Archive for February 27th, 2024

Judges and models looking forward to the fundraising fashion show at the launch of the event on Tuesday at The Rose Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

Fantastic Night Of Fashion And Entertainment At The Rose Hotel

February 27, 2024 at 3:26 pm Comments are Disabled

DOWN Syndrome Kerry ‘Re-New Fashion Show’ is set to dazzle audiences on Friday, March 15 at The Rose Hotel in Tralee. This eagerly anticipated event promises an evening filled with fabulous fashion, stunning vocal performances, laugh-out-loud comedy, and, above all, a showcase of the amazing fashion on offer from the […]

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Katie Hannon being presented with flowers after delivering an inspiring speech at the Listowel Campus. L-R – Miriam Goulding, Katie Hannon, Carmel Kelly (Clash Road Campus Deputy Principal), Stephen Goulding (Clash Road, Denny Street and Listowel Campus Principal)

PHOTOS: Another Successful Kerry College Open Week At Campuses Around The County

February 27, 2024 at 12:58 pm Comments are Disabled

KERRY College Open Week 2024 welcomed over 2,000 students, career changers, and jobseekers across its five campus locations in Listowel, Clash Road, Killorglin and Monavalley last week. An additional 2,500 prospective learners attended the many events hosted across the week, including the Further Options Event, Information Evening, Kerry College of […]

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Tralee Golf Club News

Tralee Golf Club News

February 27, 2024 at 10:01 am Comments are Disabled

Men’s Results : Club-sponsored 14 holes Singles Stableford 1 Michael Galvin 29 pts (16) Overall Winner 2 Barry Moynihan 27 pts (05) Ladies Results Wednesday 21st Feb Re entry 1st  Elizabeth Lynch   19pts (20) Countback 2nd  Eleanor Dowd      19pts (15) 3rd  Paula O Sullivan   18pts (12) 39 Cards Processed Saturday 24thh & Sunday 25th […]

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Repro Free :: REPRO FREE – Tralee Grandad Dan O’Donoghue (65) has made a Leap Year proposal to do a ‘Breaking Grandad’ parachute jump from 13,000 feet to raise funds for Kerry Mental Health Association. It will take place on Saturday 27th April in Edenderry, Co. Offaly. Dan pictured at Ardfert Airfield in Co Kerry to launch the ‘Breaking Grandad’ event. To donate visit www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/breakinggrandad. 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 © Press Release – Tuesday 27th February 2024 Tralee Grandad’s Leap Year Proposal To Parachute Jump For Kerry Mental Health Association MOST 65-year-olds look forward to free travel but Dan O’Donoghue would prefer to jump out of an airplane to raise funds for Kerry Mental Health Association and to show his grandsons that nothing is impossible. The fundraising parachute jump from 13,000 feet will take place in Edenderry, Co Offaly on Saturday 27th April with the aim of raising over €2500 for Kerry Mental Health Association via www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/breakinggrandad. Dan, who lives in Tralee and is originally from Valentia Island, made the charitable leap year proposal to do a parachute jump to help fund the cost of rolling out FREE and affordable mental health first aid training in Kerry. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the initial help given to someone who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional support is received or until the crisis resolves. It costs €2500 to train one MHFA instructor with additional costs to secure the licence from Mental Health First Aid Ireland to deliver courses. Dan O’Donoghue, a leading trainer in Ireland in the field of Business Development and referral strategies, said “The one thing that really gets to me is young people, especially young people, who are full of anxiety. They are worried about so many things and it shouldn’t be like that. I have a great relationship with my three grandsons Feidhlim (7), Lochlan (4) and Donagh (2) who would love to see me leap out of an airplane. I’d love to show them and their friends that you can do anything you want without worrying about it. “What Kerry Mental Health Association is doing to roll out free and affordable mental health first aid training in the county is brilliant and a really deserving cause. I’ve had my own experiences of anxiety and stress and truly believe that mental health first aid training is very necessary nowadays. Sadly it shouldn’t be, but that’s the way it is. Seeing the impact social media is having on our young people and adults as well, we need something to counteract that and I think that mental health first aid is a way of doing that.” Kerry Mental Health Association wants to hear from community or not-for-profit organisations in the county to compile a schedule of mental health first aid courses over the coming months. The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said “We are honoured that Dan O’Donoghue has chosen to support our efforts to fund the roll out of free and affordable mental health first aid training in Kerry. Jumping out of a plane is not something that many 65-year-old grandads would do but fair play to Dan for taking the leap. The money he raises will make a huge difference to so many people in Kerry. “Three FREE mental health first aid courses have already been delivered in MTU Kerry Campus Tralee and the Ross Café Killarney in February 2024 with 30 participants in attendance. We want to do more and train more people to deliver the courses, so this step out of the plane is a step in the right direction.” Both Dan and John have expressed their gratitude to Corcorans Furniture who will kindly sponsor the advertising campaign to promote the parachute jump and to maximise the fundraising potential. The Breaking Grandad Parachute Jump from 13,000 feet will take place on Saturday 27th April in Edenderry, Co Offaly. Go to www.iDonate.ie/fundraiser/breakinggrandad or follow Kerry Mental Health on Instagram, Facebook and X to make a donation. Ends For interview requests contact John Drummey on 087 7909487 or email info@JohnDrummey.ie REPRO-FREE Images from Domnick Walsh Photography on 087 2672033 or info@dwalshphoto.ie --

Dan To Take A Skydive For Kerry Mental Health Association

February 27, 2024 at 9:42 am Comments are Disabled

MANY 65-year-olds look forward to free travel but Dan O’Donoghue would prefer to jump out of an airplane to raise funds for Kerry Mental Health Association and to show his grandsons that nothing is impossible. The fundraising parachute jump from 13,000 feet will take place in Edenderry, Co Offaly on […]

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Coffee/Fashion Event At Paco In Aid Of Kerry Bereavement Support Group

Coffee/Fashion Event At Paco In Aid Of Kerry Bereavement Support Group

February 27, 2024 at 9:13 am Comments are Disabled

IF you’re around Tralee town centre this Saturday, then why not pay a visit to Paco on the Mall to help out an important service. Eileen Whelan of Paco is once again hosting a charity fundraiser, this time for the Kerry Bereavement Support Group. “A few of my close friends […]

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