SIAMSA Tire has announced the appointment of Angela Ryan Whyte as its new CEO.
Angela is a past pupil of Kilflynn National School and Presentation Secondary School, Tralee, Her passion for the arts began with her first stage experience in Siamsa Tíre.
Angela holds an Honours M.A. in Drama and Theatre Studies from N.U.I. Galway, as well as an Honours BA in English, Sociology, and Politics, and a Higher Diploma in Education.
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Angela Ryan Whyte is a multi-faceted theatre artist with an eclectic background holding many roles, including actor, playwright, director, producer, and drama facilitator and toured nationally and internationally.
She has been committed to fostering fresh voices and bold storytelling, and co-founded the national playwriting festival, ‘Scripts’, a unique platform for playwrights to develop their craft and connect with enthusiastic theatregoers.
She also has extensive work in youth theatre, her involvement with Jigsaw – The National Centre for Youth Mental Health and held a recent role in Offaly County Council Arts Office.
“Angela along with the dedicated Siamsa Tíre team, will develop a vibrant regional theatre and arts centre by delivering a diverse programme of different art forms, creating new Siamsa Tíre productions, with a focus on artist engagement and the diverse audience and community that it serves, while honouring and incorporating Siamsa Tíre’s traditional heritage past, present and future,” reads a statement from Siamsa Tíre.
A member of Tralee Rowing Club has been chosen to represent Ireland next week at the World Rowing Championships in Canada.
Sean Morris will row in the Men’s Under 19 Quad running from August 18-25, at St. Catharines, Canada, who will host the world’s best rowers across Senior, U23, and U19 categories on a challenging 2000m course.
Two time Olympic Gold Medal winner Paul O’’Donovan will also be part of this Irish squad as he competes in the lightweight men’s single.
Tralee Rowing Club are delighted to congratulate Sean Morris and his family on this incredible achievement, our club is delighted to continue with the wonderful success of club member Zoe Hyde at the Olympics with even more of our members flying the flag high for Irish Rowing.
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Tralee Rowing Club member David Lynch has written an article about Seán’s achievement below…
It is a huge honour for Tralee Rowing Club to have their member Seán Morris compete in the 2024 World Rowing Championships in St. Catharines in Canada.
This is a phenomenal achievement for a club not yet two decades into its existence, which is constantly on the grow and will only further develop thanks to Seán’s pioneering feats.
Seán will row in the stroke seat in the junior men’s 4x boat alongside crew mates Micheal McGrath (Cappoquin RC) Jack Rafferty of St Micheal’s and Rian Claffey from Athlone Boat Club.
Two time Olympic Gold Medal winner Paul O’ Donovan will also be part of this Irish squad as he competes in the lightweight men’s single.
This competition will build on his successful participation and experience at the Coup De La Jeunesse in Amsterdam last year, an indication that Seán was on the path to great things.
Since 2019 Seán has worked towards these impressive achievements under the guidance of his volunteer coaches at Tralee Rowing Club, including his parents Fiona and James.
Their instruction has been crucial in preparing Seán and his fellow juniors for national and, now, thanks to Seán’s determination and grit, international competitions.
They have given generously of their time, including countless early morning sessions and they have travelled to distant venues across the country.
The club would also like to acknowledge that it has taken a village to put Seán in this position and appreciates the generous support of the community and plenty of local businesses which have helped the club to prosper in the past number of years.
Many junior club members would have been involved in national trialling in the past two years, the format for selecting rowers for the international tournaments.
These rigorous tests include a 30 minute long row on the erg machine, a 500m sprint and a 6km time trial (all in 36 hours!!!) Time trials on the water are also held at the National Rowing Centre in Farran Wood.
For those uninitiated, the anticipation and preparation for these tests demand a tremendous amount of psychological and physical conditioning on top of the already hectic junior training schedule.
It is a credit to Seán that he has withstood all these taxing challenges by training strenuously, even in his free time around his Leaving Cert (!!!) with no complaint or grievance to reach the highest stage in world rowing besides the Olympic Games (which he could well reach on his current trajectory!)
In recent times, Seán has spent the past three weeks at an intensive training camp in Cork, pushing himself to his limits to ensure that he brings the best result possible to to his club and his country.
Seán will certainly not be the last TRC junior to compete on the international stage, and his trailblazing efforts, unthinkable previously for such a small club, will hopefully set a high standard that will encourage younger rowers to attempt to replicate his phenomenal achievements.
However, for the moment, we wish this club member who has no limit to his potential the very best of luck.
GARDAI are investigating a criminal damage incident in Tralee last week.
On Friday, August 9 at 11.04pm, a male was observed on CCTV stopping at the front door of the premises at An Sean Mhuileann, North Circular Road.
He kicked the door, causing damage to a panel which was knocked off the door. If anyone living in the property observed this person around the apartments they are asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.
WITH just a few days until the Roses arrive in Tralee, the contestants gathered at Airfield Estate in Dublin this morning to meet the hosts of the selection nights.
In what has become an annual tradition, the Roses met Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas for the RTE photoshoot.
It’s been a busy couple of days for the Roses since Sunday when they met each other for the first time at Barberstown Castle. They enjoyed a visit to The K Club and soaked up the hospitality on offer in Kildare Town.
They’ll take in visits to Tipperary and Cork before arriving in town later this week. Scroll down for photos…
.Pictured at Killarney Racecourse for the launch of their August meeting are Brian Lawlor Group General Manger O’Donoghue Ring Collection, Karl Mc Cay General Manager of Killarney Racecourse, Jessica Galvin Sales & Marketing at Killarney Racecourse and Peig O’Connor Sales & Marketing at Killarney Racecourse. at Killarney Races. Photo: Don MacMonagle
KILLARNEY Racecourse is set to host its three-day summer horse-racing festival from Thursday, August 22 to Saturday, August 24.
The August Festival at Killarney Races offers patrons fantastic racing, socialising, entertainment and so much more at Ireland’s most scenic racecourse.
Thursday and Friday are evening meetings and Saturday is a stylish afternoon affair. Lauren Arthurs and Aidan O’Mahony have been enlisted to judge the O’Donoghue Ring Collection Best Dressed at Killarney Races on Saturday August 24th.
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Thursday National Hunt racing gets underway at 4.33pm, with gates open from 2.30pm. There’ll be live music on the lawn from Resolute and post racing there will be live music in the Jim Culloty Bar from DJ Donal.
Friday Flat racing takes place at 5.10pm with the Kellihers Toyota being the feature race. Again there will be music on the lawn from Resolute. Phil ‘n da Blanks takes to the stage in the Jim Culloty Bar for an après racing party, while the team from TG4 will be on hand to broadcast ‘Rásaí Beo’ live from Ireland’s most scenic racecourse.
Saturday sees the O’Donoghue Ring Collection Best Dressed Day, where glamour takes centre stage as fashion connoisseurs close out the August Festival in spectacular style.
The most fashionable ladies and gentlemen will vie for a prestigious prize of the ultimate luxury escape to Kerry including a three-night stay in a newly refurbished suite at Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa, atmospheric dinners with champagne, spa treatments, whiskey tastings and quintessential Kerry excursions.
Killarney’s Café du Parc will also be on the course with a pop-up bar serving bespoke cocktails and luxury champagne from the French champagne house; Taittinger.
Gates open from 12.30pm with the first race off at approximately 2.30pm. Patrons are advised to book online and come along early.
Adult tickets are available from €20 and children under 14 go free . For all ticket details and festival programme information visit www.killarneyraces.com.
PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: More great Under 7/8/9 football last Sunday morning in Caherslee. All hands on deck again at 11am on Sunday next (18th August) as usual. All welcome!
PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Football-for-Fun will take place at 10.50am on Sunday next (18ú Lúnasa) in Caherslee. (ii) Another exciting and challenging encounter this Thursday (15th – the Holy Day) at 7pm: Na Gaeil v Na Stacaigh in the U11 Boys Central League. Imreofar an cluiche ag Club na nGael ar an gCillín.
CAMPA PEILE: Have you seen Adrienne’s photos on our club website? Here’s a sample…
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FAOI 14: We look forward to the Lee Strand Football (one-day) U14 Tournament (boys born in 2010 or 2011). The games will take place on Saturday September 14th. Trial games will determine who makes the panel! It’ll have to be the best possible Austin Stack Club U14 team. Keep an eye out for group messages for details of training. (Ger Hobbert)
PEIL FAOI 15: (i) We are delighted that our Division 1 boys, tar éis dóibh buachaint ar an nGaeltacht, have qualified for another final…their 2nd of the season…but, as the County District Competition for the U15 boys is underway, there will be a delay in playing the final. This final is expected to be played in mid-September.
We will continue planning, building, working and training for this important match will have extra training sessions for the group on Sundays. Please keep an eye out for group information messages. Also…now is the time to continue putting in the ‘solo miles’ to help maintain fitness and skill levels!
Yes, boys, let’s try to stay fit and injury free for the final. With the bit between the teeth, we hope to be ahead at Becher’s Brook and all the way to the final final whistle! Opposition: Na Gaeil. Up The Rock!
(ii) Our Division 6 lads were unlucky in their semi-final v GGC (Gleann Beithe, Gleann Chárthaigh agus An Cromán).
We are ever so proud of their great effort, spirit and determination. Our men: Oran O’Regan; Conor Murphy, Ediart Topali, Eliot Calleja; Joe O’Halloran, Mark Foley, Oisín Cotter; Ryan Moriarty, Séamus Keenan; Diarmuid Hennessy, Kyle Yoxhall, Nathan O’Connor; David Ahern, Killian Coffey, Tadhg Somers; Liam Swords, Ewan Canty, Jayden O’Dowd, Fionn Cotter, Joe de Barra, Ryan O’Flaherty, Noah Reidy.
(iii) We have 14 players involved in the Tralee District team that played and defeated Ciarraí Láir (Mid-Kerry) in the County Championship. Result…Tralee: 2-12; Ciarraí Láir: 3-4. What a great performance by all the Tralee boys in this hotly contested fixture. Imríodh an cluiche i mBaile an Mhuilinn i gCiarraí Láir. Maith sibh, a bhuachaillí.
The Tralee District team’s next game has been scheduled for this Wednesday evening (14th) in Connolly Park. Opposition: Castleisland District. (iv) Our three boys on the North Kerry Development squad: Anraí Ó Murchú, Conchúr Ó Riagáin, Eoin Ó Mongáin. We look forward to hearing good reports on their All-Ireland final bid! Good luck, boys! Ciarraí Thuaidh Abú! (Ger Hobbert, Dan Ahern)
MINORS: Minor schedule: (i) Monday the 12th: Keanes Supervalu Minor County Championship Group 1 Match 2…Kenmare Shamrocks v the Austin Stack Club. Venue: Kenmare. Our minors travelled down to challenge Kenmare in a must win game.
Training had been going well and the boys were well prepared for the encounter. Well played, Men of The Rock! (ii) Monday the 19th: Keanes Supervalu Minor County Championship Group 1 Match 3…Killarney Legion v the Austin Stack Club. Venue: Doirín, Cill Airne. Throw-in: 7pm. Support would be appreciated.
(iii) The Keanes Supervalu Club A Championship victors…ár bhfoireann rathúil (successful) bhuacach (victorious): Oliver Lata; Aodhán Horgan, Max Maszorak, Gabriel Maszorak; Adam Johnston, Fionnán Ryan, Leon Sweeney, Alex Tuohy, Ben Murphy; Rory Lynch, Ronan Carroll, Jayden Moriarty; Gavin Casey, Ryan O’Discoll, Cormac Bastible; Eoin Mangan, Tadhg Falvey, Jake Carmody, Jack Diggin, Harry Murphy.
CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise: log into www.austinstacks.ie (under ‘shop’).
CLUB LOTTO: Thanks once again to all club lotto supporters and promoters and especially to (i) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (ii) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (iv) Paudie Commane Books, Sráid na Carraige, (v) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (vii) Carmel Cuiltéir, AdeS.
ÁR SÁR-BHANPHEILEADÓIR: It was nice that Fr Pádraig introduced our club’s recent All-Ireland (gold) medallist, Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin, to the congregation at last Saturday’s Vigil Mass in his church, Séipéal Mhuire is Naomh Breandán! Bualadh bos mór!
PEIL SHINSEARACH: ‘Well done’ to our senior club team (Intermediate Club Championship) that defeated Gleann Beithe. Go n-éirí go geal lenár bhfoireann at the next stage.
.Jess McCarthy’s Bar will host an event during National Heritage Week.
EXPLOING the history of Castle Street businesses, and an ecology guided walk in Tralee and following in the footsteps of St Brendan from Fenit to Lerrig are among the many free events taking place across Kerry during National Heritage Week 2024, from Saturday August 17th to Sunday August 25th.
Local heritage groups and organisers, families, communities and individuals in Kerry have responded to this year’s theme of ‘Connections, Routes and Networks’ by organising events showcasing the best of what Kerry’s local heritage has to offer.
Well over 2,000 events will take place nationwide with a full list available on the National Heritage Week website.
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Coordinated by the Heritage Council, some other highlights from this year’s National Heritage Week programme in Kerry includes:
• Architecture in the Kingdom, at the Kerry County Museum (22 August, 7pm to 8pm) – Explore Kerry’s built environment with Victoria McCarthy, Conservation Officer with Kerry County Council.
This talk will focus on Kerry’s built heritage across the centuries, along the byroads, villages, and towns of the county.
• Slí na Feirdhis – Way of the Wild Rose & an Aquatic Ecology Guided Walk, Tralee Town Park (17 August, 10.30am to 12.30pm).
Join a 1.5hr walk with Ecologist Alan Balfe of Tralee Bay Wetlands following an ecological corridor connecting the Rose Garden in Tralee Town Park to the epicentre of ecological restoration in Tralee Bay Wetlands Ecology Park.
You will find a complex mix of habitats supporting large amounts of wildlife including our native, Wild Rose.
• ‘Castle Street Through the Ages: An Evening at Jess McCarthy’s’ will explore the businesses of Castle Street how they began and where they have arrived to.
An informal evening of conversation and discussion on the history of the business network of Castle Street with drinks and nibbles on arrival.
Speakers on the night Justin McCarthy – proprietor of Jess McCarthy and Mike O’Donnell – local expert on the history of Tralee Town Centre
• How to take a photograph with a “pinhole” camera: a workshop with Harry Moore, Kerry Writers’ Museum (17-18 August, 10am to 4pm) – Do you want to take a photograph with a “pinhole” camera?
Kerry Writers’ Museum celebrates photography in its most elemental form with a workshop by Harry Moore, an inspirational “artivist” and a leading exponent of pinhole photography in Ireland.
There’s more events at Kerry County Museum, Fenit, Kilflynn and Gortbrack so to learn more about these and many more events in the Tralee area and beyond, click here to go to the website.
Commenting, Chief Executive of the Heritage Council, Virginia Teehan said:
“Browsing through the over 2,000 events taking place during National Heritage Week this year gives a sense of the shear variety and colour of our nation’s heritage – they cover nature, culture, music, traditions, folklore, writing, history, architecture, archaeology, archives and so much more. It is also a sign of the strength of the sector, the depth of knowledge people have and their generosity in sharing that knowledge. Many of the events are volunteer led, organised by dedicated people who seek no recompense or adulation. We must never take these people for granted and I will continue unapologetically to mention them at every opportunity, such is their importance not only to National Hertiage Week, but to the preservation of Irish heritage in general.”
Two themed days will take place during National Heritage Week. On Saturday 24th of August, Wild Child Day encourages children and families to explore the heritage in their locality. On Sunday, 25th of August, the Heritage Council and the Local Authority Waters Programme invite people to explore National Heritage Week projects that celebrate water and our connections with it.
GARDAI are investigating a criminal damage incident in Tralee last week.
