.Minister for Education Normal Foley with Billy Kelleher MEP and Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP at The Brandon Hotel last night.
MINISTER for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley has been endorsed by Fianna Fáil members in Kerry as their chosen general election candidate.
Hundreds of delegates attended the Fianna Fáil Kerry selection convention last night at the Brandon hotel in Tralee. There was representation from Fianna Fáil members from north, south, east and west Kerry.
Minister Foley received 282 votes, nearly 100 above the quota. Two other party members were seeking the nomination — and Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy who received 32 votes and Cllr Michael Cahill who got 53 votes.
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It’s expected another candidate will be added to the ticket before the General Election.
The convention was chaired by Fianna Fáil Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher. It was also attended by newly elected Fianna Fáil Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Senator Mark Daly, Senator Ned O’Sullivan and all Fianna Fáil councillors in Kerry.
Speaking after the convention, Minister Foley said: “I am proud and grateful in equal measure to have received such a comprehensive mandate from the Fianna Fáil party. It’s a singular honour for me to represent my county, whether on the town council, the county council, as mayor and now as a TD and a minister at cabinet. The first step in doing that is to have the confidence of your party. I am honoured to have received a mandate from them. I continue to work every single day to best serve and shape our county of Kerry and our country.”
THE Rose Tour of Kerry which started on Wednesday came to an end on Friday morning with a visits to Listowel taking in the Lartique Monorail, The Greenway, and Listowel Arms Hotel.
It’s been a busy week for the contestants taking in the sights at the Kerry Cliffs, Blasket Centre, Carrolls Cove, Sneem Village and Sneem Hotel all in association with Kerry County Council.
The Roses are based in The Meadowlands Hotel and on Friday morning there was an official welcome for them at the hotel where they met their Rose Buds for the first time.
They held a party in the function room there and there was great excitement among the ‘buds’, Roses and the escorts who danced the afternoon away. Scroll down for photos…
.Listowel Racecourse staff, Brendan Curtin, Con Scollard, Davitt Beasley, Dan O’Connell, and Padraig Wallace pictured with their dogs makeing sure the racetrack is in top condition ahead of the annual Listowel Races Harvest Festival which take place from Sunday September 22nd until Saturday September 28th 2024 at the Kerry Racecourse. Photo: Don MacMonagle
LISTOWEL Race Company has today announced their action-packed programme for the forthcoming Harvest Racing Festival from Sunday, September 22nd to Saturday, September 28.
Celebrating 166 years of top-quality racing at the scenic course in Listowel this year, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are all National Hunt meetings and Monday and Tuesday feature an all-flat race card.
Off the race course, there is something for everyone of all ages including five fashion competitions; exceptional free children’s entertainment with a petting farm and top live music acts including the return of ABBA Waterloo, plus the ‘Save your Heels, We’ve got Wheels’ free double-decker bus is back on Ladies Day.
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The opening day’s card is sponsored by Kerry Group and the feature race is the Kerry Group Handicap Steeplechase €45,000.
Sunday is family day sponsored by Garvey’s SuperValu and this year’s free entertainment includes a petting farm and the return of Giggles Entertainment with a mini Disco, face painting, free balloons and Coco Melon & Mickey Mouse will meet & greet all the children as they arrive.
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Sunday also features the Lyrath Estate Most Stylish Racegoer fashion competition judged by top fashion blogger, Mary O’Donnell, with a prize fund valued at €2,000.
The feature race on Monday is the The John F. McGuire Handicap of €45,000. Monday also sees the return of a competition celebrating one of fashion’s most iconic wardrobe essentials – Denim Blue Jeans! Open to everyone, ‘Forever in Blue Jeans’ sponsored by O’Connors Farm Supplies and Hardware is a great excuse to wear denim in any style from jeans to jumpsuits and style them up or down as you wish!
Tuesday’s feature race is the Edmond & Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes €40,000.
The Guinness Kerry National Handicap Steeplechase €200,000 (Grade 3) is on Wednesday and always attracts a huge crowd. Post racing on Wednesday, ABBA Waterloo take to the stage at 6pm for a free concert on the course playing all the icon 70’s Swedish Supergroup’s smash hits.
On Thursday, the feature race is The Liam Healy Memorial Lartigue Hurdle (Handicap) Listed Race of €60,000.
Dapper Cllr. Niall Botty O’Callaghan who will judge the ‘Best Dressed Man’s Competition’ at Listowel Races on Thursday September 26th pictured with sponsor Micheal Moran of Ryles Menswear Tralee. Photo: Don MacMonagle
Back by popular demand, the Best Dressed Man’s Competition on Thursday is once again generously sponsored by Ryles Menswear Tralee and the judge is Cllr. Niall Botty O’Callaghan.
The overall winner will receive a custom-made suit from Ryle Menswear valued at €1,200 and the first runner-up will receive a full Benetti suit, shirt and tie. Anyone wishing to enter should be on course by 2pm and the finalists and winners will be revealed in the parade ring after the 5th race.
On Friday the feature race is The MCG Handicap Hurdle of €100,000. This is the 10th year of McElligotts sponsorship of Ladies Day at the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival and they are delighted to once again welcome on board Kia as official event co-sponsors.
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Judged by former Miss World, international model, and best-selling author Rosanna Davison, and award-winning top Irish fashion designer Heidi Higgins, the overall winner of the Best Dressed Lady will be jetting off to the Big Apple and staying in the fabulous Fitzpatrick Hotel in Manhattan.
In addition to this fabulous prize, there are also generous cash prizes of €1,000 for the Most Creative Headpiece as well as €500 for the Most Contemporary Outfit.
Anyone wishing to enter should be on course by 1pm and the judges will personally tour the course to select finalists.
The Charlie Chute Memorial Handicap Steeplechase, €50,000 is the feature race on the last day of the meeting, Saturday 28rd of September.
It’s also Sustainable Style Saturday. This fashion competition in association with Listowel Tidy Towns and An Taisce, continues to encourage racegoers to consider the circular fashion economy and re-style and re-wear preloved and vintage clothing.
This year the cash prizes are bigger than ever with €500 cash for the Most Sustainably Dressed Racegoer (male or female) sponsored by Listowel Race Company up for grabs and €100 for the first runner-up sponsored by Oonagh Chemco Pharmacy.
Judged by sustainability advocate and fashion personality Orlagh Winters, there are also new categories with a €300 cash prize sponsored by Con McCarthy Brokers for the Most Sustainable 1980’s look and €100 sponsored by John McGuire Pharmacy for the Most Sustainable under 16’s Outfit.
Tickets for the Races can be purchased online or at turnstiles on the day for €20 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & €30 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, with a 20% discount for groups of 20 or more.
Visit www.listowelraces.ie for more information and follow the hashtag #listowelraces on Facebook, X and Instagram for updates and to join the conversation!
IF you go down to Prince’s Street, you’ll notice the results of the huge collaborative effort that’s gone into revamping four flower beds outside the Brandon Hotel, led by Tralee Tidy Towns volunteers.
The flower bed enhancement, which has been part-funded by the Tidy Towns Ireland Department of Rural and Community Development Pobal grant and the Kerry County Council Community Support Fund, commenced last month when Tralee Tidy Towns volunteers and students from the CBS The Green students helped to prepare the beds.
The Kerry County Council Tralee MD team added some topsoil and provided mulch and volunteers from Kerry Group HQ helped out the Tralee Tidy Towns team to plant the flowers last week with support from garden and landscape designer Anita Barber who designed the flower beds and the Brandon Hotel who assisted with irrigation.
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Tralee Tidy Towns Chair, Brendan O’Brien said: “We’re very proud of this project that saw a diverse set of stakeholders come together to improve the appearance of Prince’s St and enhance the area for pollinators. A lot of the plants included in the design are pollinator-friendly like Verbena and Lavender and they will provide food sources for bees and butterflies as they establish, as well as improving the look and feel of the area”
A Kerry Group representative said; “Kerry Group is proud to support the excellent work of Tralee Tidy Towns and look forward to continuing our valuable partnership in the future.”
.Ballygarry Estate Marketing Executive Norma O’Connor with Managing Director at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa Padraig McGillicuddy and General Manager Thys Vogel at the new bridge on the 5k trail. Photo by Domnick Walsh
BALLYGARRY Estate Hotel has announced a new 5km trail connecting its grounds to Ballyseedy Woods via two new bridges funded by Kerry County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development as part of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
This project marks a significant milestone in the development of Tralee’s wood walks and trails for tourists and locals alike.
This now offers a seamless connection between Ballygarry Estate walks and Ballyseedy Woods. The 5km looped trail allows visitors to explore the woods while also taking in the backdrop of the Slieve Mish Mountains.
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“This has been a wonderful collaboration between Kerry County Council & Ballygarry Estate,” said Padraig McGillicuddy, Managing Director at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa. .
“We are thrilled to see this project come to fruition and to have this new amenity for the North Kerry area, for guests & locals alike to enjoy. Of all projects we have done this has been the most satisfying. It will never return the investment but Ballygarry is coming up on 70 years, I felt we owed this to the community that supports us.”
The work was from the joint efforts of Kerry County Council, Tadhg McGillicuddy Engineering, MRG Engineering, and Mike Cronin & Sons Plant Hire over the past three years to deliver this combined 180-acre Woodland and Estate.
Access points to the trails are from Ballygarry Estate or the existing two Ballyseedy carparks north and south.
Padraig explained that enhancing the trail amenity does not stop there. “It has been a part of our Greenway vision for years but it’s great to see the opening in sight. We will continue our vision in the hope of connecting the Estate to the Tralee Greenway in the next year or so. Local funding through Kerry County Council along with €1.5m from Ballygarry has made this all possible,” he said.
Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, warmly welcomed the new amenity: “This is a fabulous addition to our local network of walkways and cycleways and enhances Tralee’s reputation as being home to top-class leisure facilities.”
.The winners of the People Of UHK Awards 2024 at an event in Ballygarry Estate last week. Photo by Domnick Walsh
UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) hosted its annual People of UHK Awards on Tuesday, August 6th at the Pavilion in Ballygarry Estate, celebrating the extraordinary dedication and commitment of its staff members.
This prestigious event recognised the remarkable contributions of individuals and teams across every discipline within the hospital, with a special focus on those who have made a significant impact on the lives of patients, families, and colleagues.
General Manager of UHK, Mary Fitgerald, speaking at the awards said “As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of UHK this year, the People of UHK Awards take on even greater significance. This milestone underscores our long-standing commitment to excellence in patient care and community support.”
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The awards ceremony highlighted the exceptional efforts of staff who consistently prioritise patient care and support the overall UHK team.
Nominations were received from peers, patients, and visitors, reflecting the strong bond between UHK and the community it serves. An independent panel of judges meticulously selected the winners based on heartfelt comments received from the nominators.
Award Winners:
Mary Stack Courtney
Leadership Award: Mary Stack Courtney, Assistant Director of Midwifery, was honoured for her exemplary leadership, calmness at all times, and unwavering dedication to patient care.
People of UHK Award:
Michelle O’Sullivan
• Michelle O’Sullivan, Ward Clerk, recognised for her respect, helpfulness, and exceptional service to staff, patients, and families.
.Binumon Vijayan Nair
• Binumon Vijayan Nair, Cardiac Physiologist, celebrated for his caring attitude, professionalism, and positive impact on patients and colleagues.
UHK Emergency Department Team.
• Team of the Year Award: The Emergency Department team was acknowledged for their outstanding collaboration, compassion, and dedication to patient care despite challenging conditions.
Unsung Champion Award:
Chris Carmody
• Chris Carmody, Administrative Officer Emergency Dept/AMU, praised for her cheerful and supportive attitude, positively influencing every team she works with.
.Denis McCarthy
• Denis McCarthy, Support Service Manager, recognised for his selfless acts of kindness and support for colleagues throughout the hospital.
Service Excellence Award:
Mary Keane
• Mary Keane, Cardiology RGN, honoured for her warmth, empathy, and exceptional support to patients and their families.
Sabrina Spillane
• Sabrina Spillane, Orthopaedic Secretary, celebrated for her kindness, helpfulness, and generous support to patients.
.Lynda McCarthy
• Lynda McCarthy, Catering Assistant, recognised for her compassionate care and professionalism in ensuring patients’ needs are met.
Patient Care Award:
Denis Culloty
• Denis Culloty, Porter Emergency Department, celebrated for his dedication, professionalism, and charitable efforts to support patients and their families.
Jonathon Harmon
• Jonathon Harmon, Healthcare Assistant Muckross Ward, honoured for his genuine care, positive attitude, and exceptional support to patients and families.
.Deirdre Dorgan
• Deirdre Dorgan, Palliative / Nursing, recognised for her compassionate care and unwavering support during patients’ most difficult times.
Special Awards:
UHK Sports & Social Club
Kindness Award: UHK Sports & Social Team, acknowledged for their exceptional acts of kindness and dedication to the well-being of others.
.Dr Liam Chawke
Outstanding Newcomer Award: Dr Liam Chawke, Respiratory Consultant, honoured for his remarkable contributions to the hospital as well as his innovation and dedication in provision of respiratory services.
Jimmy Connor
Lifetime Achievement Award: Jimmy Connor, Retired Porter from the Pharmacy Service in UHK, received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his unwavering commitment, loyalty, and compassionate service to UHK. Jimmy’s remarkable journey and genuine character have left an indelible mark on the hospital and its community.
THE club night, Access, returns to Tralee on this Saturday for its eighth instalment.
After hosting nights featuring DJs D-Unity, Jon Rundell, Jamie Behan, Cailin, Trevor Rockcliffe, Maedbh O’Connor, this time it’s a resident takeover at The Greyhound Bar’s live venue with DJs Paul Sweeney and Brendan O’Leary starting off with all things house music.
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Jonno Brien will deliver funky techno and dance classics, finishing off with techno with a special b2b set from Flaen and Sean Cummins.
Door from 10.30pm with a late bar. All tickets are on the door at €10, right of admission reserved, over 18s only.
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It’s here! The Rose of Tralee Festival and Féile Thrá Lí officially kicks off today and with the weather expected to stay dry, you should try to get out and enjoy the entertainment. Here’s a few things to get up to today…
1. Fabulous Farmers Market
Expect the Island of Geese to be busy throughout the day (9am to 5pm) as a mix of local and Irish artisan producers will be displaying their goodies. There will also be music entertainment and more to keep everyone happy.
2. Visit Family Town…
The Town Park is the place to bring the kids all through the next five days. Attractions include The School of Irish Archaeology’s Big Dig, Dance Zone, Kerry Library’s Dee the Bee Story Trail, Bounce World, Pop-Up Gaeltacht, and much more.
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3. Mind, body and soul…
Presented by Quest & Thrive, the Wellness Zone has Meditation, Yoga, breathwork, soundbath, talks & workshops at Páirc an Phiarsaigh for all the family. For registration & info on events, click here
4. Go walkabout in the town centre…
The town centre will be packed on Friday and there’s loads to see. The food stalls will feed you everything from noodles to nachos, burgers to burritos. There’ll be loads of family entertainment in The Mall and The Square and stalls to browse in the sunshine (we hope).
5. Fly with Birds…
The highlight of the week for kids and teenagers is of course Birds Amusements and, after opening yesterday, the fun continues at Ivy Terrace and the Brandon Car Park from 2pm daily until Sunday, August 25.
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6. Welcome the Roses…
The opening ceremony of the Rose of Tralee will be presented by Kerry County Council at the Island of Geese from 4pm.
The 32 Roses and their escorts will be present with entertainment from Music Generation Kerry and local Tenor Noel Heaslip and the public are welcome to come along.
7. Beats on the streets…
Féile Thrá Lí is all about music and it’s everywhere on Friday. Crowds will flock to the Tom Jones, Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart and Cher tribute acts on Denny Street, but there’s loads more free music on the street for other genres.
Highlights include north Kerry rock act Strange Brew on the Castle Street stage from 9.30pm playing everything from The Strokes to Blur, Thin Lizzy to The Beatles and over in The Square sees Mó Cushla take to the stage from 9pm to 11pm.
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.At the launch of this year’s Celebration of Light were Steve Cronly (Rose of Tralee), Breda Carmody (Recovery Haven), Mags Kissane (Lakeside Cafe), Iris Barry (Choral Union) Eucharia Breen (Choral Union) Lynn Ponshard (Choral Union) Kathleen Collins (Recovery Haven) Mary O Connor (Wetlands) Tina Cunningham (Recovery Haven).
THE tranquil setting of Tralee Bay Wetlands will once again provide the stunning backdrop for this year’s Celebration of Light Ceremony, organised annually by cancer support charity Recovery Haven Kerry.
This year’s event will take place on this Sunday, August 18, at 7pm and aims to unite those touched by cancer and remember those we have lost.
The evening will be MC’d by Sean Lyons and will feature a poignant performance from the Kerry Choral Union, as well as a selection of prayers and readings from a number of special guests.
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As in previous years, a number of this year’s Rose of Tralee contestants and escorts, as well as a number of former Roses of Tralee winners will attend.
The emotional lighting of candles and stones will also form part of the celebration – with the valued support of Banna Sea Rescue – with candles available to buy on the night.
The event is also being kindly supported by Mary O’Connor and her team at Tralee Bay Wetlands and Margaret Kissane of The Lakeside Café.
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“This is always such a very special event for Recovery Haven, and we would encourage those affected by cancer to come along and experience what is a very special feeling togetherness and solidarity with those around them,” said the charity’s PR & Marketing Officer, Marisa Reidy.
“The evening is a much-loved opportunity for people to join together in hope and light in honour of those touched by and lost to cancer.”
CARA Credit Union are offering seven lucky students a chance to receive €1,500 towards their studies.
The annual Cara Credit Union Education Awards and Dan Kellegher Memorial Award applications are now open.
Undergraduates, PLC students and apprentices in a full-time course of at least two years’ duration can apply to the Education Awards while the Dan Kellegher Memorial Awards are open to post-graduates in a full or part-time course of at least 1 years’ duration.
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The 2024 applications will be accepted until October 31st and are open to all Cara Credit Union members.
Pa Laide, CEO of Cara Credit Union, said: “We are delighted to support our young members in pursuing their academic goals. We understand that college can be a very expensive time and can put a lot of financial stress on students and their families. That’s why we offer these awards every year, as well as our great value student loans, which can be applied for online and transferred to your account in minutes. We also have a range of other benefits for our student members, such as our current account with a globally accepted Mastercard debit card, which gives you access to your money anytime, anywhere and which is FREE for students, and our online and mobile banking service, which lets you manage your account 24/7.”
Applications for the Education and Dan Kellegher Awards are to be completed online at www.caracreditunion.ie and will be accepted until October 31st, 2024.
For further information on Cara Credit Union’s Current Account or Student Loans speak with their team in branch, call 066 712 2373 or visit www.caracreditunion.ie.
THE All-Ireland winning Kerry goalkeeper has been nominated for the 2024 ZuCar Golden Glove award…and she needs your vote to win it!
The ZuCar Golden Glove will be presented to the goalkeeper who wins the popular vote at the Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s website page.
Kerry’s Ciara Butler, Leitrim’s Michelle Monaghan, Louth netminder Rebecca Lambe Fagan, Galway’s Dearbhla Gower and Meath captain Monica McGuirk are the five goalkeepers in with a chance of claiming the award from ZuCar, the LGFA’s Performance Partner, and sponsors of the ZuCar All-Ireland Ladies U-18 Championships and Gaelic4Teens programme.
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Voting is now open to crown the 2024 winner and option A is an outstanding save from Kerry’s TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship winner Ciara Butler, to tip over a blistering effort from Meath’s Marion Farrelly’s in their quarter-final clash.
Visit https://bit.ly/4cyAzy0 to vote and fans voting for their preferred choice will be in with a chance to win a ZuCar goodie pack.
The winning goalkeeper will be presented with the 2024 ZuCar Golden Glove award – and voting will close at 5pm on Friday August 23.
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.The crowd on Denny Street for the Sunday night entertainment in 2023.
THE fun of the festival is just. day away and while the streets all over town will be filled with music, there’s one place which will see the bulk of the crowds.
Denny Street will come alive once again with the songs of superstars thanks to some wonderful tribute acts over this weekend on the stage in front of the Ashe Memorial Hall.
Friday is going to be a special one for pop, rock and country music lovers. The fun kicks off from 8pm with the music of Tom Jones from an acclaimed tribute act.
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A tribute country legend Dolly Parton by Kirsty Coard follows at 8.45pm so expect ‘Jolene’, ‘9 To 5’ and much more in the her set.
Next up is a tribute to Rod Stewart at 9.30pm, belting out hits like Maggie May, Sailing, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy and more. Finally, at 10.15pm, a Cher tribute brings the first night to a close.
The Roses will take centre stage on Saturday night but there will be music before the parade from Music Generation Kerry from 6.30pm to 8pm before an entertainer warms up the crowd for the arrival of the Roses.
After the Rose parade, the new Louis Walsh Boyband, Next In Line, will close out the night’s entertainment on Denny Street.
Sunday is the big one with The Classic Beatles taking to the stage from 7.30pm. They’ll be playing many songs from the different stages of the Liverpool band’s incredible career and it’s a must for all music fans.
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And the Denny Street entertainment wouldn’t be complete without Abba tribute act Abba Gold belting out the hits to thousands of fans until 11pm.
Monday night is another one for the country music fans with Derek Ryan, supported by Sabrina Fallon, sure to get you dancing.
Tuesday night sees Spin DJs playing tunes on the Denny Street from 8.30pm to 10pm. Then its local heroes Oracle playing until 11.45pm followed by Midnight Madness bringing the Festival to a close.
So something for everyone then on the historic street over the five days.
THE Roses have arrived in Kerry and have already taken in the sights of the Kingdom with a tour of the south of the county today.
The contestants checked into The Meadowlands Hotel last night where they will be based over the next week. They had an early start on Wednesday morning heading off on a bus to the depths of south Kerry.
Their first port of call were the Kerry Cliffs near Portmagee for some spectacular sightseeing. Next up was a stroll on Derrynane beach before a spot of lunch at O’Carrolls Cove.
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Then it was off to Coomakista viewpoint to take in the vista before a spot of sheep racing at An Siopa Dubh at Castlecove where Kildare Rose Catherine Cunningham won a woolly friend.
Then it was on to Sneem for a seaweed bath and boat trip which worked up an appetite for dinner at the Sneem Hotel.
They plan to stop off at Ladies view on the way back to base and will no doubt hit the hay early in anticipation of another tour on Thursday.
.Niall Harty and Ross McDowell of All Real Nutrition.
A KERRY-BASED nutrition brand has announced plans to create 50 new jobs over the next three years.
This follows a recent investment of €2m as the All Real Nutrition protein brand announces expansion in both Ireland and USA markets.
Founded in 2017 in Farranfore by Niall Harty and Ross McDowell, All Real Nutrition has grown substantially since it began.
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Already stocked in SuperValu and Centra following success with the Musgrave Food Academy, the brand has also recently launched in Circle K and aims to be stocked in 2,000 stores across Ireland by the end of the year.
In addition to the creation of jobs that will boost the local community, All Real Nutrition has plans to further its international expansion, beginning a move into the U.S. market.
Speaking on the expansion, Niall Harty, Co-founder of All Real Nutrition, said: “It’s a really exciting time for us here at All Real Nutrition. What began as a simple idea using ingredients from my kitchen cupboard has evolved over four years of perfecting our recipes. With this significant investment, we look forward to not only expanding our product range, but also expanding into new markets. We have dipped our toes in the U.S. market but this is something we really hope to build on over the coming months.”
.Fencing was torn down and burned out in Banna recently. Photo: Banna Coastcare
SOME fencing erected to help protect sand dunes in Banna was vandalised recently.
A group of volunteers from Banna Coastcare gathered back on Monday, July 1, to erect chestnut fencing along the dunes and celebrate World Sand Dune Day.
The purpose was to encourage people to stay off the fragile dune system that is already heavily eroded. Signs were also put in place to help raise awareness about the important role the dunes play in protecting the coastline.
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Yesterday, Banna Coastcare discovered some of the fencing — which was supplied by the National Parks and Wildlife Service — had been ripped up and burned in a campfire.
Banna Coastcare expressed their disappointment on their social media accounts at the vandalism. They hope the rest of the fencing will remain intact and they can replace the damaged fencing.
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TAYTO is marking 70 years of the original Irish crisp and to celebrate is bringing its interactive roadshow to Tralee this weekend.
The ‘Tay70’ birthday exhibition will showcase Tayto in an engaging and interactive series of experiences including a ‘reeling in the years’ style showcase of the brand, memorabilia, games and fun activities for all ages on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday August 18 in the town centre.
Tayto is an iconic brand that is synonymous with crisps in Ireland. The brand’s foundation dates back to 1954, when Joe ‘Spud’ Murphy spotted a niche in the Irish market for flavoured crisps and the rest, as they say, is history.
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.
Lotto results: Lotto Tue 6th August 2024. Numbers drawn were 16, 17, 29, 32. No winner. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Rebecca McCarthy, Johnny Maunsell, Harold Tansley, Julie Fitzgerald, Sarah O’Connell.
Our next draw will be tomorrow night (Tuesday) and the jackpot will be €2,500. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto
Bingo: Congratulations to our patron who won the €390 jackpot last Monday night. Our Mini Accumulater Jackpot House tonight (Monday) will be worth €200 in 40 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.
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Rowing: Congratulations to former player Seán Morris who has been selected to row in the stroke seat of the Irish Men’s Junior 4x team in the Junior Rowing Worlds Championships in Canada from August 18th to 25th. It’s a brilliant achievement for Seán and we wish him and his crew every success.
AFL: Congratulations to our senior player Maria Quirke who helped her team, the Irish Banshees, to victory over USA in the Transatlantic Cup Grand Final (Australian Rules) in Toronto yesterday. They won by 48 points to 30 after extra time with Maria scoring the final goal of the game.
Boston GAA: Great news from Boston where Darragh Reen’s Kerry Boston team clinched the Intermediate football title yesterday defeating Cork Boston by a single point.
Cáit Uí Chonchúir and Na Gaeil PRO Helen Cooper with Kerry players Deirdre Kearney, Aoife Dillane, Mary O’Connell and Eilis O’Connor at the summer camp on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Campa Samhraidh Peile: What a thrilling finale to Na Gaeil’s Campa Samhraidh Peile last Friday!
The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as our All-Ireland Ladies Football champions arrived, proudly showcasing the Brendan Martin Cup.
The young campers were over the moon to meet their heroes — Na Gaeil legends Mary Ní Chonaill, Éilis Ní Chonchúir, Deirdre Kearney, and Austin Stack’s Aoife Dillane — alongside their managment duo Daragh and Deaglán.
Na Gaeil youngsters with the cup. Photo by Dermot Crean
After a week of exciting coaching sessions in Na Gaeil na gréine, that honed our camper’s skills, thrilling games that kept everyone on their toes, and the fun of practising the cúpla focal, 130 beaming campers and their coaches celebrated a memorable summer camp of football and camaraderie.
Míle buíochas to camp Co-ordinator Séamas Ó Luanaigh and his team for a job very well done. Go leor leor Spórt agus Spraoi @ Na Gaeil CLG. 2024.
Eilis O’Connor, Mary O’Connell and Deirdre Kearney bring the Cup to their home club in Na Gaeil during the Sumer camp. Photo by Dermot Crean
Underage training 2024: Contact details for the various age groups in Na Gaeil are as follows: U5’s – Denis Sugrue (087) 2808719. U7’s – Shane Moriarty (086) 8380434. U9s – Bryan O’Mahony (087) 9585331. New members are always welcome. Just contact the relevant team coach above.
Fé 7: New members are always welcome.
Fé 11: Well done to our under 11 boys who put on a fine display of football against Laune Rangers in tough conditions last Thursday evening (8th).
Fé 15: Last Wednesday night (7th) the St. Brendans Board u15 team defeated East Kerry by 4-11 to 1-10 in the first round of the County Championship. Maith sibh! They will be at home to West Kerry in Round 2 this Wednesday in Blennerville at 7pm.
Fé 17: Last Monday night (5th) the Keane’s Supervalu Minor County Championship kicked off and the St. Brendan’s Board team recorded a great win against South Kerry in Waterville. Tonight (Monday 12th) in Round 2 our lads will take on West Kerry in Blennerville at 7pm.
Senior Men: Round 3 of Club Championship was played in Killeen last Saturday and resulted in a win for Dr. Crokes over Na Gaeil, 1-9 to 0-8.
The first half was evenly contested, finishing on 6 points each. Tomas Ó hAiniféin opened the scoring with a point but Tony Brosnan & Mikey Casey replied in the 3rd and 10th minute for the visitors. Diarmuid O’Connor got three for the home side before Evan Looney pulled one back. Tomas Ó hAiniféin and Jack Doyle got the other 2 points for us.
Playing with the light breeze in the second half Tomas Ó hAiniféin opened the scoring after a minute but from there we struggled to get through a massed Crokes defense.
Cian McMahon’s goal for Crokes after 20 minutes was the decisive score of the game while Tony Brosnan, Cian McMahon and Dathí Casey all added points to just a single reply from our Kieran O’Donovan late on. Final score: Na Gaeil 0-8, Dr. Crokes 1-9.
Senior Ladies: Tonight (Monday) our senior ladies will take on Scartaglen in a Senior League relegation game. Throw-in in Cordal will be at 7.30pm.
Girls Training: Na Gaeil Ladies juveniles (u8/u10/u12) are back training for the new season. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Eddie on 087-6791460.
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.iebefore 9am on Monday and I’ll do my best to include it.
We have qualified for the quarter finals of the intermediate championship following our victory over Kilcummin on Sunday.
We maintained our 100% record and so qualified as No 1 seed where, following a draw, we were drawn at home to Fossa next weekend.
The game will be played in Strand Road on Saturday evening at 6pm and is sure to draw a huge crowd. We will have more on this fixture later in the week.
Match Report:
Resilience is not about denying or avoiding the challenges we face. It’s about accepting our circumstances and finding the strength to adapt and grow, even when things seem less than ideal.
We lined out as selected in our final group game vs Kilcummin with the home side drafting in former Kerry minor Keelan O’Shea and James Nagle to their defence.
We had the strong wind at our backs in the opening half and despite conceding the first score of the game to a Paul O’Shea free we reeled off the next four points, all from play via David Moran, BJ Keane, Shane McElligott and the inform Tomás Kennedy.
We were slightly wayward in our attack thereafter with 3 wides from favourable positions before Kilcummin, with a pointed effort from a free from Paul O’Shea and a point from play from Gary O’Leary reduced the deficit to the minimum, 0-04 to 0-03 just as the clock ticked into the 20th minute.
Donagh Buckley had picked up an innocuous yellow card earlier but when Ryan Carroll retaliated after being fouled the referee brandished a red card and we now had a huge battle on our hands.
Despite being a man down, we upped the ante significantly and notched 7 points from here to the short whistle whilst restricting Kilcummin to just two points.
Much of this good play stemmed from the middle where David was to exert a huge influence plus increased pressure on Brendan Kealy’s kick outs.
We had scores from Gearóid Savage, 2, a pointed free and from play, Tomás Kennedy, Barry John whose attempt to lob the keeper just sailed over and two points from frees from sub Jack Savage – Jack was to go on to have a huge impact on the game and kicked another vital two points in the 2nd half.
The half time score of 0-11 to 0-05 was reflective of our play but the prospects of facing the strong breeze and a man down were daunting to say the least.
The 2nd half began with Kilcummin in command and they had reduced the halftime deficit to the minimum by the 10th minute following 5 unanswered points with Paul O’Shea in particular to the fore.
Jack stemmed the tide in the 14th minute with a pointed free to leave the score line @ 0-12 to 0-10 and the intensity was now significantly ratcheted up.
We next lost Tommy to injury with Gearóid Dillane entering the fray but Paul O’Shea again was the focus as he added a point before making a fine catch on our 21 yard line and finding the net with a rising drive past a helpless Rob O’Connor; trailing 1-11 to 0-12, the signs were ominous.
However, a mix of unity, passion, and a never say die spirit saw us take command around the middle, David and Tom shining out, Ross raiding from deep and Cormac, Ben and Darragh McElligott unyielding in defence.
We now had the momentum, every man hungry for every ball and in Jack we had a matchwinner as he converted two vital frees, one from 45 metres into the wind with Ben Hanafin and Gearóid Dillane both popping over vital scores.
Kilcummin for their part were not done and in the final dying moments they reduced the deficit to one point but as the clock ticked into the red, it was us who were in possession and attacking as the referee brought proceedings to a halt and signalled our advance to the quarter finals.
This was a serious gut check and the triumph was not all about skill – it was about heart, grit and an unwavering belief in our own ability.
Final score:
KO’R : 0-16
Kilcummin 1-12
Team: Rob O’Connor, Darragh McEllligott, Ross O’Callaghan, Donagh Buckley, Ben Hanafin ( 0-01), Jake Foley, Ryan Carroll, David Moran ( 0-01), Tom Hoare, Barry J Keane ( 0-02), Shane McElligott ( 0-01), Padraig Griffin, Gearóíd Savage ( 0-02), Tommy Walsh, Tomás Kennedy ( 0-04).
Subs: Jack Savage ( 0-04), Cormac Coffey, Gearóid Dillane, ( 0-01), Con Barrett.
Juvenile notes:
Academy continued on Sunday morning at 10am in Ballyrickard where each age group enjoyed a fun filled training session while learning key skills. It was great to see such big numbers in attendance.
U8 Girls:
U8 girls played Mitchell’s in Ballyrickard Sunday morning. Some great display of skills and a few points and goals scored. Every girl showed great skill throughout the game. Thanks to Mitchell’s for coming to play with us..
U10 Girls:
This week the KOR U10s had a great, physical battle against Mitchell’s. Both sides were strong and confident on the ball. We were missing a few players but the nine girls we had, stood up and put in a stellar performance.
Neither side gave an inch and every ball was fought for. Our girls were exhausted afterwards without any subs but they came off the pitch with their heads held high. Thanks to Mitchell’s for coming and for a really competitive game.
St Brendans Minors:
Well done to Kerins O’Rahillys players Brayden Pierce, Breandàn Meehan, Nick Lacey, Ruarì Kennedy, Sean O’Mahony and Aaron Horgan.
The boys were all members of the St. Brendans minor panel for the opening round game in the minor championship on Monday evening.
St. Brendans prevailed in a hard fought win over South Kerry in Waterville. Next up is West Kerry in St. Pats, Blenerville on Monday, August 12th at 7pm. All support is welcome.
The Annual Rose of Tralee Cup U13 football blitz takes place this Saturday. All are welcome to come support our boys. Please keep an eye on our social media pages for more details.
The Kerins O’Rahillys kids welcoming the Kerry Ladies with the Brendan Martin Cup at their summer camp. Photo by Dermot Crean
Summer Camp:
And that’s a wrap for another year. KOR Summer Camp 2024 was a week everyone will remember. Everyone enjoyed an amazing week full of fun, games, and a few special surprises.
The ice cream van was a huge hit on Thursday afternoon, and everyone enjoyed a well earned ice cream and we were then honored to welcome the newly crowned Ladies All Ireland Football Champions with the Brendan Martin Cup on Friday morning.
They took time out of their busy schedule to come chat to everyone, sign jerseys and take a few pictures. Everyone was very excited to see them.
Camp concluded with our Annual All Ireland Final with two groups of three teams playing each other to get to the final. Well done to this year’s “KOR All Ireland Winners”.
We have to thank our coaches Breandán, Seamus, Brayden, Tomás, Jamie, Ruairí, Hollie, Lia, Kelly, Fiadh, Taylor and Chloe for all their hard work and ensuring everyone enjoyed the camp.
A massive thank you has to go to Ben Hanafin who coordinated the whole camp all week ensuring everything ran smoothly and everyone was having fun while learning key skills. Thank you Ben for a fantastic camp this year. You were amazing.
Finally thank you as well to Claire Walsh for all she did this week. We truly are a very lucky club to have so many fantastic members involved. We hope everyone enjoyed the camp and we look forward to running it again next year.
Ladies notes
U12 Girls:
Our wonderful u12 girls took a well earned evening off training on the pitch and headed to Bowling Buddies last week! Thank you very much to the club for this very enjoyable treat. Great fun was had by all.
U14 Girls:
Our Strand Road team had a disappointing start to the North Kerry League at Ballyrickard on Friday night. We conceded three goals in the first ten minutes which put us on the back foot for the rest of the game.
But it’s very much to the girls’ credit that they came back fighting in the second half, and at one stage were within three points of their opponents.
Full credit in particular to Lilly Hussey, Kellie Hayes and our best player on the night, Ava O’Donoghue, who was unstoppable in front of goals.
Captain Ruby Foley was solid as ever in the back line, while Aoibhinn Corridon, Hannah O’Sullivan and Meadhb Kennedy deserve mention for their outstanding work rate.
All our players gave 100 percent and each one of them has improved in training under the guidance of Tommy and Richie. So we’ll be back stronger for the next game.
The final score was Beale 6-11 to KOR’s 7-2.
U16 Girls:
Well done to our U16’s in the final round of the County League against Na Gaeil Thursday night. They are now through to the semi final, opponents to be decided.
Senior Ladies:
Wishing our senior ladies the best of luck in their County League final on Monday night as they play Ballymacelligott at 6.30pm in Austin Stack park. All support is welcome.
Congratulations to Declan Quill and Senior ladies and management on their fantastic win last Sunday and becoming all Ireland champions. Everyone in the club is very proud of your achievements.
Kerry had to put the heartbreak of the previous two years behind them and perform at their best on the day – it’s a testament to the management team that they had the girls in such shape mentally and physically to ensure they returned home with the Brendan Martin Cup.
Condolences:
The death of Tommy Quinlan occurred on Friday last 9th August at his home in Ballyrickard Close surrounded by his loving family.
Tommy was always a very proud Strand Road man.
He was involved with Kerins O’Rahillys from his youth as a minor to his time as a mentor at juvenile level to his time as senior executive and Club Treasurer in the 1980’s.
In the decades that followed he always kept a keen eye on the exploits of the Club and took great joy from the county championship win of 2002 and again when they were crowned Munster Senior Club Champions in 2022.
The Club wishes to extend its sincere sympathy to his wife Áine, children Noreen, Maura and Tomás and the extended Quinlan Family.
Tommy was a True Blue – ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam álainn, uasal, Gaelach.
There was no winner of our club lotto of €2300 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 01,03, 06, & 30. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
1. Donnacha Connolly Online
2. Sonny Roche c/o Rock Inn
3. Aidan Scanlon Online
4. John Kelliher Lohercannon
5. John O’Connor Curraheen
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2400 and the draw will take place on Sunday Night 18/08/2024 at 9pm in Keane’s of Curraheen 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=0from 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 good number of under 5 for training on Sunday after their 2-week break. We practice our balls skills and movement skills. Everyone joined in and had plenty fun. Well done to players of the week Hallie and Keeley. Don’t forgot to keep up the practice at home. Great to see our coach Diane back.
U9 Boys
Our U9’s returned to training on Sunday morning after our 2-week summer break. Everyone was in great spirits, and we had a great session. To finish we joined in a fun game with our u10 girls’ team. We have a home game this Tuesday in Blennerville with throw in at 7pm.
U10
It was great to see all the girls return back at training this morning after our little break. Well done everyone on a great session this morning. The girls are improving week on week and are really developing their skills. This morning, we worked our passing and attacking skills and finished up with a mixed game against the boys U9 team. A big shout out to our player of the week Siabh who is improving every week. keep up the good work Siabh. We hope to have a game this Thursday evening against Dingle so keep up the good work and practise at home.
Seniors
Our seniors played in Kerry Petroleum Junior Premier Club Championship Round 2 against Currow in Currow last Sunday.
St Pats opened the scoring, but it wasn’t long before Currow put their stamp on the match with four goals coming between St Pats scores. St Pats players kept the momentum going with scores coming from Liam O’Sullivan, Eoin Greaney and Jordan Conway. Currow were determined in their scoring adding six points with their goals. First half finished St Pats 0-08 Currow 4-06
Currow in the second half get the first point of the game closely followed by St Pats point with the help of Liam O’Sullivan. Four points from Currow kept them in the lead, with three points coming from St Pats. A St Pats goal rattled the back of Currow’s net, this gave a much-needed boost, another point from St Pats players adding to the total. One final goal from Currow sealed their fate, one last point from St Pats finished out scoring. Currow came away with the win. St Pats 1-14 Currow 5-11
Team: Paudie Bailey, Dylan Griffin, Jordan Conway, Luke Mulligan, Niall McCarthy, Patrick Dowling, Tommy Nicholson, Conor Moore, Brendan Poff, Eoin Greaney, Brian Muphy, Darragh Moriarty, Colin Doody, David Moriarty, and Jack Moriarty.
Substitutes Used: Liam O’Sullivan for Dylan Griffin, Gary Savage for Eoin Greaney, Adrian Greaney for Brian Murphy, Liam Poff for Darragh Moriarty and Danny Greaney for Colin Doody.
Round 3 game will take place on Saturday 17th of August at 6.30pm in Blennerville against Castlegregory.
Congratulations
To Thomas Higgins who won a bronze medal last Saturday in Clonmel in the Boys U12 100M Regional Community Games.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Hugh Donnelly Armagh, Tim Collins Clogherbrien, Caroline Nammock Connelly Park and Mary Kearney Abbeydorney.
.Tralee Parnells Minor team that were defeated by Crotta in the Co Championship semi-final vs Crotta in Lixnaw last Thursday
Minor Hurling
Tralee Parnells 3-11 Crotta 2-17 (AET)
Our minor hurlers were beaten in the County Championship semi-final in Lixnaw last Thursday evening, but only after extra time following a great battle with a resilient Crotta side. Crotta were the better side in the first half scoring 10 points in the first half as Parnells found scores hard to come by.
Despite being second best however, Parnells managed to raise a green flag at crucial times to stay in the match, with Will Somers and Liam O’Connell finding the net for Parnells. Half time score: Parnells 2-2 Crotta 0-10.
However the second half was a different story. Parnells got the first 4 points of the second half with points from play from Fionan Ryan (his second) and Dan Maloney and 2 frees from Eoghan Costello. Crotta got the next 3 points to edge into a 1 point lead, but a point from play by O’Connell and 2 points from Eoghan Costello, 1 from play, had Parnells 2 ahead in the 48th minute.
Crotta hit a purple patch with 3 points in a row from their centre forward Evan O’Sullivan, the last a long range free which split the posts in the 60th minute. Parnells had one more chance to level it and a foul on Costello resulted in the same player converting the free to bring the match to extra time.
Dan Maloney put Parnells ahead in extra time but 2-1 without reply left the boys with a mountain to climb. However, a goal from Somers, when he whipped on a lose ball around the goalmouth just before half time in extra time gave Parnells some hope.
However, despite the best efforts of both teams, that was to be the last score, with Crotta running out winners by 3 points who will play Ballyduff in the County Final in Austin Stacks Park next Friday. Well done to the team and management on a great performance which just came up short.
Tralee Parnells U7s that played in the mini-blitz in Caherslee last Thursday
U7 Hurling
There was a great evening’s hurling at Caherslee last Thursday at our u7 mini blitz! Fantastic hurling on display from all the teams – the Parnells boys have developed so much over the past few weeks. Keep up the practicing at home and we will see you next friday!
Young camogie players at the Parnells camogie blitz in Caherslee last Friday evening
U8 & U10 Camogie
Caherslee was a hive of activity last Friday evening with future Kerry Camogie stars demonstrating amazing skills on the pitch at both U8 and U10 age groups. Tralee Parnells hosted the U8’s and U10’s blitz welcoming players from Abbeykillix, Causeway and Cillard. Well done to all involved organising the event, special mention to Aine ,Seamus, Agnes, John, Tara and Stephen and to the youth referees! Great fun had by all!
Tralee Parnells minor camogie team that played Cillard in Caherslee last Monday
Minor Camogie
Our minor camogie team had a tough game against a strong Cillard side last Monday evening. But the girls kept battling until the final whistle taking some fine scores. Thanks to Cillard for the game and referee John Ross.
Also, huge congratulations to Tralee Parnells Minor Camogie player Emma Dunican for making the Munster Rugby Women’s squad for the ’24/’25 season.
Tralee Parnells players and Management that won the All-Ireland shield with Kerry in the Sophie Brack U14 tournament last Saturday.
Kerry Camogie
Congratulations to the Kerry U14 team and management last Saturday who won the All Ireland shield at the Sophie Brack U14 Blitz. They also participated in the U14 Parade in Croke Park during the All Ireland camogie finals on Sunday. Special mention to coach David Brick and Club players Evie O Sullivan, Aoibhin Hennessy, Sarah Chute, Sophie Brick, Ciara Trant, Clodagh Culloty and Abby Crowley, who were all outstanding – well done and thanks to all involved!
Rose of Tralee Buster Fundraiser
In what has now become an annual event, the club will be hosting a Family fun afternoon at Tralee Greyhound track next Sat 17th of August as part of the Rose of Tralee Festival. This is a key fundraiser for the Academy section of the club to cover ongoing costs. Tickets are €10 which provides entry to the track on the day and the possibility of winning €500 if the ticket matches the winning combination in the Parnells Buster race that day. Roses and rosebuds will be present on the day also so it is a great opportunity to get photos. There will also be face painting, a bouncy castle and other fun activities for young and old. The club is asking everyone to support this club fundraiser for a great family day out during the festival. There are still some tickets available from coaches at Academy training next Tuesday and Friday. For those that have already got tickets, please return all stubs of tickets sold and money to your coaches on Tuesday and Friday next week.
Tralee Parnells Golf Classic
The club is holding its second golf classic on Friday 6th September in Beaufort Golf Club. A team of 4 costs €300. So swap the Hurleys for the golf clubs that day and enjoy a great day out to drive on Tralee Parnells club and develop our underage facilities so that we can compete with the best.
Match Report: The Kerry Petroleum: Premier Junior Football Club Championship Group 2 Round 2 Ballymacelligott V Churchill
Date: Friday, August 9th, 2024.
Venue: Ballymacelligott
It was an excellent evening for football in Ballymacelligott on Friday when Ballymac hosted Churchill in a crucial Round 2 clash of Group 2 of the Junior Club Championship.
The game kicked off with a bang for Ballymac, who swiftly netted two goals before the lotto sellers could even pack up. The home team held onto their lead until the final whistle, despite a spirited second-half performance by Churchill that saw them outscore Ballymac. But those two early goals were a tough mountain to climb.
Aidan Breen opened the scoring with a point, followed by a goal. Aidan was involved again with Donal Daly to help Vinnie Horan score another. Donal Daly popped over a point, and Ballymac were 2-02 in the lead with eight minutes on the clock.
Donal Daly scored another point before Churchill’s Darragh O’Sullivan opened the scoring for Churchill. Both Donal Daly and Darragh O’Sullivan scored a point for their sides. Michael Herlihy and Michéal Reidy added a point each for Ballymac.
Churchill added a point just before Aidan Breen dispossessed Churchill on the ground and walked the ball into the back of the net. Churchill scored their last point of the half before Ballymac added two points from Captain Vinnie Horan.
The Half Time score: Ballymacelligott 3-07 Churchill 0-4
Daragh Regan’s point opened the scoring for Ballymac in the second half. Darragh O’Sullivan followed with the opening point for Churchill. Two Points from Michael Herlihy and Daragh Regan extended Ballymac’s lead from 3-08 to 0-5 with 23 minutes left to full-time.
Churchill scored a point from Ivan Parker, and Darragh O’Sullivan hit the back of the net to bring Churchill’s score to 1-06. Vinnie Horan and Niall Collins added two points for Ballymac. Darragh O’Sullivan and Vinnie Horan added a point for each of their teams. With 10 minutes left, the score was Ballymac 3-12 Churchill 1-09.
In the 28th minute, Churchill was awarded a penalty, and Darragh O’Sullivan scored a goal. This was Churchill’s last score of the game. Maurice O’Connell scored the final point for Ballymac.
Final Score: Ballymacelligott 3-13 Churchill 2-09
Ballymacelligott Team & Scorers.
Christy Leen, Josh O’Keeffe, Daniel O’Shea, Sean Rice, Michéal Reidy (0-1), Tadhg Brick (1-0), Daragh Sweeney, Aidan Breen (1-1), Cathal Dunne, Adam Sheehy, Vinnie Horan, Captain (1-3), Michael Herlihy (0-2), Brian Lonergan, Donal Daly (0-2), Daragh Regan (0-2).
Ballymacelligott Substitutes Introduced Niall Collins (0-1), Eoin Creedon, Brian Cassidy, Andy Rogers and Maurice O’Connell (0-1)
Manager: Ian Blake
Selectors: Tony Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, Mike Broderick & Padráig Laide.
Physical Trainer: Anthony O’Leary. Physio: Mark Thompson
We send our sincere condolences to the family of the late Tim Collins. Tim is the grandad to our senior player, Darragh Sweeney, and ladies’ player, Aoife. We are thinking of Paula and Liam at this time. We appreciate the fact that Darragh played our championship game Friday night.
A few facts
2 Players: Missing due to injury (Cian Counihan) and sickness (James Kenny) from the starting 15 team V Renard last week.
1 Player: Maurice O’Connell made his Championship Debut and scored his first Championship point.
1. It was good to see Eoin Creedon play his first game since mid-May when he injured his shoulder.
The Ballymacelligott main pitch will close on Monday, 12th August, for remedial work to the pitch, and we aim to have a top-quality playing surface available for all footballing activities by early summer 2025.
Senior player Micheal Reidy with family
Lots of Support
Ballymac senior player Michèal Reidy surrounded by his family some of whom travelled from New Zealand, Australia and Co Louth to support him on Friday night. His nieces proudly wearing the Ballymac Jersey!
Senior Ladies
Big Night for Our Ladies on Monday evening at 6.30pm, In the Corrib Oil Senior Club League Final, as they head-to-head with group favourites Kerins O’Rahillys gaa club looking to overturn two defeats already this year. Good Luck Ladies. Be there in your colours and full voice to support our Ladies… #ballymacabú💙💛Link to tickets below.
Check out this event on Universe https://www.universe.com/events/corrib-oil-senior-ladies-club-league-final-division-26-tickets-JRV2X5
Thank You from the Lotto Committee
The Ballymacelligott GAA Lotto Committee wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported our lotto sales at all our home games in 2024. Your support at every game is genuinely appreciated, and we sincerely thank you for your generosity.
The Lotto is the backbone of our club for the year, and it helps us have an income every week. The sales at home games and neutral games at our pitch boost sales every year and make a big difference to our balance sheet at the end of the year.
Our pitch is being closed for necessary remedial work. We will miss the lottery income from our game sales. Anyone who wishes to support our lotto going forward can do so online at www.ballymacgaa.com or by contacting any member of the lotto committee. We look forward to seeing you all in 2025 on our own top-class playing pitch. Go mara sibh céad
Well Done to Jeremiah Lynch
On Sunday, 11th August, our hard-working club referee, Jeremiah Lynch, reached a milestone. He refereed a game on the Valentia GAA pitch, the last pitch in the County on his list. Over the past twenty-five years, he has refereed a game on every other pitch in the County of Kerry. He debuted on the Old John Mitchels pitch (Champers) in Boherbee when he refereed a U14 game. a quarter of a century ago. It’s an excellent service to the club and the county. Well done, Jeremiah.
St Kierans Minors
Best of luck to our 11 minors tomorrow night with St Kierans when they play Legion in the second round of the Keane’s Super Valu Minor County Championship in Castleisland @ 7pm.
under 15 boys
Under 15 boys
A high scoring semifinal victory over Milltown/Castlemaine on Monday last, sees our u15 team into the D6 final.
Final score
Ballymac 3-14
M/C 2-9
Well done all.
Under 14 girls
Our U14’s played Moyvane in the North Kerry League on Wednesday evening, going down by a point after a fascinating contest 5-8 to 4-12. Thanks to Kieran Boyle for refereeing at such short notice.
Under 12 girls
Under 12 girls
Our two U.12 girls teams at the county festival of football held brilliantly by John Mitchell’s today.
We had games against Austin Stacks, Scartaglin, Na Gaeil, Listowel Emmets, Currow, Killarney Legion & Na Piarsaigh #gogames #serioussupport
We have 2 games coming up in Phase 2 with our two Ballymac U.12 girls teams.
●Southern Gaels away in Renard GAA pitch on Tuesday 13th August with throw in at 6.45pm
●Corca Dhuibhne away in Lispole GAA pitch on Tuesday 20th August with throw in at 6.30pm.
Under 9 boys
Well done to our U9 boys who travelled to Blennerville Tuesday evening to play St Pats in 3 very sporting and competitive games. Thanks to St Pats for hosting and to the parents for driving. Keep up the practice at home.
Academy
Academy will return on Sunday 11am venue will be decided on keep an eye on social media.
We still have a limited number of Jerseys available in the club shop.
Academy is 11am to 12 noon every Sunday,
Paula Silles, John Rice, Chairman of Ballymac GAA Club, Lotto winner Ian O’Sullivan , Shane Leen of Glenduff Manor and Eddie O’Connell at lotto presentation in Glenduff Manor.
Congratulations Ian on winning the Ballymac GAA Lotto Jackpot
Last Friday night, Ian O’Sullivan was presented with his € 8,300 Lotto Jackpot winning cheque. John Rice, Chairman of Ballymacelligott GAA Club, handed over the cheque to Ian in Glenduff House.
Ian’s lucky numbers were from a quick pick he purchased four weeks ago at Ballymac GAA Pitch. Ian is a great supporter of our lotto and recently sponsored a set of Jerseys for our Senior B team.
It has been a very busy and happy few weeks for Ian, as he, Muireann, and Oran welcomed Iarla to the family! This is a double celebration for the O’Sullivan family. Congratulations to you all and we thank you and are very grateful for your support.
Lotto
Ballymac GAA Lotto results: Monday 5th August 2024
Oonagh O’Rahilly, our Assistant Treasurer, David Keane, our Senior Ladies Coach and Naomi O’Sullivan from O’Riada’s conducted our draw for a € 2500 Jackpot tonight in O’Riada’s Bar & Restaurant.
The numbers drawn were 3, 14, 25 and 30.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2500.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Diarmuid Lynch Kilduff, who bought his ticket in Glenduff House,
€20.00 – Niall, Mary, Ciara & Aoife, Waterville, who bought the ticket online.
€20.00—Bob Walsh, who bought his ticket online
The Next Jackpot offers an exciting chance to win €2600. The draw will occur live on Facebook from O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant on Monday, 12h August 2024.
On 19th August, all the Quick Pick winners for the previous five weeks will be entered into a draw to win a € 50.00 meal voucher from O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant. So far, we have the following in the draw:
From Mon 22nd July: Sharon Clancy, Anne Mangan, Patrick White.
From Mon 29th July: Eanna Reidy, Julie Fealy & Helen Slattery.
From Mon 5th August: Diarmuid Lynch (Niall, Mary, Ciara & Aoif) and Bob Walsh
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor.
or from our regular sellers, Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Halfway Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support. To enable all the entries in the draw, the closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Halfway and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant.
We thank you for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs.
5. Fly with Birds…
A tribute country legend Dolly Parton by Kirsty Coard follows at 8.45pm so expect ‘Jolene’, ‘9 To 5’ and much more in the her set.
Sunday is the big one with The Classic Beatles taking to the stage from 7.30pm. They’ll be playing many songs from the different stages of the Liverpool band’s incredible career and it’s a must for all music fans.
TAYTO is marking 70 years of the original Irish crisp and to celebrate is bringing its interactive roadshow to Tralee this weekend.
GARDAI are investigating a criminal damage incident in Tralee last week.
