THOUSANDS of people were in the town centre on Friday to take part in and watch the annual St Patrick’s Day parade.
There was a wonderful atmosphere as MC Sean Crowley gave a running commentary on the various floats and introduced the participating clubs and organisations.
As well as sporting clubs, there were representatives from the Indian, Chinese and Ukrainian communities, Tralee International Resource Centre, dance/drama schools and much more.
It all made for a colourful spectacle showing the diverse community we have in our town. Scroll down for photos…
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Anthony Newman reports on Kerry’s game against Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday…
Cork 1-17
Kerry 2-6
Anna Galvin of Kerry in action against Rachel Leahy, left, and Melissa Duggan of Cork during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 match between Cork and Kerry at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
A goal from Hannah Looney helped Cork to a derby victory over Kerry in their Lidl NFL Division 1 clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
The home side had to withstand a second-half comeback from the table-toppers to inflict a first league defeat on Kerry this season.
Orlaith Cahalane opened the scoring for Cork in the second minute, picking up the loose ball after Katie Quirke’s shot on goal had been blocked. Eimear Kiely added a second from the restart as Cork pushed up to try and put pressure on the Kerry kick-outs.
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Four minutes in, and from their first attack, Hannah O’Donoghue pointed for the Kingdom to make it 0-2 to 0-1. O’Donoghue thought she had levelled it, but her effort was ruled out for taking too many steps.
Hannah Looney of Cork in action against Mary O’Connell of Kerry during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 match between Cork and Kerry at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Quirke combined with Sarah Leahy for the former to get Cork’s third point before O’Donoghue missed a good opportunity to reduce the gap.
Rachel Dwyer made it 0-3 to 0-2 as Kerry started to settle into the game. Kiely and Ciara O’Sullivan both scored to keep Cork ahead before they too had a goal chance ruled out for overcarrying.
Libby Coppinger added a point, before Ciara O’Sullivan set up Hannah Looney for the game’s opening goal, to make it 1-6 to 0-2 with 19 minutes played.
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O’Donoghue and Dwyer, from a free, responded for Kerry with Cahalane replying at the other end. Two more from Kiely saw Cork lead by 1-9 to 0-4 at half-time.
Kiely started the second half as she finished the first, with two pointed frees to push the Rebels further in front. Cork were denied a second goal when Ciara Butler saved brilliant from Dara Kiniry’s effort.
Eimear Kiely of Cork in action against Kerry players, from left, Emma Costello, Cáit Lynch and Eilís Lynch of Kerry during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 match between Cork and Kerry at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Abigail Ring, on as sub at half-time, increased Cork’s lead to make it 1-12 to 0-4. But Kerry weren’t going to go away easily and Síofra O’Shea goaled for them to bring the visitors back into contention.
Kiely and O’Shea exchanged scores as Cork led 1-13 to 1-5 with 15 minutes left. Three minutes later O’Shea got her, and Kerry’s, second goal to make it 1-15 to 2-5 as the visitors showed why they had been undefeated in the league to this point.
Shauna Kelly scored again for Cork with O’Shea replying for Kerry as time ran out and Cork took the points on offer.
Ciara O’Sullivan of Cork shoots under pressure from Ciara Murphy of Kerry during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 match between Cork and Kerry at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Scorers for Cork: E Kiely 0-8 (7f), H Looney 1-1, O Cahalane 0-2, K Quirke, C O’Sullivan, L Coppinger, A Ring, S Kelly, D Kiniry 0-1 each.
Kerry: S O’Shea 2-2 (1f), R Dwyer (2f), H O’Donoghue 0-2 each.
CORK: M O’Sullivan; M Duggan, E Meaney, R Phelan; S Kelly, M O’Callaghan, R Leahy; H Looney, S Leahy; L Coppinger, K Quirke, E Cleary; O Cahalane, E Kiely, C O’Sullivan.
Subs: D Kiniry for O’Callaghan (23), A O’Mahony for Leahy, A Ring for Cahalane (both ht), A Ryan for Duggan (42), E Jack for Coppinger (49), S McGoldrick for Cleary (50), B O’Sullivan for Looney (52), L McDonagh for Kiely, A McDonagh for R Leahy (both 57).
Katie Quirke of Cork in action against Emma Costello of Kerry during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 match between Cork and Kerry at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
KERRY: C Butler; C O’Brien, E Lynch, A Dillane; C Lynch, E Costello, C Murphy; K Cronin, M O’Connell; N Carmody, A Galvin, A Harrington; F Tangney, R Dwyer, H O’Donoghue.
Subs: N Ni Chonchuir for M O’Connell, S O’Shea for Tangney, E McGlynn for Dwyer (all ht), L Scanlon for Carmody, A O’Connell for O’Brien, N Broderick for Dillane (47), K Brosnan for O’Donoghue (49), K A Hanrahan for Harrington (57).
.Grand Marshal Mary Gardiner with son Oisín at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Tralee St Patrick’s Day parade provided the spectacle of colour and noise that we’ve come to expect over the past number of years with hundreds of people taking part.
As usual, there was a real community feel to the occasion with the town’s clubs, organisations and local businesses getting into the spirit of the day.
Local Community Garda, Mary Gardiner, was the Grand Marshal for the day and she really enjoyed the occasion, waving to the crowd who gave her a great ovation.
A few brief showers did little to dampen the enthusiasm of both the participants and spectators as Tralee showed its best side for our national holiday. Scroll down for some photos of the day (more to come later)…
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Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…
When travelling abroad we should be prepared for all eventualities. It is very important, if you are holidaying in another EU country, that you bring your European Health Insurance Card in case you or your family need to access medical care.
What is the European Health Insurance Card?
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to access public healthcare in another EU/EEA state for free or at a reduced rate.
You can use it when you are travelling abroad or when you are staying temporarily in another EU State. It is recommended that you always carry your EHIC when you are abroad. An EHIC does not replace travel insurance.
How long does the card last?
It last for up to four years. At the end of that period you will need to renew your card. You can renew it on-line.
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Can I get a European Health Insurance Card?
You can only apply for an European Health Insurance Card if you live in Ireland or if you live in another European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) member state, or Switzerland. If you live in Ireland but you are linked to another EU/EEA State’s Social Security System, contact the health authorities in that country for more information. If you live in Northern Ireland but are employed in Ireland, you can get an Irish-issued EHIC.
Does the card cover the whole family?
Each family member needs their own card. You can apply for the whole family on one application form.
Where can I use it?
You can use your European Health Insurance Card in any European Union or European Economic Area (EEA) country and in Switzerland. Currently, the EEA comprises the 27 member states of the European Union together with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. As Andorra and Monaco are not part of the EU or EEA, your EHIC is not accepted there. Likewise if you are travelling outside the EU/EEA. In both cases you should get private health insurance instead.
Does it apply in the UK?
If you are an Irish citizen, you have access to healthcare under the Common Travel Area while visiting the UK. However, other EU citizens should continue to use the EHIC, which is still accepted in the UK.
What does the EHIC cover?
It covers free or reduced cost public healthcare in any of the EU and EEA countries, a temporary stay of up to 3 months, pre-existing medical conditions, routine maternity care- as long as you’re not going there to give birth. If you’re a student studying abroad, you’ll be covered for up to an academic year.
It does not cover private healthcare, the cost to fly you back to Ireland, ongoing or permanent healthcare or medical expenses if your reason for going abroad is to have treatment.
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Will I have to pay anything for healthcare with my EHIC?
In some EU member states you may have to make some payment towards the cost of the services you receive, just as people in that state do. This is called a ‘patient co-payment’ or ‘patient share’. You will not receive a re-fund for this or for private healthcare.
How can I get a refund from the HSE if I paid for healthcare while abroad?
You may be able to get a refund if you had to pay because you did not have your EHIC card with you or the healthcare providers charged you by mistake.
Apply for a refund by email. Send your receipts to E126.Refunds@hse.ie. The HSE will send an E126 form to the health authorities in the other state to find out if you used a public health service and how much of a refund is due When the HSE receive the completed E126 form from the other state, the HSE can see if a refund is due to you or not.
What if I don’t have my EHIC before I travel?
If you don’t have your European Health Insurance Card for any reason, you can get a Temporary Replacement Certificate. This Certificate gives you the same entitlement as the Card, but for a shorter period. You can apply online for this Certificate, in-person or by post to your Local Health Office. You can only receive a Temporary Replacement Certificate for yourself.
How much does a European Health Insurance Card cost?
There is no fee for the European Health Insurance Card or for a Temporary Replacement Certificate. Renewing a European Health Insurance Card is also free.
How do I apply?
You complete an application form and send the completed form to your Local Health Office. You can download the form or pick one up from your local Citizens Information Centre. If you have a medical card or drug payment scheme card you can apply on-line.
If you already had an EHIC but it has expired, you can renew it online if you have your old EHIC number and your PPS number, provided that your address has not changed.
• 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.
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, on some movies for your viewing pleasure tonight…
There is nothing better on a Bank Holiday Saturday Weekend than a cute little doggie story. The Art of Racing in the Rain (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) fits the bill perfectly.
This is a story told from the point of view of golden retriever Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner) in a perhaps curious mixture of dogs and motor racing. Enzo is owned by Denny (Milo Ventimiglia) who is an aspiring racing driver who buys puppy Enzo on a whim.
Danny then meets Eve (Amanda Seyfried) who urges Denny to keep following his dreams, while Enzo discovers that the techniques used on the racetrack can also be adapted to navigate his journey in life.
Based on a popular book, the title refers to the reason that racing drivers are concerned about rain because it magnifies their mistakes, which is not a good thing at high speed.
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So if you like golden fur and a warm heart, or love the early 1960’s Disney films, Director Simon Curtis (“My Week with Marilyn” and “Goodbye Christopher Robin”) has made your type of film. Just keep the tissues handy because there is potential here for some ugly crying.
I think I have seen every variation of The Magnificent Seven(Saturday RTE2 9pm) from the original inspiration “The Seven Samurai” (brilliant, by the way) to the 1960 ensemble classic, “ The Return of the Seven”, “Guns of the Magnificent Seven” and “The Magnificent Seven Ride!” so I approached this version with a little trepidation, eased by the cast list.
A remote frontier town falls under the control of a ruthless industrialist (is there another kind in films?) who uses the locals as forced labour in his mines. A young widow, Emma (Haley Bennett) turns to a bounty hunter for help, but he is going to need a little help.
Denzil Washington stars as Sam Chisolm, the leader of the Seven and is similar in character to Chris (Yul Brynner) in previous incarnations.
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Joshua Faraday (Chris Pine) is a gambler with a talent with card tricks and explosives, Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan Hawke) suffers from PTSD, Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio) is a religious mountain man and tracker, Billy Rocks is a knife wielding assassin, Vasquez (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) is a Mexican outlaw on the run and Red Harvest (Martin Sensmeier) is a Comanche warrior.
The villain of the piece is Bartholomew Brogue, played with scenery chewing relish by Peter Sarsgaard. This is a typically tense and perfectly paced action piece for a Saturday night viewing..
The Rewrite(Saturday 9.30pm TG4) is a romantic comedy starring Hugh Grant as Keith Michaels, a washed up Oscar winning screenwriter.
Having fallen out of favour following a series of flops, he has to resort to his nightmare scenario – teaching – at a small university where he intends to exploit his celebrity.
However, his cynical disposition begins to change when he falls for a single mother, Holly (Marisa Tomei) who is working towards her degree. Directed by Marc Lawrence, this also stars J.K. Simmons and Allison Janney. Enjoy!
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, on some movies for your viewing pleasure tonight…
Danny then meets Eve (Amanda Seyfried) who urges Denny to keep following his dreams, while Enzo discovers that the techniques used on the racetrack can also be adapted to navigate his journey in life.
A remote frontier town falls under the control of a ruthless industrialist (is there another kind in films?) who uses the locals as forced labour in his mines. A young widow, Emma (Haley Bennett) turns to a bounty hunter for help, but he is going to need a little help.
The Rewrite (Saturday 9.30pm TG4) is a romantic comedy starring Hugh Grant as Keith Michaels, a washed up Oscar winning screenwriter.