Archive for November 21st, 2023

Repro Free : Kids Hannah Hickey , Siún Halpin , Callum Towsand , Kyron Clancy , Riiadh Walsh and Tuiren Murnane are all set for the Teddy Bear Hospital which take place at MTU, Tralee, On Saturday 2nd December 2023 . Also pictured were Mairead Murnane Nurse from UHK , Fiona O'Flynn MTU , Dr Orlaith Brennan RCSI Munster Technological University will welcome hundreds of children and their families to the North Campus in Tralee for its Teddy Bear Hospital. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line        : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail :        info@dwalshphoto.ie Web Site :    www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT © Teddy Bear Hospital at MTU ● The special event helps take the fear out of hospital visits while introducing children to the world of healthcare ● Students and staff from MTU will be on hand to attend to the teddies and their extra special carers MTU, Tralee, November 16th: On Saturday 2nd December 2023, Munster Technological University will welcome hundreds of children and their families to the North Campus in Tralee for its Teddy Bear Hospital. The special event is being organised by students and staff from MTU and RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland). This year, MTU is partnering with University Hospital Kerry and funds raised on the day will be used to supply equipment for play therapy in the hospital’s paediatric ward. The aim of the Teddy Bear Hospital is to ease the stress and tension that a child feels when attending a hospital or when seeing a doctor, as well as finding out more about what doctors, nurses and healthcare specialists and professionals do as part of their jobs. RCSI, MTU and Castel Education (Cambridge Education Group – CEG) deliver the International Medical/Pharmacy Commencement Programme (IMCP/IPCP) at the North Campus in Tralee, an academic pathway programme to further studies in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, podiatry and speech and language therapy. Students from other MTU programmes such as Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Early Childhood Education and Care will also contribute to the event by managing some of the 14 stations. The experience will start by admitting the sick teddy to hospital, then explaining stations such as triage, blood analysis, x-ray/MRI, bandaging, and surgery. There will also be a pharmacy station, story-telling corner, exercise area and nutrition stand. Using the cuddly teddy bears, students will show children what happens in a hospital, who works there and how the 'Teddy Doctor' helps the sick teddy to feel better.  They will also explain the whole process of being in a hospital from start to finish using the teddy bears. Students will also offer advice on how to improve nutrition and the benefits of exercise. Commenting on the upcoming event, Fiona O’Flynn, Head of Department, International Medical/Pharmacy Commencement Programmes at MTU said: "Once again, we are delighted to host this fun and interactive event. Our aim is to help children feel comfortable when interacting with healthcare professionals. It’s a particularly meaningful day for children who have regular hospital appointments. The event will also introduce children to what healthcare professionals do and may spark an interest as a future career.” There will be two sessions. A morning session from 10am to 12 noon and an afternoon session from 2pm to 4pm. The cost of entry to the event is €5 per child (parents and guardians are free). All funds collected will be used to purchase toys and equipment for play therapy at University Hospital Kerry’s paediatric ward. Play therapy in a hospital setting helps children deal with trauma and prepare for medical procedures. For more information and to book your tickets for the Teddy Bear Hospital at MTU please visit our dedicated site at MTU Events. -ENDS- Notes to editors: Repo free images attached. About the International Medical/Pharmacy Commencement Programme (IMCP/IPCP) The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), the Munster Technological University and Castel Education (Cambridge Education Group – CEG) deliver the International Medical/Pharmacy Commencement Programme (IMCP/IPCP). The Programme is an integrated, streamlined and innovative approach to the preparation of International students for health sciences (medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy) education. This successful collaboration has been specifically developed to prepare the International student for the learning experience within the Irish Education sector. It aims to support the student in an advanced learning environment that encourages innovation in teaching and research. The Programme is a specific pathway for International students, who wish to pursue a career in medicine, pharmacy or physiotherapy. It takes particular regard for the need to provide an adequate foundation for students from a non-English speaking environment. Students complete the two semesters (1 year) of the International Medical Commencement Programme at the Munster Technological University and this is followed by either the six year medical degree, the 4-year Pharmacy degree or the 4-year Physiotherapy degree, delivered in RCSI. About MTU Munster Technological University is the southwest’s newest technological university consisting of six campuses across Cork and Kerry. The university has a student body of 18,000. It is a leader in higher education both regionally and internationally through the provision of a wide range of programmes ranging from apprenticeships, bachelor and master degrees right up to PhDs.

MTU To Welcome Families To Teddy Bears Hospital

November 21, 2023 at 3:55 pm Comments are Disabled

MUNSTER Technological University will welcome hundreds of children and their families to the North Campus in Tralee for its Teddy Bear Hospital on Saturday, December  2. The special event is being organised by students and staff from MTU and RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland). This year, MTU is […]

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Austin Stacks GAA Club News

Austin Stacks GAA Club News

November 21, 2023 at 1:16 pm Comments are Disabled

Tralee Senior District Championship Semi-Final: Our Senior Team will play Ardfert in the semi-final on Sunday, 26th November at 1 pm in Ardfert. November Mass: The Mass for Deceased Members of the Austin Stacks GAA & LGFA Clubs will be celebrated on Saturday, November 25th @ 6.30 pm in Our Lady & St Brendan’s […]

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DIV 4 WINNERS, KATHLEEN GILBRIDE, BALLYHEIGUE, & JOPHY JOHN, TRALEE. PHOTO; THOMAS BRADLEY

Kerry Badminton Association News

November 21, 2023 at 1:02 pm Comments are Disabled

November Handicap 2023 This past weekend was host to the November Handicap competition which was held in Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre. It was great to see such a big entry in the competition especially in the lower divisions, great to see that there is such an interest in the […]

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REPORT: Warriors Win Again In BI Development League

November 21, 2023 at 12:29 pm Comments are Disabled

A report on the Basketball Ireland Development League – Round 2 game at Mercy Mounthawk gym on Sunday… Tralee Warriors 72 Tipp Talons 68 Tralee Warriors made it two from two in the Basketball Ireland Development League with a come from behind win over Tipp Talons in Mercy Mounthawk Gym […]

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MTU students and staff taking part in the biodiversity walk last Wednesday.

Students Learn Importance Of Sustainability At MTU Event

November 21, 2023 at 12:17 pm Comments are Disabled

MUNSTER Technological University’s commitment to sustainability took centre stage during a student engagement event held on campus on Wednesday last. The event, organised by MTU’s Green Campus community, highlighted the importance of sustainability and provided staff and students with the necessary knowledge to lead environmentally conscious lives. Dr. Lynda Weekes, […]

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Repro Free - Ardfert National School’s ‘Sailing the seas’ project wins an Explorers Ocean Champion Award . PICTURED : Presenting the award, Cushla Dromgool-Regan, Explorers Education Programme Manager to Betty Stack School principal also included Jane Sharp Explorers Ocean Champion Schools . Ardfert National School, Co Kerry, has received a special Judges Award in the Marine STEAM category of the Explorers Ocean Champion Awards 2023. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line        : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail :        info@dwalshphoto.ie Web Site :    www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT © Ardfert National School’s ‘Sailing the seas’ project wins an Explorers Ocean Champion Award Ardfert National School, Co Kerry, has received a special Judges Award in the Marine STEAM category of the Explorers Ocean Champion Awards 2023. Presenting the award, Cushla Dromgool-Regan, Explorers Education Programme Manager, congratulated the children, teachers, and outreach team for their innovative ideas and research about the ocean and marine animals: “The project, which focused on Saint Bredan ‘Sailing the Seas’, was very innovative, involving planning, engagement and learning across all the children’s age groups”. School Principal Betty Stack said the school was delighted to receive the award: “Living close to the seashore and to one of the most beautiful coastlines in Ireland, and including marine themes on the curriculum, was the perfect topic to use as our all-school project. “The children got to develop their competencies and skills by sharing an understanding of the impact the ocean has on our lives, as well as the impact we have on the ocean,” she said. The healthy ocean school project and Ocean Champion Awards, organised through the Explorers Education Programme and funded by the Marine Institute, is the only ocean-themed award for primary schools in Ireland. The competition recognises the effort, commitment and collaboration of the school management, teachers, children and the Explorer outreach officers. “It was wonderful to see the contributions from the different class levels along with the children’s interest in the deep-sea species found in different parts of the world. Hearing the children speak about their projects - from making boats from recycled items to learning about giant crabs in the deep sea, the blob fish and the legendary whale that Saint Bredan thought was an island - showed the incredible amount of work they did. Their enthusiasm to learn about their local community and the wider oceans sets a wonderful example for other schools to follow,” Ms Dromgool-Regan added. Twenty-eight coastal county schools took part in this year's healthy ocean school projects covering Marine STEAM, Ocean Literacy, SDGs and the Ocean, Marine Outdoor. Marine STEAM projects aim to inspire children with a range of interests by employing a cross-curricular approach to learning about the ocean, including STEM and the humanities. The goal is for students to develop their investigative and problem-solving skills and to combine these with language and creativity to share their STEM exploration and discoveries. ENDS For more information, please contact: Cushla Dromgool-Regan Strategic Education and Communications Manager Marine Institute's Explorers Education Programme Mobile: + 353 (0) 87 9185519 Email: cushla.dromgoolregan@thecamdentrust.org Website: www.explorers.ie

Ardfert School Project Wins Explorers Ocean Champion Award

November 21, 2023 at 11:59 am Comments are Disabled

ARDFERT National School has received a special Judges Award in the Marine STEAM category of the Explorers Ocean Champion Awards 2023. Presenting the award, Cushla Dromgool-Regan, Explorers Education Programme Manager, congratulated the children, teachers, and outreach team for their innovative ideas and research about the ocean and marine animals. “The […]

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Tralee Tidy Towns members at a workshop in The Rose Hotel last month.

Tralee Tidy Towns Asks Public To Complete Survey

November 21, 2023 at 11:49 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE Tidy Towns – with support from MTU Business students,  Transition Kerry, Kerry County Council and Irish Wildlife Trust (Kerry branch) are inviting the public to feed in to the Community Biodiversity Action Plan (CBAP) for the Tralee to Fenit Greenway by completing a short five-minute survey. The survey follows, […]

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Cllr Deirdre Ferris.

Cllr Ferris Says HSE Recruitment Ban Will Have Serious Impact On Services At UHK

November 21, 2023 at 11:26 am Comments are Disabled

A LOCAL councillor believes there is no doubt that HSE recruitment ban is going to have a serious and detrimental impact on the provision of health services in Kerry. In the wake of the continuance of the recruitment embargo announced by HSE CEO Bernard Gloucester, Sinn Fein Cllr Deirdre Ferris has […]

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Front Row: Siobhan Looney, Down Syndrome Kerry Member, Anthony O Connor, Down Syndrome Kerry Member, Joe Burkett, Employment Support Specialist Down Syndrome Kerry Back Row: Michael Brennan, Managing Director of Killarney Hotels Collection, Siobhan Walsh, Operations Manager of Down Syndrome Kerry, Michelle Diggins, Sales & Marketing Executive & Adrian Stehr, Managing Director of Killarney Hotels Collection.

Share A Smile This Christmas For Down Syndrome Kerry 

November 21, 2023 at 10:59 am Comments are Disabled

THE Europe Hotel & Resort has teamed up with Down Syndrome Kerry this Christmas as the hotel welcomes back Bertie Bear and his cousin, Charlie Bear who always come to stay at the five-star hotel for the festive season. As well as the families getting together, the two cousins like […]

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Tralee Golf Club Results

Tralee Golf Club Results

November 21, 2023 at 10:06 am Comments are Disabled

Results from Tralee Golf Club Sunday 19 th. 14 hole singles stapleford competition. Sean McCarthy 24 pts (10) Overall Winner 2 Kieran O’Donnell 22 pts (08) Overall Runner-Up 3 Colm Sheehy 21 pts (11) (Back nine) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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