News

Amazing Cars To Make Stop-Off In Tralee Next Weekend

March 7, 2022 Dermot Crean

Some of the cars which can be seen travelling through Kerry next weekend.

SOME very fancy cars will be travelling through the county and making a stop-off in Tralee next weekend as the 2022 Bumblebee 1000 VIP Drive is about to begin.

This year the cars on this road trip can be seen in Straffan in Kildare, Adare in Limerick, and with a major focus on County Kerry as the cars will be available to view in Castleisland, Killarney, Tralee and the event finish line in Dingle.

The entry grid of amazing cars in this year’s Bumblebee 1000 VIP Drive is nothing short of spectacular.

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Showcasing Lamborghini’s, McLarens, Bentleys, American muscle cars, sublime Nissan GTR’s, Audi supercars, AMG Mercedes, Jaguars, and a legendary Group B Cosworth car.

This amazing cavalcade of super, muscle, and luxury cars will all be on display at 5.30pm next Saturday at The Gleneagle Hotel V93 V6WF as the drivers and co-drivers park up their supercars.

On Sunday morning March the 13th, the Bumblebee 1000 VIP Drive event start line will be bustling with excitement at The Gleneagle Hotel, with the rolling exhibition of supercars cars available to view from 9.00am until they depart at 10.30 am.

The drivers will then head north into Tralee for a fuel stop & coffee at the Inver fuel station on the Castlemaine Road in Tralee V92 D8HD.

From there, this gallery of automotive artworks will head to Dingle via the spectacular climb up to Conor Pass and will finish the tour in Dingle at 1.30pm, at the Dingle Skellig Hotel V92 D5X2.

Bumblebee 1000 are working with the superb Little Blue Hero’s charity, a not-for-profit charity operated entirely by Garda members and staff.

It aims to help families in need from local communities in Ireland who have children undergoing long-term medical treatment for serious illness. Little Blue Hero’s representatives will be present throughout this event.

News

Cllr Calls On Kerry Group To Suspend Russian Operations

March 7, 2022 Dermot Crean

Flowers and candles placed at the vigil in the Square on Saturday.

TRALEE Municipal District councillor Cathal Foley has called on Kerry Group to suspend all operations in Russia.

The Sinn Fein cllr was speaking after the vigil held on Saturday in The Square, showing solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Cllr Foley said: “Kerry Group, who have a plant in Russia, should immediately suspend all operations due to the criminal and barbaric invasion of Ukraine.”

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“While Kerry Group has obligations to their shareholders, they have a moral obligation to the people of Ukraine who are suffering at the hands of the Putin regime. Hundreds of men, women and children have lost their lives and millions more have lost their homes and livelihoods. Many more face death and destruction in the coming weeks.”

“Many international companies have already signified their intentions to leave Russia, Kerry Group should be no different,” he added.

“Tralee and Kerry residents will need to open their homes and hearts to refugees fleeing the violence. We should never forget that previous generations of Irish people left this island in rags, many are now leaving Ukraine having lost everything due to the actions of the Russian army. Tralee and Kerry must be ready to play our part.”

News

PHOTOS: CBS Primary And Caherleaheen Pupils Enjoy Confirmation Day

March 7, 2022 Dermot Crean

Culainn O’Shea with Ciara, Mike, Oisin and Aoife O’Shea at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT was a glorious Saturday afternoon for Confirmations in Tralee.

The Confirmation days for Caherleaheen and CBS Primary were held in the autumn over the past two years, but pupils this year could enjoy a spring day out with their families.

Caherleaheen sixth class pupils received the sacrament at the Immaculate Conception Church in Rathass, while CBS pupils were in St John’s Church at the same time. A memorable day then and congratulations to all the pupils. Scroll down for photos…

Aoife O’Shea with Sabrina O’Brien, Kayden O’Brien, Liz O’Brien and Derek O’Shea at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Maja Kwiakowska with Sebastian, Oliver and Magdalena Kwiakowska at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

John Hallissey with Aisling Ryan, Nathan Hallissey and Peter Quinn at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Jayden Sugrue with Padraig Sugrue, Eileen Mansfield, Samantha Sugrue, Kaila Sugrue, Catherine Griffin and Kathleen Sugrue at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ewan Morris with Helen Burman-Roy, Cathal Morris John Paul Morris, Marie Morris and Roisin Morris at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Niamh Fitzgibbon with Paul and Sarah Fitzgibbon at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Dominika Kowalaska with Radek, Anna, Tomas, Kaia and Isabella at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Milly Lynch with Josh and Elliott Lynch at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Olaf Krajnik with Magda, Kacper and Chris at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Darragh Field with Linda, Charlotte, Tara and Sean Field at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Jakub Drzymala with Catherine, Klaudia and Daniel at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Young pupils at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Aaron and Ruby Crean with Alan, Ryan, Conor, Carol and Jade Crean at the Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Conor Faggeter with Diane and Mary Faggeter at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ryan Clifford with Ricky Clifford, Anne Morrisson, Declan and Chloe Clifford and Oisin Kearney at the CBS Primary Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

CBS Primary pupils confirmed on Saturday at St John’s Church. Photo: Joe Hanley

The sixth class pupils of Caherleaheen NS on their Confirmation Day at the Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday. Also included is Principal Mary Connolly, teacher Damien Finn and Fr Sean Jones. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Sport

PHOTOS/REPORT: Warriors Edge Local Derby To Stay In Pole Position For Home Quarter-Final

March 7, 2022 Dermot Crean

Alan Cantwell was in Killorglin on Saturday for the InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League 2021/2022 – Round 15 game…

Team 360 Financial Killorglin 65

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 74

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors took another step towards securing a home league quarter final playoff with a 74-65 win over Team 360 Financial Killorglin at the Killorglin Sports Complex on Saturday night.

Allied to C&S Neptune’s defeat to Tradehouse Central Ballincollig in Cork, it leaves the Warriors in prime position to host a quarter final playoff on the weekend of the 19th/20th of March

The Warriors stormed into the contest to immediately seize the initiative and build a sizable 15-2 lead by the midway point in the quarter.

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Scores from Eoin Quigley, Nikola Roso, Daniel Jokubaitis and stunning three from Aaron Calixte powered the Warriors ahead with Killorglin’s token resistance a single score from point guard Allan Thomas.

The home side did struggle to get shots to land but managed to eat into the Warriors lead when Simon Francis, Xabier Arriaga and Isa Brandon combined to cut the gap back to single figures but back-to-back baskets from Ron Elksnis saw the Warriors lead 19-13 at the end of the first quarter.

The Warriors offensive effort stepped up a notch in the second and scores from Roso and Calixte edged the visitors further ahead.

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Killorglin’s defensive indiscipline was also punished with 6 from 8 from free throws and the Warriors advantage was out to 29-13. The game quickly turned into a shootout with both sides firing in threes that had the sizable crowd in full voice.

Roso and Calixte both fired in from outside the arc before Arriaga replied by launching two identical quality efforts from either side of the court.

Darragh O’Hanlon had the final say in the quarter as he knocked down a buzzer beating three from well beyond the line to give Warriors a 40-25 lead at the long break.

The Warriors continued to hold their local rivals at arm’s length when they increased their lead early in the third after Roso dropped in an effort from close range.

Two in a row from Arriaga who was busy throughout and a three from Liam Croke kept Killorglin in the game but O’Hanlon’s second three before a double from distance from Jokubaitis put 21 points between the sides at the midway point.

Warriors foul trouble allowed Killorglin to chip away at the lead with Eoghan O’Sullivan and Simon Francis in particular profiting, but a quick double from Quigley and a basket each from Roso and Brandon Cotton saw the visitors bring a 61-45 lead down the stretch.

The vocal home crowd called for a final push early in the fourth quarter and their team duly obliged with Shane O’Connell and Francis cutting the gap to 12.

A pull up two from Calixte and another arced effort from Jokubaitis looked to have restored order but Killorglin took off on a run that saw them shoot their way right back into the contest.

Arriaga and player coach Declan Wall lifted the home crowd with two big threes and when Allan Thomas returned three from three from the free throw line and followed that up with another fast break score after Francis had batted in a rebound, the hosts had cut the Warriors lead to 66-62 with two minutes on the clock.

However, just when a shock result looked likely, former Killorglin star Daniel Jokubaitis delivered two killer scores with identical threes to seal the win and bring the Warriors fans to their feet. Aaron Calixte’s two from two from the line late on added a little shine to the final scoreline of 74-65.

Top scorers:

Team 360 Financial Killorglin: Xavier Arriaga 17, Allan Thomas 10, Simon Francis 10

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors: Aaron Calixte 22, Nikola Roso 14 Daniel Jokubaitis 14

• Next up for the Garvey’s Tralee Warriors is the final game of the regulation League season when they face a trip to Neptune Stadium to face C&S Neptune, the side they defeated to claim the Pat Duffy National Cup in Dublin in January on Saturday evening with tip off at 6.30pm.

News, SCHOOLS

PHOTOS: Confirmation Day For Derryquay And Presentation Primary Pupils

March 6, 2022 Dermot Crean

Erin O’Shea with Edel Randles and Seamus O’Shea at the Derryquay NS Confirmation Day at St Brendan’s Church in Curraheen on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

AFTER two years of autumn Confirmation days, it’s back to normal once again and spring sunshine greeted pupils arriving to two churches on Saturday morning in the Tralee area.

It was a big day for three pupils in Derryquay NS and their families who attended St Brendan’s Church in Curraheen. Meanwhile, around 20 pupils from Presentation Primary School received the sacrament in St John’s Church.

They all had a beautiful day for it and no doubt enjoyed celebrations afterwards with their families. Scroll down for photos…

Pupils of Presentation Primary School, Tralee, who were confirmed by Fr Bernard Keane in St John’s Church, Tralee. Also included are John Hickey (Principal) and Nora Gibbons (Teacher). Photo: Joe Hanley

Jane Gentleman with Bríd Diggin at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ryan Fitzgerald with John, Sean, Sarah and Susanna Fitzgerald at the Derryquay NS Confirmation Day at St Brendan’s Church in Curraheen on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Valentina Attallah and family at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Caragh Houlihan and family at the Derryquay NS Confirmation Day at St Brendan’s Church in Curraheen on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Caoimhe O’Hanlon with Carol O’Hanlon, Paul O’Hanlon and Niamh O’Sullivan at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Principal Íde Brosnan and Fr Vitalis with Caragh Houlihan, Ryan Fitzgerald and Erin O’Shea at the Derryquay NS Confirmation Day at St Brendan’s Church in Curraheen on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Morgan O’Sullivan with Joseph O’Sullivan, Jacqui O’Sullivan and Tristan O’Sullivan at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Sarah Charles with Maria Kelter, Sonia Charles, Jimmy Charles and James Charles at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Sarah Brick with Padraig Brick and Louise Brick at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Olivia Samul and family at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Tosca Bagaglini and family at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

April Rosa Kennedy with Stephen Kennedy, Paola Kennedy, Thomas Kennedy and Georgina Kennedy at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Siobhan O’Mahony with Catherine, Gerard and Oísín O’Mahony and Ríona O’Connor at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Antonia and Jolene Doherty with Rose, Crystal Kate, Patrick and Patrick Doherty at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Chloe O’Sullivan with Amy O’Mahony, Leah O’Sullivan, Carol O’Mahony, Margaret O’Mahony and Ella O’Sullivan at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Layla Moylan and family at the Presentation Primary School Confirmation Day at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

GAA, News, Sport

PHOTOS: Great Night Of Racing At The Austin Stacks Club

March 6, 2022 Dermot Crean

Fun at the Austin Stacks Race Night on Friday. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlin

THERE was a good turnout for the re-scheduled Austin Stacks GAA Race Night which was held at the clubhouse in Connolly Park on Friday.

This event was organised to raise funds to alleviate the costs of running the juvenile boys and girls football and finance pitch maintenance and upgrades.

The operation of the event on the night was co-ordinated by Fundraising Events Group with their Sales and Marketing Director, Jimmy Bouchier operating the night’s ten races.

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The last race was an auction race with the bids being taken by Eddie Barrett. The Senior Mens Team were in attendance with The Bishop Moynihan Cup (Co. Championship) and the Ladies Senior team were also well represented.

The organising committee put in a huge amount of time and effort in promoting and running the event. and on the night the race betting and prize presentations were conducted by Bernie Mannix, Mary Fitzmaurice, Marie Jordan and Lauren Barrett.

Vouchers were presented to Angelina Moriarty and Ger Breen for being the Best Dressed Racegoers on the night. The next fundraising event on the calendar is the Golf Classic on Friday 25th March at Tralee Golf Club. Scroll down for photos by Adrienne McLoughlin…

News, Sport

PHOTOS: Chain Gang Cycling Club Holds Coffee Morning In Aid Of Ukraine

March 5, 2022 Dermot Crean 1 Comment

Luke McElligott with mom Nicola making a donation at the coffee morning for Ukraine Aid organised by the Tralee Chain Gang Cycling Club on Friday morning at the Meadowlands Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE people of Tralee have been showing their solidarity with the people of Ukraine over the past week since the Russian invasion and local sports clubs are also getting involved.

On Friday, members of the Chain Gang Cycling Club hosted a coffee morning at The Meadowlands Hotel for and the response was amazing, eventually raising €5,000.

One member of the club, Brian Neenan, informed residents in Meadowlands estate (where he lives) about the fundraiser and over €500 was dropped off to his house by residents even before the coffee morning started.

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The club also made a collection before their weekly cycle on Saturday morning to add to the funds. Members of the club thanked everyone for donating and The Meadowlands Hotel for their assistance and sizeable donation. Scroll down for photos…

Seamus Ó Hara, Michail Kurowski, Anna Skotak and John Loughrey at the coffee morning for Ukraine Aid organised by the Tralee Chain Gang Cycling Club on Friday morning at the Meadowlands Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

Heather MacIver of The Meadowlands Hotel with Avril Hewitt and John Murray at the coffee morning for Ukraine Aid organised by the Tralee Chain Gang Cycling Club on Friday morning at the Meadowlands Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

Triona O’Farrell, Tom Galvin, Seamus O’Donovan and John O’Keeffe at the coffee morning for Ukraine Aid organised by the Tralee Chain Gang Cycling Club on Friday morning at the Meadowlands Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

Liz O’Donnell, Joan O’Regan and Joan O’Sullivan at the coffee morning for Ukraine Aid organised by the Tralee Chain Gang Cycling Club on Friday morning at the Meadowlands Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

John O’Connor and Brendan McCarthy at the coffee morning for Ukraine Aid organised by the Tralee Chain Gang Cycling Club on Friday morning at the Meadowlands Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

Jennifer Crowley, Terry Culloty, Denis Walsh and Liz Behan at the coffee morning for Ukraine Aid organised by the Tralee Chain Gang Cycling Club on Friday morning at the Meadowlands Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

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News

Know Your Rights: Leaving Your Job

March 5, 2022 Dermot Crean

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…

Question: How much notice should I give when I leave a job?

Answer: Generally, your contract will state the amount of notice you need to give when you are leaving a job. If it does not, then you must give at least one week’s notice.

What about my annual leave?

Your employer must pay you for any days you have not taken.

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Does my employer have to give me a reference?

No, not legally – unless it is specifically stated in your contract (but most contracts of employment do not include the right to a reference when you leave). However, if your employer does give references for some employees then they should do it for all employees, without discrimination.

My reference was unfair and I didn’t get the job because of this.

If you believe your reference was unfair and caused you loss, you may be able to sue your former employer for negligence. However, you must be able to prove that the reference caused you a loss – for example, that your job offer was withdrawn as a result.

Read more about leaving your job on citizensinformation.ie https://bit.ly/3gujgTP,

Telephone Kerry Citizens Information Service 0818 07 7860 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm)
National Phone Service 0818 07 4000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm).
Log on to www.citizensinformation.ie

Beauty&Fashion, Lifestyle

Finnegan On Film: Comedy And Drama On The Box This Weekend

March 5, 2022 Dermot Crean

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, says there’s a strong historical and nostalgic view to this weekend’s films…

There might be some readers who can wax nostalgically about the Flinstones, a television cartoon series about prehistoric families who lived in a world similar to our own, but with dinosaur themes and approaches.

The Croods (Saturday 6.35 RTE1) also covers the adventures of an animated prehistoric family.

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The family dynamics are familiar with Grug (Nicolas Cage), his wife Ugga (Catherine Keener), his mother in law Gran (Cloris Leachman) and teenagers Thunk (Clark Duke), Eep (Emma Stone) and Baby.

The family that slays together eats together. Otherwise they stay in a cave, because outside the cave is Danger and Grug does not like change or chance. However, the teenagers don’t agree and want to see what is out there.

Among the new ideas are shoes, tools and “baby suns” (fire) from a stranger called Guy (Ryan Reynolds).

When their cave is destroyed, the family must head out into the unknown and learn that new is not necessarily bad, and that it is important to help and protect each other.

Ghostbusters (Saturday 9.00pm RTE2) is a remake/reboot of the popular series of films with an all female cast.

When a series of unexplained supernatural events happen in New York City, a team of experts combine to get to the bottom of the reasons.

Dr Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy) and Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig) are estranged friends and paranormal experts.

Dr Jillian “Holtz” Holtzmann (Kate McKinnon) has designed a number of ghost hunting gadgets and Patty Nolan (Leslie Jones) is a public transport worker whose knowledge of the City, protective equipment and the iconic hearse transport form the aptly named Ghostbusters team.

With cameo appearances from the stars of the original film such as Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver and Chris Hemsworth as the eye candy receptionist Kevin, this is a film that has a bad reputation as a financial flop, but will raise a great big grin on your face – I hope they show the end credits pieces.

Perhaps the film most associated with Kerry film making is Ryan’s Daughter (Saturday 9.50 TG4), filmed in various locations notably the Dingle Peninsula, Banna and South Africa.

Based on Madam Bovary, and set during the First World War, a woman married to an Irish village schoolmaster, has an affair with a British Army Officer.

When discovered, she is falsely accused of informing on local Republican activists. This prompts the villagers to inflict their own punishment on the woman.

Staring Sarah Miles, Robert Mitchim, John Mills (in an Oscar winning performance), Trevor Howard, Leo McKern and Christopher Jones, directed by David Lean, a screenplay by Robert Bolt and simply wonderful Oscar winning cinematography by Freddie Young, the stories behind the filming are almost as dramatic as the story in front of the camera. Enjoy and stay safe.

News

Plans For New School Building For Tralee Educate Together

March 4, 2022 Dermot Crean

Pupils, staff and members of the Tralee Educate Together Board of Management with Deputy Michael Healy Rae and Minister Norma Foley near the site of the new school which will be located in Lohercannan. Back from left; Deirdre Clifford, Caroline Doyle, Katie Ryan, Ashley Gaskin, Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, Education Minister Norma Foley, Sinead Kelleher and Principal Mary Brosnan. Middle row: Frances Chval, Gregory Turostowski, Wilfred Jakpovi, Tara Neenan de Silva, Cara Nugent, Robyn Aslett, Front; Ethan Tucker and Kinga Sliwka. Photo: Domnick Walsh

A NEW school building for Tralee Educate Together National School has finally been agreed in principle between the Department of Education and Kerry County Council to be located at Lohercannon, Tralee.

The school will be located close to the new estate, Cluain Lár, which is currently under construction.

Staff, parents, pupils and the Board of Management are delighted with the news that they will be permanently accommodated in a school that will facilitate building on the educational opportunities that Educate Together offers.

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The Department of Education has also announced that Kerry ETB will oversee the deliver of the new school.

Although the school has been in temporary accommodation for the past 20 years and is one of only two Educate Together National Schools in the country that is not permanently housed, it has been a great success, attracting pupils from throughout the county.

The school follows the national Primary School Curriculum and also offers an ethical education curriculum. The Educate Together ethos is founded on the following four principles: child-centred; democratically run; equality based and co-educational.

Now that the site for the new school has been selected by the Department of Education at Lohercannon and the announcement that Kerry ETB will oversee the project, the school community is anxious that their new school be constructed as soon as possible and are calling on the Minister for Education Norma Foley and all the county’s TDs to ensure that the school is constructed as soon as possible.

Kerry County Councillors must now vote on allowing the parcel of land to be used for a new school and this will come before a full council meeting in the coming months.

Minister Foley said: “Agreement in principle has been reached with Kerry Co Council regarding the acquisition of a 2-acre site at Lohercannon, Tralee. The acquisition is subject to valuation, contract and the agreement of the Elected Members of Kerry County Council.

“As has been the case with a number of key building projects in the county the Department has finalised the brief for this school building project and Kerry ETB has agreed to deliver this project. The Department will be engaging further with the school and the ETB shortly to progress this project into the architectural planning process as a priority.

“This is positive news for the Tralee ET school community who have for so long have been waiting for a new school. I look forward to this project developing at pace.”

Principal, Mary Brosnan said; “We are delighted with the news and would like to thank Minister Foley, the Department of Education and Kerry County Council. Our pupils and staff deserve proper, purpose-built accommodation.

Chairperson of the Board of Management of Tralee Educate Together, Sinead Kelleher has also thanked Minister Foley and the relevant parties that have helped ensure that a site is now available for a brand-new state of the art school. She has also welcomed the news that Kerry ETB will deliver the project.

“We are thrilled with the news that we now have a site, and we now want the new school build to proceed as soon as possible. We have spent years in rented substandard accommodation and staff and pupils deserve a proper new school. We are looking forward to working with everyone to bring our dream to fruition,” said Sinead.

News

Down Syndrome Kerry Shop To Host Fundraiser For Ukraine Aid

March 4, 2022 Dermot Crean

DOWN Syndrome Kerry are hosting a fundraiser in town tomorrow to raise funds for aid to Ukraine.

As a show of solidarity, the Team at 321 Down Syndrome Shop on High Street in Tralee are having a Coffee Day from 10am-4pm on Saturday.

All monies will be donated to the Irish Red Cross, Ukraine fund. People are invited to pop in for a cuppa and give what they can.

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News

Manor West Hotel And Ballyseede Castle Nominated For Awards

March 4, 2022 Dermot Crean

A family-friendly room at the Manor West Hotel.

TWO Tralee hotels are nominated in categories at the 2021 Hotel & Catering Gold Medal Awards, which will be held later this month.

Tralee’s Manor West Hotel has been announced as a finalist in the Ireland’s Family Friendly Hotel category while Ballyseede Castle has been nominated in the Wedding Hotel, Four-Star Hotel and the Front of House Team/Team Member categories.

Ruth O’Sullivan, General Manager of Manor West Hotel said; ‘We are delighted to be a finalist in the Family Friendly Hotel category, it’s testament to the service of every team member and the facilities at the hotel.”

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Now in their 32nd year, the Gold Medal Awards are recognised as the leading independent awards programme for the Irish hospitality industry.

The category winners will be announced on Tuesday 22nd March at The Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny.

Play facilities for children at the Manor West Hotel.

Judged by industry experts, the Awards recognise and reward excellence in hospitality and catering operations across the island of Ireland.

These awards encourage and applaud hotels, restaurants, guest houses, spa and leisure facilities, event caterers, healthcare caterers, site caterers, as well as individuals and teams, that achieve the highest standard of product and service in the industry.

Entertainment, News

Funding Available For Artists To Put On Live Performances In Kerry

March 4, 2022 Dermot Crean

An outdoor performance in Pearse Park last year which was aided by LLPPS funding.

THE deadline is approaching to apply for the Local Live Performance Programming Scheme 3, Kerry.

Wednesday, March 9 is the deadline for all applications for the scheme funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media.

The scheme aims to support employment and wellbeing through the provision of live performances, engaging the services of professional artists, musicians, producers, crew and other staff working in the live commercial arts and culture sectors in Kerry.

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Kerry County Council welcomes applications from producers, promoters, venues, event management and professional production companies, performing artists, including ensembles, bands and individuals as well as festivals and organisations.

The aim of this scheme is to assist producers, promoters, festivals, and venues to provide support for artists and crew, in the industry, to facilitate programming of live outdoor performances.

The performances are to be organised throughout the five Municipal District (MD) areas in Kerry and are to take place before Thursday 30 June, 2022.

Kerry County Council hope to support performers and bring live events to communities right across the County.

Guidelines and application forms are available from arts@kerrycoco.ie and the deadline for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday March 9 at 4pm.

All proposed performances, seeking support under this scheme, must take place before 30 June, 2022. Any queries to the Arts Office on 066 7183541 or arts@kerrycoco.ie.

News

Candlelight Walk To Mark 30 Years Of Kerry Rape And Sexual Abuse Centre

March 4, 2022 Dermot Crean

KERRY Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre (KRSAC) will mark its 30th anniversary with a candlelight walk in Tralee next Friday.

Beginning at 6pm from the Denny Street entrance to Tralee Town Park, the walk go through the Park followed by refreshments, music and speeches in the Kerry Diocesan Youth Centre in Tralee.

In early 1992 a group of committed individuals opened the Centre to provide professional counselling, advocacy and support services to all survivors of sexual violence.

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“This was the first-time survivors of sexual violence in Kerry had an opportunity to avail of a safe, compassionate counselling and support service,” said Vera O’Leary, Manager of the Centre.

“The Centre was and remains unique, we are the only specialised free professional service for sexual violence in Kerry.

We are committed to healing the hurt of rape and sexual abuse. Our aim is to offer a safe and confidential space where survivors/victims of all ages can be listened to and supported without shame or self-blame.

We provide experienced professional counselling and supports to anyone who has experienced any sexually abusive incident at any time in their lives. This could be a recent or past experience of sexual abuse.”

Vera said that they are constantly evaluating service provision whilst engaging with survivors on how service levels can be augmented and improved.

“The Centre is a space where you hear different voices, the funders, board of directors, staff and volunteers who have helped the Centre grow over the past 30 years,” she added.

“The supporters, allies, organisations and the clients who use our services and share their stories. They have all shaped the Centre. We are so grateful to all the clients who over the years have trusted us with their stories, it is humbling to work with each and every one of them and joyous to witness the healing and hope.”

News

PHOTOS: Hundreds Enjoy Cheltenham Preview Night At Skelper Quanes

March 4, 2022 Dermot Crean

Laura Couchman Walsh, Tony Kearney and Ronan Walsh at the Cheltenham Preview Night at Skelper Quanes on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

OVER 1o years since Skelper Quanes started their Cheltenham Preview events, last night’s was by far the biggest and most successful ever, with thousands raised for a great cause.

Thanks to Tom Quane adding on an extension to the premises in Blennerville during the COVID pandemic, they could accommodate well over 300 people at the sold-out event which saw a star-studded line-up of experts give their choices for the upcoming festival.

A special guest on the night was little Rose O’Flaherty from Ballymacelligott, who has a rare and serious genetic neuromuscular condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Type 1, and funds raised from the event went to the Help Rose Bloom campaign.

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Pat Healy was the entertaining MC asking the questions of well-known trainer Gordon Elliott, well-known Kerry jockeys Bryan Cooper, Jack Kennedy and Philip Enright, Listowel bookmaker Berkie Browne and Leon Blanche from BoyleSports.

There were also amazing spot prizes and a super auction of items like golf with Darragh and Tomás Ó Sé; golf with ‘Bomber and Ogie’; autographed riding breeches from Rachel Blackmore; an autographed Ireland rugby jersey and two nights for two people at the Skellig Hotel.

While the total amount has not yet been revealed, the generosity of those present saw thousands raised for Rose’s plight.

Both the O’Flaherty family and Tom Quane expressed their gratitude to all the sponsors, the panel who gave their time and of course all who attended and donated money to make it a memorable night. Scroll down for photos…

Little Rose O’Flaherty with her sister Kate, mom Karen and Tom Quane of Skelper Quanes at the Cheltenham Preview Night at the bar on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Robbie O’Connell and Paudie O’Shea at the Cheltenham Preview Night at Skelper Quanes on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ger O’Brien, Andrea O’Donoghue and Therese Greaney at the Cheltenham Preview Night at Skelper Quanes on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Karen O’Connor, Tim Landers and Jacqueline O’Connor at the Cheltenham Preview Night at Skelper Quanes on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

MC Pat Healy (left) with the panel trainer Gordon Elliott, Leon Blanche of BoyleSports, bookmaker Berkie Browne, and jockeys Philip Enright, Brian Cooper and Jack Kennedy at the Cheltenham Preview Night at Skelper Quanes on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

The big attendance at the Cheltenham Preview Night at Skelper Quanes on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Part of the large crowd at the Cheltenham Preview Night at Skelper Quanes on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Call For Communities To Take Part In County Clean-Up

March 4, 2022 Dermot Crean

Launching the County Clean Up which will take place on Saturday, 2nd April were, from left, Cathaoirleach Kerry County Council, Cllr. Jimmy Moloney, Tadgh Healy KWD, main sponsor, Chief Executive Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell, and Eamon Cunninghan, Environmental Officer, Kerry County Council. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

ONE of the biggest mobilisations of volunteers in the county will take place next month as the annual County Clean Up returns after a two-year absence.

The 10th annual County Clean Up will take place on Saturday, 2nd April and a call is going out to individuals and communities to take part and help to make the county spick and span and to give Kerry a fresh look in time for summer.

The County Clean-Up takes place with the support of KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council. Last year, because of the pandemic, a slightly different format was used to ensure public safety and 30 tonnes of rubbish were collected along Kerry roads by over 3,400 volunteers.

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The usual format returns this year with thousands of people expected to take part in the event.

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney urged community and voluntary groups to participate and to register now at www.countycleanup.com

‘We are asking for local residents’ associations, schools, youth groups, sporting groups, businesses, families or simply a few friends to get together and gather litter along the major routes and the local country roads throughout Kerry’, said Cllr Moloney.

Environmental Awareness Officer at Kerry County Council, Breda Moriarty said: ‘It is fantastic community-led event and a credit to all the communities and individuals who get involved in the campaign.

To be in its tenth year and going from strength to strength is evidence that communities really care about keeping Kerry clean and keeping our roads litter free.’

Noel O’Reilly from KWD said: ‘KWD Recycling is proud to be involved in the County Clean Up which is now in its 10thyear, it is a very important day which has made a huge difference visually on the roads of Kerry and west Cork.”

Volunteers can register at www.countycleanup.com or emailcountycleanup@kwd.ie

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Get On Your Bike For The Fenit Coastal Cycle

March 3, 2022 Dermot Crean

AFTER a two year COVID-enforced absence, the annual Fenit Coastal Cycle returns this month.

Previous cycles have attracted almost 500 participants from across Munster and beyond and with demand expected to be high this year, the Fenit Coastal cycle committee are delighted to announce that pre-registration is now open.

The cycle fundraiser for St Brendan’s NS in Fenit will take place on Saturday, March 26, commencing at 10am.

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The charity to benefit this year is Comfort For Chemo Kerry. They will receive a monetary donation for the day’s cycle.

The cycle is open to clubs, groups and individuals which participants having a choice of a 60km or 25km and a 10km for the younger cyclist.

This event is an ideal opportunity for cyclists to start their preparation for the Ring of Kerry Cycle and other upcoming cycling events.

The routes have been chosen to highlight the spectacular surroundings of Fenit, Ardfert, Ballyheigue, Kerryhead and Barrow, with stunning views of Mount Brandon, Tralee and the Shannon Estuary.

Organisers will provide safety management, roadside assistance, support vehicles, light food and refreshments at St. Brendan’s National School, Fenit.

The registration fee for the event is €25 to participate in the cycle and you can register at this link https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=1838 Check out their Facebook and Instagram pages for more.

Registration also takes place on Friday March 25th between 6-7 pm in St Brendans NS Fenit, on the morning of the event from 8am.

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‘This Is Me’ Exhibition At Kerry County Museum

March 3, 2022 Dermot Crean

Maxwell’s art will feature in This Is Me at Kerry County Museum from March 26th. Photo D Fortune

KERRY Local Creative Youth Partnership at Kerry ETB has announced a new children’s art installation at Kerry County Museum in Tralee featuring work from children and young people from diverse backgrounds.

‘This Is Me’ is an exciting, immersive show that captures the essence of an art workshop and can only be experienced by walking through the art, seeing it from all sides in a riot of colour and texture.

The installation is the culmination of a year’s work by 24 young participants who are based at Johnston Marina Hotel in Tralee and Atlas House in Killarney.

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Facilitated by David Fortune, artist-director of Me and The Moon, the show will open on Saturday March 26th and run until June 28th at Kerry County Museum Tralee.

“I will be showing my art with my own friends. I can’t wait to invite my friends, I want them to all to see my art”, stated Rayat, a young representative of the group whose work features in the show.

Loukman’s Dot Paintings feature in This Is Me at Kerry County Museum from March 26th. Photo D Fortune

When it comes to imagination, Samia, another member of the group had much to say about how she creates pieces of work, “I look at the sky and get inspiration from the sky colours”.

For David Fortune, the artist facilitator who has been working with the young art-makers; giving the children time to play with the process gives them the opportunity to learn, discover and allows creativity to flow.

“The process is often reflected in the final work, we are recreating what it is like to be in a space where work is made”, stated David when asked about the concept behind the art installation.

Me and the Moon are seasoned facilitators of art projects, based in Tralee, the company prioritise children and young people in their work, exploring with them new ideas and imagining new worlds, in This Is Me, the focus is on celebrating the children’s freedom of expression and imagination.

The project was kindly facilitated by the staff of Onsite Facilities Management Ltd at Johnston Marina Hotel in Tralee and Atlas House in Killarney, along with parents and caregivers who supported their children to attend weekly art making workshops at the centres.

The show is a celebration of how the children see the world, and can be visited in the County Museum. It is accompanied by a short film on the making of the show in the audio visual room.

“To see the children lead in terms of curating and making decisions about how to hang the show was a joy to watch. The group went about creating a joyful experience for visitors to the museum and this is a very great achievement for them. We, at Kerry ETB are delighted that so many people got involved and supported this project,” stated Ann O’Dwyer, Director of Schools, Youth and Music at Kerry ETB.

The show is highlighted on @kerrylcyp @meandthemoonworkshops (Instagram handle) and on www.kerryetb.ie/creativity For more information email denright@kerryetb.ie

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MTU Students Take Part In Rare Disease Ireland Campaign

March 3, 2022 Dermot Crean

Pictured at the MTU were Charlie Cooke , Vivienne Dineen and Mark McLarnon who partook in the Rare Disease Ireland #RaiseAToastie campaign to support and raise awareness of the 300,000 people living in Ireland with a Rare Disease on International Rare Disease Day. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD

BA Food Business Innovation students at the MTU Kerry Campus partook in the Rare Disease Ireland #RaiseAToastie campaign to support and raise awareness of the 300,000 people living in Ireland with a Rare Disease on International Rare Disease Day.

For the annual awareness campaign Rare Disease Ireland encouraged people across Ireland to support in two fun ways – #RaiseAToastie & #LightUp4RD.

Students created low protein ‘toasties’ in recognition of people with rare conditions who adhere to a strict low protein dietary therapy (“diet for life”) from birth whereby 85% normal foods are not permitted to prevent devastating health consequences. These conditions include PKU, HCU, MSUD, GA1 and Tyrosinemia.

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Bernadette Gilroy, a lecturer at MTU who is also the Chairperson of the PKU Association and a member of the National Rare Disease Taskforce said; “A sincere thank you to the staff and students for raising awareness of restricted low protein dietary therapy. Lack of awareness amongst the food and restaurant industry directly affects a person’s ability to adhere to dietary therapy to help manage their condition as well as having an impact on their mental health and quality of life. The community often encounter difficulties eating out and raising awareness particularly amongst the food industry has been highlighted as a priority by our members”.

MTU Kerry campus also supported the #LightUp4RD, by illuminating the North Campus, acknowledging their support for students and staff who are affected by a rare disease as well as the community members who they engage with in research and teaching.

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Applications Now Open For €10,000 Council Film Bursary

March 3, 2022 Dermot Crean

THE Kerry Short Film Bursary 2022, funded by Kerry county Council and the Arts Council of Ireland, is now open for applications.

A fund of €10,000 will be awarded to the successful applicant towards the cost of producing a 10-12min short drama or documentary film in the county.

In 2022 the focus is on a strong creative connection with Kerry. At least one of each application’s core creative team (Writer/Director/Producer) must be from or living in the county.

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Filmmakers will be assisted by Screen Kerry, Kerry ETB’s Film Development Office, in sourcing locations and local crew, and via Kerry College – Monavalley Campus, Tralee, a centre of excellence for film training. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday April 15th.

More information is available via https://www.screenkerry.ie/kerry-short-film-bursary

The Kerry Short Film Bursary Films have had success recently. ‘Ship of Souls’ written and directed by Jean Pasley & produced by Greg Burrowes, won the Audience Choice Award at the Foyle Film Festival, putting it on the long list for Oscar consideration.

It has also been nominated for an IFTA (Irish Film & Television Award) 2022. This film tells the story of a young Japanese widow who arrives in Kerry to mourn her husband’s tragic passing. A clash of cultures ensue as she and his family differ on how to grieve his death.

Tristan Heanue’s ‘Harvest’, the story of an aging farmer coming to terms with his declining health, has also achieved an IFTA nomination.

Shot in Tralee and produced by Ronan Cassidy, the film tells the story of a man whose recent heart attack has massive ramifications on his work and personal life, something he struggles to deal with.

Moira Murrell , CEO Kerry County Council said; “Kerry County Council funds the Kerry Short Film Bursary in order to encourage and support filmmaking in the county and is delighted to see the success these films are achieving at a national level.”

Siobhan O’Sullivan, Kerry ETB Film Development Officer reiterated that “the Kerry Short Film Bursary is an important award for those who are developing their filmmaking skills.”

An online information session on Wednesday March 16th will provide details on how to submit a competitive application.

Applicants are advised to attend this webinar to ensure their submission has the best chance of success.

Register with siobhan@screenkerry.ie to attend. Application forms & guidelines are available on www.screenkerry.ie/kerry-short-film-bursary.

There is a two-stage selection process in this open competition with previous winners excluded from entering. Stage one involves a shortlisting of applications while stage two requires an online interview with the shortlisted creative teams in May.

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Approval For €10m Extension And Upgrade Of Oncology Services At UHK

March 3, 2022 Dermot Crean

A LETTER of approval has been issued to UHK from the Minister for Health which greenlights a €10m upgrade of oncology services at UHK.

The €10 million investment will provide for an extension to the existing oncology day ward including funding to cover design, construction and equipment costs.

The project brief includes the provision of 10 fully kitted out treatment pods, two treatment rooms, a chemotherapy day unit and associated staff accommodation.

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Over the coming months it is expected that the project will progress through to detailed design stage to ensure that it will meet the needs of the population and be in line with the overall National Cancer Strategy.

Minister Norma Foley welcomed the news. “Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed the allocation of approximately €10 million for this significant and much needed extension to oncology services at UHK. This vital funding will further enhance the provision of excellence in cancer treatment services in Kerry and the south west. This €10 million investment is an endorsement of the combined efforts of staff and management of UHK and the tireless work of community volunteers most notably Comfort for Chemo who have worked so hard to advance this project.”

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Man Dies After Road Traffic Collision On Abbeyfeale-Castleisland Road

March 3, 2022 Dermot Crean

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N21, in the townland of Knockbrack between Castleisland and Abbeyfeale on Wednesday evening.

The collision, which involved three vehicles, occurred at approximately 5.30pm.

The driver of one of these vehicles, a man aged in his 70s, was taken to University Hospital Kerry to receive treatment for serious injuries. The man later passed away.

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The driver and passenger of the second vehicle were also taken to Tralee General Hospital where they received treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

The road remains closed this morning as Forensic Collision Investigators carry out their examination of the scene.

Gardaí in Listowel are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to this collision to contact them.

Any road users who were travelling on the N21 between Abbeyfeale and Castleisland yesterday evening between 5.15pm and 5.45pm and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Listowel Garda Station on 068 50820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Vigil For People Of Ukraine In The Square This Saturday

March 2, 2022 Dermot Crean

A VIGIL to show solidarity with the people of the Ukraine will take place this Saturday at 3pm in The Square in Tralee.

People are asked to wear blue and yellow, the colours of the Ukraine flag. Local band Oracle will perform at the vigil.

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Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Basketball Teams Celebrated After All-Ireland Finals

March 2, 2022 Dermot Crean

The Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí U19 and U16 teams at the school on Wednesday.

THE celebrations continued at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí on Wednesday as the school welcomed back the All-Ireland U19 B Schools League champions and U16 B Schools League final runners up.

The U19 final was won well by Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí yesterday at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, as they beat St. Louis CS Kiltimagh by 63-40.

There were commiserations though for the U16 team who lost by a to IS Killorglin by just one point, 41-40.

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The teams’ coach Sinéad Ní Chathasaigh acknowledged the great effort put in by all the girls throughout the past number of years and said that the senior team’s victory was just reward for this work.

She encouraged the disappointed members of the U-16 team to continue with their efforts and that she is in no doubt that they will have better days in years to come.

On behalf of all the squad members Paris McCarthy the captain of the senior team thanked their coach Sinéad Ní Chathasaigh for all her work over the past few years and she thanked all the students who travelled to Dublin yesterday to support the teams.

Paris, who is heading to East Tennessee State University on a 4 year scholarship after she completes her Leaving Certificate, said it was a great honour to captain such a fantastic group of young women and the memories which they all have from this year will live long in their minds.

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Fun Events Lined Up For St Patrick’s Day Festival At Ballyseedy

March 2, 2022 Dermot Crean

WITH St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, Ballyseedy Home & Garden are celebrating the long-weekend, by hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Festival.

The events will kick off on March 17th with tickets available at http://ballyseedy.eventbrite.com

St. Patrick himself will make an appearance in-store, where he will happily take photos with customers and have a few surprises at the ready.

The much-loved Irish Dance Music group ‘SuperCéilí’ will give a stellar performance of Irish/Modern music, which will take place in the ‘Yard’, located at the rear of the grounds – an ideal fun event for all the family, post parade. Under 8s go free for this event.

Amongst other activities, there will be arts, crafts and pottery workshops with the creative ‘Amy Smith’, along with pop-up Irish dancing exhibitions with the ‘Fearns School of Irish contemporary dance’.

The workshop events are suitable for children aged 6 and upwards with limited availability. For more information, keep an eye out on Ballyseedy’s social media channels on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Two Kerry Nominations For Prestigious Digital Media Awards

March 2, 2022 Dermot Crean

DOWN Syndrome Kerry and Avalanche Designs based in North Kerry have both been nominated for a ‘Spider’ award.

Established in 1996, the Spiders is a prestigious digital awards ceremony in Ireland. Avalanche are be nominated for Agency of the Year (<10 staff) while Down Syndrome Kerry is nominated in the Diversity In Digital category.

The awards ceremony will take place at The Mansion House in Dublin on March 31.

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Aidan O’Carroll of Avalanche Designs in Ballyduff said it’s the company’s 5th nomination in eight years.

“Our first win at the Spiders would be a fantastic way to mark what will be our tenth year in business later on this year. We have been uncharacteristically quiet in the first two months of 2022 as we have been really busy working with several new clients and it seems like it was just last week we were celebrating Christmas,” he said.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Spider Awards which is dedicated to recognising companies and individuals driving digital excellence in every aspect of their ethos.

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Cheltenham Preview Night At Skelper Quanes To Be Streamed Live

March 2, 2022 Dermot Crean

IT’S a sellout!

After a break of a couple of years, the Cheltenham Races Preview night will return to Skelper Quane’s Bar in Blennerville on this Thursday night from 7pm.

While tickets have been sold out since the weekend, people who want to watch the experts giving their tips can do so online.

The line-up includes trainer Gordon Elliott and well-known Kerry jockeys Bryan Cooper, Jack Kennedy and Philip Enright.

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Photographer Pat Healy will be MC for the evening with amazing spot prizes and a super auction also taking place.

As with previous years, a charity will benefit and this time 100% of the proceeds on the night will go to the Help Rose Bloom Campaign. The Zoom link to the event for those who can’t make it is on https://us02web.zoom.us/wc/join/82266633038

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Local Media Organisations Invite Public To Go Blue And Yellow This Friday For Ukraine

March 2, 2022 Dermot Crean

LOCAL media organisations are inviting the people of Kerry and beyond to come together to make their voices heard in a show of support for the Ukrainian people.

Kerry’s Eye and The Kerryman will partner with Radio Kerry on the initiative and are asking people to don blue and yellow colours for a Day of Support for the people of Ukraine.

It can be a simple hand drawn flag, some coloured balloons, changing their social media posts or whatever people wish.

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Individuals or groups displaying the Ukrainian colours or organising events can contact ukraine@radiokerry.ie and Radio Kerry will help to share them.

Radio Kerry General Manager, Fiona Stack said the Day of Support is in response to the many listeners who are contacting the station wishing to express their concern at events in Ukraine, the plight and courage of Ukrainian people and looking for ways to help and support them in any way possible.

Ms Stack says; “We are lucky enough to live in a democracy where people can have their say. In previous years we have held a County Colours Day when the Kerry team have been taking part in All Irelands so this Friday people throughout the Kingdom and beyond will be invited to do the same but this time displaying the colours of the Ukrainian flag in their homes, schools and businesses”.

Both Kerry’s Eye and The Kerryman newspapers will this week publish a special supplement including a coloured pull out of the Ukrainian flag which people can display should they wish.

Tralee Printing have generously given their time and expertise to assist with the insert. Other media organisations and local photographers have also pledged their support.

“It’s no longer just Governments that can express a view, in the modern world of mass media ordinary people have multiple ways to have their voices heard too and the media organisations in Kerry wanted to come together to provide a forum for those voices. We don’t believe a single county in the west of Ireland has the power to change Mr Putin’s views, but maybe enough ordinary people around the world speaking up can influence other ordinary people to say – not in our name,” said Ms Stack.

The media organisations will share details of the Red Cross and the UNHCR donation lines, as well as the locations of various events and collections points that are being organised throughout Kerry.

They will speak with Ukrainians living in Kerry. Even though it is only a small thing it will hopefully make them and their families back at home aware of the support of the people of Kerry.

Radio Kerry will share the messages on its social media channels on the day and will attempt to forward them to a sister radio station in Ukraine.

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