Archive for November 18th, 2022

Mercy Mounthawk students Paula Holmes, Coren Hughes and Aideen Lynch at the ISTA Senior Science Quiz at the MTU South Campus on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Tralee Schools Teams Compete In Kerry ISTA Science Quiz

November 18, 2022 at 3:56 pm Comments are Disabled

IT was a successful and busy night at the annual Kerry ISTA Senior Science Quiz at the MTU South Campus with the event returning after three year absence due to Covid-19. Regional Science quizzes took place in 13 venues around Ireland on Thursday night, with the Kerry quiz organised by […]

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18.11.2022 Repro Free : Bon Secours Hospital Tralee to be new health partner to Kerry GAA . Bon Secours Hospital Tralee (BSHT) is to be the new health partner to Kerry GAA (KGAA) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, it has been announced at the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence in Currans . Pictured were : Rosalie Stack, Physiotherapy Manager, Bon Secours Hospital , Patrick O’Sullivan, Chairman of Kerry GAA and TJ O’Connor, CEO of Bon Secours Hospital . Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line        : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail :        info@dwalshphoto.ie Web Site :    www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT © PRESS INFORMATION : Bon Secours Hospital Tralee to be new health partner to Kerry GAA 18th November 2022: Bon Secours Hospital Tralee (BSHT) is to be the new health partner to Kerry GAA (KGAA) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, it has been announced. Under this Memorandum of Understanding (‘MOU’), KGAA and BSHT will collaborate across a range of mutually beneficial areas. This collaboration will include our elite players having access to Physiotherapy Services, certain diagnostic testing, DEXA scans and other diagnostics as required. The collaboration will also include BSHT basing their Physiotherapy Out-Patient Service in the Currans Centre of Excellence along with other office based staff. The document was signed on behalf of the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee by Mr TJ O’Connor, CEO and on behalf of the KGAA by Kerry GAA Chairman, Mr Patrick O’Sullivan. The partnership has been agreed initially until 2027 and both the hospital and the KGAA are keen to see this partnership develop into a longer-term relationship. Mr TJ O’Connor, CEO of Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, welcomed the agreement and said: “Bon Secours Tralee is very happy to sign this MOU with Kerry GAA. When Liam Lynch first approached us with his vision for this partnership arrangement, we immediately embraced the concept and are delighted to bring it to fruition. We look forward to sharing our state of the art facilities and people with our elite GAA athletes over the coming years for the ultimate benefit of our GAA teams in Kerry”. Mr Patrick O’Sullivan, Chairman of Kerry GAA said that the new agreement will be of great benefit to KGAA saying “having access to the facilities, services and people in the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee for our elite GAA teams is an imperative in the modern game. Quick access to diagnostic testing and scanning plays a critical role in facilitating early diagnosis, rehabilitation and return to play. Having this speedy access to these services and the range of specialist at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee will ensure that our players receive the best possible care and are back on the pitch as soon as possible. This is hugely important to us and we look forward to developing and expanding our partnership with BSHT over the coming years”. Ms Rosalie Stack, Physiotherapy Manager, Bon Secours Hospital Tralee said “this is a really exciting opportunity for the Physiotherapy Department in BSHT. We look forward to recruiting some additional staff and working collaboratively with KGAA in the months and years ahead”. Mr Liam Lynch, Vice Chairman, Kerry GAA said “this partnership arrangement with BSHT is the first of its kind for a County Board in Ireland. We are excited and delighted that we have been able to make this innovative proposal a reality”. Ends/ For further information, contact: Katie Parnell 087 4310637 Editor’s Note: Founded by the Bon Secours sisters in 1921, Bon Secours Hospital Tralee has grown significantly since its establishment and is now at the forefront of healthcare in the Kerry community. The hospital is one of five nationally within the Bon Secours Health System which is the largest private healthcare provider in Ireland. The hospital is accredited by JCI, reflecting state of the art healthcare practices and delivery trends. In addition, it is an affiliated training site for student nurses and medical students. Bon Secours Tralee is an integral part of the Kerry community and provides many services with and on behalf of the local public hospital. It works with several local partners including the Tralee Branch of Irish Red Cross, NEWKD Social Enterprise and Recovery Haven Kerry to provide vital community services.

Bon Secours Hospital Tralee To Be New Health Partner To Kerry GAA

November 18, 2022 at 3:08 pm Comments are Disabled

BON Secours Hospital Tralee (BSHT) will be the new health partner to Kerry GAA following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. Under this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Kerry GAA and BSHT will collaborate across a range of mutually beneficial areas. This collaboration will include players having access to Physiotherapy […]

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Andrea O'Donoghue accepts a cheque for €13,800 from (seated) Patrick O'Sullivan, Kieran O'Callaghan and Daniel Bohane of Tom Crean Dingle Peninsula Challenge. Also included, back from left; Maura Sullivan of Kerry Hospice, Gary Collins, Mary Shanahan of Kerry Hospice, Jonathan Foley, Michael Cassidy, Larry Kelly, Andy Conway and John Fox. Photo by Dermot Crean

Nearly €35,000 Presented To Local Charities After Tom Crean Dingle Peninsula Challenge

November 18, 2022 at 12:38 pm Comments are Disabled

THIS year’s Tom Crean 24 Hour Adventure has raised tens of thousands for two local charities. On Friday, September 9, ten brave Kerry men set out on the epic Tom Crean 24hour adventure challenge from Blennerville around the Dingle Peninsula. Charities close to their hearts led these men to complete […]

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The view from the amphitheater area.

Local Authority Housing Development At Matt Talbot Road/Island Of Geese Approved

November 18, 2022 at 11:40 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE Municipal District councillors have unanimously approved plans for the construction of 27 local authority units to be build at Matt Talbot Road/Island Of Geese. The development will consist of the construction of 22 one-bedroom units and 5 two-bedroom units. The existing shed and boundary walls on the site will be […]

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Kathleen Reidy

Christmas Floral Demonstration In Aid Of Local Cancer Support Charity

November 18, 2022 at 10:10 am Comments are Disabled

AFTER a two-year absence due to Covid19, Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House is delighted to announce the return of a very special pre-Christmas treat on Thursday, December 15. Award-winning floral designer, Kathleen Reidy – who had been a member of the Tralee Flower Club for over 20 years – […]

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