KERRY County Council has commenced the planning process for a proposed centre for water-based activities in Fenit.
The proposed facility, adjacent to the greenway trailhead and the beach at Fenit, will provide appropriate facilities for water sports participants and cyclists.
The quality of the visitor experience will be improved and remove the need for individuals and families to ‘get changed at the boot of their car’ and improve the visitor experience.
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The centre will provide hot showers, changing and toilet facilities, secure storage, induction spaces, equipment wash-down facilities and orientation points.
Kerry County Council secured funding of €1.2m from Fáilte Ireland to develop this facility in under the Platforms for Growth 2019-2025: Platform 2 – Facility Centres for Water Sports Activities.
The rear view of the proposed structure.
The Platform for Growth is a scheme developed by Fáilte Ireland to support the development of shared facilities at waterways in the Republic of Ireland through the provision of funding.
The facility will be fully wheelchair accessible and include a ‘Changing Place’ compliant facility and will be built using sustainability best practices such as solar heating panels to meet Nearly Zero Energy Building Standards.
Additional cycling related infrastructure will be provided within the building and the surrounding public realm and car park to adjust the facility to service the trailhead.
The design incorporates the public realm around the facility and the link to the greenway creating a serviced trailhead for that amenity.
Another view of the proposed structure.
The Part VIII planning process has commenced and submissions from members of the public are invited via the Kerry County Council online consultations portal.
Submissions must be received no later than Friday, 15 March, and full details and designs can be viewed at kerrycoco.ie.
A full report on all submissions received will be presented to the elected members in the Tralee Municipal District thereafter.
The most recent fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, February 6th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 6, 12, 30 and the bonus ball was 18.
Lucky Dip Winners were as follows:
€50: Alison O’Sullivan
€50: Diarmuid O’Sullivan, Killorglin
€25: John Foley, Firies
€25: Evelyn Twiss, Milltown
€25: Sean Joy, Killorglin
€25: Noelle Moriarty, Tralee
Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 19th 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.
Kerry Representation: Allianz National Football League – Cillian Burke
Congratulations to the Kerry Senior team and management on a very good victory and performance against Monaghan in St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones on Sunday afternoon.
Special mention to Milltown/Castlemaine’s Cillian Burke who played at wing forward and rattled the net for The Kingdom with a rasper of a shot in the first half. A brilliant all round performance in his 4th start this season for Kerry. Ciarrai Abú!
Kerry’s next outing is at home to Mayo in Round 3 on Saturday, February 17th at 7:30pm. We wish Cillian along with the team and management the very best of luck.
Tickets priced at €20 for the match are available to purchase online at the following link:
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased in most Supervalu stores across the county in advance of the match. Please note there will be no tickets for sale at the gate on the day.
Celebration Dinner and Medal Presentation Night
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club had a very successful year in 2023. To mark this, we are having a celebration night in the Ballygarry Estate, Hotel and Spa, Tralee on the 10th February 2024 at 7:00pm.
This will be a night to acknowledge our Intermediate Club Champions, Mid Kerry Minor Champions and McElligott Shield Winners from last season. The night will consist of a sit-down 3 course meal plus tea/coffee followed by medal presentations, a band and DJ. Tickets are priced at €50 for adults and €40 for minor players. Anyone interested in attending, please contact Club Secretary Susan on 087-9426553 or Club Treasurer Ann on 087-9801450 to order your tickets.
Alternatively tickets can be purchased online at the following link:
Please note that the 2023 minor panel must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on the night
Celebration Dinner and Medal Presentation Night: Ticket Collection and Bus Update
Tickets for the Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Celebration Dinner and Medal Presentation Night at the Ballygarry Estate, Hotel & Spa, Tralee on Saturday, February 10th can be collected/ordered from the clubhouse on Wednesday 7th February (tonight), from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
Please also note that the Bus travelling to and from the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday, February 10th is now FULLY BOOKED.
Mid Kerry Senior Football League: Round 1 Fixture (Fixture Confirmed)
Milltown/Castlemaine’s Senior side will get their 2024 season underway on Saturday, February 10th at 1:00pm when they welcome Laune Rangers to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown. All support would be welcome for the lads.
Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 1 Fixtures Confirmed (Commencing March 23rd/24th 2024)
Round 1 – Glenflesk (Home)
Round 2 – Ballymacelligott (Away)
Round 3 – Laune Rangers (Home)
Round 4 – Kerins O’Rahillys (Away)
Round 5 – Killarney Legion (Home)
Round 6 – Kilcummin (Away)
Round 7 – Rathmore (Away)
Round 8 – Spa Killarney (Home)
Round 9 – Dingle (Away)
Round 10 – Dr. Crokes (Home)
Round 11 – An Ghaeltacht (Away)
Credit Union County Senior Football League: Division 6B Fixtures Confirmed (Commencing March 23rd/24th 2024)
Round 1 – Dr. Crokes ‘C’ (Home)
Round 2 – Beaufort ‘B’ (Away)
Round 3 – Kenmare Shamrocks ‘B’ (Home)
Round 4 – St. Michaels/Foilmore ‘B’ (Away)
Round 5 – John Mitchels ‘B’ (Away)
Round 6 – Spa Killarney ‘B’ (Home)
Round 7 – Ballymacelligott ‘B’ (Away)
County Senior Development League: Groups Confirmed (Commencing 16th March 2024)
Group 1:
Austin Stacks ‘C’
Beaufort ‘C’
Fossa ‘C’
Laune Rangers ‘C’
Milltown/Castlemaine ‘C’
Rathmore ‘C’
U9 Boys: Training Weekly
Milltown/Castlemaine’s U9 Boys are back enjoying their spring football indoors. Training continues every Tuesday night from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in Nagle Rice Community Centre Milltown. If anyone is interested in joining us please contact Garry on 0879432745.
Coaches Wanted for 2024 Season:
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA are continuously looking for help within our club and at this time of year we would like to invite more coaches to come on board for the 2024 season. Parents’ involvement in their child’s sport increases the likelihood that they play sport and enjoy involvement for life. Don’t just drop and go, be a part of their journey. You may be able to help coach, hand out bibs or organise a social outing for the team. You may be able to keep track of any information that the coach needs. If you are interested in any voluntary role within the club just send us a message on our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram or Twitter/X) or text Coaching Officer Ian Twiss on 0872521053.
Milltown Bowling Club:
New Year, New hobby.
Want to try something new and fun then come along to Milltown Nagle Rice community centre and have a go at short mat bowls.
All you need is just a pair of comfortable shoes for two hours of gently rolling bowls along a 1.8 meter wide x 12 meter long mat.
A timber block is placed midway along the mat and the aim of the game is to roll a bowl along the mat, avoiding the block and touching a yellow ball called the “Jack” at the opposite end.
A wooden fender is placed at both ends to keep the bowls from rolling off the mat end.
Nearest bowl to the Jack after 9 ends scores, the more of your bowls closer than your opponent the more you score.
All training and guidance will be provided along with the use of club bowls to get you started.
Once you get going then we have league and cup competitions, friendly individual and group matches along with the opportunity to play other clubs within Kerry.
Sounds simple!!!
Well the only way to find out is to come along and have a go.
First night is free and it’s only a fiver then per night for two hours of fun and learning to play one of the fastest growing indoor sports for all age groups in Ireland.
Milltown bowls club looks forward to seeing you on Tuesday and Friday nights at 8pm.
Milltown Tidy Towns: Volunteers Needed
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.
Our clothing recycling collection is still 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:
Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club gear and merchandise is now available to buy online from both the Club Shop.
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/
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 underage club teams will be resuming shortly for the 2024 season. Watch this space over the coming weeks for more details!
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 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).
IT has been announced that €3.5m has been allocated for 20 projects in Kerry under the Active Travel Investment Programme for 2024.
Kerry has been allocated €3.5m of the €1bn allocation nationwide. A number of schools are included under the Safe Routes To School programme including €180,000 for Moyderwell Mercy Primary School; €80,000 for Presentation Secondary School; €80,000 for Mercy Secondary School, Mounthawk, €80,000 for Sacred Heart Primary School, Castle Street and €80,000 for Scoil Mhuire na mBriathre (CBS Primary) (see full list below).
Kerry County Council can use the funds to improve infrastructure such as footpaths, cycle tracks, greenway connections and road junctions, making it safer for people of all ages and abilities to embrace active modes of travel.
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Welcoming the announcement, Tralee Local Election Candidate, Anluan Dunne, said: “This is another welcome allocation of funding to enable the Council to deliver for people walking and on bicycles. Our towns and villages are choked with traffic every day, particularly at school times, and this funding should be used to help people get around more easily. We need the ambition shown by government in providing the funding, matched by our Council in delivering the projects on the ground.”
Mr. Dunne continued: “Significant funding has been made available for years by The Department of Transport, but the delivery simply isn’t happening fast enough. The Greenway in Tralee, for example, has no safe connection into the town centre. Similarly, there are junctions around the town which are dangerous for pedestrians which have not been upgraded in decades. This funding needs to be used to make getting around on foot or by bike safer, easier and more convenient.”
Concluding, Mr. Dunne said: “While this new round of funding is extremely welcome, and with so many significant projects delivered across the country, I find it disappointing that there has been little or no progress in Tralee in recent times. There are no projects in Tralee included in this round of funding of major significance, which indicates to me that none were applied for. We need far more ambition for our County Town which is relatively flat and easy to get around on a bike or on foot.”
IN a culinary spectacle set to take place today, apprentices from across Ireland have converged at The Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, to compete in the National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Competition.
Organised by the Kerry Education and Training Board (ETB) in partnership with the Irish Hotel Federation and other industry stakeholders, this event is poised to not only display exceptional culinary skills but also shed light on a crucial solution to Ireland’s ongoing hospitality staff crisis.
The participating apprentices represent a diverse cross-section of emerging talent from Kerry ETB, Cork ETB, Tipperary ETB, Limerick & Clare ETB, Kilkenny & Carlow ETB, Kildare & Wicklow ETB, Cavan & Monaghan ETB, Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB, City of Dublin ETB and promises to showcase a melting pot of creativity and passion
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Beyond the competition, the event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to gain valuable insights into the world of apprenticeship.
Live cookery and display competitions will be complemented by inspiring talks from prominent figures in the culinary world, aiming to address the current challenges faced by the hospitality sector.
Among the highlights are guest speakers Mike Tweedie, Head Chef of the Oak Room, and Eddie Attwell, Head Chef of Eccles Hotel Glengarriff.
Tweedie and Attwell will share first-hand how the Commis Chef Apprenticeship played a pivotal role in growing their teams, offering a tangible success story for businesses considering similar initiatives.
A panel discussion featuring culinary leaders John Drummond, Brendan Byrne, Emer Corridan, and Odhran Lucey will underscore the importance of mentoring and training the next generation of chefs. Their insights will contribute to the broader conversation about the role apprenticeships play in ensuring the future success of the hospitality industry.
Mike Tweedie, Head Chef of the Oak Room, adds, “The apprenticeship programme gives the apprentice the foundations they need and what we do in the restaurant is reinforce what they learned in college. I have two great chefs from the apprenticeship programme already and I have just taken on a third. One day I hope they are better than me and they have their own Michelin star, that means I have done my job, and it is a great thing for me to watch personally”
PEIL: (i) UNDER 7 boys (born in 2017, 2018, 2019 or 2020)….next Sunday (11th) at 10am in the Mercy Mounthawk School Hall….queries to Richie on 089 2470791.
(ii) Buachaillí FAOI 9 (born in 2015/2016)….Sunday next (11th) at 11am in the Mounthawk Secondary School Hall….call Richie on 089 2470791 with your questions.
(iii) UNDER UNDER 11 boys (born in 2013/2014)…. next Sunday (11th) at 11am on the Astro Turf pitch at The Green CBS Secondary School….má tá ceist ar bith agat labhair le Richie ar 089 2470791.
UNDER 13s in THE GREEN: UNDER 13 boys….this Friday evening (9th February) at The Green School. Jack Ó Muireagáin and his fellow coaches will be in charge. The best hour of the week! (Micko Horan)
UNDER 15s in the CLUB GYM: UNDER 15 boys (born in 2009/2010)….this Friday (9th) in the club gym i bPáirc Uí Chonghaile. Bainisteoirí na n-imreoirí: Pa Laide, Ger Hobbert, Dan Ahern, Tim McMahon, Dónal Corcoran, Ciarán Murphy, Shane Lucid. Another much-looked-forward-to gym session! (Dan Ahern)
MINOR FOOTBALL: Everybody is looking forward to the Keane’s SuperValu Minor County League which will commence an tseachtain seo chugainn (17th February). Fixtures/groups: (i) Division 1A teams…Na hAibhistín de Stacaigh, An Léigiún, An Ghaeltacht, Lios Tuathail, An Ráth Mhór, Spá Chill Airne. (ii) Division 8…Na hAibhistín de Stacaigh B, Neidín B, An Léigiún B, Cill Choimín B, Lios Tuathail B. Good luck to Theo Ó Duigín, Frankie Murphy, Liam Lynch, Ronan Kavanagh, David Courtney, Morgan O’Connell and their minor charges. Gach ádh oraibh, a fheara!
THE GREEN: The Green Under 19 boys performed brilliantly v Mallow’s Patrician Academy in the Munster semi-final of the TUS Corn Uí Mhuirí competition last week in Fitzgerald Stadium. Bua iontach! What a Win!
Comhghairdeachas le himreoirí na Carraige….Thomas Deregee, Fionnán Ó Riain, Rónán Ó Cearúil, Olivier Lata, Donncha Ó hArgáin, Aodhán Ó hArgáin, Ryan Ó Drisceoil, Seán Óg Ó Brosnacháin….agus lena gcomhbhádóirí.
MERCY MOUNTHAWK: ‘Well done’ to the Mercy Mounthawk Under 19 footballers who gave their all in the Munster semi-final of the TUS Corn Uí Mhuirí competition and defeated their old rivals, The Sem (Coláiste Bhréanainn), last week in The Sportsfield (Páirc Aibhistín de Staic). What a Victory! Bua breá! Tréaslaímid le buachaillí na Carraige….Michael Tansley, James Fisher, Jack Ó Murchú, Ben Ó Murchú, Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Daniel Ó Ciarba, Paddy Ó Laighin, Noah Townsend….and to their team-mates.
HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE: TRALEE FOOTBALL IS ALIVE AND WELL! For the first time ever two Tralee college teams will meet in the U19 A Munster Final and the famous Corn Uí Mhuirí will spend the year ahead i mBaile Mór Thrá Lí. Both teams….Cnoc an tSeabhaic agus Meánscoil na mBráithre Críostaí….will challenge each other i bPáirc Aibhistín de Staic at 1.30pm on Saturday next (10ú Feabhra). Both teams will be seeking Munster glory….Munster gold! Both teams have outstanding Rock players on board! Tá sceitimíní ar lucht na Carraige!! Tá meantóirí agus iarmheantóirí Chlub de Staic chomh sásta le Diúic agus rian a gcuid oibre agus a gcuid dúthrachta le feiscint os a gcomhair amach!!! The final? A game not to missed! Two schools, one cup….corn amháin, dhá mheánscoil!!
AN SCÓR? The Green scored 2-12 v Mallow; Mounthawk scored 2-14 v The Sem. Do those winning scores tell us anything about what might happen on Saturday? Ní fheadar!
SCÓR: (i) A great night was had by all who took part in Scór na nÓg (U17) on Friday last i mBaile an Mhuilinn. Faraor, ní raibh éinne ón gCarraig páirteach! (ii) The county final of Scór na Sinsear will take place on Friday 22nd March. Anybody over 17 who is interested may contact our oifigeach cultúir, Carmel O’Neill; dates for the Tralee area 1st round have yet to be decided. (iii) The county final Scór na bPáistíwill be held on Saturday 23rd March; all district winners will go straight into a newly structured county final.
AN GAELCHOLÁISTE: Good wishes to the Gaelcholáiste (Faoi 17) footballers who are scheduled to play Douglas Community School in the Bobby Buckley Cup competition. (Dáithí Ó Loinsigh)
RECYCLING: The Austin Stack Club Ladies (LGFA) Clothing Recycling Fundraiser will take place in the clubrooms on Saturday February 17th from 11.59am to 3.00pm. Only clothing items, footwear, handbags and belts that are suitable for re-sale will be accepted (no…no household linens, bed linen, duvets or pillows). Your support would be appreciated….mórbhuíochas….ba mhó againn bhur dtacaíocht.
CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to the supporters and to the sellers of the club lotto tickets and especially to the following supportive businesses: (i) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (iii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (iv) An Bhróg (Ó Ciarba), Sráid na Carraige, (v) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Siopa Grósaera na Carraige (vi) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop (PC Books), Sráid na Carraige.
BALLRAÍOCHT: It’s time to renew your Rock Club MEMBERSHIP. Membership can be renewed onwww.austinstacks.ie or on www.foireann.com or per Bernie on 086 0767415.
BLACK‘n’AMBER: Club colours: have a look at what’s on offer on www.oneills.com
THE ROCK WALKERS: The ‘Every Step Counts’ walking group’s last siúlóid oifigiúil took place last Tuesday night. ‘Well done’ to all who walked the course! There’s no reason why Rock walkers can’t continue to walk on Tuesday nights! Health of body, health of mind….sláinte choirp, sláinte aigne. Go up The Rock, take The Bracker Way; come in the tracks and go home for tae!
KERRY: (i) ‘Well done’ to Joseph Ó Conchúir, Dylan Ó Cathasaigh and Armin Heinrich who were part of the fine Kerry victory v Muimhneachán on Sunday last. (ii) Sympathies to our county hurlers v Carlow.
Corn Ui Mhuri: Best of Luck to Mounthawk & CBS The Green teams and management and to each of our 17 players involved in Saturday’s Final in Austin Stacks Park at 1.30pm
2024 Membership: Membership for 2024 is now due. Please pay online through the club website www.austinstacks.ie or through www.foireann.com. Any queries please contact Bernie on 086 0767415.
Senior Town League: The first round of the Town League takes place on Sunday, 11th February. The Senior Team V Ballymacelligott in Connolly Pk at 12 pm.
Children’s Officer: In an ongoing commitment to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all children who wish to take part in GAA games and activities, the club will host two training sessions for mentors and coaches as follows:
1. Anti-bullying Workshop (2hrs) – Tuesday 27th Feb. 2024. Time to be confirmed.
2. Safeguarding 1 Workshop ( 3hrs) – Tuesday 12th March 2024 from 7 – 10pm. This workshop is mandatory for all coaches/mentors involved with U18 players and as such will be relevant to new coaches/mentors and those whose Safeguarding Certificates expired recently.
Both workshops will be held in Connolly Park and will be facilitated by Colette Murphy, GAA Safeguarding Tutor.
LGFA Clothes Recycling Drive: We’re just a few weeks out from our Annual Club Clothing Recycling Fundraiser (Sat Feb 17th) – please note we receive payment per Kilo for all Mens, Womens’ and Children’s clothing/shoes/bags suitable for re-sale, so even if you’ve only a few items to donate please do bring them along on Sat 17th Feb 12pm-3pm as Every Little Will Help!(homewares/duffets/pillows not accepted)
Juvenile Academy: Our Juvenile Academy is on this Sunday, 11th February, U7 Boys(those born in 2017, 2018 & 2019) training in Mounthawk School Hall at 10 am. All new members welcome.
U9 Boys(born in 2015 & 2016) at 11am in Mounthawk School Hall. All new members welcome.
U11 Boys(born 2013 & 2014) in CBS The Green Astro Pitch @ 11 am. All new members welcome.
Any queries, please contact Richie at 089 2470791.
Club Cards: Our card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Mondays and Thursdays with the starting time of 9 pm sharp.
CLUB LOTTO: This week’s (5th February ) Jackpot worth €2700 was not won. The numbers drawn were 05,11,24,25. The €20 winners were Pat Carmody c/o The Club, Orla Walsh c/o Online, Kieran Flaherty c/o The Club, Charlie Moran c/o Carmel O’Neill, Mike & Joan Casey c/o The Club. Next Week’s Jackpot will be worth €2750.
Continued thanks to the following businesses for selling our Lotto tickets on a weekly basis – Kevin Barry’s Shop, Commanes Bookshop (PC Books), O’Flynns Interiors, Hussey’s, Princes St., The Burger Shack, Monavalley and Kirby’s Brogue Inn. And continued thanks to everyone who purchase tickets week-in, week-out.
Sympathy: Sincere Sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently.
May O’Sullivan St. Brendans Pk, Rose Hutchinson(nee Fitzgerald) Rae St, Phil McCarthy Castle St,
Emma Cronin (nee O’Connor) Mounthawk, Peggy Griffin(nee Brosnan) Ballyseedy, Joan Rogers (nee O’Hanlon) Caherleaheen, Thomas Moloney Tobar Naofa.
.At the launch of ‘A Celebration Of Love’ at The Rose Hotel back in November were, in front; The Rose Hotel’s C&B Manager Jennifer Dee with Mary Fitzgerald of Comfort For Chemo Kerry. At back; The Rose Hotel’s Nicole O’Halloran with event host Billy Keane, Brid O’Connor and Cora Walsh of Comfort For Chemo Kerry. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE’S just days to go until a fabulous fundraiser in aid of a great cause when Comfort for Chemo Kerry host ‘A Celebration of Love’ — a dinner dance to be held on this Saturday in The Rose Hotel.
They are promising a night of fine food, dancing, ceoil agus craic. MCs for the night will be Comfort for Chemo Kerry’s patrons, Elaine Kinsella and Billy Keane.
They will have a few surprise guests on the night, with spot prizes galore and a raffle,with great prizes. The drinks reception is at 6pm followed by dinner at 7:30pm.
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Music on the night will be provided by Truly Diverse followed by a disco with DJ Chris Shortt. Tickets are on sale at €80 each on eventbrite by clicking here.
Proceeds from the event will assist Comfort for Chemo Kerry in their aim to help build and equip a standalone chemotherapy unit within the grounds of University Hospital Kerry.
This unit will provide clinical expertise and care delivery in an environment that affords comfort, dignity and respect for those who require chemotherapy services in Kerry.
.Heather MacIver of The Meadowlands Hotel with IGDB Volunteers and dogs Kandy, Vyda and Skye.
THE Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind (IGDB) Tralee Branch will hold their ‘Puppy Love’ Valentine’s Dance fundraiser this Friday night.
Taking place in The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, the event has been a huge success in the past with a large crowd attending raising thousands of euros for for the organisation.
It’s an opportunity to enjoy a fantastic night of music, dancing and more while supporting the charity. With live music by Nitelife it promises to be a fun night, with great prizes to be won and special guests to meet.
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Some fabulous puppies-in-training and other IGDB breeding dogs, ambassador dogs and working dogs will also be coming along, ready to meet and greet you and make the night a very special one.
With an annual cost of €5 million, it costs IGDB €53,000 to breed, train and care for one Guide Dog over its working life. 85% of the charity’s funds comes from fundraising.
All efforts to fundraise are vital in enabling their work in #ChangingLives of people who are vision impaired and the families of children with autism.
Doors open 7.30pm. Entrance tickets €20 available at the door or in advance at Meadowlands Hotel. Tickets can also be purchased via text/WhatsApp on 087-4521921.
PREPARATIONS are well in place now for the MTU Kerry Campus to host the Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Championships from February 13th to the 17th.
It’s set to be a fantastic showcase of Gaelic games activity with over 17 games taking place across the five days, with teams descending on Tralee from all over Ireland, the UK and the US.
The week-long festival of hurling and football action sees the MTU hosting both the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon cup finals for the first time.
All at the MTU wished to acknowledge the support received from Kerry GAA, the various clubs around Tralee town, Tralee Chamber Alliance and all who are helping to make this event a memorable one for those who will visit the town.
IT has been announced that €3.5m has been allocated for 20 projects in Kerry under the Active Travel Investment Programme for 2024.
