Here’s The Kerry Side To Face Mayo On Saturday Night

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Sean O’Shea pictured again Mayo back in 2019. He returns to the Kerry panel for Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

KERRY come up against Mayo on Saturday night under lights, hoping to continue winning ways after the win over Monaghan two weeks ago.

The game at McHale Park in Castlebar has a 7.30pm throw-in time and if you’re not travelling you can watch it live on TG4.

There’s just one change to the side that beat Monaghan with Paudie Clifford coming in instead of Adrian Spillane. Back into the panel comes David Clifford and Sean O’Shea.

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Jack Barry starts in midfield again, while Stefan Okunbor of Na Gaeil and the Austin Stacks trio of Jack O’Shea, Dylan Casey and Greg Horan are on the bench.

The team captained by Tadhg Morley is as follows…

1. (GK) Shane Murphy — Dr Crócaigh
2. Graham O’Sullivan — Piarsaigh na Dromoda
3. Jason Foley — Baile Ui Donnachú
4. Tom O’Sullivan — Daingean Uí Chúis
5. Pa Warren — Gniomh Go Leith
6. Tadhg Morley — Teampall Nua
7 . Paul Murphy — Rath Mhór
8. Jack Barry — Na Gaeil
9. Barry O’Sullivan — Daingean Uí Chúis
10. Dara Moynihan — Spa Cill Airne
11. Paudie Clifford — Fossa
12. Micheál Burns — Dr Crócaigh
13. Tony Brosnan — Dr Crócaigh
14. Darragh Roche — Gleann Fleisce
15. Donal O’Sullivan — Cill Gharbháin

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16 (GK) Shane Ryan — Rath Mór
17 Killian Spillane — Teampall Nua
18 Dylan Casey — Aibhistin de Staic
19 Jack O’Shea — Aibhistin de Staic
20 Greg Horan — Aibhistin de Staic
21 Stefan Okunbor — Na Gaeil
22 Sean O’Shea — An Neidín
23 David Clifford — Fossa
24 Gavin Crowley — Teampall Nua
25 Brian Friel — Rath Mhór

26. Mark Ryan — Rath Mhór

27. Ronan Buckley — Lios A Troi

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Kerry TD Calls On HSE To Purchase Edenburn House To Develop As Care Facility For Older People

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A KERRY TD has called on the HSE to explore the possibilities of purchasing the old Edenburn Hospital for use for further public residential care for older people.

The site which was previously used as a convalescent home and hospital closed in 1988 is located just ten minutes from Tralee.

It is currently on the market with a guide price of €1,600,000. Deputy Michael Healy Rae believes it would be a suitable building develop as a care facility.

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“Many Kerry people of a certain age will associate it as the sanatorium for tuberculosis patients from the mid 1930’s to the mid 1960’s and I feel with a bit of positive thinking it can once again play a part in the healthcare needs of Kerry people into the future, especially for our ageing population” he said.

“The fact that there is some 19 acres of gardens comprising woodland and a riverwalk would have even more additional benefits for patients.”

“I know that the HSE are currently investing in the new hospital in Killarney and there have been improvements in Listowel and Cahirciveen but I think a lot more investing into the future needs to be done now. Especially with our every ageing population.

“I believe that the HSE should continue to look at further facilities to help increase the number of beds into the future that we will need,” Deputy Michael Healy Rae concluded.

However, the HSE have confirmed that, they have no strategic plans to purchase Edenburn at this time and pointed to the further development of Killarney, Listowel and Cahirciveen Hospitals as their investments at this time.

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Inspirational Kerry Women Interviewed In New Series Of Podcasts

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Caroline Lyons of the ‘What A Woman Podcast’ with Louise Galvin.

TWO local women have started a podcast where they speak to some of the most successful  and inspirational women in Kerry and beyond with a view to motivating the next generation.

The ‘What A Woman Podcast’ sees Caroline Lyons and Sarah Benner talk to women  who have achieved great things across a range of professions. Guests so far for series one include Ciara Griffin, Louise Galvin, Louise Quill, Elaine Burrows Dillane, Catriona O’Sullivan and Jacqui Hurley of RTE.

“We are two friends and mums looking for inspiration in our lives and role models for our children, especially our daughters,” said Caroline.

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“These guests talk about how they’ve achieved their goals and dreams, the resilience they’ve needed and the obstacles they’ve had to overcome to get to where they are now and there is something inspiring to take from every conversation.

“It is a podcast which celebrates women’s achievements, inspires listeners to try and get the best out of themselves and shows the younger generation of women there are no limits to what they can achieve in life,” added Caroline.

You can check out the podcasts on Spotify at the following link https://open.spotify.com/show/1RIhCp99BsghhQXSm0L0TD?si=BGTfj_MmSaqJxmMpaZqqyw

Also, check them out on Instagram @whatawomanpodcast

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Kerry Ladies Team To Face Dublin Announced

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Photo: Sportsfile

THE Kerry Ladies team will be hoping for big support in Austin Stack Park tomorrow evening when they face Dublin in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 4 tie.

Having won two weeks ago at the Tralee venue to make it three wins in a row to start their campaign, they now face their rivals from the capital for a 5.15pm throw-in.

Tickets for the game can be purchased by clicking on the following link: https://www.universe.com/events/lidl-ladies-nfl-division-1-round-4-kerry-v-dublin-tickets-CSVL8D?fbclid=PAAaZdoSrupcmXJU7w7lP9genGjnARzLaO8zLre7hXyxj7lO7NmqYCmjJZyVU

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The Kerry team is as follows…

1. Mary Ellen Bolger  -Southern Gaels

2. Eilís Lynch – Castleisland Desmonds

3. Kayleigh Cronin – Dr. Crokes

4. Ciara Murphy – MKL Gaels

5. Aishling O’Connell – Éire Óg (Cork)

6. Cáit Lynch – Castleisland Desmonds

7. Louise Galvin – Finuge/St Senans

8. Lorraine Scanlon – Caslteisland Desmonds

9. Mary O’Connell – Na Gaeil

10. Niamh Carmody – Finuge/ St Senans

11. Niamh Ní Chonchúir – Corca Dhuibhne

12. Caoimhe Evans – MKL Gaels

13. Hannah O’Donoghue – Beaufort

14. Síofra O’Shea – (C) – Southern Gaels

15. Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh – Corca Dhuibhne

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16. Ciara Butler – Castlegregory

17. Ciara O’Brien – Laune Rangers

18. Erica McGlynn – Fossa

19. Anna Galvin – Na Fianna (Dublin)

20. Aoife Dillane – Austin Stacks

21. Ciara McCarthy – Abbeydourney

22. Rachel Dwyer – Southern Gaels

23. Fiadhna Tangney – Beaufort

24. Niamh Broderick – MKL Gaels

25. Amy Harrington – Inbhear Scéine Gaels

26. Katie Brosnan – Firies

27. Emer Riordan – Firies

28. Caitriona Dillon – Finuge/St Senans

29. Mary Collins – Rathmore

30. Keri-Ann Hannrahan – Killarney Legion

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Parking Meters In Town Now Accepting Google And Apple Pay Options

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TRALEE Chamber Alliance has announced that the parking meters in town now allow for Google and Apple Pay options.

The new meters were installed last summer allowing motorists to pay both by cash and card, but not by Google and Apple Pay options.

They now say the parking meters are in full operation across all of Tralee accepting these options via phone and smartwatch.

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Cycle In Memory Of Nicky Fitzgerald Raises €2,200

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Maura Sullivan received the proceeds from the Nicky Fitzgerald Memorial Cycle from John Murray of the Tralee Chain Gang Cycling Club. Also included are Bernie O’Mahony from the Chain Gang and Catherine O’Halloran and Bridie O’Connor of Kerry Hospice. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE proceeds from an event in memory of a member of a local cycling club raised over €2,200 at Christmas.

The members of the Tralee Chain Gang Cycling Club took to the road on St Stephen’s Day for the fundraiser in memory of Nicky Fitzgerald.

Nicky was a hugely popular member of the club who passed away in October of 2018 after a battle with cancer and they hold the cycle every year in his memory.

This year it raised €2,200 and John Murray and Bernie O’Mahony presented the proceeds on Thursday to Maura Sullivan of Kerry Hospice who expressed their gratitude to the members of the club for their generosity.

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Four New Bus Services For Tralee Area Announced

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FOUR new bus services for the Tralee area have been announced as part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan for 2023 launched today by Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD.

There are 67 new or enhanced Connecting Ireland bus services proposed, strengthening existing services and connecting more towns and townlands across the state.

The Tralee area will have four new bus services: Castlegregory to Fenit via Tralee, Tarbert to Tralee, Tralee to Ballybunion and an additional Tralee to Killarney commuter bus.

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Welcoming the news, Anluan Dunne, Green Party Representative for the Tralee Area said:  “This is fantastic news for Kerry and in particular the Tralee area where we will have four new bus services. This is Green Party policy in action and will provide much needed, low cost, transport options for across Kerry.

“This is a massive scaling up of rural public transportand these buses are a genuine alternative to driving. I’m pushing hard for increased frequency on all of these services and for electric town buses in Tralee and Killarney.”

These services are provided on behalf of the NTA by 15 TFI Local Link offices nationwide.

Below is the list of proposed new and enhanced routes under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan for 2023 in Kerry:

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Running Event Raises Thousands Of Euro In Memory Of Michael Greaney

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Maura Sullivan of the Kerry Hospice Foundation receives a cheque from Michelle Greaney, the proceeds of the Tralee 10 Miler event. Also included at back are; Bridie O’Connor of Kerry Hospice, Ita Greaney, Stephen Greaney, Emma Greaney, Catherine O’Halloran of Kerry Hospice and Orla Greaney. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE funds raised from last Saturday’s Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race were presented to Kerry Hospice yesterday evening.

The event, organised by Michelle Greaney, was dedicated to the memory of her father Michael who spent seven weeks in the Palliative Care Unit prior to his passing last August.

It was the most successful run to date and an amazing €6,365 was raised for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

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“Thanks to Michelle for considering the Kerry Hospice Foundation again,” said Maura Sullivan of the Kerry Hospice. “This year’s total has been exceptional and we’re so delighted with the donation. It’s going to a good cause.”

Michelle said she was delighted to help out the charity again.

“It’s more than double what we raised in previous years, we went all out getting sponsorship because of the year that was in it. I was delighted to be able to produce something of significance and welcome athletes of all abilities to run in beautiful surroundings of Tralee.”

Dr Patricia Sheahan (left) accepts a special plaque from Michelle Greaney on behalf of the Greaney family, to thank the Palliative Care Unit for the wonderful care given to her father Michael before his passing last year. Also included is Orla Greaney, Ita Greaney, Stephen Greaney and Emma Greaney. Photo by Dermot Crean

On behalf of her family, Michelle also made a special presentation of a plaque to Dr Patricia Sheahan to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Unit for the amazing care Michael received there.

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PHOTOS: Minister Foley Opens ‘Mise, Le Meas’ Exhibition At Siamsa

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Kieran Curran and Kate McDonnell at the opening of the ‘Mise, le Meas’ Exhibition at Siamsa Tíre on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

A VISUAL media exhibition which is based on original documents and accounts from the people who were affected by the Civil War in Kerry has been opened at Siamsa Tíre in Tralee by the Minister for Education, Norma Foley.

Mise, le Meas is an innovative collaboration between visual media students from MTU Kerry Campus and Kerry College and presents a series of creative interpretations of the events of the Civil War in the county as well as the stories of many combatants and survivors.

The exhibition follows months of research and preparation by students of the BA (Hons) in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design at the Munster Technological University, alongside learners of the Digital Design and Visual Communication Programme in Kerry College.

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It forms part of the Kerry Civil War Conference which opens on Thursday next.

Minister Foley described the exhibition as one featuring ‘real stories and real people’ and which would introduce the Civil War to a very wide audience.

She praised the exceptional creativity of students at MTU and Kerry College and encouraged members of the public to visit the exhibition over the next two weeks.

The large format and small-scale works, both printed and digital, are based on the lives of local individuals.

Some of the works in the ‘Mise, le Meas’ Exhibition at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean

Included are well-known local figures such as Stephen Fuller, the sole survivor of the Ballyseedy and Private Joseph O’Brien, who was seriously injured in the trip-mine explosion at Knocknagoshel.

There is also a particular emphasis on the inclusion of women and their experience of the Civil War. The stories of Cumann na mBan members, Elizabeth Dunne and Mollie O’Shea are explored, with a graphic novel format illustrating the story of the Power sisters from Tralee.

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The creative format promises to be of interest to a wide audience and of particular interest to local schools. Admission to the exhibition is free.

“The students have created inspiring and diverse visual responses to Civil War narratives, focusing on original documentation and poignant letters sent and received during this tumultuous and formative period in Irish history,” said MTU lecturer, Lisa McElligott.

The Kerry Civil War Conference, which takes place on 23, 24 and 25 February, forms part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme for 2023 and is supported by Kerry County Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

For more information and bookings see www.kerrycivilwarconference.ie and www.siamsatire.com. Scroll down for photos…

Celia O’Shea and Mary Lucey at the opening of the ‘Mise, le Meas’ Exhibition at Siamsa Tíre on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sean de Butler Riordan with his work at the opening of the ‘Mise, le Meas’ Exhibition at Siamsa Tíre on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Principal of Kerry College Stephen Goulding with Chairman of the Board of Kerry College Cllr Jim Finucane at the opening of the ‘Mise, le Meas’ Exhibition at Siamsa Tíre on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Senator Mark Daly and one of the co-organisers of the Kerry Civil War Conference, Owen O’Shea at the opening of the ‘Mise, le Meas’ Exhibition at Siamsa Tíre on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cllr Johnnie Wall, Cllr Brendan Fitzgerald and Cllr Sam Locke at the opening of the ‘Mise, le Meas’ Exhibition at Siamsa Tíre on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Some of the attendance at the opening of the ‘Mise, le Meas’ Exhibition at Siamsa Tíre on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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