.Jonno Brien, Joanne McKenna, Mary Cheasty and Kieran Connolly after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE sun beat down on runners this morning as they took off for the Tralee 10k run.
Held as part of the Tralee Marathon series of events, 170 men and women registered for the event which started and finished in the Town Park.
Race Director, Jim McNieces was delighted with how the sold-out event went and looked forward to two more big days of running ahead in the town.
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“We have the full Tralee Marathon on Saturday, September 24, and a half marathon on Sunday, October 30. The full marathon, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, will honour the memory of Christie Hennessy. Mike O’Donnell has painted a lovely mural on the River Lee Walkway to mark the milestone,” said Jim.
Mike O’Donnell’s mural on the River Lee Walkway.
Places are still available for the Tralee Marathon and half-marathon so head to their website for more information.
The first three runners home today were Darren Coleman (35:37), Danny Mullins (35:49) and Daniel O’Donoghue (37:05). The first three women home were Mary O’Shea (41:05), Catherine Sullivan (42:15) and Pamela Kirby (43:18). For full results click here. Scroll down for photos…
Danny O’Sullivan after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning, with wife Alison and children Amelia and William. Photo by Dermot Crean.Darren Coleman, Stephen Falvey and Joe Reynolds after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanEileen Casey, Rose Brosnan and Anila Mucaj after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.David Lynch and Danny Murphy after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDaniel O’Donoghue with Senan O’Donoghue and Lorraine O’Hanlon after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Michael Beirne and Robert Zalewski after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanKarl Downey, Mags Kelly, John Kirby and Pamela Kirby after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Breda Mulvihill and Valerie Hartnett after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanThayla Dezane and Filibe Cesar after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tommy Keane, Anthony Donnelly, Joe Lawlor, Garrett Scollard and Rory Prendergast after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMartin Gill and Tommy Keane after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Helen Twomey and Gretta Quirke after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDiarmuid Reilly and Grace Reilly after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ger Breen, Marie Claire O’Brien and Terence Liston after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Phelan with Race Director Jim McNiece and Mairead McMahon after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Launching St Pats new running programme at the club on Friday evening were Fiona Costello, Jenny Higgins, Michelle Greaney, Brigid O’Riordan and Norma Flynn.
AS part of St Pats GAA Club’s Healthy Clubs Initiative, a new programme to get people running will begin at the club next Thursday.
The club is delighted to have such experienced AI running coach Michelle Greaney to lead the sessions. This is a progressive running program designed to get more people active by running and walking intervals over a 5k distance.
Michelle’s training will see participants gradually increasing their distance from 0km to 5km. “We will start with a mixture of walking and slow jogging intervals, gradually increasing the running intervals until you can run 5k comfortably,” said Michelle.
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“This is for anyone who would like to get fitter and healthier and feel more confident. Running will vastly improve both your physical and mental wellbeing.”
The goal will be to complete the 5k Tralee Park Run on Saturday, November 19 and hopefully develop a love for running.
Children are welcome as long as they will find 5k achievable. High vis jackets are required.
Screening forms and check in from 6.30pm on Thursday, September 15 and it’s only €15 per person for the whole 10 week series or part of the series. All are welcome.
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…
The Student Grant Scheme is the main financial support scheme for students but there are other supports available, including:
• The Student Assistance Fund
• The Fund for Students with Disabilities.
Student Assistance Fund
The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) provides financial support to full-time or part-time students in higher education who are experiencing financial difficulties. The SAF is available to help students with the following costs:
• Books and class materials
• Rent, heating and lighting bills
• Food
• Essential travel
• Childcare costs for students that are parents
• Medical costs
• Family difficulties, for example bereavement.
The SAF is designed to provide financial support in addition to the student grant. Tuition fees, registration fees, student loan repayments or any costs borne by your college are not covered by the SAF. Universities, institutes of technology and other approved colleges participate in the SAF scheme but the SAF is not available to students in further education or post-leaving certificate colleges.
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Qualifying for the Student Assistance Fund
To qualify for the SAF, you must be a full-time or part-time student in a university, institute of technology or other approved college. You must be on a course leading to a higher education award (National Framework of Qualifications level 6-10).
Rates
Funding amounts vary and will be decided by your college following an assessment process.
How to apply
Students must apply for the SAF directly to the individual colleges. If you are in financial difficulty you should contact the access or student services section in your college for more information on how to apply for the SAF. It is important to apply for funding as soon as you can. Some colleges have a closing date for applications. You should check with the access service or student services section of your college to find out when this is.
Your college will advise you on the documentation needed to support your application to the SAF. This may include proof of your own or your parents’ income and receipts for costs such as rent, bills or childcare. Applications are assessed by individual colleges and final decisions on awards may be taken by a small committee, including the access officer and student welfare officer.
Fund for Students with Disabilities
The Fund for Students with Disabilities (FSD) is one of the main funding sources for students with disabilities. The fund ensures eligible students have the necessary help and equipment so that they can participate on an equal basis with other students. You may be entitled to support under the FSD even if you did not access college through the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE scheme).
The FSD covers the following supports:
• Assistive technology equipment and software
• Non-medical helpers (for example, personal assistants or note takers)
• Academic or learning support
• Deaf supports including sign language interpreters and speedtext
• Transport support
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Participating colleges
The FSD is available to full-time or part-time students in universities, institutes of technology and other colleges, including UK and EU colleges. The FSD is also available to students in further education or post-leaving certificate colleges. Funding is allocated to the college to support a student’s needs as decided by a needs assessment. The college is responsible for managing the funding and has full discretion on how the FSD is allocated.
Qualifying for the Fund for Students with Disabilities
To qualify for the FSD, you must fulfil the following conditions:
• Have a disability in one or more of the categories outlined below
• Meet the nationality and residency criteria outlined below
• Be a full-time or part-time student
• Have a verified need for specific supports in order to attend your chosen course.
Qualifying disabilities
Disabilities that qualify under the FSD are:
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Attention Deficit Disorder
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Blind or vision impaired
• Deaf or hard of hearing
• Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia/dysgraphia)
• Mental health condition (for example bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, clinical depression, severe anxiety, severe phobias, OCD, severe eating disorders and psychosis)
• Neurological condition
• Significant ongoing illness
• Physical or mobility
• Specific learning difficulties (dyslexia or dyscalculia)
Residence
You must have been resident in the State for 3 of the previous 5 years before your approved course commences to qualify for support under the FSD. If you do not qualify at the beginning of your course, it is still possible to meet this requirement during the course of your studies. This should be reviewed at the beginning of an academic year.
Nationality and immigration status
In order to get the FSD you must be a national of an EEA member state or Switzerland, or have immigration status or leave to remain. You can read more detail on the nationality and residency criteria.
How to apply
You cannot apply directly to the FSD, applications should be made on your behalf by your college.
You must register with the disability support services in your college. You will need to show medical verification of your disability (for example, a consultant’s report). The college will then carry out a needs assessment to identify the appropriate supports required.
You should contact the student services or disability office in your college for more information.
Other Financial Supports
Other financial supports for students include the Bursary for Care Experienced Young People is available, if you have had care experience of at least 6 months before your 18th birthday.
The 1916 Bursary Fund provides funding to encourage participation and success by students from disadvantaged backgrounds that are significantly under-represented in higher education.
The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) runs a number of scholarship schemes including, the Ernest Walton STEM bursary, the Professor William C Campbell Bursary Scheme, the All Ireland Scholarship Scheme and the European University Institute Scheme.
• If you need further information about or you have other questions, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 0818 07 7860. They will be happy to assist you and if necessary arrange an appointment for you.
Kerry HELPLINE 0818 07 7860
Monday to Friday from 10am -4pm. Alternatively you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie
The National Phone Service is available on 0818 07 4000 Monday to Friday 9am – 8pm.
Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic answers questions on Skinade which is available at the Clinic…
CHRC is the only provider of Skinade in Kerry which is the no.1 collagen supplement in the world.
The following are the most frequently asked questions we receive here at CHRC:
What is Skinade?
Skinade is a multi-award winning collagen drink supplement that supports the skin all over your body.
What are the ingredients?
It contains collagen peptides, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, lysine and omega 3&6.
What are the main benefits?
It works from the inside out to rebuild your collagen matrix below the skin surface. It boosts hydration and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, adding radiance and that healthy glow to your skin, while also increasing skin suppleness and firmness.
Why would you need a collagen supplement?
As we age, we loose collagen at the rate of 1.5% per year from our early twenties. This loss results in wrinkles, fine lines, dry, blemished and thinning skin. Collagen is a critical part of the structure of the dermis and gives our skin its plumpness.
How do you take it?
It comes in a 150 ml bottle which you take daily for 30 days.
What does it taste like?
It is a peachy and mangosteen flavour and it is very nice cold from the fridge.
How soon will I see results?
Results can be seen as soon as one week from taking it on a daily basis!
• Contact us to discuss skinade. chrc@bonsecours.ie
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has the pick of the films on RTE/TG4 on Saturday night…
You might remember the 1995 Jumanji film, in which Robin Williams escaped from a board game chased by rhinos, elephants, monkeys and lions.
Well Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle(Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) smartly inverts and updates this premise, welcoming us to the jungle as we follow four teenagers into a video game, where they must meet various next-level challenges to secure their safe passage home.
The teenagers – Spencer, “Fridge”, Bethany and Martha – have been transformed into avatars. Spenser is now Dr. “Smolder” Brimstone (Dwayne Johnson), Fridge is zoolologist “Mouse (Kevin Hart), Bethany is Palaeontologist“Shelly” (Jack Black) and Martha as martial arts expert Ruby (Karen Gillan).
You can imagine how some of the body swap changes are played out, but generally this is a fun film with the usual snappy one liners and action scenes.
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Pitch Perfect 2(Saturday 9pm RTE2) sees the return of the Barden University Bellas, an all-female a cappella singing group.
They have enjoyed an unprecedented run of success, until a disastrous performance sees them enveloped in scandal and banned from national competitions. They attempt to redeem their reputation by competing in the World Championships in Copenhagen.
Staring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, SkylarAstin and others returning from the first film, this is directed by Elizabeth Banks in her directorial debut and who also takes on the role of Gail.
In Something’s Gotta Give(Saturday 9.20pm RTE1) an aging music executive and womanizer, Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson – who else?), and his young girlfriend, Marin (Amanda Peet), arrive at her family’s beach house in the Hamptons.
Unfortunately, they find that her mother, dramatist Erica Barry (Diane Keaton), also plans to stay for the weekend.
Erica is scandalized by the relationship and Harry’s sexist ways. But when Harry has a heart attack, and a doctor (Keanu Reeves) prescribes bed rest at the Barry home, he finds himself falling for Erica, who, for once, may be out of his league.
Directed by Nancy Meyers, this also stars Frances McDormand, Paul Michael Glaser and Jon Favreau.
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In Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool(Saturday 10.40pm TG4), real life proves to be just as dramatic off-screen as it does on it for ageing Hollywood superstar Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening), and her much younger lover Peter Turner (Jamie Bell).
Their romance waxes and waines over time, but events conspire to keep them in each others lives, even when circumstances prove both difficult and demanding.
The film is based on the true story of Gloria, who won the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the role of Rosemary Barlow in ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ in 1953/
With a wonderful supporting cast including Vanessa Redgrave, Julie Walters, Frances Barber and Kenneth Graham, and directed by Paul McGuigan, this is a well acted story that deserved a better reception on release, even though it, and especially Annette Bening, received a number of well deserved award nominations. Enjoy.
Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic answers questions on Skinade which is available at the Clinic…
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has the pick of the films on RTE/TG4 on Saturday night…
The teenagers – Spencer, “Fridge”, Bethany and Martha – have been transformed into avatars. Spenser is now Dr. “Smolder” Brimstone (Dwayne Johnson), Fridge is zoolologist “Mouse (Kevin Hart), Bethany is Palaeontologist“Shelly” (Jack Black) and Martha as martial arts expert Ruby (Karen Gillan).
They have enjoyed an unprecedented run of success, until a disastrous performance sees them enveloped in scandal and banned from national competitions. They attempt to redeem their reputation by competing in the World Championships in Copenhagen.
Unfortunately, they find that her mother, dramatist Erica Barry (Diane Keaton), also plans to stay for the weekend.
Their romance waxes and waines over time, but events conspire to keep them in each others lives, even when circumstances prove both difficult and demanding.