THE Rose Escorts had a very active weekend in the Tralee area taking part in a special boot camp.
The 32 Benetti Menswear Escorts have been chosen for this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival and they took to the beach in Banna for a number of physical and mental challenges.
They arrived to the Meadowlands Hotel in Tralee and ended up on Banna Beach running, jumping, swimming and having great fun.
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The chosen men, aged between 21 to 30, will accompany the Roses in Tralee at this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival from August 16th to 20th.
While the Rebel County has the highest representation with six Rose Escorts, it is followed by Kerry and Dublin and Armagh with three each while one young gentleman will travel all the way from Chicago to be a part of the fun in Tralee in August. Photographer Domnick Walsh captured the fun in the images below…
Wednesday 19th Ladies Brice Cup Stroke/Stableford Kindly Sponsored by Bella Bia.
Saturday/Sunday 22nd & 23rd June MC6 Presidents Barry’s Prize to the Ladies kindly sponsored by the Meadowlands Hotel.
Wednesday June 26th Eileen Murphy Qualifier Foursomes.
Senior Men’s Results of competitions played on June 12th.
White Tees
1st John Collins (12) 26pts – last 9 holes
2nd Gerald MacNamara (20) – 26pts
25 cards processed
Green Tees
1st Philip O’Sullivan (11) 27pts
2nd Des O’Halloran (21) 26pts
3rd Richard P Barrett (21) 24pts
4th Mike Geoghegan (18) 23pts – last 9 holes
53 cards processed
Red Tees
1st Eamon O’Mahony – 19pts (22-3)
Ladies Scotch Foursomes Club Sponsored 12th June 2024
1st: Louise Stuart & Mary Underwood (41) 41 points (Last 9 holes)
2nd: Annette McAuliffe & Michelle Moore (40) 41 points
.Setting off on the ‘Three Peaks Challenge’ in Killarney on Saturday.
THE Three Peaks Cycling Challenge was a fantastic event, despite the inclement weather conditions.
All who participated really enjoyed the camaraderie, food stops, and delicious burger at the finish. Down Syndrome Kerry and Killarney Cycling Club would like to thank everyone who participated in and supported the event.
Thanks were expressed to sponsors and to everyone for their marvellous contribution to help make the day happen.
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Volunteers from both Down Syndrome Kerry and Killarney Cycling Club gave up their time to ensure all cyclists were fed, watered and supported on the day.
Participants on the road.Waiting for a well deserved burger after the event.Participants on the road..
Our division 1 status was pushed deeper into jeopardy following Dingle’s victory on Saturday night when they defeated Milltown/Castlemaine in Dingle – Milltown are the first side to be relegated as a result of this loss.
We currently sit on 6 points with our final game, away to Ballymac a must win game and even then victory might not be enough to save our status.
Dingle on 7 points entertain Spa who are already safe; An Ghaeltacht on 5 points play already relegated Milltown/Castlemaine whilst Legion, currently on 8 points must take something from their game away to Glenflesk.
It all promises to be a nail biting finale given that we could be relegated even if winning, could be safe if other results go our way or could even end up in a play off if Dingle draw or Legion lose.
Keep tuned in to X ( Twitter) on Sunday next, 23rd June as the drama unfolds – all games are being played simultaneously @ 14.00
New Gym:
There was a large turnout in the Healy Room on Saturday night for the official opening of the new gym.
Chairman, Oliver Molloy thanked those who made it possible from the donations of JP & Noreen McManus to the fundraiser Last Man Standing plus the contributions of all the volunteers who worked wonders into making the gym the state of the art facility it is.
The ribbon was officially cut by Kay Hoffman and Róisin Healy, daughters of the late Pat Healy.
Academy:
Our Academy continued Sunday morning as usual with great numbers in attendance throughout each age group. Academy takes place every Sunday morning from 10am to 11am. New members are always welcome to join.
Both our U8 and U10 Girls are travelling to Churchill next Sunday 23rd June for their next go games.
U11 Boys
U11 Boys:
Well done to our U11s on Thursday night who put in two great performances against Beaufort in Healy Park. Thanks to Beaufort for travelling in. Unfortunately training had to be cancelled on Saturday due to the weather.
U13 Boys
U13 Boys:
Not our day on Sunday in the U13 B County Final against Ardfert in Blennerville. The boys gave it their all against an extremely strong Ardfert B team. Fionn Smith gave a powerful performance throughout and Eammon Murphy at the back both stood out.
Special mention to the five U11s who played tonight . The future looks bright for this group and this made us all very proud.
Final Score:
Ardfert B 5-10
KOR B 2-07
Do you have unwanted football boots, club jerseys/tops etc?
In a bid to reduce, reuse and recycle we are seeking donations! If you have some usable and clean unwanted gear that no longer fits your child and would like to donate, please bring it to Academy Sunday mornings. We will then have a stall setup over the coming weeks with all items received available to our members for a small donation.
Thank you :
The Juvenile Academy would like to thank everyone who supported their Bucket collection on Saturday that took place in Dunnes Horan Centre, Supervalu and Outside Der O Sullivan’s the Mall.
Massive thank you to all our volunteers who gave up their time to cover the slots and to our committee members for coordinating the whole day. We really do have a great community within our club who all pull together when needed.
Ladies Notes:
U12 girls pictures with Chorca Dhuibhne
U12 Girls:
KOR U12 girls were back to winning ways against Chorca Dhuibhne on Wednesday evening. They had to come from behind after the first half but found their range in the second half. Ellie-Marie was on fire kicking point after point with ease. Our backs were ferocious in defence and didn’t give the girls from back west an inch. It was a really good team performance where everyone worked so hard. Well done girls.
Kerins O’Rahillys Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others are hosting a Fundraising Quiz on Wednesday 19th June at 7:30pm in the Klub Bar. €40 per table of 4, winners will receive 4 x €25 One4All vouchers kindly sponsored by Quirke Security.
Fantastic Raffle prizes to be won on the night. So why not come along and support and test your knowledge? Looking forward to seeing you all on the night.
Keeping in touch:
If you would like to share something with us please let us know via Messenger on Facebook or on the club phone, 085 2095001.
Lotto results: Lotto Tue 11th June 2024. Numbers drawn were 18, 21, 23, 26. No winner. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Dónal Moynihan, Mary Golden, Ita Behan, Katherine Duggan, Máire Coleman. Our next draw will be tomorrow night and the jackpot will be €2,100. 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 John & Eamon Browne and the extended Browne & McAuliffe families on the passing of Margaret (Peg) McAuliffe of Ballyduff last week. May she rest in peace.
U7s: Our U7’s enjoyed training in sunny Killeen on Sunday morning. Great to see the skills developing. A big welcome to our new players. Next Sunday we travel to Rathmore for our GoGame. Training continues on Thursday evening at 6:00pm.
U11 Boys: Well done to our under 11 boys who put in two strong performances against Listowel last Thursday evening. Thanks to Listowel for travelling and for helping to serve up two cracking games of football. The lads trained hard yesterday morning in preparation for their upcoming games against St. Senans on Thursday. Well done boys!
U13 Boys: U13 Div.1 County League Final. Na Gaeil 2.13 Milltown 0.15. A great victory for our u13s in an enthralling game in John Mitchels last night. Na Gaeil were 9-7 down at half time to a very strong Milltown team. Andy Costello unerring accuracy from play and frees, our strong defensive play and Ben O Sullivan’s brilliant goal keeping were the key factors keeping us in the game at half time.
We had the breeze at our backs in the 2nd half and with that came a better attacking display. We got our noses in front early in the second half after excellent build up play, Andy finished to the net.
Milltown to their credit never gave in and reduced the lead down to 1 point. The crucial moment of the game came when Rory squared a ball that Ben punched to the net to extend our lead once again to 4 points.
We hung on till the end due to some excellent defending and work rate. The final whistle was met with tremendous celebrations before Eanna accepted the cup. We are so proud of all 42 players on the panel. Thanks to the coaches and parents for everything they have done so far this year.
Senior Men: Last Saturday night our seniors welcomed Gneeveguilla to Killeen for a back-game in the Credit Union Co. League. Both sides were missing a number of regulars but it still proved to be a competitive encounter with the majority of the game’s scores coming from play.
The visitors got off the mark first and had 2 points on the board before Damien Bourke got through for a point. Oisín O’Sullivan who was starting his first senior game for Na Gaeil drew us level and this was quickly followed by 2 more points from play by Enda O’Connor & Ruairí Ó hAiniféin.
But by the 16th minute Gneeveguilla had drawn level. The next score didn’t arrive until the 24th minute but it was a big score for Na Gaeil. An effort at a point came back off the upright and was gathered by the alert Peter Doyle who finished it to the net.
A free from Oisín O’Sullivan extended our lead to 4 points but Gneeveguilla had the last point of the half to leave it 1-5 to 0-5 at the break. Gneeveguilla really got into their stride at the start of the 2nd half and had levelled the game with 3 quick points.
It was the 14th minute before another point from Oisín O’Sullivan put us ahead once more and this was quickly followed by a point apiece from Enda O’Connor and Ruairí Ó hAiniféin to leave us ahead by 3 once more.
Gneeveguilla weren’t done though and in the space of 4 minutes had added 1-2 to their total to put them in the driving seat with just 7 minutes of normal time left. Our lads battled back and two Mark Lynch frees and another point from Oisín O’Sullivan edged us ahead by 1.
Unfortunately, we couldn’t keep the East Kerry men out for the remaining few minutes and they added a late equalizer to ensure the spoils were shared. Final score: Na Gaeil 1-11, Gneeveguilla 1-11.
Team: Jack Rogers, Enda O’Connor, Ryan O’Neill, Seán Barrett, Jack Doyle, Fergal Barry, Seamus Looney, Tomás O’hAiniféin, Damien Bourke, Peter Doyle, Andrew Barry, Kieran O’Donovan, Mark Lynch, Ruairí ÓhAiniféin, Oisín O’Sullivan. Subs: Shane Daly, Aaron Dewey, Jack Costello, Kevin O’Donoghue, Shawn Duggan, Darragh Devine, Seán O’Connor.
Senior Ladies: Our seniors will play Scartaglen next Monday (24th) in the semi-final of the Donal Curtin Cup. The game is fixed for Cordal.
U21 County Championship: St. Brendan’s Board will play Laune Rangers in the semi-final of the U21 County Championship at 7pm on Wed. 26th June in Austin Stack Park.
All-Ireland Senior Championship (Men): Well done to Diarmuid O’Connor, Damien Bourke & the Kerry team on their win over Louth in Round 3 of the All-Ireland championship in Portlaoise yesterday.
All-Ireland Senior Championship (Ladies): Well done to the Kerry Ladies, especially our 5 Na Gaeil players, who defeated Waterford in Round 2 of the Senior Championship in Fitzgerald Stadium. Final score: Kerry 4-13, Waterford 0-9.
Hurling: Good luck to all the Na Gaeil players taking part with various clubs in the Garvey’s Supervalu Senior Hurling Championship over the next few weeks.
Bingo: Na Gaeil Bingo tonight at 8pm sharp. Our Mini Accumulater Jackpot House tonight is €320 in 52 calls. We also have a Raffle and Split the Bucket at half time. 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.
Return of underage training 2024: Our juveniles are back in training for the 2024 season. Contact details for the various age groups 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 and can contact the relevant team coach above.
Club Summer Camp: Our annual Campa Samhraidh Peile will be held this year from Aug 5th to 9th for children aged between 5 and 13. The camp will run from 10am until 2pm each day. The cost will be €45 for 1 child, €80 for 2 children from the same family while 3 or more children from the same family will cost €105. The link to register is: https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG
Fundraiser: Dearbhla Quirke, daughter of Mary & Jerome, is heading to Uganda volunteering for 3 weeks in July and must fundraise €2,650! She will be working as an Occupational Therapist over there in a paediatric rehabilitation centre. Any donations would be greatly appreciated! If you’d like to donate please click on this link: https://nurtureafrica.enthuse.com/pf/dearbhla-quirke/post/6702388
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.
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.
Big Screen: All football championship games will be shown live on the big screen in the bar throughout the season.
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.
Golf Classic – Our annual golf classic takes place in Beaufort Gold Club on Friday August 23rd. Always a great day out, a team of 4 is €300 and a tee box can be sponsored for €75.
Please contact any of the organizing committee of Pat Kearney, Fergus Foley, Anthony McElligott, Eoin Gallagher, Rory Kilgallen and Brid McElligott if you wish to sponsor a team or help with the event. All monies raised goes to support our football activities.
Senior Men – Our Division 6 team plated Keel at home on Friday night and came out victorious on the evening on a score line of 6 goals and 8 points to 3 goals and 8 points. We play Desmonds at home next Saturday night at 7.30PM. We await fixture details of our final division 2 game. Training continues on Tuesday evening at 7pm.
Local Elections – A massive call out of thanks to those from the club who volunteered at the recent local elections.
It was a long few days and would not have been possible without the voluntary hours put in by a number of key people. Our sincere thanks for the role you played in ensuring all ran smoothly and professionally. Go raibh mile maith agaibh go leir.
Senior Ladies – Training continues on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
Minor Team – Training continues on Monday at 7pm.
Academy – Well done to all the boys and girls who had a great training session this Sunday where we welcome our neighbours Kerins O’Rahillys. Great fun was had by all and we look forward to a return visit to Ballyrickard in the coming weeks.
Under 9 Boys – John Mitchels U9 Boys put in a great effort in training on Sunday Morning last with some great improvements all in all players. We have a busy schedule of games coming up & parents will be notified with time’s & dates via text during the week. Training continues next Sunday Morning from 10.15am All Newcomers Welcome & until then….Keep on Practicing!!
Under 8s and 10s Girls – A great session in Ballyseedy this Sunday. Very evident that skills are improving week on week. See you next Sunday back at the Academy as we prepare for a number of challenges games in the coming weeks.
Mitchels u14 girls who played Firies in a semi final last week.
Under 14 Girls – Training and fixture details will be issued by the manager to the team. Well done to the girls on a great performance on Thursday night against a strong Firies team. Best of luck to Firies in the final.
Under 12 Girls – Training continues this week with Club Coach Stephen Bowler. Great work and effort being put in by the team. Well done all. Special word of congratulations to Ava Byrne who was awarded MVP at the Friday Primary School Garda Blitz.
Under 11 Boys – We played St. Senans on Thursday at home and played two evenly contested games. Well done to all players on a great display. We trained on Sunday and enjoyed a good turn out considering it was Fathers Day. We play Ardfert away on Thursday night, parents will receive a WhatsApp message with details. We will train again next Sunday. Special word to our under 11 players who enjoyed great success with our U13 Gold team in their County Final. As usual new joiners or returning players are always welcome.
One of the two U13 Boys teams both of whom who were winners in their respective county league finals.
Under 13 Boys – It was a momentous week for both our U13 teams as they captured their respective county league titles. First up was our Green team who got the dream venue of Stacks Park for a local derby against Kerins O’Rahillys on Sunday evening . Deciding to play into a strong wind in the first half, we entered the break 3 points down against a very game opponent .
We took an early knock as Strand Road goaled early into the second half, however our fellas are made of strong stuff and rattled off the next 7 scores including 2 goals to take a 5 point lead going into injury time. Strand Road never gave up and drew it back to just 3 points by the final whistle.
In great scenes, the players, mentors and supporters poured onto the pitch at the final whistle to celebrate. The team entered the stand lead by captain Eddie Carmody for the presentation of the trophy, Eddie gave a fantastic speech and led the celebrations back on the field . A thank you to Strand Road for a fantastic game of football . Also a word of thanks to Coiste na Nog.
Part two of our fantastic week took place on Ballyrickard on Wednesday night, when our Gold team faced Ballymac in their County Final .
In front of a large crowd, Mitchels got out of the blocks early and by half time were 8 points up. However Ballymac showing great resilience with some great scores brought the lead back to just one, but just like the Green team on Sunday night our boys showed great courage and resolve and scored an all important goal with a few minutes to go and we ran out 5 point winners . Again some great scenes as we completed the double!
Captain Ruairí O Callaghan accepted the trophy from Cathy McCarthy and gave a very impressive speech for an 11 year old . Big thank you to Ballymac for a super game of football. Special mention to coaches Aaron, Eoinie K, Eoin, Brendan ,TJ and Daniel for a fantastic achievement on the double and for their huge commitment. Training details will be issued during the week for next week.
Under 15 Boys – Training continues on Mondays at 7pm as we await fixture details.
Under 16 Girls and Minors – Training details will be issued by your coaches.
Bingo – Continues Wednesday and Friday at 8.30PM at the John Joe Sheehy Road. Over 18s only. ID must be provided on request.
Lotto – There was no winner of our lotto jackpot which this week was €3,550. This weeks numbers were 8, 1, 9 and 13. Congratulations to our lucky dip winners. Next weeks jackpot is €3,600 and we would ask you to please support this important fundraiser for the club.
Sympathies – We express our sincere sympathies to those who have recently experienced a bereavement. We especially remember the families of Joe Butler, Teddy Lynch, Arthur Hogan, Katie Quinn, Eileen Murphy, Finbarr Drinan and Phil Murphy.
There was no winner of our club Lotto Jackpot of €2900 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 06,19,21 & 26. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
1. Collette O’Connor Clash East
2. Fintan Concagh c/o Byrnesworth
3. Dom O’Brien c/o Rock Inn
4. Jimmy Savage Curraheen
5. Aisling Curran Blennerville
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €3000 and the draw will take place on Sunday Night 23/06/2024 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=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.
Community Games
Kerry Community Games Athletics Finals takes place on Saturday 22nd of June and Sunday 23rd of June on An Riocht, Castleisland.
Appreciation Night
A night was held in Keane’s of Curraheen as a Thank you to all volunteers who gave their time for our recent Dingle Way Challenge event. The volunteers were treated to food kindly sponsored by Keane’s of Curraheen.
Juvenile Academy
St Pats Football Academy will now take 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! Please note new Academy Start Time.
U5
Well done to all the boys and girls who had fun in the sun at St Pats this morning! Great to welcome new parents and children again this morning! Thanks for all your participation and keeping up the energy! Special mention to our players of this week Ciara and Brody! Well done and keep up the practice boys and girls.
U7
We had a lovely sunny morning in Blennerville. The skill levels went up massively after a run of games. Well done to Tommy Carmody who was player of the week.
U8 Girls
A great session this morning in brilliant sunshine in the beautiful setting of the Slieve mish mountains we worked on our kicking, transition play, and the girls put the coaches through their paces with a very competitive game of sharks and fishes and a thrilling end to end game of roller ball. Brilliant fun was had by Coaches and players alike. Our player of the week worked really hard and was well deserving of her award.
Ni neart go cur le cheile.
U9
Great energy from our U9’s again on Sunday morning. Coaches Tom and James put them through their paces, and they played a brilliant game to finish the session. We are at home to Churchill this Tuesday at 6:30pm.
U10 Girls
A great session this morning in brilliant sunshine, for a change. We worked on our kicking, hand passing and positional work on the field which the girls did very well in picking up. We have tough game Monday 17th of June at 6.30pm in Blennerville against a strong Ballymac team so we will be looking for a good turnout. See you all on Monday evening at the pitch.
U11 Boys
St Pats U-11’s travelled to Killarney last Thursday for a challenge game v Dr Crokes. All our players performed brilliantly. There were some great teamwork and scores taken during the game. Big thanks to Dr. Crokes for hosting the game. Phase 2 of the Lee Strand Co League Go Games continues this week we are away to Glenflesk this Thursday 20th of June, we will be in contact with parents with details of same. Training continues Sunday mornings. It is really important all our players continue to attend our training sessions and most importantly keep practicing the skills at home during the week. Naomh Pádraig Abú!!
U12 Girls
After a long break since we last played a game, we start our U12 girls Go Games programme phase one this coming Tuesday June 18th away to Glenflesk at 7pm. We will also play Cordal and Milltown/Castlemaine in phase one. The girls have trained well over the past few weeks, so they are looking forward to it. Match report to follow in next week’s notes.
U13
Churchill 5-9
St Pats 1-10
A lovely sunny evening in Churchill for football this evening as our u13s made the trip. We started the match well taking a quick lead with a well taken point from Noah.
A few quick scores from the hosts quickly the hosts a bit more comfortable but great leadership shown by Rian and Hugh Costello helped us get back into the game with Tommy Costello also rising highest under a high ball for our goal.
Some excellent interceptions from Darragh Flahive and Cillian Enright kept us on the front foot towards the end of the first half and we went into the break still very much in the game.
The tiredness began to creep into our game in the second half, except for Thomas who made it his personal mission to run over every blade of grass on the pitch.
Our backs gave us a good platform for counter attacks with Darragh Murphy and Paddy regularly beating their men to the ball to start the breaks. Ultimately the test was too much for our players who fought bravely throughout.
A performance to be proud of definitely and something to build on in weeks to come.
Minors
Our minors St Pats/Kerins O’Rahillys play against Annascaul/Lispole for Round 1 of the Keane’s Minor Football Championship Group D. Other Teams in this group are Kilcummin, St Senan’s, Finuge, Duagh, Knock/Brosna and Beale.
St Brendan’s Board
St Brendan’s play against Laune Rangers in the Acorn Life U21 Semi Final on Wednesday 26th of June at 7pm in Austin Stacks Park.
Senior
Our seniors play Scartaglin on Saturday 22nd of June at 7.30pm. Please keep an eye on O’Shea’s Gala, Old clubhouse window and Skelper Quanes for venue for this fixture.
Senior B’s
Our senior Bs played Churchill B last Friday night, Churchill B proved too strong and came out the winners.
Congratulations
To Kerry Ladies who won against Waterford last weekend in TG4 All Ireland Senior Football Championship, they have now secured their place in the quarter final.
To Kerry who won against Louth in their Round 3 of the All-Ireland Senior Championship Group 4.
To Anna Poff who came first in her gymnastic competition at the weekend.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Arthur Hogan Tralee & Wicklow and Eileen Murphy Ballyard.
Our Senior A Team will play Kerins O’Rahillys next weekend keep an eye on our social media for more updates
Senior B Team
We will play Kilcummin Div 6 county league game on Friday the 21st of June 2024 in Kilcummin at 730 pm.
‘Bubbly Brunch’
Calling all our stylish men and women to come together for a ‘Bubbly Brunch’ on Sat June 22nd! Our Ascot Race Day kicks off with mimosa or prosecco on arrival, free buffet and charcuterie board, races live on the Big screen and much more! Best dressed male and female prizes on the day. Supporting Ballymac LGFA, this over 18 event starts at 2pm. Tickets are €20 and will be on sale from Tuesday morning.
– Booking call 087 9534159, 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
– Tickets also available at The Halfway Shop or contact Oonagh 087-7532949.
Sympathy
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Katie Quinn, Lyreacrompane. Katie was a great supporter of our club, a valued member of the LGFA, and a beloved player on our Mother’s and Other’s team. Her spirit, humour, and remarkable talents both on and off the pitch will be warmly remembered by everyone who knew her.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to her parents, Mary and Mike; her sisters, Tina (Senior Ladies Player) and Michelle (Mother’s and Other’s Captain); her adored nephew, Rían (Academy U9 Player); and the entire Quinn family.
May Katie rest in peace.
Under 13 boys
U13 Boys played in the Division 15 County League Final on Wednesday evening in Ballyrickard. Things went against us in the first half with an early goal from Mitchels, and they led by 2-4 to 0-2 at half time. It was a different Ballymac that came out in the second half of the game, and we clawed it back to within a point. With a gallant effort and great team spirit, we did our utmost, but the result just didn’t go our way. The final score was 3-7 to 1-10.
Thanks for all the support from the parents and a special word of thanks to our U11 players. Well done to John Mitchel’s!
Academy
Academy is 11am to 12 noon every Sunday, New players always welcome to join us on Sunday mornings.
Mothers and Others
Mothers and Others continues every Tuesday at 7pm at our Training Pitch. New faces always welcome! Give it a go if you’re over 25 and interested in getting fit in a fun environment!
Contact Oonagh 087-7532949 or Liz 087-9981834.
Lotto
On Monday, June 10th, the Lotto draw was live from Glenduff Manor. Eddie O’Connell and players from the U13 and U15 Boys teams conducted the draw. Joanne Long was on camera.
The Numbers drawn tonight were 20,22, 27 and 31.
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €8100.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Liam McCarthy Quick Pick
€20.00 – Moss O’Connor Quickpick
€20.00 – Marie McShane, Scartaglin. Quick Pick
The Next Jackpot is a thrilling opportunity to win €8,200. The draw will take place on Monday, June 17th, 2024, live from Glenduff House.
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 Half Way Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
The closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant. This is to facilitate all the entries in the draw. We thank our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and their continued support.
We thank you for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated for our club’s day-to-day running costs.
.Tralee Parnells Senior hurlers that lined out in their first ever Senior Hurling Championship match vs Lixnaw in Austin Stacks Park last Friday night
Senior Hurling
Last Friday night in Austin Stacks Park, our Senior hurlers made history as they made a return to the County Senior Hurling Championship after a century long break.
Their opponents in Group 2 were Lixnaw, last year’s beaten finalists. And what an occasion it was! After an incredible effort by the team, short 9 starters from last year’s victorious Intermediate Championship winning team, they came up just short, losing on a final score of Lixnaw 0-16 Tralee Parnells 0-14.
With the clock in injury time, Parnells had a chance to level the game but captain Tadhg Brick’s effort just tailed wide of the upright. Lixnaw then sealed victory with the last puck of the game.
Everyone in the club is very proud of the effort put in by players and Management. As was stated in the match report following the game, Parnells “have marked their arrival in senior hurling with … a performance that screams that they belong here”.
Next up in Round 2 of the SHC, Parnells play Abbeydorney at 6:30pm on Sunday 23rd in Austin Stacks Park. The team had great support last Friday and we again encourage everyone to come along to support the lads.
TRALEE PARNELLS: Ronan Gilsenan, Andrew Morrissey, Darragh Keane, Jonathan Lowe, Darragh Maloney, Tadgh Brick, Niall Cassidy, Morgan Madden 0-1, Enda O’Connor, Cillian O’Riordan, Stephen Morrissey, John Sherman, Eddie Sheehy 0-1, Gearoid O’Doherty 0-5 (5f), Oisin O’Brien 0-7 (5f). Subs: Johnny Downey for J Lowe (47), Shane Healy for J Sherman (48), Sean Woulfe for S Morrissey (55).
Féile na nGael 2024
Another significant milestone in the club’s history will take place in Wexford next Saturday 22nd June when both our under 15 hurling and camogie teams participate in the national Féile na nGael competition.
This is a remarkable achievement for our young athletes, showcasing their talent and dedication to Hurling and Camogie. The boys will play Bunclody of Wexford and Trim of Meath in Group 2 Division 2 in Bunclody.
The girls will play Crossmaglen of Armagh, St Anne’s of Waterford and Gusserane O’Rahillys of Wexford in the group stages of Div 3. Parnells have brought home national Feile titles in the last 2 years, so fingers crossed for both squads and we have no doubt they will do the club proud. Safe travelling to all players, mentors and supporters.
If anyone still wants to contribute to our ongoing fundraiser to offset the substantial expenses of sending both teams to Wexford, ensuring that our players can proudly represent Tralee Parnells on the national stage, you can do so on the gofundme page https://gofund.me/e01d6f03
Tralee Parnells U9s who were honoured to play at half time of the SHC match between Tralee Parnells and Lixnaw in Austin Stacks Park last Friday night
U9 Hurling
Tralee Parnells Under 9’s were honoured to play at half time last Friday evening in Austin Stack Park as they supported our senior hurlers in their first game of the championship. It was a close game however it wasn’t to be Parnells night but what a great match it was to watch, Parnells certainly held their own and the U9s were highly impressed with the performance of the mighty blue and white. Playing in their shadows has shown these young players the possibilities that lie ahead and the future is certainly very bright for Tralee Parnells.
U10 Hurling
Our u10 Parnells Team had a few great games against Ardfert, Kilmoyley and Ballyheigue last Sunday morning. Thanks to Ballyheigue for hosting.
Tralee Parnells U11s that played Ballyheigue and St Patricks Limerick last Sunday morning
U11 Hurling
Well done to our u11 boys who played some great games against St Patricks of Limerick and hosts Ballyheigue last Sunday morning. It was a great opportunity for everyone to show off their skills in the smaller sided games.
Tralee Parnells U12 hurlers who played in the NK Blitz in Crotta last Saturday
U12 Hurling
Well done to our u12 boys who braved the conditions for 3 games against Crotta, Ballyheigue and Ardfert last Saturday morning in the NK u12 blitz. Next blitz in 2 weeks time!
Tralee Parnells U14 camogie team that beat Causeway last Wednesday in Pairc na Darach, Oakpark
U14 Camogie
Well done to our U14 ladies who had a fine win against Causeway last Wednesday evening in the County League at Pairc na Darach. Great to see all players contributing to a solid team performance. Thanks to Causeway for a very sporting game and to referee Diarmuid Brennan.
Tralee Parnells players that represented Kerry U14s in a Development Blitz in Cappamore last Saturday
Kerry U14 Camogie
Well done to our Tralee Parnells players Ciara, Sophie, Clodagh, Evie, Aoibhinn, Abby and Sarah who played with Kerry U14’s in a Development Blitz in Cappamore last Saturday.
.At the presentation of a cheque to the Kenya Education Project (KEP) on Saturday were; Ed O’Regan, Preston McEvoy, Eve McEvoy, Eddie Sheehy (KEP), Christy Leahy, Triona Sheehy (KEP), Noah McCannon and Danny Mc Cannon.
THE KEP Cup in aid of Kenya Education Project raised a fantastic €2,750 from the recent soccer blitz held in Tralee.
There were 32 under 10 teams from clubs all over Munster taking part in the blitz on Saturday, June 8, hosted by St Brendans Park FC.
The event was a huge success with hundreds of kids and their families converging on the grounds for a feast of football.
Yesterday morning, Eddie Sheehy and his daughter Triona Sheehy from Kenya Education Project were delighted to accept the cheque to help continue their great charity work at Embulbul, Nairobi.
.The Glanageenty Loopers will be taking on a run from Bray to Valentia from next Saturday.
THE ‘Glanageenty Loopers’ are entering a relay team to run from Bray Head, Co. Wicklow to Bray Head to Valentia Island while also raising funds for Kerry Hospice.
This race will take place over an 8-day period from Saturday, June 22 to Sunday, June 30. Brian Byrne is a founding member of the Glanageenty Loopers and along with two
colleagues, completed this run in its entirety back in 2000.
This year, Brian has inspired 10 members of Glanageenty Loopers, based in Ballymac, to take on the challenge as a relay.
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The race has now been placed on the annual race calendar with the Irish Mountain Running Association (IMRA). The runners will start on Bray Head, Co Wicklow on June 22, cover a number of trails across five counties before reaching the Kerry Way at Killarney, on to Portmagee and finally to Bray Head on Valentia Island some eight days later.
The 200-year-old Valentia Slate Company, which earlier this year achieved the coveted
status of World Heritage Stone, is sponsoring the finisher mementos for the race.
The “Glanageenty Loopers” have chosen to fundraise for The Kerry Hospice Foundation
which is a voluntary organisation that provides t funding and Support for Palliative Care
Services in Kerry. To donate click on www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/Head to Head
.Emma Dineen of Kerry in action against Hannah Power of Waterford during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Dan Kearney reports on the TG4 All-Ireland SFC clash in Killarney on Saturday…
Kerry 4-13
Waterford 0-9
Kerry secured their quarter final place in the race for the TG4 All-Ireland SFC as they eased to a 16-point victory over Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in a one-sided encounter.
Kerry, playing with a strong breeze in the first half blew the Waterford challenge away with some power-packed football and led by 2-10 to 0-3 at half time.
It took the home side a while to get going but when they did Waterford had no answer to their pace, movement and finishing power.
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Central to Kerry’s dominance was the dismantling of Waterford’s kickouts with Evelyn O’Brien finding it extremely difficult to find a white jersey.
Kerry led by 1-2 to 0-1 after 10 minutes with Hannah O’Donoghue getting on the end of a brilliant combination with Emma Dineen to finish smartly to the back of the net.
Lorraine Scanlon of Kerry in action against Kellyann Hogan of Waterford during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Danielle O’Leary added a score from the kickout and with the brilliant O’Donoghue slotting a brace of points straight afterwards, Waterford were under all sorts of pressure.
O’Donoghue turned provider to feed Danielle O’Leary for Kerry’s second goal in the 22nd minute and points followed from Niamh Ní Chonchúir, Aishling O’Connell, Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, and Hannah O’Donoghue with Waterford’s reply coming from boot of Kelly Ann Hogan on the stroke of half time.
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Waterford made a bright start to the second half with Eve Power and Mairead O’Brien claiming early points.
Half time substitute Siofra O’Shea hit the Waterford net after being fed by Niamh Ní Chonchúir in the 36th minute to put Kerry 3-11 to 0-6 ahead and it was difficult to see Waterford coming back into the contest.
The marauding TG4 Player of the Match Aishling O’Connell struck her second point of the game a minute later but Waterford kept going and Ciara Butler was forced into a fine save from Emma Murray before Eve Power hit her second point of the game.
Katie Murray of Waterford in action against Ciara Murphy of Kerry during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Both sides ran their bench as the game petered out in the final quarter but there was one final act when Siofra O’Shea fed Emma Dineen for an easy finish to the back of the net.
Waterford must now beat Donegal in next week’s encounter if they are to advance from the group.
Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh of Kerry in action against Aoife Murray of Waterford during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile.Hannah O’Donoghue of Kerry during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/SportsfileMary O’Connell of Kerry in action against Emma Murray of Waterford during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile.Hannah O’Donoghue of Kerry celebrates after scoring her side’s first goal during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/SportsfileAlannah McNulty of Waterford in action against Emma Dineen of Kerry during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile.Annie Fitzgearld of Waterford in action against Ciara Murphy of Kerry during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/SportsfileAlannah McNulty of Waterford in action against Danielle O’Leary of Kerry during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile.15 June 2024; Emma Dineen of Kerry in action against Hannah Power of Waterford during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE ***Referee Jonathan Murphy with Kerry captain Naimh Carmody, left, and Waterford captain Kellyann Hogan before the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile.Aishling O’Connell of Kerry receives the Player of the Match award from Robbie Smyth, LGFA Vice President, following the 2024 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Group 2 Round 2 match between Kerry and Waterford at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Scorers – Kerry: H O’Donoghue 1-3, D O’Leary 1-2 (1f), E Dineen 1-1, S O’Shea 1-0, L Ní Mhuircheartaigh 0-3 (2f), A O’Connell 0-2, N Carmody 0-1, N Ní Chonchúir 0-1.
Waterford: K A Hogan 0-3, M O’Brien 0-2, E Power 0-2, E Fitzgerald 0-1f, K McGrath 0-1.
KERRY: C Butler; E Lynch, K Cronin, C Murphy; A O’Connell, D Kearney, A Dillane; M O’Connell, A Galvin; N Carmody, L Ní Mhuircheartaigh, H O’Donoghue; N Ní Chonchúir, E Dineen, D O’Leary. Subs: S O’Shea for Ní Mhuircheartaigh (H/T), L Scanlon for Carmody (39), A Harrington for O’Connell (42), J Lucey for H O’Donoghue (47), F O’Donoghue for Dillane (50.
WATERFORD: E O’Brien; C Murray, H Power, K McGrath; E Fitzgerald, A Murray, A McNulty; K Hogan , E Murray; C Carroll, A Fitzgerald, M Comerford; K Murray, L McGregor, M O’Brien. Subs: E Power for O’Brien (15), C McCarthy for Carroll (23), M O’Brien for Comerford (H/T), N Power for McCarthy (47), A Waring for Murray (50).
THERE were Kerry winners at the second National Dairy Awards on Thursday night in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.
Mary Kinston was announced as the best Grassland Agro Best Dairy Advisor of the Year and also claimed the top gong by winning the AXA Overall National Dairy Award.
The awards celebrate the primary producers, the artisan producers, sector services and the dairy processors as an industry collective. The premier black tie event is an industry wide, awards ceremony highlighting the best of the Irish dairy sector.
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The overall award is open to all winners of the previous categories for who the judges deem worthy as the overall National Dairy Award Winner.
Dinny Galvin also scooped the Local Power Best Dairy Sustainability Driver award. Former minister and broadcaster, Ivan Yates served as MC for the night.
Mary works with 10 discussion groups across Ireland, completing in depth financial reviews to understand if the farm business is limited by output or by costs.
Getting farmers to clarify their goals is an essential starting point and facilitation is key as all solutions generally come from the other farmers in the group according to the winner.
Speaking about Mary Kinston’s help facilitating farmer discussion groups across the country, judges said: “Excellent examples of advisory work completed and a wide range of clients in many regions.”
Ivan Yates, MC presented the Grassland Agro Best Dairy Advisor of the Year 2024 award to Mary Kinston. Christy Doherty, AXA presented the AXA Overall National Dairy Award to Mary Kinston.
Dinny Galvin claimed the Local Power Best Dairy Sustainability Driver based on his tireless work in West Kerry.
Pat Smith, Managing Director, Local Power Ltd presenting Dinny Galvin with his award.
The West Kerry dairy farmers SEC was set up back in late 2019 and an energy master plan was completed last November.
It comprised of a study on energy conservation and use of renewables on farm. By reducing energy consumption, farmers are demonstrating a reduction of emissions on-farm.
Pat Smith, Managing Director, Local Power Ltd presented the Local Power Best Dairy Sustainability Driver award to Dinny Galvin.
21 awards were presented on the night celebrating the high achievers that continue to develop and strengthen the Irish dairy industry. Professor Donagh Berry won the Agri Insider Dairy Leader of the year award on the night which was presented by Jason Webb, Content Director, Agri Insider.
.Aidan Ennis is climbing mountains in Kerry this week.
THE people of Kerry are being urged to come out in force to support one of Ireland’s best known endurance athletes as he finishes an ambitious challenge he set himself to help a small Irish charity working in Kenya.
56-year-old Aidan Ennis put a plan in place to climb all 275 mountains in Ireland (with a height of 600metres and above) in one continuous hike to raise funds for Brighter Communities Worldwide, who works in partnership with local communities in Kenya.
Already Aidan has completed much of his 48-day challenge, traversing mountain ranges throughout the country in the tough and gruelling charity endeavour, and this coming week (June 15-22) sees him in Kerry where he will climb Kerry’s beautiful but gruelling mountain ranges.
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Not only will he climb all the mountains in the country over 600 metres, but he also plans to run from one mountain range to the next, adding to the gruelling nature of the challenge.
He chose Kerry to finish saying it “is a spectacularly stunning county and I love the wildness of the mountain ranges there, they offer so much variety so it will be a great end to my mountain challenge on Brandon Head in Kerry”.
Aidan took on the challenge to help The BIG Walk’ which will see people complete 10,000 KM, the distance from Ireland to Kenya, from now until October in a bid to highlight the work it does in healthcare, sanitation and economic empowerment.
He says “Brighter Communities Worldwide is a hugely deserving charity, they work incredibly hard and their work over the past two decades has been tangible, all the while improving the lives of the people with whom they work in partnership with in Kenya. They have chosen 10,000km – as the target to reach between now and the end of October and so the kilometres I will run up by climbing every mountain in Ireland, a total of some 2332 KM is going to help quite a lot”.
“I will camp out most nights, with some nights in towns and cities in B&B or guest houses where I will pick up supplies for the next few days of the hike. My wife, Emily and our 11-year-old son Alex will meet up with me with our VW Camper on some weekends also”.
“The people of Kerry are so generous and giving and I am really hoping they get behind me on this challenge, meet me along the route and donate a little to help a lot”.
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…
Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service spoke recently about the issue of child abuse and child protection in the State.
Under the Children First Act 2015, it is everyone’s responsibility to protect children and young people and keep them safe. It is important that families, communities and professionals can recognise when a child or young person is being harmed and that they know what action to take in response.
What is child abuse?
Child abuse is categorised into 4 different types. A child may experience more than one form of abuse. The 4 types of abuse are neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse and sexual abuse.
Neglect
Neglect occurs when a child does not get proper care or supervision to the extent that the child is harmed physically or developmentally. Ongoing neglect is recognised as being extremely harmful to the development and well-being of a child and may have serious long-term negative consequences.
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Some of the features of child neglect include:
• Children being left alone without adequate care and supervision
• Malnourishment, lacking food, unsuitable food or erratic feeding
• Failure to provide adequate care for the child’s medical and developmental needs
• Inadequate living conditions – unhygienic conditions, environmental issues, including lack of adequate heating and furniture
• Lack of adequate clothing, Inattention to basic hygiene
• Lack of protection and exposure to danger or lack of supervision appropriate to the child’s age
• Persistent failure to attend school
Emotional abuse
Emotional abuse occurs where a child’s need for affection, approval and security is not being met by the child’s parents or carer. Emotional abuse is not easy to recognise because the effects are not easily seen.
The effects of emotional abuse on a child may be shown through the child’s behaviour, emotional state or development.
Ciara elaborates, “Emotional abuse of a child may include rejection, lack of comfort and love, lack of continuity of care, continuous lack of praise and encouragement, persistent criticism, sarcasm, hostility or blaming of the child, bullying, conditional parenting in which care or affection of a child depends on his or her behaviours or actions, extreme overprotectiveness, inappropriate non-physical punishment (for example, locking a child in bedroom), ongoing family conflicts and family violence and seriously inappropriate expectations of a child relative to their age and stage of development.”
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Physical abuse
Physical abuse is when someone deliberately hurts a child physically or puts them at risk of being physically hurt. It may occur as a single incident or as a pattern of incidents. Examples of physical abuse include beating, slapping, hitting or kicking, pushing, shaking or throwing, use of excessive force in handling, deliberate poisoning, fabricated/induced illness and female genital mutilation.
Sexual abuse
Sexual abuse occurs where a child is used by someone for their own or someone else’s sexual gratification or arousal. It includes the child being involved in sexual acts or exposing the child to sexual activity directly or through pornography.
How do you recognise child abuse?
You may have observed signs of abuse or have grounds for concern such as, where a child has a suspicious injury or appears distressed for no obvious reason. If you ignore what may be signs or symptoms of abuse, it could result in ongoing harm to the child.
Alternatively, a child may make a direct or indirect disclosure. A child needs to have someone they can trust in order to feel able to disclose abuse they may be experiencing. They need to know that they will be believed and will get the help they need.
You should always inform Tusla (the Child and Family Agency) if you are concerned that a child may have been, is being, or is at risk of being abused or neglected.
Ciara confirms “It is not necessary for you to prove that abuse has occurred to report a concern to Tusla. You just need to have reasonable grounds for concern. It is then up to Tusla to assess concerns that are reported to it.”
How do I report my concerns?
Tusla has a statutory responsibility to assess all reports of child welfare and protection concerns. Anyone who suspects that a child is being abused, or is at risk of abuse, has a duty to report their suspicions to Tusla. You should report your concerns to the Tusla Social Work Duty Officer in the area the child lives.
You can report your concerns in person, by writing or by phone. While you can report your concerns anonymously, Tusla does not normally reveal the names of people who report suspicions of child abuse unless they have permission to do so.
What happens after a report is received by Tusla?
Tusla will consider your report, and if concerns are found after the initial checks, further evaluation involving a detailed examination of the child and family’s circumstances will follow.
It will then take whatever action is required to protect the child. If no concerns are found, then the information gathered is recorded and kept on a confidential file where it will be examined if further concerns or more information comes to light.
If you need to report your concerns outside normal office hours (weekends and at night) you should report your concerns to the Garda Síochána. Remember, under the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998, as long as you report what you believe to be true and you do it in good faith you, cannot be sued for making a false or malicious report.
If you make a report about a child, Tusla will normally acknowledge it, and may contact you for further information, if necessary. It is understandable that you would like to be assured that the matter is being followed up.
However, to protect the privacy of the child and family, it may not be possible for Tusla to inform you of the progress or outcome of Tusla’s contact with the child or family.
Are parents informed if concerns are reported?
If you are the parent of a child being assessed following the reporting of concerns, you should be told why and you should be given the opportunity to respond. Concerns about your child should be explained to you.
Counselling Service for Adults who Experienced Abuse in Childhood
The HSE National Counselling Service for adults provides counselling and support to any adult who has experienced abuse in childhood. Since its establishment, its primary clients have been adults who experienced abuse whilst in the care of the State as children.
You can refer yourself directly to the National Counselling Service that is nearest to you. Details are on the HSE website or you can contact your local Citizens Information Centre. GPs and others can also make referrals. The service is available free of charge in all regions of the country.
Connect is a free professional telephone counselling and support service for adults who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse, trauma or neglect in childhood. It is an additional service to the HSE’s National Counselling Service. To speak to a counsellor call Freephone 1800 477 477.
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.
CHRC currently have ‘Summer Sizzler’ offer on two body areas of your choice for the month of June, if you would like to tighten and tone for the summer season.
Our special ‘Summer Sizzler’ is priced at just €100 per session, for two areas of your choice (normally €310!).
CHRC is the only provider of the Venus Bliss in Ireland. This FDA approved treatment works on many body concerns including skin tightening.
If you have stubborn pockets of fat on your waist, arms or abdomen, this is the treatment for you. It improves body contours without surgery, scars, or downtime. The treatment selectively breaks down fat cells which are naturally eliminated by the body.
Cellulite is such a problem for so many of us especially when we think of summer holidays. Between 80% and 90% of all females who have gone through puberty have cellulite.
Our treatment is non-surgical, and the technology safely targets cellulite and underlying fat cells while encouraging the production of collagen and elastin to improve the appearance of bumps and dimpling associated with cellulite.
Skin tightening is available for abdomen, thighs, arms and other problem areas. This treatment is non-invasive, non- surgical and no downtime. The technology used is advanced radio frequency to rejuvenate the appearance of skin by rejiggering the production of collagen and elastin.
A consultation is required for suitability and to determine how many treatments you will need. We also stock a collagen supplement called Skinade to also improve the appearance of the skin.
For all queries and to book your ‘Summer Sizzler’ appointment now, please contact us by email chrc@bonsecours.ie or phone 086 0786120.
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has a couple of good recommendations for you viewing pleasure on the box today…
Kelly’s Heroes (Saturday 3pm RTE1) is in a rather limited genre, that of comedy war film.
A rag bag collection of World War Two American soldiers decide to rob a bank holding significant deposits of gold bars, sixteen million dollars worth in fact, in a village deep inside German occupied France.
The tone of the film is more sixties and there is a fine cast of Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O’Connor and Donald Sutherland, the latter in full hippie mode.
Eastwood’s experience on this film was so disappointing that from then on he would take more control on his future projects, producing most of his following films and directing many of them.
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Also, when you see the true reality of war every day on the news, it is not easy to watch a comedy version.
My granddaughters loves horses so their evening will be made with Spirit Untamed(Saturday 6.35pm RTE1).
Young Lucky Prescott moves to a sleepy little town from the city, where she befriends a wild mustang, the aforementioned Spirit, who shares her rebellious nature.
When a heartless wrangler plans to capture Spirit and his herd, Lucky and her new friends must rescue them, thereby embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this animated adventure starring the vocal talents of Jake Gyllenhall, Marsai Martin and Isabela Merced
A significant change in tone comes with The Delinquent Season (Saturday 9.40pm RTE1).
Academy Award Winner Cillian Murphy, Andrew Scott, Catherine Walker and Eva Birthistle are all terrific in this tense drama set in suburban Dublin.
Two couples appear to be living in seemingly perfect marriages, until cracks start to appear in them, as each individual is fighting a different battle that no one else can see.
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Taxi Driver(Saturday 10pm TG4) is, frankly, the must see film of the weekend, in this Martin Scorsese’s iconic and hugely influential classic drama.
Vietnam veteran Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) observers the squalid side of life on the New York streets from his taxi, but he sees potential redemption when he notices teenage prostitute Iris (Jodie Foster.
His chronic insomnia fuels his paranoia and he becomes increasingly disturbed and ultimately driven to a brutal act of violence.
Noted for the iconic improvisation scene when De Niro imagines a confrontation in a mirror, but Scorsese really excels at showing Bickle as crazy, yet with an almost understandable reason from his warped perspective.
Rialto(Saturday 11.45pm RTE1) stars Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Colm, a forty something husband and father of two, grieving the death of his father
His life takes a further downward hit when he is made redundant from his managerial job at the docks.
When Colm experiences his first homosexual experience with a young sex worker, his family life comes under increasing strain.
A difficult story but handled sensitively by Director Peter Mackie Burns and Writer Mark O’Halloran as well as the central performance of Tom Vaughan-Lawlor. Enjoy!
MINISTER for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD, today announced 24 primary schools in Kerry have been awarded the SFI Curious Minds Award 2024.
The Tralee area schools to receive awards include Caherleaheen National School; Listellick N.S; Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn; St Brendan’s NS Fenit; O’Brennan National School; St. Brendan’s N.S. Blennerville and CBS Primary.
Led by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), the programme aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) among primary school students, parents, and teachers, nationwide in a fun, engaging way.
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The SFI Curious Minds Awards celebrate and recognise the participation of schools in hands-on, inquiry-based learning in STEM.
The award is in three categories. The Silver Award is aimed at schools starting out on the STEM journey and involves a minimum of two classes. The Gold Award, which is for schools further along their STEM journey, involves at least half of the classes in the school.
The Platinum Award is for schools that have already achieved the Gold Award and want to challenge themselves to further integrate STEM into the school culture. This year, in Kerry, one school achieved the Silver Award, 22 schools received the Gold Award, and one school received the Platinum Award.
TFI Local Link Kerry is launching a new bus service from Monday, June 24, which will improve connectivity between Brandon and Tralee.
This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.
Route 273 will operate five daily return service between Castlegregory and Tralee, Monday to Saturday, with two daily return services extending to Cé Bhréanainn. In Sundays the route will operate four daily return services between Castlegregory and Tralee, with two daily return services extending to Cé Bhréanainn.
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The new route will provide peak-time services for commuters and a late evening service on Friday and Saturday between Castlegregory and Tralee with improved connectivity offered to regional bus and rail services and to villages and areas such as Aughacasla, Camp, Curaheen, Blennerville, Stradbally, Kilcummin and An Clochán.
Route 273 is the first of two routes, in a planned phased roll out this summer of new TFI Local Link bus services to provide connectivity to Tralee. The second route planned is route 278 which will operate between Fenit, Spa and Tralee.
Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Kerry General Manager, Alan O’Connell, said: “The introduction of Route 273 operating between Cé Bhréanainn, An Clochán, Castlegregory and Tralee marks a significant milestone for the community, which up to now, has never had a public transport service seven days a week.
This new bus service will enhance accessibility, allowing residents easier access to educational institutions, social activities, and essential services in Tralee. In turn, connecting Tralee with the North Shore will open up stunning coastal vistas and vibrant local attractions to a broader audience, making it easier for residents and visitors alike to explore and enjoy the natural beauty and recreational opportunities the North Shore has to offer.
“By enhancing connectivity, the NTA in partnership with TFI Local Link Kerry are promoting sustainable travel and enriching the local economy”.
Kerry FC were back in action on the unusual Thursday evening slot as they faced Longford Town at home in Mounthawk Park.
The last time the two faced each other was in Bishopsgate as Longford took the three points on the May Bank Holiday Monday. Ryan Kelliher’s overhead goal of the month contender was only a consolation as the Town took a deserved victory on the day.
Longford’s last visit to Tralee ended in a 3-0 defeat which was a historic win for Kerry FC as they won their first ever League of Ireland game in their home ground.
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It was a wet and windy game at the start of April but that did not bother the Kerry FC fans as they were in full voice at the final whistle as a huge weight had been taken off of the team’s shoulders.
Kerry FC were looking for their third home win in a row after wins against Finn Harps and Treaty United has made Mounthawk Park a difficult place to visit for visiting teams.
The evening saw Aaron O’Sullivan start his first game of the season as he replaced Antonio Tuta in between the sticks. Nathan Gleeson replaced Daniel Okwute on the right wing as Okwute picked up a suspension due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Kerry started on the front foot right from the off. Ryan Kelliher tested the waters in the first minute with a shot from distance, but it did not have much power or pace on it and rolled easily into the hands of Longford Town goalkeeper Jack Brady.
Kerry were on top for the majority of the opening twenty minutes with Longford only having possession in defensive areas to show for themselves.
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The increasing pressure on Longford Town eventually caved for the away side when Ryan Kelliher put Kerry ahead in the twenty-sixth minute.
Kerry opened space for themselves on the left side of the pitch and a pass from Sean McGrath gave Cian Brosnan acres of space to brilliantly pick out Kelliher at the near post who gave the most delicate of flicks into the bottom right corner.
A fantastic finish from Kerry’s number 9 and much deserved Kerry FC goal to put the home side one nil up.
Ronan Teahan had the chance to double the Kerry FC lead moments later. A pass from Sean McGrath went behind the number 8 but he did very well to sort his feet out and get the shot off, although it was straight at Brady it was still a tough save to make, and he did so very well to put the ball over the bar and out for a corner which consequently led to nothing.
Even with all the Kerry FC pressure, they would concede their third goal from a corner in two games as Longford equalised through Karl Chambers two minutes before halftime.
The corner was taken on the left side of the pitch and Chambers got in front at the near post and directed his header brilliantly into the far corner to give Longford Town a lifeline heading into the break.
Nathan Gleeson nearly put Kerry FC back ahead six minutes after the restart after a lovely cross from Sean McGrath on the left wing found Gleeson.
His first touch was excellent, and his shot unfortunately hit the post. He had another bite of the cherry but was blocked superbly by Dean O’Shea.
It was quite cagey from that point on with Longford starting to get a foothold on the game. They had a couple of near chances but nothing really to trouble Aaron O’Sullivan in the Kerry FC goal.
Kerry seemed to have put all their energy into the first-half performance as chances in the second half were few and far between. It only needed one big chance from either side in the closing stages of the game to get the three points.
With seven minutes to play in the second half, Kerry FC got themselves back into the lead through yet another goal from Ryan Kelliher. Kevin Williams did great work on the right side to feed the ball through to Sean McGrath in a dangerous position.
The chance looked like it had slipped away but McGrath picked out a great cross to an unmarked Ryan Kelliher in the six-yard box to fire home and regain the lead for the home side.
Kevin Williams was in action at both ends as he then headed the ball out for a corner in a dangerous time in the game with only a minute of stoppage time to play. Longford were doing their best to spoil the party in Mounthawk Park before Sean McGrath broke away with the ball in a one-on-one with Jack Brady.
Unfortunately for McGrath, Brady made a great save but it did not make a difference as the whistle blew for full-time moments after the chance was saved.
Kerry FC made it back-to-back-to-back home wins at home building Mounthawk Park into a fortress that no team would like to visit.
There is a week break across the League of Ireland next Friday night and the next action from Kerry FC will be in their historic first-ever final as they take on Waterford FC in the Munster Senior Cup Final in Turners Cross on Monday, June 24th.
Kerry FC Team: 30. Aaron O’Sullivan, 15. Kevin Williams, 6. Ethan Kos, 5. Andy Spain (C), 3. Sean O’Connell, 8. Ronan Teahan, 7. Sean McGrath, 21. Daire McCarthy, 17. Cian Brosnan, 9. Ryan Kelliher (Goal ‘26, ‘83), 13. Nathan Gleeson.
Subs: Darragh Foley, Jack Kavanagh, Valerii Dolia, Samuel Aladesanusi, Graham O’Reilly, Finn Barrett, Togor Silong, Victor Udeze,
Longford Team: 1. Jack Brady, 3. Kyle O’Connor, 17. Jordan Tallon, 18. Karl Chambers (Goal ‘44), 19. Mohammed Boudiaf, 20. Conor Crowley, 21. Bastien Hery, 22. Francis Campbell, 25. Guilherme Rego Priosti, 27. Dean O’shea 32. Jordan Adeyemo.
Subs: Jack Harrington, Emmanuel James, Ryan Boyle, Vasyl Tropanets, Callum Bonner.
.Pa Sheehy will play during Anam in Tralee this July.
A NEW arts and cultural festival will take place in Tralee this July featuring a host of music acts and literary and theatre event.
Adam will take place July 12-14 and will see a variety of artistic acts, from writers, poets and playwrights to spoken word artists and singers.
Guests can expect a family friendly vibe with a diverse line-up of local emerging talent and established Irish artists.
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Renowned singer/songwriter and former Walking On Cars frontman, Pa Sheehy, will play an intimate gig at Maddens on Milk Market Lane on Saturday, July 13.
Two excellent Kerry female artists, Lorraine Nash and Kate Dineen, will play a gig in The Rock Inn on Friday, July 12 from 8pm to 9.30pm, while singer/songwriter Ciarán Wynne will play in The Greyhound Bar from 9.30pm on the same night.
Gigging on the Saturday night will be Aftershock at The Greyhound Bar and Queenless Kings in Turners Bar.
On the theatre front, the Hy-Breasal Players present ‘Clutch’, a unique production of six short plays performed in the setting of six different cars. Tickets are limited to 18 people per show and take place at various times in Dom O’Donnell’s car park in Boherbee.
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Literature events include author Noel O’Regan and poet Victoria Kennefick in conversation with Edel Brosnan on Friday, July 12 in Crosty’s Bar in The Mall.
Author Kit de Waal will be in conversation with journalist and writer Clodagh Finn on the same night in Maddens from 8pm.
Poets Corner returns to Baily’s Corner on Saturday, July 13 from 5pm to 6pm and you can head next door to Jess McCarthy’s Bar immediately after to see Books Editor of The Irish Times, Martin Doyle in conversation with writer Anne O’Neill in Jess McCarthy’s Barfrom 6pm to 7pm.
Finally on Sunday, writer and poet from Dublin, Colm Keegan and poet and scholar Liz Quirke will be in Maddens from 1pm to 2.30pm.
.Young participants in the dance workshop at Siamsa Tire as part of Cruinniú na nÓg in 2023. Photo by Dermot Crean
CRUINNIÚ na nÓg – the day of free creativity for children and young people takes place this Saturday, June 15, and there’s a host of free events in Tralee.
While some of the events are booked out, there’s still a few you can head to if you book the free places on time. ‘Around the Musical in 80 minutes’ takes place in the Tralee Educate Together school at Collis Sandes at 10am, 1pm or 4pm.
This event is an interactive Musical Theatre experience for children giving them chance to immerse themselves into the world of Musical Theatre performance.
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Children will work with a choreographer, voice and drama coach along with a director to work on a new musical over 80 minutes which will be presented to the public for eight minutes with the entire workshop lasting two hours. Click here to book.
Staying at Collis Wood, there’s an Art and Meditation Workshop. This workshop will guide children on how to develop their art skills through drawing and painting roses.
It will also provide them with techniques to boost their self confidence through meditation and wellbeing activities.
All materials will be provided and children will be in a covered over area in the woods for an outdoor art studio. Children will be split into two groups for the activities. Booking via text to Tricia 085 1144700.
Cyanotype and Monotype Print Workshops also take place at Collis Sandes House at various times during the morning and afternoon.
Join ‘Me and The Moon’ to explore the possibilities of cyanotype and monotype printing techniques. Children will have lots of fun experimenting with their own ideas before being guided through the printing process and learning lots of new skills along the way.
Best suited for children aged 5-12 years. Pre-booking is required via meandthemoon.ie
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Ceol le hAoife – Tin Whistle & traditional Irish singing, will take place at the Na Gaeil GAA Clubhouse.
Immerse your child in an hour of Irish culture focusing on tin whistle skills and improvement, with traditional Irish singing. Children must have prior experience playing tin whistle, not suitable for beginners. Please book by emailing Aoife at mrsodonoghuemusic@yahoo.com
Circus Explored with ISACS at Tralee Library invites children and teenagers to experience the thrill of juggling, master the art of hula hooping, or experience the excitement of plate spinning.
No experience necessary, tutors will be on hand to help you along. Ages 5—8 and 9–12 can attend between 2.15pm and 3.15pm while teenager between 13—15 and 16—18 can attend between 3.30pm and 4.30pm. Contact the Library to book email tralee@kerrylibrary.ie phone (066) 7121200
Jam/Subh Milis takes place at the Tralee International Resource Centre where children will learn about the importance of using local and seasonal ingredients and also have the satisfaction of making their own delicious jam.
The workshop, taking place from 12noon to 2pm, also includes printing labels and block printing on fabric. It’s suitable for 13 to 18 year olds and can be booked by emailing Magda at education@tirc.ie
Marble Run STEAM Workshop takes place at Siamsa Tíre. Create a run and try to get your marble to go as far as you can.
Use all types of materials, think creatively and test how far your marble runs. Bring your own materials or use what they have – hot glue; blutak; tape; staples and more to hold the track together. This is an all day (11am to 5pm) workshop open to all ages with no booking required.
Staying at Siamsa Tíre, young people aged 13 to 18 can enjoy Youth Dance Workshops from 2pm to 5pm. Explore contemporary dance techniques including floor work, partnering skills, improvisation, choreography.
Led by Dancer Eilise Sullivan, there is no prior dance experience required for this workshop, just a curiosity to try something new. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Booking essential through Siamsa Tíre .
Mini Music Movers takes place at the KDYS on Denny Street. Sing, dance and make music with Sorcha in a fun and relaxed environment.
Children will find out lots of cool things about music, learn some great songs and also do some excellent dance moves!
Workshop 1: 12:15 – 13:00 (4 to 5 Year Olds) Workshop 2; 13:00 – 13:45 6 & 7 year olds. No prior experience needed – children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Finally, Kerry County Museum is hosting A Sock Puppet Workshop and A Rod Puppet Workshop, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm will see participants make their very own sock puppet and learn the basic principles of puppetry performance from puppeteer and puppet maker, Alex Hindmarsh.
Colourful socks, googly eyes and tons of decorations. You’ll be talking to your hand in no time. Booking through the museum email: education@kerrymuseum.ie
For the full list of events going on in Kerry, go to the Cruinniú na nÓg website by clicking here.
AS fundraisers go, this is a pretty imaginative one.
A ‘Bubbly Brunch’ Ascot Race Day event will be held in McCaffrey’s Bar on Bridge Street on Saturday, June 22, with proceeds going to Ballymac Ladies Football, and guests are invited to dress up in their finery for the afternoon.
The day kicks off with mimosa or prosecco on arrival, free buffet and charcuterie board, races live on the big screen, live music and much more.
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There will be prizes for best dressed male and best dressed female on the day with special guest judges. This is an over 18s event which starts at 2pm. Tickets are €20.
For booking call 087 9534159, 9am-5pm, Mon-Friday with tickets also available at The Halfway Shop in Ballymac, Sean Ógs Bar and McCaffreys Bar.
THE outgoing Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Jim Finucane, will unveil a plaque next week at the site of a prison camp in Wales where dozens of Kerry natives were detained following the Easter Rising.
In a joint initiative involving Kerry County Council, the Kerry GAA, and the Provincial Council of the GAA in Britain, the informal ceremony at Frongoch will honour the Kerry men who were held at Frongoch internment camp in 1916 and who played Gaelic football to pass the time.
A total of 37 Kerry prisoners spent several months in the north Wales detention camp following their court martial for involvement in the Easter rebellion, including well-known figures like Tom McEllistrim, Billy Mullins, Dick Fitzgerald, Paddy Cahill, Denis Daly, and Timothy Ring.
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Many of those who went on to play a leading role in the Irish revolution were also imprisoned at the camp, including Richard Mulcahy, Michael Collins, WT Cosgrave, and Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh.
The field adjacent to the camp became known as ‘Croke Park’ as the prisoners played inter-county football matches regularly. Frongoch also became known as the ‘University of Revolution’ as the Irish Volunteers and the IRB prisoners plotted their next step in the campaign for Irish independence.
“I was invited by the GAA in Britain to unveil a plaque which lists the Kerry men who were detained at Frongoch and which refers to the intercounty match which involved the prisoners from Kerry and Louth on 27 June 1916. It is very important that this historic site bears a reference to the Kerry prisoners who played such a leading role in the Irish revolution,” said Jim Finucane.
The plaque, made of Valentia slate, will be unveiled at the Frongoch museum on Thursday, 20 June at noon and the event will be attended by representatives of the GAA in Kerry and Britain.
41 Cards were processed for this very popular competition & a huge thank you to Lady President Lorraine for her beautiful prizes.
Captain’s Charity Day AM AM Results – Sponsor Garveys Supervalu on Saturday 8th June 2024.
John Keating(13),Kevin Lyons(19),Mike Boyce(18), John Clarson(16) 87 pts.
. Patrick Glasheen(6), Christopher Quill(5), Tom Ahern-Jnr(4), Ben Mortlock(2) 85 pts.
Hugh Sheehy(16), Carl A McCarthy(1), Sean Herlihy(12), James Foley(13) 84 pts.
Congratulations to all our winners & many thanks for supporting our Captain’s Charity Day. Tralee Exchange – Killeen Course Killarney:Fourball Kindly sponsored by Seamus Weldon on Sunday 9th June.
.Fairies looking forward to the Kilflynn Enchanted Fairy Festival.
THE Kilflynn Enchanted Fairy Festival celebrate its 10th anniversary this year and it’s going to be a very special weekend of June 29/30.
The festival will open on Saturday, June 29 at 4pm with a parade, street and on stage entertainment.
The fun continues on Sunday morning from 11am, along a fairy trail, entertainment throughout the day with lots of your favourite characters.
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The festival has proved an enormous success since it started in the village in 2014 with hundreds of families converging on Kilflynn for two day of great fun.
THERE was something incongruous about the sight of Mikey Sheehy limping around the election count centre on Sunday, completely at odds with the manner of his vote in the Tralee MD.
The sitting Fianna Fáil councillor was bearing the effects of weeks of continuous canvassing, pounding the roads of the local electoral area, so his slow movements in the John Mitchels GAA Complex belied his performance where he cantered to the top of the poll in the Tralee area.
He nearly doubled his vote from 2019 (with the caveat that Norma Foley was also running back then) and was the only candidate to pass the quota on the first count.
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Despite the dodgy foot, he was in understandably in good spirits when we spoke to him on Sunday and asked him how he was feeling when he saw the tallies come in the day before.
“I spent the day tallying in Killarney myself with my team,” he said. “The nerves started to kick in before the boxes opened, but once they were, I could see it was positive day for us. Today I can say it’s an emotional day, it’s overwhelming and it didn’t hit me until this morning and Damien Ginty announced the result.”
Cllr Sheehy said the vote he received was five years in the making.
“I’m very proud, I’ve had a huge team out behind me — family, friends, supporters — we’ve worked extremely hard over the last three months, but the work really started five years ago after the last election and we’ve rolled up our sleeves working for the betterment of Tralee and the local area.”
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The Rockie, who lives among the Naries in Ballyvelly, is positive about the future and what the town already has to offer.
“I think Tralee is an incredible place to live, to work in and to visit as a tourist. I think we have so many things going for us as a town, in terms of tourism infrastructure, community infrastructure, we’ve a great town centre, an incredible Town Park, and we have 13km greenway from Tralee to Fenit.”
But the work goes on and he expressed his desire to work with fellow councillors, Council management and the HSE to bring other projects to fruition.
“We’re looking to deliver further facilities like a stand-alone chemotherapy unit at UHK — something I’m proud to be associated with and will keep on advocating for until it’s delivered — we’re looking for the rollout of further greenways, including one linking Tralee to Listowel, which is incredible exciting and we’re looking at the latest phase of work in the town centre from the Island of Geese to Rock Street which will regenerate that area. This is all about making the town a better place to visit and enjoy.”
“I’m a very proud Tralee man and I’m very proud that I’ll be sitting on the Tralee MD of Kerry County Council representing the people for the next five years,” added Cllr Sheehy.
A man in a hurry to start work again when the new Council meets on Friday week.
.At the launch of the Tralee Tidy Towns Awards were, in front Anne Marie Fuller (Tralee Tidy Towns), Jennifer Dee (The Rose Hotel) Brendan O’Brien (Tralee Tidy Towns), Philip Lynch (Marketing Officer, Cara Credit Union), Martha Farrell (Tralee Tidy Towns). At back; Colette O’Connor (Tralee Tidy Towns), Colm Nagle (Kerry County Council), Kevin McCarthy (Tralee Tidy Towns).
AFTER a five-year break, the popular Tralee Tidy Towns Awards will return this year with the support of Cara Credit Union, The Rose Hotel and Kerry County Council.
The awards will celebrate the work that residents are doing in their own gardens and within their estates and green areas. Awards will also be presented to business owners for their positive efforts in keeping Tralee looking well.
There will be four awards categories for estates: Large, Medium and Small Estates and an Estate Biodiversity award. A further four categories will be dedicated to gardens: Large, Medium and Small Gardens and a Garden Biodiversity award.
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Awards will also be given to businesses/public buildings who apply in any of the following six categories: Best Hotel, Shop, Bar/Public House, Café/ Restaurant, Service Station and Public Buildings.
Those interested in entering the awards or those who would like more information should send their name, contact information and the category they wish to enter to tidytownstralee@gmail.com or in a private message to the Tralee Tidy Towns Facebook account.
Hard copy application forms will also be available at the Kerry County Council Tralee Municipal District Office at Princes Quay, Tralee. The deadline for applications is the 28th June. The awards ceremony will take place in October at the Rose Hotel, Tralee.
Mark Sullivan, General Manager, The Rose Hotel said: “The Rose Hotel is delighted to co-sponsor the Tralee Tidy Towns awards – it’s great to see volunteer effort and time being recognised.”
“We were very pleased to hear about the collaborative work going on in Tralee rewarded at the recent Chambers Ireland Awards ceremony, it’s been a great boost to the town in general. We really appreciate the voluntary work to improve the town – taking place on a daily basis, from Tralee Chamber Alliance to Tralee Tidy Towns and a special acknowledgement of Team Bramble for the many flower beds they maintain – we see them out in all types of weather here on the Dan Spring Road and it’s just great to see so many people giving their time for the good of the town.”
Philip Lynch, Marketing Officer at Cara Credit Union, said: “We are delighted to co-sponsor and support this Tralee Tidy Towns Awards event which is honouring community volunteer work in Tralee. It’s very much aligned with the ethos of Cara Credit Union which is about supporting our members and our local area.”
Tralee Tidy Towns Chair, Brendan O’Brien said: “Tralee is looking well and there’s a lot of work going into the town at the moment but we feel there’s a lot more we can do to get more people involved in the it. This awards event, which has always been held by Tralee Tidy Towns, is a great way to do that.”
“The recent Tralee Chamber Alliance Chambers Ireland Award means a lot to the town and to us. We’re launching this event this week and I’m asking the estates, the gardens and the businesses to enter and it might inspire that extra bit of effort or draw more volunteers in to the overall Tidy Towns effort in Tralee. We know this will build community and help Tralee progress in the Tidy Towns competition but ultimately it will help to make Tralee a better place to live in, work in and visit.”
ePower has completed the installation of fast chargers for electric vehicles at five Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail stations around the country, including at Casement Station in Tralee.
The partnership came about through a tender process and the chargers are now operational at Dundalk (Clarke), Tralee (Casement), Westport, Sallins and Naas and Bray (Daly) stations.
Having supplied and commissioned the chargers, ePower will continue to maintain and manage the equipment, including through the provision of 24/7 support services.
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Energy Manager from Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, Shane McManus is happy to have the chargers onsite : “I have found ePower to be a professional and efficient company in the delivery of an EV charger project to Iarnród Éireann/Irish Rail for multiple 150kW chargers.
“The company have an in-depth knowledge of the commercial EV charger space, and responses to information requests have been prompt and detailed.”
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has a couple of good recommendations for you viewing pleasure on the box today…
The tone of the film is more sixties and there is a fine cast of Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O’Connor and Donald Sutherland, the latter in full hippie mode.
My granddaughters loves horses so their evening will be made with Spirit Untamed (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1).
Academy Award Winner Cillian Murphy, Andrew Scott, Catherine Walker and Eva Birthistle are all terrific in this tense drama set in suburban Dublin.
Taxi Driver (Saturday 10pm TG4) is, frankly, the must see film of the weekend, in this Martin Scorsese’s iconic and hugely influential classic drama.
Rialto (Saturday 11.45pm RTE1) stars Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Colm, a forty something husband and father of two, grieving the death of his father
THE Kerry ladies are in action again this weekend, hoping to go one better than the draw last Sunday against Donegal.
MINISTER for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD, today announced 24 primary schools in Kerry have been awarded the SFI Curious Minds Award 2024.
