Archive for December 12th, 2023

12.12.2023 :: Repro Free :: Pictured L/R : Ann O’ Dwyer, Director of Schools, Mary Reidy Runner up from Causeway , CEO Kerry ETB Colm McEvoy, Overall winner Gemma Ó Donoguhe from Coláiste na Sceilge , Iizzy Griffin Runner up from Coláiste na Ríochta and sponsor Brendan Culloty of Hugh Culloty Expert Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) held their annual Christmas Card Competition, where they invited entries from their eight post primary schools throughout Kerry. With over 220 entries, it was a very difficult decision to select the 3 finalists. This year the winner’s prize was presented by the sponsor Brendan Culloty of Hugh Culloty Expert. The winner, Gemma Ó Donoguhe, a 1st year student from Coláiste na Sceilge received a Samsung Galaxy Tablet. The two runners-up, Iizzy Griffin, 2nd year student from Coláiste na Ríochta and Mary Reidy, Transition Year student from Causeway Comprehensive, both received JBL wireless headphones. Ann O’ Dwyer, Director of Schools, Youth and Music, congratulated the students and added, “Every card submitted demonstrated great artistic talent in our schools. We want to thank every student who entered the competition during this festive season. The winning card will be circulated all over the country as the official Kerry ETB Christmas e-card.” CEO Colm McEvoy added, “I want to thank every student who took part and their art teachers for their enthusiasm that helped make the Kerry ETB Christmas Card Competition such a success this year and also Hugh Culloty Expert, Tralee for sponsoring the prizes.” To find out more about Kerry ETB schools, go to www.kerryetb.ie/schools-youth-music/ 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 ©

Gemma Wins Kerry ETB Schools’ Christmas Card Competition

December 12, 2023 at 2:44 pm Comments are Disabled

KERRY Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) held their annual Christmas Card Competition, where they invited entries from their eight post primary schools throughout Kerry. With over 220 entries, it was a very difficult decision to select the three finalists. This year the winner’s prize was presented by the sponsor Brendan […]

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Austin Stacks GAA Juvenile Club News

Austin Stacks GAA Juvenile Club News

December 12, 2023 at 2:01 pm Comments are Disabled

PEIL FAOI 13: The U13 end-of-year medal presentation took place last weekend at the Awards Evening in the clubhouse. An exciting and enjoyable evening drew the curtain down on the boys’ U13 football year. These young stars of The Rock received their hard-earned and well-deserved Town League Division 3 winners […]

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Teresa and Francie Mahon with John Callinan of Tralee Lions Club and Corinne Evans at the Kerry Little Blue Heroes Christmas Party at Ballygarry Estate on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Little Blue Heroes Enjoy Christmas Party In Ballygarry

December 12, 2023 at 10:27 am Comments are Disabled

A WONDERFUL event was held at Ballygarry Estate on Sunday for the first ever Kerry Little Blue Heroes Christmas Party. The event celebrated boys and girls with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and there was a great atmosphere with music, treats, a visit from Star Wars characters and of course Santa, […]

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Celebrating our ancient past with the winter Sunday Solstice on The Paps of Anú -  Saturday 23rd December In memory of Johnny ‘the Rock’ O’Brien
departing at 6.45 am, in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation Palliative Care. Carpooling is encouraged parking at the Kerry Way Inn, Glenflesk, and with the kind permission of local landowners, the walk departs at Garries Bridge - the first bridge after St Agatha’s Church, Glenflesk, Meeting at 6.45am.  The long walk in darkness to the summit, has two strenuous inclines, leading to the Western Pap at 690 Metres. At approximately  8.45am sunrise and craic begin, with Glenflesks finest musicians Derry and Rosie Healy, setting the pace for a Kerry polka set,  followed by a rendition of ‘For these are my Mountains’ Johnny ‘the Rock’ O’Briens favourite song. Mountaineer Donie Mulcahy and crew will guide the walker to and from the summit. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan/FREE PIC

Take A Winter Solstice Trek In Aid Of Kerry Hospice

December 12, 2023 at 9:38 am Comments are Disabled

PEOPLE are invited to take part in a trek to the ‘Paps’ before Christmas in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation. As the astronomical calendar gets closer to the Winter Solstice – the shortest day of the year – this year the ancient trek takes place on Saturday morning December […]

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Tralee Warriors BIDL Squad. Back Row L to R: Adam O’Keeffe, Jack Tobin, Daniel Bowler, Daire Kennelly Capt., Brian O’Leary, Aaron Fleming. Front Row L to R: James Fernane, John Feely, Olaf Michalczuk, Padraig Fleming, Zigi Kaletka.

REPORT: Warriors Overcome Fr. Mathews To Make It Four From Four

December 12, 2023 at 9:24 am Comments are Disabled

Alan Cantwell reports on the  Basketball Ireland Development League – Round 4 at the Complex on Sunday evening… Tralee Warriors 94 Fr. Mathews 85 Tralee Warriors made it four from four in the Basketball Ireland Development League with a deserved 94-85 win over Fr. Mathews from Cork in a keenly […]

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Margaret O’Donoghue of the landmark Gleneagle INEC Arena was inducted into the Order of Inisfallen by Cairde Chill Áirne at a reception in the historic Muckross House in Killarney National Park on Monday evening. Pictured her with her Children sitting from left Maurice Owen, Aine, Shellagh, Aoife, Back row, Eamonn, Patrick and John O'Donoghue. Presenting her with the honour wereCathaoirleach Killarney Muncipal District Cllr. Brendan Cronin, Joint President of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, Padraig Treacy. The matriarch of an incredibly entrepreneurial family that has made an enormous contribution to business and community life in Killarney, Co Kerry over many years has been awarded the highest honour the town can bestow. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan/FREE PIC/ISSUED 11/12/2023

Margaret O’Donoghue Inducted Into The Order Of Inisfallen

December 12, 2023 at 9:15 am Comments are Disabled

THE matriarch of an entrepreneurial family that has made an enormous contribution to business and community life in Killarney over many years has been awarded the highest honour the town can bestow. Margaret O’Donoghue of the landmark Gleneagle INEC Arena was inducted into the Order of Inisfallen by Cairde Chill […]

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