.All at Down Syndrome Kerry are looking forward to ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ next month. Photo by Dermot Crean
DOWN Syndrome Kerry is hosting a huge celebration and representation of the entire county of Kerry and their members in one location for the first time.
Stars In Their Eyes will see young adults with Down syndrome, their families and friends take to the stage to showcase their wonderful talents and abilities on Friday, March 24 at 7pm at the Listowel Arms Hotel.
This event is a celebration of people with Down syndrome and will act as a fundraiser for Down Syndrome Kerry who provide vital services for children and young adults through the county of Kerry and beyond.
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Jessica Power said; “I wanted to host a fundraiser for DSK that celebrated World Down Syndrome Day and showcased our talents. So, I brainstormed a few ideas with my friends and we came up with a musical production idea. I pitched the idea to the fundraising committee and they loved it.”
Creative Director Joe Burkett will be putting the contestants through their paces over the next few weeks ahead of the big show.
“I am thrilled to be back working with DSK and preparing the contestants for Stars in the Eyes,” said Joe.
“The idea came about from chatting with Jessica, so on the night you’ll be treated to performances from Abba, Tina Turner and Westlife, to name but a few. Rehearsals have begun in earnest and the contestants are working extremely hard to perfect their routines. It promises to be a fantastic show.”
Tickets will cost €20 and will be available from Down Syndrome Kerry Office at Balloonagh Estate in Tralee (call 066 710 3804) and from any of the participants.
.Minister Norma Foley was greeted by teacher Tommy Lyons, Cathy McCarthy and Caroline Quill of the Parents Council, Deputy Principal Linda Hanafin, Principal Maria O’Regan and Patrick Flynn of the Board of Management. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE pupils and staff at Holy Family School welcomed Minister for Education Norma Foley on Friday when she paid a visit as part of a short tour of schools in north Kerry.
The second class pupils greeted Minister Foley with a rendition of Amhrán na bhFiann while the Student Council took on a leadership role by guiding her around the school and informing her of the schools achievements and current initiatives.
Minster Foley visited 1st class, 4th class and both our 6th classes where she was treated to a variety of songs, rhymes and stories.
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“We were delighted to welcome Minster Norma Foley to Holy Family NS today,” said Principal Maria O’Regan.
“Since her time as Minster of Education our school has been awarded DEIS Urban Band 1 status. This began in September 2022 and has had a significantly positive effect on our school,” continued Principal O’Regan.
“It has increased the number of teachers we now have which means smaller class sizes and allows for an even higher standard of teaching and learning; we now have the facility to have free hot lunches for all pupils in Holy Family NS every day; we have a Home School Community Liaison Co-ordinator who provides invaluable assistance to parents, pupils and staff of our school.”
“It was an extreme honour to show her around our school. We were humbled by her genuine interest in the children, her caring nature and her general interaction with our pupils,” she added. Scroll down for photos…
Minister Foley with Deputy Principal Linda Hanafin, Principal Maria O’Regan and pupils. Photo by Dermot Crean.MInister Foley is greeted by members of the Student Council. Photo by Dermot CreanMinister Foley meets Holy Family pupils. Photo by Dermot Crean.First class pupils at Holy Family sing for Minister Foley. Photo by Dermot Crean
Minister Norma Foley with staff and pupils at Holy Family School on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…
There has been a lot of discussion recently about dog ownership and the current level of dog control regulations in Ireland.
Although ‘man’s best friend’, dogs, particularly large dogs, represent a potential danger to pedestrians, motorists and livestock if they are not kept under control at all times.
All dog owners have a responsibility to ensure that their dog is properly cared for and that they are not a nuisance or a danger to their neighbours or other members of the public.
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Dogs that are not kept under proper control may also cause nuisance and annoyance by damaging neighbours’ property, defecating on neighbours’ property, or by excessive barking.
Local authorities are responsible for the control of dogs under the Control of Dogs Act 1986. They can appoint dog wardens, provide dog shelters, seize dogs, impose on-the-spot fines and take court proceedings against dog owners.
Legal Requirements
If you are a dog owner, you must have a dog licence and get your dog microchipped. All dogs over 4 months of age must have a licence.
Puppies aged under 4 months who are still with their mothers don’t need a licence, but once they leave their mothers they must have a licence. There are three types of dog licence:
• An individual dog licence, which costs €20 and is valid for 1 year.
• A ‘lifetime of dog’ licence, which costs €140 and is valid for the dog’s lifetime.
• A general dog licence, which costs €400 and is valid for 1 year. This covers an unspecified number of dogs at one location.
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You can apply for an individual or lifetime dog licence at your local post office or licences.ie. A general dog licence application must be submitted to your local authority.
Your dog must be under your control, or the control of another responsible person, if it is outside your home or premises. This means that you have complete control over your dog’s movements. You are liable for any injury or damage your dog causes to people or livestock.
It is an offence to let a dog under your control foul a public place. If it does happen, you, or the person in charge of the dog, must remove the faeces and dispose of them in a suitable, sanitary manner.
If a dog fouls a public place, and the owner doesn’t remove the faeces, you can make a complaint to the District Court under litter laws.
Before you do this, you must inform the dog owner by completing a form available from the Dog Control Unit of your local authority.
Dangerous dogs
These are a list of breeds of dogs that are considered to be potentially more dangerous to people than other breeds of dog. It is not that these dogs are more likely to attack or bite a person than any other breed, but that if they do, the damage that they can inflict is much more serious. Additional rules apply to the following breeds (and strains/cross-breeds):
• American Pit Bull Terrier
• English Bull Terrier
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
• Bull Mastiff
• Dobermann Pinscher
• German Shepherd (Alsatian)
• Rhodesian Ridgeback
• Rottweiler
• Japanese Akita
• Japanese Tosa
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These dogs (or strains and crosses of them) must:
• Be kept on a short strong lead by someone over the age of 16, who is capable of controlling them.
• Be securely muzzled whenever they are in a public place
• Wear a collar with the name and address of their owner, at all times.
All dog owners owning purebred or crossbred dogs belonging to this list of breeds must ensure that these dogs are securely muzzled and on a strong leash not more than 2 metres in length when in a public place.
The rules on muzzling and leashing do not apply to dogs used by the Gardaí, the Dublin Harbour Police, State Airport Police and bona fide rescue teams in rescue operations. The rules on muzzling do not apply to guide dogs for the blind.
Stray dogs
Stray dogs are dogs that are in a public place and are not accompanied by the owner or a responsible person.
Interestingly, dogs that are not under proper control are also considered stray dogs. You can receive an on-the-spot fine if your dog is not under proper control. Stray dogs can be seized by the dog warden or Gardaí and brought to a dog pound.
These dogs may be put down or re-homed if their owners do not claim them within 5 days. If your dog has strayed or is missing, you should contact the local dog pound directly to check if your dog is there.
Before you collect it, you will have to pay a re-claim fee and produce a current dog licence. If you do not have a current dog licence, you must get one before collecting your dog.
Noisy Dogs
If your neighbour’s dog won’t stop barking and you are unable to resolve the issue with the dog owner, you can make a complaint to the District Court and look for a hearing.
When you get a court date, you must notify the dog owner using a prescribed form, which is available from your local authority or District Court.
• For anyone needing information, advice or have an advocacy issue, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information team in Kerry on 0818 07 7860, they will be happy to assist and make an appointment if necessary. The offices are staffed from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie for further information.
Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic on the AC Dual Treatment for Acne…
Acne can be such a sore painful condition and I know how distressing a skin condition can be.
The most important thing with any condition is to make sure you are treating the right cause.
We always advise people to come into us at CHRC at Bon Secours and have a consultation and an examination of their skin before embarking on a treatment plan, tailored to target the cause of the issue.
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples.
Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages. Acne can be persistent but effective acne treatments are available, and technology has made this issue easier to manage for so many people.
At CHRC we recommend AC dual treatment for acne. The treatment utilises intense pulsed light (IPL) technology to deliver direct bursts of blue and red light, both with acne fighting capabilities, onto targeted areas of the skin.
The blue light targets and eliminates the bacteria causing acne, while the longer wavelength of the red light reduces inflammation on the targeted area.
Smartpulse technology ensures precise and consistent energy delivery is maintained throughout the course of treatment.
This is not an uncomfortable treatment; real time cooling feature detects the applicator temperature to maintain safety and comfort. The treatment takes approx. 20 minutes, and you can return to work straight away without any downtime. A course of treatments is recommended.
The result is skin that feels and looks healthier with a significantly clearer complexion. Breakouts caused by bacteria are eliminated, with no more “sore to the touch” acne related inflammation.
For a skin consultation to target your skin concerns, please contact us on 086 0786120 Chrc@bonsecours.ie or www.bonsecours
James Finnegan takes a look back at the classic comedy, Groundhog Day, which saw it’s premiere 30 years ago today…
“Nobody knows anything…Not one person in the entire motion picture field knows for a certainty what’s going to work. Every time out it’s a guess and, if you’re lucky, an educated one.”
So said Academy Award winner (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and ‘All the President’s Men’), William Goldman, in his book ‘Adventures in the Screen Trade’.
So rather than review Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation again, we thought we might take a look at different aspects of films this week in Finnegan On Films.
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Thursday saw the annual Groundhog Day, which is always February 2, which evolved from an ancient ritual brought to America by German immigrants who settled in what is now Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Punxsutawney Phil, or at least the latest groundhog, emerged from his burrow last Thursday morning and saw his shadow, declaring there would be six more weeks of winter. This prediction was made as a deadly storm wreaked havoc in the States
Of course this charming annual event was given worldwide fame by the release of the famous film, imaginatively called ‘Groundhog Day’, 30 years ago this week.
Directed by Harold Ramis and written by Danny Rubin, the film is now considered to be one of most beloved movies of all time, and it’s hard to believe that it’s already been three decades since it hit cinemas.
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It stars Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a cynical television weatherman covering the event, accompanied by Rita (Andie MacDowell) and cameraman Larry (Chris Elliott). Phil shows nothing but contempt for his assignment, the small town and its citizens, because he will soon be moving onto a new job.
He awakes in the Cherry Tree Inn to Sonny and Cher’s ‘I’ve Got You, Babe’ and discovers he cannot leave town, as it is snowed in, so he must stay another night.
The next morning he awakes to the same song, the same cheery radio presenter and the same day events. He appears to be the only person who realises that he is stuck in a time loop that is forcing him to relive the same day over and over again without consequences.
This leads to a series of unforgettable scenes with Stephen Tobolowsky as insurance salesman Ned Ryerson.
However, it was not the easiest of films to make. Despite Murray and Ramis working together before on ‘Caddyshack’ (1980) and ‘Ghostbusters’ (1984), they began disagreeing as they started working together on this project.
Murray apparently wanted a more serious approach, whereas Ramis wanted a comedy.
The script, which cleverly avoided any explanation for the time loop by dropping a storyline of a witch curse on Phil, won the BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay.
When the movie premiered, it became an instant classic – earning more than $105 million at the box office and becoming one of the highest-grossing films of that year.
The two former friends Murray and Ramis did not speak for years after they made the movie and they only reunited months before Ramis’ death in 2014.
Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic on the AC Dual Treatment for Acne…
James Finnegan takes a look back at the classic comedy, Groundhog Day, which saw it’s premiere 30 years ago today…
Of course this charming annual event was given worldwide fame by the release of the famous film, imaginatively called ‘Groundhog Day’, 30 years ago this week.
Murray apparently wanted a more serious approach, whereas Ramis wanted a comedy.