WITH a Status Red Storm Warning coming into effect on Kerry from 3am to 8am on Friday morning, people are advised to take the necessary precautions.
A Status Red warning is described by Met Éireann as “rare and very dangerous weather conditions from intense meteorological phenomena. Take action to protect yourself and your property. Follow instructions and advice given by the authorities under all circumstances and be prepared for exceptional measures.”
Kerry County Council are advising the public to stay indoors and not to travel. In particular they are advising against overnight travel, particularly in the early hours of Friday morning, when the RED Wind Warning is in place.
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In particular, delivery companies, particularly those using high-sided trucks who would normally make deliveries during the early hours of the morning, are advised to consider their delivery times.
In addition, Kerry County Council is advising both homeowners and business premises to ensure all loose items around their property are tied down or stored away, as they could become dangerous projectiles in high winds.
It is important to note that even after the RED Wind Warning period is finished, strong winds will continue to impact the county, so extreme caution is advised and members of the public are advised not to travel unless necessary.
In particular, coastal areas will be subject to high, gusting winds, so members of the public are advised to stay away from cliffs, coasts and piers.
Kerry County Council’s Emergency Response Teams are in place to deal with emergency events. Additionally, an Emergency Phoneline will be in operation for the duration of the storm: 066-7183588.
A Status Red Storm warning has been issued for Kerry and Cork for period of five hours tomorrow morning.
Met Éireann has advised that Storm Eunice will track quickly over Ireland tonight and Friday morning bringing severe and damaging winds.
Southwest winds veering northwest will reach mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with gusts in excess of 130 km/h. Some coastal flooding, especially at high tide. The warning is valid from 3am to 8am on Friday. It will then revert to an Orange warning until 11am and then to Yellow until 3pm.
MET Éireann has updated its earlier Status Yellow wind warning for Kerry to a Status Orange alert.
The wind warning is also for Clare, Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Galway, Wexford
as Storm Eunice approaches on Friday.
Storm Eunice will bring severe and potentially damaging winds, gusting up to 130km/h, higher in exposed areas. Some disruption is expected along with a possibility of coastal flooding. The warning is valid from 5am to 11am on Friday.
Met Eireann earlier issued a Status Yellow wind, rain and snow warning for Ireland and still is still valid for Friday. They will issue further updates on Thursday morning as they track the storm.
.Pictured at the launch of the Community Support Fund for 2022 recently were from left; Joan Flavin, Listowel Business & Community Alliance, Cllr. Jimmy Moloney, Cathaoirleach, Kerry County Council, Rose Wall, Listowel Business & Community Alliance and Mike Scannell, Director, Economic & Community Development, Kerry County Council. Photo: Pauline Dennigan
KERRY County Council announced the deadline for applying for the 2022 Community Support Fund has been extended by a week to Monday, February 28, to allow as many community and voluntary organisations as possible to apply.
The Community Support Fund will provide significant financial supports to community and voluntary organisations and projects across the county.
A total of €750,000 is being made available through this year’s scheme. The fund, which is now in its eighth year, has supported over 2,500 projects since 2015.
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There are four main categories eligible for funding this year including:
• Rebuilding and Reconnecting Communities
• Tidy Towns Initiatives and Amenity Projects
• Community Economic Innovation
• Community Tourism, Festivals and Events
Application forms are available for completion online, through the following link: https://arcg.is/HKnqO
Queries can be made by email to the relevant Municipal District or the Community & Tourism Department of Kerry County Council (066) 7183680.
A STATUS Yellow Wind, Rain and Snow warning for has been issued by Met Éireann for Ireland as Storm Eunice is set to arrive this Friday.
However, it is possible the warning will be upgraded for some parts of the country over the next day or so.
Storm Eunice will track over Ireland on Thursday night and on Friday bringing very strong winds and falls of heavy rain, sleet and snow.
Some disruption is likely along with a possibility of coastal and spot flooding. Warnings will be updated on Thursday morning. The current warning is valid from 1am on Friday to 3pm later that day.
OVER 100 fines were issued to motorists for parking illegally during the Kerry v Dublin Allianz National Football League game in Tralee on February 5.
Gardaí confirmed 93 fines were issued for vehicles parked on footpaths with 13 for breaches interfering with flow of traffic.
The match in Austin Stack Park drew a capacity crowd of nearly 12,000 and a similar crowd is expected at the venue when Mayo come to play in Tralee on Saturday, March 12.
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A traffic management plan was put in place by An Garda Síochána and Kerry GAA from 4pm to 10pm on the evening of the match. A large parking area at Fels Point near The Rose Hotel was made available on the night for matchgoers.
Fines for impeding access for emergency vehicles and safe passageway for pedestrians and cyclists on both footpaths and cycle ways, had doubled from €40 to €80 from February 1.
Kerry host Donegal in a football league game this Sunday in Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney and matchgoers are asked to park responsibly.
.One of the needles found near the bottle bank in Garveys Supervalu Car Park on Wednesday morning. Photo: Mikey Sheehy
A LOCAL Councillor has contacted gardaí regarding used needles found this morning in a public car park in Tralee.
Fianna Fáil Cllr Mikey Sheehy was dropping off his children to school when he spotted three needles on the ground in the area of Garveys Supervalu Car Park close to the bottle bank.
He contacted the Tralee Municipal District enforcement officer who was on site within 10 minutes of him reporting the issue and he has cleared the area of the needles and of domestic waste.
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Cllr Sheehy also said he has contacted members of the South West Drug and Alcohol Taskforce, An Garda Siochana and Kerry County Council.
Cllr Mikey Sheehy
“This is a public health issue, the irresponsible actions of a handful of people could have unthinkable consequences,” he said.
While he recognised issues such as the one this morning were isolated, Cllr Sheehy asked the public to be vigilant when walking close to areas known for dumping and report an issue immediately.
He said all KCC maintenance crews and staff should be provided with the highest grade of protective equipment when clearing public bins and when on litter/dumping patrols.
UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry has announced that in line with the improvement in Covid numbers, they are now in a position to update visiting arrangements .
Visiting is being extended from 5 days to 7 days (Monday to Sunday inclusive). Patients can have two visits per week as per ward schedule that is currently in place.
Ideally it should be the same visitor for each visit but a second person can visit if circumstances deem it necessary.
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Visits for the weekend will be coordinated on Friday by the Visitor Co-Ordinator and submitted to security as per current practice.
Visits on Compassionate grounds shall continue to be managed as per current process.
Visitors are required to be vaccinated and if not they are required to wear PPE as per current practice.
Visitors should contact the Visitor Liaison Officer on 0871138053 to schedule their visit.
.Funding for works from Clash Cross to Ballymullen and Quill Street to John Joe Sheehy Road has been allocated.
KERRY County Council has been granted €29,564,872 under the 2022 investment programme for regional and local roads.
This tranche of funding will be used to provide maintenance and restoration works to a number of key regional and local road networks in Kerry.
Under the programme the Dale road (R556) has been awarded €2,200,000 for specific improvements while €400,000 has been made available for the pavement and footpath widening on Quill St to John Joe Sheehy Road.
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A specific improvement grant of €500,000 will be made available for Clash Cross to Ballymullen road and €200,00o for Tralee to Fenit realignment works.
A further €1,490, 000 will be made available for the development of the Tralee Northern Relief Road.
Over €13 million will be specifically invested in the improvement and restoration of regional and local roads with a further €2 million being set aside for maintenance works.
Other projects covered by the scheme include bridge rehabilitation, climate change adaptation and safety improvement works.
An increase of 4% on last year, this year’s overall total of €597m in government funding will allow for approximately 3,100kms of roads to be maintained and 2,550kms to be strengthened across Ireland.
Welcoming the announcement, Fianna Fáil Kerry TD Minister Norma Foley said: “The upkeep of our rural and regional road network is vital for the connectivity of communities in Kerry. This funding will also provide for restoration and climate proofing of rural roads which will ensure a safe driving experience for all road users.”
Fine Gael Kerry TD Brendan Griffin said; “This is vital funding to allow works to begin on a number of road improvement and safety schemes in the county”.
SAINT John of God Kerry Services is recruiting for a position to provide coordination and supervision of the implementation of the organisation’s person-centred approach to service delivery, in line with HSE National Framework for Person-Centred Planning in Services for Persons with a Disability and New Directions.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about quality improvement in person-centred services for adults with intellectual disabilities.
The ‘Person-Centred Approach Coordinator Day Services’ position is a One Year Fixed Term Contract 39HR/Week GRADE VI.
The role is as follows:
• Coordinate and supervise the implementation of the organisations person centred approach to service delivery in collaboration with the Day Services Management Team;
• Monitor all auditing & review systems to ensure compliance with the organisations Person Centred Approach policy, the HSE National Framework for Person-Centred Planning in Services for Persons with a Disability and New Directions;
• Support the identification of compliance gaps in collaboration with the Day Services Coordinating Team and/or Programme Manager;
• Ensure that Person Centred Plans are actively managed and reviewed across all day programmes in collaboration with the Day Services Coordinating Team;
• Review and development of person centred approach strategies, documentation and tools for use across day services and relevant platforms as deemed appropriate requested by the Programme Manager;
• Identify, develop and deliver education and training in New Directions and Person-Centred Approach for day service staff; Mentoring sessions to improve the quality of Person Centred Plan in day services.
• To collate, maintain and critique relevant data to ensure learning and continuous quality improvement;
The ideal candidate:
• Has relevant experience in the Disability or Social Care Services sector for a minimum of 3 years;
• Has a relevant 3rd level (QQI L8) qualification in Health/Social Care Management or equivalent;
• Has strong knowledge, leadership and experience of the HSE National Framework for Person Centred Planning for Persons with a Disability and New Directions Interim Policy
• Demonstrates evidence of continuous quality improvement in person centred planning;
• Is experienced in coordinating audits & compiling accurate reports as required by management;
• Has a clear comprehension of implementation strategy and future direction for PCA in adult day services;
• Has flexible work practices; excellent interpersonal, communication, ICT & organisational skills.
Please forward a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (explaining any gaps) to the Human Resources department by email to sjogkerry.recruitment@sjog.ie.
Applicants may be shortlisted. A panel may be formed from which further vacancies which may arise during the lifetime of the panel will be filled.
Saint John of God CLG is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date: 18th February 2022 at 5.00pm. (Late Applications will not be accepted)
Order of Finish qualifying round
Team M Mitchell 128
Team Mikey Sheehy 123
Team K Dinan Jnr 123
Team T O Halloran 119
Team Jason Daly 118
Team Tim Leahy 117
Team Jim O Connor 117
Team Pat Stack 117
Team John Collins 116
Team B Fitzgerald 115
Team Derek O Brien 115
Team B Waldron 112
Team Anton O Callaghan 108
Team Barry Moynihan 106
Team David Hennebery 86
Team Martin Mitchell has a bye to last 8 of Cup.
Draw for 1st match-play round next weekend
Mikey Sheehy v David Hennebery
Kieran Dinan V Barry Moynihan
Tony O Halloran V Anton O Callaghan
Jason Daly V Brian Waldron
Tim Leahy V Derek O Brien
Jim O Connor V Brendan Fitzgerald
Pat Stack V John Collins.
At least one game from each match must be played Saturday 19th. This is in order to manage the timesheets for all players.
Team Captains must submit their teams (4 single & 1 foursomes) to the Competition Sec by e mail or phone by 8pm on Thursday 17th. Team Captains will arrange the Saturday game between themselves, if any issues arise the Competition Committee decision will be final.
Tom O Driscoll will be the contact for the O Connor / Fitzgerald match.
Ladies results
Wednesday 9th Feb 9 hole Am Am
1st Sandra O Sullivan, Katrina Mehigan, Claire Benner 42pts
2nd Ber Walsh, Barbara Reen, Anne Moran 42pts
Sat/Sun 12th/13th Garvey’s Supervalu Spring League R1
Our u10s had a fantastic evening playing St. Brendan’s boys and girls. There was a fantastic atmosphere in the Complex as the children got their first taste of playing games against opposition. Future Warriors in the making.
Academy and u10s will be taking a break in line with the school midterms (21st and 24th Feb).
JUVENILE
U12 Boys T2
U12 Boys T2
Tralee Imperials 11-23 St. Mary’s
Q1 6-6
Q2 0-10
Q3 10-13
Q4 11-23
The team welcomed back head coach Henrique to training on Tuesday. Despite the loss, the coaches can see huge improvements in the boys and are looking forward to more games.
U12 Girls T1
Tralee Imperials 47-16 Kenmare Kestrels
U12 Girls T1 had a strong panel of 11 against Kenmare Kestrels.
The Imperials girls had a great 1st quarter with all 5 on the score sheet 18 to 4 end of the first.
Imperials kept a strong hold throughout despite Kenmare coming into the game in each quarter.
Excellent layups and rebounding stood to the girls and a low fouling game showed great improvements particularly when they have not played a game since December.
Final score 47-16.
Top scorers: Sofia Rybanska 10 pts, Sarah Chute 8 pts
U12 Girls T2
U12 Girls T2 with their new Sandy Feet Farm sponsored hoodies.
There was great excitement this week in training when Eleanor from Sandy Feet Farm presented the team with their new hoodies. Thank you to Sandy Feet Farm for their generous sponsorship. The girls are absolutely delighted with the new gear.
U14 Girls T1
St. Mary’s 20-71 Tralee Imperials
U14 Girls T1 continued their winning form with a good win against St. Mary’s in Castleisland Community Centre.
Imperials were quick out of the traps with Priya O Donovan and Saoirse McCarthy scoring well. 1st quarter score 6 – 16 to Imperials.
The second quarter saw Imperials stretch their lead with Emily Flynn and Ciara Costello in control under the boards and Anna Chute hitting shot after shot from distance. Half time 9 – 35
The third quarter saw Imperials pick up the pace taking advantage of their dominance under the boards to set up good team fast break scores. It was great to see selfless play from all the girls making the right passes at the right time to result in easy finishes. Scores coming this quarter from Anna O’Sullivan, Sophie Mitchell and Ciara Costello. Score after 3rd Quarter 15 – 51
The final quarter saw Imperials continue to score well through Priya O Donovan, Anna O Sullivan and Sophie Mitchell. Unfortunately, Emily Flynn who was having a huge game with 10 rebounds and 7 points suffered an ankle injury and had to leave the match. We wish Emily a speedy recovery.
It was a great team performance by all the girls. Final score St. Mary’s Castleisland 20 – 71 Tralee Imperials
Scorers:
Priya O’Donovan 24
Anna Chute, Anna O Sullivan 12
Emily Flynn 7
Ciara Costello, Sophie Mitchell 6
Saoirse McCarthy 4
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U18 Girls T1
TK Bobcats 49-42 Tralee Imperials
The u18 div 1 girls played Team Kerry Bobcats in the fifth round league game in Cumann Iosaef on Tuesday February 8th in the Div 1&2 league.
Imperials after a tough weekend of National Cup games were slow to start this game and were 21-8 to TK Bobcats at the end of the first quarter.
TK Bobcats Ella Quirke made a number of shots with the Imperials looking sluggish in defence and failing to capitalise in transition.
Lauren Smullen and Niamh Collins kept Imperials in touch with some fine outside shots leaving the score at half time 33-18 to TK Bobcats.
Tralee Imperials changed up the defence man to man and Holly O’Brien worked superbly on the floor throughout this quarter to get herself two nice floaters and bringing herself to the free throw line where she gained some additional scores.
The score at the end of the quarter was 35-29 to TK Bobcats.
The Imperials girls hustled well throughout the last quarter with Clodagh Murray rebounding well under the boards and Grace Lucid and Aisling Ni Ainifein making their outside shots.
The final score was 49-42 to TK Bobcats.
Top Scorers:
Niamh Collins 13, Holly O’Brien 11, Aisling Ni Ainiféin 6
SENIORS
Senior Ladies
St. Joseph’s 74-22 Tralee Imperials
MONTHLY TRAINING FEE
Monthly training fees for juvenile 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 busy weekend for the Warriors. On Saturday the Warriors continued their impressive form at home defeating Ballincollig 94-90 in the Complex. This stopped the Cork side unbeaten run. Less than 24 hours later the Warriors took on the same side in Ballincollig. This time it was Ballincollig the winners 79-74.
Up next for Garvey’s Tralee Warriors is Maree BC on Saturday 19th February @ 7.30pm. This will be the Warriors final home game of the regular season so be sure to get your ticket and support the team.
PEIL FAOI 7: Please note CHANGE of TIME and VENUE…..our 5th U7 session will commence at 11am on Sunday next (20th) in the CBS PRIMARY School in Cluain na Lobhar. We had another great turnout of Under 7 footballers at last Sunday’s 4th session of 2022 and bhí an-am ag gach duine and a brilliant hour’s football was played by Rock stars of the future.
Our bainisteoirí, 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, were very pleased with the efforts of the boys. (Dara had to rush off early as he was involved with the successful Kerry senior ladies in their game v Tipp….Ciarraí Abú!)
We’re looking forward to seeing every single U7 footballer in The Rock area at the CBS Primary School in Cluain na Lobhar* ag 11.00am maidin Dé Domhnaigh! We thank the school management for permitting us to use their fine facility. Fáilte mhór roimh chách. *Do you know that there was a leper hospital in the ‘Meadow of the Lepers’ in the middle ages?
PEIL FAOI 9: Please note CHANGE of TIME and VENUE…..the Under 9 boys will have their fifth session of 2022 on The Green CBS Astroturf pitch at 12.00 noon on Sunday next (20th). There are some great footballers in this U9 group! They are showing wonderful skill under the tuition of Mickey Collins Mike Lynch, Tim McMahon, TJ Hogan, Kevin Counihan, Finbar Canty, Brendan Smith and David Lucid.
SCÓR na nÓG: Time to think of Scór na nÓg 2022! It is expected that the Tralee Area Scór na nÓg competitions will take place shortly. Who’s getting ready to represent the Black’n’Amber in song, in story, in dance or in quiz! Have we a solo singer? Have we four lads to try the table quiz? (The girls’ section could do the same)! It would be nice if club members had a go!Competitions: Singing (one song), Quiz, Recitation or Story, Ballad Group (2 songs – harmony), Music Group (two tunes), Nuachleas (Sketch), Figure Dance and Set Dance. Our club has been represented at Munster level in all those disciplines on very many occasions in the last 50 years! Rules on kerrygaa.ie. The Kerry finals of Scór na nÓg are scheduled for Saturday 19th March. Times and venue have yet to be confirmed.
PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Please note the starting time….the Under 11 boys will train at 11.00am on the Astroturf at The Green CBS on Sunday next. (We’ll be there for the next few weeks). Well over two dozen boys worked on their skills and played excellent football last week! We hope to see more classy play…stylish and sophisticated…next Sunday again! Boys, ‘see you all at 11am on the The Green CBS Astroturf….a wonderful facility! (ii) Games to which we look forward: County League….(a) Round 1 on April 14th….(b) Phase 2 on June 2nd. Bainisteoirí/meantóirí: Wayne Quillinan, Colm Mangan, Miko Horan, Kenneth Cronin, Pat Carmody agus Gearóid Ó Tíocháin.
PEIL FAOI 13: (i) For the next 2 Fridays (18th, 25th February) our U13 boys will train between 6pm and 7pm in the KSA (Kerry Sports Academy) Hall at Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta na Mumhan (MTU). Be ready, boys, for occasional outdoor sessions. All training and football will take place under the direction of Pa Laide, Dan Aherne, Eoghan Ó Gealbháin, Martin Courtney, Ger Hobbert, David Scanlon and Jack Ó Muireagáin. Yes indeed, new boys always welcome….fáilte is fiche roimh pheileadóirí nua! (ii) Round 1 of our County League will take place on March 27th. Phase 2 will be played on 22nd May.
PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Our U15 boys were invited to the Gaeltacht chun páirt a ghlacadh i gComórtas Peile an Earraigh (an t-earrach = the spring). Imríodh na cluichí i nGallaras ar an Domhnach seo caite. Bhí an-lá againn. D’imríomar trí chluiche agus bhuamar gach ceann díobh, including the A Final against our Gaeltacht hosts. Na torthaí….AdeS: 7-6 agus An Léigiún: 1-1; AdeS: 5-4 agus Raonaithe Nemo: 1-2; AdeS: 6-5 agus An Ghaeltacht: 3-4. B’é Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, deartháir Dylan, captaen na foirne. Maith sibh, a leaideanna na Carraige! Gabhaimid mórbhuíochas do Chlub na Gaeltachta as cuireadh a thabhairt dúinn páirt a ghlacadh sa chomórtas. Ár bpainéal buacach: Oliver Lata, Rian Walsh, Max Nosidlak, Tomás Ó Conaill, Liam Ó Conaill, Alex Touhy, Gabriel Nosidlak, Ben Murphy (0-2), Gavin Ó Cathasaigh (1-1), Leon Ó Conchúir (3-0), Ronan Carroll (8-0), Naoude Derege (0-1), Jack Shanahan, Cormac Bastible (2-4), Jake Carmody (0-1), Seán Clifford, Eoghan Murphy, Brian Kavanagh, Adam Johnston, Ruairí Ó Loingsigh (1-0), Jayden Moriarty, Jack Ó Duigín, Tadhg Falvey, Paddy Lucid, Rory Kavanagh, Denis Griffin, Ryan O’Driscoll (3-6). Bainisteoir/meantóirí: Morgan Ó Conaill, Theo Ó Duigín, Rónán Ó Caomhánaigh, Ciarán Ó Conaill, Seosamh Breathnach. (ii) Training will take place on Sunday next (20th) in the Bishop’s Field from 2.30pm to 4pm. Training will be held on the MTU Astroturf from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday (17th). Other weekday sessions vary….depending on the availability of pitches (tuigeann an domhan is a mháthair gur club ollmhór sinn agus nach bhfuil ár ndóthain spáis againn!) It is expected that our interclub games will be played on Wednesdays. The Rock U15 team of mentors/trainers: Morgan O’Connell, Ronan Kavanagh, Ciarán Ó Conaill, David Courtney, David Clifford, Joe Walsh and Theo Ó Duigín. (iii) Our County League matches will take place from 30th March (round 1) to 27th April. The semi-finals will take place on 4th or 11th May and the final 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.
PEIL FAOI 17: (i) Minor Training: Mondays and Thursdays at 6pm. (ii) A challenge: On Sunday last (13th) we welcomed the boys of Bishopstown, Cork, to our Connolly Park home and played them in a very exciting and very worthwhile challenge match. Our boys had a very narrow victory and a win over any Cork team is always satisfying! Maith sibh, a leaideanna na Carraige! We thank the Baile an Easpaig boys and their mentors for making the long trip to Tralee and we hope to take up their offer of a return visit later in the summer. It was nice to see a former Rock club mentor, Brian Cuthbert, on the sideline with the Corkonians and he was ably assisted by his brother, Pat, and the great Larry Tompkins. Painéal na Carraige: Michael Tansley, Jack Slattery, Donnacha Horgan, Jake O’Connor, Jamie Horgan, Luke Casey, Seán Moynihan (captaen), 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. (ii) We’ll have a gym session on Monday next at 6pm. (iii) Town League: Our postponed Town League game v Ard Fhearta was rescheduled by Bord Thrá Lí for 6.30pm on Wednesday (16th). U17 mentors: Denis Sayers, William Kirby, Richie Conway and Kieran Browne.
PEIL FAOI 19: Our greatest sympathies to The Green (Tralee CBS) boys who were pipped in their Munster (Corn Uí Mhuirí) final game v The Sem on Saturday last. They played their hearts out, they gave ‘their almighty best’ but it was not to be! They went so far in the competition and got so close to a Munster medal but were unfortunate and unlucky at the final hurdle. Briseadh croí, gan dabht! However, the Blue’n’Gold will rise again! Kingdom footballers always do! Our thoughts are with Armin Heinrich, Ben Quilter, Ciarán de Brún, Jordan Kissane, Conor Horan, Donnacha Sayers, Ruairí O’Connell, James Charles, Cian Brosnan agus an comhbhainisteoir, Tim McMahon. Heroes all and The Rock is proud of them! Comhbhrón le muintir na Faiche uile. We also think of the Mercy Mounthawk Rock lads, Joey Nagle, Evan Foley, Paddy Lane and Cillian Litchfield, who gave a good account of themselves in the same competition. We also think of Cian Ó Duilleáin and his Gaelcholáiste comhimreoirí (teammates) who gave a good account of themselves in the Seán Ó Murchú Cup competition. The vagaries of sport!
LOTTO: Thanks to all who support our club lotto per (i) Maguires, Butchers, Caherslee, (ii) Siopa 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, and (ix) www.austinstacks.ie. Mórbhuíochas ó chroí don tacaíocht go léir.
CIARRAÍ: Good luck to Kerry and to our own Greg Horan, Jack Ó Sé and Dylan Ó Cathasaigh when they challenge Dún na nGall on Sunday next.
IOMÁNAÍOCHT: Sympathies to the hurlers of Kerry who lost to Cill Dara i bPáirc Aibhistín de Staic ar an Domhnach seo caite.
Sunday the 6th of February saw the Munster Badminton Inter-County competition return with grade D, H and F teams playing. In the first round the grade D team played Tipperary and Kerry won 7 games to 2.
The grade H team were beaten by Tipperary 6-3 and the Grade F team lost 7-2 to Waterford.
The second round of games saw Kerry D team beat Waterford 7-2 winning the munster competition and making it through to the All Ireland finals which will be held in April.
Unfortunately the grade H and F teams weren’t as successful with the H team losing to Limerick 7-2 and Clare beating Kerry 6-3 in the Fs.
A huge congratulations to the Grade D team for making it through to the All Ireland finals and the very best of luck to them in April.
Next inter county outings are being held on 20th Feb where we will see Grade C, E and G teams play.
The Munster Juvenile Closed Badminton Championships were held at Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre Sunday 13 February 2022.
In the girls singles Nicole Vesko and Essie Hickey had a close game with Nicole coming out on top with a win of 21-19 and 21-18.
Luke Marks and Gearóid Madden played it out in the boys singles final with Luke winning 21-11 and 21-6
Nicole Vesko and Triona Prenderville played together in the girls doubles beating runners-up Sophie Barry and Essie Hickey with a score of 21-12 and 21-11
Luke Marks and Ben Rooney played Sean Conway and James O’Connell in the boys doubles and Luke and Ben won 21-18 and 21-12.
Jakub Warmusz and Nika Setikatie were runners-up in the mixed final playing against Luke Marks and Nicole Vesko. The scores were 21-10 and 21-7.
Congratulations to Nicole Vesko and Luke Marks for winning the treble, a great achievement.
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Photo: Tom Bradley.
The Under 17 Munster Juvenile Closed Badminton Championships were held in MTU, Kerry Sports Academy.
Anna Lucy O’Sullivan beat Ciara Crofton in the girls singles whilst Jack Hickey beat Cormac Doyle in the boys singles.
The girls doubles saw Anna Lucy O’Sullivan and Katie Collins take the win over Edel O’Donoghue and Lea O’Donoghue whilst Jack Hickey and Cormac Doyle teamed up and played Ruadhan Donovan and Diarmuid Quirke, Jack and Cormac coming out on top.
Jack Hickey wins the treble after teaming up with Abbie Doyle and the two of them beating Gerard Ryan and Lil Howard Murphy in the mixed doubles final.
AN Garda Síochána is asking the public in Kerry to share with them any stories, material or memorabilia as they prepare mark the 100th Anniversary of the foundation of the force.
To mark this significant occasion, An Garda Síochána in Kerry are planning a number of events to be held across the Kerry Garda Division during the year.
A full events schedule will be announced shortly. Included in this will be a significant ceremonial event to be held at Listowel Garda Station later in the year, as Listowel Station is the site of the first Civic Guard (An Garda Síochána) Station, which was established in Kerry in 1922.
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The 100 year history of An Garda Síochána in Kerry is remarkable with acts of bravery and heroism while protecting and serving the people of Kerry.
The contribution by An Garda Síochána to communities across the county not just in their role as Gardaí but also in sport, music, culture, community life, charity work, volunteering and many other areas has been far-reaching.
To mark the centenary year, they are looking for members of the public to share with them any stories, material or memorabilia that they may have including;
• Details of relatives who may have served as Gardaí since 1922 in Co. Kerry
• Stories of heroism or bravery
• Interesting facts
• Examples of exceptional community work
• Examples of contribution to sport, music, arts and culture
• Books or documents or newspaper articles
• Photographs
• Old Uniforms
The public can get it contact with them at ky.centenary@garda.ie and attach photographs or other material and the Gardaí will get in touch with them.
A STATUS Yellow Wind Warning has been issued for Ireland on Wednesday into Thursday.
Westerly winds associated with Storm Dudley will reach mean speeds of 50 – 65km/h with damaging gusts of 80 – 110km/h, stronger on exposed coasts and on high ground.
A combination of high tide and strong winds will lead to flooding on exposed coasts. The warning is valid from 12 noon on Wednesday to 12 noon on Thursday.
.The launch of the Austin Stacks Golf Classic at Kirby’s Brogue Inn on Sunday evening. Photo by Joe Hanley
ROCKIE golfers and supporters gathered in Kirby’s Brogue Inn on Sunday evening for the launch of the 2022 Austin Stacks Golf Classic which takes place on Friday, March 25 at 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”.
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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
.The organising committee of the social Siobhan Power, Mary McQuinn and Lorraine Scanlon at the Austin Stacks Victory Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
CLUB SOCIAL: Austin Stacks GAA club celebrated in style last Saturday night (Feb 12th) as nearly 300 Rockies gathered in Ballygarry House Hotel for their Victory Celebration.
The focus of the night was of course the celebration of the club’s recent Co. Championship & Club Championship successes but due to covid the wins from 2020 of both Senior Club Championship & Town Championship were also celebrated. Our B team were celebrating too, as newly crowned champions of Div 5 and Junior Town League winners.
MC for the evening was Radio Kerry’s Tim Moynihan who did a superb job and certainly got the scoop of the night with Kieran Donaghy announcing that he has no club retirement plans at the moment much to the delight of the attendees.
Other speakers on the night included Club Chairman, Shane Lynch, Co. Board Chairman Pat O’Sullivan, Senior Manager, Wayne Quillinan, B Manager, Paddy Barry and Mikey Collins who spoke on behalf of the Ladies Club and encouraged members to all sign up for the Lidl Promotion and win a jersey set for Austin Stacks LGFA.
Senior Player of the Year went to Colin Griffin, B Player of the Year went to Conor Myers, the Supporter of the Year went to ‘The 16th Man’, a general award to our wonderful supporters who brought colour and excitement to the terraces throughout the season.
Elma Nix also received a presentation for her outstanding service as secretary of the club over the past 8 years. Meanwhile, Best Dressed Lady on the night went to Noelle Cregan and Best Dressed Man was Conor Donaghy.
The night began with a champagne reception at 6.30pm, followed by a delicious meal. After the medal presentation, ‘Heart & Soul’ provided the entertainment followed by DJ Francie Breen.
Yes, indeed it was a night to savour! It’s fair to say the Rockies enjoyed themselves and the party last well into the wee hours.
The club offers its sincere thanks to Event organisers Siobhan Power, Mary Mc Quinn, and Lorraine Scanlon who left no stone unturned to ensure everyone had a fantastic night. Thanks to wonderful hosts Ballygarry House Hotel. To MC extraordinaire Tim Moynihan.
The organising committee would also like to thank Elma Nix, Jimmy Browne, Nial Shanahan, Deirdre Power, Francie Breen, Adrienne McLoughlin Wayne Quillinan and Paddy Barry for their help also. For photos from the night, click here
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: Our Seniors get their seasons campaign up and running on this coming Sunday (20th Feb) when they play John Mitchels away in the opening round of the Tralee/St. Brendans League. Throw-in is at 11 .30am to give punters the opportunity to get to Killarney for the NFL game between Kerry and Donegal which starts at 1.45pm.
In round 2 the following Sunday (27th Feb) we are at home to Ballymac 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 dates yet fixed for the final.
MINOR FOOTBALL: We have three rounds to play in this season’s Town League with home games in all three. This Wednesday evening (16th Feb) we are due to play Ardfert at 6.30. Then on on Saturday (19th Feb) we play Ballymac and on the following Saturday (26th Feb) Churchill will be the opposition.
CLUB SOCIAL: Our Club Social will take place in Ballygarry House Hotel on this coming Saturday night (12th Feb). Hotel Bubbly Reception 6.30pm; Dinner at 7.30pm sharp; Followed by Medal Presentation; Band: Heart and Soul; DJ Francie Breen. Tickets: €50 each Pre-book your Tickets by Contacting: Siobhan Power 086 4014805 Mary McQuinn 087 0559455 Lorraine Scanlon 087 2428282.
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 (14th Feb) Jackpot, worth €3,900 was not won. The numbers drawn were 1, 9, 24, 31. The €20 winners were Michael Hickey and Fiachna Mangan, both c/o The Club; Paudie Hayles, c/o On-Line and Stacey Enright and Mags Kent, both c/o Husseys.
Next Monday’s Jackpot will be worth €3,950.
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: David Commane, London and formerly Haigs Tce.; Ann Lawlor, Donnybrook and formerly Chapel St.; Liam Waldron, Clonmore Villas; Tommy Christopher O’Brien, Middlesex (UK) and formerly Strand Road; Maureen Cronin (nee Scannell), Clahane, Ballyard; Betty Foran (nee O’Connor), Ballybeggan and Boherbee; Michael Gleasure, Castle Demesne; Margaret Tow (nee Finnerty), Harrow (UK) and formerly Fairies Cross; and Aela O’Keeffe (Kerins), Castlewood Park.
Upcoming Senior Fixtures
Tralee/St Brendan’s Senior League 2022
Rd 2 Sunday Feb 20th 11.30am
Kerins O Rahillys v Na Gaeil
Rd 3 Sunday March 6th 12.30pm
Churchill v Kerins O Rahillys
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN
Ladies football is one of the most popular growing sports in Europe. We in Kerins O’ Rahilly’s ladies section of the club are on a mission to promote this wonderful sport which has so many benefits in 2022.
In our club we can provide you with a great opportunity to learn the skills and play Gaelic football in a safe and fun filled environment. Our club is not only a sporting one, but one that provides friendship, community and support to those who need it.
A club is only as strong as its members. It is up to us to continue to build on the foundations laid by those before us to ensure we continue to get stronger in every way.
Recently moved, not played for a while or gave up playing!!! Well here’s your chance , contact Shirley on (086) 8713552 for more information on the various age groups. No prior experience necessary and everyone is welcome!
GAELIC4GIRLS
Calling all girls aged 8 – 12 years to participate in this initiative which will run for 10 weeks. Each girl is asked to pay €12 for the programme in total and she will receive a fabulous, colourful Gaelic4Girls jersey.
New girls always very welcome. Keep your eyes on our Facebook page for more information during the week.
U12s who were treated to chocolate hearts after training last Saturday.
U12 GIRLS
A great afternoon of football again in the Sport’s Academy last Saturday. A tasty treat was in store for everyone after their training session… a gorgeously wrapped, tasty chocolate Valentine heart made locally by Siobhán O’ Brien Murphy of Tralee Chocolate Heaven.
Well done to all of our coaches, your parents for bringing you and of course you the players! Future looks bright for these wonderful young ladies!
U14 GIRLS
Great to see players from our U14 ladies team down on the AstroTurf in the Sports Complex last Saturday morning . Welcome back girls and also welcome to your coaches Mark, Rory, Louise and Gary. See you again next week!
U16 GIRLS
2022… it’s been a few months ladies but we are back this week. Dust off those boots and be ready for action! Texts will be sent to you during the week.
MINOR AND SENIOR LADIES
And we’re back….
Starting next Wednesday at 7p.m. in CBS, The Green AstroTurf .
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Club Function Rooms to Rent.
The club currently have two function rooms available to rent.
The upstairs Pat Healy Room is a large function room perfect for exercise classes, seminars, meetings, private functions , parties etc.
Downstairs is a smaller more intimate venue again ideal for any event.
The rooms are available at hourly, daily or weekly rates.
For further information contact Katie at 087 6967542
Lotto Results
February 7th
09,10,15,24.
No Winner of Jackpot €3,800
No Match 3 winners €25
Draw for 4 €250 December 2022
Philomena Moriarty c/o The Shop
Paula O Sullivan c/o Rock St PO
John Higgins DD
Phyllis Herlihy c/o Klub
Deirdre Sugrue
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot of €3600 on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 02, 15, 16 &23. The five €30 consolation prizes went to:
Bria Savage Curraheen
Majella Daly Tonevane
Michael Lynch Curragraigue
Grainne Mulvihill Online
Grace Ferris Beaufort
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €3700 and the draw will take place on Sunday night 20/02/2022 at 9-15PM. Lotto tickets can be purchased online https://www.locallotto.ie/play.asp?LL_ID=1328&PC=0 from any club officer or at the following outlets:
O’Sheas Shop and Service Station Blennerville
Poff Motors Dingle Road
Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers Manor
Noyeks Mile Height
Byrnesworth
Skelper Quanes
Keanes of Curraheen
Betty’s Bar
Rock Inn
Many thanks to all who contribute to our weekly Club Lotto. The Club cannot emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends and work colleagues. The Lotto is now a critical source of funds for the Club.
We are appealing to all club members to promote our lotto at this time to ensure our clubs future viability.
Please have your lotto entries in by 7pm, every Sunday evenings.
SCÓR na nÓG
Scór is back! It is expected that the Tralee Area Scór na nÓg competitions will take place shortly. It’s time to get ready! Competitions: Singing (one song), Quiz, Recitation or Story, Ballad Group (2 songs – harmony), Music Group (two tunes), Nuachleas (Sketch), Figure Dance and Set Dance. Rules on kerrygaa.ie. The Kerry finals of Scór na nÓg are scheduled for Saturday 19th March. Times and venue have yet to be confirmed.
Juvenile Academy
We’re back starting the 20th of February from 11am-12pm. Our Juvenile Academy is open to all boys & girls under 5 to under 13. We will be in the Kerry Sports Academy in North Campus in Munster Technological University every Sunday. It is €2 per child. Come and take part any further information contact Michael on 086-3855428 or come along any Sunday and we will send you on details of events or activities through the club messaging service.
Lidl LGFA
If anyone shops in Lidl could you download the Lidl Plus app and choose St Pats LGFA, any few stamps collected can help. Completed stamps cards must be sent via the Lidl Plus app by the 27th of March.
St Pats GAA/LGFA Blennerville
Thanks to all the girls & ladies who braved the rain and the mud at St Pats on Sunday morning to ‘Give-it-a-Go’. We hope that you enjoyed your morning joining in with some of our existing groups. It was great to see families and girls coming along to try it out for the first time & having fun. Remember we always welcome new players throughout the year so if the rain put you off check our social media pages for information on the relevant training sessions beginning this week. We welcome all abilities form all town localities & the Blennerville area. Thanks very much to all the coaches, caterers & administrators for making the morning a success.
Irish Life Steps Challenge 2022
St Pats are currently in 18/184 in the Irish Life table so far combined we have walked 12142.5km. Well done to anyone taking part, there is still time left for us to walk even more. Enjoy the fresh air and get those walking shoes on.
Seniors
Our seniors begin their 2022 season this Sunday the 20th of February when we play Ballymac in Ballymac at 11.30am in Round 1 of the St Brendan’s Senior League. Please come and support the team.
Good Luck
To Kerry against Donegal in Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney at 1.45pm on Sunday the 20th of February.
Congratulations
To Kerry Ladies who won against Tipperary in the Lidl Ladies National Football League where Anna Murphy was part of the panel.
To Adrian & Marian Greaney on their new baby Zara Greaney.
To Ryan O Donoghue and & Paula Casey on their recent engagement.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Bridget (Breda) Cahill (Nee O Rahilly) USA, Sean Adams Glin, Maureen Cronin Ballyard and Betty Foran Ballybeggan.
Lotto results: Winning numbers were 1; 3; 18; 31. Lucky dip winners of €20 were: Pat & Geraldine McLaughlin, Myra Daly, John Cleary, Emer Hogan, Gunther Seich. Next Tuesday’s jackpot will be €6,400.
U9s: The u9s boys took to the astro last Sunday morning in the MTU and were delighted with the extra space and freedom of the outdoors. After an energetic warm up, we practised the pick up and solos. There was fierce character and grit shown in the matches at the end of the session and all coaches were very impressed!
U11s: We had 23 U11s training last Sunday morning in MTU. This week we concentrated on the Punt and Hook kick followed by a shooting drill. We finished up with a possession game. All the lads performed with great credit and no shortage of skill. All going well we will see ye all again next Sunday.
U15s: Our u15 team had another gym session last Friday night. This gym work will continue every Friday (6-7pm) in the club gym for the next few months. Last Sunday we took part in the Comórtas an Earraigh in Gaeltacht. Despite only having 17 players the lads played some super football.
First game was against Laune Rangers who proved too strong for us winning by 2-7 to 1-2. Our second game saw us have a ding dong battle with Spa, finishing in a draw at full time. Our final group game was against the hosts An Gaeltacht.
Despite An Gaeltacht being a more physical team it was our lads who knuckled down and sprang a surprise, winning by 3-4 to 2-5. Those results saw us into the C final where we faced Spa again.
Once again this was a very even match. Spa led by a point at halftime but our lads edged the second half to deservedly win by 1-9 to 2-5. Our panel was: Iarla Hanafin, Jack Kelly, Daragh Morris, Cathal Fitzgerald, Cillian Griffin, Ruadhan Clifford, Brain Heaphy, Jeaic Canty, Jamie Schoenmaker, Jake Coffey, Conor Lucey, Paddy McElligott, Brian Reidy, Liam Cooper, Fionn Daly, Will Somers & Malachy Warr.
U17s: Our minor team got their season off to a winning start last Sunday when they defeated Kerins O’Rahillys by 2 points in the Town Board. Final score: Na Gaeil 1-8, Rahillys 2-3.
Cards: The weekly 45 card game is back. Every Wednesday night, starting at 9pm sharp. Bring your own partner or come along and we will get you a partner.
Bingo: A message from Niamh Burke….Na Gaeil Bingo Committee are on a recruitment drive looking for volunteers to help at their weekly Monday night Bingo, once every 5 to 6 weeks on a rota basis from 7.30pm to 10.00 pm. This is a vital fundraiser for Na Gaeil and also is a much loved weekly social event for all our patrons. If interested please leave your name and contact details at the clubhouse. I want to thank our existing Committee members who have given their time and energy so generously for our bingo for over a decade now.
Scór na nÓg: Scór na nÓg will be starting shortly. This is for secondary school students under the age of 17 on the 1st January 2022. There are competitions in Figure Dancing, Set Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation, Novelty Act (drama), Instrumental Music and Quiz. If there are adults in the club interested in mentoring any of the above, or any teenagers interested in competing, please contact Margaret on 086 0855008.
Green CBS: Hard luck to the Green C.B.S. and our clubmen Liam Óg Kingston & Tadhg Reen who lost out to St. Brendans College in the Corn Uí Mhuirí final last Saturday.
Win a House: Win a house in Killarney with Kerry GAA. For €100 you could win a stunning new build A-rated 3 bedroom house superbly located just off the Park Road in Killarney. Kerry GAA is also running numerous other promotional draws throughout the fundraising campaign. The earlier you purchase your “Win a House in Killarney” ticket (or tickets!) the more draws you will be entered into. Remember all tickets purchased before the deadline for each promotional draw will entitle you to be entered into all promotional draws thereafter. Support your club and support your county. Go to kerrygaa.ie and buy your ticket today. If you’re not in you can’t win!
Our main pitch is closed to everyone until further notice, this is to ensure that it is in the best condition for all our teams.
Kerry Teams
Congratulations to the Kerry hurling team and management on a victory over Kildare in Austin Stacks Park on Sunday
Kerry 4-18 Kildare 2-16
Well done to the Kerry Senior Ladies on their win over Tipperary in Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney on Sunday
Kerry 0-11 Tipperary 1-04
Coiste Na nÓg
Our u17 minors faced Ardfert in our first game of the season taking part in the Tralee /St Brendan’s combined boards league at the pitch in Churchill. We battled a strong Ardfert side manfully in the first half and trailed by 2 points at half time.
This was in no small due to the superb performance of Cathal White who assumed the position between to posts at the last minute and a solid performance of our full and half back lines (Michael Culloty, Aidan Horgan, Tom Long, Luke Horgan, Diarmuid Galvin and William O’Donoghue).
At midfield Sean Rice and Shane Gilroy played pivotal roles. Jack Slattery did trojan work as a sweeping centre forward and our forwards Jamie Burke, Mark O’Connor, Micheal Savage and Sam Mansfield acquitted themselves well in difficult conditions.
In the second half our tired legs and a stiff oncoming wind allowed Ardfert to finish deserving winners on a score line of 4-6 to 1-2
Academy
The date is set Academy will return on 13th March 2022
We will have an information morning at the pitch from 11 am-12pm on Sunday 6th March
Tell our young football stars to keep an eye out in school for our club reps that will be calling to have a chat with them
More info closer to the time
Ladies
Registration for Ladies 2022
This is a reminder that Ballymacelligott GAA member registration is now open for the 2022 season. The Ladies’ rates are now available and will appear on the club website (www.ballymacgaa.com ) mid-week.
We ask that you register as soon as possible. We also have a significant amount of big bills in February and March: Insurance and Affiliations are two of the big ones.
You can register online using the link on our website.
There is an additional facility this year that allows you to pay your membership in instalments.
We thank everyone in advance for our club membership
School Football
Well done to our young ladies who were part of the Mercy Mounthawk Junior Team who beat St. Annes Tipperary in the Munster semi-final during the week, they now go on to play Skibbereen in the final
Ballymac Health and Wellbeing
The committee will meet in clubrooms on Tuesday 15th February 8pm.
Anyone interested in joining or coming along to see what’s it all about is very welcome on Tuesday or contact Oonagh 087 7532949 or Joanne 0876744334
Votes of Sympathy
We would like to offer our sympathy to Sheila Barnes and family on the recent passing of Ned late of Kylebeg Tralee. RIP
Lotto
Last Monday night’s Play Ball Lotto Draw was made by Fionnán Fitzgerald, Maureen O’Shea, and Eamon Moriarty on camera.
The Jackpot was €12,700.00.
The numbers drawn were 3, 13, 29, and 30 There was no winner of the jackpot.
Congratulations to the three lucky dip winners.
€30.00: Theresa Lonergan
€20.00 Stephen O’Brien
€20.00 Aidan O’Connor
Next week’s Jackpot is €12,800.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Monday 14th February after 7.30 pm
One lucky dip winner will win a fabulous prize of a meal for two worth €80 at the Romantic Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa.
Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased from our Club force app or from
or via our mobile app and our sellers are Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe and The Half Way Shop. The closing time for entries from the shop will be 4pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.
UNDER 7 BOYS & GIRLS
We had a great start back to training this morning. We had the luxury of training indoors so the wet weather didn’t affect the enthusiasm of the boys and girls.
All the boys and girls got stuck in and were fabulous for the first day of the season. It was lovely to see new faces. We will be training next Sunday at 11am in our complex in ballyseedy. New players always welcome.
U8/U10/GIRLS
It really was a cold and bitter February morning to kick off the 2022 season, but despite the low temperatures and cold showers, we had a good turnout of eager players.
With coaches Tanya, Padraig and John also ready to go, it was important to keep the girls moving to ensure they didn’t get cold on the day.
So, after some quick warm-up exercises, we went straight into a few drills, both kicking and passing, to make sure that none of the players had forgotten anything from last season – and looking at the skills on offer, it was great to see that they had been practicing over the winter.
In particular the new girls who had come up from the u6 group, showed that they were well prepared to wear the John Mitchel’s jersey with pride for years to come. Following the drills, we had a quick game, with the instruction for all players to keep moving, find a teammate, work hard and get scores.
All were achieved and we were delighted to see the commitment on offer. The players were sent home with some homework skills to practice during the week and training continues next Sunday at 11am. We are really looking forward to welcoming new players this year and there is no doubt that with the talent available to us, we will be having a fantastic year. New players always welcome
U12/14/16Girls
Training days and times yet to be decided stay tuned for more information
New players always welcome
UNDER 9
John Mitchels Sunday Morning Juvenile Academy returned on Sunday last & once again we had fantastic numbers. It was great to see so much activity with exercise, games & most of all FUN!! We are always looking for new members so please come up & give it a go & see how you get on. All coaches are full vetted & always put FUN first.
Any enquiries please ring Mark on 086 3595581
Hope to see you all again next for some more FUN, games & exercise.
UNDER 11 BOYS
We had our first training session of the year this Sunday morning. We had a fantastic session concentrating on the core skills along with some high intensity drills, we finished the session with two high tempo games. Thanks to all the kids and coaches for a very enjoyable first morning. Please remember to practice the skills that we spoke about this morning at home during the week. We continue training next Sunday morning on the Astro at 9.45 am. Mitchels Abú
Players at the medal presentation held in Chamfers on Saturday 12th at 6.30 for the u 13 team 2020&2021 who won division 1 of county league for two consecutive years.
UNDER 13 BOYS
On Saturday February 12th a presentation evening was hosted in Chamfers for the under 13 teams of 2020 and 2021 to mark their success in a number of competitions including winning division 1 of the county league for two consecutive years.
Special guests on the night was Joe Costello, Games Development Officer of the Kerry County Board who paid tribute to the players and the management team on their success. Joe also presented the medals and John Mitchel’s tops kindly sponsored by Horan’s Fruit and Veg, John Keane Electrical and the John Mitchel’s club.
A special word of thanks to the parents and families of the players who played a massive role in organizing the event. Johnny spoke on the night and acknowledged the commitment of the players and their families and thanked the previous Chairman Denis Mannix, Juvenile chairman Mark Mc Evoy and all the club officers for their support.
A great night was had by all and a thank you to all who made it such a successful evening in John Mitchel’s original home. Congratulations to all of the players and a very special word of thanks to their management team Johnny Brosnan, Sean Field, Rodney Breen and John Collins for their tremendous work and commitment with the group of players.
Onwards and upwards for all these players for 2022.
Training Starts on Monday 14/01/2022 at 5.45pm. New players always welcome.
Club officials at the medal presentation held in Chamfers on Saturday 12th at 6.30 for the u 13 team 2020&2021 who won division 1 of county league for two consecutive years.
UNDER 15 BOYS
Training commences for the u 15 boys on Wednesday at 5.45 and Fridays at 5.30. Don’t forget your gumshields. All new players welcome
UNDER 17 Boys
Our U 17s play Na Gaeil on Saturday the 18th of February at 3.00pm in Ballyseedy.
Please show your support. Training on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6.00-7.15, New players always welcome.
SENIOR LADIES
Our senior ladies started back on Sunday in terrible conditions. They worked on fitness and working together as a team. We also want to say best of luck to one of our senior ladies who was in Killarney on Sunday with the Kerry Team. All the best from your team mates and management team.
SENIOR MEN
Our seniors face Austin Stacks on Sunday 20th of February at 11.30am in Ballyseedy in the Town League.
Please show your support
CLOTHES COLLECTION
We have a clothes bank on site having joined up with St Vincent De Paul to raise much needed funds for both John Mitchel’s and SVP. All donations welcome.
Club WALKWAY
Our walkway is open for everyone to enjoy come along and take part in a healthy lifestyle. Please note this is a smoke free and dog free zone.
BINGO:
We were delighted to be back at bingo on Wednesday the 9th of February. It was great to see everyone again and to welcome new faces also. Bingo will continue every Wednesday. Eyes down at 8.30pm sharp. So come along to Chamfers John Joe Sheehy Rd Tralee and enjoy the fun.
LOUNGE Room
We welcomed all parents to our lounge room on Sunday where they enjoyed a cup of tea/coffee while training commenced. Our lounge room will be open every Sunday so come along relax and enjoy your cuppa.
JOHN MITCHEL’S SPORTS COMPLEX:
If anyone is interested in hiring the hall for indoor soccer, basketball or indoor dance and fitness classes please contact immediately as only a few spaces available
Our Astro in our sports complex at Camp Ballyseedy is available for bookings. For further information contact the club reception on 066 7197070.
CHAMFERS
We are also hiring out our old clubhouse on the John Joe Sheehy Road beside Aldi. You can hold dance classes, meetings, fitness classes, book clubs you name it we can cater your needs. For more information, please call us on0667197070 and we will be glad to assist
MEMBERSHIP
Hi folks our membership is now reopen again for the coming season. Sign up through the link below. We will also be available to take membership every Sunday at Ballyseede from 10 am to 12 noon.
https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp…
MERCHANDISE: John Mitchel’s Training Gear
Please use the link below to see all the merchandise available to purchase.
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https://www.oneills.com/…/john-mitchels-gaa-kerry.htm
BLOCK 11 GYM
Anyone wanting to do a bit of exercise while the kids are training on a Sunday morning, or any evening can avail of the on-site gym for as little as €5.00 each time or €40.00 per month. It would be a great way to stay fit, especially in the cold wet weather. There is a huge range of equipment to avail from and help is always on hand. Please contact Oliver for more information.
WIN A HOUSE IN KILLARNEY
Help our Club to win a cash prize! Please nominate our club when you buy your ticket online for the €100 Kerry Gaa house draw. Support the club and support the County. Buy online at www.kerrygaa.ie #YourKeyToTheKingdom
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SYMPATHY:
The death has occurred of Larry Keane
Mein, Ahaneboy, Knocknagoshel, Kerry / Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Liam Waldron
Clonmore Villas, Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Ann Lawlor
Chapel Street, Tralee, Kerry / Donnybrook, Dublin
The death has occurred of David Commane
Haigs Terrace, Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Tommy Christopher O’Brien
Ruislip, Middlesex, UK and formerly of Strand Road, Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Bridie Prendergast (née McCarthy)
Ballycarthy, Ballyseedy, Tralee, Kerry / Borrisokane, Tipperary
The death has occurred of Michael Gleasure
Castle Demesne, Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Betty) Foran (née O’Connor)
The death has occurred of Maureen Cronin (née Scannell)
Clahane, Ballyard, Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Seán Adams
The Avenue, Glin, Limerick / Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Margaret Tow (née Finnerty)
Harrow, UK and late of Fairies Cross, Oakpark, Tralee, Kerry
The first in a series of coaching workshops hosted by Colm O Brien GDA was held las Saturday. These workshops will continue for the three weekends from 10 to 12pm on Saturday at the MTU Kerry Sports Academy where topics such as goalkeeping, attacking and defensive play will be covered. We looking forward to seeing as many coaches and managers as possible in attendance.
Registration:
Membership registration is open for this year via the Clubforce app or website. We would encourage all players to register before returning to training. Players must be registered before taking part in any match. The link to the registration page is available on Facebook.
Return to Play
Many of the underage hurling teams have returned to play. Dates and time are as follows:
U7 Hurlers train on Saturdays 3-4pm at the MTU Sports Hall.
U9 Hurlers train on Fridays 6-7pm in the Sports Complex.
U11 Hurling will return on Tuesday, 22nd of Feb 7-8pm CBS The Green astro
U13 Hurlers train on Fridays 6-7pm, at CBS The Green astro. This group will also have some hurling wall sessions on Tuesdays 6.30 to 7.30pm in Dromakee, Kilflynn until 22nd February.
U15 Hurling Tuesday and Thursdays 7.30 to 8.30pm, CBS The Green astro
New players are always welcome to come along and to give it a go. Playing equipment is available to borrow. Contact David on 085 1355566 for more details
Alan Cantwell reports on the two InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League 2021/2022 – games between Garveys Tralee Warriors and Tradehouse Central Ballincollig on Saturday and Sunday. First up Warriors home game…
Nikola Roso lays up a score. Photo: Liam Ryan
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 94
Tradehouse Central Ballincollig 90
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors and Tradehouse Central Ballincollig took a win apiece over the weekend as the sides met twice in 24 hours in their Round 13 and the delayed Round 9 fixtures in the InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League.
The Warriors maintained their perfect League home record with a 94-90 win on Saturday, and in doing so brought Tradehouse Central Ballincollig’s 11 game winning streak to an end.
The following day the teams reassembled in the Ballincollig Community School with the home side exacting a hard-fought victory to guarantee top spot in the Southern Conference as the League playoffs positions come into sharp focus.
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The Warriors got the two-day event off to a winning start in Tralee with both sides contributing to an entertaining and exciting encounter.
The teams were level at the end of the opening quarter after Darragh O’Hanlon opened his and the Warriors account with a three.
Scores from Aaron Calixte, Nikola Roso, Daniel Jokubaitis and Eoin Quigley were negated by efforts from Andre Nation, Keelan Cairns, Kieran O’Sullivan and Padraig Lucey to see the sides level at 19-19.
The sides were level again at halftime after the Warriors had pushed ahead early in the second with Calixte firing in his first effort from distance.
Kieran Donaghy drives to the board. Photo: Liam Ryan
Milorad Sedlarevic replied in kind for Ballincollig to launch a run of scores for the Cork side through the impressive Nation and Adrian O’Sullivan that saw them wrestle back the lead of 43-38.
However, the Warriors finished the half on a high with scores from Roso, Brandon Cotton and a crowd pleasing lay up from Kieran Donaghy saw the sides level at 45-45 at the long break.
The Warriors embarked on a run of their own early in the third with Darragh O’Hanlon twice finding the basket from distance and when Calixte followed his example, the home side moved into a decisive 64-51 lead.
Ballincollig’s shooting quality was called upon and O’Sullivan, Nation and Sedlarevic duly obliged to cut the gap back to 4 but a late Jokubaitis effort from inside saw the Warriors take a 73-67 lead into the final quarter.
Nikola Roso produced some of his best minutes this season in the final quarter to dominate under the Ballincollig board and help himself to four scores in a row, but the visitors were also finding scores when they needed, and four threes from Sedlarevic, Nation, O’Sullivan and Keelan Cairns turned the game around and saw them lead 84-81 with 4 minutes remaining.
However, the Warriors regained their footing and when O’Hanlon fired in his fourth three of the game and Roso was again on the mark they took a commanding 90-84 lead into the final minutes.
Roso and Calixte made maximum use of three visits to the line and despite two late threes from Sedlarevic and Nation, the Warriors had done enough to keep their perfect home record intact and in turn bring Ballincollig’s impressive 11-game winning run to an end.
Top scorers: Garvey’s Tralee Warriors: Nikola Roso 27, Aaron Calixte 23, Darragh O’Hanlon 16
Tradehouse Central Ballincollig: Andre Nation 35, Milorad Sedlarevic 18, Kieran O’Sullivan 12
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Tradehouse Central Ballincollig 79
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 73
Brandon Cotton fires in a three. Photo: Liam Ryan
Just less than 24 hours after the game in Tralee it was a case of take-two as the sides took to the court again in Ballincollig Community School to fulfil the Round 9 clash originally slated for 3rd January that was postponed due to Covid.
Dylan Corkery got Ballincollig off to a fast start with a lay-up and when Andre Nation and Keelan Cairns hit two major scores the hosts led 8-4.
Nikola Roso continued his good form from the previous day with the three scores for the Warriors before Pau Cami Galera pushed Ballincollig 14-10 ahead.
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Fergal O’Sullivan had the last say in the quarter with a trademark three to cut the Ballincollig lead to 14-13 at quarter time.
Ballincollig had the better of the exchanges in the second quarter with Milorad Sedlarevic, Padraig Lucey and Nation all in range with the Warriors response coming from Eoin Quigley, Aaron Calixte and Daniel Jokubaitis.
However, Cairns hit a significant three late on and Nation pulled up for two floated efforts to see the home side’s advantage out to 36-27 at half time
Daniel Jokubaitis launches from distance. Photo: Liam Ryan
The Warriors got right back into contention in the third with Roso and Quigley hitting early scores before a Calixte three cut the gap to a single score.
Sedlarevic hit two huge threes to restore the Ballincollig lead before Lucey batted in a rebound to push the gap out to 5.
However, Brandon Cotton planted his feet and fired down a cracking three before a Kieran Donaghy effort levelled the game at 57-57 at three quarter time.
The Warriors drove on in the final quarter and when Cotton, Roso and Calixte combined to ease into a 5-point lead midway through the period.
However, Ballincollig were in no mood to cough up another defeat as Kieran O’Sullivan hit a huge three to bridge the gap before Adrian O’Sullivan produced one of his showpiece threes to take back the lead.
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It proved to be the killer score as Ballincollig saw out the win with Andre Nation and Adrian O’Sullivan copper-fastening the victory with six from six from the free throw line.
Top scorers: Tradehouse Central Ballincollig: Andre Nation 22, Milorad Sedlarevic 11, Pau Cami Galera 9
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors: Nikola Roso 18, Aaron Calixte 18, Daniel Jokubaitis 13
Next up for the Garvey’s Tralee Warriors is a clash with NUIG Maree at the Tralee Sports Complex in their last home Southern Conference fixture of the season with tip off at the regular time of 7.30pm.
.Minister for Eduation Norma Foley TD with Dan O’Shea Enterprise Holdings, pupil Nadya, Brendan Grieve Enterprise Holdings, Mary Connolly Principal, pupil Niamh and Deputy Principal at the presentation of ‘ Why the moon travels” books by Enterprise Holdings as part pf the ROAD Forward Campaign at Caherleaheen National School, Tralee on Monday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin
ENTERPRISE Rent-A-Car and Children’s Books Ireland today launched an initiative to give away 1,900 copies of ‘Why the Moon Travels’ by Oein DeBhairduin to children at 64 school across Ireland at an event in Tralee attended by Minister for Education Norma Foley.
The donation is part of Enterprise’s ROAD (Respect, Opportunity, Achievement and Diversity) Forward programme, which is a $55 million global initiative funded by Enterprise’s philanthropic arm, the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, to promote early childhood development, youth health and wellness, and career and college preparation.
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Through the ROAD Forward initiative, more than 1,900 sixth class pupils from across Ireland will receive their own copy of Why the Moon Travels, a collection of folk tales rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community collected by Oein DeBhairduin and beautifully illustrated by Leanne McDonagh.
Students at Caherleaheen National School in Tralee, were among the first pupils to receive copies of the book through the programme at a special event attended by Minister Foley.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Foley said; “I am delighted to be launching the ROAD Forward initiative here in Tralee. Introducing children to reading at a young age is crucial and initiatives like this go a long way to fostering an appetite for reading in our schools. It is said that books are uniquely portable magic and this initiative will transport a myriad of Irish children and young people into a world of Irish folk and fantasy through the power of reading.”
“‘Why the Moon Travels’ which preserves and showcases the wonderful oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community. I hope all the pupils receiving a copy of this book enjoy it and share with their friends and families the unique tales it captures.”
Minister for Eduation Norma Foley TD with Drum teacher Martin, Darragh, Ewan, Aaron and Sean (back) pupils Jakub, Dan O’Shea and Brendan Grieve Enterprise Holdings, Elaina Ryan CEO Children’s Book Ireland, Mary Conn0lly School Principal and Vivian Nolan Chairperson Board of Management at the presentation of books by Enterprise Holdings as part pf the ROAD Forward Campaign at Caherleaheen National School, Tralee on Monday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin
Speaking of the initiative, Enterprise’s Managing Director for Ireland, Brendan Grieve, said: ‘Enterprise has a long-standing relationship with communities across Ireland and we continue to support this through initiatives such as ROAD Forward, which stands for Respect, Opportunity, Achievement and Diversity. These are values that are central to everything we do at Enterprise.’
‘We’re incredibly proud to partner with Children’s Books Ireland and are grateful to Norma Foley for supporting today’s launch. It’s a brilliant book, which I hope will give a lot to the pupils. As a father of four, I understand the positive impact that a love of reading can have on children and the opportunities that it can bring as both a source of pleasure and empowerment. I hope the children enjoy Why the Moon Travels and that it helps to foster a life-long love of the written word.’
Elaina Ryan, CEO, Children’s Books Ireland said, ‘What a gift the Enterprise ROAD Forward programme will be for almost 2,000 sixth class students all over Ireland. ‘Why The Moon Travels’ won the Judges’ Special Award and the Eilís Dillon Award at our 2021 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards, and we are sure that it will captivate young readers’ attention as much as it did ours. With Enterprise’s support, we will ensure that children have access to excellent stories from diverse perspectives and support wonderful Irish-published work in the process.’
Enterprise Holdings first announced its ROAD Forward programme in November 2020 through its philanthropic arm, the Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The $55 million, global initiative focuses on promoting Respect, Opportunity, Achievement and Diversity (ROAD) for youth and families by addressing three areas in need of urgent attention: early childhood development, youth health and wellness, and career and college preparation.
KERRY County Council is inviting applications from festivals in Kerry for funding which has been provided by Fáilte Ireland under the Festivals and Participative Events Fund for 2022. Funding of €75,000 is being provided to Kerry events for this year.
The funding scheme will support festivals and events that will drive domestic tourism and help to improve the visitor experience. To be considered for funding under the programme, the following applies:
• Events must have a minimum expenditure of €10,000.
• Festivals must generate a minimum of 500 visitor or tourist bed nights in paid accommodation.
• Other participative events must generate a minimum of 800 visitor or tourist bed nights in paid accommodation.
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They key objectives of the fund are to attract and develop domestic and international visitors in the shoulder season; to increase bed-nights and benefit the local economy; and to raise awareness of the region internationally.
Eligible costs which may be funded include marketing activity, programming of events, and development activities such as training and feasibility studies.
Application forms and the programme guidelines are available to download at: http://www.kerrycoco.ie/tourism/ and queries can emailed to TourismOffice@kerrycoco.ie.
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, 1 March, 2022. Further information is available from the Tourism Unit at 066 7183591.
.Edel Crowley, Sarah Corridon, Cian Donovan, Donnacha O’Regan and Tom O’Brien with bikes on display at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE generosity of spectators and exhibitors was the highlight of a fundraising car show in Tralee on Sunday.
Members of Kerry Motor Club organised the show to raise funds for member James Quinlan who suffered a brain haemorrhage in New York late last year.
The Waterville man remains in intensive care in a Manhattan Hospital and the club ran Sunday’s fundraiser to help offset some of the medical bills he faces.
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An estimated 250 cars lined the Brandon Car Park in Tralee on Sunday afternoon. Each driver of a show car donated to the fund while members of the public also paid large sums of money to see the cars.
While no exact figure has been reached just yet it is estimated that between €15,000 and €20,000 was collected on the day. The oldest car on show was a 1922 Peugeot Type One-63.
Maurice, Aaron and Dominic Flynn with the 1922 Peugeot 163 at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Owner Michael Crean from Camp spent the last 20 years restoring the car and it made its first public appearance on Sunday.
“It turned 100 years old on February 10,” he said. “I just love French cars. I found the chassis in Kildare and have been working on it for 20 years.”
Richard Bono and Brendan Farmer showed off a 90-year-old Riley – the car was bought brand new by Richard’s brother law in London in 1932 and it has remained in the extended Bono family ever since.
London Irish Motor Club members Paul Alexander and Lee Robins received a special award on the day for the furthest travelled. They brought a 1993 Subaru Legacy from London for the event.
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Several star attractions at the show traced almost the entire history of the World Rally Championship.
These included a Ford Focus World Rally Car from the Mid-2000s, a Ford Escort Cosworth from the 1990s and an ex-Billy Coleman Ford Escort Mk2 from the 1970s.
Kerry’s oldest rally car, a 1953 DKW was on show while one of the special guests at the show was current World Rally Championship star, Paul Nagle. Local motorcycle racers displayed the bikes they usually race at Mondello Park.
Every club in the county, including promoters Kerry Motor Club, Killarney and District Motor Club, Kingdom Veteran, Vintage and Classic Car Club and Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club displayed cars.
Other clubs represented at the show included Birr and District Automobile Club, Galway Motor Club. Limerick Motor Club, Cork Motor Club and Clare Motor Club.
National organisations like the Opel Club of Ireland and the Ford Cortina Owners’ Club displayed a large number of show cars.
Kerry Motor Club’s John Liston is a close friend of the Quinlan family. “I am blown away by the generosity of the people who came to support the show,” he said.
“The organising team have so many to thank, from people who displayed cars, the setup crews led by Brendan Shanahan, spot prize sponsors, neighbouring clubs who supplied cars and marshalls, it exceeded expectations and we had a great day so a huge thank you to anyone who helped in any small way.” To donate to the cause go to https://gofund.me/2d8d612aScroll down for photos…
Paul Horan with a Fiat Abarth at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Some of the crowd at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanBríd O’Grady with some of the bikes at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Members of the organising committee, Senan Raggett, Ger O’Brien, Laura Quinlan, Sean Moriarty, Richard Talbot and John Liston‘The Basic Biker’ at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ben Foley, Dylan Foley, Cllr Terry O’Brien, Neil O’Sullivan, Rian O’Sullivan and Con O’Sullivan at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMartin Stack and Dan Mulcahy at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.One of the cars at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanOne of the cars at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.One of the cars at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanOne of the cars at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanOne of the cars at the fundraising motor show in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.At the presentation of the South Pole Carbon Offsetting Certificate to Lee Strand were l/r: James Sugrue, Plant Manager, Lee Strand and Michael Murphy, area sales representative, Flogas.
LEE Strand is the first dairy processor in Ireland to sign up with Flogas to the carbon offsetting initiative for its commercial customers.
Lee Strand has compensated for 209 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by investing with Flogas in the South Pole’s climate protection project, Aura Solar in Mexico.
“As part of our continued commitment to protecting our environment, Lee Strand is proud to be the first dairy processor in Ireland to avail of the Flogas carbon offsetting initiative,” said James Sugrue, Plant Manager, Lee Strand.
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“This enables Lee Strand to offset the carbon gas produced in our production plant and therefore having zero carbon output. This strengthens our sustainability strategy as Lee Strand also has zero waste to landfill with our partnership locally with Dillion Waste. Lee Strand is continually striving to operate sustainably, every step in our production process is important including our 100% renewable and 100% recyclable cartons.”
John Rooney, Managing Director, Flogas Ireland said, “We’re delighted to welcome Lee Strand as our very first dairy processor in Ireland for the carbon offsetting initiative. Lee Strand has a very proactive approach towards tackling climate change and has differentiated themselves from their competition in the marketplace.”
Carbon offsetting is recognised worldwide as a way of managing carbon emissions. Flogas collaborates with South Pole, a gold standard provider of carbon offsetting projects worldwide.
By investing in sustainable global projects, companies can reduce or capture an equivalent amount of carbon emissions.
By providing a clean alternative to fossil fuel-generated electricity, the project significantly reduces emissions and helps mitigate the environmental risks of the transport of hydrocarbons into the delicate ecosystem of the Gulf of California.
.Daniel O’Donoghue, Ger Kelly, Ed Stack, Sean Broderick and Diarmuid Foley at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE rain subsided and the sun shone as runners took to the road for the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Race on Saturday morning.
Michelle Greaney of MG Coaching organised the event and was delighted with the turnout. “We had 280 registered so we’re very happy. The 10 Miler was very popular this year and while the 5k numbers was slightly down I’m thrilled with the turnout.”
The 10 Miler runners took off just after 11am from near The Rose Hotel while the 5k race started from the Dan Spring Road 15 minutes later.
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Some of the participants wore t-shirts remembering Jemma O’Shea, a member of the Born To Run Club, who passed away in October 2020.
Kerry Hospice will benefit from the event which saw Derek Griffin win the Men’s 10 Miler with Niamh Clifford the first woman home. Cian Lawless from the Tralee Triathlon Club won the 5k with Siobhan Daly the first woman past the tape. For the full results click here. Scroll down for photos…
Eddie Houlihan and PJ O’Halloran at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTess White, George Glover, Anne O’Leary and Joan Glover at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Catherine O’Sullivan, Teddy Foley, Kathleen Reidy and Breda Allman at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanFran McElligott and Den McCarthy at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Claire Neenan and Bridget Flynn at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanNoel Clifford and Denis Foley at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sinead Healy, John Joe O’Connor and Nora O’Connor at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanWilliam Duffy and Gráinne Duffy at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Members of the Born To Run Club at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDavid O’Callaghan and Sarah Casey at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Anthony Donnelly, Kieran Connolly and Aidan Leen at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanRoss Gallagher and Catriona Doolan at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSorcha Ryan, David Sweeney and Olivia O’Shea at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Denis Foley, David Butler and Margaret Carolan at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSuzanne Foley and Niamh Clifford at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanCarmel Leen, Louise Porter, Kathleen Curtin, Noreen Stack, Kieran Nolan and Nina Mansfied at the Tralee 10 Miler/5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMartin Moore setting off on the Tralee 10 Miler on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
WITH a Status Red Storm Warning coming into effect on Kerry from 3am to 8am on Friday morning, people are advised to take the necessary precautions.
A Status Red Storm warning has been issued for Kerry and Cork for period of five hours tomorrow morning.
MET Éireann has updated its earlier Status Yellow wind warning for Kerry to a Status Orange alert.
A STATUS Yellow Wind, Rain and Snow warning for has been issued by Met Éireann for Ireland as Storm Eunice is set to arrive this Friday.
OVER 100 fines were issued to motorists for parking illegally during the Kerry v Dublin Allianz National Football League game in Tralee on February 5.
UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry has announced that in line with the improvement in Covid numbers, they are now in a position to update visiting arrangements .
