor, Luke O’Connor, Mark Foley, Conor Hanafin, Ewan Canty, Matthew Guerin, Killian Coffey, Albi Gaxha, Tadhg Somers, Jack Walsh, Joe O’Halloran, Alex O’Flaherty, Jayden O’Dowd, Gearóid Corcoran, Eliot Calleja.
PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Kelliher’s Garage Central Region U15 (Division 1A) final….Laune Rangers: 0-12; The Rock: 2-11. (ii) |The Kelliher’s Garage Central Region U15 (Division 5)final…. victory for B/mac over The Rock.
PEIL FAOI 17: Minor club champions of Kerry 2022: Michael Tansley; Seán Ó Muimhneacháin, Luke Ó Cathasaigh (captaen), James Fisher; Pádraig O’Halloran, Ben Ó Murchú, Seán Heaslip; Ryan Ó Drisceoil (0-4), Colm de Brún (0-2); Noah Townsend (1-1), Daniel Ó Ciarba (0-1), Tomás Deregee; Rónán Ó Cearúil (1-1), Paidí Ó Laighin (1-8 – six frees), Damien Ó hÓgáin. Fir ionaid: Jack Ó Murchú, Donncha Ó hArgáin, Dáithí Ó Luasaigh, Aaron Ó Nualláin, Dylan Ó Cuinneagáin, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh.
COLÁISTÍ: Good wishes to all Rock lads who’ll be playing in upcoming college matches. U15B (Peil): Mounthawk v Milltown on Tuesday (27th); U16½E (Iománaíocht): Gaelcholáiste v Scoil Naomh Pól, Port Láirge, ar an Déardaoin (29ú); U19D (Iománaíocht): Mounthawk v Fermoy. U19E (Iománaíocht): Gaelcholáiste v Cnoc Síon, Port Láirge, ar an gCéadaoin (12ú D.Fómhair). U19C (Peil): Gaelcholáiste ar an gCéadaoin (19ú D.Fómhair). Corn Uí Mhuirí: The Green v St Flannan’s agus Mounthawk v Coláiste na Sceilge ar an gCéadaoin (19ú D.Fómhair).
CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to all who support and promote our club lotto: (i) O’Flynn Interiors (Malachy Nagle), Lower Rock Street, (ii) Kirbys’ Brogue Inn, Lower Rock Street, (iii) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (iv) Carmel O’Neill, (v) Maguires’ Butcher Shop, Caherslee, (vi) Barrys’ Supermarket, Upper Rock Street, (vii) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (viii) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (ix) www.austinstacks.ie (x) and/or onhttps://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor
AN SIOPA: Items are available to order on www.oneills.ie. The Ganzee Club Clothing Collection is available in all sizes. Check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/
SENIORS: Best wishes to our seniors in their next very important championship game.
SCÓR NA SINSEAR: Kerry County Final: 7th October. Munster Final: 18th October.
PLACENAMES: (i) A new placename in our area is ‘Carraigín’ (though spelt incorrectly on the stone at the estate entrance!). (ii) A new placename in the K-O’R area is ‘Cluain na Geise’….the Meadow of the Spell or Prohibition. (Remember the legend in which Diarmuid was put ‘faoi gheasa’ by Gráinne?). Proverb/seanfhocal: Ná bain do gheis agus ní bhainfidhgeis duit (Leave forbidden things (spells, etc) alone and they cannot harm you).
Kingdom Swimming club was well represented at the recent National Community Games Swimming Finals with a number of our swimmers representing their respective areas across a number of individual & relay events., and taking home 4 individual & 1 team medals to the Kingdom.
Kingdom Swimmers Community Games Finals
Congratulations to everyone who participated, qualified for finals and won medals
on the day –
Silver
Lily May O Gara
Lily May O’Gara 2nd U16 Free
Peter Doyle
Peter Doyle 2nd U16 Breaststroke
Bronze
Sean Murphy & Liam O Connor
Sean Murphy 3rd U14 Breaststroke
St Brendans Oakpark u16 Relay
St. Brendans/Oakpark U16 Medley Relay 3rd – Cillian Ginty, Jack Costello, Peter Doyle, Adam Flaherty
Congratulations to Kingdom candidates Gerard Pierse, Ruženka Cronin, Carla Qualter who all successfully completed Level 1 Assistant Swim Teacher Training and Hollie Boyd, Oisin O’Mahoney, Nigel Collins and Spela Cvar who completed level 2 Swim Teacher Training under watchful eye of Mary Garvey over the weekend.
The recently completed Swim Teacher Training was all made possible through the Education Support received through Resilience Funding from @sportireland @swimireland .
Thanks again to @traleesportscentre for all their assistance in facilitating all courses .
Monday 26th 8pm for: Lady President Margaret’s Prize to the Ladies on Sun 9th
Monday 3rd Oct 8pm for: Lahinch Exchange day Monday 17th -times 11:00-12:30pm
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Fixtures:
Wed 28th – Play in Pink – Scotch Foursomes
Sun 2nd Oct- Singles – sponsored by Terry butchers
Wed 5th Oct – Club singles –sponsored by Ross Jewellers
Sun 9th Oct – MC10 Lady President Margaret’s Prize to the Ladies
Sun 9th – 9-hole qualifying competition
Wed 12th -Club singles
Sun 16th – Singles sponsored by Kerry Petroleum
Monday -Lady Exchange Day to Lahinch
.Kay McCarthy Chairperson Inspired, Fiona McCarthy, Tina Enright – Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa, Siobhan O’Sullivan – Aspengrove Solutions at the ‘Promoting Inclusive Employment’ event at Ballygarry Estate on Friday.
THE Inspired group held their ‘Promoting Inclusive Employment’ event at Ballygarry Estate on Friday, September 23.
The event aimed to raise awareness among local employers in relation to the recruitment and retention of people with intellectual disabilities in the workplace.
Over 25 local employers were represented at the presentation, which showcased the range of supports available to them through the Inspired Inclusive Employment Programme.
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The event highlighted how employers across Kerry can access and recruit potential employees with a broad range of talents who are willing and able to work.
Presenter for the afternoon, Stephanie Dinham, the Career Transition Coordinator at Inspired, steered employers through the supported employment process and demonstrated how career transition training and hands-on job coaching were already showing promising results.
Jim Garvey Finance Director Supervalu said; “the presentation dealt with concerns of employers in a very honest way.”
Ciara Noble – Clippity Clop, Ciaran Sears – Scotia Farm, Orla Brosnan – Clippity Clop and Tom Sears – Scotia Farm at the ‘Promoting Inclusive Employment’ event at Ballygarry Estate on Friday.
Jacinta Walsh, Manager at Penney’s Tralee, said that the presentation “was a great success and we were delighted to be a part of it. It was wonderful to see how important work is to the Inspired participants”.
The event also focused on the need to create awareness and provided an understanding of how inclusive employment practices can benefit, companies, their staff, and the individuals involved.
Videos shown on the day were a testament to the fact that the Inclusive employment programme had already made a significant impact in its first-year post-covid, with over 18 local employers successfully engaging in the initiative.
Programme participants and employers provided insight into their experiences which gave other employers an opportunity to hear valuable feedback.
Rachel, whose role was MC for the event said; “I work at the Bons hospital, and it means a lot to me because I help out the patients, I love my job and I love sorting out the forms”.
Stephanie Dinham, Inspired Career Transition Coordinator with Marcus Motta, Manager Applegreen Listowel, at the ‘Promoting Inclusive Employment’ event at Ballygarry Estate on Friday.
“What work means to me,” said Lauren who works in Penneys’, “is being part of a team and I enjoy working with Belinda and Mandy and all the team in Penneys.”
Liz Maher, Manager of Inspired added; “today’s event showcased the importance of creating awareness around the benefits of hiring people with intellectual disabilities. There is a growing need for employers to recognise how inclusive practices can have a positive impact on their own employees while creating added value to their business”.
The event closed with a note from the Chairperson of Inspired, Kay McCarthy who thanked the sponsors, Dormant Accounts Fund for funding the Inclusive Employment Opportunities programme and Kerry ETB and Solas for funding the training event.
Kay also thanked employers, Inspired manager, staff, board of trustees and participants for coming together to celebrate their achievements to date.
Mark O’Shea, Mike Walsh and Eoin O’Sullivan of Adams of Tralee at the ‘Promoting Inclusive Employment’ event at Ballygarry Estate on Friday..
DOMINO’S Pizza has launched a major new recruitment drive to fill 1,000 roles across Ireland, around 30 of which will be located in Kerry.
The company is gearing up for the busy festive season and the World Cup 2022, with 700,000 pizzas estimated to be ordered by consumers in the country during this time.
Domino’s is calling upon budding delivery drivers, in-store team members and pizza makers to join its team at its stores in Tralee and Killarney.
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Scott Bush, Domino’s Pizza Group, Ireland CEO said: “As we approach a very busy period with international football and the festive peak, we are excited to announce 1,000 new roles with Domino’s across Ireland. We are proud to be able to offer a range of flexible in-store and contract driver roles, which may be suited to those looking for additional employment opportunities or to fit around study or family life.”
Those interested joining their local Domino’s are asked to visit www.dominos-jobs.com and check their local store.
TEDxTralee, an independently organised event, licensed by TEDx, returns to Siamsa Tire on Thursday, October 6, with the theme of ‘The Good Room’ and as part of the An Turas Mor – Homecoming Kerry Festival.
Local Curators and Co-Coordinators Bryan Carr and James Finnegan felt that after the stunning success of TEDxTralee 2021, whose talks have been viewed on the online worldwide TED platform over 270,000 times, that there was another opportunity to promote Tralee on the International TEDx map with another series of an eclectic series of talks and presentations from local, national and international speakers.
The 14 speakers come from a variety of backgrounds and unique experiences all sharing their stories and big ideas.
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From an initial submission of 48 speakers, these individuals were selected and assisted over a number of weeks and months in developing their presentations.
Speakers include actor and playwright Martin Mahon from Tralee, autism expert Sharon McCarthy, pioneer of organisational narrative, leadership storytelling, Thaler Parker and Crime Scene Investigator Ciaran Prior. For the full list of speakers, click here.
“We are delighted, proud and honored to be able to give these wonderful, inspiring and thought provoking Talks a platform, covering a range of topics from the personal to the global perspective,” said Bryan and James.
“It was always the aspiration for last year’s event to be the first in a series of legacy events promoting Tralee, Kerry and Ireland under the TEDxTralee Banner. This year, with the development of the An Turas Mor series of countywide festivals and events, a wonderful opportunity presented itself to raise the bar once again.”
They also want to encourage and give practical experience to the next generation of production talent working in conjunction and collaboration with seasoned event project leaders.
TEDxTralee gratefully acknowledge the support of all their partners including Tralee Chamber Alliance, Shannon Star Entertainment, The Rose Hotel, M.EDIA, Siamsa Tire, Quails Partners and Connect Publications as well as the sponsors of An Turas Mor including Kerry County Council, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Failte Ireland.
.Participants in the Banna Coastcare beach clean-up on Sunday.
BANNA Coastcare were out in force again on Sunday taking part in this year’s Big Beach Clean. Sixteen youths joined the clean-up, removing 20 bags of rubbish from the beach and dunes in just one hour.
Banna Coastcare saw a fantastic turnout on Sunday for this year’s Big Beach Clean, approximately 30 willing volunteers gave just one hour of their time to help clean up Kerry’s beautiful coastline.
Despite a number of other clean ups taking place on Banna over the previous two weeks, approximately, 20 bags of litter were collected.
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The bags were filled with marine litter which included, fishing line, net and ropes and terrestrial litter mostly made up of plastic bottles, crisp and sweet wrappers, cigarette butts, plastic bags, face-masks and glass bottles. Some other finds included, a shopping basket, two syringes, a nappy, shoes and flip flops and an oil drum.
During the Big Beach Clean, volunteers were asked to carry out a marine litter survey to quantify the amount and types of litter found on Banna.
Participants in the Banna Coastcare beach clean-up on Sunday.
These surveys are aimed at heightening awareness about the issue of marine litter and serve as an indicator of the magnitude of the problem. Clean Coasts share this information with the international Ocean Conservancy to form part of the worldwide survey.
Rachel Geary and Maeve Ferris of Banna Coastcare wished to thank all the volunteers, in particular the younger ones, whodedicated their time to make a difference. A special thanks to Salty Souls Cafe for rewarding the younger volunteers for the efforts.
Rachel said; ‘‘it was another fantastic event, it is so heart-warming to see people come together to help combat the problem of marine litter, every piece of litter that is collected is a piece of litter that won’t pollute our oceans or harm our wildlife.”
Participants in the Banna Coastcare beach clean-up on Sunday.The rubbish collected during the clean-up.
The Garveys Tralee Warriors team panel and coaches with Kevin McCarthy and Jim Garvey of sponsors Garvey Group. Photo by Dermot Crean
By Alan Cantwell
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors launched their 2022/2023 season at Garvey’s Supervalu in Tralee on Monday ahead of the start of the Super League campaign this weekend.
The League and National Cup champions took a short break from preparations for the opening game of the season, and what promises to be a stern early test for John Dowling’s new look charges, at home to local League rivals Flexachem KCYMS Killorglin on Saturday night.
Following the departure of four of their outstanding players from last season namely; Aaron Calixte, Nikola Roso, Ron Elksnis and Brandon Cotton, the Warriors recruitment department were busy over the summer bringing in three exciting additions to the set up.
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Andrée Michelsson steps into the point guard spot vacated by last season’s Super League Player of the Year Aaron Calixte and the 6’2’’ 25 year old Swede will lead the Warriors offence from the top of the key.
Michelsson, a former Icelandic U20 international, joins the Warriors following a season with BBC Rendsburg Twisters in Germany where he averaged over 21 points per game.
The dynamic American De’Ondre Jackson comes into the Warriors set up hoping to build on his rookie season last year when he tormented defences up and down the country with NUIG Maree.
He finished the season in third place in the scoring stats in the League with only Aaron Calixte and Killester’s Karon Harrell bettering his average of just over 20 points per game.
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The Warriors third import player is 6’8’’ forward Matija Jokic. The 24 year old and former U20 international with his native Montenegro, has experience of playing in both Iceland and Germany with Hottur Egilsstadir and Recklinghausen respectively.
Kieran Donaghy, Eoin Quigley, Darragh O’Hanlon, Daniel Jokubaitis and captain Fergal O’Sullivan bring their collective wealth of skill and experience to the squad. The younger players who made their breakthrough last season James Fernane, Stephen Bowler and Keelan Crowe also take their places on the roster.
Stepping up to Super League duty this season is Jack Tobin, linking from St. Brendan’s, and Irish U18 international Aivaras Ousis coming from Tralee Magic who will both get their first taste of Super League action in the coming weeks.
The Warriors squad is completed by Zygimantas Kaletka and the Fleming brothers Padraig and Aaron.
The Warriors will be coached by John Dowling, assisted by Gareth Moore and Jimmy Diggins and the team managed again this season by Kathleen Collins.
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors take on Flexachem KCYMS Killorglin in the Tralee Sports Complex on Saturday night at 7.30pm.
Season tickets at €100 for adults and €50 for children and standard match tickets at €10 for adults and €5 for children are available to purchase on the Tralee Warriors website – www.traleewarriors.com
.Launching the Tralee Chamber/Kerry County Council Christmas In Tralee programme at Kerry County Museum on Tuesday morning were, seated in front; President of Tralee Chamber Nathan McDonnell and Mayor of Tralee Mikey Sheehy. Standing from left; Tralee Chamber CEO Colette O’Connor, Stephen Stack, Aidan Turner and Cllr Jim Finucane. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE’S less than 90 days to Christmas and preparations are already in hand to make it another memorable season in Tralee.
Tralee Chamber Alliance and Kerry County Council are focusing on bringing family interactive events of a high standard to the town this Christmas.
With the support of Oliver Hurley Productions, the aim will be to bring the magic of Christmas to the streets of Tralee through new and creative initiatives.
The focus is to run major interactive events with the objective being to bring people from all over Kerry and further to Tralee town in the lead up to Christmas.
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Building on the wonderful decorations and lighting of previous years, the proposed events will also enhance the visuals in the town centre, creating a magical and festive kingdom.
The preparations for the Christmas season have been warmly welcomed by the Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy.
“Christmas is always a special time for family and community and this year there is a wonderful programme of events being arranged for people of all ages. I would encourage everyone to participate and to enjoy the holiday season,” he said.
Colette O’Connor, CEO Tralee Chamber Alliance, outlined some of the plans for the festive season.
“While the town is already established as having one of the top festive light displays in the country, we are really building on that and utilising the fantastic amenities including the Kerry County Museum and Island of Geese, while showcasing some of the local talent we have here in North Kerry. ”
“There will be a competition “Follow the Magic” running throughout the build-up to Christmas which will put the focus on our wonderful retailers, there will be a new guy town or should I say “new Elf”…watch this space and all will be revealed later!”
“And as you’d expect there will be Christmas markets with some fantastic shows for families every weekend through December, culminating in what is the traditional end to the celebrations in Tralee — a fireworks display on New Years Eve,” added Colette.
More details on the events for Christmas in Tralee will follow in the weeks ahead.
DEATH OF BRENDAN DOWLING: There was great sadness in the Club and in the local community last Tuesday (20th Sept) when news broke of the death of our current Club President, Brendan Dowling. Brendan was appointed to that position in 2010 following the passing of Fr. Mícheál Galvin and like Fr. Mícheál he took a keen interest in Club affairs during his tenure of the last twelve years.
Brendan began his involvement with the Club with success. In 1955 he was a member of the great MH team that won the MH Co. Championship that year – defeating a fancied Ballyheigue team by 9-4 (31) to 2-2 (8). Brendan wore the Number 8 jersey that day and he and his fellow centre-field man, Frank Tiernan dominated mid-field on that September day and contributed in no small way to our brilliant victory.
Two years before that, at the aged of 16, he was a member of our MF team that reached the 1953 Co. Final, going down to Castleisland in a low-scoring game (1-0 to 0-1).
When his playing days were over he continued his involvement in Club affairs and served as Assistant Secretary for a number of years before becoming one of the Club’s outstanding Chairmen for a four year term during the 1986-1989 period. It was during Brendan’s time as Chairman that the Club developed their new Clubhouse/Bar in Connolly Park which was officially opened in June 1989. His sons Eddie and Tommy played with the Club – Eddie was a member of the SF Co. Championship winning team in 1994.
And what a turn-out on Saturday morning for the removal of his remains from Connolly Park to St. Brendans Church and from there to Rath Cemetery. Thanks so much to everyone who took part in the Guard of Honour and to everyone who contributed during the Mass and the Graveside, including our own Club Chairman, Shane Lynch.
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is also offered to the families of the following who died recently: Eileen O’Mahony (nee Turner), Leith West and formerly St. Brendan’s Park; John O’Hanlon, Upper Tonevane; Michael Doran, Casements Ave. (brother of the late Richard, one of the Club’s great Card Players); and Margaret McCarthy (nee Doran), Rockpark Ave. and formerly Brosna.
With both sides already through to the quarter finals this 3rd and final round –robin qualifier was just to determine first and second positions on the Group 3 table and in Beaufort on last Sunday afternoon (25th Sept) Mid Kerry led all the way through this game to achieve this top of the table status.
After a measured start by our lads on at least three occasions it was the home side who opened the scoring after three minutes and they added two more points just inside the 10th minute. From the kick-out Conor Horan won possession and after a good move up field it was Conor again in possession to open our scoring with a well-taken point from play. A minute later David Mannix scored our second from a free after a foul on team captain, Michael O’Donnell. Both sides then had a point each by the 15thminute – ours from Conor Jordan after being put through by Kieran Donaghy. We failed to score during the second quarter while Mid Kerry added three more to put them four ahead at the break (0-7 to 0-3).
Seán Quilter, who came on for the second half, had a pointed free inside the second minute but then Mid Kerry added two from play in quick succession to put them five ahead. We were back in the game by the 37th minute when Michael O’Donnell netted to reduce their lead again to two points. Mid Kerry pointed again three minutes later and then during a seven minute spell up to the 49th minute we produced our best performance of the afternoon, scoring three unanswered points to level the game for the first time.
However that was as good as it got for us as we failed to score for the rest of the game while Mid Kerry added a further five points and a consolation last minute goal. Their goal tally could have more but for at least three outstanding saves by Wayne Guthrie. The first came in the 23rd minute of the first half. The second came in the 22nd minute of the second half. We all thought those two were outstanding , and they were, but it’s difficult to find a word to describe his third and final save in added time – ‘awesome’ is hardly sufficient to describe it.
Cian Purcell missed the game though injury after making his Co. Championship debut last week. Also making their debuts today were Eoghan Carroll and Gearóid Fitzgerald.
Prior to the game there was a Minute’s Silence in honour of our recently deceased Club President, Brendan Dowling.
Team: Wayne Guthrie, Colin Griffin, Jack O’Shea, Niall Fitzmaurice, Greg Horan, Conor Jordan (0-1), Paul O’Sullivan, Michael O’Donnell (Capt) (1-0), Barry Shanahan, Armin Heinrich, Michael O’Gara, Conor Horan (0-2), Shane O’Callaghan (0-1), Kieran Donaghy, David Mannix (0-1 – one free).
The knock-out quarter finals will now go ahead on the week-end after next with a possible double header in Austin Stacks Park on the Saturday night (8th Oct) and in Fitzgerald Stadium on the Sunday afternoon. We have drawn Feale Rangers and it will be Dingle .v. Dr. Crokes; Mid Kerry .v. Templenoe and East Kerrys .v. Kenmare Shamrocks.
B FOOTBALL: The Molyneaux Shield Final, between ourselves and Kerins O’Rahillys has now been refixed for this coming Saturday evening (1st Oct) at 5pm with a venue still to be confirmed as we write.
ONLINE CLUB SHOP: A reminder that our Club shop is open 24/7. Check out the newest ‘official’ Austin Stacks Club Merchandise – only available to order on this link (free delivery on any orders over €50) see www.oneills.com We would also like to introduce the new Austin Stacks Ganzee Club Clothing Collection, available in Mens/Unisex, Womens & kids check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/
CLUB CARDS: Our Card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Monday and Thursday nights with the starting time at 9pm sharp.
CLUB LOTTO: This week’s (26th Sept) Jackpot, worth €2,250 was not won. The numbers drawn were 4, 7, 10, 19. The €20 winners were Kevin O’Carroll, Declan O’Brien and Diarmuid Brennan, all c/o The Club; Sarah O’Riordan, c/o John O’Riordan and Brian Collins, c/o Martin Collins.
Next Week’s Jackpot will be worth €2,300.
Continued thanks to the following businesses for selling our Club Lotto tickets – Kevin Barry’s Shop, Commane’s Book Shop, O’Flynn Interiors, Hussey’s, Princess St., The Burger Shack, Monavally as well as Maguire’s Butchers and Kirby’s Brogue Inn and continued thanks to everyone who purchase tickets week in, week out.
Austin Stacks lotto tickets are now also available to purchase on line on the following link: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor Kirby’s Brogue InnMaguire’s Butchers Hussey’s P. Commane Books.
GARDAI in Tralee are appealing for witnesses to an incident involving a child last week in town.
An 11-year-old girl was cycling her bike in Garvey’s Supervalu car park in Tralee with friends between 7.30pm and 8.15pm on Tuesday, September 20.
It is alleged a man in a car, not known to the child, slapped her in the face. Gardai are appealing for anyone who was in the area and saw the incident to contact them at Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.
We traveled to Spa Killarney for our final game in this years Senior County Championship on Saturday evening.
In a game that was irrelevant to both sides , having both lost in rounds one and two. Lining out with out a number of regulars gave us an opportunity to give game time to a number of panelist’s who have put in a huge effort all year.
While we competed well for long periods of the contest , the home team pulled away late on when they got through for a couple of goals.
The fixture brings our involvement in the competition to a disappointing end having lost convincingly in all three rounds.
The management and players particularly will now need to lift themselves for the upcoming Club Championship Final against Templenoe, which will no doubt be a very difficult task, but one that would salvage some satisfaction for the years effort.
KERINS O’RAHILLYS: Shane Foley; Darragh McElligott, TJ Heaphy, Padraig Neenan; Ben Hanifan (0-2) , Karl Mullan, Cian Sayers (0-2), Sean Walsh (0-1), Tom Hoare 0-3 (2f), Daniel Bowler, Barry John Keane 0-3 (2f, 1m), Padraig Griffin; Darragh O’Connor 0-3 (1f), Diarmuid O’Sullivan (0-1f), Conor Hayes (0-1). Subs: Keelan Crowe for P Griffin (ht), Gearoid Dillane for D O’Sullivan (45 mins), Stephen Nix for TJ Heaphy (50 mins).
Fixtures
Junior Cups- Molyneaux Shield Final Sat 1 Oct @ 5pm – Extra Time & Result on the Day
Kerins O Rahillys B v Austin Stacks BVenue TBC
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN
Great news..
The Gaelic Games Associations are pleased to announce that former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, has agreed to be independent Chairperson of the integration process between Camogie, GAA and the LGFA .
It’s great to hear that moves are afoot to integrate all three organisations at national level. This news is very welcome to the ladies of Strand Road.
SPONSORSHIP
Like every club we have a range of sponsors who support us year in , year out. We sincerely thank everyone for their generosity.
We are so grateful for their ongoing support and for the opportunities it provides to support us during the year. We are indebted to all of our sponsors and we ask you to support all of them at every opportunity.
Check out the Best of Kerry Awards/ Radio Kerry.ie ..
U12 GIRLS
Looking forward to embracing the spirit of fun and camaraderie at our last few matches and training sessions together..
KERINS O’ RAHILLY TEAM
KOR 1-07
Austin Stacks 3-10
Last Tuesday we met Austin Stacks in round 3 of the Town League. It was our rivals who struck the psychological first blow on the night.
We will be going for glory during the week as we’ll be in Connolly Park next Tuesday evening as ourselves and Austin Stacks again do battle for a place in the final. The scene has been set, will be do it.
U12 Strand Road Blues team
STRAND ROAD BLUES
Strand Road Blues 3-05
Churchill 5-05
Pressure is for tyres and our young blues were determined from the start to prove that last Wednesday in Pat Healy Park scoring the opening point. Churchill then got a quick grip on the game and both teams started feeding a hungry attack to leave the score at half time Strand Road Blues 3-03 to Churchill’s 4-02.
The visitors continued to add to their tally with a point straight into the second half followed by a point from the home side….
Our team manager Mary was delighted with her girls on their performance of the year. Great team work and we’re proud of each and every one of them.
Next Wednesday both teams meet again, this time in the Spa pitch for the semifinal. Best wishes to everyone!
U13 Tralee District winners
U13 DISTRICT
Well done to Tralee District who won last Saturday’s final v West Kerry.
We are especially proud of our players representing Strand Road, Aimee Turner, Aoife O’ Connell, Córa Meehan, Caragh Houlihan and Lily Breen. Congrats also to our club coach Tricia Moran.
Representing Kerins O’ Rahilly in the U13 Tralee District team are Lily, Aimee, Córa, Caragh and Aoife with their coach Tricia and her daughter LexiProud Strand Road parents Siobhán and Gary Meehan with their daughter Córa after Tralee U13 District beat West Kerry in the finalCaragh Houlihan from Strand Road after the Tralee District winGreat supporters of football are the O’ Connell family who enjoyed the U13 Tralee District win
U14 GIRLS
Last Thursday in rd. 4 of the North Kerry league Moyvane conceded to us so the girls had a terrific fun training session instead.
NORTH KERRY LEAGUE U14
Division 3
Remaining fixtures in this competition
Rd. 2 Knock / Brosna v KOR
Rd. 5 KOR v Ballyduff (TBC)
U14 TOWN LEAGUE
remaining fixtures
Rd. 4 KOR v John Mitchels (TBC)
Rd. 5 KOR v Churchill (02/10 @12p.m.)
U16 TOWN LEAGUE
Dates TBC
Rd. 1 KOR v Churchill
Rd. 2 KOR v John Mitchels
Rd. 3 KOR v BYE
Rd. 4 Na Gaeil v KOR
Rd. 5 Austin Stacks v KOR
NORTH KERRY LEAGUE U16
Division 2
Rd. 2 KOR v Corca Dhuibhne
Rd. 3 Beale v KOR ( 26/09)
U16 GIRLS
A brilliant training session again last Thursday which everyone enjoyed. The highlight of the evening was playing our U14s who marked their team mates and our U16s who also marked their own players in a fun game before the end of training.
Plenty of laughter from the pitch during the game and messing galore! Great to see so many happy faces coming off at home time.
We’re delighted to welcome Reagan to our team. Looking forward to seeing you!
Best wishes to everyone on Tuesday evening as we travel to Beale for the North Kerry league.
Well done to our ladies who played Glenflesk in the Championship semifinal last Sunday morning in Glenflesk. We only had 13 players because of college and work but our ladies gave it their all against the Glenflesk team.
We struggled to score much in the opening half. Unfortunately this allowed the home team to pull ahead and we were unable to catch up.
From number 1 right through to number 13 the girls played as a team giving great account of themselves . We didn’t come through the battle to claim the honours but we will be back in time..
Many thanks to everyone who travelled to support .
COLLEGE WISHES
College bound are many of our ladies, off in different directions around the country are these besties! Best wishes to all of you from everyone in our club!
Juvenile Notes: Great to see such high numbers in attendance on Sunday morning for Academy and also by our U7s and U9s who kept a tradition that is going for the last 45 years when they traveled to play Dr. Crokes on Sunday.
We are delighted with the dedication showing by each child throughout the last number of months. Thanks to their parents for their continued support and encouragement each week. And to our dedicated coaches who give up their time to train and encourage the children.
U5 Boys:
Another fantastic turnout by our U5 Boys this weekend.
They might be our youngest players but they have showing great ability over the last number of months. This week the focus was on kicking with accuracy through fun games. They enjoyed a few fun games at the end as they do every week. Well done to all the boys keep up the good work.
U6 Girls:
The girls enjoyed their training session which was filled with fun and key skill learning as always. They practiced their kicking and hand passing skills
and finished the training session with some fun games for all to enjoy. Well done to all the girls and their wonderful coaches.
U7 and U9 Boys:
The GAA is an organisation that thrives on traditions. On Saturday 24th of September our U7 and U9 boys kept a 45 year tradition alive as they travelled to play Dr. Crokes in Killarney.
Young footballers from Kerins O Rahillys have been making this trip since the late 70s and a great rapport has been built between the two clubs over the years. Our U7 and U9 teams played three games each and had a wonderful experience.
The bus trip and the treats after went down very well with all the players. Well done to all our young narries and their coaches for giving their time to provide a great day out for the boys.
U8 and U10 Girls:
Enjoyed another morning of training with their wonderful coaches. The girls are preparing for their next game in a few weeks time by concentrating on the accuracy of their kicks and looking for their fellow players to pass it off to. Well done to each and every one of them on a fantastic training session.
U11 Boys:
Our U11 boys will play Firies this Thursday evening in Ballyrickard for a challange game. Please check clubZap for more details.
Minors:
Kerins O’Rahillys/St. Pats Minors had a final get together last Friday evening at The Klub. A nice meal and great craic was had by all who attended.
End of season awards were presented by Tommy Walsh. Callum Hayes was most improved player while Sean Collins was presented with player of the year.
The players voted to name Jake Hoare as players player of the year. Management also marked Jake Foley’s year by presenting him with a special achievement award for making the Kerry minor team this year.
Tom Cronin thanked all for their input in making this amalgamation a great success. And finally a huge thank you to Denis and Eoin for their dedication and commitment to the team ye did an amazing job, thank you.
Well done to two of our committee members Claire and Nora who successfully completed their First Aid Refresher (FAR) course last week.
Thank you to Ballyseedy Garden Centre for providing the goodies at the end of training as they do every week. Please make sure you keep an eye on ClubZap during the week for information regarding each age group. We look forward to seeing you all again next week.
LOTTO COORDINATOR
Our club are looking for an honest ,trusted and committed club member to coordinate our weekly lotto,this would involve approx 2/3 hours work per week mainly on Mondays and Tuesdays,
If you are interested in helping out,please reply to Tony Corridon at secretary.kerinsorahillyskerry@gmail.com
Club Function Rooms to Rent.
The club currently have two function rooms available to rent.
The upstairs Pat Healy Room is a large function room perfect for exercise classes, seminars, meetings, private functions , parties etc.
Downstairs is a smaller more intimate venue again ideal for any event.
The rooms are available at hourly, daily or weekly rates.
For further information contact Katie at 087 6967542
Lotto Results
September 19th
03,10,23,24
No Winner of Jackpot €3,600
Match 3 winners €25
Peg Hegarty DD
Mary Moriarty c/o Philip
Draw for 4 €250 December 2022
Phil & Siobhan Quirke C/O Rock St PO
Mary Kerins C/O Dollie
Jim O Shea c/o Rock St PO
A GATHERING will take place next weekend in Tralee to showcase and celebrate the many biodiversity initiatives that have taken place all over Kerry during the past few challenging years.
THERE were a number of Tralee businesses among the winners at Radio Kerry’s ‘Best Of Kerry Awards’ announced tonight at an event at the Dúchas Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Centre at the Kerry Sports Academy,Tralee.
GARDAI in Tralee are appealing for witnesses to an incident involving a child last week in town.
