Daily Archives: November 21, 2022

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Austin Stacks GAA Club News

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ANNUAL CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: Thanks to everybody who contributed so generously to our Annual Church Gate Collection last week-end, despite the inclement weather. And a special thanks to Ger O’Shea, the co-proprietor of  The New Yorkers Diner at 5 Bridge St. whose contribution of €50 was by far the biggest single contribution of the week-end. Ger and his family are residents in the heart of the Rock and Ger himself has participated in our Strictly Come Dancing competitions in the past. Thanks Ger again for that splendid donation.

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

SCÓR: Brian Caball informs us that Marcas Ó Laoire from Gneeveguilla won the All Ireland Scór Competition in Singing in Castlebar last weekend singing a song (The Hills Around Listowel) made famous by the former Kerry Footballer, Gary MacMahon.  Brian also reminds us that our own Aoife Ní Choileáin was in second place behind Mark in the Kerry Final of the competition a few weeks ago.

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 (21st Nov) Jackpot, worth €2,650 was not won. The numbers drawn were 24, 27, 29, 31. The €20 winners were Eugene Lee, c/o On-Line; Sharon Walsh, Kenneth Cronin and Liam Somers, all c/o The Club; and Budge Grady, c/o The Brogue Inn.

Next Week’s Jackpot will be worth €2,700.

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.

SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently: Patrick Dennehy, Rahoonane and formerly Strand Road; Michael Fahy, Lyreacrompane and formerly Corrandulla (Galway) – a valued member of our Senior Hurling team in the early1990s; Patsy (Patricia) Griffin (nee Shannon), St. Joseph’s Estate and formerly Mitchels Court; Eleanor Sugrue (nee O’Mahoney), Colleswood and formerly Strand Road; Eddie Doran, Brewery Road and formerly Casements Avenue; Anne Harris Duffy (nee Edwards), Caheranne and formerly St. Brendan’s Park; Marie Kelly (nee Fitzgerald), Ogham Rian and formerly Kevin Barrys Villas; Frances Fitzgibbon, Marian Park; Bridie Cantillon (nee Brosnan), Mounthawk and formerly Churchtown (Co. Cork), Causeway and Cordal; and Phil Quilter (nee Tiernan), Clounalour (Grandmother of current Club Footballers, Seán and Ben Quilter and sister of former Club Footballers Frank, Jack and Jimmy Tiernan)..

There was shock and sadness in Rock Street and elsewhere on last Friday evening when news broke of the untimely passing of Dolores O’Connor, wife of Aidan and co-proprietor of The Greyhound Bar. Sincere sympathy to Aidan and to all the O’Connor Family at this sad time.

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Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

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Annual General Meeting 

The club AGM was held on Friday evening at Kerins ORahillys clubhouse.  The senior officers reported on their activities during the year while a summary of the reports of the other officers was read out.

The various reports highlighted many activities during the clubs 10th anniversary year.  It was interesting to note that it was a year for a number of firsts for the club.

The U15s earned the first All-Ireland medals for the club as Division 3 Feile naGaeil champions, the first North Kerry U21 Championship win, the first adult silverware in winning the South Kerry Championship as well as winning the first Scór na nÓg County title.

It was noted that the recent opening of Ball Wall at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn where Parnells will have access after school hours will be invaluable to the club in 2023.

The Chairperson confirmed that Parnells have been granted a license to use the pitch at the Sports Complex.  While some work remains to be done the pitch should be available for our academy players for 2023.  The pitch will be known as Parc na Darach.

During the year the club Lotto was successfully launched and now takes place every two weeks. We also launched our club website https://traleeparnells.gaa.ie where visitors on the web can find out everything about the club.

It was agreed not to increase the registration fees for 2023 while an option will be added for members to renew their membership by subscribing to the club lotto.

The following officers were elected for 2023:

President – Rory Kerins

Chairperson (Senior) – Stephen Buttimer

Chairperson (Juvenile) – Dermot Reen

Vice Chairperson/Chairperson Camogie – Lynda Murphy Harris and Aine Culloty

Vice Chairperson (Camogie) – Katie Trant

Secretary (Hurling) – Ger Donnellan

Secretary (Camogie) – Claire Salmon

Secretary (Juvenile) – David Brick

Treasurer (Hurling) – Gerard O’Connell

Treasurer (Camogie) – Katie Trant

PRO (Camogie) – Sean O’Mahoney

Registrars: Kieran Fitzgerald and Grainne Joy

Development & Facilities Officer- Carmel O’Shea-Maloney

Health & Wellbeing Officer – Diarmuid Brennan

Children’s Officer (Hurling) – Agnes Sheehy

Children’s Officer (Camogie) – Caroline Somers

Culture & Irish Language Officers –  Damien Kissane

County Board Delegate (Hurling) – Dermot Reen

North Kerry Board Delegate –  Dermot Reen

Coiste Na nÓg Delegate – Dermot Reen

County Board Delegates (Camogie) – Claire Salmon

The position of Hurling PRO remains vacant.  If anybody is interested please contact any member of the club Executive.   The reports from all officers and team mangers will be available on the club website in the coming days.

Lotto 

The next draw will take place on Monday evening of this week at 8pm. For just €5 you can be in with three chances of winning the jackpot of €1000.  Two lucky dip winners will receive €25.  Play via the Clubforce app or follow the link at https://traleeparnells.gaa.ie. All support is greatly appreciated, thank you.

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John Mitchels GAA Club News

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6AM FULL BODY STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CLASSES FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS

Come along to the John Mitchels Hall at 6am on Tuesday and Thursday and avail of our free strength and conditioning classes being facilitated by George Bastible. All you need is motivation, an exercise mat and water. Open to all 18 year olds and over.

MONDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS START TRAINING LIKE THE PROS OPERATION TRANSFORMATION STYLE FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS

Started Friday November 11th at 8pm, come along to the Astroturf and take part in a one-hour session with George Bastible. Open to all club members, players and parents from minor upwards. If you have the desire to be the best version of yourself, come to John Mitchels at 6pm on Monday and 8pm on Fridays and increase your fitness levels and improve your lifestyle.

UNDER 7 BOYS & GIRLS

The u 7s have finished for the season. We would like to thank the parents for bringing them up week on week and also to the coaches for giving so much time.

We look forward to starting again in 2023 and new players always welcome.

Stay tuned for more information.

U8/U10/GIRLS

Our season is now at an end and will see you all again next year.

U12 Girls

We hope to see all the u 12s again next season along with some new faces joining the squad also. We will get in touch in the new year to organize training.

U14 GIRLS

The u 14 girls will continue Strength and conditioning every Tuesday from 6pm-7pm in the hall.

This is vital training heading into the new season, so we ask everyone to make an effort.

U16 GIRLS

Strength and conditioning continue on Thursdays from 6.00pm-7.00pm and Sundays from 9.30am-10.30am.

This is vital preparation for next season we ask all u 16s to attend.

UNDER 9 BOYS

Our u 9 boys have now finished for the Season we hope to see you all back again next year.

UNDER 11 BOYS

Our u 11 have now hung up their football boots for the year . We hope to see everyone again for next season.

UNDER 13 BOYS

The u 13 boys Strength and conditioning is being held every Sunday from 12.00pm-1.00pm. Can all u 13 boys attend vital preparation for next season.

UNDER 15 BOYS

Our u 15s have Strength and conditioning on Thursday from 5.00-6.00pm. Can all players please attend.

UNDER 17 BOYS

Tralee Board U17 Div 2 Champions

Mitchels 3-9
Na Gaeil 1-2

Scorers for Mitchels:
Darragh Cunnane 2-3 (C)
Bobby Byrne 0-1 (C)
Sean Corkery 0-1
Rory Clifford 0-1
Ted Fitzgerald 0-1
Cody Sullivan 1 -0
Paddy McMahon 0-1

The victorious U 17 side.

Monday was not an evening for the purists in Mitchels as the driving wind and rain made life very difficult for both sets of players.

Mitchels with a strong breeze in the first half made the most of it kicking some fine scores including a beauty from Ted Fitz and one from joint captain Bobby Byrne from distance. Darragh Cunnane made the most of a wayward kick out and with the keeper off his line he finished superbly to the net from 40’yards out. Rory Clifford carrying plenty of ball was always a threat.

Na Gaeil showed some good fight however we started to get to grips in midfield with half time on the horizon and we went in 2-8 to 1-1

Second half started along the same lines with our midfield showing great form creating the platform for our attacks.

Cody Sullivan volleyed a great goal after a superb run and a selfless pass across goal from Darragh. Na Gaeil showed great determination and took the fight to us, but our backs proved very strong with Ben solid in goals and Brian and Cillian O’Donnell strong in the tackle and Sean Whelan, in particular, reading the game superbly and sweeping up loads of ball to stop any attacks that came our way.

Thanks to Gary for refing and to Na Gaeil for a great game of football in absolutely terrible conditions it was an achievement that this game was played at all

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Player of the game was Darragh Cunnane, strong in his scoring, distribution and overall play

Joint Captains Bobby and Darragh spoke very highly of Na Gaeil and thanked everyone for their contributions during the year

Nice way to sign off boys and well done to the boys and mentors Sean, Cian, Peter, Colin, Stephen and Joe

Up the Mitchels

SENIOR LADIES

Our senior ladies have now completed their season.  Strength and conditioning will continue for the girls in preparation for next season.

Medal presentation for winning north Kerry league to be confirmed shortly.

JUNIORS

Our Juniors have now finished their season and will reconvene again in due course.

BINGO

Bingo continues every Wednesday and Friday night. Eyes down at 8.30pm sharp. So come along to Chamfers John Joe Sheehy Road Tralee and enjoy the fun.

LOTTO

John Mitchels GAA Club Lotto Results: Sunday 20th November 2022

This week’s Lotto numbers are 9, 15, 21 and 32. There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2,300.00

Congratulations to our four lucky dip winners this week:

€25.00: Ciaran O’Brien

€25.00: Megan Lynch

€25.00: Gussie Blennerhasset

€25.00: Pat Costello

Next week’s Jackpot is €2,350.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Sunday 27th November 2022 at 11am.

Ticket sales close at 9am sharp. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: bit.ly/3LlAIYu
We thank you for all your support

CLOTHES COLLECTION

We have a clothes bank on site having joined up with St Vincent De Paul to raise much needed funds for both John Mitchel’s and SVP. All donations welcome.

CLUB WALKWAY

Our walkway is open for everyone to enjoy so come along and take part in a healthy lifestyle. Please respect the rules of the walkway being a smoke free zone, with no cycling, studded boots or dog walking. Many thanks to the users of this facility for respecting these rules.

BOOT CLUB

Our boot club is now back if you want to drop off your old boots so they can be reused, feel free to drop them to reception.

JOHN MITCHEL’S SPORTS COMPLEX & CHAMFERS

If anyone is interested in hiring the hall for indoor soccer, basketball etc or our Astro turf please contact club reception on 066 7197070. We are also hiring out our old clubhouse on the John Joe Sheehy Road. You can hold dance classes, meetings, fitness classes, book clubs you name it we can cater your needs. For more information, please call us on 066 7197070 and we will be glad to assist

MEMBERSHIP

Our membership is now reopened again for the coming season. Sign up through the following link  https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp…

Club Registrar Georgie Lowe is also at Ballyseedy every Sunday morning from 10am to 12 noon to take membership if this option works better for new and existing members.

SYMPATHY

On behalf of all in John Mitchel’s we extend a sincere sympathy to the family of the following:

Brian Sheehy
Oakpark, Tralee, Kerry

Joan Dillane (née Lynch)
Baile an Éanaigh, Ballyferriter, Kerry / Tralee, Kerry

Patrick Dennehy
Rahoonane, Tralee, Kerry

Eoin Walsh
Balloonagh Close, Tralee, Kerry

Eleanor Sugrue (née O’Mahoney)
Colleswood, Tralee, Kerry

Patsy (Patricia) Griffin (née Shannon)
St Joseph’s Estate, Spa Road, Tralee and formerly of Mitchel’s Court, Tralee, Kerry

Phil Quilter (née Tiernan)
Clounalour, Oakpark, Tralee, Kerry

Marie Kelly (née Fitzgerald)
Ogham Rian and formerly of Kevin Barrys Villas, Tralee, Kerry

Edward (Eddie) Doran
Brewery Road, Tralee and formerly of Casements Avenue, Tralee, Kerry

Anne Harris Duffy (née Edwards)
Caheranne, Strand Road, Tralee, Kerry

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Na Gaeil GAA Club News

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Lotto results: Lotto Tue 15th November. No Winner. Numbers drawn were 13, 17, 19 & 20. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Liz Mackey, Mary Golden, Jim & Renee Fitzgibbon, Liam Ross, Guenter Siech. Next week’s jackpot will be €1,600. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto

Scór na nÓg: We will be rolling along with Scór na nÓg soon. Its for children ranging in age from 4th class to under 17 who may be interested in drama, story-telling, recitation, traditional music or singing. If anyone is interested in this please get in touch with Margaret at 086-0855008.

All-Ireland medal presentation: Best wishes to Jack Barry, Diarmuid O’Connor and Stefan Okunbor who will receive their All-Ireland medals next Friday night at a gala function in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney. We are very proud of them and their magnificent achievements this year.

Fitness for women: Pre-Christmas Fitness for women at Na Gaeil gym weekdays at 7am and Sundays at 8.15am. Back in your car 40 minutes later! These classes are delivered free of charge to Na Gaeil members. All abilities welcome. Contact Helen Tansley for more details on 087 7631977.

TG4 Ladies Gaelic Football All-Stars: Congratulations to the 5 Kerry girls who won All-Star awards last Saturday night in Dublin especially Niamh Carmody who is a niece of our clubman Aidan Carmody.

Na Gaeil AGM: The club’s AGM is due to be held on January 20th.

Na Gaeil Ladies AGM: The ladies will hold their AGM on Saturday 10th December. All are welcome.

Bingo: Every Monday evening in Na Gaeil clubhouse at 8pm sharp. Over €1,000 in cash prizes guaranteed every week, with an accumulator jackpot in play each week. Double book €10, Single book €6, Mini book €3. Jackpot Sheets €2 each. Bus service available on 087-2817577.

U17 boys: Unfortunately our lads lost out to John Mitchels in the Town Board league final last Monday night. Final score: John Mitchels 3-9, Na Gaeil 1-2. That was the lads final game of the season.

Review of our U7s season: Training started early in the new year. We were delighted to welcome back great numbers to the Kerry Sports Academy every Sunday. We focused on skills development, concentrating on kicking and catching.

We practiced these skills using drills and games with a big emphasis on having fun! The children were delighted to put these skills into practice when we moved outdoors in March.

The children were eager to display their skills in mini games and enjoyed playing against each other. We had our first blitz against Ardfert in May and we were delighted to bring along 6 teams on the day.

Thankfully we kept our attendance high during the summer holidays and we had some cracking blitzes both at home and away to Churchill, John Mitchels, Keel, St. Pats, Austin Stacks and Kerins O Rahillys.

The future of Na Gaeil football is bright! Some stand-out moments this year for our u7s were: marching in the St. Patrick’s Day parade, providing a guard of honour to the Men’s Senior Team at their last home game of the season and welcoming Sam Maguire back to Killeen after an extended period away! We would like to thank our dedicated coaches and parents for helping out on a weekly basis. Na Gaeil Abú.

Na Gaeil cycle club: Cycle each Saturday at 9am from Na Gaeil club. Everyone is welcome to come for a nice friendly cycle.

Cards: The weekly 45 card game is back. Every Wednesday night, starting at 9pm sharp. Bring your own partner or come along and we will get you a partner.

Notes: If you’d like anything included in the club’s weekly notes please send it to me at pro.nagaeil.kerry@gaa.ie before 9am on Monday and I’ll do my best to include it.

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St Pats GAA Club News

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Club Lotto 

There was no winner of our club Lotto jackpot of €4100 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 07,09, 19 & 29. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:

Delia Finn Curraheen
K. Laucher Ballyseedy
Pa Knowles Abbeydorney
Helen O Sullivan Curraheen
Joan O Regan c/o Betty’s Bar
Next week’s lotto will have a jackpot of €4200 and the draw will take place on Sunday night 27/11/2022 at 9:15 PM in Skelper Quanes Bar club lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaclub.com, Lotto tickets can be purchased from any club officer or at the following outlets:

O’Shea Shop and Service Station Blennerville

Poff Motors Dingle Road

Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers Manor

Noyeks Mile Height

Byrnesworth

Skelper Quanes

Keane’s Of Curraheen

Betty’s Bar

The Rock Inn

Many Thanks to All who contribute to our weekly club Lotto. The club cannot emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. The lotto is now a critical source of funds for the club. We are appealing to all club members to promote our Lotto at this time to ensure our club’s future viability. Please have your Lotto entries in by 7pm, every Sunday evening.

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Healthy Club Event 

We had fantastic representation from St Pats GAA club, community and beyond for our finale 5K run on Saturday Morning last.

The St Pats Healthy Clubs committee was delighted to run this 10-week Couch to 5K initiative with the expert help of Michelle Greaney.

Thank you for your time and encouragement Michelle! We are delighted to have so many enjoying running and getting fitter despite the winter weather!! Many of you are now hoping to continue that fitness with weekly running meet ups.

Thanks so much to Tralee Park Run for welcoming us to this fantastic free event. Many of us were first timers & are delighted to have this facility to keep us motivated!

The rain didn’t stop the running enthusiasm but unfortunately curtailed the saturated runners going for well- earned treats afterwards!

After the hot showers you should all be very proud of yourselves and hopefully inspired to continue healthy habits whatever the weather!! We looked forward to our Healthy clubs Operation Transformation walking series in January. All welcome!

Derryquay Fundraiser 

We are doing a clothes collection for SVDP, if anyone is doing a wardrobe clearance before Nov 30th, we will be delighted to take any preloved items. Contact Irene to arrange collection 0871233254. Thank you for the community’s continued support for our school.

Rosary at Rath 

Please be aware that this year Rosary at Rath will take place at 3pm on Tuesday Afternoons not Tuesday Nights when it normally took place.

Seniors 

On Sunday last, we played the quarter final of the Tralee/St Brendan’s at John Mitchells GAA grounds, with cold conditions Ballymac led scoring with two points, Conor Enright put two of his own points on the board. Two more points were added by the opposition with Fergal O Brien getting one for us. Ballymac got a point, but David O Callaghan and Fergal O Brien added a point each, two more points from Ballymac. Fergal O Brien was last score in this half with Ballymac adding one last point before the half finished. St Pats 0-06 Ballymac 1-07

Four unanswered points from Ballymac at the beginning of this half, Liam O Sullivan broke this momentum with a point of his own. With 2 goals and four more points added with great opposition from St Pats players, Ballymac pulled away. David O Callaghan got a point, Ballymac added another three points. The last scores came from us with points from David O Callaghan, Shane Jordan and Darragh Moriarty. The game finished St Pats 0-11 to Ballymac 3-18

Good Luck 

To all Junior Certificate Students who are to receive their Results this Wednesday 23rd of November.

Congratulations 

To Marguerite Trant and Shane Bailey on their recent marriage.

Well done

To our Couch to 5K participants who took part recently in horrid conditions to complete their first Park run first 5k. Well done to all.

Sympathy 

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Eddie Doran Brewery Road, Anne Harris Duffy Caheranne, Marie Kelly Ogham Rían, Phil Quilter Clounalour and Patsy Griffin Spa Road.

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Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

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Our Senior Team 

Our Seniors played St. Pats of Blennerville in St Brendan’s Board Championship Quarter final in John Mitchels today at 12 noon.

Final score:  Ballymac 3-18  St. Pats 0-11

Well done to the players and management.

Club AGMs

We are holding our AGM on Sunday 11th December in Clubrooms at 3pm. All paid up members are welcome to attend

Reminder that the Ladies AGM is on Monday November 28th at 8pm. Seeking nominations for Chairperson and Registrar.

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Ladies news

U17 District Championship

St Kieran’s 5-09

Mid Kerry 0-13

Congratulations to Ballymac girls Kerry Hennesey, Ciara Kerins, Sarah Scanlon, Clodagh Coffey, Roisin Rahilly Capt., Keelin Enright, Kate Collins and Ella Quirke who all had significant contributions in ensuring St Kieran’s got over the line today v Mid Kerry.

Mid Kerry got off to a flyer and were the better side by far for 1st 20mins and led 8pts to 1 at that stage but a very strong last 10mins by the Kieran’s girls ensured they led 2-4 to 0-8.

First 10mins of 2nd half St Kieran’s upped the intensity and a further 2-2 pretty much settled the contest.

3rd county title in 2022 for the afore mentioned girls as they add this to the U17A win and Junior B championship.

Lotto

Play Ball Lotto Results

This week’s lotto draw on Facebook Live was conducted by Kevin Leen and he was joined by Caoimhe and Bridget.

The Numbers drawn were: 1, 3, 7, and 8.

There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €4,300.00.

Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:

€30.00 Joan O’Reilly sold by M O’Reilly

€20.00 Tommy O’Donnell -Purchased on Line

€20.00 Chris Leen =Purchased on Line

Next week’s Jackpot is €4400.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Monday, November 7th.

Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.

Tickets can be purchased by clicking here or from our regular sellers Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, and The Half Way Shop.

The closing time for entries from the shop will be 4 pm on Monday next to facilitate the draw.

A special thanks to Kevin, Bridget & Caoimhe for giving their time to our Play Ball Draw tonight. Míle Buíochas

Special Christmas Draw

We are giving away 2 x €250 prizes on the last Draw before Christmas. Three lucky dips each week, including the double lucky dips at the Christmas Draw will all go into a drum and the first two out will win €250.00 each.

We now have six people in the draw as follows:

Phil O’Shea Ballymacpierce -On-Line Purchase.

George Savage On-Line Purchase.

Tim McSwiney-Purchased in The Half Way Shop

Joan O’Reilly sold by M O’Reilly

Tommy O’Donnell -Purchased on Line

Chris Leen Purchased on Line

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Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

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Launching the ‘Backing The Blues’ campaign were, in front; Ross O’Callaghan, Barry John Keane, Ben Hanafin and Evan O’Connor. At back; Chairman Haulie Kerins, PRO Ger O’Brien, Paul Ryan and John O’Connor. Photo by Dermot Crean

Senior Munster Club Championship Semi Final Fixture.

Kerins O Rahillys v Eire Og Ennis — Sunday November 27th 1pm in Austin Stacks Park.

The senior team enter this fixture on the back of some good form, having recently won the Club Championship.

We will be hoping to advance , but will need to perform well to overcome the Clare champions, who themselves are playing with great confidence having conquered the Waterford champions in the last round.

Tickets for the game must be purchased online. There will be no cash accepted at the gates on the day.

The club have set up a go fund me page appealing for support given the substantial costs in training a club team at this time of year with players back in college and working in Dublin,Cork and Limerick and out of country etc.

The page can be accessed through a link on the clubs Facebook and Twitter accounts.

NÓTAÍ NA mBAN
Hard to  believe that it’s been two years…
Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Marie Nix was heartbroken when she passed away on November 20th, 2020 and so many of us still are.

Marie , a gentle, softly spoken lady was one of a kind. We all still have wonderful memories of Marie over the years with the juveniles and in particular the U8/10 girls. As a passionate “Blue” Marie played a huge role in getting so many girls playing in Strand Road to levels we have never seen before. We now have girls teams from U6s up to seniors.
They were all “my girls” and she treated them like her own.

Marie has two Co. Championship medals with Stacks but John converted her from the black and amber over to the Blues . Marie became a full on “Blue” and was fully immersed in our club.

It’s many the bus trip we had away to blitzes in Kerry and outside the county, always a great bonding session. These are the days that the girls will remember for the rest of their lives.
Our annual trip to Passage West was always something to look forward to and we visited Douglas and many more spots in Cork.

Often on the way home we would stop off for a bite to eat. It’s many a time after a game that Marie would open up the boot of her  car and out would come the 7Up and goodies. We remember too celebrating birthdays and Marie would bring a cake and candles.

We all remember the Christmas Fair in the club a few years ago. Marie was in the foyer greeting everyone with her warm smile and friendly presence  as they entered.

She offered everyone beautiful mince pies ,chocolate and mulled wine (non alcoholic of course) as she welcomed them. Marie had the foyer beautifully decorated and there was a fantastic atmosphere in the clubhouse that day.

We always had great craic during our preloved clothes sales.

In April 2019, our U10 Girls were invited to a blitz in Croke Park. Marie met us there and enjoyed watching the girls play on the hallowed turf.

Our ladies first big day out was a “Mystery Tour” organised by Marie. We went to the Climbing Wall in Dingle followed by lunch in Dingle town and then headed back further west to the beach where the girls had great fun kicking ball and paddling.

After a year as manager of the U12 Girls Marie was all set to return to the U8/10 girls but unfortunately within weeks her diagnosis was made.
Despite Marie’s illness she always came to watch Stephen and Katie’s games, a proud Mom! An avid supporter, Marie came to most  club games even when her own children weren’t playing.

It is because of Marie’s influence that our U16, U17 and U18 Ladies are the wonderful players and team that they are today. She was a coaching Mom who truly brought out the best in each one, inspired confidence and so many have gone on to play at a higher level.

Karon McLysaght, Adrian Doody, Danny Leane, Paddy Hayes, Rory Kerins and Shirley Doody all worked with Marie and were inspired by her .

Marie had a smile that would always light up a room and was just a wonderful, wonderful person.

We could write forever about Marie, her wonderful ways, her kindness, her positive attitude always, her great nature and the fun we all had!

We are especially thinking of John, Stephen, Katie, Marie’s Dad Anthony, her brothers Ger and John, the extended Nix and Slattery families and Marie’s friends at this time.

Those of us who worked with Marie will cherish the great memories of the time we all had together. It isn’t too many people you get to know in life like Marie. We all have so many great memories . We will treasure these forever. We are so lucky to have known Marie.  You truly are missed .

Our dear Marie…Always, you will be remembered and never forgotten!

U12 GIRLS
We were looking for the coolest place to have fun for our end of year…
And so decided on a way to also bring on the festive season….Ice skating in Fota followed by a trip to Mahon Point for a little retail therapy – Sunday, December 11th!
With Christmas music and a wonderful atmosphere, this will be a fun team day out for these young ladies.
Nestled in the grounds of Fota House , Arboretum & Gardens and opposite Fota Wildlife we are looking forward to seeing the girls enjoy their day out.
The festive season will have begun, shops and streets will be transformed with lights and decorations and it should be a fantastic day out.

U14 KERRY TRIALS
Pat Healy Park, Ballyrickard was a hive of activity last Saturday on a bitterly cold day for trials. Well done to the Kerry U14 management for their great organisation and congrats to Frank Mcloughlin on his appointment.
Best wishes to everyone and enjoy!

U16 KERRY TRIALS
Texts will be sent out by the club secretary as soon as we know about U16 trials.

MINOR TRIALS
Texts will be sent out during the week by the club secretary.
Well done to everyone last Saturday.

AWARDS NIGHT
With medals to be presented from 2021 and 2022 it has been decided by our ladies committee that this will be done for ALL age groups on the one night. This is logical for all involved. We are looking forward to a lovely evening.
When the date has been confirmed messages will be sent to everyone!

COSH GOALKEEPING ACADEMY
Saturday , November 26th
10a.m. – 11.30a.m.
Pat Healy Park, Ballyrickard

CONGRATS
Huge congrats to our Kerry ladies who received 5 All Stars.

MUNSTER LGFA COLLEGE BURSARY
Now open for applications for 2023 for a 1st year college bursary.
One applicant per county will receive a €1,000 bursary.
Each player applying must complete the link that has been sent out.

*The closing date is January 6th, 2023
*Draw for the bursary will be made on January 13th ,2023

BEST WISHES
Best wishes to our Senior men who play Éire Óg, a Clare team in the Munster Club Football Senior semifinal next Sunday in Austin Stack Park at 1p.m. Come out and support ladies and remember to wear our club colours. Up the Blues !

CONDOLENCES
On behalf of Strand Road Club,  our condolences to John Quilter, chairman of Churchill LGFA and family on their Mom Phil’s passing. Ar dheis Dè go raibh a hAnam dílis  .

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
November 14th
01,08,11,21

No Winner of Jackpot €4,400

Match  3 winners €25

News

Vandalism Incident At New Local Authority Estate In Lohercannon

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GARDAI are appealing for information into a vandalism incident at Lohercannon.

The letterboxes at a number of houses at the new local authority estate, Cluain Láir, were damaged in an act of vandalism.

The incident is believed to have taken place between the night of Thursday, November 17 and the morning of Friday, November 18. Any witnesses are asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.

There are 61 units at Cluain Láir in Lohercannon, which are now completed, with residents expected to move in shortly to the eight one-bed units, 37 three bed houses, 12 four-bed houses and four five bed houses.

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Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Collision Outside School

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GARDAI are appealing to the public for information relating to a collision outside a school last week.

Last Monday, November 14, at about 2.20pm, a woman was collecting her grandson outside Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh.

She was near the pedestrian crossing when a car — described as small and dark in colour — clipped her leg and failed to remain at the scene. The woman sustained a fractured fibula and subsequently had to be operated on in hospital. Gardaí say the motorist may not be aware that they clipped the woman.

If any motorist has any dash cam footage of the incident or if anyone witnessed it, they are asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.

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Status Yellow Wind Warning For Kerry Tonight

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MET Eireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind warning for Kerry and Cork to take effect tonight.

It will come into effect at 8pm tonight. There will be particularly strong west to northwest winds expected for a time this evening and tonight with gusts in excess of 100 km/h. The warning is valid until 4am on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, there will be persistent showers later this afternoon and overnight with the rain clearing for a pleasant Tuesday afternoon, but wet weather will return on Tuesday night.

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Sport

PHOTOS/REPORT: Warriors Playoff Hopes Hit With Third Home Defeat Of The Season

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Alan Cantwell reports on the InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League 2022/2023 – Round 7 game in Tralee Sports Complex on Saturday…

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 85

Emporium Cork Basketball 95

Dre Jackson squeezes in another score. Photo: Liam Ryan

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors hopes of making the Super League playoffs were dealt another blow on Saturday night with their third home defeat of the season, this time to Emporium Cork Basketball, by 95-85 at the Tralee Sports Complex.

With seven games played and just two wins to their name the Warriors now face a daunting challenge to make the top four playoff places in the South Conference. They currently sit alongside local rivals Flexachem KCYMS two wins behind UCC Demons, the team currently occupying fourth place on the South Conference table.

Having seen the Warriors U20s overcome their Ballincollig counterparts earlier in the evening the Senior Warriors settled into the contest well with Daniel Jokubaitis opening up in typical style to hit to three point efforts, but Emporium hit back with two major scores from John Dawson when Ronan O’Sullivan and Jose Jiminez Gonzales got on the scoresheet the visitors led 14-10.

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Back to back scores from O’Sullivan and a floated effort from Pau Cami Galera moved the Cork side further ahead but a double from Dre Jackson and free throws from Andrée Michelsson saw the Warriors cut the advantage to 20-18 at the end of the first.

John Dawson was in range early in the second but scores from inside and out from Eoin Quigley saw the Warriors lead for the first time in the game.

Eoin Quigley unopposed. Photo: Liam Ryan

However Emporium Cork then quickly spread the game with major scores from Keelan Cairns, Dawson and Ciaran O’Sullivan either side of threes from Fergal O’Sullvan and Jokubaitis. Dylan Corkery then hit a hat trick of inside efforts and when Sean O’Flynn fired in a three with his first touch of the ball the Ballincollig side took full control of the game.

Two drives to the board late on from Dre Jackson kept the score respectable but at half time the visitors led 46-35.

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The Warriors reduced the deficit early in the third through Jokic and Jackson but Emporium Cork countered every score with one of their own and a three from Cairns and inside scores from Dawson, Corkery and Gonzales maintained their 11 point lead.

Daniel Jokubaitis fires in a corner three. Photo: Liam Ryan

Quigley and Jokic kept the Tralee side in the game with a score apiece but a zero from four return from the free throw line stopped any Warriors momentum while Emporium Cork at the other end were finding scores when they wanted them with Ronan O’Sullivan, Gonzales and Dawson combining to increase the visitors advantage to 68-52 at the end of the third.

The Warriors continued to chase the game early in the fourth and despite Jackson, Kieran Donaghy and Jokic chipping away at the lead Adrian O’Sullivan and Gonzales replied with threes to remain in control.

Dre Jackson lines up a score. Photo: Liam Ryan

Jokubaitis and Quigley kept the Warriors faint hopes alive with outside scores but Emporium Cork quickly countered them through Ciaran O’Sullivan and Galera. Jackson and Jokubaitis cut the gap back to 10 but with the Warriors in team fouls Emporium Cork hit 7 from 10 from the free throw line to consolidate their lead.

Keelan Crowe Matija Jokic and Keelan Cairns aerial battle. Photo: Liam Ryan

Another quality cameo from James Fernane with two cracking three late on was a highlight for the Warriors on an otherwise very disappointing night as they surrendered another priceless three League points by 95-85 in the end.

Scorers: Garvey’s Tralee Warriors: Dre Jackson 25, Daniel Jokubaitis 20, Eoin Quigley 13

Emporium Cork Basketball: John Dawson 21, Ronan O’Sullivan 15, Jose Jiminez Gonzales 15 who was also named the McCarthy Insurance MVP for the game.

Matija Jokic floats in a score from inside. Photo: Liam Ryan

• Next up for the Warriors is an even tougher home tie against the South Conference leaders University of Galway Maree as the challenge to make the playoffs continues in earnest. Tip off at the Tralee Sports Complex next Saturday night is at 7.30pm.

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News

MTU And Kerry College Projects Given Green Light

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THE green light has been given to milestone capital projects for Munster Technological University (MTU) and Kerry Education and Training Board’s College of the Future in Killarney.

MTU has been given the go-ahead to proceed to the next phase for the Kerry Campus Learner Centre under the Technological Sector Strategic Projects (TSSPF) Fund.

This proposal envisages the facilitation of full consolidation on the Tralee North Campus which will serve 2,000 to 3,000 students. Approval is now being given to allow the MTU Tralee proposal to progress to the next stage of the assessment process – Decision Gate 1 – the development of a detailed Preliminary Business Case.

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In addition, Kerry Education and Training Board has received approval to proceed to the next stage in developing a College of The Future (COTF) in Killarney.

The project proposed involves overhauling an existing factory site, including the existing on-site buildings and transforming it into a state-of-the-art campus.

The intention is to transform the existing site into a state-of-the-art campus to develop a Centre of Excellence in Hospitality Training, a Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Green Technologies and a Regional Centre of Excellence for Lifelong Learning.

Welcoming the announcement, Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley said: “These are two significant developments furthering the development of education in County Kerry. I want to thank my Cabinet colleague Minister Harris who has engaged with me in securing these projects and also acknowledge the vision and input of both Kerry ETB and the MTU. By advancing these ambitious projects we will ensure that the technological and further education and training sectors in Kerry have access to state of the art facilities that will drive economic growth and social development, expand digital teaching and learning facilities and create and expand key centres of excellence.”

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Marcel Wins Irish Kennel Club Golden Paw Hero Dog Award

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Marcel with actress Jane Seymour backstage at The Late Late Show on Friday night.

A SIX-year old Golden Retriever Marcel who lives in Tralee with volunteer puppy raisers Anne and Gerard O’Riordan, has been announced as overall winner of the Irish Kennel Club Golden Paw Hero Dog Award 2022 at the awards ceremony in the Clayton Hotel, Dublin Airport.

Marcel is an Ambassador Dog for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind who was trained by Anne and Gerard from 8 weeks until 14 months.

During his training to become a Guide Dog, Marcel developed body sensitivity which means Marcel can’t tolerate a harness on his back. This meant that Marcel had to be repurposed and was assigned to Anne and Gerard as Kerry’s first Ambassador Dog.

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As an Ambassador Dog, Marcel visits nursing homes, schools, hospitals, and many fundraising events.  Marcel assists in many one-on-one therapy sessions.

These include visits to specific patients in hospital, at the request of their doctor, to comfort parents and children. Marcel is also included in therapy sessions with vulnerable children and adults, where Marcel will encourage and calm the patient.

Anne O’Riordan with Marcel.

Marcel is much-loved in the community.  He senses when people are upset and will indicate that somebody requires his time and support.

During lockdown Marcel spent a lot of time with friends of IGDB Tralee Branch. Marcel provided them with companionship and a warm heart to lift their spirits during this lonely and stressful time.

Marcel visited the local hospital, where he spent days just being himself, giving the staff hugs and companionship to alleviate some of the stress they were experiencing. (all done under strict Covid compliance.)

Anne and Gerard continue to puppy raise, and are currently raising their eighth puppy, Feena.  Marcel plays a vital role in this, as puppies will learn from him, imitating his good behaviour.

And on his best behaviour he certainly was on last Friday’s Late Late Show, with many viewers instantly falling in love with him when he made an appearance.

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