NEVER underestimate the Fianna Fáil vote in Tralee was one of the lessons learnt last weekend, with the party retaining their two seats on the Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council.
While Cllr Mikey Sheehy was expected to coast back in, many questioned if first-time candidate Anne O’Sullivan would have the profile to take that the seat vacated by Johnnie Wall.
But, after a dogged battle, she survived a recount requested by Thomas McEllistrim at around 2.30am on Monday morning, which must have led to a sleepless night for Anne…or did it?
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“I did sleep. It’s like the Leaving Cert — you just have hand it over. The electorate had their day at the ballot box and we just had to wait for the official confirmation today. There was no point in sweating over it. I suppose it was a case of que sera sera,” she told us, after her seat was confirmed on Monday afternoon.
“I’m just delighted to have the support of the electorate and now it’s time to roll up my sleeves, to deliver on the promises I made, to work on the issues and concerns of the people of the Tralee area and to advocate on their behalf to make sure our community is the best for all of us to live and work.”
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While Anne has been by the side of Minister Norma Foley on her travels around the county in her role as parliamentary assistant, her profile still wasn’t that high coming into the election so did she think this would hamper her chances?
“That was always the challenge. I’m a first-time candidate, not really known in political circles or among the general public, but I had massive support from the people around me and without them I would not be elected.”
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Anne is one of three Ballymac natives elected to the Council (“it’s amazing, it just shows the dynamic forces at play in the parish”) and also one of three women now on the Tralee MD council with Deirdre Ferris and Angie Baily, something she is looking forward to.
“It’s great to have that representation on the Council to advocate for women in our community and we’ll work hard together,” she added.
Anne O’Sullivan and Angie Baily embrace after both were elected to Kerry County Council on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Last year’s Kerry Person of the Year Award winner, Katie Hannon.
THE Kerry Association in Dublin is seeking nominations for the 2024 Kerry Person of the Year and for the 2024 Laochra Chiarrai award.
From the inaugural Kerryperson of the Year award to Dr Michael Carmody in 1979 to Katie Hannon last year, the roll of honour of previous recipients is most impressive even on a national level and demonstrates the vast array of talented Kerry people from all walks of life.
Some of the previous recipients include the late John B Keane, Sr Consilio, Mick O’Connell, Dick Spring, Jimmy Deenihan, Dr Patricia Sheehan and Mick Galwey. ]
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Previous recipients of the Laochra Chiarrai award include Radio Kerry GAA sports broadcasters Ambrose O Donovan and Tim Moynihan, the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle Committee and the Listowel Tidy Towns Committee.
The individual selected as Kerryperson of the Year and the group selected for the Laochra Chiarrai award must have shown leadership, brought honour to and performed charitable or other services to such an extent that could be regarded as being beyond the norm of everyday life.
The closing date for nominations is 19 August 2024. Nomination forms are available on request by emailing info@kerryassociation.ie.
The winners of both awards will be announced in early September. They will be formally presented with their awards at the Kerry Association’s Oiche Chiarrai gala dinner in the Louis Fitzgerald hotel, Newlands Cross, Naas Road, Dublin on Saturday 19 October 2024.
A VERY special event will take place this Sunday in aid of St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School’s campaign to buy a new bus.
The Holy Spirit Choir from St Paul, Minnesota in the United States will be performing a concert at Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Church from 8pm.
Formed in 1936, the choir is currently on a tour of Ireland and their performance on Sunday will include ‘God Breathe’ (Courtney), ‘Canon Of Praise’ (Hopson), ‘On Eagle’s Wings’ (Wagner) and many more.
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All donations collected at the door will go towards the school bus fundraiser. The entry fee is €10 and everyone is welcome to attend.
The school’s campaign has been a huge success through a number of fundraising activities including a table quiz, fundraising run, Tesco blue tokens community fund, donations from businesses and more.
The campaign to raise funds for the bus, which will be used for transporting children on school trips and activities, has now raised over €35,000.
Mary Lucey of Career Ahead says students can still avail of the CAO Change of Mind option up until the deadline on July 1 and gives some points to consider when making that decision…
Thousands of leaving cert students (and their parents) are stressing over what final choices should be made prior to the CAO change of mind closing date on 1st July.
Below are some of the main points to consider before submitting final course choices. This advice is based primarily on feedback from college students who did not complete their first year in college and they points they wished they knew in advance of making CAO decisions.
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Don’t base decisions on perceived elite courses
Students should not base decisions on a course just because it has high entry points. It may not equate to it being the right course for them.
Most entry points are based on supply and demand. For example, a course with very limited places ie Veterinary will have high points, whereas a course that is offered in multiple locations and takes in hundreds of students will have much lower entry points, ie Arts.
I hear the concept of “wasting points” being discussed on many occasions. Students should look at the content of the course and how it suits them rather than focusing entirely on the entry points.
The right course
Students should base choices on what they want they really want to study. It sounds remarkably simple, but if a student selects a course based on a subject/topic/hobby they love, they find it easier to engage with the course content.
They will be eager to get involved in course related extracurricular activities and networking events, which play an enormous part in progressing to employment/further studies when college is over.
It is all the additional add-on extras a graduate accumulates that will differentiate them after their studies.
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Base choices on subjects not teachers
Sometimes, in Secondary School, a student is assigned a very engaging teacher for a particular subject. The teacher ensures classes are interesting, stimulating, and positive.
At times, a student selects a CAO course based on this positive association with the teacher, rather than their genuine interest in the subject area.
They need to consider if they would still have an interest and love for the subject if they did not admire or have a good relationship with the subject teacher.
Look beyond a course title
College course titles can be misleading. At times, colleges use course titles that attract students, so it is vital to delve into the content of the course to ensure you have a good understanding of what is involved.
When a course is narrowed-down, it is vital to ensure as much information and insight as possible is gathered – both positive and negative facts.
Go through each module for each semester, and each year. Check out if there is a work placement element. Check out if students can study abroad. Feel free to contact colleges with queries.
20 CAO choices
There are 10 level 8 CAO choices and 10 Level 6/7 choices – as many as possible should be completed to cover every eventuality.
While a student will have preferred options; nobody can predict the future; so, a plan B, C, D strategy should be incorporated when finalising the CAO application form. No course should be listed that they would not be interested in, and happy and willing to accept, if offered.
Level 6/7 Options
Students often only concentrate on completing the level 8 honours degree course choice options, yet by doing so they are not maximising their options. It is important to realise a level 7 ordinary degree can lead to a level 8 honours degree, with lower CAO entry points.
Similarly, in the Technological University sector – it may be possible to commence with a Higher Certificate Level 6 course – which may have lower entry points again. Maximise your CAO course opportunities.
Do not allow others to influence course choices
Friends, family, etc, may have the best of intentions, but the student needs to take responsibility and research and select the course they want to study. Time and time again, parents and friends over-influence students’ choices.
Select a course that will be rewarding (not just financially!)
Students should not select courses because of anticipated status and/or salary levels. Nothing makes a student more miserable then being on a course they do not like and in a lot of cases, they drop out or when they qualify, they retrain or move into another career they are passionate about.
Students should look at all college options
An honours degree is a level 8 degree, whether obtained from a University, a Technological University, through a tertiary route, or through an apprenticeship.
At times, students base their decisions on the perceived status of a college rather than the suitability of a course. Students should also consider the array of apprenticeships available and are expanding into new areas constantly.
Do not allow location to determine course choice
Some students have a destination in mind, irrespective of the course suitability. It is better to select related courses across several colleges, rather than various courses in one college, just so you end up in a particular location.
Will the student be employable?
On completion of the course, the student needs to consider whether they will be employable, or will further studies be required? This is highly relevant when budgeting for college courses.
Will four years turn to six years to facilitate the student securing a paid position. Some college courses have a definite career path attached ie primary teaching, nursing, graphic designer etc while others offer a more general qualification, and specialisms may need to be developed through further studies.
What is the budget?
Students need to be realistic when making their choices and tailor their course location to suit their own and their family’s budget.
In addition to college fees, accommodation, travel, food, etc must all be considered. If students are working part-time to support themselves, location of college may be highly relevant to ensure they can continue in their work position.
It is unfair to put enormous pressure and stress on families for the sake of a student wanted to live away from home. The number of children in the family must also be taken into consideration and how they will all be supported from an educational viewpoint.
Include a local college in your choices
No one can predict the future, certain students just cannot settle away from home, and may want to be closer to home.
It may be possible to negotiate a change of course (if a student has sufficient points and there are places available) to a local college, after the first semester or the first year for example, if listed on the CAO form. Please note, this is completely based on individual college admissions policies and procedures.
Cannot decide on a course?
Students should not feel under pressure to go to college directly after school. I work with leaving cert students time and time again and the stress they feel under to go to college is enormous.
If a student finds themselves in this situation, they may select an unsuitable course just for the sake of going to college, undoubtedly resulting in dropping out. The long-term costs and personal implications associated with dropping can be enormous.
They should look all options in FET, apprenticeships, or work for a year until they are in a better position to make decisions. When the student is ready to progress to further studies – they can then do so.
• Mary Lucey may be contacted at marylucey@careerahead.ie 0879338941 or www.careerahead.ie
.Professor Edmond Harty, President of Engineers Ireland, and Professor Joseph Walsh, Head of School of STEM, MTU at the Engineers Ireland Awards Ceremony.
PROFESSOR Joseph Walsh, Head of the School of STEM at MTU, has been recognised as a Fellow of Engineers Ireland at the organisation’s National Conferring Ceremony.
Fellowships were awarded to 16 people who have made significant contributions to the engineering profession in Ireland including a number of leading Irish broadcasters, entrepreneurs and academics.
The titles were presented by the President of the organisation, Dr. Edmond Harty, who said; “the awarding of the title of Fellow by Presidential invitation is a unique honour, in recognition of individuals’ contribution and ability in shaping, influencing and inspiring engineers and the future of the engineering industry.”
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“All engineers conferred with professional titles stand as exemplars of our profession and will act as industry leaders at a time when Ireland needs engineers more than ever,” he added.
Professor Walsh has over two decades of engineering expertise spanning research, industry and academia, he has co-authored more than 200 scientific papers and has secured more than €10 million in research grants in the past five years.
Speaking upon receiving the Fellowship, Professor Walsh said, “It is a great honour to be elected Fellow by Engineers Ireland. Not only I am delighted to have received this recognition on a personal level, but this achievement also acknowledges the overall achievements and continued commitment of all our teams in MTU, the School of STEM and the IMaR Research Centre.”
Ivan Hurley previews Kerry FC’s game against Longford Town this Thursday night at Mounthawk Park…
As the league ticks past the 20-match mark, the summer break which will arrive after the full-time whistle tomorrow night is one that will be most welcome by most as a well-earned rest comes in terms of a Friday off next week.
Kerry come into this game off the back of two straight home wins in the league for the first time in the club’s history. Convincing wins over Finn Harps and Treaty United in recent weeks in Mounthawk Park has made the Tralee venue a tough spot to come and play football.
That was also the case when Longford last came to the Kerry capital. Kerry ran out comfortable winners over the Bishopsgate side, scoring 3 goals in the process and Antonio Tuta’s net staying empty for the 90 minutes.
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That was Kerry’s first-ever home win in the League of Ireland and since then the floodgates have opened.
But an impressive run of home form in recent times hasn’t been backed up on the road for Kerry. 2 defeats in 7 days in both Cobh and UCD have been difficult to swallow for Conor McCarthy’s charges, especially in the narrow manner of those said defeats.
But Thursday night could be seen as a clean slate for the Kerry contingent. Win and the summer break could be a lot more comfortable given the mere 2 points between the basement sides in the league.
Tomorrow’s visitors Longford Town sit on the base of the table and are winless in 5 and are yet to pick up 3 points on the road this season
This is the first time in the club’s history that Kerry FC will play on a Thursday night. Due to the big Euro 2024 kick-off on Friday, all League of Ireland games this week are on Thursday night.
Kerry has previously played a friendly on a Wednesday night, so Tuesday football is the final hurdle to navigate to a Kerry FC game appearing on all 7 days of a week! – Yep, we were that stuck to fill this section!
A couple of injury worries for tomorrow night’s game. Kennedy Amechi who limped off after scoring the first goal against Treaty last time out in Mounthawk Park remains a doubt. Daniel Okwute has picked up 10 yellows so is suspended for this one.
“We are at home, you are expected to win at home and that’s our mindset too,” said James Sugrue. “Our home form has been very good which is a good positive. Longford coming down is obviously tough but we go out to win every game to be honest.”
“We have the break but back-to-back home games now in the league on either side of that and 6 points is the target. I could see the hurt in the boy’s faces after the UCD and I’ve told them to bring that hurt with them on Thursday and show it on the pitch.”
.Tricia Harris of Studio Harris based outside Killarney.
A SELECTION of top Kerry creative will descend on Ballymaloe Grainstore in Cork in August for Irish Design Works 2024.
This is a free exhibition — from August 9-25 — of contemporary craft and design including furniture, ceramics and sculpture aimed at showcasing the best of Irish artisan crafts. This marks the first Irish Design Works exhibition since 2019, and the first time it is taking place in Cork.
The Kerry makers participating in this year’s exhibition are Tricia Harris of Studio Harris and Stephen O’Connell and Alexis Bowman of Fermoyle Pottery located near Waterville.
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Speaking about the upcoming exhibition, Tricia Harris of Studio Harris commented: “This is our first year bringing the Irish Design Works exhibition to Cork, so we are very excited about that, and to be in the beautiful setting of Ballymaloe makes it even more special.
Stephen O’Connell and Alexis Bowman of Fermoyle Pottery.
This is a self-funded group show brought together by a small selection of Irish-based makers, providing an opportunity to buy unique pieces directly from the creators. The mixed-discipline aspect of the show means visitors will get to enjoy a range of high quality, design focused works and to see a snapshot of the diversity of creative talent and skill that exists in Ireland at the moment.”
Irish Design Works 2024 will allow an exclusive group of Irish makers from across the country to display their unique pieces, with a wide range of disciplines on show including furniture and lighting, ceramics, artisan rugs and knives, and sculptural works in wood, glass and willow.
Irish Design Works 2024 will take place from August 9th-25th in Ballymaloe Grainstore, opening daily from 11am-5pm.
.Angie Baily with former Minister Jimmy Deenihan, Dr Bridget O’Brien and Fine Gael party stalwart Frank Quilter at the count centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
FOR Angie Baily, it was long wait until she was officially confirmed as elected as a councillor to the Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council.
The teacher, originally from Rathanny in Ballymac, was certain to get the sixth seat even after Thomas McEllistrim requested a recount in the early hours of Monday morning, but she had to wait until just after 4pm later that day to hear the words of confirmation from Deputy Returning Officer Damien Ginty.
She was still reeling from the annoucement when we spoke to her at the count centre on Monday afternoon, where she reflected on the achievement of being elected as a first-time candidate.
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“It’s almost like being like handed your healthy baby in hospital…the wait is over. This is not just me, I’d be nowhere without the team behind me. For me this is monumental, I’m a nobody really from Ballymac coming into this and to be able to take a seat and represent local people is huge.”
She said she received great support and advice from Fine Gael stalwarts in the party like Deputy Brendan Griffin, Frank Quilter and others.
Angie Baily embraces fellow candidate Anne O’Sullivan after the official announcement of their election on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean
“My own late father Paddy Joe had a great interest in politics and I would have had his friends to call on including the former councillor Pat McCarthy and even Fianna Fáil Cllr Fionnán Fitzgerald was always there for advice when I needed it.
Speaking of her father, who passed away nearly six years ago, I suggest he would have been a proud man seeing his daughter elected.
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“I don’t know if he thought he would ever have seen a day like this, but I’m sure he would be very, very proud. He was a great community man who brought people together and if I can do that then at least I think I will have succeeded.”
Angie Baily is held aloft after the official announcement of her election on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean
With Fianna Fáil’s Anne O’Sullivan also elected for Tralee and Fionnán Fitzgerald elected in the Castleisland Local Electoral Area, there’ll be a trio of Ballymac natives on the Council when it meets for the first time on June 21.
Ballymac Abú…Anne O’Sullivan, Fionnán Fitzgerald and Angie Baily pictured at the count centre on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean
“I think we’ll have to start selling the water from Ballymac because there must be something in it!” said Angie.
“It’s not just three people from Ballymac, but also three teachers and I think there’s something in that. It’s a wonderfully proud moment. Fionnán and I sing together in the local church and Anne is involved in the church down the road, so we know each other locally and we’re all involved in the community. Who would have thought we’d all get in?”
Fine Gael’s Angie Baily with her family son Regan daughter Ríann and husband Lei Zhang at the count centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tralee MD will now have three female representatives on the Council, the most ever, and Angie said she is looking forward to working with Deirdre Ferris and Anne O’Sullivan.
“Let’s see how we can shake things up and bring something new to proceedings, a bit of je ne sais quoi,” she said, laughing.
This ‘nobody’ from Ballymac is aiming to make a name for herself on the political scene over the next five years.
.Tralee Chamber Alliance members Mark Sullivan, Colette O’Connor (CEO), John Reen, Stephen Stack (President) and Sarah Flaherty launching the Tralee Chamber Alliance Communications survey.
TRALEE Chamber Alliance is set to launch an extensive communications survey to its members on this Thursday, June 13. This initiative aims to gather current insights and identify the pressing priorities of its membership base.
This survey marks the second major survey conducted by Tralee Chamber Alliance in 2024. The first survey, focused on business expectations from local election candidates, played a crucial role in shaping the discussions for the first election debate broadcast live on Radio Kerry last month.
“The insights gained from our membership are invaluable,” said Stephen Stack, President of Tralee Chamber Alliance.
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“We strive to ensure that our members’ voices are heard and that their needs are met. This survey will provide us with up-to-date information, allowing us to tailor our initiatives and advocacy efforts to better serve our business community.”
Members are encouraged to participate in the survey, as their feedback will directly influence the Chamber’s strategic direction and priorities. Tralee Chamber Alliance remains committed to fostering a robust business environment and driving economic growth in the region.
PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: More great Under 7/8/9 football was played last Sunday morning. More football at 11am on Sunday next (16th June). Fáilte roimh chách!
PEIL FAOI 11: Our usual Sunday session will take place this coming weekend…..11am ar an Domhnach (16ú Meitheamh). (ii) On Thursday last, in phase 2 of the U11 GoGames, we played Laune Rangers and the young men of The Rock played outstandingly! This week, ar an Déardaoin, we challenge Firies and we expect a tough battle from the boys of the Farranfore/Firies area of The Kingdom!
CAMPA PEILE AN CHLUB: The Austin Stack Club summer camp will take place in Connolly Park from Tuesday August 6th to Saturday August 10th from 9.30am to 1pm daily.
PEIL FAOI 13: (i) ‘Well done’ to our Division 1A boys who played good football last weekend. Maith sibh, a bhuachaillí! (ii) ‘Well done’ to our U13B boys who played spirited football in the Division 13A County League final on Sunday last. An Charraig Abú!
PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training sessions were held on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday of last week and our training will continue this week…and during period of the Junior Certificate examinations…in preparation for the upcoming Central League(s).
The Central League(s) will commence later in the month; so, boys, keep a look out for group messages. (It’s good for exam students to take a little break from their studies and kick football …is geall le sos malairt oibre).
Indeed, we eagerly look forward to seeing our lads playing in the Central League and to really enjoying the freedom of laethanta saoire an tsamhraidh!! (ii) Continued good wishes to our two North Kerry U14 development squad players, Dónal Ó Laighin agus and Marcas Ó Ríordáin. (iii) Idir an dá linn, the Tralee District U15 football panel has been at work and, with a number of Rock players involved, has commenced action.
The Tralee District team was scheduled to play a challenge match v St Brendans at 7.30pm on Wednesday evening. Trá Lí Abú! Is ar scáth a chéile a mhairimid! (Ger Hobbert/Tim McMahon)
SCRÚDUITHE: We wish continued success to all our members who are in the middle of school examinations….especially those who are doing the Teastas Sóisearach agus the Ardteist.
FAOI 21: Best wishes to our U21s who, having defeated Kenmare Shamrocks in the Ask Acorn Life U21 County Championship quarter final (2-8 to 1-8), are now preparing for their big challenge v South Kerry in the county semi-final. The game will take place at 7pm on Wednesday June 26th in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.
An fhoireann a bhuaigh ar Neidín: Mícheál Tansley; Seán Heaslip, Ruairí Ó Conaill, Séamus Ó Bradáin; Colm de Brún (0-1), Lúcás Ó Cathasaigh, Seán Óg Ó Brosnacháin; Cillian Litchfield, Dónal Ó Ciarba (0-1); Seán de Bastábla (0-1), Conchúr Ó hÓráin (captaen)(0-1), Cian Ó Duilleáin; Paidí Ó Laighin (1-3, 1f), Damien Ó hÓgáin (1-0), Donnacha Mac an tSaoir; Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Jordan Ó Cíosáin (0-1), Thomas Deregee, Seán Ó Muimhneacháin, Noah Townsend, Eimhín Ó Foghlú.
CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie
BUÍOCHAS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to (i) PC Books, Sráid na Carraige, (ii) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa, (iv) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh, (v) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige.
KERRY SENIORS: (i) Good luck to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry in their next encounter. (ii) ‘Well done’ to Dara Ó Lúing, le hAoife Ní Dhuilleáin agus Mná na Ríochta v Tír Chonaill i mBealach Féich. Pointe eile sa mhála acu!!
CIARRAÍ FAOI 17: ‘Well done’ to Wayne and his Kerry minors on their fine win v Roscommon in Cusack Park, Ennis, on Saturday last and good luck to them in their upcoming big big challenge v Doire Cholmcille. The Rock boys on the panel: Ben Ó Murchú (an captaen), Fionnán Ó Riain, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Ryan Ó Drisceoil. We’re so proud of them! Mayo and Armagh wait in the wings!
.At the presentation of the cheque for €8,705 at Recovery Haven on Monday were Gemma Forde and Marisa Reidy of Recovery Haven, John Paul O’Connor, Dermot Crowley of Recovery Haven, George Bastible and Lorna Galvin of Gallys (sponsor of event). Photo by Dermot Crean
TWO men who held a fundraising climb of Mount Brandon last month presented a cheque to Recovery Haven on Monday for €8,705.
John Paul O’Connor and George Bastible decided to hold the event over the May Bank Holiday Weekend to remember those who lost to cancer, those who are battling cancer at present and to recognise the work done at Recovery Haven to help people and their families going through tough times.
The lads thanked Marisa Reidy and Jacinta Bradley for their help in organising the event, Gallys Tralee who were a main sponsor and all who donated to the charity.
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Marisa Reidy, PR and Marketing Officer with Recovery Haven expressed their gratitude to the lads. “On behalf of everyone at Recovery Haven Kerry, we want to say a massive thank you to everyone who was part of our May Bank Holiday weekend event.”
“When John Paul and George came to us with the idea of organising this climb as a fundraiser, we never imagined the impact it would have on us – and how many fabulous, genuine, caring people we would meet along the way. It has been the ultimate pleasure!”
“To everyone who showed up; who climbed; who fundraised; who sponsored prizes and who supported us in any way at all – we are forever in your debt.”
The John Mitchels GAA Complex hosted the counts for the Tralee, Listowel, Corca Dhuibhne and Castleisland electoral areas, to decide which councillors would take their seats on the Council for the next term and there was no shortage of drama throughout the weekend.
Candidates and their families went through a range of emotions during some tense moments while Council staff meticulously checked the ballots to make the electoral process was as accurate and transparent as possible.
Well known local photographer, Domnick Walsh, was in the count centre on Saturday, Sunday and Monday to capture the atmosphere. Scroll down for photos…
THE Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Club proudly announced the commencement of their annual Herds Competition this week, launched at the historic Rattoo Round Tower in Ballyduff with main sponsors Dairymaster.
There are two categories — spring and autumn — which are subdivided into senior, intermediate, junior, novice and new entrants’ sections with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in each category.
Prizes include Best overall cow based on KG’s of protein production; Highest herd percentage protein; Lifetime production cow; Highest conformation herd & production herd; Lowest Somatic Cell Count; Best overall heifer – junior cow and senior cow; Highest overall EBI herd; Cow families.
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Speaking at the launch, Dairymaster CEO John Harty expressed; “We are honoured to sponsor the herds competition again this year. The club’s dedication is truly commendable as they continue to strengthen the dairy farming community in the county. They put a lot of effort and time into this competition, so we are delighted to support them. I would like to wish all the entrants the best of luck.”
This years Chairman Johnny O Hanlon said at the launch; “We are excited for another great year of the Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Competition. It is fantastic to see the club’s growth with involvement of new members. We deeply appreciate Dairymaster’s continued support in helping to get the club to the where we are today, as we continue to take things to the next level with positive competition between the herds.”
The competition is open to pedigree herds and all entries are to be sent to Geraldine Harty; Herds Competition Coordinator; Ballylongane; Ballyheigue; Co. Kerry; (087) 816 8281.
The awards ceremony for the competition will be held at a later date. The clubs field evening/stock judging will take place at the farm of Kieran Savage; Tylough, Kielduff on Friday 28th June.
.Fianna Fáil’s Anne O’Sullivan and Fine Gael’s Angie Baily after they were officially elected to Kerry County Council on Monday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
AN exhausting weekend spilled into Monday to decide the outcome of the election of councillors to the Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council.
After the 14th count was completed in the early hours of Monday, the gap between Anne O’Sullivan of Fianna Fáil and Independent candidate Thomas McEllistrim was just seven votes (1,252 to 1,245), so McEllistrim, understandably, asked for a recount which began at 11am this morning.
However, when that recount was completed in the John Mitchels GAA Complex by mid-afternoon, there was no change to the standings and Anne O’Sullivan took the final Tralee seat by six votes (there was one additional invalid vote).
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Shortly after 4pm, the official announcement of the election of O’Sullivan — and Fine Gael’s Angie Baily, who took the sixth seat — was made by deputy returning officer Damien Ginty of Kerry County Council.
Independent candidate Thomas McEllistrim and Minister Norma Foley after the final result was announced at the count centre on Monday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
There was a sense of relief and joy among the camps of both candidates as they could celebrate their elections in earnest…before the work on the Council begins!
The following councillors have been elected to the Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council
The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 10
Laune Rangers Ballymacelligott
Venue: JP O’Sullivan Park, Killorglin Date: 8th June 2024
Round 10 of The County League. Ballymacelligott started without 10 of the starting fifteen in Round 1 of The County League. The ten that stepped up did so with courage, rose to the challenge, and played a mighty second half.
Both teams were level after fourteen minutes of play in Killorglin on Saturday evening. Vinnie Horan scored all three Ballymac points: one from play, a free, and a 45.
Just on the 15-minute mark, Dáire Cleary from Laune Rangers ran through from midfield and hit the back of the net. Vinnie Horan scored a point from a free. Gearóid Hassett added one for Rangers, and Michael Herlihy scored a fine point for Ballymac. Laune Rangers dominated until the final whistle, adding a goal and four points before halftime.
Half Time Score: Laune Rangers 2-08 Ballymacelligott 0-5
Ballymac held Laune Rangers scoreless until the eleventh minute of the second half. In that eleven minute, Ballymac scored 1-03. Micheál Reidy opened the half with grit and determination and scored a point and a goal within three minutes of the throw-in.
Points from Vinnie Horan and Donal Daly had the score after ten minutes Laune Rangers 2-08 Ballymac 1-08. The mid-Kerry side added two points, putting massive pressure on the Ballymac defence.
Two brilliant saves from Christy Leen in goals, within seconds of each other, were pivotal at this stage in the game. Vinnie Horan scored a point from a free. Killorglin replied. Up pops Micheál Reidy for another point, the last score of the night for Ballymac. Killorglin added two more before the final whistle.
The second half was a very positive performance from the Ballymac lads, who outscored Rangers by two points. We saw some great teamwork and some great individual performances from this committed bunch of players.
Team and Scorers:
Christy Leen, Cathal White, Cian Counihan, Sean Rice, Jonathan Brick, Tadhg Brick, Andy Rogers, Micheál Reidy, Tomás O’Connor, Conor Brick, Vinnie Horan (Capt) Michael Herlihy, James Kenny, Donal Daly, Shane McGillicuddy.
Substitutes Used: Barry Lyons, Cathal Culloty and Eoin Culloty.
‘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.
Minor Boys
Congratulations to Jack Joy, Eoin Moriarty and team mates on the Kerry Minors on their great win on Saturday
Under 15
Well done to Gearoid Joy and Adrian O’Connor who played with the Kerry North U14 development squad on Saturday.
Under 13 boys
U13 Blue played Legion at home in div15 semi-final on Wednesday evening 5/6/24. The boys had a good win with a scoreline of 4-18 to 2-9. Thanks to U11 boys for helping out.
Final against John Mitchels in Ballyrickard at 6.30pm
U13
U13 boys played Kenmare in County League Division 5/6 final in Listry. They put in a good effort but lost, with a scoreline of 5-11 to 3-9. Thanks to parents for all their support and a special thanks to Jack O’Connell, Conor Mangan, and Daniel Maher from U11 for helping out.
U9
Under 9 boys
Our u9 boys played John Mitchels Sunday morning in 3 very sporting games. Thanks to John Mitchels for visiting and we look forward to returning the favour during the summer. All the boys played 3 games each and are showing great improvement as the season goes on.
Under 12 girls
Our U.12 girls played 2 challenge games (U.11’s & U.12’s) away to Na Gaeil Tuesday night.
It was great to see the girls play mostly a full game of football with each and every one giving their all.
In the older group, Alison Butler and Doireann Broderick worked really hard keeping Na Gaeil’s forwards at bay with Una Casey and Katie Lenihan running their hearts out in the forwards.
Caoimhe Leen played really well in goals and midfield for us complimented by Aime O’ Rourke and Ruby Sugrue who defended and showed for the ball all night.
A big thank you to the 4 academy girls who helped us enormously, Hannah Butler, Ciara Leen, Megan Lyons and Aoife Gilroy.
Ballymac Abú
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 3rd, the Lotto draw took place live from Glenduff Manor. Patrick Courtney, Manager of Glenduff Manor, and Bridget Leen conducted the draw. Maureen O’Shea was on camera.
Ballymac GAA wishes all the best to all our young players sitting the Junior and Leaving Cert exams this week.
The Numbers drawn were 17, 22, 25 and 27.
There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €8000.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Martina Bowler online purchase.
€20.00 – Ger Maunsell Online Purchase
€20.00 – Patrick White c/o Maureen O’Shea.
The Next Jackpot is a thrilling opportunity to win €8,100 and the draw will take place on Monday, June 10th, 2024, live from Glenduff Manor.
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’Rioda’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.
Senior Hurling
Next Friday in Austin Stacks Park at 7:30pm, our Senior hurlers will make history as they make their Senior Hurling Championship debut in the modern era of the club against Lixnaw, last year’s beaten finalists.
During the original era of the club at the beginning of the 20th century, Parnells actually won the Kerry County Championship on 2 occasions, in 1918 & 1919. Now comes the turn of the current team to play at the top level in Kerry hurling.
We wish captain Tadhg Brick, Manager Martin Downes and all the team and management every success in what promises to be a great occasion. We are asking all club members, young and old, to come along to Stacks Park on Friday evening, wear your club colours and lend your noise and support to the team.
Féile
Our under 15 hurling and camogie teams now know their opposition in the group stages of Feile on the 22nd of June.
The hurlers will play Bunclody of Wexford and Trim of Meath in Group 2 Division 2 in Bunclody.
The camogie team will play Crossmaglen of Armagh, St Anne’s of Waterford and Gusserane O’Rahillys of Wexford in the group stages of Div 3.
If anyone wants to contribute to our ongoing fundraiser, you can do so on the gofundme page https://gofund.me/e01d6f03
Tralee Parnells U12s that made the Caman to Croker trip last Sunday as part of the Camogie Associations 120th Anniversary Celebrations
Camán to Croker
Last Sunday 9th June, our Tralee Parnells U12s made the long trip to Croke Park to represent Kerry in the Camogie Association’s Allianz Ireland Camán to Croker annual event, which this year coincided with the Camogie Association’s 120th anniversary celebrations.
The girls had a memorable day out displaying their skills on the hallowed Croke Park turf and getting a tour of the stadium. Well done to all players and mentors – memories made!
Tralee Parnells U10s that played a blitz in Ballyheigue last Sunday
U10 Hurling
Our u10 Parnells Team had a few great games against Ardfert, Kilmoyley and Ballyheigue last Sunday morning. Thanks to Ballyheigue for hosting.
U10/12 Camogie
Well done to our U10/12s who played in a blitz during the week in Causeway against Causeway, Killarney and Cillard. Great for our rising stars to get valuable game time and they certainly looked as if they enjoyed themselves! Well done to all the players and coaches and thanks to Causeway for organising
Tralee Parnells U13 Camogie team that played Cillard last Wednesday
U13 Camogie
Our U13s played a great game of Camogie last Wednesday night against a strong and competitive Cillard side. Huge thanks to the opposition for a very sporting game and to the referee Tommy Guerin for officiating on the night
Kerry Camogie
Well done to the Kerry Camogie Senior team that had another great win in the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship last Saturday against Kildare. That’s 3 wins from 3 now!
There was no winner of our club Lotto Jackpot of €2800 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 08, 16, 24 & 25. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
1. Kay and Patsy c/o The Rock Inn
2. John Morrissey c/o Poff Motors
3. Cathy O’Grady Online
4. James Sayers Derrymore West
5. Ciara O’Sullivan Ballydunlea
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2900 and the draw will take place on Sunday Night 16/06/2024 at 9pm in Skelper Quanes Bar club lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com online at https://www.locallotto.ie/play.asp?LL_ID=1328&PC=0 from any club officer, or at the following outlets:
O’Shea Shop and Service Station Blennerville
Poff Motors Dingle Road
Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers Manor
Noyeks Mile Height
Byrnesworth
Skelper Quane
Keane’s Of Curraheen
Betty’s Bar The Rock Inn
Many Thanks to all who contribute to our weekly club Lotto. The club cannot emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. The lotto is now a critical source of funds for the club. We are appealing to all club members to promote our Lotto at this time to ensure our club’s future viability. Please have your Lotto entries in by 7pm, every Sunday night.
Juvenile Academy
St Pats Football Academy will now take place every Sunday Morning in St Pats Blennerville V92 RH98 from 10.30am-11.30am.
Open to all boys and girls from Under 5 to Under 13. Contact Michael for further information on 086-3855428. Come along any Sunday, All New Members welcome!
U5
Well done to our under 5s who had a great session in the astroturf Sunday morning. We played lots of fun games and worked on hand passing and kicking. Thanks to Brendan Poff and Eoin sayers for the big help out.
Well done to Carly-Ann and Cathal on players of the week. Keep us the practice at home during the week and see you all next week.
U7
Excellent turnout today in terms of numbers. We went through some drills before getting stuck into a game. There was some excellent practice before Tuesday game in Blennerville at 6.30pm.
U8 Girls
We welcomed the famed John Mitchels to Blennerville on Sunday and despite the windy conditions we played a very competitive and enjoyable. We had our best turnout of the year so far fourteen which the coaches were delighted with, so keep practicing girls onwards and upwards. We are very proud of you all.
U9
Our U9’s turned up to training in big no’s following their trip to An Gaeltacht earlier in the week where they played three superb games of football. Training was taken by James, Noel and Mike and the boys flew through their skills stations. We’ve no game this Tuesday so enjoy the break and keep practising at home.
U10 Girls
Well done to all our girls this morning in a very tough game against John Mitchells. There were some very impressive performances and great teamwork on shown, well done girls. we will be back training next week so keep up the practising at home and we will see ye next Sunday bright and early.
U11 Boys
St Pats U-11’s were at home to An Gaeltacht last Thursday evening in Round 2 of phase 2 of the Lee Strand Co League Go Games. We had two teams lined out and both performed brilliantly. Coaches were delighted to see the great teamwork and improvement in our skills shown by all our players during the games.
Last Sunday we had a great turnout for training. We practiced our skills and finished with a very entertaining game.
We are not scheduled to play any game this week, but we might try to organise a challenge game instead, we will be in contact with parents if this goes ahead. 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
We had training on Sunday in Blennerville, The session started with a few fun games to get everyone ready for the day, We practiced solos and hops and finished off with a proper game which we even had a referee by the girls with Monica and Noel in goals. Keep up the practice girls at home.
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U13
Na Fianna 4 13
St Pats 5 08
St Pats U13s made very long journey down to Tuosist for the semi-final of the County League last Monday night.
The 2-and-a-half-hour journey definitely took its toll on our lads and despite their best efforts we were trailing by 9 points at the interval 4 06 to 2 03. Indeed, by 5 mins into the 2nd half, we were 12 down. From to the end of the game, we rallied to nearly pull off the great escape.
Unfortunately, time ran out just as Na Fianna collapsed with us 2 points behind.
Our lads gave over 6 hours on the night, so they deserve individual shout outs!
Daniel Celombijev has been a super new signing for us and is getting everyone very excited as his potential as a goalie.
Bruce McMillian had an absolute stormer of a game, not giving is man an inch. Paddy Flynn continues to grow into an excellent fullback. Darragh Murphy has without doubt improved the most of any player this year.
Cian O Reagan is a superstar in the making, quick, tough and extremely intelligent. Thomas Higgins was and is this team’s firefighter, always in the right place when needed. Darragh Sheehan, playing a grade up, looks like he has been playing football for years and never seems phased by anything.
Rian Flynn covered every inch of the pitch and ran himself into the ground for the team. Another exciting prospect, Jace Flynn is an assured defender, quick, strong and well able to take his score.
Noah Flynn was a dynamo, constantly moving while taking and creating chances. Darragh Flahive had the longest journey of anyone and still covered more distance on the pitch than getting there.
A hugely intelligent and skilful player, one to keep a close eye on. Cillian Enright doesn’t just talk the talk; he walks the walk.
He processes a lethal left foot and an unmatched drive. Oscar Curran is fast becoming a lethal corner forward, ducking and weaving his way behind the defence, causing havoc. Rylan Flynn has all the attributes to be the complete forward.
Jake Connolly continues to improve and made 2 extremely important contributions in the 1st half, setting up scores to keep us in reach.
Dylan Murphy worked himself into the ground giving everything for the team. As it was the long weekend, we had 8 absentees and no doubt they will earn their own shoutout in the near future. Training continues Monday night at 6pm.
St Brendan’s Board
St Brendan’s are now into the semi-finals against Laune Rangers on Wednesday 26th of June in a neutral venue.
Senior
St Pats back to winning wins, Dr Crokes opened scoring with a point from play, followed swiftly by St Pats score by Jack Moriarty. Dr Crokes responded with a point and St Pats retaliated with a goal from Conor Moore.
St Pats were the only ones to score in this half from now on with points coming from Brian Murphy, Jack Moriarty, Paudie Bailey (Free) and two points from Eoin Greaney. St Pats 1-06 Dr Crokes B 0-02
Niall McCarthy and Danny Greaney opening St Pats scoring with a point each, Dr Croke Players quickly adding a point each, Paudie Bailey of St Pats put the final score on the board for this game with a point. St Pats 1-09 0-04
Our senior Bs are scheduled to play Churchill B on Saturday 15th of June in Blennerville at 7pm in Round 4 of the Development League, please keep an eye on O’Shea’s Gala, Old Clubhouse window and Skelper Quanes for information for this fixture.
Best of Luck
To Kerry in the Senior Championship against Louth on Sunday the 16th of June at 3pm in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Raymond Chamberlain Cloghane and Tralee, and Tim (Timmy) Flahive Ballybunion.
Glenflesk, with the aid of the strong breeze, opened the scoring in the 2nd minute when Cian Horan raised a white flag; we responded with two pointed frees from Darragh O’Connor before half back Michael Mullane pointed to level matters in the 7th minute.
Glenflesk were not to score again until the final act of the half and amazingly when Ian Roche pointed from a close in free, they were only one point adrift, 0-04 to 0-03.
That we were not comfortably ahead at this juncture was due to our profligacy in front of goal which allowed Glenflesk stay in the game. Despite dominating proceedings and creating 3 good goal chances we failed to capitalise, and the worry was that these misses could come back to haunt us.
David and Tom controlled proceedings in the middle, Jake marshalled our defence superbly ably assisted by the outstanding Daniel Bowler and an equally impressive Ben Hanafin; our half forward line worked tirelessly with Tomás Kennedy and Shane McElligott hungry for every ball and Barry John was linking play splendidly.
Tommy was winning possession at will and plying his corner men with plenty of opportunities, but it was one of those nights when the ball would not go in the net – even a penalty awarded after Conor Hayes was upended in the square was saved when David’s effort was parried by the keeper Eoin Moynihan, who it must be said, was outstanding in this period.
The result was that we only added another two points to Darragh’s opening brace with Darragh again on target followed by our only score from play from Shane McElligott.
The second half resumed with Donagh Buckley on in place of Sam Pituch and Gearóid Savage replacing Barry John who tweaked a hamstring.
Glenflesk attacked from the throw in and found the net in the first minute when corner forward Tommy Bowler slipped in behind the defence and he gave báideior Rob no chance with a neat finish to the corner.
This setback elicited a quick riposte however with points from Darragh (2), Conor, Ben, and Gazza before Glenflesk struck back to leave just one point between the sides, 0-09 to 1-05 with ten minutes gone.
We continued to take the game to the East Kerry side applying a lot of pressure and Daniel Bowler overlapping on the left struck a sweet left footed effort to restore our two-point advantage again.
Darragh again from a free plus a long-range effort from David had us four to the good but Glenflesk were not going away though, and with Dan O’Brien now playing further up field they came forward at every opportunity – again they raised white flags but we were not to be denied and with time running out we closed out the scoring with lovely efforts from play from Conor and Tommy.
In summary, our lack of clinical finishing made this game closer than it should have been, but we were not discouraged by our missed chances and instead drew on all our reserves of a never say die attitude and a relentless work ethic to achieve a precious two points which will see us into our final game with Ballymac with a fighting chance of avoiding relegation.
Final Score:
KO’R 0-15
Glenflesk 1-09
Team: Rob O’Connor, Darragh McElligott, Ross O’Callaghan, Sam Pituch, Ben Hanafin, Jake Foley, Daniel Bowler, David Moran, Tom Hoare, Tomás Kennedy, BJ Keane, Shane McElligott, Darragh O’Connor, Tommy Walsh, Conor Hayes.
Subs: Donagh Buckley, Gearóid Savage, Ryan Carroll.
Weekend results:
All eyes were on the remaining 3 fixtures in county league division 1 yesterday ( Sunday).
Victories for Legion and Dr Crokes leaves An Ghaeltacht on 5 points with one game left to play ( vs Milltown/Castlemaine), with Milltown remaining on 3 points – they will play An Ghaeltacht and Dingle.
Dingle’s victory in Rathmore lifts them to 5 points with crucial games upcoming vs Milltown/Castlemaine next weekend and their final game vs Spa.
It’s still all to play for and a win against Ballymac in two weeks time is imperative but may not be enough to save our division 1 status should Dingle gain maximum points from their remaining two games.
Div 6A:
Our division 6 team will be in action on Monday night next, 10th June when they take on Milltown/Castlemaine in Strand Road where throw in is @ 7.30 pm
Juvenile Academy:
Ballyrickard was a hive of activity on Sunday morning with great numbers again attending training throughout all age groups and we also welcomed Austin Stacks U8 and U10 girls and their coaches and parents for go games.
Our academy is growing and new members are always welcome to join the club. It’s great to see so many girls and boys enjoying the sport we all love so much.
Some of our U8 Girls with Coach Kelly Ann
U8 Girls:
Our U8 girls hosted Austin Stacks on Sunday morning in Healy Park.
We showed great teamwork and scored some fabulous goals and points. All of our girls put their heart and souls into the game. Great support from all our team members and a fine display of our U8 girls skills. Well done to everyone. Thanks to Austin Stacks for coming to us.
U8 Girls with Coach Liam
U9 Boys:
Wednesday evening, our U9 boys hosted Kilcummin in the fifth round of Go-Games. Our lads played some fantastic football and kicked some impressive scores. Many thanks to Kilcummin for making the trip and we wish them the best for the remainder of the season.
U10 Girls
U10s:
We had a great turn out Sunday morning and were able to field two teams to play against Stacks U10s. Both teams put in great performances and managed to dominate the games. There was some lovely interplay between the girls that ended up in some lovely team scores. The girls have grown in confidence with the ball in hand and were excellent at bursting out of the trouble area into space. It was great to see how they all kept trying. Well done girls. Thanks to Austin Stacks for coming to us.
U13 Boys Divison 3 County league Final
U13 Boys:
U13 Division 3 County League Final result , Kerins O’Rahillys 2-08 John Mitchels 3-08.
The boys in blue came up short Sunday evening in Austin Stack Park . Our boys gave everything they had in a final worthy of Austin Stack Park. Our opponents clicked on the day and showed why they have been a top Division side these last few years. The Journey this KOR U13 team is on is still emerging but what an achievement this has been from Division 9 just 2 years ago to a Division 3 County Final. We are proud of everyone involved in this group and look forward to the next chapter. Well done boys.
Bucket Collection:
Our Juveniles are holding a bucket collection this Saturday 15th June. We need volunteers from our club to cover time slots. Please contact a member of the committee or send a message through Clubzap, Facebook or Instagram. Please support our club if you’re out and about Saturday.
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.
Ladies Notes:
U12 Girls:
The U12s took on Castleisland Desmond’s on Tuesday evening in a closely contested battle. Unfortunately we did not come out on top this time. Even though we were down on numbers, we led for a decent part of the game but we couldn’t find our range in the final quarter. However the girls tried hard and gave it their all. Thanks to Castleisland Desmond’s who made the journey to Healy Park.
U14 Girls:
Our U14 Strand Rd team lost to Laune Rangers in Killorglin on Thursday night in the County League. A very strong home team was well in control by half time, but our girls battled hard in the second half and never gave up.
Our backs in particular worked tirelessly throughout. Stand out players for us on a difficult night, were Lily Hussey, Rachel Ahern, Ruby Foley and Hanna O’Sullivan. The girls will learn from this and move forward.
The girls had a second game on Sunday evening against Churchill away. Again the opposition proved to be the stronger team on the night.
Despite some great scores and chances our girls came up short against a strong Churchill side. Well done to all the girls who left everything on the pitch and tried their best. Well done to Churchill.
U16 Girls:
With the Junior Certificate in full flow we trained once this week; we went for Thursday night but with exams on and a birthday we had very little number so 7 of our girls hit the gym instead of the field a good effort was put in and with a tug of war at the end for a bit of craic.
Happy Birthday to Greta from the team and management.
Keeping in touch:
If you have something you would like to share with us please contact us on the club phone – 085 2095001 or on Facebook via Messenger.
Lotto results: Lotto Tue 4th June 2024. Numbers drawn were 3, 5, 8, 26. No winner. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Michael O’Neill, Declan Healy, Shane Murphy, Charlie & Mary Hartnett, Ricky Fitzgerald. Our next draw will be tomorrow night and the jackpot will be €2,050. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto
Bingo: Na Gaeil Bingo tonight at 8pm sharp. Our Mini Accumulater Jackpot House tonight is €310 in 51 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.
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 disabled 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.
Senior Men: Yesterday our seniors welcomed Kenmare Shamrocks to Killeen for Round 10 of the Credit Union Co. League and it proved to be a very close contest in weather more akin to October.
Kenmare played with the wind in the first half and were quickly out of the blocks, scoring their first point straight from the throw-in.
Tomás Ó hAiniféin responded for us in the 5th minute but immediately Kenmare replied with their second point. A Jack Sheehan free, the first one of his 3 in the first half, tied the scores after 9 minutes.
Unfortunately for us Kenmare dominated the next 10 minutes, adding 4 points to their tally. Andrew Barry who was prominent throughout the game kicked a fine point but this was cancelled out almost immediately by a Kenmare free.
Two frees from Jack Sheehan in quick succession reduced the margin to 2 points but on the stroke of halftime Kenmare tapped over another free to leave them ahead by 8 points to 5. Early in the second half Jack Doyle found himself up in the forwards and he took his point well. However Kenmare replied with another free to leave 3 points between the teams again.
Midway through the half our lads hit a purple patch and kicked 4 unanswered points, 2 from Mark Lynch (1 free) and 2 from Jack Sheehan, to put us ahead for the first time in the game.
Our lead was short-lived though as Kenmare equalized with 6 minutes remaining. A black card for one of the Kenmare players gave our lads a numerical advantage and Seán Barrett capitalized to put us a point ahead once more in the 30th minute. Unfortunately then disaster struck.
A speculative shot into our square wasn’t dealt with and it fell to one of the Kenmare midfielders who managed to squeeze it into the net.
This was immediately followed by the final whistle. Final score: Na Gaeil 0-11, Kenmare Shamrocks 1-10.
Team: Jack Rogers, Enda O’Connor, Ryan O’Neill, Seán Barrett, Peter Doyle, Andrew Barry, Jack Doyle, Tomás O’hAiniféin, Jamesie O’Connor, Fergal Barry, Oisín Maunsell, Ruairí Ó hAiniféin, Kian Sheehan, Kieran O’Connor, Jack Sheehan. Subs: John Kearney, Mark Lynch, Oisín O’Brien, Aaron Dewey, Jack Costello, Kevin O’Donoghue, Oisín O’Sullivan, Seamus Looney, Dan O’Connor, Liam Óg Kingston, Shawn Duggan, Darragh Devine, Seán O’Connor.
All-Ireland Senior Championship (Men): Good luck to Diarmuid O’Connor, Damien Bourke & the Kerry team when they take on Louth in Round 3 of the All-Ireland championship in Portlaoise next Sunday at 3pm.
All-Ireland Senior Championship (Ladies): Well done to the Kerry Ladies, especially our 5 Na Gaeil players, who returned from Donegal yesterday with a point after a tight encounter with Donegal in Ballybofey in Round 1 of the Senior Championship. Final score: Donegal 1-6, Kerry 0-9. The girls will be at home to Waterford in Round 2 next Saturday in Fitzgerald Stadium at 3pm.
Hurling: Best wishes to Tralee Parnells, especially the Na Gaeil lads involved, as they play in the Garvey’s Supervalu Senior Hurling Championship for the first time. They will face Lixnaw in Round 1 in Austin Stack Park this Friday at 7.30pm.
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
U7s: Super effort by our U7’s group yesterday afternoon. The weather held up and the kids relished the opportunity to represent the club at half time in the Senior Co. League game. No doubt this group have their sights set on Senior football. Thanks to the players, coaches and parents for making this happen.
U11 Boys: A good energetic session yesterday morning by our under 11s. The boys are training hard and improving every session. We look forward to hosting Listowel this Thursday in the next round of the Co. League at 6.30pm.
U13 Boys: Good luck to our U13A team who will contest the Div 1 Co. League final next Sunday against Milltown/Castlemaine. The game has been fixed for John Mitchels at 6.30pm. All support would be greatly appreciated.
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.
A TG4 show to be broadcast this Wednesday will tell the stories behind some of Kerry’s GAA silverware.
Scéalta na gCorn – Series 2 is broadcasting on TG4 weekly, Wednesdays at 8.30pm and sees presenter Gráinne McElwain travel across Ireland visiting clubs and county grounds, learning the lesser-known stories behind our nation’s Gaelic games trophies.
Episode two of Scéalta na gCorn on Wednesday takes Gráinne to Kerry. She hears about the cup that every footballer in the county wants to get their hands on – The Bishop Moynihan Cup and learns of a much-loved camogie cup named after Veronica Stack.
She pays a visit to the county’s home-ground to hear about footballing hero Con Brosnan before travelling to Ventry and the Páidí Ó Sé tournament to discover a cup named after a Roscommon man, Dermot Earley.
.lan O’Regan with his mom Brenda O’Regan, dad Alan O’Connor, nan Breda O’Regan teachers Carol O’Donoghue and Triona Daly and Principal Kieran O’Toole.
PUPILS from the first and second classes at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh were called to the School Hall on Monday where the Student Council, Mr. O’Toole and Mrs. O’Donoghue awaited them to announce the ‘School Spirit Award’ winner for 2023/24.
The Scoil Eoin School Spirit Award was devised by the Student Council along with Mr. O’Toole in 2016. This award is not academic award, rather an award in recognition of a pupil who promotes inclusiveness and fairness, is a good role model and displays exemplary behaviour.
Each teacher nominates a pupil from their class. The nominations were read out by Mrs. O’Donoghue to the Student Council members at a meeting, without naming the pupils in the interest of fairness.
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The Student Council members weren’t aware of the identity of this year’s winner until the announcement this morning.
The winner, chosen by unanimous vote, was Alan O’Regan from Ms. Daly’s 2nd class. He was nominated because of his enthusiasm and energy.
Alan O’Regan with his classmates in Ms Daly’s class.
Alan is known for his great sense of humour and his kindness knows no bounds. Alan got a massive surprise when Mr. O’Toole called out his name and presented him with the trophy. Alan’s mom, dad and nan were hidden away and came into the hall once the announcement was made.
Everyone in Scoil Eoin is in agreement that Alan is a deserving winner. Alan’s name will now join Grace, Luke, Tomás, Leon, Philip, Ella and Rían on the School Spirit Plaque.
Alan O’Regan, Scoil Eoin School Spirit Award winner..
.Final preparations…Historical Conservator, Sven Habermann, examining and cleaning various antiques and dining room chandelier in Muckross House ahead of the 60th anniversary of the opening of Muckross House to the public on Friday 14th. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FINAL preparations are underway this week to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of Muckross House to visitors on June 14th 1964.
A special day to mark the occasion is organised by National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Board of Trustees of Muckross House, Killarney on this Friday, June 14. Staff at NPWS, Muckross House and Trustees will host several exhibitions, walks and guided tours in the vicinity of the house.
There will also be free admission to Muckross House and Muckross Traditional Farms throughout the weekend of June 14-16. Over six decades, thousands of people have collaborated to protect, preserve, and enjoy the special property.
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The weekend events feature: guided tours – history of the house, spinning wheel, bookbinding, pottery, crossroads dancing, nature walks, lakes ecology, Kerry cattle, deer, rhododendron, the white-tailed eagle restoration project and other events from 11am – 4pm.
A free shuttle bus will run from Mission Road to Muckross on Friday 14th from 10am – 4pm. That evening the local drama group Dochas will perform ‘An Evening with Joyce’ in Muckross House.
A programme of events and celebrations will continue throughout the summer months to commemorate one of Killarney’s most iconic locations.
From left; Patricia O’Hare, Archivist Muckross Research Library, Breda Nagle, Flower Arrangement, David Lynch, Muckross Research Library, Mary Walsh, Muckross House Guide, Denis Reidy, Manager Muckross House, Ronan Spillane, Jane O’Donovan and Mary Riordan, Muckross House Guides. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Completed for the landlord Herbert family in 1843, Muckross House acquired new owners at the end of the 19th century being purchased by Lord Ardilaun.
It again changed hands, in 1911, being purchased by a wealthy American, William Bowers Bourn. The house and estate were presented to the Irish nation, in 1932, by the Bowers Bourn and Rose Vincent families. Muckross became Ireland’s first National Park, in 1933.
However, Muckross House remained closed for more than 30 years. Following a campaign by people in Killarney, the Government agreed to the use of the house as a folk museum and it was officially opened as such on June 14, 1964.
.The Rose Hotel General Manager Mark Sullivan and Sean Hegarty of Kerry Motor Club agree on terms for the November 3 Kerry Winter Rally
KERRY Motor Club will have a new headquarters for its Kerry Winter Rally for the first time in the event’s 43-year history. The November 3 rally will move to The Rose Hotel in Tralee this year.
The popular end-of-season event has been based at the Banna Beach Resort since its inception in 1981. The link with the Banna Beach Resort was so popular that the rally became affectionately known as the Banna Rally and not by its official Kerry Winter Rally title.
But times change and both the club and the Rose Hotel are delighted to announce a new partnership, adding to an already long-term arrangement with the club’s Circuit of Kerry Rally.
The 2024 event will now be rebranded at The Rose Hotel Kerry Winter Rally.
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“I want to thank William Murphy and the entire team at Banna. They helped make the event what is today, and Wiliam has been a loyal supporter of Kerry Motor Club for nearly five decades,” said clerk of the course Sean Hegarty.
“I am delighted to announce this new partnership with The Rose Hotel. Rally competitors and fans will be well aware of the welcome they get for the Circuit of Kerry and it is great to now extend that to the Winter Rally as well.”
Mark Sullivan, General Manager at The Rose Hotel, said; “It is a great honour to continue our relationship with Kerry Motor Club. The Rose Hotel Kerry Winter Rally will be a great end-of-season event and we are delighted to be the host hotel for this prestigious rally.”
“We have proudly supported rallying in Kerry for over a decade and look forward to continuing this relationship over the coming years. We look forward to welcoming visitors from all around Ireland and beyond to Tralee town to enjoy top quality hospitality that Kerry’s capital town is renowned for.”
Preparations are well underway for the November 3 event; an initial route survey has been carried out by the organising team and Kerry Motor Club promises some new additional features for the rally that will be announced in due course.
The rally is a counting round of three championships, The Top Part West Coast Rally Championship, the Ace Signs Southern 4 Rally Championship and the Moriarty’s Central Car Sales Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship so a capacity entry of over 150 cars is guaranteed.
.Brendan O’Connor, Colm Sills, Liam Maunsell (Chairman Castlegregory GAA Club), winner of the GAA lotto Alex Graham with his fiancee Eimear and daughter Laoise, Cathrina Browne and Alan Lynch. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
A CORK man took away a nice sum of money home with him at the weekend after winning a GAA lotto in West Kerry.
Alex Graham from Tracton received €10,500 from the management committee of Castlegregory GAA Club on Saturday evening after winning the club lotto.
Alex, who has been regularly coming to Sandy Bay Caravan & Camping Park since he was a child, plans to use the funds to reapply for planning permission or maybe use it for a once in a lifetime trip to New Zealand as he is Best Man for his friend’s wedding.
His father Frank bought him the winning ticket. “I’m delighted with the win, it’s great to be able to support the local community,” Alex said.
.Referee Shane Curley with team captains Niamh McLaughlin of Donegal, left, and Niamh Carmody of Kerry before the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 1 match between Donegal and Kerry at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey, Donegal. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
Frank Craig reports on Kerry’s game against Donegal yesterday in Ballybofey…
Donegal 1-6
Kerry 0-9
Donegal pegged back Kerry in MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey as Susanne White held her nerve late on to split the spoils in this TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Group 2 opener.
In dreadful conditions, nothing separated the sides at half-time as a Caoimhe Keon goal helped send Donegal in level at 1-3 to 0-6.
Niamh Ní Chonchúir had opened the scoring for the visitors but with Keon rattling the net for Donegal just four minutes in, the hosts stole an early march. Anna Galvin and Danielle O’Leary then managed to tie matters up for a settled Kerry by the tenth minute.
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Katie Dowds did hit back for Donegal but three Kingdom points on the bounce from of O’Leary, Lorraine Scanlon and captain Niamh Carmody helped open up a two-point advantage. White reduced the margin after 18 minutes with a point from a free to make it 0-6 to 1-2.
But with conditions continuing to deteriorate and underfoot now extremely difficult, that was the end of the scoring action right up until the half-time hooter as Aussie Rules star and Donegal captain Niamh McLaughlin squared it.
Eilís Lynch of Kerry evades the tackle of Katie Herron of Donegal during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 1 match between Donegal and Kerry at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey, Donegal. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
Kerry jumped two clear once more at the start of the second half as Carmody and Scanlon lobbed over.
Another White free kept Donegal on the visitors’ coattails but a smart Emma Dineen clip, on the three-quarter hour mark doubled Kerry’s upper hand once more.
Nearing the final five minutes, the away side still led 0-9 to 1-4 but a searing Dowds break from the back saw her drive at goal just clear the crossbar. And with White nailing that pressure free at the end, the points were split.
Niamh McLaughlin of Donegal in action against Ciara Murphy of Kerry during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 1 match between Donegal and Kerry at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey, Donegal. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile.
Scorers – Donegal: S White 0-3f, C Keon 1-0, K Dowds 0-2, N McLaughlin 0-1.
Kerry: N Carmody 0-2,1f, D O’Leary 0-2, A Galvin 0-2, N Ní Chonchúir 0-1, L Scanlon 0-1, E Dineen 0-1.
DONEGAL: C Friel; S McLaughlin, A Temple Asokuh, E McGinley; K Dowds, N Boyle, T Hegarty; R Rodgers, N Carr; C Keon, N McLaughlin, A Boyle Carr; S White, K Herron, K Long. Subs: E Gallagher for A Boyle Carr (36), B McLaughlin for K Long (48), J McFadden for N Carr (55),
KERRY: C Butler; E Lynch, K Cronin, C Murphy; A O’Connell, D Kearney, A Dillane; M O’Connell, L Scanlon; N Carmody, K Brosnan, A Galvin; N Ní Chonchúir, E Dineen, D O’Leary. Subs: H O’Donoghue for K Brosnan (44), A Harrington for M O’Connell (44), S O’Shea for N Ní Chonchúir (49), L Ní Mhuircheartaigh for E Dineen (57),
Referee: Shane Curley (Galway).
Anna Galvin of Kerry is tackled by Caoimhe Keon of Donegal during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 1 match between Donegal and Kerry at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey, Donegal. Photo by Ben McShane/SportsfileRoisin Rodgers of Donegal in action against Lorraine Scanlon, left, and Emma Dineen of Kerry during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 1 match between Donegal and Kerry at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey, Donegal. Photo by Ben McShane/SportsfileDanielle O’Leary of Kerry in action against Caoimhe Keon of Donegal during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Round 1 match between Donegal and Kerry at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey, Donegal. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile.
FIRST-TIME candidate Anne O’Sullivan of Fianna Fáil looked to clinch the final seat after the 14th and final count in the Tralee Local Electoral Area, but her celebrations will have to be put on hold as Independent candidate Thomas McEllistrim has requested a full recount.
The result was announced just before 2.30am this morning with O’Sullivan receiving eight votes from Sam Locke’s surplus of 37 to finish on 1,252, just seven votes ahead of McEllistrim who got 20 transfers for a total of 1,245 votes. Angie Baily, who is sure to take the sixth seat, received nine votes for a final vote of 1,527.
However, the former TD from Ballymacelligott has called for a recount which has been granted and will take place at the John Mitchels GAA Complex tomorrow morning from 11am. So it’ll be a while yet before the Tralee MD councillors are officially confirmed.
.Fine Gael’s Angie Baily with her family, son Regan daughter Ríann and husband Lei Zhang at the count centre on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
FINE Gael candidate Angie Baily is certain to be elected to the Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council after the results of the 13th count were announced at John Mitchels GAA Complex this morning.
The Ballymac native gained 38 votes from Paul Daly’s surplus to put her on 1,518 votes, 274 ahead of the next nearest candidate, Fianna Fáil’s Anne O’Sullivan who received 24 more votes to reach 1,244.
Meanwhile Independent candidate Thomas McEllistrim got 75 transfers to put him on 1,225, just 19 votes behind O’Sullivan. The final count will see Cllr Sam Locke’s surplus of 37 distributed among the last three candidates to decide the last seat.
.Sam Locke and his supporters celebrate his election. Photo by Dermot Crean
FIRST-TIME candidate Paul Daly and sitting Cllr Sam Locke were elected to the Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council in the early hours of this Monday morning.
There were scenes of elation after the 12th count as the two exceeded the quota and were elected after a long day in the count centre at John Mitchels GAA Complex
After the 12th count — which saw the distribution of Cathal Foley’s 1,054 votes — Sinn Féin’s Paul Daly was pushed above the quota thanks to his party colleague, getting 494 transfers to reach 1,935 votes, while Sam Locke also benefitted from Foley’s elimination finishing on 1,725 votes.
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Angie Baily received 61 transfers to leave her on 1,480 votes which should be enough to secure the sixth seat. The 13th count will see the distribution of Daly surplus of 247 which will determine the final seat. Fianna Fáil’s Anne O’Sullivan currently leads Thomas McEllistrim by 70 votes.
THE race to fill those four remaining seats in the Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council is really hotting up now after the result of the tenth count was announced.
The count saw the distribution of the Green Party candidate Anluan Dunne’s 899 votes with Fine Gael’s Angie Baily as the main beneficiary with 212 transfers.
Cllr Sam Locke is in the lead on 1,549 votes followed by Sinn Féin’s Paul Daly on 1,436 followed by Angie Baily of Fine Gael on 1,413, Fianna Fáil’s Anne O’Sullivan on 1,162, Thomas McEllistrim (Ind) on 1,083 and Cathal Foley on 1,051.
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The eleventh count will consist of the distribution of Cllr Terry O’Brien’s surplus of 33 votes. With 32 votes between Cllr Cathal Foley and Tom McEllistrim, it looks like Cllr Foley will be eliminated after this count and his votes will be distributed for the 12th and final count.
.Sinn Féin’s Paul Daly and Cllr Sam Locke at the count centre. Both candidates are to the fore in the race for the remaining seats on Tralee MD. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Tralee Electoral Area ninth count has taken place in the John Mitchels GAA Complex and candidates are moving closer to those four remaining seats in the Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council.
While the eighth count consisted of the distribution of the surplus of Cllr Deirdre Ferris amounting to just 35 votes, the ninth count was of far more consequence, seeing the distribution of Fine Gael’s Sinead Donnelly’s 794 votes. The main beneficiary here was her party colleague Angie Baily who received 277 transfers.
Cllr Sam Locke (Ind) is still leading on 1,428 followed by Sinn Féin’s Paul Daly on 1,316, Angie Baily of Fine Gael on 1,201, Fianna Fáil’s Anne O’Sullivan on 1,059, Thomas McEllistrim (Ind) on 1,024 and Cathal Foley on 971.
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Anluan Dunne of the Green Party finished on 899 and being the candidate with the fewest votes, he has now been eliminated. His 899 votes will now be distributed for the tenth count.
Ivan Hurley previews Kerry FC’s game against Longford Town this Thursday night at Mounthawk Park…
THE race to fill those four remaining seats in the Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council is really hotting up now after the result of the tenth count was announced.