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Thankfully January is nearly behind us, so why not see it off by going to or taking part in one of these events…
Friday
1. Quiz time…
If you fancy testing your general knowledge tonight, Na Gaeil GAA Club is hosting a table quiz at 8pm. This is to help support their young Lèiriú thespians who are heading to Sligo to represent Na Gaeil Tralee /St Brendan’s Board, Kerry and Munster in the All-Ireland Scór Na nÓg Final on Saturday 17th February.
It promises to be a great evening of fun. There will also be a raffle with great Spot Prizes to be won on the night. Table of 4: €20.
Saturday
2. Open day…
A wonderful school right in the heart of Tralee will host an open day this Saturday at 1pm.
St John’s Parochial School on Ashe Street wants parents of children going to school this September to come in and get a feel for the supportive and positive atmosphere in the school.
Families will get an idea of what school life is like in that short period of time and they will have activities organised for children on the day.
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3. Celebrating Kerry GAA…
Ogie Moran.
The Kerry GAA Supporters Club’s 28th annual social is sure to be another great night out for the Kingdom faithful in Ballygarry House Hotel at 7.30pm.
The special guests on the night are Denis ‘Ogie’ Moran, Kerry Minor Football Manager Peter Keane, minor captain David Clifford, Junior Football All Ireland winning manager Jimmy Keane and team captain Killian Spillane, Under 21 B Hurling manager Ian Brick and team captain Darragh Shanahan and 2017 All Star Paul Geaney. Chairman of the County Board, Tim Murphy and former PRO John O’Leary will also be attending.
Music is by Neily O’Connor and tickets are still available priced at €35 are on sale from club officers and committee members. People are advised to get their early as David, Paul and Killian won’t be able to stay for long due to their match commitments for Sunday.
Sunday
4. Run with the Blues…
Kerins O’Rahilly’s GAA Club are looking forward to hosting their annual 10k run which always attracts a big turnout.
This year the race, which begins at 11am, will honour local running legend and 1988 and 1989 Dublin City Marathon winner, John Griffin, with a specially made medal for all finishers.
Registration is €20 (+ €1.40 booking fee) and people can register online or on the morning of the race between 8am and 10.30am. Both walkers and runners are welcome.
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5. Support Kerry…
And so it begins. Kerry face Donegal in the opening game of the Allianz National Football League in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. The game throws in at 2pm and all gates (Dalton’s Avenue and Lewis Road) will be open at 12 noon.
Tickets are priced at €15 for adults and U16s enter free of charge. If you purchase your tickets before midnight Saturday at any SuperValu, Centra or in the Kerry GAA store, you can avail of a 20% discount meaning it will cost you €12. Early purchase is strongly encouraged particularly to avoid long queues at the gate.
