.Susan Quirke Crowley with the Business All-Star Accreditation.
THE Tralee-based Mounthawk Montessori has achieved Business All-Star Accreditation from the All-Ireland Business Foundation for the second year in a row.
Business All-Star Accreditation is an independently verified standard mark for indigenous businesses, based on rigorous selection criteria.
The Accreditation is overseen by the All-Ireland Business Foundation, whose adjudication panel is chaired by Dr Briga Hynes of the University of Limerick and Kieran Ring, CEO of the Global Institute of Logistics.
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Reacting to the announcement, Mounthawk Montessori School CEO & Founder Susan Quirke Crowley said: “On behalf of our team, children and families at Mounthawk & Maureen’s, we are thrilled to accept this honour from the All-Ireland Business Foundation. We owe our success to our wonderful teams, led by Centre Managers Liz Quirke & Katie O’Sullivan. Our motto is ‘Quirke’s for Quality’ and we strive for this ,in our family owned and operated services every day.”
Deputy Chair on the Adjudication Board Kieran Ring, said in support of the announcement: “Mounthawk Montessori School has achieved All-Ireland All-Star Montessori School Of The Year 2022 Accreditation, in recognition of the company’s commitment to its community. Furthermore we wish to recognise Mounthawk Montessori School’s conduct in the areas of trust, commitment, performance & customer-centricity. Mounthawk Montessori School is hereby included in the AIBF Register Of Irish Business Excellence for the second year in a row.”
The All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF) is an autonomous national accreditation body tasked with enterprise development and the promotion of Best-in-Class in Irish business identified by the AIBF’s Business All-Star Marque.
.Cara Credit Union CEO Pa Laide with Principal Chrissie Kelly, school footballers and coaches.
CARA Credit Union have announced their Current Account with globally accepted Mastercard® Debit Card as the title sponsors of Tralee’s Presentation Secondary School’s football team .
This sponsorship compliments the Credit Union’s Current Account sponsorship of the LGFA’s All-Ireland Ladies Club Football Championships.
This partnership will also sponsor the LGFA’s annual All-Ireland Club 7’s blitz day and National Volunteer awards.
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Mr. Daniel O’Ceallaigh, teacher and sports trainer at Presentation Secondary School, Tralee said: “We are delighted to welcome Cara Credit Union as title sponsor of our football team. The students were involved in designing the jerseys and kit as part of a whole school competition. The school would like to thank Cara Credit Union for supporting sport and teams in the school in such a generous manner. Our teams will wear their new kit with pride.”
Pa Laide CEO of Cara Credit Union, said; “With the introduction of the Current Account and Mastercard Debit Card, members can now do all their day-to-day banking through their Credit Union while supporting in a practical way the growth of this much trusted community-based service that is the Credit Union. Through this exciting sponsorship, we will also be supporting the continued development of sport in Presentation Secondary School, Tralee. The sponsorship reflects our commitment to supporting and strengthening local communities solely for the benefit of the people living in these communities. Our members support, by way of loans and current accounts, allows us continue supporting our local communities of Tralee, Castleisland, Killorglin, Ballyduff and Causeway.”
.Eimear Litchfield, Sinead McKeown and Ali Lane at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT’S been a very busy week at Ballyroe Heights Hotel as they hosted a number of Debs balls organised by students from Tralee and north Kerry schools.
After Mounthawk on Monday and Gaelcholáiste Chiarrai on Wednesday, it was the turn of CBS The Green students to hold their soirée last night.
Around 140 guests got the weekend off to a great start and we took some photos as the well-dressed couples arrived. Scroll down for photos…
Kevin Aung and Bláthnaid McCarthy at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Cathy Palmer and Michael Lesniak at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanNikola Nowak and Daniel Osayanrhion at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jude McCann and Keira McCann at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanJesse Duggan and Orla Donnellan at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ben O’Brien and Abbie O’Connor at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanKealan Downey and Lorna Daly at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Darragh O’Connell and Ava McGrath at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanJuilann Martin and Sam McCarthy at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Dylan Hurley, Amy Walsh, Caoimhe Leahy and Jack Savage at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanEimear Litchfield and Jordan Kissane at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanNiamh Higgins and TJ Heaphy at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Conor Horan and Aoife O’Connor at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanAdam O’Keeffe and Chloe Lynch at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Donnacha O’Sullivan and Bernadette O’Mahony at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanFiona Brosnan and Thomas O’Connor at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanJuilann Martin, Lorna Daly and Ellie O’Sullivan at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sarah Flaherty and Tadhg Reen at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanThomas O’Donnell, Emma Dewey, Shona Maguire and Jimmy Charles at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanDean Farrell and Sinead Trant at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanRyan Guerin and Elizabeth O’Connor at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanArmin Heinrich and Eabha Murphy at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanRonan Ballard and Layla Benziada at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMatthew Higgins and Jagoda Waszkiewicz at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanJack Clapham, Niall Heaton, Naiem Abdul, Ali Sow and Munna Lukes at the CBS The Green Students’ Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…
Question:My fiancé broke off our engagement – we had spent a lot on wedding preparations – can I get this money back from them?
Answer: An engagement is not a legally binding contract, but if there is a dispute between the couple or a third party over property or finances, they can take legal action.
If you paid out substantial expenses in preparation for your wedding but it is cancelled, you can ask your ex-fiancé to reimburse you. If they refuse, you can apply to the courts for compensation from them.
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What if I gave a gift to my ex-fiancé(e)?
There is a presumption that gifts (such as an engagement ring) will be returned, if requested. This only applies to gifts given during the engagement. You can contest this presumption in court if you have proof to say otherwise.
What if I gave a gift to a couple when they got engaged but they are now splitting up?
It is presumed that the gift will be returned (if requested) if the marriage does not take place for any reason, including death.
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
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, says there is a good selection of movies on TV this weekend…
There is a nice variety of film styles and genres in this Saturdays’s film selection to take our mind off the sad and desperate events happening elsewhere.
Not for the first time, but perhaps the best of its type, Sing(Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) is an animal animated version of a talent show format that is a lot of fun.
Buster Moon (voiced by Matthew McConaughey) is a Koala Bear theatre owner who is under pressure from the banks.
He has one last chance – a talent show – that captures the imagination of the anthropomorphic citizens of Calatonia. What can possibly go wrong? Well, that’s the plot.
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As in the real life versions, all the contestants are “on a journey” and are facing their own challenges.
This can be watched by all the family, with an inspiring story of fighting against the odds for the smallies, and a lot of quite delightful sight gags for the adults.
The animation is universally wonderful, and with a voice cast including Scarlett Johansson, Reese Whiterspoon, Seth McFarlane, Taron Egerton and Jennifer Hudson among other, this is well worth sitting down to watch.
The Da Vinci Code(Saturday 9.30pm RTE2) is based on the best selling Dan Brown novel. It is a rattling good yarn, beloved by the public, hated by the critics so naturally was bound to come to the cinema screen.
Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is a Harvard Professor of Religious Symbology and is the prime suspect in the murder of the Curator of the Louvre Museum in Paris.
With the help and assistance of Police Cryptologist Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou), he escapes and they team up to find the real murderer, as well as the Holy Grail by deciphering clues left by Leonardo da Vinci – as you do!
Hot on their heels is a sinister assassin monk, Opus Dei, the Illuminati and, oh yes, the Police (The law enforcement version rather than Sting’s group, but it could go either way). If you like your Conspiracy Theories, this is right down your street.
Directed by Ron Howard and with a supporting cast, all wearing their serious faces, including Ian McKellen, Paul Bettany, Alfred Molina, Jean Reno and Jurgen Prochnow, you might need to suspend your more quizzical faculties for a few hours and just enjoy the ride.
Changing tack entirely Miss Pettigrew Lives for A Day(Saturday 11.45pm TG4) is a romantic comedy set in London just before World War Two.
A middle-aged, straitlaced Vicar’s daughter and Governess Guinevere Pettigrew (Frances McDormand) has just lost her fourth job and her employment agency will do no more for her.
She has left the office with a potential new post meant for another. What she does not know is that American Singer Actress Delysia Lafosse (Amy Adams) is looking for a social secretary rather than a governess, especially as she is involved with three different suitors at the same time. Enjoy and stay safe.
KERRY are going well in the league and they’ll be hoping to continue that form when they face Monaghan away this Sunday.
It’s a 2pm throw-in at Inniskeen for the Round 4 Allianz National Football League game and a number of changes are afoot.
Austin Stacks Dylan Casey is in the full back line instead of Dan O’Donoghue, Gavin Crowley comes in for Paul Murphy, Tony Brosnan and David Clifford start in the full forward line replacing Paul Geaney and Killian Spillane.
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It’s an all Tralee midfield again with Diarmuid O’Connor and Jack Barry starting while other Tralee men hoping to be involved are Austin Stacks Greg Horan Kerins O’Rahillys’ Jack Savage who are on the bench. The team captained by Sean O’Shea is;
1. (GK) Shane Ryan — Rathmore
2. Dylan Casey — Austin Stacks
3. Jason Foley — Ballydonoghue
4. Tom O’Sullivan —Dingle
5. Gavin Crowley — Templenoe
6. Tadhg Morley — Templenoe
7. Brian Ó Beaglaíoch —An Ghaeltacht
8. Diarmuid O’Connor — Na Gaeil
9. Jack Barry — Na Gaeil
10. Dara Moynihan — Spa
11. Sean O’Shea — Kenmare Shamrocks
12 Adrian Spillane — Templenoe
13 Tony Brosnan — Dr Crokes
14 David Clifford — Fossa
15 Paudie Clifford — Fossa
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16 (GK) Shane Murphy — Dr Crokes
17 Paul Geaney — Dingle
18 Dan O’Donoghue — Spa
19 Killian Spillane — Kenmare Shamrocks
20 Stephen O’Brien — Dr Crokes
21 Graham O’Sullivan —Dromid Pearses
22 Jack Savage — Kerins O Rahillys
23 Micheál Burns — Dr Crokes
.Michelle Greaney (centre) presents a cheque for €2,500 to Maura Sullivan and Mary Shanahan of Kerry Hospice. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Tralee 10 Miler/5k event has raised €2,500 for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.
The race, held back on Saturday, February 12, was organised by Michelle Greaney of MG Coaching and it was another great success with 280 runners registered.
Michelle’s races events always have a charity aspect and Kerry Hospice once again benefitted. She presented a cheque for €2,500 to Maura Sullivan and Mary Shanahan on Friday afternoon.
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“I’m delighted we rose this amount and I look forward to raising funds for Kerry Hospice again at my next event,” said Michelle.
“It was also lovely to remember our friend Jemma O’Shea who passed away in October 2020. Many wore t-shirts with her image to show their support at the race,” added Michelle.
“We’re very grateful to Michelle again, she’s come up trumps for us for the past number of years with these events,” said Maura Sullivan of Kerry Hospice.
.At the presentation of a cheque for €25,200 to Kerry Hospice Foundation were, from left; Tim Teahan and Stephen Benner of Kerry Motor Works, Mary Shanahan of Kerry Hospice, Claire Benner, Dr Patricia Sheahan, Head of Palliative Care at University Hospital Kerry; Simon Benner and Nicky Benner of Kerry Motor Works. Photo by Dermot Crean
AN incredible amount of money was raised for the Kerry Hospice Foundation in memory of a well-known Tralee businessman who passed away late last year.
Leslie Benner of Kerry Motor Works, passed away on November 25 after receiving several weeks of care at the Palliative Care Unit.
The Benner family wanted to give something back after the amazing care he received from everyone at the Unit, so a fundraiser was organised at the dealership at the Mile Height in December.
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Customers and friends donated at Kerry Motor Works, a gofundme page was also set up and the family themselves made a generous donation which amounted to €25,200.
All at Kerry Motor Works thanked everyone who donated prizes and who contributed towards the fundraiser.
The Benner family were present for the cheque presentation to Mary Shanahan of Kerry Hospice and Head of Palliative Care at UHK, Dr Patricia Sheahan, at the Day Unit on Friday afternoon.
“We’d like to thank Kerry Motor Works and the Benner family for this generous donation, it all goes towards the Palliative Care Unit who care for patients from all over the county,” said Mary Shanahan.
NEARLY €700,000 has been announced for three Kerry projects under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
A total of €698,370 will got towards projects in Blennerville, Cromane and Dingle. €500,000 will be allocated for the redevelopment of currently disused craft workshops adjoined to the famous Blennerville Windmill.
These will be developed into a community bakery and bakery school, both of which will source local organic ingredients.
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Cromane will receive €100,000 for the development of a connected community hub in the former national school building.
Finally €98,370 will be provided to redevelop Dingle Town Park creating an accessible and intergenerational recreational space for visitors and residents.
Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley welcomed the news saying: “Today’s announcement which will provide significant investment for three important redevelopment projects in Blennerville, Cromane and Dingle. These three ambitious plans will assist local communities and businesses to reimagine and redevelop the centres of their towns and villages investing in industry, education and creative endeavour.”
Mary O’Donnell on the Hair Restoration Treatment at the Cosmetic And Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours…
THINNING hair is something that affects 70% of men and hereditary hair loss with age is the most common cause.
If this is affecting you and you want to take action, at CHRC we recommend that you talk with our doctor to identify the cause of your hair loss and discuss treatment options.
If a hair restoration procedure is the best solution for you, there is a huge EU trend now on hair restoration that is minimally invasive.
At CHRC, we use the only robotic system in the country, ARTAS ix, to provide a minimally invasive, precision hair restoration procedure called follicular unit extraction (FUE).
Using FUE we use your own hair follicles from the back or sides of your head where your hair may be thicker and transplant these tiny follicles to the areas you wish to thicken.
It’s important to point out that results from hair restoration take time, this is not an overnight fix as your hair grows in cycles.
Results will depend on the individual; if your hair grows quickly you are likely to get a faster result, but it can take 6-9 months at minimum to see a great result. But the good thing is you will still look yourself while your hair grows.
To discuss any queries on hair restoration please contact us at CHRC on 086 0786120 to speak with Nicole or one of our team about the option that is best for you.
.Some of the equipment in the Kerry Sports Academy.
SPRING is here (sort of) and people are getting more active as we look forward to the weather improving and longer evenings ahead.
The Kerry Sports Academy is the perfect place to get in shape this season and there are a range of classes beginning from this Monday, February 28, to suit all ages and fitness levels.
On Monday there’s a full body circuit class from 1.15pm, bootcamp TRX and kettlebells at 5.30pm and a spinning class from 7.15pm.
On Tuesday, there’s spin and tone at 5.30pm and aerobics at 6.30pm. On Wednesday it’s boxercise at 5.15pm and on Thursday there’s an ‘easier said than run’ class from 6.45pm.
There’s a new set of courses beginning on March 8/9/10 including Men On the Move, Metcon and Burnout (see advert above for times).
Please call reception at 066-7144200 for details on booking and duration of classes or visit the website by clicking here.
Facilities at the Kerry Sports Academy include;
• International sized indoor sports hall
• Hydrotherapy suite
• Gym area including a High performance gym and exercise physiology laboratory
• Aerobic and dance studios
• Massage suite
• Teaching spaces (lecture theatre and class rooms)
• Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and Video Conferencing (VC) equipped
• Specialist treatment and activity specific rooms
• Dry outdoor and wet changing areas
THE Tralee Food Festival is back this year and applications are now open to artisan food producers and street food vendors who wish to attend this year’s two-day Food Markets.
As announced earlier this month, the Festival returns for the first time in three years having last taken place in May 2019.
This will be the sixth Tralee Food Festival and will see a range of event over the May Bank Holiday weekend (April 29-May 2).
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The Festival has grown over the years and the move in 2019 to May from its usual September date proved hugely successful. Organisers are planning a range of events which will be announced in due course.
For the moment though they are looking for artisan food producers and street food vendors to take part in the food markets. All details of costs and how to apply can be found by clicking here
BUSINESSES across Kerry are being encouraged to take advantage of the array of events and topics at this year’s Local Enterprise Week.
The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices takes place from the 7th to 11th March with events for businesses and entrepreneurs taking place in person and online across the country.
The theme of this year’s Week is “Making It Happen” and is focused on helping businesses to look forward and to future proof themselves for the years ahead. The full listings for the week and have been announced with eight events taking place in Kerry.
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This event also ties in with Kerry Month Of Enterprise 2022 – which is now in its 9th year.
Kerry Month of Enterprise (KMOE) is a month long series of events that gives existing businesses and budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect, network and discover the supports available as they grow sustainable businesses in Kerry.
The month is a collaborative initiative supported by Munster Technological University, Tom Crean Business Centre, Kerry County Council, Kerry Local Enterprise Office, Enterprise Ireland, North, East & West Kerry Development (NEWKD), South Kerry Partnership Development (SKDP), IRD Duhallow, IDA Ireland, and Údarás na Gaeltachta.
Highlights from the Kerry calendar of Local Enterprise Week events include: PR on a Shoestring, Retail & Food Service Expert Views, Advanced Search Engine Otimisation, How to get started with LEAN, Topical HR & Employment Law update and many more.
Along with the specific local events the Local Enterprise Offices have 12 national Spotlight events that are available online, taking place across the week and open to all small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country.
These events are free to join online and cover everything from digitalisation and exporting to future proofing your business and boosting your business online.
Tomas Hayes, Head of Local Enterprise Office Kerry said: “As well as the twelve ‘Spotlight’ events, we are offering a full programme of events over the five days of Local Enterprise Week. Our advice to all local businesses and to those with a business idea, is to have a look at the events taking place by visiting LocalEnterprise.ie/kerry and to book early.”
It also provides the perfect opportunity for someone who may be interested in starting a business to get an idea of some of the key areas of focus and how to take those first steps.
For more information on Local Enterprise Week and to find information on the National Spotlight Events and specific events in your area go to www.LocalEnterprise.ie/Week
AN Ardfert-based fashion designer had his latest collection showcased as part of London Fashion Week, which took place from February 18 to 22.
Colin’s designs have been worn by celebrities such as Chaelin CL, Brooke Candy, Dua Lipa, Tierra Whack, Ashnikko, Lady Gaga, Mabel, Arca, Shygirl to name a few, and he describes his ‘Affinity Eleven’ collection as a development and reflection on ideas of Self Preservation.
Eleven Outfits are placed in Crypt setting for AW22 that celebrate moments of technique from initial practice right up to mature design. The video, directed by Dave O’Carroll and full production by NotAnother Intl. went live on YouTube on Tuesday.
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Presented as a fast paced fashion show the collection welcomes a wearer into this hazy basement space to be ready for what may be happening above ground.
Colin places ideas of archive at the forefront of the collection. Layering existing shapes with radical robust panels grip to the body while lighter weatherproof shapes shield the wearers more vulnerable areas.
Glistening Denim, Bonded Soft-shell base, Artic Wool, Nylon Dyed Taffeta and Satin are introduced through Navy into Teal breaks with a vivid orange and an end of camel shed light on an evolution of refinement in his design detail. See images below…
.Ella Hannon, Eimer O’Sullivan and Sadie Brosnan at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT’S Debs Ball week at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel and last night it was the turn of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí students to have fun during the mid-term break.
Over 90 guests were in attendance for a night of food, fashion and dancing until the small hours, a chance for the sixth years to have some well-earned fun before the hard work they face over the coming months.
Like on Monday night, when Mounthawk students enjoyed their debs, we captured some of the style as the guests arrived. Scroll down for photos…
Aideen Cronin and Jack Doyle at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Molly Brosnan and Luke De Guzman at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJack Dowd and Katie Ross at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sophie O’Sullivan and Charlie Mack at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSean Delaney, Ciara Keane, Alex Keane and Regina O’Flaherty at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Conor Walsh and Clodagh McElligott at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanEoghan Stack and Gráinne Quirke at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aisling Hanafin and Joe Rice at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMaria Savage and Kirill Healy at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caolan O’Connell and Eimear O’Donoghue at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMorgan O’Connell and Cosette Dowling at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Colman O’Meara and Andrea Dowling at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanKayleigh Costello and Oisín Palmer at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mohammed Khussainov, Aoibhín Ní Loingsigh, Helion Cenaj and Síle Lynch at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAoibhnea Morrison and Darragh Murphy at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Katelyn Horan and Eimer O’Sullivan at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanCaoimhe Keenan, Ella Smith and Saoirse Moloney at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanEoin McElligott and Aoibhín Corridon at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanKatelyn Leen and Jack Sullivan at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanErin Donnelly, Aoibhín Ní Loingsigh and Ella Breen at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Cast members of ‘Barndance’ in rehearsals for the play which will be performed in Siamsa Tire from March 9-11. Seated from left; Mags Slattery, Raphael Crowley, Rhona Johnston and Siobhan Keane. At back; John Scroope, Chris Conlon, John Patton, George Lowe and Ken Quillinan. Photo by Dermot Crean
THEY’RE back!
After a break of two years, members of Tralee’s Zyber Theatre Group will once again take to the Siamsa Tíre stage next month for a number of performances of ‘Barndance’.
The last Zyber production was ‘The Field’ back in March 2020, just before the pandemic started, so cast members are eagerly looking forward to the run.
Rehearsals are in full swing for the production of founder member of Zyber, John Fraher’s acclaimed comedy which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
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‘Barndance’ is a play close to John’s heart and it has been performed by many theatre groups in the Munster area.
“The Ardagh Drama Group did a production of it back in the mid-2000s on the drama festival circuit and got to the All-Ireland finals, eventually winning various categories,” said John.
“A lot of rural drama groups did it around Cork and Kerry and it was very popular. However, it has been a bit forgotten about but we decided to revive it for the 25th anniversary,” he said.
Playwright John Fraher (seated right) with original cast members of ‘Barndance’ Mags Slattery, John Scroope and Ken Quillinan who took part in the production 25 years ago and take part again this March. Photo by Dermot Crean
There’s also a link back to the inaugural production of 25 years ago, with the return of original cast members Mags Slattery, Ken Quillinan and John Scroope.
‘Barndance’ tells the story of Barney Kelly, a shy bachelor farmer, lives with his father and a maiden aunt. On the completion of a new barn, Barney is persuaded, unwillingly, to go into town that night to celebrate the occasion.
In the course of the day and night that follow, the back stories of the characters involved are revealed with both humour and pathos.
The play will be performed at Siamsa Tire nightly on Wednesday, March 9, Thursday, March 10 and Friday, March 11 at 8pm.
Tickets are €19, Retired/Unemployed/Students €17. To book tickets call 066-7123055 or go to the Siamsa website by clicking here to book online.
.The slate found in a building on The Mall recently.
A LOCAL councillor is hoping there are untold stories in relation to the War of Independence/Civil War period waiting to be discovered after the an historic find in the town recently.
Sinn Féin Cllr Deirdre Ferris asking for the public’s assistance after the discovery of a slate in a building on The Mall, containing what appears to be details of Morse Code, which was widely used at the time, particularly in the transmission of confidential information.
The slate is headed up with the words ‘Brigade Commandant’, which she believes indicates that it probably relates to the 1918-23 period.
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This may shed light on a lesser-known aspect of Tralee Volunteers’ contribution to the war against British Crown Forces, a century ago.
Cllr Deirdre Ferris says that there may be other equally interesting stories that remain untold in relation to the history of the Revolutionary period of 1916-1921.
She is asking for the public’s assistance in uncovering further such historical gems that may be lying undiscovered within older buildings in Tralee and across the county.
Local historian, Martin Moore, has said that the inscribed slate could relate to the training of Volunteers in Morse Code.
Another possibility, given the location of the find, is that some IRA member was intercepting coded messages being sent between Crown Forces who then occupied key positions in the town, including the Police Barracks, the Jail at Ballymullen, Denny Street and the Technical School at Moyderwell.
Cllr Ferris is looking for anyone with similar stories from those eventful times, including those passed down from family members, to share them so that a fuller understanding can be gained of what was the most historically significant period of the country’s history.
Cllr Ferris said: “Kerry and Tralee are steeped in Republican history and activities and with the assistance of the public, perhaps even more significant finds are out there, yet to be discovered.”
THE Rose Hotel is the venue this Friday evening for a public meeting for Kerry-based families of people with eating disorders.
The meeting will take place at 5,30pm. The organiser of the meeting is Joyce Russell from Ardfert who says the problem of eating disorders has escalated during then pandemic and there is a lack of services to help people dealing with the issue in the county.
Ms Russell set up a support group for parents and family members of people with eating disorders in Kerry. A number of local politicians are expected to attend the meeting on Friday and members of families affected by the issue are encouraged to come along.
.Snow on the N21 this morning. Photo: Kerry County Council Social Media Accounts
Gardaí have urged caution on roads after snow and icy conditions were reported around the county overnight.
Met Eireann has a Status Yellow Snow/Ice warning in alert until midday today and conditions were poor this morning on some roads this morning, including the Killarney to Cork road, the N21 at the Limerick county bounds and in west Kerry.
The Conor Pass is currently closed to traffic and difficult driving conditions were reported earlier on the N86 at Gleann na nGealt. Council crews are out working on making the roads safer this morning.
.Eric, Tina & Austin O’Brien who were the Overall winners at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick Walsh
TWELVE of Lee Strand’s top-quality farmers gathered in the Pavilion in Ballygarry House Hotel in Tralee recently for the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021.
The annual awards celebrate the high standard of farming excellence on Lee Strand farms and recognises the farmers who produce the highest quality milk.
Eric and Tina O’Brien from Doon in Tralee were announced as the prestigious winner of the Lee Strand Overall Milk Quality Award 2021.
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Gearoid Linnane, CEO, Lee Strand congratulated each of the twelve-monthly award winners and this year’s overall winner for their dedication to excellence on their farms.
He also mentioned the Lee Strand brand is renowned for its distinctive taste and freshness and thanked all Lee Strand farmers for their continued commitment to providing the best milk in Kerry.
The twelve monthly Lee Strand Quality Award Winners for 2021 are as follows (see photos below):
• January — John and Tom Slattery, Lisloose, Tralee.
• February — Patrick Dillane, Knockanaha, Tralee.
• March — Eric and Tina O’Brien, Doon, Tralee.
• April — John Shanahan, Bawnboy, Tralee.
• May — Declan and Christa Roche, Listellick, Tralee.
• June —Edward Behan, Killahan, Abbeydorney.
• July — Tim Horgan, Knockanaha, Ballyroe, Tralee.
• August — Gerard O’Mahony, Lismore, Abbeydorney.
• September — John, Niall and Carol Mason, Ballinduganig, Tralee.
• October — Brian Madden, Rathanny, Tralee.
• November — Ivan Groves, Ballyackey, Kielduff, Tralee.
• December — John Keane, O’Brennan, Kielduff, Tralee.
January winners John & Mary Slattery, Lisloose, Tralee with Gearoid Linnane CEO, Lee Strand at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick Walsh.February winners Patrick & Paudie & Dillane, Knockanaha, Tralee with Gearoid Linnane CEO, Lee Strand at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick WalshMarch winners Eric, Austin & Tina O’Brien, Doon, Tralee with Gearoid Linnane CEO, Lee Strand at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick Walsh.April winners Denis McElligott & John Shanahan Bawnboy, Tralee with Gearoid Linnane CEO, Lee Strand at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick WalshMay winners Alex, Declan & Christa Roche, Listellick, Tralee with Gearoid Linnane CEO, Lee Strand at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick Walsh.June winners Edward & Hannah Behan, Killahan, Abbeydorney with Gearoid Linnane CEO, Lee Strand at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick WalshJuly winners Tim & Liz Horgan, Knockanaha, Ballyroe, Tralee with Gearoid Linnane CEO, Lee Strand at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick Walsh.August winners Gerry & David O’Mahony, Lismore, Abbeydorney with Gearoid Linnane CEO, Lee Strand at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick WalshSeptember winners John & Niall Mason, Ballinduganig, Tralee with Gearoid Linnane CEO, Lee Strand at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick Walsh.October winners Brian Madden, Rathanny, Tralee with Gearoid Linnane CEO, Lee Strand at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick WalshNovember winners Ivan Groves, Ballyackey, Kielduff, Tralee with Gearoid Linnane CEO, Lee Strand at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick Walsh.December winners John, Teresa & Tom Paul Keane, O’Brennan, Kielduff, Tralee with Gearoid Linnane CEO, Lee Strand at the Lee Strand Milk Quality Awards 2021 at Ballygarry House Hotel. Photo: Domnick Walsh.
LOTTIE’S is the newly refurbished events space in the four-star Ashe Hotel.
Step into a space inspired by the golden Twenties, a symbol of glamour, style and sophistication.
Relax yourself on scalloped occasional chairs and fan-style velvet couches while enjoying the awe-inspiring decadent detail of the room.
Shimmering chandeliers, lavish gemstone coloured velvet and fiercely unique décor make this a space like no other.
A space of splendour and rich décor that is both flamboyant and versatile, an ideal setting for your next event or occasion.
Hotel Stylist Jane Boyle says “We have created a special space for people to dine, celebrate and entertain, a room for a sense of occasion, to toast those beautiful moments in our lives.”
The dining room at Lottie’s.
Celebrate at Lottie’s
We’ve been waiting a long time to celebrate again and Lottie’s is the perfect location for your next special occasion.
Lottie’s is a versatile and unique private space that offers you and your guests a private area to dine and celebrate.
Our culinary team take great pride in creating menus, sourcing the very best of ingredients and creating a memorable dining experience.
Our hospitality team are looking forward to welcoming our guests back to celebrate all their special occasions, anniversaries, retirements, birthdays, baby showers and more!
Naomi McDonnell, Operations Food & Beverage Manager says, “We love hosting celebrations to be part of a families special occasion is a privilege and we are looking forward to being part of that.”
The versatility of Lottie’s provides wedding couples with a glamorous and romantic setting with velvet couches, a shimmering tiled bar, Art Deco chandeliers and vintage touches.
Our Wedding Team know that it’s the little details that make an experience truly memorable, and we are happy to work with couples to personalise all aspects of their wedding. Adding their own sense of style to our love of good design brings together the perfect pairing.
Make weddings even more special at Lottie’s.
When one day just isn’t enough- enjoy a Wedding Weekend at Lottie’s! A Pre Wedding gathering is a great way for your guests to meet and mingle. Choose from an evening of canapés and cocktails or a more intimate affair of a sit down with your nearest and dearest to relax.
Alternatively, unwind after your Wedding Day with a Post Wedding Party. Enjoy a laid- back affair where you can relive moments and revel in the enjoyment of your guests. Choose from a relaxed gathering on the Terrace, trendy Birdcages or host a family sit down dinner in Lottie’s, the choice is yours.
Dine at Lottie’s
The Birdcage at Lottie’s is the latest dining experience you’ve grown to expect from The Ashe Hotel.
Each birdcage contains three layers of sharing plates, offering the diner a selection of savoury light bites to enjoy.
A taste of luxury with The Birdcage at Lottie’s.
Choose from one of the three themed birdcages, the Classic Charcuterie & Cheese, the Meat Feast or the Vegan Delight. Each menu has been carefully curated and ingredients specially sourced by Head Chef Alex DeGlorie.
Indulge on dishes such Dingle Whiskey & BBQ Chicken Wings, Tim Jones Beef and Sneem Black Pudding Sliders or a selection of Farmhouse Irish cheeses.
While enjoying your Birdcage sharing platter, sip on a cocktail in this uniquely glamorous setting.
Our mixologists Nicole Sugrue and Diana O’Keeffe have designed a selection of creative and original cocktails both alcoholic and non- alcoholic using only the best of ingredients for you to enjoy.
The Birdcages launch Friday 18th March, St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend, bookings are open and advisable.
Lottie’s is the perfect place to meet and dine this spring.
Meet at Lottie’s
With no detail left to chance, ‘Meet at Lottie’s’ is your next meeting space. Your guests will enjoy the specially chosen comfortable conference balloon backed chairs, natural daylight, advanced audio visual facilities and high speed broadband.
Our culinary team have put together a range of menus to suit your event and will also create a bespoke menu to suit your needs.
Whether you are planning a meeting, team building event, board meeting or conference –our events team will help you plan the perfect experience for you and all of your guests and ensure that the day runs smoothly.
To make an enquiry for Lottie’s at The Ashe please call on 066 7106300 or email info@theashehotel.ie. For more click here
ROCK singer Mark Lanegan has passed away at his home in Killarney.
The news of the death of the former lead singer of Screaming Trees and one-time member of Queens Of The Stone Age, was announced via his twitter account this evening.
Just last December he released a book, ‘Devil In A Coma’, about his battle with COVID which saw him hospitalised for months at University Hospital Kerry.
Mr Lanegan, who was 57, moved to Kerry with his partner Shelley two years ago. He was a prolific, critically acclaimed solo artist and also collaborated with Manic Street Preachers, Greg Dulli of the Afghan Whigs, Isobel Campbell and others.
Our beloved friend Mark Lanegan passed away this morning at his home in Killarney, Ireland. A beloved singer, songwriter, author and musician he was 57 and is survived by his wife Shelley. No other information is available at this time. We ask Please respect the family privacy
Mark Lanegan was a lovely man. He led a wild life that some of us could only dream of. He leaves us with fantastic words and music! Thank god that through all of that he will live forever. RIP Mark. Sleep well. Love Hooky. X pic.twitter.com/Xnx76y68YC
Hearing about Mark Lanegan passing away has properly stopped me in my tracks. I’m absolutely gutted. Met him on a couple of occasions and I was nervous because I loved him so much. He was a perfect gentleman, really kind. One of THE great singers of the last 30 years. So sad 💔
A CASTLEISLAND man has seen a film he directed nominated for an Irish Film and Television Award.
Shaun O’Connor, a former Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí student, directed ‘A White Horse’ which has already won a plethora of awards on the film festival circuit.
It won Best Irish Short Film at the Foyle Film Festival 2019, Best Irish Short Film at the
Kerry Film Festival 2019, Best Overall Short Film at the Richard Harris International Film Festival 2019, Best Production Design at the Kinsale Sharks 2019 and Best Independent Short at the Underground Cinema Film Festival.
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This morning it was nominated for Best Short Film at the IFTA Awards 2022.
Set in 1970s Ireland, ‘A White Horse’ features a young female patient who has escaped a psychiatric hospital and rings home from a telephone box….but her parents are waiting for the call.
In other IFTA news, Jessie Buckley was nominated in the Best Supporting Actess category for her role in ‘The Lost Daughter’, adding to her BAFTA and Oscar nominations.
Wow! Absolutely honoured to have ‘A White Horse’ nominated for Best Short Film at the IFTA Awards 2022🙏
SCÓR na nÓG: Who’s going to represent the Black’n’Amber in song, in story, in dance or in tráth na gceist(eanna)! Have we a solo singer? Have we four lads to try the table quiz? (The girls’ section and the hurling section could do the same….we could enter three singers, etc!) Why not have a go!
Ná cuir leas do chlub ar cairde! Competitions: Singing (one song), Quiz, Recitation or Story, Ballad Group (2 songs with harmony), Music Group (two tunes), Léiriú (Sketch), Figure Dance and Set Dance. Rules on kerrygaa.ie. The Kerry finals of Scór na nÓg are scheduled for Saturday 19th March.
PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Our 6th Under 7 football session will take place at 11.00am on Sunday next (27th) in the CBS PRIMARY School i gCluain na Lobhar. Last Sunday’s session was enjoyed by all. Mentors: Éamonn Ó Scannláin, William Kirby, Mickey Collins, Tom Tansley, Kevin O’Leary, Séamus Smith, Amy Lucid, Jonathan Magnier, Richard Long, Tommy Griffin, Seán Quilter and Dara Ó Lúing. Fáilte mhór roimh dhaoine nua.
PEIL FAOI 9 (born 2013/14): The Under 9 boys will have their sixth session of 2022 on The Green CBS Astroturf pitch at 10.00am…please note TIME…on Sunday next (27th). There are very stylish footballers in this U9 group! Their tutors, Mickey Collins Mike Lynch, Tim McMahon, TJ Hogan, Kevin Counihan, Finbar Canty, Brendan Smith and David Lucid, are happy with the boys’ progress.
PEIL FAOI 11 (born 2011/12): (i) The Under 11 boys will again train at 11.00am on the Astroturf at The Green CBS on Sunday next. (We’ll be there for the next few weeks). Brilliant football was played last week! We hope to see more of the same on Sunday next at 11.00am! (ii) Games for which we are preparing: County League….(a) Round 1 on April 14th….(b) Phase 2 on June 2nd. Bainisteoirí: Wayne Quillinan, Colm Mangan, Miko Horan, Kenneth Cronin, Pat Carmody agus Gearóid Ó Tíocháin.
LÁ ‘LE PÁDRAIG: After a two year absence, the Black’n’Amber legion will vamp the streets of Tralee in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. We’ve three weeks to prepare! Let’s get the costumes ready! Dóchas linn, Naomh Pádraig!
PEIL FAOI 13: (i) We’ll have another U13 session on Friday next (25th February) between 6pm and 7pm in the KSA (Kerry Sports Academy) Hall at Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta na Mumhan (MTU). Be ready, boys, for occasional outdoor sessions. Bainisteoirí: Pa Laide, Dan Aherne, Eoghan Ó Gealbháin, Martin Courtney, Ger Hobbert, David Scanlon and Jack Ó Muireagáin. New players welcome….fáilte is céad roimh pheileadóirí nua! (ii) The Tralee Town Board is due to commence U13 football activities on Sunday March 6th for a period of 3 weeks and that will have us well prepared for our County League matches. Please ensure, boys, that you have paid your membership fee prior to the commencement of competitions. (iii) (a) Round 1 of our County League will take place on March 27th. Fixtures: Division 2 (15-a-side) teams….AdeS A, An Ghaeltacht, Ballymacelligot, Kilcummin, Legion, Na Gaeil. Division 10 (11/13/15-a-side) teams….AdeS B, An Ghaeltacht B, Ballymacelligot B, Kilcummin B, Legion C, Na Gaeil B. (b) Phase 2 will be played on 22nd May.
PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Training will take place on Sunday next (27th) in the Bishop’s Field from 2.30pm to 4pm. Training will also be held on the MTU Astroturf from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday (24th). Other weekday sessions vary….depending on the availability of pitches. It is expected that our interclub games will be played on Wednesdays. (iii) Our County League matches will take place from 30th March (round 1) to 27th April. Division 1A (15-a-side) teams….AdeS, An Ghaeltacht, Glenflesk, Na Mistéalaigh, An Léigiún, An Spá (Cill Airne). Division 9 (11/13/15-a-side) teams…AdeS B, Firies B, Kilcummin B, Legion B, Listowel Emmets B. The semi-finals will take place on 4th or 11th May and the finals will be on 11th or 18th May. (iv)The Central Region games are expected to be from 22nd June to 20th July. (v) The County Championship dates have yet to be fixed. (vi) Our U15 lads who are holders of Corn an Earraig: Oliver Lata, Rian Walsh, Max Nosidlak, Tomás Ó Conaill, Liam Ó Conaill, Alex Touhy, Gabriel Nosidlak, Ben Murphy, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh (captaen), Leon Ó Conchúir, Ronan Carroll, Naoude Derege (0-1), Jack Shanahan, Cormac Bastible, Jake Carmody, Seán Clifford, Eoghan Murphy, Brian Kavanagh, Adam Johnston, Ruairí Ó Loingsigh, Jayden Moriarty, Jack Ó Duigín, Tadhg Falvey, Paddy Lucid, Rory Kavanagh, Denis Griffin, Ryan O’Driscoll. Bainisteoirí/meantóirí: Morgan O’Connell, Ronan Kavanagh, Ciarán Ó Conaill, David Courtney, David Clifford, Joe Walsh and Theo Ó Duigín.
PEIL FAOI 17: (i) Minor Training: Mondays and Thursdays at 6pm. (ii) We’ll have a gym session on Monday next at 6pm. (iii) (a) Last week’s game v Ballymac was called off….uisce ar an bpáirc. (b) We’ll travel away for our first round of the 2022 County League. The game v Keel/Listry will take place at 4pm on Saturday next. Best wishes to all players and to Denis Sayers, William Kirby, Richie Conway and Kieran Browne. (iv) U17s: Michael Tansley, Jack Slattery, Donnacha Horgan, Jake O’Connor, Jamie Horgan, Luke Casey, Seán Moynihan, Daniel Kirby, Aaron Nolan, Mark Carmody, David Lucid, Thomas Derege, Luke Fitzgerald, Damien Hogan, Ronan Mulrooney, Shane Cotter, Steven Conway, Barry Nagle, David Slattery, Dylan Cunningham, Pádraig O’Halloran.
PEIL FAOI 15 (Corn an Ruiséalaigh): Fixtures: 9ú Márta….Cnoc an tSeabhaic v Coláiste Phádraig (Castleisland) and The Green v Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne; 16ú Márta….Coláiste Bhréanainn v Cnoc an tSeabhaic and Cill Orglan (ISK) v The Green.
Plenty exciting football expected and many Rock boys involved.
PEIL FAOI 15 (Corn Bhreandáin Uí Shé): 2ú Márta….Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí v Tairbeart; 23úMárta….Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí v Scoil Íde is Iósaf, Mainistir na Féile. Go n-éirí go maith le buachaillí na Carraige a bheith páirteach.
PEIL NA CHÉAD BHLIANA (Corn Aodháin Uí Chonchúir): (i) Roinn A (21ú Márta): The Sem v The Green; 28ú Márta: Cnoc an tSeabhaic v The Sem; 4ú Aibreán: The Green v Cnoc an tSeabhaic. (ii) Roinn C (21ú Márta): Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí v Tairbeart; 28ú Márta: Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí v Coláiste Pobail Oileán Ciarraí; 4ú Aibreán: Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí v Meánscoil an Leitriúigh (Castlegregory). Best wishes to all Rock boys involved.
LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto per (i) Ollmhargadh Chaoimhín de Barra, Sráid na Carraige, (iii) Paudie Commane’s Book Shop, Sráid na Carraige, (iv) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige, (v) Kirbys’ Brogue Inn, Sráid na Carraige, (vi) Terry’s Butcher Shop, Páirc na Darach, (vii) Husseys’ Deli, Cé an Phrionsa, (viii) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, Maguires, Butchers, Caherslee, and (ix) www.austinstacks.ie. Mórbhuíochas ó chroí don tacaíocht go léir.
CIARRAÍ: ‘Well done’ to Kerry and to our own Greg Horan (who played very well when introduced), Jack Ó Sé and Dylan Ó Cathasaigh v Tír Chonaill on Sunday last. Go n-éirí go geal leo v Maigh Eo.
THE 68th edition of the Lacey Cup hosted by Tralee Manor West Bicycle Club will be held on Sunday, March 6.
As is customary, the Lacey Cup will be the grand opener to the Munster road racing season.
The challenging 75km circuit always lends itself to aggressive racing with cyclists eager to test themselves and to show some good early season form. The race always draws a large field of riders, with over 200 competing in recent years.
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Some of Ireland’s top riders will be in action on the day, all intent on taking home the coveted Lacey Cup. Tralee Manor West Bicycle Club will also offer a generous prize fund of €1,200.
As per Cycling Ireland rules, the A4 race will be run separately to the main A1/A2/A3 race. Manor West Hotel, sponsors of the Tralee Manor West Bicycle Club will be the venue and headquarters for the races.
The races will have a single 5km neutralised start from Manor West Hotel. Departure from the hotel will be at 12:15pm sharp.
This year due to road works along the canal, racing will officially commence from Blennerville at 12.35 and will pass through Camp (13.00), Upper Camp, Gleann na nGealt (13.10), Annascaul (13.25), Inch (13.30), Boolteens (13.50), Castlemaine (13.55), Sliabh Mish (14.05) and finishing at 14.15 at the 60kph speed sign opposite Skehanagh Cross on the Killorglin road in Tralee.
The main A1/A2/A3 race is run on a handicap basis consisting of 3 groups with the first group of A3 category riders, followed by the A2 category riders, and finally the group of elite A1 category riders.
The separate A4 race will start approximately 5 mins after the A1 riders are underway and will follow the same race route.
The first prime of the race is Gleann na nGealt and will likely be hotly contested between the A3 riders.
Following Gleann na nGealt, the A1 and A2 groups will work hard to catch the race leaders as they head towards Inch. After Castlemaine the riders will climb Sliabh Mish mountain and contest the second prime for The Teddy Griffin Memorial Cup. Sliabh Mish mountain is usually where the race is broken up into a small group of elite A1 and A2 riders, with the expected winner coming from these groups.
It all promises to be an exciting days racing with plenty of exciting action along the route to keep spectators entertained. Presentation of prizes will be at Manor West Hotel. For further event information please email traleebc.secretary@gmail.com
.Inter-County Grade C Badminton Competition which was held in UL Sunday 20 February. This photograph shows the Kerry Grade C Team in association with Lee Strand who took part in this competition. Photo: Thomas Bradley
The Kerry badminton grade C, E, and G teams played in UL on Sunday the 20th February for the Munster Inter-County Championship.
The Grade C team played Tipperary first, it was a very close result but unfortunately Tipperary came out on top with a 5-4 win. Kerry then went on to play Cork but Cork beat them 6 games to 2.
The Grade E team had a very successful day, playing Tipperary first and beating them 6-3. They then went on to play Cork and Kerry had a very impressive win of 9 games to 0. Their win against both teams put them into the final where they would play Clare. It was a very close match but Kerry kept their heads and beat Clare 6 games to 3 putting them through to the All-Ireland final.
Oscar McElligott, Listowel Badminton Club on his way to winning the Kerry Un14 Boy’s Singles Badminton Championship title at Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre Saturday 19 February 2022. Photo: Thomas Bradley
Our last team of the day was the Grade Gs. They played Tipperary first and although all matches were very close, Tipperary came out on top with a 5-4 win. The Kerry team then beat Limerick 5 games to 4.
As Limerick had beaten Tipperary with a score of 5-4 as well, the scores were now even and it all came down to sets to see who got through to the final to play Waterford. Unfortunately for Kerry, Limerick won on sets, putting them through to the final.
The Kerry Division 1 Ladies Doubles Badminton Championship sponsored by CPC.ie were played out in Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre Friday 18th February, This photograph shows, Miriam Rohan & Edel Kenny Kingdom/Castleisland Club on their way to winning the Kerry Division 1 Ladies Doubles Championship title . Photo: Thomas Bradley
It was a fantastic day for Kerry overall.
A huge congratulations to the Grade E Kerry team for making it through to the All-Ireland final.
Thank you to our sponsors Lee Strand for their continuous support for our Kerry teams.
Our u10 Boys and Girls had a great morning in Moyderwell at the weekend. It was an action packed two hours of games against St. Brendan’s. The sides acquitted themselves very well. Well done to the teams and coaches Niamh and Erika. Thank you to Fergal and St. Brendan’s for hosting.
Midterm Break: No Academy or U10s this week (21st Feb and 24th Feb).
JUVENILES
U12 BOYS T1
A busy week of games for our boys.
St. Bridget’s 30-20 Tralee Imperials (14/02/22)
St. Anne’s 42-19 Tralee Imperials (18/02/22)
Q1. St. Anne’s 16-2 Tralee Imperials
Q2 St. Anne’s 30-10 Tralee Imperials
Q3 St. Anne’s 36-10 Tralee Imperials
Q4 St. Anne’s 42-19 Tralee Imperials
This was a tough game for our boys who faced the unbeaten league leaders from Currow.
Scorers: Tom Dawson, Shea Bowler & Rian Tuohy 4pts, Barry O’ Sullivan & Adam O’Brien 2pts, Calum Lacey, Robaird Foley & Jayden Tshikota 1pt
St. Mary’s 22-21 Tralee Imperials (20/02/22)
Q1 St. Mary’s 5-2 Tralee Imperials
Q2 St. Mary’s 9-8 Tralee Imperials
Q3 St. Mary’s 17-17 Tralee Imperials
Q4 St. Mary’s 22-21 Tralee Imperials
The boys are improving in every game and they showed that today. They all played brilliantly but were just unlucky in the end.
U12 Girls T1 had a strong panel of 11 against St. Joseph’s.
The Imperials girls had a great 1st quarter with 3 on the score sheet 6 to 0 end of the first.
Imperials kept a strong hold throughout despite St Joseph’s best efforts.
Excellent shooting and superb team work led to a great win.
Final score 31 to 11.
Top scorers: Abby Crowley 8 points
U12 GIRLS T2
Tralee Imperials 20-12 KCYMS (19/02/22)
Well done to Tralee Imperials u12 girls who came out the victors in a tough game vs. KCYMS.
It was neck in neck in the first quarter with both teams scoring 6 points each. Imperials baskets coming from Yvie Ross, Lily Mai Bowler and Kaela Reidy.
Imperials had a strong 2nd quarter scoring 4 points to KCYMS no score. Baskets coming from Olivia Crean and Ava Flaherty.
Imperials took off in the 3rd quarter with 3 baskets from Lily Mai, and a basket each for Roisin Reidy and Sarah Slattery, keeping KCYMS scoreless in this quarter.
Imperials worked incredibly hard but a lot of their baskets didn’t drop and KCYMS showed great defence. KCYMS came back in the last quarter keeping Imperials scoreless and scoring 6 points themselves.
Final score Tralee Imperials 20 KCYMS 12.
This was a great team effort and this game will definitely stand to the girls. All players worked extremely hard on the court.
Well done girls.
U14 Boys T1
U14 BOYS T1
Rathmore Ravens 36-23 Tralee Imperials (20/02/22)
Q1 Rathmore 13-2 Tralee Imperials
Q2 Rathmore 29-4 Tralee Imperials
Q3 Rathmore 34-16 Tralee Imperials
Q4 Rathmore 36-23 Tralee Imperials
Tralee found it hard to settle into the game with Rathmore having a significant height advantage and were trailing 29 points to 4 at halftime.
The boys worked hard in the second half with some very good defence from Eoghan Crowley and Rodhan Culloo causing a few turnovers and helping Tralee get some badly needed scores on the board.
Unfortunately, the 25 point margin at half-time was too much to make up and they were chasing the game throughout.
They played really well in both quarters of the second half and will have learned a lot from this game on how to play to their strengths that will benefit them in their next fixture.
U14 Girls T1 with sponsors J.F. Flynn Construction
U14 GIRLS T1
TK Cougars 16-56 Tralee Imperials (15/02/22)
U14 Girls T1 made it 5 from 5 tonight with a good win against TK Cougars played in Killarney. It was a great team performance with all 9 players getting on the score sheet.
Quarter 1: Imperials started the game strong with Leipa Kaletkaite and Priya O’Donovan standing out for Imperials combining for 14 of Imperials 18 in the quarter. Score 18 – 2
The second quarter saw Imperials go with a smaller lineup which paid dividends on the fast break thanks to excellent defensive play from Saoirse McCarthy who had 5 steals in the quarter. Top scorers in this quarter were Anna Slattery and Sophie Mitchell. Half time score 32- 10
Third Quarter: Imperials continued to control the game through strong rebounding from Anna’O Sullivan and Ciara Costello who set Anna Chute and Ashlyn Falvey up for numerous fast break scores. Score: 46 – 10
The final quarter saw Priya O’Donovan take over on the offensive end hitting shots from inside and outside. Continued defensive allowed Imperials to see out the match with all the girls getting good playing minutes. Final Score: 56 – 16
Scorers:
Priya O’Donovan 12
Sophie Mitchell 10
Leipa Kaletkaite, Anna O’Sullivan 8
Anna Slattery, Ashlyn Falvey 6
Anna Chute, Ciara Costello, Saoirse McCarthy 2
U14 Girls T1 delighted to have J.F. Flynn Construction Ltd. as team sponsors.
The U14 Girls were delighted to receive their team shooting and training tops kindly sponsored by J.F. Flynn Construction. John and Michelle have been great supporters of ladies teams in Tralee for a number of years and their generous support is greatly appreciated.
U14 Girls T2
U14 GIRLS T2
Tralee Imperials 23-24 TK Bobcats (16/02/22)
Our U14 Girls Team 2 continued their season on Wednesday evening at CBS The Green against TK Bobcats. Imperials were looking to maintain their good form with 7 wins from 8 on the board.
The game was a close encounter with scores at a premium, and both defences on top. Imperials began the game under pressure from a TK Bobcats side that were breaking fast. Katie Enright was having a great quarter for Imperials with multiple defensive rebounds and strong carries.
Katie and Abbey Stephenson combined well, and found Maria Walsh in space to open the Imperials account. Juliette Gleeson added to the Imperials score line with a great finish, after collecting an offensive rebound.
TK Bobcats with a narrow 6 – 4 lead at the end of quarter 1.
The 2nd quarter began well for TK Bobcats who were defending well and transitioning at pace. They added some early scores on the board to give them a slender advantage. Imperials responded as they always do with good team work and 100% effort. Strong running from Grace Reilly found Aoife O’Connell with Aoife duly obliging. Grace followed up with a brilliant effort after a great run from deep. Caoilainn Culloo was working hard and added a brilliant score, giving Imperials the advantage as the quarter progressed. The final score of the quarter fell to Grace Reilly, who finished well, after great work by Keelin Reidy.
The sides all square at 12 – 12 at the end of quarter 2.
Quarter 3 again began well for TK Bobcats with Imperials struggling to cope with the sustained pressure. Bobcats added to the scoreboard to move into the lead, and put some distance between the teams. Imperials were working hard and creating opportunities, but the final shots just not sticking.
Grace Reilly opened the Imperials account with a great layup after strong defensive work. Grace again added to the Imperials account moments later, after great work by Maria O’Connell. The final score of the quarter fell to Amber Ryan who carried magnificently and finished in style.
TK Bobcats continued to keep the scoreboard ticking over and extended the lead to 4. TK Bobcats with a 22 – 18 lead at the end of quarter 3.
The 4th quarter was end to end basketball with strong defensive work from both teams. Scores were again at a premium with both sides finding it difficult to finish. Sarah Slattery opened the Imperials account in quarter 4 with a brilliant long range effort, moving Imperials to within 2 of the opposition.
TK Bobcats again capitalised on a fast break and extended the advantage to 4, late in the quarter. With a score line of 24 – 20 entering the final minutes, Imperials rallied.
Sarah Slattery carried well and drew the foul. Sarah added 1 from the free throw line to reduce the deficit to 3. Aoife O’Connell added a great basket for the home side with a brilliant effort, after sustained Imperials pressure.
A score line of 24 – 23 with 1:22 on the clock. Imperials mounted attack after attack but great defensive work from Bobcats kept them at bay. Imperials got the final shot off with 2.2 seconds on the clock but it was not to be, TK Bobcats took the win on a final score line of 24-23.
Congratulations to TK Bobcats on a great win and for a very enjoyable and competitive game.
Thanks as always to our wonderful Table Officials and Referee.
Thanks to the supporters of both teams who were fantastic on the night.
The management team of Brenda, Leanne and William were proud of the girls performance, the girls giving it everything, and always supporting each other on the court and from the bench.
Imperials scorers.
Grace Reilly 8
Aoife O’Connell 4
Sarah Slattery 3
Maria Walsh 2
Caoilainn Culloo 2
Amber Ryan 2
Juliette Gleeson 2
SENIORS
Senior Men Div 1
St. Brendan’s 62 – 55 Tralee Imperials (20/02/22)
MONTHLY TRAINING FEE
Monthly training fees for juvenile (u12-u18) and senior teams can be paid online via ClubZap app or the Club Shop on the website https://www.traleeimperials.ie/products
Any queries email imperialsbc@gmail.com
GARVEY’S TRALEE WARRIORS
It was a full house for Warriors final game of the regular season before playoffs. They had a 93-79 win over NUIG Maree. There is an international break next weekend and Tralee Imperials would like to wish the Irish team, especially Warrior Eoin Quigley, the best of luck in their Eurobasket Pre-Qualifiers. Next game for Warriors is away to local rivals KCYMS on 5th March.
IRISH TEAM
Congratulations to Aivaras Uosis on his selection on the panel of 16 for the Irish U18 Men’s team.
.Caoimhe Carmody, Cathy Dwyer and Chloe Lehane at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
WHILE the Christmas or Summer holidays are the normal times for Debs Balls, the past two years have been anything but normal.
The students from Mercy Mounthawk were unable to hold their debs at Christmas due to COVID restrictions, so the mid-term break proved an opportune time to get together to enjoy a well-earned night out.
The Ballyroe Heights Hotel was the venue for a stylish night out with over 240 glammed-up guests attending. Scroll down for photos…
Ciara Rath and Christopher Nolan at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Katie Ross, Shane Spillane and Saoirse Moloney at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAisling O’Leary, Dearbhla Jeffers and Daisy Nowak at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jamie Sugrue and Clodagh Murray at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanClíona Daughton, Chris McQuaid and Lauren Sinnott at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aaliyah Mulumba and Kasper Pasierb at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanCiara Crean and Michael Casey at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Marko Kauric and Leanne Sheehan at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanDarragh Moriarty, Colette O’Mahony, Emma Farrelly and Darragh O’Connor at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanGeraldine Cassidy, April Mahony and Isabelle Moore at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Róisín Murney and Cáit Rice at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanTim Pollman-Daamen and Favor Itsede at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanKatelyn Leen, Aisling Hanafin, Eve Roche Hussey and Christopher Lawlor at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanArmin Heinrich, Eabha Murphy, Joey Nagle and Leonie Dowling at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanCian Dillane and Cashla Forbes at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanStevie Richardson and Sarah Demeterova at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanEli Maguire, Emmett Christie and Oisín Gallagher at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanCharlotte Forte and Charlotte Hart at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot CreanRebecca Falvey, Lauren Clifford, Millie Dunne and Róisín Long at the Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
MEMBERSHIP 2022: Membership for 2022 is now due. Please pay online through club website – austinstacks.ie or through foireann .com. Any queries please contact Bernie at 0860767415.
GOLF CLASSIC: Rockie golfers and supporters gathered in The Brogue Inn on Sunday evening for the launch of the 2022 Austin Stacks Golf Classic which takes place on Friday 25 th March in Tralee Golf Club.
Speaking at the launch, Austin Stacks Chairman Shane Lynch said that “The Rock has a long and storied history of golf fundraising events and this year’s edition promises to be our biggest yet.
As we emerge from Covid restrictions, the Golf Classic provides our fabulous supporters with a fantastic day out at the magnificent Barrow links course and an opportunity to celebrate our Senior Team’s hugely successful 2021 campaign which culminated in our 13th County Championship title and the return of the Bishop Moynihan Cup to the Rock”.
Shane remarked that this year’s Golf Classic is a hugely important part of Austin Stacks’ fundraising campaign to generate much-needed finances required for the club’s pitch upgrade programme and to alleviate the costs of the Senior Team’s County and Munster Championship campaigns.
He added: “like all GAA clubs, our fundraising capability was adversely impacted by the Pandemic and we now call on all our supporters and on keen golfers in the Kingdom and beyond to get behind this fabulous event and help Austin Stacks finance the next wave of development in the club”.
At the launch, which was attended by several of the County Championship winning team, Shane thanked the club’s Golf Classic committee who have worked tirelessly over the past number of months to make the event a reality, and also to Tralee Golf Club for hosting the event.
In addition to playing one of the best links courses in the world, teams of four will play for some fantastic prizes including a draw on the day for four All Ireland Football Final tickets.
Full details of the Austin Stacks Golf Classic are available on the club’s website at
www.austinstacks.ie.
SENIOR FOOTBALL: John Mitchels 0-4; Austin Stacks 0-3.
This opening round of the Tralee/St. Brendans League saw Mitchels win a low-scoring game on their home ground on last Sunday (20th Feb). It was a credit to both sides and referee Mike Hennessy to play the game at all, in the worst weather conditions ever witnessed – torrential rain and near gale-force wind all through. Both sides had a point each and a wide each during the first half. Conor Myers was our scorer from play.
Mitchels just shaded the second half, scoring three points to our two. Gearóid Sheehan scored our second point from play in the 42nd minute and our third and last score coming from a David Mannix free in the 55th minute.
Team: Wayne Guthrie (Capt), Luke Chester, Barry Walsh, Ruairí O’Connell, Niall Fitzmaurice, Donagh McMahon, Eoghan Carroll, David Fitzmaurice, Dara Barry Walsh, Conor Horan, Gearóid Sheehan (0-1), Andrew Morrissey, Donagh McKivergan, David Mannix (0-1 free), Conor Myers (0-1).
Subs used: Calvin Foley (37m), Killian Litchfield (37m), Dean Rusk (40m), Tom O’Farrell (51m.
.In round 2 on next Sunday (27th Feb) we are at home to Ballymac (throw-in at 12.30pm) with the third and final round away to St. Pats on Sunday, 6th March. The two semi finals are fixed for the following weekend (12th/13th March) with no date yet fixed for the final.
And on football let us congratulate our four players who were on the Kerry U20 squad at the week-end – Adam Curran, Armin Heinrich, Joey Nagle and Jordan Kissane.
MINOR FOOTBALL: Our opening two rounds of the Town League, against Ardfert and Ballymac, fell foul of the inclement weather with the third round against Churchill also to be played.
In the meantime the Co. League fixtures have come to hand with the opening round fixed for this coming Saturday (26th Feb) with an away game against Keel/Listry at 4pm. We are also away in round 2 against Laune Rangers (12th March). Then we have home games in the remaining three rounds against Dr. Crokes (19th March), Kenmare Shamrocks (26th March) and Kilcummin (4th April). The League will conclude with two semi finals and a final.
CONGRATULATIONS: to former Club Footballer, Seán Purcell (brother of current footballer, Cian) and Aoife Healy who were married in Camp last Saturday (19th Feb).
FITNESS CLASSES: The Individual Pod Fitness Training sessions continues in the Clubhouse every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome. Contact Diane at 087 7940531 for further information.
ONLINE CLUB SHOP: A reminder that our Club shop is open 24/7. Check out the newest ‘official’ Austin Stacks Club Merchandise – only available to order on this link (free delivery on any orders over €50) see www.oneills.com We would also like to introduce the new Austin Stacks Ganzee Club Clothing Collection, available in Mens/Unisex, Womens & kids check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/
CLUB CARDS: Our Card sessions are now up and running again on the usual Monday and Thursday nights with the starting time at 9pm sharp.
CLUB LOTTO: Monday Night’s (21st Feb) Jackpot, worth €3,950 was not won. The numbers drawn were 3, 4, 11, 15. The €20 winners were Brian Morgan, James O’Sullivan, Diarmuid Trant and Michael Collins, all c/o The Club; and Vinny Murphy, c/o Carmel O’Neill.
Next Monday’s Jackpot will be worth €4,000.
Continued thanks to the following businesses for selling our Club Lotto tickets – Kevin Barry’s Shop, Commane’s Book Shop, O’Flynn Interiors, Hussey’s, Princess St., Terry’s Butcher’s, Oakpark The Burger Shack, Monavally as well as Maguire’s Butchers and Kirby’s Brogue Inn and continued thanks to everyone who purchase tickets week in, week out.
Austin Stacks lotto tickets are now also available to purchase on line on the following link: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor Kirby’s Brogue Inn Maguire’s Butchers Hussey’s P. Commane Books.
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently: Noreen Foley (nee Moynihan), Blennerville and formerly St. Brendan’s Park; Tom (Tomás) Begley, Listellick North and formerly Feohanagh (mentor for a period with our U12 team); John Kennedy, Clounalour, Oakpark and formerly Castlecountess; Paul Alan Beardshall, Cois Abhainn and formerly Coventry; Arthur (Autie) Boyle, Oakpark Demesne and formerly Castlemaine; Rose Joy (nee O’Grady), Spa Road and formerly Limerick; Maura Lawlor (nee McSweeney), Caherslee and formerly Cork City (mother of former Club Footballer, Fintan); Joan Fitzgerald (nee Rice), Cloghers and formerly Kilmoyley; Breanndán Murphy, Clondalkin, Straffan and formerly Árd Na Lí (son of the late Kerry Footballer, Seamus and a member of our U12 team in the late seventies); and Denis Reen, Oyster Hall, The Spa and formerly Clounalour (former Chairman of Na Gaeil GAA Club).
.Great catch by Allie Kerins during Kerins O’ Rahilly training
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tom Begley.
We are all thinking of Kay, Niamh, Tommy, Patrick and Tom’s extended family and dear friends. Tom will be sadly missed by all.. a lovely gentleman who always had time for a chat.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Let us introduce you to our ladies side of our growing club…We have girls’ teams in Kerins O’ Rahillys from U6 up to senior ladies. We take pride in our players and supporters, you are the glue that pretty much makes upour great club community . We are welcoming and each girls is treated equally.
We love to see the girls enjoying their football and ensure that each girl is participating. Remember that together we can continue to drive our club forward! All welcome! For more details contact Shirley (086) 8713552.
Words of encouragement from Tara Spollen all the way from Granard, Co. Longford who plays with Ardscoil Phádraig who are in a Leinster Senior Ladies final shortly pictured here ( back left ) with Kerins O’ Rahilly’s U12s.
U12 GIRLS Great turnout again last Saturday for our final indoor training session in the wonderful Sports Academy in the MTU. Well done to everyone, what an amazing bunch of hugely talented, energetic and determined players each girl is on the team.
A great attitude always , extremely hard working and doing it all with a smile ! What more can we say…Hoping to have a surprise in store next weekend… Roll on March when the North Kerry League commences!
Great catch by Kerins O’ Rahilly’s U12 Lily Mae Bowler during training
U14 GIRLS Firstly, welcome to Bjanka! We hope that you’ll enjoy your football here with us in Kerins O’ Rahilly’s ladies section of our club. The harsh weather conditions didn’t prevent these young ladies braving the elements as they enjoyed their second training session on the AstroTurf in the Sports Complex. The Co. League commences in March.
U16 GIRLS There was a soft glowing light from the sky and the sun was below the horizon as these young ladies kicked off their season last Thursday in Healy Park, Ballyrickard . A warm welcome to Rachel! Well done to everyone and we’re looking forward to seeing you again next week.
MINORS/ SENIOR LADIES And they’re back… an enjoyable training session had by all last Wednesday on the AstroTurf before Eunice hit…Looking forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday again.
GAELIC4GIRLS The Gaelic4Girls programme is hugely important to us as we wish to engage with our local community in an effort to enable growth and sustainability on a long-term basis and to welcome girls who may have no knowledge of Ladies Gaelic Football or who have or haven’t played football previously. It is focused on fun and participation and is non competitive. It’s great to be involved in a team sport so why not give it a go! This programme targets girls who will be aged between 8 and 12 years in 2022. For more details please contact Shirley (086) 8713552. This programme will commence in March.
LIDL PLUS STAMP CARDS REWARD SCHEME Calling the senior , juveniles and ladies sections of our club… we , the ladies could do with your support. If you shop in Lidl, please try and help us out. Lidl are supporting Ladies Gaelic Football clubs again from February 7th to March 27th.
This promotion could earn us in Ladies club anything from a set of Jerseys to €5,000 in cash, depending on the support from club members. If 50 people complete a “card” for the club, it would give us a set of jerseys with further rewards to be earned depending on how many support us…. a few of the younger teams could do with a new set of jerseys, what they have is fairly threadbare now … A card is made up of 6 stamps with each stamp being earned by a spend of €30 on your shopping.
There is no limit to the amount of cards that can be earned by an individual. We would really appreciate your support when you’re doing your shopping (and maybe encourage friends and family to get involved too!) Full details of how to sign up for this promotion are on the link below: https://www.lidl.ie/serious-support
REGISTRATION Details on Ladies membership for 2022 will be sent over the next few weeks. This can only be paid online through the GAA’s Foireann website at www.Foireann.ie – this is the same website where the health questionnaires were filled out before training and matches last year. Karon will be in touch with you shortly.
Condolences Tom Begley
A huge air of sadness descended over Strand Road last evening when the news of the very sudden passing of one of our most esteemed and most loved members, Tom Begley came to be known,
Tom, a native of Ballydavid, became involved with our juveniles when he started working as a newly qualified teacher in The CBS Primary in Clounalour in the early 1980s. He stayed training our U10s on Saturday mornings for many years after his two sons, Pat and Tommy (both senior club players) progressed beyond this age group as footballers. He later joined our senior executive and was one of its most active workers for many years right until his untimely death.
He served along with Mike Mangan as lotto coordinator for the last 7 years and he ran our weekly lotto so professionally making sure that tickets were collected every Monday evening from Rock St. PO and from retail outlets selling our lotto. He had everything in order every Monday night to ensure eachand every draw was run off honestly and efficiently.
Tom also kept the shrubbery area at the entrance to Strand Road verywell maintained. On match days in Strand Road he always gave a hand either selling lotto tickets or directing traffic for parking.
He was a great supporter of our Club Bar where he frequented every weekend and Tom was in top form when socialising post lockdown in the Club bar especially when he saw the huge numbers of members that were supporting the bar once more.
Tom will be remembered as one of the best volunteers that our club has ever had and An Ghaeltacht’s loss was most definitely a huge gain for Kerins O’ Rahillys.
He was very unassuming and never wanted recognition or credit for anything he did for us,just always wanting to turn his attention to what he could do next for the Club. He had a kind word for everyone no matter who they were and was always positive. He did his best to assist all those who were lucky enough to have crossed his path in life.
Whilst Tom will be an awful loss to Strand Road, we must remember that he was first and foremost a great family man.
We can only imagine how tough the road ahead will be for his family. To his wife Kay, to his children, Niamh, Pat and Tommy, to his mother Mary and to his twin brother Con,hisbrother,Diarmuid and sister Eileen and extended family, we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, says there is a good selection of movies on TV this weekend…
This can be watched by all the family, with an inspiring story of fighting against the odds for the smallies, and a lot of quite delightful sight gags for the adults.
Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is a Harvard Professor of Religious Symbology and is the prime suspect in the murder of the Curator of the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Changing tack entirely Miss Pettigrew Lives for A Day (Saturday 11.45pm TG4) is a romantic comedy set in London just before World War Two.
Mary O’Donnell on the Hair Restoration Treatment at the Cosmetic And Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours…
BUSINESSES across Kerry are being encouraged to take advantage of the array of events and topics at this year’s Local Enterprise Week.
THE 68th edition of the Lacey Cup hosted by Tralee Manor West Bicycle Club will be held on Sunday, March 6.
