.Christine Hegarty, Killarney and Louise O’Connor, Inch, at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
SO it wasn’t to be.
A rainy day in Dublin provided the setting for Kerry’s defeat at the hands of our great rivals and there was disappointment on the faces of the many, many thousands of Kerry fans who made the trip to the capital.
It was very different some hours earlier when the city centre was awash with green and gold, with some supporters still hopeful of securing any spare tickets outside The Gresham Hotel.
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The atmosphere was incredible as the teams paraded around Croke Park and there was also a sizeable Kerry contingent making their voices heard on Hill 16.
Alas, our lads didn’t perform to their best and Dublin capitalised on their chances to win back Sam. The only consolation for fans walking back to the city centre after the game was that we have a young team that will be back next year.
We took shelter from the rain to take photos at The Gresham Hotel before the match. Scroll down for photos…
Tara Pigott, Geraldine O’Shea, Paddy O’Sullivan, Shay O’Sullivan, Declan O’Sullivan and Mary Anne Pigott at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tracy Quill, Angela O’Mahony and Kay O’Halloran from Ballyheigue at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanCathal Duggan, Faye Quirke, Claire Molloy, Ryan Molloy, Oliver Molloy and Kevin Molloy from Tralee at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.A group from Ballyheigue and Castlegregory at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Beaufort/Ballybunion crew at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Michael O’Sullivan, Anthony Ford, Aine O’Connell and Jerome O’Connell at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanCatriona O’Hanlon Sinead Harrington, Una Harrington, Brian Meehan and John Harrington at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.David Lyons, Dan O’Shea, Noreen O’Shea and Kevin Curran at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanElizabeth Meehan, Joanne Meehan and Aileen Murphy at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanLucy Cahill, Davvee Dando and Evelyn Twiss at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanShauna Murphy, Sheila Quigley, Emma Quigley and Ciara Quigley at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanRadio Lerry’s Brendan Fuller with wife Eve and daughter Hanna at the Gresham Hotel before the game on Sunday.Declan Breen, Tralee, Mick Burke, New York and Ger Breen, Tralee at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJack Duggan, Ballyheigue, Willie Casey, Causeway, Katie Guinan, Tralee and Alison O’Connor, Causeway, at The Gresham Hotel before the match on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanA group of fans from Tralee enjoying the pre-match atmosphere in Wynns Hotel on Abbey Street.Olivia Crean and Mia Costello outside Croke Park on Sunday before the match.
.The St Pats Blennerville crew at the Kerry v Mayo game at Semple Stadium on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT’S rare that Kerry fans outnumber opposition supporters by about three to one in a neutral venue, but that was the case on Saturday as thousands made the trip to Thurles to support the ladies side against Mayo.
While some were stopping off on the way to Dublin for the weekend to support the men, the majority made the long trip there and back to the Kingdom to show that the amazing atmosphere the Kerry side experienced at Austin Stack Park two weeks ago against Meath wasn’t a once off.
They easily emulated that support with a display of colour and noise which surely must have inspired the team to victory.
This team deserves every bit as much support as the men, so hopefully many thousands more will travel to Croke Park in two weeks time to cheer them on against the Dubs. Scroll down for photos…
Eimear Reen with Jessica, Saoirse and Donnacha Reen at the Kerry v Mayo game at Semple Stadium on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jason and Layla McCannon at the Kerry v Mayo game at Semple Stadium on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanAnn-Marie, Ciara and John Drummey at the Kerry v Mayo game at Semple Stadium on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary Cronin and Betty Keane at the Kerry v Mayo game at Semple Stadium on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanEileen Dennehy and Caroline Reidy with Rhona, Aoife and Sean at the Kerry v Mayo game at Semple Stadium on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Breda O’Sullivan and Joan Cliifford from Killorglin at the Kerry v Mayo game at Semple Stadium on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanGrace McMahon, Sarah Brosnan, Emily McMahon and Patrice Brosnan at the Kerry v Mayo game at Semple Stadium on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanFlags flying for Kerry on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Fantastic Kerry support for the ladies. Photo by Dermot CreanGreat support in the stands. Photo by Dermot Crean.Thousands of Kerry fans travelled for the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
Oisín McGovern reports on Kerry’s win over Mayo in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Final at Semple Stadium in Thurles on Saturday…
Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh celebrates her first half goal. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry 1-16
Mayo 1-11
Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh produced a stunning display and shot 1-10 asKerry took another major step towards ending their famine as they booked their place in the TG4 All-Ireland final for the second year in a row.
Kerry, even without injured captain Siofra O’Shea, were on top throughout and will now hope to go one better in two weeks and capture the TG4 All-Ireland title for the first time since 1993.
The Corca Dhuibhne sharpshooter delivered an awesome display in a game where Kerry built up a nine-point half-time lead to leave Mayo with little chance of a revival.
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The Connacht champions enjoyed a better second half with the wind and shot 1-6. However, Michael Moyles’side had no answer to the unstoppable Ní Mhuircheartaigh, who caused havoc at every turn.
Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh leads the parade before the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
The exchanges were quite even in the first ten minutes, with Sinéad Cafferky and Shauna Howley exchanging points with Ní Mhuircheartaigh and Hannah O’Donoghue.
But Mayo were blown away in a devastating nine-minute spell in the first half when Kerry hit them for 1-7 without reply.
The twin threats of O’Donoghue and Ní Mhuircheartaigh accounted for 1-5 of this, with Emma Costello and Niamh Ní Chonchúir pointing the remainder.
Kerry’s two most influential players were central to Kerry’s 18th minute goal, with O’Donoghue fist-passing across the goal for Ní Mhuircheartaigh to palm into the net.
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Mayo – who sent three kick-outs out over the sideline in the first half – broke an 11-minute long scoring drought when Sinéad Cafferky knocked over her second point.
Centre-back Ciara Needham addedanother for the Connacht champions, but a nine-point interval deficit left them with a mountain to climb.
The Kingdom lost the impressive O’Donoghue to injury at half-time, but that did little to impede their march to victory.
Emma Costello in full flight. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ní Mhuircheartaigh was immense, kicking 0-5 in the second half and nearly grabbing a second goal.
Substitute Deirdre Doherty gave Mayo a glimmer of home when shestruck the net mid-way through the second half within a minute of her introduction.
However, they failed to muster a serious bounce against a Kerry team that tackled and turned over ball tigerishly all afternoon.
Shauna Howley and Aoife Geraghty pointed as Mayo made a few brave charges at goal, but their shooting and shot selection let them down.
A shot whizzes by the Kerry goals close to the end of the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
A rampant Ní Mhuircheartaigh, who ended with 1-6 from play, continued to terrorise the Mayo defence and saw a wicked shot on goal graze over the crossbar in the closing stages.
Scorers – Kerry: L Ní Muircheartaigh 1-10 (0-4f), H O’Donoghue 0-3, E Costello 0-1, N Ní Conchúir 0-1, D O’Leary 0-1.
Mayo: D Doherty 1-0, S Howley 0-3 (2f), S Cafferky 0-2, C Needham0-2, S Walsh 0-1, L Cafferky 0-1, R Kearns 0-1, A Geraghty 0-1.
KERRY: C Butler; E Lynch, K Cronin, C Murphy; A O’Connell, E Costello, C Lynch; L Scanlon, L Galvin; N Carmody, N Ní Chonchúir, A Galvin; H O’Donoghue, D O’Leary, L Ní Mhuircheartaigh (capt.) Subs: A Harrington for O’Donoghue (HT, inj.), M O’Connor for Galvin (47), C Evans for Ní Chonchúir (54), E McGlynn for Carmody (66).
MAYO: L Brennan; S Lally, C McManamon, D Caldwell; É Ronayne, C Needham, K Sullivan (capt.); A Geraghty, T O’Connor; S Cafferky, R Kearns, S Mulvihill; T Needham, S Howley, L CafferkySubs: S Walsh for Mulvihill (26), L Wallace for O’Connor (44), D Doherty (1-0) for Kearns (44), M Cannon for T Needham (52), F McHale for Howley (59).
Together in the fight. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kerry players celebrate at the final whistle. Photo by Dermot CreanKayleigh Cronin tries to block a shot. Photo by Dermot Crean.High-fielding action. Photo by Dermot CreanMayo get a goal back to put pressure on Kerry. Photo by Dermot CreanKerry players try to block Sinead Walsh’s shot. Photo by Dermot Crean.An important interception by Aisling O’Connell. Photo by Dermot CreanLouise Ní Mhuircheartaigh ploughs forward. Photo by Dermot CreanEmma Costello on the ball. Photo by Dermot CreanHigh-flying action. Photo by Dermot CreanCiara Murphy on the ball. Photo by Dermot CreanNiamh Ní Chonchúir in possession. Photo by Dermot CreanLouise Ní Mhuircheartaigh watches her effort hit the net. Photo by Dermot CreanEmma Costello on the attack. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Lee Axworthy stretches for the ball to make a great save during the game last night. Photo by Adam Kowalczyk
David Moriarty reports on late agony for Kerry FC last night against Finn Harps at Mounthawk Park…
Kerry FC 1-2 Finn Harps
The last two meetings between these two teams were close and nothing separated them as they both ended in draws.
Kerry FC would be hoping to get bragging rights over at least one team this season and Finn Harps could just be the ones they attain that against.
Last time out between the two sides they played in Donegal, and nothing separated them as it ended 0-0. Both sides progressed last weekend to the last sixteen of the FAI Cup after wins against Ringmahon Rangers (Kerry FC) and Kilbarrack United (Finn Harps). So, wins for both teams put both camps in high spirits before Friday’s match.
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Kerry also added another signing to the squad as goalkeeper Arthur Nganou joined the club after a successful trial game during Wednesday’s charity event.
In the opening exchanges, the game was quite cagey and little separated the sides. Both teams battled it out in midfield as they found it hard to get many attacks going.
Any time they did transition from defence to attack the passes were too heavy and the ball just broke itself away from the forward running players.
Twenty minutes went past, and it was still close, both sides managed to create a couple of chances, but nothing clear-cut enough to say they were on top. Both sides played a very tight system which stopped creative passes going into the pockets of space.
Wingers such as Leo Gaxha and Sean McGrath found it extremely hard to create anything out wide because of the defensive system put in place. Likewise with Finn Harps due to the great defensive shape from the Kerry FC back line.
The best chance of the half at that stage went to Finn Harps who had a free kick on the edge of the box from Harps captain Tony McNamee. He struck low and with precision aiming into the bottom right-hand corner but was saved well for a corner by Lee Axworthy.
Harps started to control the play and stopped Kerry from creating many chances. Harps were earning themselves a bucket load of set pieces with very little working for them.
Overall, a very underwhelming first half from both sides. From the two previous meetings between the teams, it was easy to see why they found it hard to break each other down.
The second half started at a much faster pace and Kerry FC created their first huge chance of the game. Striker Ryan Kelliher received the ball out by the left byline.
He held the ball up well and found a pass inside the six-yard box to Sean McGrath who took the quick snapshot. Unfortunately, it was aimed straight at League debutant keeper Rory Kelly, and he would keep the kingdom at bay on this occasion.
Even with that quick start to the half from Kerry, Ryan Flood would put the visitors in front inside fifty-two minutes.
A shot just inside the box broke to the Harps number seven and he thumped it through the crowded Kerry defence and past Axworthy in the Kingdom goal. A goal that summed up the game as it took a shot from distance to separate the two sides who defensively set up fantastically.
Harps came close again just nine minutes later. A free kick from the left side of the pitch delivered by Ryan Flood reached Semi Wara but his header attempt sailed over the crossbar. Kerry started to feel the pressure and felt that substitutes in the line of Ronan Teahan, Cian Brosnan, and Matt Keane would help tired legs out on the pitch.
Ethan Kos prevented the lead doubling for Harps as he brilliantly made a last stitched block from a shot by Jamie Watson that was goal bound. Kerry needed to step things up with twenty minutes to go if they wanted to achieve anything from the game.
Ten minutes to go and possession turned all the way in the favour of Kerry, but much like the first half, they were lacking the final pass to put pressure on Finn Harps. Harps decided to resort to late challenges to slow Kerry going forward and worked with very little being done to stop them.
Despite their best efforts, Kerry would get what they deserved in the eighty-sixth minute and draw level through on-form centre half Sam Aladesanusi.
A cross from a corner swung in by Cian Brosnan flew over the head of Kelly with Sam there to finish the chance off. With four minutes to go and stoppages, it was game on.
With all the potential to be a late winner or to earn a point at least, it would be heartbreak again for Kerry FC. A free kick inside their own half from Ryan Flood was directed to Daithi McCallion, the centre half would head the ball towards substitute Billy Banda who subsequently headed home to win it at the death for Harps.
Not at all what Kerry deserved from how they played in the second half especially to draw level but like on so many occasions this season, it just was not meant to be for Billy Dennehy’s men.
As the sides clashed after the full time whistle, Kerry goalkeeper Lee Axworthy received two yellow cards and was sent off.
Kerry have to put that devastating loss behind them and turn their focus to next Friday as they travel a short distance to take on Waterford FC before a bank holiday Monday clash v Cobh Ramblers back at home.
Kerry FC Team: 32. Lee Axworthy, 3. Sean O’Connell, 18. Sam Aladesanusi (GOAL 86’), 5. Ethan Kos, 2. Rob Vasiu, 15. Kevin Williams, 22. Cian Barret, 19. Martin Coughlan, 10. Leo Gaxha (C), 7. Sean McGrath, 9. Ryan Kelliher.
Subs: Ethan Nganou, Alex Ainscough, Matt Keane, Nathan Gleeson, Ronan Teahan, Togor Silong, Cian Brosnan, Jonathan Hannafin, Graham O’Reilly.
Finn Harps Team: 31. Rory Kelly, 4. Daithí Mccallion, 7. Ryan Flood (GOAL ‘52), 12. Stephen Doherty, 20. Sean O’Donnell, 26. Tony Mcnamee (C), 27. Patrick Ferry, 30. Jamie Watson, 42. Max Hutchinson, 55. Matty Mackinson, 77. Scott Wara.
Subs: Oisin Cooney, Keith Cowan, Noe Baba, Caoimhin Porter, Daniel Stokoe, Shane Mcmonagle, Billy Banda (GOAL ‘90+4), Aaron McLauglin.
.Lesley Galvin (third from left) and Paddy Kevane (second from right) of Meals on Wheels Tralee, with Tralee Lions Club members Teddy Reynolds, President Joan O’Regan, John Callanan and Seán Cooke with the electric van which the Lions Club helped to fund. Photo by Dermot Crean
MEMBERS of Tralee Lions Club had a chance to see the see the Meals On Wheels van in action earlier this week as the service moves into its new home on Rock Street.
The local Lions Club has been supporting Meals on Wheels Tralee for many years, from regular fundraisers to hands-on helping to deliver meals on wheels.
Last year, Meals on Wheels Tralee launched a fundraising campaign targeted towards organisations and businesses to raise a significant sum of €37,000 towards the purchase of an electric van.
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Each business and organisation who donated towards the van now each have their own logo on the van for the people of Tralee to see. The van arrived just in time for the Christmas deliveries.
Tralee Lions Club were one of the orgaisations, who sponsored the van and Paddy Kevane of Meals on Wheels Tralee thanked the Lions Club and all the other organisations and businesses for supporting this vital fundraising initiative.
“The van has been working very well over the past eight months and Meals on Wheels Tralee is absolutely delighted,” he said.
The official sponsors of the electric van are Kerry Group, Kerry County Council, Aherns Garage of Castleisland, Cara Credit Union, Tralee Lions Club, Terrys Butchers, Fenit Fruit And Veg and the HSE
Meals on Wheels Tralee is now located in the Tralee Community Development Project at the Rock Business Centre on Upper Rock Street (V92 WR9P).
Meals on Wheels Tralee was part of St. Vincent de Paul and was based in Ozanam House for over 53 years. It will have its own separate identity shortly when it merges with Tralee Community Development Project and becomes a ‘new one brand’ organisation.
Meals on Wheels Tralee new kitchen is complete after an almost 12 month process. The kitchen is complete but is now just waiting for phase 3 power before it officially begins.
Meals on Wheels Tralee is also expanding its services with the opening of a new café. The Café is set to open by October and will be open to every member of the public.
‘HER Outdoors Week’ takes place this August and Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership are celebrating the week by highlighting the county’s waterways by providing kayaking taster sessions for women who want to try something new and exciting.
Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership have partnered with Listowel Kayak Club, and Kerry Canoe Club to invite women to join them for the beginner sessions, suitable for women with or without prior experience on the water.
The aim of these taster sessions is to introduce women to the sport of kayaking. The taster sessions will take place in Listowel on Saturday 19th of August and in Killorglin on Sunday 20th of August.
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There will be three different time slots available on both days for people to choose from, 10:00, 12:15 and 14:30. All equipment will be provided. The cost is €10 per person (plus booking fee) and participants must be over 18 years of age.
HER Outdoors week aims to celebrate and encourage more females to get out and enjoy the benefits of being in the outdoors while bringing visibility to the opportunities for females to get involved in outdoor physical activity.
Early registration is recommended, as spaces are limited. Maeve Ryan, Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership said; “These taster sessions will be a great opportunity for women to try a new activity and to meet new people and get active, while being outdoors in nature and on the water. It is also a great opportunity for women to step out of their comfort zone, to try something new and potentially join a local kayaking club after”.
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…
Partial Capacity Benefit is a social welfare scheme which allows you to return to work or self-employment if you have reduced capacity to work as a consequence of your illness or disability and to continue to receive a payment from the Department of Social Protection (DSP).
How do I qualify for Partial Capacity Benefit?
If you are currently getting Illness Benefit (for a minimum of 6 months) or Invalidity Pension and wish to return to work, you may qualify for Partial Capacity Benefit if your capacity for work is reduced by your medical condition. You will qualify for Partial Capacity Benefit if your restriction on capacity for work is assessed as moderate, severe, or profound. If it is assessed as mild you will not qualify.
There is no requirement that the work a person does while on Partial Capacity Benefit has to be for rehabilitative or therapeutic purposes.
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I am in receipt of Invalidity Pension & thinking of doing voluntary work. Must I apply for Partial Capacity Benefit?
No, you do not have to transfer onto the Partial Capacity Scheme if you wish to do voluntary work.
How long can I get Partial Capacity Benefit?
If you are coming from Invalidity Pension, your Partial Capacity Benefit will continue for a maximum of 3 years (156 weeks). However, you can apply for PCB again.
You will be reassessed to find out if you qualify. If you are coming from Illness Benefit, your Partial Capacity Benefit payment will continue to the end of your entitlement to Illness Benefit.
If I transfer to Partial Capacity Benefit and start work but become ill again what are my options?
When you are getting Partial Capacity Benefit and you are unable to work for a period of time due to illness, you should contact the Partial Capacity Section and let them know about your situation
For short periods of illness (up to 8 weeks at a time), you can stay on Partial Capacity Benefit, but your weekly rate can be increased to the full Illness Benefit or Invalidity Pension personal rate.
For longer periods of illness (greater than 8 weeks), DSP will reassess your Partial Capacity Benefit claim and you may return to your Illness Benefit or Invalidity Pension. If you become able for work again you can contact DSP about going back onto Partial Capacity Benefit.
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What is the rate of Partial Capacity Benefit?
Partial Capacity Benefit is made up of a personal rate for you and may include increases for your qualified adult and qualified children.
The personal rate of payment is based on the assessment of your restriction on capacity for work, whether you were in receipt of Illness Benefit or Invalidity Pension and your current rate of payment.
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Do I keep my entitlement to secondary benefits if I transfer to Partial Capacity Benefit?
If you were getting Invalidity Pension and were entitled to Free Travel or Island Allowance, you can keep these if you qualify for Partial Capacity Benefit. You cannot keep your Fuel Allowance.
You can also keep the Household Benefits Package but it will be means-tested after the first 2 years and annually after that. The means test has a weekly income limit.
This limit is the maximum rate of State Pension (Contributory) for your circumstances (this includes any dependents you may have) plus €120. Your weekly income limit is then compared to your weekly means in a means test.
If you were getting Invalidity Pension and a Living Alone Allowance (LAA) with your Invalidity Pension (or you start to live alone while you are getting PCB), your rate of PCB will be calculated on the basis of your Invalidity Pension and your LAA.
So, for example, if your restriction on capacity for work is severe, your PCB payment will be 75% of your IP and LAA payment.
You should check with the Department of Social Protection to see how your Rent Supplement may be affected by your participation in the Partial Capacity Scheme.
How do I apply for Partial Capacity Benefit?
You complete a Partial Capacity Benefit form, which you can get from the Department of Social Protection or from your local Citizens Information Centre. A Medical Assessor will assess the restriction on your capacity for work.
This may require you to attend a medical assessment. You should include all appropriate medical evidence with your application. If you qualify for Partial Capacity Benefit, you are not required to send in medical certificates.
When should I apply?
You must apply for Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) within 21 days of starting work. You can apply for Partial Capacity Benefit before you get a job. You must start work within 13 weeks of making your application.
Partial Capacity Benefit is not paid to people over 66. You should apply for a State Pension at least 3 months before your 66th birthday.
What are my options, if I apply for PCB and my application is unsuccessful?
You can appeal a decision on your claim for Partial Capacity Benefit to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office. You should appeal within 21 days of getting the decision. If you need advice or assistance with your appeal, you should contact your local Citizens Information Centre for advocacy support.
• If you need further information about any of the issues raised here or you have other questions, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information Service in Kerry.
Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee on how experts there can tailor a routine for you skin…
Skin goals take time and a good routine using the correct products for you is key to getting results. We all have a collection of products in our cabinets that we don’t use or don’t know how to use.
That is why in CHRC we recommend you bring in all your products during your consultation. We will then tailor a routine for your skin, that is both easy to follow and suits your lifestyle and gets you optimum results.
Whatever your skincare concerns are, we have both treatments and products to get you to you goal. Understanding your skin and what is happening to it can help get you into a good regular routine. OBERV 520 is our skin analysis, which is a state-of-the-art skin analysing system.
This system also us to see what is happening deep down and what is happening on the surface. It also a great tool to see progress on your return visits.
Most skins have a couple of skin concerns, and we deal with them simultaneously and adapt your skin care to get to your goals closer. Most common problems are fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation and laxity in the skin.
Tribella is our treatment for all these concerns and amazing results are achieved. A course of three treatment is recommended to achieve optimum results.
Acne skins, see great results with our laser and the two lights within the device work on healing and preventing future breakouts. Acne scars appearance can be greatly improved with the nano fractional and a course of treatments is recommended with some medical peels.
Our products are of medical grade and cannot be purchased over the counter. These products are only available after a consultation with one of our practitioners.
No more guess work , get a routine that is tailored to your skin’s specific needs, and see real results sooner than you think.
Contact our multi-award -winning- clinic CHRC to arrange your skin consultation now; email chrc@bonsecours.ie or phone 086 0786120.
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has some movie suggestions to keep you distracted on All-Ireland Final Eve…
Today’s film selection starts with a multi Oscar winner in Out of Africa (Saturday 1.40pm RTE1).
Sydney Pollack directs the story of Karen von Bixen (Meryl Streep) a Danish baroness writer who lives on a Nairobi farm, stuck in a marriage of convenience to Baron Bror Blixen (Klaus Maria Brandauer)
She falls for a local big-game hunter and adventurer Denys Hatton (Robert Redford), who prefers a simpler lifestyle, especially when compared to the High Society life. Eventually Karen must choose between love and money.
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Winning Academy Awards for Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Cinematography and Best Original Score for John Barry, among others, this is a quality epic romance story.
Set in Victorian Britain, Dolittle (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) has Welsh vet Dr John Dolittle with the ability to communicate with animals.
Following the death of his wife, Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr) retreats from society to concentrate only on treating animals.
However, he finds himself drawn into a mission to find a cure for Queen Victoria who is suffering from a life threatening disease.
Also starring Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen and, voicing the animals, Emma Thompson, Rami Malek and Tom Holland, this is a cheerful film that unfortunately is better known for its staggering financial flop on release.
Ransom(Saturday 9pm RTE2) is about, well, a ransom. Thanks to a life of hard work, airline owner Tom Mullen (Mel Gibson) is very well-off.
A group of criminals kidnap his son for a two million dollar ransom. He is persuaded by his wife, Kate (Rene Russo) and the police, to pay the money.
However, when the trade-off goes badly wrong, Mullen decides to take matters into his own hands by placing a two million dollar bounty on the heads of the kidnappers, which does not go down well with either the cops or the anxious Kate.
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Directed by Ron Howard, it also stars Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo and Liev Schreiber.
Being John Malkovich(Saturday 9.45pm TG4) is a film that almost defies description, but here goes anyway.
John Cusack stars as Craig, a puppeteer who is forced to get an office job to support his pet-obsessed wife. He then discovers a magical portal that gives him access to the mind of John Malkovich for fifteen minutes at a time.
This also stars Cameron Diaz and, oh yes, John Malkovich.
Malcolm X (Saturday 11.15 RTE2) is a political biopic of the controversial militant activist who fought for civil rights in 1960’s America.
It stars Denzel Washington in the title role with Angela Bassett and directed by Spike Lee.
This weekend’s Coen Brothers gem is Fargo(Saturday 11.20 RTE1) where a pregnant cop, Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand, winning her first Oscar), stumbles across a strange kidnapping plot while investigating a series of roadside murders.
These are linked to Jerry (William H Macy), a car salesman attempting to stage a kidnap of his wife to get a ransom (again!) out of her wealthy father. Enjoy!
THE Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest, which will take place in the Kingdom from October 7th-14th, is inviting previous and new event organisers to take part in this year’s programme of activities.
The Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest aims to empower people to learn about and practice the 5 Ways to Wellbeing – Connect ¦ Give ¦ Take Notice ¦ Keep Learning ¦ Be Active. It also raises awareness of the supports and services available to the Kerry community.
The Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest benefits the whole community and is therefore reliant on the good will of organisations and qualified individuals to deliver events that are free to the public.
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The Chair of the Steering Committee and General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said: “It is our aim to make this year’s Fest the biggest and best so far by facilitating the staging of over 80 free mental health and wellbeing events.
To do this we need more organisations, sports clubs, businesses, professionals, and members of our community to host events for free within their areas.
The call for event organisers for the 2023 Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest is now open until Thursday 31st August, so if you’re ready to upload your events feel free to log on and register the details on our new website.”
The Steering Committee will hold a free online information session about the Fest on Wednesday 9th August 2023 from 10:30am – 11:30am covering:
· A brief overview of the Fest & previous events
· The benefits of being an event organiser
· Past event organisers
· A demonstration of how to use the website
· Q&A
This session will be suitable for those who are interested in getting involved and hosting an event for the first time and those who have worked with us before. If you know anyone who might be interested, please spread the word!
Once again, the application process to host an event will be managed via the website where you can register as an organiser and create as many events as you would like to host.
Should you have any questions, please let us know by emailing us at kerrymhwfest20@gmail.com.
The Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest organising committee is a collaboration between Connecting for Life Kerry, Healthy Kerry, Kerry County Council, Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership, Health Promotion & Improvement Department HSE, NEWKD, SKDP, Kerry Mental Health Association, Jigsaw Kerry, Munster Technological University/Kerry, KDYS, Kerry Family Resource Centres, MTU Students Union and Kerry Volunteer Centre.
AFTER the superb win against Meath in Austin Stack Park two weeks ago, Kerry will be hoping for similar support from the green and gold army in their All-Ireland SFC semi final clash against Mayo tomorrow.
Semple Stadium in Thurles is the venue for the double-header which also features Dublin v Cork, but Kerry v Mayo is the opening game at 5pm. The Kerry starting 15 has been named this afternoon with Danielle O’Leary coming in in place of the injured Siofra Ó Shea.
Great support is needed from the fans and it’s hoped many planning on heading to Dublin on Saturday see to the men in action the following day, will stop-off in Thurles to cheer on the ladies.
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Tickets for the game are available for purchase online by clicking here. Adults are €20, under 18 are €5, but under 12s are free.
The Kerry team to play Mayo is as follows: Ciara Butler, Eilís Lynch, Kayleigh Cronin, Ciara Murphy, Aishling O’Connell, Emma Costello, Cáit Lynch, Lorraine Scanlon, Louise Galvin, Niamh Carmody, Niamh Ní Chonchúir, Anna Galvin, Hannah O’Donoghue, Danielle O’Leary, Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh.
Subs: Mary Ellen Bolger, Amy Harrington, Aoife Dillane, Caoimhe Evans, Niamh Broderick, Ava Doherty, Mary O’Connell, Erica McGlynn, Rachel Dwyer, Eilís O’Connor, Ciara McCarthy, Mary Collins, Shonagh Fitzpatrick, Ciara O’Brien, Deirdre Kearney.
.Fidelma Fitzgerald from Tralee who will be collecting to raise funds to buy a beach buggy for lifeguards at Banna, at Ardfert cross this weekend.
TWO Tralee women will be at Ardfert village this weekend collecting to help raise funds to buy a beach buggy for the lifeguards at Banna Beach.
Fidelma Fitzgerald of ‘The Wavers’— a group of women who swim regularly in Banna — said a beach buggy is vital so the lifeguards can get quickly to any medical situation that may arise on the long beach.
Fidelma said she could have benefitted from the use of a buggy recently when she was stung by a weever fish on the beach while the tide was out.
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She was in great pain and it took a long time for her to be physically carried to where she could receive the necessary medical attention.
“If they had a buggy they could have got there within a couple of minutes and I would not have been in pain for as long as I was,” said Fidelma, who, along with the other ‘Wavers’ — June, Anne, Sheila and Sinead — have been swimming all year round in the sea for the past four years.
Fidelma also said one of her friends had a stroke recently, but thankfully she was at the beach car park when it happened and was immediately transported to hospital and is now recovering well.
“If she had the stroke while swimming when the tide was out, then it would have been very difficult to get her from the beach to a vehicle to get the medical attention on time,” said Fidelma.
Fidelma received a permit to collect at Ardfert cross and hopes to eventually raise enough for a beach buggy and the medical kit (including a defibrillator) which could fit on the buggy.
They will be collecting from passing motorists between 10am and 8pm on Saturday and 10am and 8pm on Sunday. Fidelma thanked people in advance for any contributions they can give.
THE good folks at Woodies at Manor West Retail Park are in the middle of their Woodie’s Heroes Campaign, which began on July 16 and runs until August 12.
This is the 8th year and in this time the store colleagues have raised over €40,000 for various children’s charities.
So far in this year’s campaign, the team have raised €4,677 and by the end of it hope to have raised €8,000 for the four Children’s Charities – Childline, Make a Wish, Down Syndrome Ireland, and Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.
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“Our customers have been very generous in their support for the campaign – we have a monster Raffle instore, with some fantastic prize hampers to be won on Draw Day Saturday 12th August,” said Store Manager, Tadhg O’Regan.
“We have an instore bric-a-brac sale on Tuesday, August 1 and we are holding a table quiz on Friday, August 4 at 8pm, in The Mall Tavern in Tralee,” added Tadhg. It’s €10 per person (tables of four) for the quiz.
THE Kerry winner, who scooped the €1 million top prize in Wednesday’s Lotto Plus 1 draw, purchased their ticket in Murphy’s Supervalu on Railway Road in Kenmare.
Store owner Derry Murphy was delighted to hear the good news: “It really could be anyone who’s won, since we have a real mix of locals and tourists who shop with us every day.”
“We’re a busy store in the centre of town so there will be a real buzz around the place as soon as the news gets out. To think that one of our customers is now a millionaire is very exciting and great news. The staff here will be delighted to hear that we sold a ticket worth €1 million. The biggest prize that we sold before this was €500,000 in the EuroMillions Plus draw so we were definitely due another big win!”
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The National Lottery is continuing to urge Lotto players in Kerry to check their tickets carefully as Wednesday’s top prize winner is yet to make contact.
The newest National Lottery millionaire is advised to sign the back of their ticket, which is worth €1 million, and keep it safe.
The winner should contact the National Lottery Prize Claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to collect their prize.
KERRY FC have signed Cork goalkeeper Arthur Nganou from Midleton FC.
Nganou penned a deal to sign for the League of Ireland newcomers earlier this week and played two thirds of their charity friendly against Killarney Celtic on Wednesday night and kept aclean sheet in that time.
The 23 year old shot stopper was formally on the books at Cobh Ramblers having played four years at Academy level at 17s and 19s.
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Arthur did sign for the seniors but did not make a senior debut for the Cork club. Nganou went on to receive a soccer scholarship in the University of Cork (UCC) and played his trade most recently with Midleton FC.
Nganou will wear the number 16 shirt for Kerry FC for the remainder of the season.
Speaking on his signing for Kerry Football Club, Nganou said; “Joining Kerry FC as a new club in the LOI presents a unique and exciting opportunity for me. I see this as a chance to be a part of a passionate group of individuals determined to make a mark in the soccer world.”
“My main goal is to contribute positively and support the team in any way I can. As someone coming in late, I understand the challenges of integrating into an established group, but I am eager to work hard and prove myself as a valuable asset to the team.”
First team manager Billy Dennehy said “I was first made aware of Arthur through my brother Darren so he came in training with us a couple of weeks ago. I knew very quickly that he was a player that had a lot of pedigree in relation to being at a different level and having a lot of pedigree for a young player.”
“He just didn’t have the opportunities or possibly wasn’t in the right club to push forward. But now he has come here and having played the majority of the game on Wednesday, his composure and ability was truly on show.
“So we are delighted to have him on board, I think he showed a great desire within himself as a player to get his career back on track by wanting to come down here. Now that he is in he has the opportunity to maximise the platform and hopefully go on to improve week by week. I’m sure everyone here will welcome Arthur to Kerry Football Club”.
.Diarmuid O’Connor in action during the Kerry v Dublin league game in Tralee in 2022. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE’S just days to go until Kerry do battle to retain their All-Ireland SFC title against their great rivals at headquarters.
Tickets for the big game have never been as scarce, but tens of thousands of the green and gold army will still be in Croke Park to watch the encounter with the Dubs which throws in at 3.30pm.
The Kerry side has been named tonight and sees Stephen O’Brien come into the starting line-up in place of Adrian Spillane.
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Killian Spillane comes into the match day squad. The Kerry team captained by David Clifford is as follows;
1. Shane Ryan
2. Graham O’Sullivan
3. Jason Foley
4. Tom O’Sullivan
5. Paul Murphy
6. Tadhg Morley
7. Gavin White
8. Diarmuid O’Connor
9. Jack Barry
10. Dara Moynihan
11. Sean O’Shea
12. Stephen O’Brien
13. Paudie Clifford
14. David Clifford
15. Paul Geaney
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16. (GK) Shane Murphy; 17. Adrian Spillane; 18. Brian Ó Beaglaoich; 19. Mike Breen; 20. Barry Dan O’Sullivan; 21. Ruairí Murphy; 22. Micheál Burns; 23. Killian Spillane. 24. Dylan Casey; 25. Donal O’Sullivan; 26. Ronan Buckley
.Na Gaeil youngsters with coach Helen Tansley as featured on RTE News on Thursday.
THE countdown is truly on for Sunday’s showdown in Croke Park and as per usual, RTE News came to the county to capture the atmosphere in the Kingdom.
Tralee native Paschal Sheehy brought the cameras to his hometown to put a package together for Thursday’s news bulletins.
After a short segment on former commentator Micheál Ó Sé in West Kerry, there’s short piece on Tralee teenagers Gearóid Meehan’s ’38 and Counting’ song, followed by a lovely piece on how folks at Na Gaeil — the club of midfield duo Jack Barry and Diarmuid O’Connor — are eagerly looking forward to the game. Watch it below…
Kerry take on Dublin in the All-Ireland senior football championship final on Sunday, hoping to win title number 39 to extend the county’s lead over all other counties. Ahead of Sunday’s final, the mood in Kerry is unusually confident | More: https://t.co/HBvlYLyo06pic.twitter.com/X1vhHrja58
.At the presentation of cheques at The Meadowlands Hotel to charities benefitting from the Tralee Lions Club Golf Classic 2023 were, in front; Jackie Murphy, RNLI; Louise Quill, Tír na nÓg Orphanage; President of Tralee Lions Club Joan O’Regan; Lesley Galvin of Meals On Wheels Tralee; Declan O’Halloran and Michael O’Connor from Fenit RNLI. Back from left; Paddy Garvey, Baile Mhuire; Kay McCarthy, Inspired; Colette Price, Tralee Soup Kitchen; Brendan Kenny of Tralee Lions Club; Catriona O’Mahony, Pieta; Yvonne O’Brien of Inspired; Thomas Casey of Ballyheigue Men’s Shed; Gregory Herve of Ballyheigue Inshore Rescue and Robert Groves of Tralee Lions Club. Photo by Dermot Crean
ANOTHER incredible turnout saw Tralee Lions Club raise €60,000 for local charities and organisations after its 47th Annual Golf Classic.
Tralee Golf Club was once again the venue for this year’s Charity Classic earlier and on a beautiful clear day 35 teams enjoyed the world class links course.
Lions Club President Joan O’Regan extended her gratitude to all who contributed to the club’s recent successful golf classic, resulting in the Lions Club being in a position today to distribute €60k to representatives of 21 local charities and organisations at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday.
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The beneficiaries are Fenit Life Boat, Kerry Hospice Foundation, Baile Mhuire, Ballyheigue Inshore Rescue Service, Pieta House, Kerry Friends of Motor Neuron Disease, Tralee & West Kerry Branch of MS Ireland, Tralee Select Vestry, Recovery Haven, Kingdom Care, Tralee Soup Kitchen, Inspired, Adapt Kerry, Ballyheigue Men’s Shed, Brighter Communities Worldwide, Tralee International Resource Centre, The Breakfast Club, Tír Ná Nóg, Meals on Wheels, St Patricks Day Centre and finally Kerry Head Ballyheigue Resource Centre.
At the presentation of cheques at The Meadowlands Hotel to charities benefitting from the Tralee Lions Club Golf Classic 2023 were, in front; Roger Harty of Tralee Lions Club, Mary Shanahan of Kerry Hospice; President of Tralee Lions Club Joan O’Regan; Jacinta Bradley of Recovery Haven; Eddie Murphy; Christy Lehane of Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Back from left; Marian Godley of Kerryhead/Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre; Kate Hattar of ADAPT; Audrey Moran, Tralee Branch of MS Ireland; Catriona O’Sullivan, Kerryhead/Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre; Sean Lyons of Tralee Lions Club, Robert O’Flaherty Principal of CBS The Green Tralee and John Callanan, Tralee Lions Club. Photo by Dermot Crean
Funds raised from the event also assisted with the annual Tralee Community outing which is co-ordinated each year between the Lions Club and the local Community Garda. The club continues to support other local projects to include Hawley Park School and Eagle Lodge.
Speaking in The Meadowlands Hotel, President Joan O’Regan welcomed the representatives from the Charities and complimented them for their ongoing commitment and dedication to their own individual projects.
Seated: Darragh Ó Sé and Mikey Sheehy from the winning team (missing are team members David Sheehy and Mikey Sheehy Jnr) in the Tralee Lions Club Golf Classic with Tralee Lions Club members President Joan O’Regan and Brendan Kenny and at back, Teddy Reynolds, Roger Harty, Seán Cooke, John Callanan and Robert Groves. Photo: Dermot Crean
She paid special tribute to the Lions many loyal supporters and sponsors who make the annual trip to Barrow to assist in the club’s fundraising efforts.
She highlighted the commitment of fellow Lion members with particular mention to the organising skills of members Teddy Reynolds and Pat Crean with the Golf Classic.
She also took the opportunity to thank Tralee Golf Club for its support with the event which extends back to 1974 in Mounthawk. She also acknowledged the support from The Meadowlands Hotel who, throughout the year, assist the Lions Club.
On behalf of the charities, Paddy Garvey of Baile Mhuire thanked Tralee Lions Club for their generous donations to all the charities, not just today, but over many years.
He complimented the club especially with their fundraising abilities and their ongoing dedication to charities within the community going back to 1965.
As she closed proceedings, President Joan congratulated this year’s Golf Classic winning team, Mike Sheehy Snr, David Sheehy, Michael Sheehy Jnr and Darragh Ó Sé, a team representing Cara Credit Union.
.Tony McMahon with the signed Kerry GAA jersey he’s raffling at his barbershop on Russell Street this Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THIS Saturday, a local barber is donating all his takings from the day, as well as raffling a signed Kerry GAA jersey, in aid of a great cause.
Tony McMahon of T. McMahon’s Gentlemen’s Barbershop on Russell Street is raising the funds for the Make A Wish Foundation.
He managed to get a Kerry jersey signed by the players which will be raffled this Saturday afternoon, just in time for the winner to wear it in Croke Park on Sunday!
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It costs €10 for a ticket for the raffle and there’s a host of vouchers from local businesses also to be won. For anyone who doesn’t win, their raffle ticket will be valid for a further draw the following week for a signed Kerry FC jersey. There’ll also be food and refreshments supplied to customers on Saturday.
If you want to help, call in and buy a ticket for the raffle between now and Saturday afternoon, or book in a haircut and contribute to a great cause.
Then, on Tuesday, August 8, Tony will receive some special visitors in the form of participants in ‘BarbersRide 2023’. BarbersRide was started in 2017 by a bunch of biking barbers in the UK that wanted to combine their love of biking and barbering with a fundraising charity event.
They will visit six barbers in Ireland in August, with Tony’s being one stop-off point. The barbers, from England, Scotland, Wales and Spain, will set up around the corner near Bridge Street collecting money for the Make A Wish Foundation.
OVER 180 Kerry projects will share €297,037 under the Community Enhancement Programme announced today.
The 2022 Community Enhancement Programme was launched in November 2022 with funding of €10 million available.
Some of the Tralee-based projects, clubs and organisations to benefit are Austin Stacks Hurling and Football Club, Tralee Chamber Alliance, Criolar Na Mhistealach Residents Committee, Kingdom Swimming Club, Manor Village Residents Committee, Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House and many more (see full list here).
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The key theme of the fund is to support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with their energy bills, as well as with improvements to their facilities.
Welcoming the announcement, Minister for Education and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley said, “The funding announced today is all about giving a helping hand to our local groups and clubs with their energy costs, insurance costs, utility bills and improvements to facilities.
“I would like to thank all our community volunteers for their fantastic work and Kerry County Council for their assistance in administering this fund.”
KERRY County Council wishes the public to know that, following the receipt of further test results from samples taken at Ballybunion, the advisory against bathing and swimming has been lifted with immediate effect.
The Council issued the advisory on Friday last after elevated levels of bacteria in the water were found in water samples last week at both Ballybunion North and South beaches.
A LOTTO player in Kerry has woken up as Ireland’s newest millionaire after scooping the top prize of €1 million in Wednesday night’s Lotto Plus 1 draw.
The Kingdom player has become the 23rd National Lottery millionaire of 2023 as well as the 5th Lotto Plus 1 top prize winner of the year to date.
The winning Lotto Plus 1 numbers for the Wednesday 26th July draw were: 01, 08, 16, 27, 31, 33 and the bonus was 14.
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The National Lottery has confirmed that the winning store location will be revealed tomorrow, Friday 28th July.
The National Lottery have advised Lotto players all over the country to check their tickets carefully following last night’s draw.
The Kerry winner is advised to sign the back of their tickets and keep them safe. They should make contact with the National Lottery Prize Claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie and arrangements will be made for them to claim their prizes.
.Daithi Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas will co-host the Rose of Tralee this year. Photo: Maxwell
RTÉ today announced that Kathryn Thomas will join Dáithí Ó Séas co-host for the Rose of Tralee 2023.
The pair will make history as the first ever joint presenters of RTÉ’s coverage of the Festival, broadcasting live from the Kerry Sports Academy at the Munster Technological University (MTU) on August 21st and 22nd on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.
This year will mark Dáithí’s 12th year presenting the show, and new presenter Kathryn said she can’t wait to join him onstage and meet this year’s International Roses.
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Kathryn said: “I’m honoured and so excited to join Daithí and the team as co-host of this year’s Rose of Tralee. The Festival has such an incredible legacy in Ireland and all around the world – no better way to celebrate such incredible women. I’ve grown up watching it each year, so it’s very special to get the opportunity to present alongside Daithí. I can’t wait to get started. Tralee here we come!”
Daithí said: “I’m over the moon to be back presenting the Rose of Tralee for another year, and to welcome my wonderful new co-host Kathryn to the Rose of Tralee family! Kathryn and I have known and worked with each other for over two decades, so no doubt that there’s plenty of craic in store. We can’t wait to meet this year’s incredible 32 Roses, and make our way to Tralee. Seo linn!”
32 Roses will represent the Irish diaspora worldwide this year from Rose Centres across Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
The Rose of Tralee will be available to watch for free, live and on-demand by audiences in Ireland and around the world on RTÉ Player. Features, archive footage, behind-the-scenes content and more will also be available across RTÉ.ie and RTÉ social media platforms over the coming weeks.
Anthony O’Gara, Executive Chairman of the Rose of Tralee International Festival, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Kathryn to the Rose Family. We’ve had many ‘firsts’ over the years, and joint presenters for Rose Selection will bring another level of excitement to the proceedings.
Kathryn is in the very best of company with our esteemed colleague Daithí, who is a great ambassador for the Festival, and we look forward to seeing what they both have in store for this year’s show.”
The Rose of Tralee International Festival returns for its 62nd festival from August 18th – 22nd.
.Ivertec Business Development Manager, Kevin Kelly, broadband customers, Sandra and Jerome Lordan, and National Broadband Ireland Communications Executive, Ross Shone.
NATIONAL Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high-speed fibre broadband network under the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) is making an investment of almost €13 million to ensure access for over 3,300 rural Tralee homes, farms and businesses.
The company was in town this week to meet with local B&B owner, Jerome Lordan, whose connection to the NBI network is making a big difference to his business.
“I was delighted to be able to sign up with Ivertec to connect to the NBI network. With the fast and dependable broadband we now have, our guests couldn’t be happier. They’ve been writing online reviews giving our B&B a 10/10 rating for the broadband connection alone.”
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Peter Hendrick, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland said: “In Kerry we will connect 28,000 premises overall and 40% of those are ready to connect now, including 7,500 homes, businesses and farms in the surrounds of Ballyheigue, Tralee and along the Dingle Peninsula.
“Next to come will be the towns and townlands around Kilgarvan in the south of the county, with connections becoming available for those locations in the coming months. I encourage people to visit the NBI website, nbi.ie, where they can check their Eircode and sign up for updates.”
DR Mary Mc Caffrey, of the Scotia Clinic, has warmly welcomed Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly’s announcement that fully publicly funded assisted human reproduction (AHR) treatment will commence in September.
This long-awaited programme will entitle eligible patients to one full cycle of IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) or ICSI (Intracytoplasmic sperm injection) treatment, initially provided in HSE-approved private clinics of their choice ahead of the opening next year of the first public National Advanced AHR Centre.
Dr Mc Caffrey explained; “this is a fantastic first step, we fully recognise that IVF is a significant cost for all couples, and for some sadly this cost has been a barrier for them in being able to access treatment, so we are confident this new programme will make an impactful difference.”
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There are eligibility criteria which will set out guidelines with respect to the age of the intending parents, the female patients body mass index, the number of existing children and the number of previous IVF cycles accessed.
Patients with known clinical causes of infertility and patients where there is no known clinical cause will be eligible for treatment.
Given the complexity of fertility services this programme is being commenced on a structured and phased basis. For instance, treatment involving the use of donated gametes (sperm and eggs) will not be available in September for heterosexual or same-sex couples or single female patients. This treatment will become available as soon as possible.
Dr Mc Caffrey outlined; “Couples about to embark on this new IVF pathway have time to do everything to give themselves the best chance of success. We will work with them, to make that possible.”
“This Model of Care for Fertility will take the approach that the patient will present to their primary health care provider or specialist and from there they will be referred to their local Regional Fertility Hub, which provides a range of treatments and interventions for both males and females. Then where necessary, tertiary care (that is, IVF (in-vitro fertilisation), ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) and IUI (Intrauterine insemination), with patients being referred onwards through structured pathways.”
“This programme is a much hoped for development for couples or individuals in Ireland who are seeking fertility assistance and up until now have had to cover all financial costs of the treatment themselves. We are hopeful that this programme is the first of many to be rolled out over the coming years.”
PEIL FAOI 7: (i) Football as usual next Sunday morning (30ú Iúil) i gCathair Sailí ag 11am. Looking forward to seeing all our young stars! (ii) Brilliant skilful football was played on Thursday last (5.30pm).
PEIL FAOI 9: (i) Our U9s have had great GoGames v Castleisland Desmonds recently; great football was played by all concerned. They have one GoGames outing left and that will take place on Sunday August 6th when they’ll take on Club Naomh Seanán. (ii) We hope to see you all in Connolly Park on Thursday (27ú Iúil) at 5.30pm and on Sunday (30ú Iúil) at 11am.
CAMPA PEILE: Our club’s annual football camp will take place between August 8th and August 12th. All youngsters from 4 years of age to 13 years old will be most welcome. No need to book in advance…buail isteach chugainn ar an 8ú lá.
ALL-STARS: Sunday morning’s ALL-STARS session was as good as ever. Yes, we had our usual warm up….knees-to-sky exercise, running, walking, jumping jacks, jogging. We had great fun doing our listening, watching and imitating exercises and we didn’t forget our social games! We saw great efforts and brilliant performances by everybody! The football skills’ session was brilliant and so was the obstacle course! Dul chun cinn, a dhuine! Well done, everybody…players and coaches! Parents/Guardians, feel free to bring your young ALL-STAR along to The Rock, Connolly Park, on Sunday next (30rd July). (Cathal Ó Sé)
PEIL FAOI 11: (i) More Football-For-Fun at 10.50am next Sunday (30ú Iúil) i gCathair Sailí. Fáilte roimh chách. (ii) The U11 Central Region GoGames (A and B) begin this Thursday (27th):
27th July at 7pm: AdeS (ag baile) v Laune Rangers;
3rd August at 7pm: AdeS (ag baile) v Milltown/Castlemaine;
10th August: AdeS – bye;
17th August at 7pm: Keel v AdeS (as baile);
24th August at 7pm: Na Mistéalaigh v AdeS (as baile),
There will be no semi-finals or finals. (Michael Lynch)
PEIL FAOI 13: (a) Central League: it was a quiet week on the games front! (b) Our A team are scheduled to play the John Mitchel Club U13s this Thursday 27th at 7pm in Connolly Park and our B team will visit Killeen to play Na Gaeil B on Friday 28th at 6.30pm. Best wishes, boys!
(b) Team Bonding Trip: thanks to the generous support of Ned O’Shea & Sons and John Lane & Sons, the U13 boys have an exciting day of activities to which they can look forward….a trip to the Eclipse Centre, Kenmare, on the Bank Holiday Monday, 7th August. Bainigí súp as an turas agus as na himeachtaí!
(c) Training on Tuesdays from 5pm to 6.30pm and on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm. (Dan Ahern)
PEIL FAOI 15: (a) It was certainly a difficult week in the Central League for both our U15 teams. Killorglin’s Rangers were our opposition.
On Wednesday our A team had a really tough challenge when they travelled to Puck with an under strength team. They started well, though, and scored a goal in the opening minutes but unfortunately that was as good as it got!
Laune Rangers took control of the tie and, despite our boys’ heroic efforts and a never-say-die attitude, the lads of The Laune crossed the line as winners!
Foireann mhí-ámharach na Carraige: Conchúr O’Riagáin; Jamie Ó Cathasaigh, Brian Kavanagh, Maximilian Grzybowski; Eoin Mangan, Darragh Lyons, Jayden Moriarty; Tadhg Falvey, Rory Ó Loinsigh; Denis Brassil, Jake Carmody, Jack Ó Duigín; David Hobbert, Óran O’Donoghue, Jack Shanahan; Michael Cotter, Jay Sweeney, Harry Murphy, Ben Litchfield.
(b) On Sunday evening last we played Laune Rangers in the B game. A strong first half by the visitors saw them take a big lead into the break. An scór ag leatham….AdeS: 1-3; Laune Rangers: 2-8. Several changes were made at half-time after which our dogged and resolute stalwarts upped their efforts, fought for every ball and played quite well.
Unfortunately, The Rangers continued to keep the scoreboard ticking over and took the win on a final score of 4-13 to 2-8. The Rock B team: Conchúr O’Reagáin; Oisín Mac Coitir, Fionn Mac Coitir, Brian Kavanagh; Jamie Ó Cathasaigh, David Hobbert, David Mullins; Denis Brassil, Jack Shanahan; Joe de Barra, Nathan O’Connor, Kyle Yoxall; Dean Courtney, Ewan Canty, Darragh Lyons; Nathan O’Connor, Barry Laide, Seán McCannon, Jay Sweeney.
(c) Training continues this week; watch out for messages with details. Keep up the efforts, boys….a good future lies ahead for the Austin Stack Club U15s! (Ger Hobbert)
PEIL FAOI 17: ‘Well done’ to our minors who gave of their almighty best v East Kerry in theirGroup 1 2nd Round game in Connolly Park last weekend. Team: Stephen Conway; James Fisher, Donnacha Horgan, Ciarán Kavanagh; Seán Heaslip, Fionnán Ryan, Pádraig O’Halloran; Ben Murphy, Daniel Kirby, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Ronan Carroll, Thomas Deregee, Ryan O’Driscoll, Paddy Lane, Jake O Connor; Alex Tuohy, David Lucid.
CLUB SHOP: For club gear go to www.oneills.com
CLUB LOTTO: Support our supporters: (i) Kirby’s Brogue Inn, The Rock, (ii) Kevin Barry’s Shop, The Rock, (iii) Commane’s Bookshop (PC Books), The Rock, (iv) O’Flynn Interiors, The Rock, (v) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Prince’s Quay, (vi) The Burger Shack, Monavalley.
AN CHARRAIG GO DEO! Sympathies to The Rock Club seniors v the K-O’R Club seniors in the League in last weekend’s challenge! Let’s look forward to the Championship!
LUIMNEACH: What a team! What hurlers! Shouldn’t every Rock youngster have a hurley! When will The Rock have an underage hurling team again?
CIARRAÍ ABÚ! (i) Best wishes to our seniors v The Dubs. (ii) Go n-éirí le Mná Chiarraí ina gcluiche leathcheannais v Maigh Eo. Ciarraí Abú x2!
The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, July 24th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or Match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 3, 10, 28 and the bonus ball was 22.
Lucky Dip winners were as follows:
€50 – Derry Murphy, Dingle
€50 – Joe Sheehy, Tralee
€25 – Pat Flanagan, Firies
€25 – Suzy Doherty, Milltown
€25 – Gene Ferris, Meath
€25 – Ger Morris, Headford
Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, August 7th at 19:30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000.
Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.
Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 6, Round 13 Result
Milltown/Castlemaine ‘B’ 0-6
Churchill ‘B’ 5-16
Venue: Churchill
Hard luck to our Junior team who concluded their 2023 County Senior Football League campaign on Sunday afternoon against a strong Churchill side.
Despite the disappointing finish to the campaign with this result, Milltown/Castlemaine won 6 of their 12 games in this season’s competition (one round was a BYE) and finished in a very respectable 6th place on 12 points out of 13 teams. Well done to the players and management for their sterling efforts throughout the campaign.
Mid Kerry Junior Football League: Shield Final Fixture
Milltown/Castlemaine ‘B’ will take on An Ghaeltacht ‘B’ tonight, Tuesday July 25th in the Mid Kerry Junior Football League Shield Final. The venue is Lispole with a throw-in time of 7:30pm. All support is welcome.
Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Football Championship: Round 1 and 2 Result
Mid Kerry’s Minor side have been in Round 1 and 2 action in the Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Football Championship last week and this week. In Round 1, the team lost to Austin Stacks on a score of 1-12 to 1-09 in Castleisland whilst against West Kerry last night, the contest finished in a draw on a score of 1-10 to 1-10.
Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Football Championship: Round 3 Fixture
Round 3 of the Keane’s Supervalu County Minor Football Championship takes centre stage next Monday, July 31st when Mid Kerry are away to East Kerry at 7:30pm with venue to be confirmed.
Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Championship: Group 1, Round 1 Fixture Details
Milltown/Castlemaine will take on Gneeveguilla in Round 1 of the Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Championship on Saturday, August 12th at 7:00pm in Spa GAA Grounds.
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship: Club Tickets Draw
Milltown/Castlemaine’s club draw for tickets ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final against Dublin will take place on Tuesday, July 25th (TONIGHT) at 8:00pm in the Clubhouse. All members are welcome to attend.
U7 Boys: Blitz
Well done to our U7 Boys who took part in a blitz on Sunday morning at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown and welcomed near neighbours Laune Rangers for an enjoyable series of games. Plenty of skills on display and smiles all round!
U10 Girls: Mini-Blitz
A sincere thank you to everyone who contributed to making our mini blitz such an enjoyable and successful event.
In particular to the fabulous footballers from Milltown/Castlemaine, Laune Rangers GAA with their manager Mike Frank Russell and Listry Gaa and their manager Colm Counihan.
Our club referees Linus Óg Burke and Diarmuid Quirke along with Maggie Tangney Quirke(Cromane and Kerry) did a wonderful job.
Míle buíochas to our coaches on the evening- Maireád, Eugene and Martin who kept all the girls on task.
Thanks to parents Valerie Foley and Helen McClure who helped out in so many ways on the sideline.
To the parents who came to support their children and helped put all the goalposts etc back…I really appreciate all you do.
Finally to Ian Twiss for rescheduling games to facilitate us and to Mike Murphy and John O Sullivan for traffic management.
Blitzes like this take a lot of organising and planning and can only happen with the help and support of others.
Up next- Munster Blitz in Tralee on August 5th🎉
U11 Boys: Blitz Report
Last Wednesday, our U-11 boys travelled in large numbers to take part in the Munster Under 11 Blitz in a sun soaked Fitzgerald Stadium. We played three competitive games against Rathmore, Shannon Gaels (Clare) and Listowel Emmets.
When the games were over, we were then treated to a Stadium Tour by Kerry’s 2022 winning captain Joe O’ Connor, who was very generous with his time and had a word for each and every player.
Thanks also to Pat O’Shea, Donal Daly and all the team in Munster GAA for organising such a wonderful event, which is always a highlight for our U-11 players.
Finally, well done to all 23 players and their management for a brilliant display on the day.
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final: Ciarrai Abu!
All involved in Milltown/Castlemaine GAA would like to take this opportunity to wish Jack O’Connor, his management team and all the Kerry players the very best of luck this weekend as they take on Dublin in the 2023 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final at Croke Park, Dublin on Sunday, July 30th at 3:30pm.
For those unable to attend the match will be shown live on RTE Two with coverage beginning from 2:30pm and it will also be broadcast on Radio Kerry. Safe journey to all our club members travelling up for the big match and we hope you have a great weekend!
All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship Semi-Final:
Kerry’s Senior Ladies will also be flying the flag for The Kingdom this weekend as they travel to Semple Stadium, Thurles on Saturday, July 29th to take on Mayo in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship Semi-Final at 5:00pm. The match will be live on TG4 and is part of a double header as Cork and Dublin meet at 7:30pm at the same venue. We would like to wish the players and management all the very best!
Join Milltown Tidy Towns – We need your help. Meeting every Thursday at 6.30pm at The Old Milltown Community Hall. This is an opportunity for local businesses, families and anyone with an interest in creating ” a sense of place” in Milltown. All welcome, no experience required. Please call Therese on 089-4767279 for further information or log onto Milltown Tidy Towns Facebook page.
Féile Lughnasadh:
Want to support the 2023 Féile Lughnasadh Festival in Milltown? All entertainment is entirely free to people of all ages. You can make a donation through our fundraising page at the following link:
Our clothing recycling collection is now happening so we urge you to clean out your wardrobes of all unwanted clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, curtains, shoes etc and drop them to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown.
This is a wonderful way of doing your bit for the environment and raising much needed funds for our club at the same time.
Club Merchandise & Club Shop
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club gear and merchandise is now available to buy online from both the Club Shop and direct from O’Neill’s.
The Club Shop contains details of the large amount of branded Milltown-Castlemaine & Kerry stock we have available within the club, for immediate delivery, please use the link to check stock levels and sizes.
https://milltowncastlestore.sumupstore.com/
If you cannot find what you are looking for in the club store, then club gear is also available to purchase online in our dedicated O’Neill’s club shop. This site has everything from jerseys to playing gear to wet gear for supporters.
Items for the Club Notes
If you have any items for inclusion in the weekly notes, then please contact the club’s PRO Dara O’Connor on 086 268 8674 before 20:00 on Sundays.
Team Updates
Our club teams are delighted to be back for the 2023 season. All club teams are now back on the field training and playing matches.
Contacts for the various teams are as follows:
MC Minis: Contact Colin McKenna (087 068 7653)
GAA 4 All: Contact Danny McClure (087 653 6631)
For anyone New to the Area, who would like to get involved with the club, please contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053.
Team Enquiries
If you want to join your local club, one of the fastest growing clubs in the county, please contact one of our members below:
For GAA-4-All 4 players; contact Gillian Twiss on 0877678108
For MC Mini players (U6); contact Colin McKenna on 087 068 7653.
For U7 to U11 players; contact Liam Doherty on 086 041 3593
For U-13 & Older players; contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053
For anyone New to the Area, who would like to get involved with the club, please contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053
General Enquiries
For any other queries, please send an email to our Secretary or Chairperson at the following addresses:
secretary.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie
or
chairperson.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie
For emergencies, please call 087 409 3530 (Club Mobile Phone).
‘HER Outdoors Week’ takes place this August and Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership are celebrating the week by highlighting the county’s waterways by providing kayaking taster sessions for women who want to try something new and exciting.
Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee on how experts there can tailor a routine for you skin…
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has some movie suggestions to keep you distracted on All-Ireland Final Eve…
She falls for a local big-game hunter and adventurer Denys Hatton (Robert Redford), who prefers a simpler lifestyle, especially when compared to the High Society life. Eventually Karen must choose between love and money.
Following the death of his wife, Dolittle (Robert Downey Jr) retreats from society to concentrate only on treating animals.
A group of criminals kidnap his son for a two million dollar ransom. He is persuaded by his wife, Kate (Rene Russo) and the police, to pay the money.
John Cusack stars as Craig, a puppeteer who is forced to get an office job to support his pet-obsessed wife. He then discovers a magical portal that gives him access to the mind of John Malkovich for fifteen minutes at a time.
Malcolm X (Saturday 11.15 RTE2) is a political biopic of the controversial militant activist who fought for civil rights in 1960’s America.
This weekend’s Coen Brothers gem is Fargo (Saturday 11.20 RTE1) where a pregnant cop, Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand, winning her first Oscar), stumbles across a strange kidnapping plot while investigating a series of roadside murders.
A LOTTO player in Kerry has woken up as Ireland’s newest millionaire after scooping the top prize of €1 million in Wednesday night’s Lotto Plus 1 draw.
