THE Tralee Branch of the Irish Red Cross are holding a recruitment evening from 7-9pm on Tuesday, November 15 at The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.
The branch is looking for new volunteers and no experience is necessary. All training in First Aid response and regular training to keep skills up to date will be provided, with the opportunity of being provided further training in the future.
If you have any further queries please contact the Branch on uo.tralee@irishredcross.com or on 087-9276504.
.At the opening of the Tralee Fenit Greenway on Friday were Kerry County Council Chief Executive Moira Murrell, Cllr Johnnie Wall, Minister Norma Foley, Mayor of Tralee Mikey Sheehy, Minister Hildegarde Naughton, Brendan Griffin TD, Cllr Jim Finucane, Michael Healy Rae TD and Cllr Sam Locke. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Tralee-Fenit Greenway was officially opened today by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD.
It was the second Greenway she opened on Friday after she opened the 16km Listowel to Abbeyfeale Greenway earlier that morning.
Those present at the opening at the Bracker O’Regan Road entrance to the Greenway included public representatives, landowners, the Council team who worked on the project, members of Spa-Fenit Community Council and others. Rev Jim Stephens and Fr Padraig Walsh also gave a blessing to the Greenway.
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A monument by local stonemason Billy Leen at the entrance to the Greenway was also unveiled by Mayor of Tralee Mikey Sheehy and Minister Naughton. The monument features a rose and St Brendan in his boat, symbols of Tralee and Fenit.
In a joint statement, Cathaoirleach of Listowel Municipal District, Cllr Aoife Thornton and the Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, said: “This is a historic day for the county. The opening of new two greenway routes not only enhances the reputation of Kerry as a prime location for walking and cycling infrastructure, it also greatly enhances our tourism offering as well as the local economy.
“We can look forward in anticipation to the development of a new link between these two greenways as well as the development of the South Kerry Greenway and the linking of the various routes which will enable users to enjoy the county’s beautiful landscape,” they said.
Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton said: “We have allocated approximately €60m for Greenways alone this year as well as over €285m in walking and cycling infrastructure around the country to enable people to safely choose to walk or cycle instead of using the car. The opening of these projects in Kerry today are just some of the many infrastructure schemes we are committed to progressing over the lifetime of the Government.
Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell said: “I want to acknowledge the support of the Department of Transport in funding these greenways and I want to thank local landowners and local communities for their cooperation and support. I also thank the staff of Kerry County Council who have worked for so many years to develop these essential amenities.”
The new projects in Kerry were funded by the Department of Transport and delivered by Kerry County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
At the opening of the Tralee Fenit Greenway on Friday were Fr Padraig Walsh and Rev. Jim Stephens. Photo by Dermot Crean.At the opening of the Tralee Fenit Greenway on Friday were Spa Community Council members John Foley, Dermot Crowley, Colette O’Sullivan, Gráinne Landers and Nora Landers. Photo by Dermot CreanAt the opening of the Tralee Fenit Greenway on Friday were Cllr Cathal Foley, Kerry County Council Chief Executive Moira Murrell, Cllr Sam Locke, Brendan Griffin TD Minister Hildegarde Naughton Michael Healy Rae TD, Minister Norma Foley, Mayor of Tralee Mikey Sheehy, Tralee MD Manager Niamh O’Sullivan and Cllr Johnnie Wall. Photo by Dermot Crean.
The Meadowlands Team is excited to welcome festive gatherings in An Móinéar Restaurant, Johnny Frank’s Bar & Lounge, Lios Beag Private dining room, and An Meitheal Ballroom, each with its cosy atmosphere to cater for intimate dinners to larger corporate and club events up to 150 guests.
The chefs have prepared delicious festive lunch & dinner menus, opting for the finest local ingredients in the menu choice.
All dining requirements are catered for, with a vegan menu available on request. For a more casual midweek event or after work get together, enjoy light bites and bar food specials with a festive cocktail.
To keep the party going, DJ entertainment is provided on selected nights throughout December.
On December 23rd, the Meadowlands Hotel invites you to join with family and friends at the “Welcome Home Party” with live entertainment by Mikey D.
For more information, sample menus and reservations, please contact Meadowlands Event Team on 0667180444 or events@meadowlandshotel.com
It’s the last bank holiday weekend before Christmas so make the most of it! While Friday and Saturday are quiet enough, there’s a few more things to see and do around the town on Sunday…
Friday
1. Warriors battle Demons…
A timely fixture for the weekend as Garveys Tralee Warriors will battle UCC Demons at the Complex tonight.
They’ll be hoping the home crowd will spur them on after their loss on the road in Cork last weekend. Tip-off is at 7.30pm and tickets can be bought by clicking here.
Saturday
2. A petrifying Park Run!
Yes, it’s that time of the year again when the folks at the Park Run get into the spirit of Halloween. Expect vampires, witches, zombies and more at the Fancy Dress run from 9.30am at the usual spot in the Town Park.
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Sunday
3. County final fever…
It’s the biggest day in the Kerry GAA club calendar and as always there’s great excitement for the Garvey’s SuperValu Senior Football Championship Final.
Favourites East Kerry will play Mid Kerry in the decider at Austin Stack Park at 2.15pm and there’s sure to be a great atmosphere in the county capital for the occasion to see stars like David and Paudie Clifford in action. Tickets are €20 and can be bought by clicking here.
4. Fire show fun…
A fire parade, fire show and fireworks display takes place in Denny Street between 6pm and 8pm to mark the end of An Turas Mór Homecoming Festival.
The event will present Haunted Projections (6pm) followed by some ‘Deadly Dancing’ for which families are invited to come all dressed up and get involved in the fun of the evening and maybe even winning some spot prizes for the scariest dressed or best Time Warp Dancer.
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The Parade of Fire will kick off from the top of Denny Street before 7pm with Fire Performers and Dragon along with Kingdom Troopers & Drummers followed by a 30 minute Fire Show and the evening will culminate with a Fireworks Display over the Ashe Memorial Hall.
5. Ladies who launch…
The ladies from Johnny’s Cottage, Miriam Owens Moriarty, Breeda Hurley and Aine Callaghan, will launch their first book at a special launch in the Grand Hotel Denny Street Tralee at 7.30pm.
The ladies have amassed a following of over 30,000 fans on Facebook and now they have a delightful book where they share a compilation of family recipes, story-telling, and of course, a bit of craic. Head along on Sunday night and enjoy some fun with the ladies.
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6. Go racing in Blennerville…
Whether you’re a club member or not, you’ll receive a warm welcome to Skelper Quanes, Blennerville, this Sunday night to the St Pats GAA Club Race Night beginning at 8pm sharp.
They will have a great night of racing finishing with an ‘Auction Race’ along with lots of prizes for Best Dressed Lady and Gent, spot prizes for winning owners, jockeys and trainers, a bumper raffle and more. There is also tote betting facilities on the night.
AS people prepare to celebrate Halloween, An Garda Síochána is reminding the public that it is an offence to possess fireworks without a licence.
It is an offence to throw an ignited firework at any person or property. The offence carries a fine of €10,000 and or a term of 5 years imprisonment. The possession of a firework without a licence is an offence which is liable to a fine of up to €10,000.
Parents are asked that if they discover that their children have bangers/fireworks please remove them and hand them into your local Garda Station.
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Parents should be extra vigilant during this period and know where their children are at all times. Adults, in general, should ensure that children are aware of the very real dangers associated with fireworks.
If you have any information relating to the illegal importation/sale of fireworks please contact any Garda Station or use the Garda Confidential Line Telephone number 1800-666-111.
.The Think Before You Flush campaign, operated by Clean Coasts in partnership with Irish Water, are urging the people of Kerry to stop flushing wipes down the toilet this Halloween. Pictured from left; Sarah O’ Connor, Beth Lucey, Ciara O’ Sullivan and Orianne McGillycuddy from St. Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School, Killarney. Photo:Pauline Dennigan
THE ‘Think Before You Flush Campaign’, operated by Clean Coasts in partnership with Irish Water, urges the public of Kerry to stop flushing wipes down the toilet this Halloween.
When waste items like wet wipes and sanitary items are flushed, they can reappear in the form of fatbergs. Halting the unacceptable practice of flushing these items, will help scare away the ‘Wet Wipe Monster’ that threatens our wastewater system, beaches, and marine environment.
Local students from St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School gathered in Killarney National Park to scare the Wet Wipe Monster out of the community and to remind the public to only flush the 3 Ps down the toilet; pee, poo and paper…everything else should go straight into the bin.
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Think Before You Flush addresses the issue of flushing unsuitable items down the toilet and highlights the consequences of doing so, such as blockages in our wastewater network and treatment plants, surface water overflows, and sewage related litter impacting rivers, beaches, oceans, and our marine environment.
Many toiletries such as wipes, cotton pads, and dental floss, collectively known as the ‘Dirty Dozen’, are consistently amongst the top 12 items that are incorrectly flushed down the toilets of Ireland. Other items include hair; paper towels; medicine; tampons; food items; contact lenses; condoms; cigarette butts; and cotton bud sticks.
Historically, the flushing of wipes constituted the most common items causing blockages in our wastewater network, leading to environmental pollution.
Since 2018 we have seen a positive 38% reduction in people flushing wipes down the toilet. However, more than 1 in 10 people still admit to doing so.
Unlike toilet paper, which is designed to disintegrate quickly in our pipes and sewage systems, other items don’t break down so easily.
When fats, oils, and greases (FOGs) from cooking are poured down the kitchen sink, they cool and harden as they travel along the wastewater network. When FOGs combine with wipes and other sewage related litter such as hair and dental floss fatbergs can form.
Irish Water clears hundreds of blockages including fatbergs from the wastewater network every week. Think Before You Pour appeals to the public not to pour FOGs down the kitchen sink as a survey reveals that approximately 3 out of 10 people admit to doing so.
THE Diocese of Kerry will host their November webinar on Monday the 7th at 7.30pm.
The guest speaker is Br Richard Hendrick, Franciscan Capuchin. Known to many for his poem, ‘Lockdown’, or from his work on Christian mindfulness, Br Richard has chosen the title: ‘Welcoming Sister Death – The Franciscan Way of Dying’.
Brother Richard is a priest-friar of the Irish Capuchin Franciscan Province. For over 20 years he has worked to bring the insights of the Christian contemplative tradition to greater awareness.
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He was director of Youth Ministry for the Irish Capuchins for over ten years and has worked at both secondary and third level as a retreat giver and chaplain.
With the Sanctuary Mindfulness and Spirituality Centre in Dublin, he has created many of the youth and teacher training programs and is also one of the core Shekinah Youth Retreat Ministry Training Program developers.
He has also worked in hospital and prison relief chaplaincy and parish work. He is currently a priest in Church Street parish, Dublin.
His most recent publication is Still Points, A Guide to Living the Mindful Meditative way. You can register for this webinar on the diocesan website; www.dioceseofkerry.ie
THE Tralee Branch of the Irish Red Cross are holding a recruitment evening from 7-9pm on Tuesday, November 15 at The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.
A monument by local stonemason Billy Leen at the entrance to the Greenway was also unveiled by Mayor of Tralee Mikey Sheehy and Minister Naughton. The monument features a rose and St Brendan in his boat, symbols of Tralee and Fenit.
5. Ladies who launch…
AS people prepare to celebrate Halloween, An Garda Síochána is reminding the public that it is an offence to possess fireworks without a licence.
