MET Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning Kerry and the entire western seaboard for tonight and tomorrow morning.
The warning applies to Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Kerry and Cork. There will be heavy and persistent rain at times which may result in localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and outdoor events may be impacted.
The warning is valid from 10pm on Monday to 10am on Tuesday. Looking locally, it’s expected that rain will arrive in the Tralee area from about 3pm but it will be showery and not persistent.
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Later tonight rain will get heavier and more persistent before clearing around 8am on Tuesday morning.
Tuesday will be pleasant and sunny at times with temperatures reaching 20 degrees. Wednesday will be a cooler day with showers at times and similar conditions will apply to Thursday.
.Elaine O’Sullivan from Kilcummin, Killarney winner of the O’Donoghue / Ring Hotels Best Dressed Lady and Tom McGillycuddy, Killorglin, Best Dressed man pictured with Hotel General Manager Brian Lawlor on Ladies Day at Killarney Races on Saturday. Photo: Don MacMonagle
BEST Dressed Day brought the August meeting of Killarney Races to a close on Saturday with some great style on show.
The O’Donoghue Ring Collection Best Dressed Day saw glamour take centre stage as fashion connoisseurs strutted their stuff.
The most fashionable ladies and gentlemen vied 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.
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Judges Lauren Arthurs and Aidan O’Mahony had their work cut out for them but in the end two stood out more than the others.
Elaine O’Sullivan from Kilcummin, Killarney was the winner of the O’Donoghue / Ring Hotels Best Dressed Lady and Tom McGillycuddy, Killorglin won the Best Dressed man award. Well done to both.
Elaine O’Sullivan from Kilcummin, Killarney winner of the O’Donoghue / Ring Hotels Best Dressed Lady and Tom McGillycuddy, Killorglin, Best Dressed man pictured with Hotel General Manager Brian Lawlor and judges Lauren Arthurs and Aidan O’Mahony on Ladies Day at Killarney Races on Saturday. Photo: Don MacMonagle
David Moriarty reports on Kerry FC’s draw away from home last night in Longford…
LONGFORD TOWN 2-2 KERRY FC
Kerry FC returned to League of Ireland action on Saturday evening as they took on Longford Town in Bishopsgate.
The last time the two faced each other in the midlands Longford took the three points on the May Bank Holiday Monday with goals from Francis Campbell, Luke Wade Slater and a fantastic acrobatic consolation goal from Ryan Kelliher.
Kerry FC were in high spirits coming into the game after a dramatic second-round FAI Cup tie last weekend against Bohemians which the Dublin side won on penalties.
Bohemians will play UCD away in the quarter-final, but the country noticed the Kerry FC team’s desire and heart on the day.
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Longford Town are struggling in their centenary year in the League of Ireland as they sit bottom four points adrift of the Kingdom in ninth. A win in Bishopsgate would do the home side a world of good as they look to finish the final quarter of the season strongly.
Kerry FC came out of the traps the fastest and it was evident when they took the lead in the eleventh minute thanks to Ethan Kos. A corner was whipped into the area by Cian Brosnan and Kos rose highest to get on the end of the cross to put Kerry FC ahead.
As time went on, Longford grew into the game and had slightly more possession than Kerry but were unable to create much with it.
That was until the twenty-first minute just ten minutes after Kerry took the lead when Longford would equalise through Francis Campbell. It was a goal made by Mohammed Boudiaf who used great trickery to get into the box and get a shot away.
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Aaron O’Sullivan did very well to keep the initial shot out but could not keep the follow-up at bay as Campbell tapped home for the equaliser.
As the half went on the game became quite scrappy with both sides giving up possession very easily in threatening attacking areas.
Cian Brosnan had a couple of decent chances before the close of the first forty-five with his first being a powerful shot that went wide of Harry Halwax’s right-hand post.
The second was a snapshot just outside the area that hit the top of the crossbar but unfortunately was not accurate enough to trouble the Longford shot-stopper.
Francis Campbell came closest for Longford as they took the reins of the second half from early on with a couple of half-decent chances.
Campbell had an audacious overhead kick and a header go over the crossbar just six minutes after each other. Kerry were struggling to create much and found it hard to get into the opposition’s box to threaten them.
The longer that Kerry went without chances it would only be a matter of time before Longford would pounce and take the lead.
They did just that in the seventy-second minute through an unbelievable scissors kick from Mohammed Boudiaf.
The ball came into the area and without thinking the Town attacker threw his body behind it and the ball nestled into the back of the net in a truly magnificent fashion.
With Kerry FC doing very little to counter the Longford Town pressing it felt as if it would be another typical night in the office for the Kerry FC men but they stuck at it and got an equaliser through Ryan Kelliher just ten minutes after Longford took the lead.
Brilliant feet and skill from Daniel Okwute on the right wing opened space for himself to put the ball in low across the box for Kelliher who was there as usual to put away the chance at hand.
Both sides pressed to find a winner in what would turn out to be an entertaining final ten or so minutes but the points were shared as it finished in a two-all draw.
Kerry would be happy to come away from Longford with a point for the first time and now look forward to the visit of the UCD students next Friday in Mounthawk Park.
LONGFORD TOWN TEAM: 1. HARRY HALWAX, 2. SHANE ELWORTHY (C), 4. HAMIE EGAN, 6. ROSS FAY, 10. ERIC YORO, 12. DANIEL NORRIS, 15. EMRE TOPCU, 18. KARL CHAMBERS, 19. MOHAMMED BOUDIAF (GOAL ‘72), 22. FRANCIS CAMPBELL (GOAL ‘21), 27. DEAN O’SHEA.
SUBS: JACK MCCARTHY, KYLE O’CONNOR, OISIN HAND, VIKTOR SERDENIUK, JORDAN ADEYEMO, EMMANUEL JAMES, JORDAN TALLON, BASTIEN HERY, RYAN BOYLE.
KERRY FC TEAM: 30. AARON O’SULLIVAN, 23. FINN BARRETT, 6. ETHAN KOS (GOAL ‘11), 5. ANDY SPAIN (C), 3. SEAN O’CONNELL, 24. CIAN BARRETT, 7. SEAN MCGRATH, 4. ORAN CROWE, 13. NATHAN GLEESON, 9. RYAN KELLIHER (GOAL ‘82), 17. CIAN BROSNAN.
SUBS: DARRAGH FOLEY, SAMUEL ALADESANUSI, TOGOR SILONG, VICTOR UDEZE, BOBBY AMADASUN, DANIEL OKWUTE, VALERII DOLIA, KENNEDY AMECHI, RONAN TEAHAN.
.Members of the Maharees Conservation Association. Back row from left: Dara O’Connor, Eryn O’Connor, Aidan O’Connor. Front row: Mary Ellen Maunsell, Patricia Browne, Michael O’Leary, Tom Scanlon, Martha Farrell.
MAHAREES Conservation Association members were delighted to learn last month that the group is a finalist in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2024 – in the Heritage Category.
The group has been busy protecting and sharing the rich heritage of Maharees since their formation in 2016 and they’re no stranger to awards, winning national awards at the National Heritage Week Awards, Clean Coasts an Taisce Ocean Heroes Awards and the Outsider Magazine Awards and also a Kerry Community Award in the last year.
The awards ceremony will be held in October at Killashee Hotel in Naas, Co. Kildare where Maharees Conservation Association will be one of 35 national finalists in seven categories competing for one of the €10,000 prizes.
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Maharees Conservation Association Chair, Aidan O’Connor said: “we are delighted with this recognition – when you look at the list of finalists on the National Lottery Good Causes website, it is humbling to see the work of our small community up there with them.”
“We’re very thankful to the National Lottery Good Causes team for shortlisting us, it’s nice for our volunteers to see the work is acknowledged. We have always acted out of a love for Maharees and community and we’re proud to be part of Maharees Conservation Association – what we get from sharing our heritage with our resident and visiting communities and knowing we’re doing our best for the place we live in is what inspires us to keep going.”
St. Brendan’s Basketball Club is gearing up for an exciting new season with training sessions scheduled for all age groups.
Teams will be finalised after the training sessions, and any players returning to basketball after these dates will be placed in lower division sides appropriate to their age groups.
Players who are unable to attend their sessions but intend to return this season are urged to contact their coaches.
The academy for U10s to U6s (boys and girls born between 2015 and 2020) kicks off the week of September 9th. For more information on the Academy, please contact Fergal O’Sullivan.
For any inquiries or to confirm attendance, players are encouraged to reach out to their respective coaches. St. Brendan’s Basketball Club looks forward to welcoming everyone back to the court for what promises to be an exciting season ahead!
BE the first to join Les Mills BODYPUMP at Manor West Hotel Leisure Club!
A first for Kerry, The Les Mills BODYPUMP 30 minute classes are launching this September at Manor West Hotel Leisure Club. Les Mills BODYPUMP classes are the ideal workout for anyone looking to get lean, toned, and fit – fast.
Les Mills BODYPUMP revolutionises full-body fitness by combining light to moderate weights with high-repetition exercises, offering an unparalleled workout experience.
Led by trained instructors, participants are guided through scientifically-proven movements, with the added boost of motivating music and encouragement.
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Central to Les Mills BODYPUMP’s effectiveness is ‘The Rep Effect’, a groundbreaking approach to resistance training.
This program is designed to sculpt shoulders, define arms, strengthen and tone legs, firm glutes, and tighten the core, making it the ultimate choice for anyone seeking a sculpting and toning fitness solution.
Join Cristina and Daniel for a live, in-person Les Mills class, where they’ll guide you through the full workout. They’re there to motivate, inspire, and challenge you to push yourself harder and reach your goals.
Les Mills has been delivering life changing fitness experiences since 1968 when their namesake four time Olympian Les Mills opened his first gym. Les Mills is on a mission to create a fitter planet.
This doesn’t mean making people work out. It means helping people fall in love with fitness so that they want to work out.
Les Mills BODYPUMP group exercise at Zero Gravity Fitness Studio, Manor West Hotel begin on 9th September and is bookable now. Classes are available to members and non-members of the Manor West Hotel Leisure Centre.
Les Mills BODYPUMP Monday 7.30pm, Wednesday at 10am & 7.30pm and Friday at 7am & 10am. To book your place call 066 7194512 or email leisure@manorwesthotel.ie
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…
Ireland uses penalty points to enforce the rules of the road and improve road safety. If you commit a motoring offence, and the penalty for the offence includes penalty points, your driving licence will be endorsed with one or more penalty points.
Some traffic offences have other penalties, such as fines as well as penalty points. While penalty points are endorsed on your driving licence, the points do not physically appear on the licence.
Your penalty points are recorded on your driving licence record, which is held on the National Vehicle and Driver File operated by the Department of Transport.
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Penalty point endorsements remain on your licence record for 3 years and must be notified to your insurance company when applying for motor insurance. Endorsements on your licence record will often lead to an increase in your motor insurance premium.
How do penalty points work?
Penalty points are recorded on your driving licence when you are convicted in court of a driving offence that attracts penalty points or you pay a fixed charge notice that was issued to you for an offence that also carries penalty points
If you get 12 penalty points in any 3 year period, you are automatically disqualified from driving for 6 months. Learner permit drivers are disqualified if they have 7 penalty points. This lower threshold also applies for the first 2 years of a driver’s first full driving licence.
What are the rules in relation to fixed charge and penalty offences?
Fixed notice penalties are issued for driving offences that attract penalty points and/or just a fine.
If you receive a fixed notice penalty, you will be issued a notice by the Department of Transport.
If you pay the fixed charge fine within 56 days, you will get a further notice from the Department of Transport confirming that the penalty points will be added to your driving licence. The penalty points will be added to your licence 28 days after that.
If you do not pay the fixed charge fine within 56 days, you will get a summons to appear in the District Court.
If you are convicted of a driving offence in court, the court will notify the Department of Transport of the number of penalty points attached to that conviction.
The Department of Transport will then issue a notification that these penalty points will be added to your driving licence 28 days after the notification date.
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How long do penalty points stay on my licence?
Penalty points remain on your licence record for 3 years. Any period where your licence is out of date or you are serving a court disqualification does not count as part of the 3 years.
If you accumulate 12 points or 7 where applicable and are disqualified from driving for 6 months, the points which led to the disqualification are removed at the end of the 6 months.
But if you had more offences that had not been endorsed on your licence record by the time you started your 6 month suspension, these extra points would be added to your licence record and would remain on your licence for 3 years (from the time your licence was reinstated).
What happens to my licence if I have 12 penalty points or 7 where applicable?
If you have been notified by the Department of Transport that you have been disqualified from driving because you have reached 12 penalty points or more, you must surrender your driving licence to the National Driver Licence Service for the period of 6 months.
What motoring offences result in penalty points?
The Road Traffic Act 2002, as amended, legislates for motoring offences that incur penalty points. The Road Safety Authority maintains an up-to-date list of penalty point motoring offences.
Examples of how penalty points and fines are awarded.
Speeding offences:A fixed charge fine of €160, together with 3 penalty points. If you have been caught speeding on a police traffic camera, you will get a notice of your fine and penalty points for the offence by post. You have 28 days in which to pay your fine from the date the notice is issued to you.
If you do not pay your fine, the fine then increases to €240, which you must pay within 28 days. If after this time (56 days) you still have not paid your fine, the offence is referred to the courts.
If you are convicted in court of speeding offences and non-payment of fines, you will automatically receive 5 penalty points and a fine up to a maximum of €1,000.
Seatbelt offences: If you drive without a seatbelt or allow children under 17 years to travel in your car without a seatbelt, you will incur a fixed charge fine of €120.
You must pay this fine within 28 days or face an increased fine of €180 payable within 56 days of the offence. 3 penalty points will be added to your licence if you pay the fine on time.
If you are convicted in court for non-wearing of a seatbelt, 5 penalty points will be added to your licence and you will be liable to a €2,000 fine for a first offence. Read more about seatbelts and the law in Ireland.
Motor insurance offences: If you drive without insurance, you will get 5 penalty points and will have to appear in court.
The court can issue a fine of up to €5,000 and can send you to prison for up to 6 months. The court can disqualify you from driving instead of issuing penalty points.
Careless driving: If you drive ‘a vehicle in a public place without due care and attention’ you can get up to 5 penalty points on your licence and a fine of up to €5,000.
If careless driving causes death or serious bodily harm, you are liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for a term of up to 2 years or to a fine of up to €10,000 or to both.
What happens if someone else was driving my vehicle?
If the driving offence was detected by camera, the notice is sent to the registered owner of the vehicle. If the registered owner was not driving at the time of the offence they should fill out the form attached to the notice, giving details of the person who was actually driving.
This should then be returned to the Fixed Charge Processing Office with the original notice. Do not enclose payment. The Gardaí then issue a notice to the driver.
Do penalty points apply to all Irish driving licences?
Yes. Penalty points apply to both learner permits and full Irish driving licences. Penalty points also apply to drivers with foreign driving licences driving in Ireland.
If someone is driving in Ireland on a foreign licence, a record will be created for penalty points. If the driver accumulates 12 penalty points in a 3-year period, they are disqualified from driving in Ireland.
How do you find out how many penalty points you have on your driving licence?
To find out how many penalty points are on your driving licence record, contact the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) at 0818 700 800 or email info@ndls.ie and quote your driving licence number.
What happens if you have penalty points from other jurisdictions?
Penalty points from other countries (including EU/EEA member states and the United Kingdom) are not recognised between states.
Although a European Convention on driving disqualifications was signed by the member states in June 1998, it is not currently in force.
However, the UK and Ireland have a separate agreement that allows each country to recognise disqualifications (but not penalty points) due to certain offences.
Can penalty points be cancelled?
If you have been issued with penalty points (or a fixed charge without penalty points), you can apply to the Gardaí for the points to be cancelled. You will have to show that there are good procedural or exceptional grounds for cancellation.
Procedural grounds – examples of this include:
• A technical problem meant that wrong information was recorded (for example, the wrong speed limit was detected)
• You are exempt from the offence, for example, you have an exemption from wearing a seatbelt. See our document on seatbelts)
• You have been penalised for not having tax or insurance, but you can show that you had motor tax or insurance at the time of the alleged offence
• The car had been stolen and you have been sent a fixed charge notice and/or penalty points for offences committed after the theft of the vehicle
• You no longer owned the vehicle
Exceptional grounds – examples of this include
• You broke the speed limit because you were bringing someone to the hospital
• You broke the speed limit because you were responding to an emergency in your home (for example, a fire or gas leak)
• You can get the Fixed Charge Notice Cancellation Request Form and guidance notes on filling out the form on garda.ie.
• Deirdre Vann Bourke, Kerry Citizens Information Manager, said: “For anyone needing information, advice or have an advocacy issue, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information team in Kerry on 0818 07 7860, they will be happy to assist and make an appointment if necessary.
The offices are staffed from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie for further information.”
Unwanted hair is such an issue for both males and females so why not avail of our fantastic August offer of 50% off for underarm and bikini for only €75, normally €150.
If you are tired of waxing, shaving, and plucking, maybe it is time for laser hair removal for more long-lasting results.
You can expect a 10% – 25% reduction in hair after one treatment. Everybody’s hair growth will be different, and the number of treatments will depend on this. All this will be discussed at your initial consultation.
After finishing the treatment, maintenance tops up may be required. For most people, the convenience and the time saving are both key to starting laser hair removal.
For others, the growth of hair and the density is making social situations difficult. Long-term it saves both money and time. Ingrown hairs are also one of the many reasons why people opt for laser.
So, if you want to start your journey with us, avail of our August offer of 50% off for underarm and bikini for only €75, normally €150.
Contact this multi-award clinic via phone 086 0786120 or email chrc@bonsecours.ie to book your appointment now!
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, says some great character actors feature in the movies today…
One of the first actors and roles I really took notice of was Burgess Meredith who played The Penguin in the 1960’s “Batman” television show.
Little did I know that this was the start of watching out for the character actors, not necessarily the stars. Also, I later found out just what an acclaimed and award winning actor he was.
So imagine my delight when there are two Meredith films on this weekend. Grumpy Old Men (Saturday 3.50pm RTE1) – a category I find myself approaching ever closer – tells of two retirees, widowers and neighbours, John and Max, played with delicious glee by Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.
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Their mutual teasing and one-upmanship takes a turn for the intense when they both fall for attractive widower Ariel (Ann-Margaret).
Also starring Daryl Hannah, Kevin Pollack and the aforementioned Meredith, the true joy is seeing the comic duo geniuses Lemmon and Matthau bouncing off each other again.
DC League of Super Pets (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) is a different slant on the Super Hero genre as Superman’s pet Krypto and shelter dog Ace have to work with other animals to save captured heroes from the evil clutches of Lex Luthor.
Starring the vocal talents of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski and Keanu Reeves, the sequel to this is due to be released imminently.
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Although the sequels became a bit silly, Rocky (Saturday 9pm RTE2) was a low budget drama that became the highest grossing movie of 1976 as well as launching a significant number of sequels.
Sylvester Stallone wrote himself the role of a lifetime as an unknown boxer who is given a shot at the heavyweight title when the current champion, Apollo Creed, decides to celebrate the American bicentennial.
Even though he was on his uppers, Stallone refused to sell his screenplay script to the studios unless he was given the role of Rocky. The script went on to be nominated for the Best Original Screenplay at the year’s Academy Awards.
This is a really tight story, well directed by John G Avildsen, which won him the Best Director Oscar, and also starred Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers and the afore mentioned Burgess Meredith as Rocky’s coach, Mickey.
While on the script theme, Tony Scott’s crime thriller True Romance (Saturday 9.15pm TG4) was an early Tarantino screenplay, that he sold to finance “Reservoir Dogs”.
It stars Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette as newlyweds who make a potentially fatal mistake as they steal a stash of drugs from the Mob to fund their new lifestyle.
Also starring Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt and Christopher Walken, the film includes the Tarantino lodestones – a Southern Californian setting, pop cultural references and slow motion violence, although to be honest it does show its age a bit at times. Enjoy!
“Echoes of the Isles” is the latest project from soprano Sharon Lyons and Kerry Scotia Ensemble.
At 5pm on this Sunday in KDYS, Denny Street, Tralee, Sharon and Kerry Scotia Ensemble will perform original arrangements of folk songs from Ireland, Scotland and England.
TraleeToday.ie readers can avail of a special 10% discount if tickets are purchased from Eventbrite (click here) by using promo code SCOTIATRALEE10
Backed by a string quartet and classical piano, soprano Sharon Lyons will sing beautiful celtic classics like Caledonia, Isle of Hope, Raglan Road, Red is the Rose, Siul a Run and many more.
All of the music for the concert was arranged specially by Cork composer Richard Rudkins.
Sharon is a world renowned soprano and recording artist. Her single, Sacrifice, which was recorded for the Vikings TV show recently surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify.
She performs all over the world and has sung for the pope and various international leaders. Kerry Scotia Ensemble are a group of professional string and piano players based in Kerry.
They were established in 2016 with the aim of bringing high quality classical performances to audiences in Kerry. They have been supported by grants and awards from Kerry County Council, the Arts Council and the Department of Culture.
Tickets for the concert are limited and cost €20 for adults and €10 for children (U16). They are available for purchase on Eventbriteor on the door.
.Kyle Clifford, James Riordan and Mark Gazi at CBS The Green on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE were mostly happy faces at the schools around Tralee this morning as the Leaving Cert results were revealed.
While students could access them online from 10am, some still chose to come into the schools to meet up with friends and share their good news. They were greeted by the Principals and some of the teaching staff who congratulated them on their achievements.
Over 1,800 students received their Leaving Certificate results across the county. Minister for Education Norma Foley wished all the students receiving results the best for the future.
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“I would like to congratulate each and every one of you on this milestone, which brings reward and recognition for all your work and dedication over the past number of years,” she said.
“This is an exciting moment in your life, as you look ahead to the many great and varied opportunities that lie ahead. Whether your next step will take you into the world of further or higher education, an apprenticeship, work, or other possibilities, I would like to wish you every success and happiness for all to come.” Scroll down for photos…
Student Saoirse Kerins with dad John Kerins and mom Helen Kerins at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanHolly Leane, Lucy O’Donnell and Grace Kirby at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Lily Parker, Laura Reilly, Katie Nix and Labhraidh Costello at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanThomas Dereki, Raymond Lowe and Cody O’Shea at CBS The Green on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Odhran Tobin and Tiernan O’Carroll at CBS The Green on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJosh Elvins, Billy Breathnach and Brian Ó Domhnaill at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Principal Ruáirí Ó Cinnéide with students Luke Ó Chathasaigh and Dáithí Ó Loinsigh at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanStephen O’Shea, with parents Alan and Karin, looking at his results at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Siobhan Clifford (centre) with Kerry Falvey and Mary Clifford at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJamie Horgan, Rory Cantillon and Brendan Dwyer at CBS The Green on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.John Feeley, Noah Edwards Jack McCarthy, Jakub Mikolajczuk and Stephen O’Shea at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSarah Maunsell and Kate McGarrell at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanBiye Guo Róisín Rahilly, Rachel Feeley and Mohamed Abdalla, all of whom received over 600 points, at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday, morning. Photo by Dermot CreanStephen Barrett and Ronan Mulrooney at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ivan Hurley previews Kerry FC’s clash against Longford Town on Saturday night…
And then there were nine. Yep, you read that right, the league officially ticks past the three-quarter mark tomorrow and we face into the final nine games of the season with the trip to Longford Town (kick-off 7.30pm).
From here on in, these will be the final meetings between the sides, with only four home games remaining for Kerry FC this season.
After an absorbing Cup game against Bohemians last Sunday, attention now turns back to the League for the so-called run-in.
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Despite Kerry exiting the cup on penalties, there has been a serious buzz around the club for the week having brought 7-time winners Bohemians all the way to penalties.
But that buzz now needs to be transferred onto the pitch and it starts tomorrow against bottom-placed Longford Town.
One could argue that Kerry could be further up the table at this stage of the competition. With 27 points available in the remaining games, mathematically speaking the Kingdom has an outside chance of reaching the elusive playoff places.
However, a more realistic story is the progress shown by the club in their second year in the competition. A win would take the Mounthawk club seven points clear of the bottom which in itself is a huge achievement for the new boys.
Longford come into the game on a run of 5 straight defeats in the league, most recently losing 1-4 at home to Treaty United.
But Kerry are without an away league win in 2024 and Longford having last weekend off to build up to this one, the home side will see this as a huge opportunity to take all three points and close the gap to 9th by a single point.
Longford Town are the only team Kerry have managed a home double over in the club’s history. A convincing 3-0 win over ‘De Town’ in April was followed up with a 2-1 home win back in June in Mounthawk Park. But Longford took the spoils in Bishopsgate back in June.
Following a thrilling Cup game against Bohemians that lasted 120 minutes last Sunday, Conor McCarthy reported a few soar bodies after the match.
In positive news goalkeeper Antonio Tuta is closer to a return from his ankle injury and could feature in this one. Valerii Dolia returned from injury to make the Matchday squad last weekend, expect the Ukrainian to feature here.
“We’ve plenty of soar bodies this week after the Bohemians game but we gave the players a couple of rest days to get themselves back right,” said Conor McCarthy.
“We’ve seen them in training since coming back and they are as hungry as ever to keep going. We are putting everything into Saturday’s game now, the boys know what we need to do and we have a target set for the last 9 games to finish the season as strong as possible. It’s great to have Valerii back in the group, it’s earlier than we all thought which is great. We need everyone available to us now to close out the season in the best possible way.”
MILLTOWN and Valentia town centres will benefit from combined funding of €99,950 allocated by the Department of Rural and Community Development under Measure 3 of the Town Centre First Suite of Supports 2024.
Milltown will receive €49,950 whilst Valentia will receive €50,000. The funding is part of a nationwide allocation targeted at assisting local authorities to create a pipeline of significant, well-developed projects in local towns across Ireland.
Welcoming the news, Minister for Education and Kerry T.D, Norma Foley, said: “I am delighted that Valentia and Milltown will receive almost €100,000 in Town Centre First funding.”
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“In Milltown, the funding will go towards the project to reimage the Milltown heritage quarter and the Milltown Civic Centre. The Town Centre First project will support the delivery of the detailed design, planning and assessments necessary to advance the proposal to construction stage.
“In Valentia, the funding will go towards assessing the rejuvenation of the disused Coast Guard houses. This will involve a thorough investigation into the present condition of the structures, assessment of rehabilitation costs, and evaluation of their suitability for housing. The project seeks to restore these historic buildings while addressing the pressing need for affordable accommodation.”
.Cllr Angie Baily, Mayor of Tralee Mikey Sheehy and Billy Nolan at ‘Castle Street Through the Ages: An Evening at Jess McCarthy’s’ on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was an entertaining and a insightful gathering at a Tralee pub on Thursday to learn more about the history of one of our most famous streets.
‘Castle Street Through the Ages: An Evening at Jess McCarthy’s’ saw the proprietor of the aforementioned pub, Justin McCarthy and local historian Mike O’Donnell speak about Castle Street and its rich history.
The event, which was part of National Heritage Week, was sold out and a great opportunity to learn more about the local area and the businesses on the street through the years.
.Justin McCarthy of Jess McCarthy’s Bar with Colette O’Connor of Tralee Chamber, Martha Farrell of Tralee Tidy Towns and local history expert Mike O’Donnell at ‘Castle Street Through the Ages: An Evening at Jess McCarthy’s’ on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanKerry Lewis, Anne O’Donnell, Melanie O’Donnell and Claire O’Donnell at ‘Castle Street Through the Ages: An Evening at Jess McCarthy’s’ on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Billy Ryle says Minister Norma Foley is as good as her word as Kerry’s Leaving Cert cohort deliver outstanding results…
The 2024 Leaving Cert cohort achieved a great success today when the exam results were issued at 10am by the State Examinations Commission (SEC) directly to candidates through the Candidate Self Service Portal (CSSP). Results are also available in schools from 10am.
Leaving Cert results in Kerry are superb again this year so congratulations to all concerned.
When it comes to achievement in the Leaving Cert and securing places in Further, Tertiary and Higher Education, Kerry students win the gold medal.
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While success should be celebrated, it’s important to consider your options during the next few days and to keep a close eye on the fast-moving timeline.
CAO offers will flood into Kerry when Round One is released at 2pm on Wednesday, 28th August and important decisions will have to be made about your next step.
Leaving Cert results were issued early again this year as the timeline gets back to normal after the disruptive Covid years.
60,839 candidates took the Leaving Cert this year – 56,791 sat for the established Leaving Cert and 4,048 opted for the Leaving Cert Applied (LCA). 1,840 candidates from Kerry took the 2024 Leaving Cert exam – 1,713 sat for the established Leaving Cert and 127 opted for the LCA.
Once again, there was no return to 2019 pre-pandemic grade levels in the 2024 Leaving Certificate results. Minister Norma Foley gave a commitment that the 2024 Leaving Cert exam results would, on aggregate, be no lower than the 2023 results and she was as good as her word.
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The post-marking adjustment applied by the SEC following the marking process made sure that would be the case. Of the 405,171 Leaving Cert individual results, 68% were increased in the marking adjustment, compared to 71% in 2023.
The remainder were unchanged. No marks were adjusted downwards. So, the overall results in 2024 have been adjusted up by an average of 7.5%, compared to 7.9%. last year.
The range of marking adjustment was from 12.1%, added to those at the bottom of the scale, to 4.8%, added to those at the top of the scale. Good news, indeed for Kerry candidates, whose overall results are every bit as strong as last year.
Candidates can see their marks, including marks for each component and the post marking adjustment, on the CSSP from 12.00 on Tuesday, 27th August.
Candidates can apply on the CSSP to view their scripts online between 17.00 on Tuesday, 27th August and 20.00 on Wednesday, 28th August.
LCA application to view scripts is done online during the same timeline. It’s well worth viewing your marked scripts before deciding to appeal any subject(s) results. The facility to view marked scripts is provided free of charge.
Both scripts marked manually and scripts marked online will be available to candidates for viewing. In the case of the former, each candidate will be assigned one of two three-hour sessions on Saturday, 31st August.
Session One is from 09.30 to 12.30, Session Two is from 14.00 to 17.00. Online access to view scripts that were marked online will also be available on the CSSP from 09.00 on Saturday, 31st August to 09.00 on Sunday, 1st September.
Any candidate who wishes to submit an appeal application against an awarded grade – commonly called ‘applying for a recheck’ – can do so on the CSSP between 10.00 on Sunday, 1st September and 17.00 on Monday, 2nd September.
The results of appeals will be available to view on a candidates CSSP from 11.00 on Friday, 27th September.
Appeal results will also be available on Schools Portals from 11.00 on Friday, 27th September. The appeal fee is €40 per Leaving Cert subject and €15.50 per LCA subject. The fee is refunded if the appeal is successful.
The timelines for candidates to apply to view scripts and to lodge their appeal applications are very short.
The SEC maintains that these timelines are essential to ensure that the remaining stages of the appeal process can be completed as quickly as possible.
The SEC will not accept late applications for viewing scripts or for submitting an appeal against an awarded grade.
Latest CAO data confirms a final application figure of 83,537 applicants, down 689 from 84,226 in 2023. CAO has received 2,362 applications from County Kerry. That’s a slight decrease on the 2023 figure of 2,394.
The blue riband courses are again in high demand and will require high points to secure a course offer.
However, with over 50,000 places on offer this year, applicants can be very hopeful of a college offer.
All will be revealed when CAO Round One of offers is released next Wednesday. I sincerely hope that it will be a joyful day for Kerry’s CAO applicants.
SEC/CAO TIMELINE 2024
• Fri., 23rd Aug: Leaving Cert results issued online at 10.00
• Tues., 27th Aug.: Candidates can see their marks on the CSSP from 12.00
• Tues., 27th Aug.: Online application to view exam scripts opens at 17.00
• Wed., 28th Aug.: Online application to view exam scripts closes at 20.00
• Wed., 28th Aug.: CAO Round One offers online from 14.00
• Thurs., 29th Aug: CAO available place facility opens at 12.00
• Sat., 31st Aug.: viewing of scripts marked manually from 09.30 to 12.30
• Sat., 31st Aug.: viewing of scripts marked manually from 14.00 to 17.00
• Sat., 31st Aug.: viewing of scripts marked online from 09.00
• Sun., 1st Sept: viewing of scripts marked online closes at 09.00
• Sun., 1st Sept: application to appeal opens at 10.00
• Mon. 2nd Sept: application to appeal closes at 17.00
• Tues., 3rd Sept: accept Round One offer by 15.00
• Mon., 9th Sept: CAO Round Two offers online at 14.00
• Wed., 11th Sept: accept Round Two offers by 15.00
• Tues., 17th Sept: CAO Round Three offers online at 10.00
• Thurs., 19th Sept: accept Round Three offers by 15.00
• Fri., 27th Sept.: results of Leaving Cert appeals released at 11.00
• Many Post-Leaving Cert (PLC) courses still have vacancies
• Tertiary Degree course applications accepted to late September
• Apply now to State Agencies for training courses
• Many schools cater for repeat Leaving Cert students
• Double check all important dates on official correspondence
• The confidential help line free phone number is 1800 265 165
• Good luck to all candidates getting Leaving Cert results today
• Billy Ryle is a Career Guidance Counsellor and Educational Commentator
.Crew and team behind the scenes image after a day filming on Bromore Cliffs, outside Ballybunion,
THIS week, Listowel Race Company launched a video campaign which showcases some of the magic and beauty of the North Kerry landscape in the run up to the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival next month.
It features the historic and storied past of the vibrant town of Listowel and, most importantly, the wonderful, warm welcome and festivities that await all ages as preparations proceed in earnest for the forthcoming Festival from Sunday 22nd to Saturday 28th of September.
The campaign features well known local faces including horse trainer, Eoin McCarthy, publican and writer, Billy Keane, Chairman of Listowel Race Company, David Fitzmaurice, Secretary/Manager Brenda Daly, Head Groundsman Dan O’Connell, Enclosures Manager, John Sheehan, jockey Aoife O’Brien and this year’s judges of the McElligotts Kia Ladies Day Rosanna Davison and Heidi Higgins.
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Featuring dramatic footage of the spectacular scenery off Bromore cliffs, horses riding out on Beale Beach and drone footage of Listowel Town, the core message of the campaign is when you come to the Listowel Races it truly is a complete experience as there is so much to do and see in North Kerry by day and by night. (see video below)
The concept for the campaign was developed by Orla Diffily and produced in association with George Doyle and Paudi Cronin of Neustock Media.
It was filmed over approximately 2 weeks from the end of July to early August with the crew utilising every sunny day to full advantage. It has a “movie” cinematic texture so as to make it visually appealing and already has over 100,000 views on social media platforms.
.Former Roses lend their support to the Bewleys Big Coffee Morning Social For Hospice.
ONE of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Kerry Hospice takes place next month.
The annual coffee morning, sponsored by Bewleys, will be held at homes, pubs, clubs, hotels and businesses all over the county on Thursday, September 26.
The Bewleys Big Coffee Morning Social For Hospice is one of the biggest days for Together For Hospice which is a national fundraising body for 24 specialist Hospice and Palliative Care providers in Ireland.
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A number of former Roses lent their support to the fundraiser on their visit to the town earlier this week.
Every cent that is raised in Kerry stays in Kerry. Bewleys are in their 32nd year of sponsoring the event and millions of euro have been raised for services right around the country.
If you want to host a coffee morning or find out where in Kerry people are hosting fundraisers in your area, contact the Kerry Hospice Foundation via their Facebook page by clicking here or on the website by clicking here.
The most recent fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, August 19th at the club grounds.
Lucky Numbers: 10 – 19 – 23
Bonus Ball: 3
There was no jackpot winner on this occasion.
Congratulations to our match 3 winner (€200) : Alan O’Connor, Kenmare
Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 2nd 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.
Garveys Supervalu County Senior Football Championship Round 1: Bishop Moynihan Cup Draw
Milltown/Castlemaine will take on Spa Killarney in Round 1 of the 2024 Garveys County Senior Football Championship following the conclusion of the opening round draw on Monday evening. Date, time and venue to be confirmed.
Kerry South Development Squads: Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Represented
Two finals and two wins for the Kerry South U15s and U16s on Saturday with Milltown/Castlemaine GAA delighted to see representation on both teams. Charlie Griffin lined out for the Kerry South U16s in a good win over Longford and Cathal Moriarty was part of the management team whilst Jan Ziober and Donnacha Quirke were involved with the Kerry South U15s who had an extra time victory against Kildare and Stephen Roche was part of the management also. Great to see the club represented and all the lads doing us proud with The Kingdom!
Congratulations: Wedding Bells!
All involved in Milltown/Castlemaine GAA would like to offer our congratulations to Senior Men’s Player Eanna O’Connor and Senior Ladies Player Tina Galvin following their wedding last Saturday. We hope you had a wonderful occasion and that you both enjoy many years of health and happiness together!
U7 Boys:
Milltown/Castlemaine’s U7 Boys are training at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown on a weekly basis. Training takes place at the moment on Saturday morning’s at 9:30am. For more information please contact Colin McKenna on 087-0687653.
MC Minis:
Training commenced on Saturday 6th April in the Nagle Rice Community Centre at 9:30am and will continue weekly at the same time. This age group would be for boys born in 2019 and 2020 (Parent/Guardian required to be in attendance to assist) and for girls born in 2018, 2019 or 2020 (Parent/Guardian required to be in attendance to assist). For more information please contact Caitlyn Corkery on 087-2471416.
U8 Girls:
Training is on Saturday mornings at 9:15am at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown. This age group is for girls born in 2016 and 2017. For more information please contact Derry O’Sullivan on 087-7550401.
The team will be participating in an upcoming blitz against Austin Stacks, Laune Rangers and Kerins O’Rahillys on Saturday, August 24th at 11:00am.
U9 Boys:
Training is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:15pm at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown. This age group is for boys born in 2015 and 2016. For more information please contact Garry Murphy on 087-9432746.
U10 Girls:
Training is on Monday evening’s at 6:00pm at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown. This age group is for girls born in 2014 and 2015. For more information please contact Tommy Cronin on 087-1227099.
U11 Boys: Training Continues/Jerry Foley Memorial Tournament Participation
Milltown/Castlemaine’s U11 Boys be training this week on Thursday, August 22nd (tomorrow) at 6:10pm at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown.
The U11s will also be partaking in the annual Jerry Foley Memorial Tournament hosted by Firies GAA on Saturday, August 24th in Farranfore. All support welcome.
U13 Boys: Central Region Round Round 5 Rescheduled Fixture/Rose Cup Shield Success
Training is on weekly for both the Green and White teams. For more information or if you are new to the area and would like to join please contact Haulie Clifford on 087-6932126.
Congratulations and well done to the Milltown/Castlemaine U13s squad and management who had a terrific success on Saturday at the Rose of Tralee Invitational Tournament. The lads emerged winners in the Shield Final. A well deserved achievement for a great group of players who have played some mighty football throughout the season so far ably assisted by a hardworking management team. Keep up the great work
Back on the Central Region front this week, Milltown/Castlemaine’s Green and White teams will face Kerins O’Rahillys at the Paddy Burke Memorial Park, Milltown on Saturday, August 24th. The Green team will be in action at 6:00pm whilst the White team will play at 7:00pm. All support welcome as always.
All Welcome To Join In:
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 Tidy Towns:
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 always available at the club grounds 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 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
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
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chairperson.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie
For emergencies, please call 087 409 3530 (Club Mobile Phone).
WITH just days to go until the new school year begins, Primary School Teachers in Kerry are being called on to register for the Blue Star Programme.
In its 14th year, the award-winning Programme teaches children about the European Union. To date, over 1,200 schools and an estimated 200,000 pupils have completed the Programme, with 17 schools in Kerry participating in the Programme last year.
Schools participating in the Blue Star Programme may receive a visit to the school from a politician or a diplomat. Minister for Education Norma Foley TD visited Abbeydorney National School in Tralee and MEP Seán Kelly visited Kiltallagh National School in Castlemaine.
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From this week until October 11, 2024, the National Implementation Body, European Movement Ireland invites primary schools across Ireland to register and complete the Blue Star Programme, in particular Gaelscoileanna, island schools and DEIS schools.
Participating classes learn about European history, geography, culture, and the EU institutions in a fun, informative and accessible way that complements the national primary curriculum.
Aspects of the Programme include cross-cultural activities, such as learning basic phrases in other European languages and celebrating European cultural days. Additionally, the Programme encourages pupils to learn about the European elections, in particular the role of MEPs and the differences between the EU Institutions.
Teachers have the flexibility to integrate the Programme into their lesson plans and tailor EU projects to their classes’ aptitude and ability. The Programme is open to all primary school ages, from junior infants to sixth class, and is designed to be run in all school settings across Ireland. Gaelscoileanna can avail of Clár na Réalta Goirme i nGaeilge.
European Movement Ireland (EM Ireland) is the National Implementation Body for the Blue Star Programme.
EM Ireland is an independent not-for-profit, membership organisation dedicated to developing the connection between Ireland and the EU and the Programme is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
We’re thrilled to be back after the long summer break! This year’s academy promises lots of fun, along with expert coaching for kids who are eager to learn and grow in basketball.
Calling all boys and girls born between 2016 – 2020!
Whether you’re returning or just starting out, now is the perfect time to get involved!
U6 (born 2019 – 2020)
Training at Mounthawk School Gym
Thursdays 6-7pm, starting September 5th
U8 (born 2017 – 2018)
Training at Mounthawk School Gym
Fridays 6-7pm, starting September 5th
U10 (born 2015 – 2016)
Training at Mounthawk School Gym
Fridays 7-8pm, starting September 5th
Have questions? Reach out to us at:
Email: traleemagicbc@gmail.com
When contacting us, please include:
– Child’s name
– Child’s date of birth
– Parent’s name
– Parent’s contact number
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
Basketball Preseason Trials &Training
With the official start of the basketball season fast approaching, preseason training is intensifying and trials are being organized. Join us as we prepare for an exciting season ahead!
🏀 U14 Girls Basketball Preseason Training 🏀
For girls born in 2012 & 2013, the next preseason basketball training sessions are
When:
Thursday, 29th August | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 3rd Sept | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: CBS, The Green School Gym
Cost: €3 per session
What to Bring: Water & a ball
Looking forward to seeing you on the court!
🏀 U12 Girls Basketball Trials 🏀
For girls born in 2013/2014, the next U12 basketball trials are
When:
Thursday, 22nd August | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Cumann Iosaef Community Centre
Cost: €3 per session
What to Bring: Water & a ball
PLEASE NOTE: We aim to have a place for every girl in a team. The trials are designed to stream players according to their skill level rather than include or exclude them from playing the game we love!
If you would like to play but cannot attend pre-season training or trials for any reason, it’s important to let your coach or team manager know.
Clubzap
Your coach and team manger will primarily use the ClubZap app to communicate with you. ClubZap is free to download on Google Play and the Apple store.
Please make sure to check the app regularly for updates, schedules, and important messages.
THE Entára Group, formerly known as HQKerry, has announced the opening of Forge Hub in Castleisland, marking the sixth location in its growing network of coworking and business spaces.
Forge Hub has been designed to cater to professional service providers, remote workers, and wellbeing and health practitioners.
Located centrally in Castleisland, the hub offers a range of fully furnished offices of various sizes, from single office spaces suitable for freelance professionals to larger suites accommodating teams of up to eight people.
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“We’re thrilled to introduce Forge Hub to Castleisland, a town with a strong sense of community and business potential,” said Tom O’Leary, Co-Director of Entára Group.
Formerly known as HQKerry, Entára Group has expanded its reach and evolved its brand to better represent its expanding network across multiple counties.
“Regional towns like Castleisland are vital to Ireland’s economic future,” said Ken Tobin Co-Director of Entára Group. “With Forge Hub, we’re creating an environment where professionals can work closer to home while enjoying the benefits of a fully serviced office space. It’s a win-win for local business and community development.”
Entára Group also recently unveiled their newly renovated Enterprise Office Space within the Phoenix Building on The Mall.
Entára is committed to identifying new locations, across Kerry and the wider region, that would benefit from flexible office solutions and coworking communities. For more information about Forge Hub and available office spaces, please visit www.entara.ie
WE’VE seen a change in our weather recently with more wind and rain making its way to our shores.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind warning for Munster, Kilkenny, Carlow, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow taking effect from midnight tonight into the early morning.
They say there will be unseasonably strong and gusty south to southwest winds veering west to northwest will coincide with very high tides.
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Potential impacts include coastal flooding, wave over-topping, possible power outages and fallen trees. The warning is valid from midnight Friday to 6am.
In the meantime, Thursday will see showers in the Tralee area in the late afternoon becoming more persistent as the night goes on.
After a showery and blustery early morning, it should clear up with sunshine and less frequent showers, but temperatures staying in the mid-teens. At the moment, it looks like Saturday and Sunday will also see a mixture of sunshine and showers.
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.Rose of Tralee Keely O’Grady on the Denny Street stage last night. Photo by Domnick Walsh
AND so it’s all over for another year.
The Rose of Tralee Festival and Féile Thrá Lí can be considered another roaring success with thousands turning out last night to welcome the new Rose of Tralee Keely O’Grady from New Zealand to the Denny Street stage.
It capped off a hectic five days in the county capital and photographer Domnick Walsh was there to capture all the atmosphere and excitement.
Domnick is celebrating over 20 years as the official press photographer for the Rose of Tralee Festival and he took some striking images this year as you can see below…
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.Rose of Tralee 2024 Keely O’Grady from New Zealand
THE Rose of Tralee for 2024 is New Zealand Rose Keely O’Grady.
Her name was announced on the stage at the Kerry Sports Academy tonight by hosts Daithi Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas sparking great excitement as she was surrounded by her fellow roses.
Keely is a 21 year old student in Canterbury University, studying a Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy. She has recently completed a placement at a special needs school for children with autism.
She hopes to work in the healthcare or disability sector, helping children to communicate effectively. She was born and raised by her Irish father and Kiwi mother. She lives in Christchurch with seven of her best friends.
Irish dancing has been a passion since she started at age five. She is a six-time NZ National Champion and attended the Dublin World Irish Dancing Championships as the TIDA Scholarship Recipient.
Her lifelong goal is to perform with a show and tour worldwide.
PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 footballers had their best session ever last Sunday morning in Caherslee. All players required again at 11am on Sunday next (25th August) as usual. Bígí linn! All welcome!
PEIL FAOI 11: (i) More Football-for-Fun will take place at 10.50am on Sunday next (25ú Lúnasa) in Connolly Park nuair a chuirfimid fáilte Uí Cheallaigh roimh leaideanna óga an Daingin (Dingle). (ii) Another exciting and challenging encounter will take place in the U11 Boys Central League this Thursday (22nd) v K-O’R at 7pm in Connolly Park. (Last week our lads played brilliantly at Na Gaeil’s lovely grounds in Killeen).
The Rose Cup squad and management
FAOI 13: ‘Well done’ to our U13 boys who won the ROSE CUP on Saturday last. The games were sponsored by the Bon Secours Hospital.
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 the 14th September (Saturday) when we’ll field the best possible Austin Stack Club U14 team. Keep an eye out for group messages for details of training or trial games. (Ger Hobbert)
PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training continued during the week with sessions on Wednesday evening and on Sunday morning. Wednesday sessions are part of the Tralee Development Programme in which all the town teams are involved and playing together. We encourage all players not involved with the Tralee District team to attend these sessions. The sessions are open to all. (ii) The Central League final is fast approaching and, so, let’s keep up the fitness work, boys….ní bhíonn damhsa gan dua….no dancing without hard work! Ár bhfreasúra: Na Gaeil. Up The Rock!
(iii) U15 Team members were well represented in our minor team’s victory in Kenmare last Monday evening. Eoin Mangan and Darragh Lyons made the starting 15 and Harry Murphy and Jamie Casey got game time in the 2nd half. Maith sibh, a bhuachaillí!
(iv) We are delighted to mention that, last week, 9 boys from the Austin Stack Club were chosen to be among the starting 15 on the Tralee District team. They challenged Castleisland District at a wet and windy John Mitchel Club complex.
A very bright start by the Tralee lads had them leading by 11 points at the break. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a game of two halves. The Castleisland District boys dealt much better with the conditions than our lads. They played some very good football and fought their way back into the game and eventually took the win with a free kick in the last play of the game. Ó, a Thiarcais!
Yes, that was very disappointing for our lads but there is a lesson to be learnt from this result….the game is never over until it’s over….until the last tweet on the referee’s whistle! Ní breac go port…not a trout ‘til on the bank! On the positive side…all Tralee’s scores came from Rock players and that’s a good news story! (v) Our unfortunate Division 6 lads who were pipped in the semi-final: 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. Beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach! (vi) Our three boys on the North Kerry Development squad: Anraí Ó Murchú, Conchúr Ó Riagáin agus Eoin Ó Mongáin. We look forward to hearing good reports on their All-Ireland final bid! Good luck, boys! Ciarraí Thuaidh Abú! (Ger Hobbert)
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. Well played, Men of The Rock! Thanks to supporters for their backing. (ii) Last Monday (19th): Keanes Supervalu Minor County Championship Group 1 Match 3…Killarney Legion v the Austin Stack Club. Venue: Doirín, Cill Airne. Well done, boys! (iii) The Rock: Oilibhéar Lata; Aodhán Ó hArgáin, Max Maszorak, Gabriel Maszorak; Adam Mac Eoin, Fionnán Ó Riain, Leon Mac Suibhne, Alex Ó Tuathaigh, Ben Ó Murchú; Rory Ó Loinsigh, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Jayden Ó Muircheartaigh; Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Ryan Ó Drisceoil, Cormac Bastible; Eoin Ó Mongáin, Tadhg Ó Fáilbhe, Jake Ó Cearmada, Jack Ó Duigín, Harry Ó Murchú.
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 Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige, (iii) Paudie Commane Books, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (v) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (vi) Carmel Cuiltéir, AdeS, (vii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh.
ÁR bPEILEADÓIRÍ BAN: It was nice that our Rock PP, Fr Pádraig, introduced our club’s All-Ireland champions, Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin and Dara Ó Lúing with the Brendan Martin Cup, to the congregation at last Sunday’s Mass in his church, Séipéal Mhuire is Naomh Breandán! ‘Twas a morning of Roses, Rock and Mass!
ÁR bPEILEADÓIRÍ SINSEARACHA: ‘Well done’ to our senior club team (Intermediate Club Championship) that defeated Legion in Connolly Park on Sunday last. Go n-éirí go geal lenár bhfoireann sa leathchraobh v Gleann Beithe/Gleann Chárthaigh.
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.Michael Fox Connor with ‘Kerry’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE festival is coming to a close tonight but there was still entertainment around town on Tuesday for people to enjoy.
The highlight arguably was the second dog show of the week in the Town Park. There were dogs of all shapes and sizes and with numerous categories most of the pooches came away with a rosette of some description.
There was even a fancy dress category with dogs sporting Kerry jerseys, headpieces, tutus and more. Great fun for all the family. Scroll down for photos…
Stevie and Fidelma McGinty with ‘Sammy’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Lily May Lynch and Catherine Baily with ‘Holly’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanLesley McCarthy with ‘Shadow’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kathleen and Shannon Casey with ‘Oreo’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanEibhlín and Annalise Harty with ‘Kimi’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Dara Barrett with ‘Poppy’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean‘Joey’, ‘Sully’ and ‘Kevin’ with Karen Burke, Robert Fenix and Hazel Burke at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Fiadh and Samantha Finucane with ‘Robin’ at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean‘Rex’ with Ben O’Mahony, Brian O’Mahony and Rachel O’Mahony at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Abigail Foster with ‘Snuffles’, winner of the Fancy Dress at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanA stylish entrant in the fancy dress at the Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.The Dog Show in the Town Park on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
MET Eireann has issued a High Tide Advisory for all coasts, covering the period from 12 noon on Wednesday to 12 noon on Friday this week.
Kerry County Council has activated its Severe Weather Assessment Team protocol and is monitoring the situation.
A period of ‘supermoon’ spring tides, expected to be among the highest during 2024, are the primary cause of elevated and high coastal tides.
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In addition Ireland is forecast to be affected by strong winds and increased storm surge from the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto in the Caribbean.
The combination of strong onshore winds, high spring tides and high waves may result in coastal flooding and wave overtopping.
Property owners and residents at known coastal flooding risk locations are advised to take the usual necessary precautions during this High Tide Advisory.
Lotto results: Lotto Tue 13th August 2024. Numbers drawn were 5, 9, 14, 20. No winner. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Pat Fitzgerald, Tom Rice, Ann O’Sullivan, Patrick O’Sullivan, Moss Harmon. Our next draw will be tomorrow night (Tuesday) and the jackpot will be €2,550. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto
RIP: Our sincere sympathy to Seán O’Mahony and his family on the passing of his cousin Don O’Mahony in Australia last week. May he rest in peace.
Bingo: Tonight, Monday 19th, our Mini Accumulater Jackpot House will be worth €210 in 41 calls. We also have Split-the-Bucket and a raffle at half time. Starting time is 8pm sharp. Bus available on (087) 2817577. Over 18s only. Hope to see you all there for an excellent night out.
Volunteers: The club are looking for people to help out at bingo on Monday nights. If you can spare 2 hours every 5 or 6 weeks then Niamh (087-9863667) would be delighted to have you on board.
Na Gaeil Abrew: Our new Coffee Dock will be open during matches and some training sessions over the summer serving tea, coffee and snacks. Club lotto tickets will also be on sale there. Cash and card payments accepted.
Plastic Bottle Collection: The volunteers from Na Gaeil Abrew will be collecting plastic bottles for recycling on Sunday September 1st between 9am and 1pm. They hope to buy a new espresso machine with the funds raised. Please support.
St. Brendan’s Board: St. Brendan’s Board will be hosting a fundraising BBQ next Friday night (23rd) at 6.30pm in Tralee Rugby Club.
There will be a panel discussion on the night including a review of the Inter-county season and a look ahead to the upcoming County Championship. For tickets contact Paudie Whelan on 086-8900689, John Reen on 087-2333297, Niall O’Meara on 085-8767222 or Alex O’Donnell on 087-6496518.
Na Gaeil Under 7s
Fé 7: Well done to our U7s yesterday morning. Great training session by all. We’ll welcome Ardfert to the club for our next Go-Games, next Sunday at 11am. Training continues on Thursday at 6pm. New members are always welcome so come along if you want to give football a try.
Fé 12 (cailíní): Our u12 girls will be away to Fossa next Thursday at 7pm.
Fé 13 Rose Cup: Na Gaeil hosted the Rose Cup last Saturday. The conditions were favourable which made for a fantastic day for all teams. We had teams from Kerry, Dublin and Cork in Na Gaeil on the day.
Our u13s were in a group with Dr. Crokes, Ballymac and Cuala from Dublin. After some very tight and intense games we were successful in all the group games, topping our group and setting up a semi-final versus a very impressive Listowel Emmets side.
It was a real tit for tat battle with Listowel’s deadly goal getters causing us untold trouble. Thankfully our own lads showed great nerve to hold on and win the game by 2 points. Austin Stacks came out as winners from the Ballyrickard section, setting up yet another titanic battle against our own lads.
After an intensely competitive game, we were unfortunate to lose by the minimum. In the shield final Milltown/Castlemaine defeated John Mitchels. Overall a very enjoyable day for everyone involved. Many thanks to all the parents and club members who brought food and helped out on the day.
Fé 15: Last Wednesday night (7th) the St. Brendans Board u15 team defeated West Kerry in Round 2 of the County Championship. Maith sibh! They will face North Kerry this Wednesday night in Round 3 at 7pm in Blennerville.
Fé 17: The St. Brendan’s Board minor team have recorded 2 wins in the last week in the Keane’s Supervalu Minor County Championship. They defeated West Kerry & Mid Kerry and have topped their group. They await the draw to see who they will face in the quarter final. Senior Men: The draw has been made for Round 1 of the Senior Men’s County Championship and Na Gaeil have been drawn at home to Shannon Rangers. The fixture will go ahead on the weekend of Sept. 14th/15th.
Senior Ladies: Good luck to our Senior Ladies who are away to Rathmore tonight (Monday) in Round 1 of the Bon Secours County Championship. Throw-in in Rathbeg will be at 7.30pm.
Changes to Car Park: We would like to make patrons aware of the new wheelchair accessible parking bays and the yellow box for ambulance parking which have been added to the club’s car parks recently. Please keep them free at all times for people who need them.
Sponsorship Opportunity: If you have a business and would like to promote it with Na Gaeil we have various sponsorship packages available to suit all budgets. Enquiries to Donal (087-2577729) or Terry (086-8293261) or Colm (087-9080465) or Mike (086-2440158) or any member of the club Executive.
Club History: During the year Michael Golden spent many hours putting together a list of notable club results & other information about the club since its foundation in 1978. This can now be found on our website (www.nagaeil.ie). Click on “Club News” then “Weekly notes” and select ”Old results by Michael Golden”.
Hire the Hall: The hall in the clubhouse is available for parties or other events. Please emailnagaeilclubhouse@gmail.com if you’d like to make a booking.
Na Gaeil cycle club: Cycle each Saturday at 9.30am and Wednesdays at 6.30pm from Na Gaeil club. Everyone is welcome to come for a nice friendly cycle.
Cards: The weekly 45 card game is held every Wednesday night starting at 9pm. Everyone is welcome.
Notes: If you’d like anything included in the club’s weekly notes please send it to me at pro.nagaeil.kerry@gaa.ie before 9am on Monday and I’ll do my best to include it.
There was no winner of our club lotto of €2400 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 01,08,14 & 22. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
1. Dylan & Luke Walsh C/o Poff Motors
2. Mike Sugrue Tonevane
3. R Pierce Knockmoyle
4. Dom O’Brien c/o The Rock Inn
5. Lily Kelliher Lohercannon
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2500 and the draw will take place on Sunday Night 25/08/2024 at 9pm in Skelper Quanes club lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com online at https://www.locallotto.ie/play.asp?LL_ID=1328&PC=0 from any club officer, or at the following outlets:
O’Shea Shop and Service Station Blennerville
Poff Motors Dingle Road
Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers Manor
Noyeks Mile Height
Byrnesworth
Skelper Quane
Keane’s Of Curraheen
Betty’s Bar The Rock Inn
Many Thanks to all who contribute to our weekly club Lotto. The club cannot emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. The lotto is now a critical source of funds for the club. We are appealing to all club members to promote our Lotto at this time to ensure our club’s future viability. Please have your Lotto entries in by 7pm, every Sunday night.
Juvenile Academy
St Pats Football Academy took a well-deserved break but is now back, it takes place every Sunday Morning in St Pats Blennerville V92 RH98 from 10.00am-11.00am. Open to all boys and girls from Under 5 to Under 13. Contact Michael for further information on 086-3855428. Come along any Sunday, All New Members welcome!
U5
We had a great turnout of boys and girls, parents on Sunday morning last for more fun and games on the astroturf. Coach Connor added a new game ‘what’s the time Mr wolf’ to the running and kicking games, the kids loved the chase! Very well done to Evie and Tomás who joined in really well earning them our player of the week trophies. Thanks to parents Caroline and Angie for the healthy refreshments after the session. There is a great community spirit going! Thank you. Up St Pats!
U7
There were great numbers on Sunday morning with lots of skills on display. Well done to all our players today and especially Donnacha who was our player of the week.
U10
Well done to all the girls who took part on Sunday morning. They had two very tough games against a very good Austin Stacks team. Our two teams did brilliantly in both games and showed great teamwork which resulted in some great scores which the coaches were delighted it. Keep up the practising at home girls during the week it is all paying off and the coaches can see it in your play. Well done again and they will see you all for training next Sunday morning. UP ST PATS.
U11
St Pats U-11’s had no game last week, so they were training last Sunday in preparation for upcoming central region game this Thursday. It is important all our players continue to attend our training sessions and also keep practicing the skills at home during the week. Naomh Pádraig Abú!!
U13
U13 County League Phase 2
St Pats 2-8
Na Fianna 0-9
On a fine Sunday evening in Blennerville our u13s hosted Na Fianna in the semi-final of the Central Region competition. There were fantastic numbers out in support for both teams. Our boys worked hard from the outset but were maybe a bit nervous and lot of passes were off target. Na Fianna also seemed to be winning the 50/50 situations by getting out in front.
We were probably fortunate that Na Fianna did not make more of the opportunities they had but our defenders also must be given credit for keeping us in the game. We went into half time trailing by one point but knowing we could play better.
The teams were evenly matched, but we felt the opportunity was there to win the game. We asked the boys to show a bit more fight if they wanted to get to the final. We played much better in the second half, creating more scoring opportunities and taking our goal chances.
Na Fianna responded well and pushed hard for a goal to get back in the game, but our defence held up bravely under pressure. In the end we won out by five points, but it was a closer contest than the scoreline. St Brendan’s Board
The Garvey’s SuperValu County Senior Football Championship Draw took place last weekend the draw is as follows:
Templenoe V Feale Rangers Kenmare Shamrocks V Dr Crokes
St Brendan’s Board V South Kerry Na Gaeil V Shannon Rangers
Milltown/Castlemaine V Spa St Kieran’s V West Kerry
Rathmore V East Kerry Mid Kerry V Dingle
St Brendan’s Minors
Congratulations to St Brendan’s Minors especially St Pat’s Players Michael Enright, Darragh Murphy, Aiden Hayes, Jack Costello, and Seamus Murphy (Management) who have defeated South Kerry, West Kerry, and Mid Kerry in their first three rounds of Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin Minor Football County Championship.
St Brendan’s U15’s
Congratulations to St Brendan’s U15’s especially St Pats Players Rodhan Culloo, James Daly, Stephen Enright, Jake Kelly, and Derek O’Sullivan (Manager) who defeated East Kerry and West Kerry in the U15 District Championship. They play on Wednesday 21st of August at 7pm in venue to be confirmed against North Kerry.
Seniors
Our seniors played in Kerry Petroleum Junior Premier Club Championship Round 3 against Castlegregory last Saturday night in Blennerville.
Castlegregory opened their scoring with a point, St Pats Players Eoin Greaney, Jordan Conway and Fergal O’Brien quick to register scores. Castlegregory were quick to reply adding three points and a goal, Castlegregory put one final point on the scoreboard until Niall McCarthy of St Pats added his own score.
The next six scores in form of points came from Castlegregory players which finished Castlegregory scoring for this half. St Pat’s Jordan Conway registered a score with a free given to Fergal O’Brien which he scored.
Eoin Greaney of St Pats added their last point of the game for the first half time. St Pats 1-06 Castlegregory 1-10
Castlegregory in the lead from the first half added a point in first few minutes of the second half. St Pat’s added four more scores of their own coming from Eoin Greaney, David O’Callaghan and Fergal O’Brien, an assist from Jack Moriarty allowed David O’Callaghan to add another score to the board.
Castlegregory quickly replies with a goal of their own, Eoin Greaney from a free manages a score for St Pats. Castlegregory added another point, Fergal O’Brien St Pats and Castlegregory each adding scores for their sides.
Fergal O’Brien quickly adding another score from play, with a Castlegregory kickout Fergal O’Brien went for Castlegregory goals to be pulled down and awarded a penalty by the referee which he converted to a goal.
Castlegregory added two more points, Eoin Greaney of St Pats put another score on the scoreboard. Castlegregory added two points, two final scores from Eoin Greaney put St Pats in the lead for the first time. The final whistle blew for this game to end St Pats 3-15 Castlegregory 2-17
Substitutes Used: Liam O’Sullivan for Patrick Dowling, Conor Enright for Eoin O’Carroll, Colin Doody for Darragh Moriarty, Tommy Nicholson for Adrain Greaney and Dylan Griffin for Luke Mulligan.
Best of Luck
To Stephen Enright, Eddie Hayes, Hugh Costello, Tommy Costello and Rian Flynn who will compete this weekend on Saturday 24th of August in relays in Carlow in the U14 category.
Congratulations
To Darragh Murphy and Michael Enright on winning the Ted Webb All Ireland Cup on Saturday last for Kerry North Under 16’s beating Meath on a scoreline of Kerry 0-14 to Meath 1-09.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of John B. Sonny O’Halloran Ballyduff, Josephine Sayers Annascaul, Mary Kearney Abbeydorney, Tommy Quinlan Ballyrickard Close, Eamonn MacMahon Listellick and Richard Heaslip St John’s Park.
MET Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning Kerry and the entire western seaboard for tonight and tomorrow morning.
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, says some great character actors feature in the movies today…
So imagine my delight when there are two Meredith films on this weekend. Grumpy Old Men (Saturday 3.50pm RTE1) – a category I find myself approaching ever closer – tells of two retirees, widowers and neighbours, John and Max, played with delicious glee by Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.
DC League of Super Pets (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) is a different slant on the Super Hero genre as Superman’s pet Krypto and shelter dog Ace have to work with other animals to save captured heroes from the evil clutches of Lex Luthor.
Sylvester Stallone wrote himself the role of a lifetime as an unknown boxer who is given a shot at the heavyweight title when the current champion, Apollo Creed, decides to celebrate the American bicentennial.
While on the script theme, Tony Scott’s crime thriller True Romance (Saturday 9.15pm TG4) was an early Tarantino screenplay, that he sold to finance “Reservoir Dogs”.
Ivan Hurley previews Kerry FC’s clash against Longford Town on Saturday night…
MILLTOWN and Valentia town centres will benefit from combined funding of €99,950 allocated by the Department of Rural and Community Development under Measure 3 of the Town Centre First Suite of Supports 2024.
Billy Ryle says Minister Norma Foley is as good as her word as Kerry’s Leaving Cert cohort deliver outstanding results…
WITH just days to go until the new school year begins, Primary School Teachers in Kerry are being called on to register for the Blue Star Programme.
WE’VE seen a change in our weather recently with more wind and rain making its way to our shores.
