Daily Archives: May 14, 2024

News

Fall In Property Crime And Drugs Offences In Kerry In First Quarter Of 2024

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CRIME figures in Kerry were down overall in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

The crime figures for the first quarter (Jan 1 to March 31) of 2024 in the Kerry Division were revealed at the meeting of the Joint Policing Committee on Friday afternoon last.

It showed that Property Crime was down 10% with 320 incidents compared to 357 in the same period last year; Crimes Against The Person incidents were down 2% (169 from 173); Criminal Damage And Public Order incidents up 1% (304 to 308) and Drugs and Offensive Weapons incidents down 24% (117 to 89).

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There were 29 burglaries, exactly the same as 2023, 11 thefts of vehicles (-8%) and 26 thefts from vehicles (-24%). There were 173 thefts from shops (-9%) and 55 thefts of other property (-26%).

Assaults causing harm were up 6% (from 31 to 33) while minor assaults were up 20% (85 up to 102). Criminal damage incidents were down 13% from 83 to 72.

Public order offences were up 4% (100 to 104) and drunkenness offences up 16% (114 to 132).

Possession of drugs for sale or supply incidents were down 40% (20 to 12), Possession of drugs for personal use incidents were down 22% (79 to 62). Possession of offensive weapons incidents were down 31% (16 to 11).

Traffic collision ‘material damage only’ incident were up 10% (296 to 327), Non-Serious Injury Traffic Collisions were down 26% (from 38 to 28). Intoxicated while driving incidents were up 31% (from 70 to 92).

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News

The Full Programme Of Events For Tralee Food Festival Has Been Announced

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Launching this year’s Tralee Food Festival which takes place from May 19-21, were Festival Directors Ken Murphy and Oliver Hurley with organising committee members Ken Tobin and John McCarthy at the Island of Geese. Photo by Dermot Crean

THERE’S just days to go until this year’s Tralee Food Festival and the  full programme of events from Friday to Sunday, May 17-19 has been revealed (see programme below).

It’s hoped to build on the success of last year’s achievements and elevate the festival for both locals and visitors to the town of Tralee.

The 2023 festival highlighted the Island of Geese, Domnick Street and the Square areas of the town with exciting additions of the Abbey Car Park and Garvey’s Indoor Market being added this year.

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The newly named area ‘Sound Bite’, located in the Abbey Car Park will focus on food trucks and live music showcasing a variety of local music and entertainment until 10pm on the Friday and Saturday night.

Local artists and bands such as Noel McAuliffe & Shane Murphy, the renowned Killarney Pianoman Jack Patrick Healy, Aftershock the Band and Tralee Musical Society all hope to rock the Sound Bite stage over the weekend.

Garvey’s Indoor Market will showcase delicious samples of fresh local produce as well as a BBQ Demo from Award Winning Chef Mark Doe who promises to get you BBQ ready for summer!

This year’s festival itinerary incorporates a World of Food Section, Kids Zone, Workshops, Demonstrations, Food Trucks, Market Traders, Live Music, an amazing Taste Trail as well as a ‘Celebrity Cook Off’.

Sponsors include: Cara Credit Union, Calor, John Lane & Sons, Kerry County Council, Lee Strand, Garvey’s Super Valu, Yummy Cafe, John Doughs, Rural Food Skillnet, O’Shea Insurance Brokers, Higgins Waste & Recycling Services, The Ashe Hotel, ef Signs, Total Cleaning Supplies, Clifford’s Cash & Carry, Convivium, McCaffrey’s, The Brand Geeks, The Rose Hotel & Mike Williams IT Support.

See the full programme of events below and more information on this year’s Tralee Food Festival visit www.traleefoodfestival.com .

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News

Gardaí Investigate Burglary At Bookmakers In Tralee

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GARDAI in Tralee are appealing for information regarding a burglary at a bookmakers in Tralee at the weekend.

Between 10pm on Saturday, May 11 and 9am on Sunday morning, entry was gained into Versus Bookmakers on Russell Street, via a skylight on the building.

A quantity of cash was stolen from the premises. Gardaí are appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area around that time to contact them at Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.

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Separately, Gardaí are appealing for information regarding an incident involving damage to a parked vehicle. This happened on Thursday, May 9 in the area near Liber House in Monavalley.

The owner of a vehicle parked their car at 8.45am and returned to it at 6.45pm that evening. When they came back, they discovered their blue Ford Fiesta had been substantially damaged.

It is suspected another vehicle collided with the Fiesta. If anyone witnessed the incident, or has any information, they are asked to contact Tralee Garda Station.

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News, Sport

Tralee Magic Invites Club Members To Annual Awards Night

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THE 2024 Tralee Magic All Stars Basketball Awards Night will be held next Monday, May 20, to celebrate the achievements of the basketball community over the past year and recognise the significant contribution of the players, coaches and volunteers.

The awards night will celebrate the next generation of hoopers from the Shooting Stars Academy, with an All-Star player from each junior team in the club recognised.

This is awarded, not necessarily to the most technically gifted player, but to the teammate who exemplifies selfless play and commitment and dedication to his team and sport.

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There will also be awards presented to Division and Cup Champion teams; All Ireland Club Championship Qualifiers; County/ Regional representatives for 2023; International representatives for 2023; the Club person of the year; Young Club Person of the Year and the Tralee Magic Hall of Fame inductee.

The awards take place at The Rose Hotel on Monday, May 20 with presentations commencing from 6.30pm.

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Entertainment, News

Exhibition Of Work Inspired by Voyages Of St Brendan Opens At Siamsa Tíre

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The opening of the exhibition at Siamsa Tíre on Friday.

AN exhibition entitled ‘Picture This and Imagine That: The Voyages of St. Brendan the Navigator’ was opened at Siamsa Tíre on Friday last.

It is part of this year’s St Brendan The Navigator Festival programme taking place across the coast of Kerry this month.

This exhibition combines two separate exhibitions by two very different artists, each working in uniquely disparate media. De’Angeli is showing 28 water colour paintings (courtesy of Robert and Dr. Olive Pierse, who are the owners of this collection), and Nora Donnelly’s work takes the form of an Art Installation of sound and projection.

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Italian Artist Daniel De’Angeli was inspired by the account of St. Brendan’s Navigatio to make  wonderful water colour paintings on the subject.

It is over 20 years ago since this collection was last exhibited in Kerry.  This series of watercolours on paper were first exhibited in Dublin in 1987 and 1988 and toured in Ireland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Malta.

In 2003 it returned to Ireland and was exhibited in St Brendan’s Church in Fenit and Ardfert Cathedral and in 2005, in Kerry County Library.

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Dr. Nora Donnelly says that she was ‘blown away’ when she first saw De’Angeli’s work. She was so moved and inspired that she decided to make some art that would call on its substance, its heart and spirit and bring it into another area, winding it in and out of sound.

She includes the moods of the ocean and the chanting of monks as well as sounds from all areas and levels of contemporary life in her Installation.

She also makes a nice tight link between her work, the Navigatio and the inspiring Celtic imagination as is evidenced in the Catalogue Essay that accompanies her installation.

This exhibition and the festival is sponsored by Garveys and Muckross House Trustees. The exhibition is free of charge and will be open to the public until May 31 during Siamsa Tíre opening hours Monday – Saturday.

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Health&Fitness, Lifestyle, News

Cyclists Encouraged To Take Part In Event For Down Syndrome Kerry

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Gearing up for this years 3 Peak Challenge, Kevin Murphy Chairperson Killarney Cycling Club – centre, Niamh Cronin and James Doyle Down Syndrome Kerry Denis Cronin, committee member Down Syndrome KerryFiona O’Donoghue, Anne Marie Houlihan and Lisa Barton, members of Killarney Cycling Club.

CYCLING enthusiasts are encouraged to saddle up for Down Syndrome Kerry in partnership with Killarney Cycling Club on Saturday, 15th June, 2024 for this year’s Three Peaks Challenge.

The event, the only one day cycle event Down Syndrome Kerry is associated with this year, promises to be a fabulous day of cycling and fun.

Chairperson of Killarney Cycling Club, Kevin Murphy said, “we will guarantee  plenty of laughs and refreshments along the way, there are two routes available; 100km or 75km, to meet all abilities, covering some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ireland. This is the perfect warm-up for anyone thinking of doing the Ring of Kerry cycle this year or anybody looking for a really well run sportive with great craic compulsory.

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The 100km route challenges the stronger cyclists and the 75km route gives cyclists the chance to become familiar with Moll’s Gap which is part of the Ring of Kerry route.

The cycle sets out from Killarney, heading out the Cork Road. The 75km route (one peak) turns right at Loo Bridge for Kilgarvan and onto Kenmare, while the 100km route, (three peaks) heads over the county bounds to Ballyvourney, onto The Top of Coom and then Kenmare.

Both routes continue on over Moll’s Gap, passing through the picturesque Ladies’ View and back into Killarney, where all participants will be treated to a burger and drink at the finish line.

All cyclists who register online will be entered into a raffle for some great spot prizes kindly donated by our sponsors, winners collecting their prize at the finish line.

Funds raised from this cycle will help Down Syndrome to continue to provide vital services such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and job coaching to their members.

You can register for the cycle which is €40 for Cycling Ireland members, €20 for accompanied under 16’s on event master:- https://eventmaster.ie/event/dW04CnGSwV

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Health&Fitness, Lifestyle, News, SCHOOLS

Spa Community Looks Forward To The Donal Walsh 6K Challenge

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Looking forward to the Spa NS Donal Walsh 6k Challenge on May 26. Photo by Dermot Crean

SPA National School will once again hold the ‘Donal Walsh Spa 6K Challenge’ this month.

This hugely popular event was first held in 2014 and has become a firm favourite on the community calendar in the Spa.

Over the years the event has gone from strength to strength but the upcoming event on Sunday, May 26, promises to be better than ever. The whole school community is busy organising another family fun day in honour of Donal, their past pupil.

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“Everyone seems to really enjoy this day out!” said school principal Peter Linehan. “We want to yet again honour Donal in a special way and so the committee is working to create an event where people of all ages and fitness levels can come together for a few hours, have fun and ‘live life’ just as Donal urged us all to. The “live life” message is just as relevant today as it was in 2014!”

“It really is a triumph of hardwork and teamwork. Huge credit must go to our parents’ association who have been working tirelessly over the past few weeks to ensure that everything will be ready on the day,” added Peter.

The school will certainly be a hive of activity with a fabulous market in operation and children from 6th class coordinating fun games and challenges for young and old all day.

The Parent’s Association is also organising a beautiful food court on site with hot food, ice creams, teas and tasty treats also being served up as well. There will be face painters, live music and Ronaldo Fanzini, King of Mayhem will host a lively show to entertain everyone.

However, the main event of the day will again be the ‘Spa 6K Challenge’ a 6 km looped run/walk starting and finishing at the school. Donal’s parents Fionbarr & Elma will yet again officially start the run/walk at 11.30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to come along and register from 10.00 a.m. on the morning, but they can also pre register at the school. Please call 066 7136618 or e mail  info@spanationalschool.ie for full details.

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