GAA, Sport

Second Phase Of Redevelopment Has Begun At Austin Stack Park

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Work has begun on the second phase of redevelopment in Austin Stack Park. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Work has begun on the second phase of redevelopment in Austin Stack Park. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

AS part of long term plans to upgrade all facilities at Tralee’s Austin Stack Park, the second phase of renovations have commenced at the grounds over the last week or so according to the Kerry GAA website.

The second phase of development involves the following…

• The levelling and concreting of the John Mitchels end terracing
• Installation of a new modern floodlighting system
• Removal of the wire perimeter fencing to be replaced with a spectator friendly low wall topped by metal horizontal bars
• The perimeter wall will have safety gates to allow pitch access for spectators in the event of emergency
• Upgrading of the team dugouts to include elevated seating

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This phase of the development is specifically targeting urgent requirements under the Slattery Health and Safety Report and in effect, the completion of these works will ensure that the capacity of the grounds will be maintained at the highest level.

The first phase of course involved the resurfacing and laying of a sand based pitch with associated drainage works. The pitch is in wonderful shape right now despite the adverse weather conditions over the past couple of months.

It is hoped to complete these renovations by March 6th when the grounds will re-open to host the Allianz League double bill when Kerry play Wexford in hurling and Donegal in Football.

The Munster Under 21 football championship game against Tipperary will be held on the following Wednesday evening under lights.

Despite the inclement weather over the past few months, the new service is holding uo very well. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Despite the inclement weather over the past few months, the new surface is holding up very well. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

 

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Man Who Died In Limerick Crash Was Lixnaw Native

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Garda AccidentTHE man who died in a car accident in Limerick on Tuesday was a Lixnaw native.

Roibeárd Thornton was the only occupant of the car involved in the single car collision on the M7 Motorway on the northbound lane near Junction 28, Castletroy at about 10am.

The crash occurred between Junction 28 and 29 on the M7, not far from his home in Annacotty on the outskirts of Limerick city.

His black Renault Laguna was discovered by members of Limerick City Fire and Rescue Service who were first on the scene where Mr Thornton was pronounced dead. There is information as to what caused the crash.

Mr Thornton (35), a married father of one, who worked as a researcher in the University of Limerick, is brother to sitting Fine Gael Kerry County Councillor, Aoife Thornton.

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Waste Company To Increase Service Charges To €3 A Week From February

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A LOCAL waste and recycling company is to increase its service charge from €1.50 to €3 a week, as a result of what it says are huge export costs facing the company since the closure of landfill site in Kildare.

The huge shortfall in landfill capacity in the country is putting immense pressure on waste collection companies and their customers’ pockets, according to John Higgins of Higgins Waste & Recycling Services Ltd, Tralee.

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He said there is an onus on the Government to address the situation in the interest of safeguarding jobs and ensuring that local companies can continue to provide a service to local customers.

The landfill site in Kerry closed in 2013 which led to the transportation of waste, firstly, to the landfill site in Co Kildare, and more recently to the UK and The Netherlands.

A heightened increase on the landfill tax in the UK has resulted in the export market having to deal with a greater percentage of material leading to huge export costs for Higgins which employs 20 people in Tralee.

John Higgins, Managing Director of Higgins Waste, said: “As we move towards the introduction of new EU Waste Collection regulations later this year, we wish to advise customers that the minimum of €30 on your account will not change and the weight charges on your bins will not change. However, in order to continue to offer you the most competitive rates by a local company, we will have to increase our Service Charge to €3 per week from the 1st February 2016. For a limited period from February 1st to June 30th, we will also offer a one off payment system of €130 while the Service Charge increase is not applicable to annual customers.”

Service charges and the pay-by-weight system were introduced in 2015 and since then, Higgins Waste and Recycling say they have experienced a positive response from their customers who have adapted to the new manner in which their waste is collected.

“To keep your costs down we recommend that customers should use the three bins appropriately and, as is currently the case, people whose waste weighs less will pay less,” said John Higgins.

For more information or general queries in relation to how best to manage your waste and recycling costs down, check out Higginswaste.com or email your query to info@higginsenvironmental.ie

Entertainment

Spin South West Opens New Office And Studio In Tralee

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The new Spin South West Radio Station on Castle Street. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
The new Spin South West Radio Station on Castle Street. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

WITHOUT any prior announcement, Spin South West have opened a new studio on Castle Street that will broadcast four live shows a week from Tralee, to start with.

The new studio was up and running today at 2:45pm with ‘Spin Hits’ presented by DJ Eoghain Fitzgerald.

He says; “It’s something that we kept a big secret for a long time so it was hard not to tell people!” “Spin is massive in Kerry, it’s one of our biggest listenerships, so to have a studio down here is just amazing,” he said.

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This is the first time Spin South West have opened a studio outside of their base of Raheen in Limerick City.

The premises across from Bank of Ireland on Castle Street will also contain offices for advertising staff.

The studio has not created any new jobs. For now, existing staff will run the new offices, but the station does intend to create more jobs in the future. Spin South West broadcasts across Kerry, Limerick, Clare, North Tipperary & South West Laois.

The station caters for a young audience with an emphasis on playing current pop hits.

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Right2Water Demonstration To Take Place This Saturday

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Kerry general election candidate, Michael 'Pixie' O'Gorman, speaking at a Right2Water demonstration last May. Photo by Dermot Crean.
Kerry general election candidate, Michael ‘Pixie’ O’Gorman, speaking at a Right2Water demonstration last May. Photo by Dermot Crean.

THE Right2Water campaign will hold a march this Saturday, January 23 at 2pm starting from outside the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.

They are calling for the abolition of water charges and Irish Water. Nearly 30 different events are planned by Right2Water across the country on Saturday.

There will also be a demonstration in Listowel at McKenna’s Corner at 12 noon.

Kerry general election candidate and supporter of Right2Water, Michael ‘Pixie’ O’Gorman, welcomed Fianna Fail leader, Micheál Martin’s, assurances over the abolition of Irish Water.

Speaking at the Fianna Fail Ard Fheis last weekend, Micheál Martin said the party would scrap the water charges and Irish Water, should they get into power.

“This is a great win for the people,” said Mr O’Gorman. “Fianna Fail must have being getting the same message at the doors and changed their minds. Hopefully Fianna Fail candidates for the general election will now come and join the people at their local protests this weekend. This protest will be a Celebration – Irish Water is now on its last legs.”

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A Junior Triathlon Club Has Been Launched In Tralee

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(click to enlarge photo) The Tralee Junior Triathlon Club members with mentors.

A NEW junior triathlon club has also been launched – already with 30 members – with the ultimate aim of introducing children to the sport of triathlon.

Triathlon is a growing sport in Kerry and with this in mind Tralee Triathlon Club are now are encouraging everyone to come and join the club and make 2016 the year they fulfil their dream of completing a triathlon.

The club, which was first founded in 2009, now has more than 165 members and it is hoped that this will continue to grow this year.

The idea of the Tralee Junior Tri Club is the brainchild of club chairperson, Siobhan Griffin, who is a mother of three and wants to introduce children to the sport of triathlon.

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“The club is for everyone, no matter what their abilities or age. The junior club will ensure that the whole family can be part of this wonderful club and fulfil their abilities,” said Siobhan.

The junior club, is open to children, siblings and grandchildren of senior members of the Tralee Tri Club to encourage families to take up sport and say healthy and fit together.

The club, held their first event of the year, on Sunday last at Tralee Sports Complex, a club Aquathon for both adults and children, and in total more than 60 participants took part.

“It was a great success, we had a fantastic day and thanks is due to everyone who supported us,” says Siobhan.

“Thanks is especially due to Tralee Tri club swimming coach, John Edwards, event co-ordinator, Paula Casey and all the volunteers as well as Tralee Sports Complex.”

The club have just launched their new training programme for the forthcoming year and there is something for everyone.

With the three disciplines of swimming, biking and running, and a host of coaches in place, Tralee Triathlon Club will help you reach your goals this year.

The club is open to beginners and to more advanced athletes and it will help you make new friends, get fit and reach your own personal goal whether it is lose weight or to complete a new challenge.

Club chairperson, Siobhan Griffin, is urging people to make 2016 the year you join Tralee Triathlon Club.

“We are here to help everyone reach their goals and help support them in any way they can. We train together as a group and we have some of the best coaches in the county so come along and join Tralee Triathlon Club, you won’t regret it.”

The club, will also be launching, their annual Triathlon, in a few weeks. It is taking place on July 30th in Fenit and is going to be one of Kerry’s biggest sporting events.

To join Tralee Triathlon Club contact the club on Facebook or online at www.traleetriclub.ie and email info@traleetriclub.ie

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PHOTOS: Na Gaeil And Ballymacelligott GAA Clubs Win At Scór Event

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Tom Herlihy, Ballymac GAA Chairman and Munster Scór Chairman, presenting the victor's trophy to Sorcha Uí Shúilleabháin after she had qualified for the Kerry Senior Scór final. The Tralee/Naomh Breandán Boards' round of Scór was held in Ballymac Community Hall last weekend.
Tom Herlihy, Ballymac GAA Chairman and Munster Scór Chairman, presenting the victor’s trophy to Sorcha Uí Shúilleabháin after she had qualified for the Kerry Senior Scór final. The Tralee/Naomh Breandán Boards’ round of Scór was held in Ballymac Community Hall last weekend.

THE Greater Tralee District Senior Scór was held in Ballymac Community Hall last Friday night and in the five categories, Na Gaeil won three and Ballymacelligott brought home the other two prizes.

They have now qualified to take part in the Kerry County Final which will be held on February 6 in Castleisland.

From Na Gaeil, Mary Ellen Uí Chonchúir, won in Amhránaíocht (solo singing), while her clubmate, Sorcha Uí Shúilleabháin, was deemed best in Aithriseoireacht (recitation/storytelling).

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The Na Gaeil Bailéadghrúpa (ballad group), comprising of Treasa Céitinn, Pádraig Mac Síthigh, Tadhg Ó Loinsigh, Tracey Uí Mhuirthile, Rachel Uí Mhuimhneacháin, made it a hat-trick on the night for the club.

Ballymacelligott, won Léiriú (stage presentation) category for ‘The Big Fellow’ with their group comprised of Muiris Ó Conaill, Tomás Ó Súilleabháin, Máire Uí Laighin, Seán Ó Brosnacháin, Nóra Uí Churráin, Fiontán Ó Ceallaigh, Tomás Ó Dálaigh and Cillian Ó Raithile.

Competing for Ballymacelligott to win them the Seit (set-dancing competition) were Máire Uí Laighin, Fiontán Ó Ceallaigh, Cáit Uí Cheallaigh, Tomás Ó Dálaigh, KarenUí Dhálaigh, Tomás de Bastábla, Colette Uí Choileáin and Dónal Ó Raithile.

Every GAA Club in Kerry is invited to partake in the Kerry Senior Table Quiz on Saturday, February 6 in Oileán Ciarraí.

The winning team will go straight to the All-Ireland which will be held in the INEC, April 2. Churchill are the present All-Ireland Senior Scór Quiz Champions.

Now is the time to prepare for primary school level Scór which will begin in March.

Each district Scór na bPáistí is to be finished by 26th March. The County Semi-finals will be held on April 9/10 and the County Final will take place on April 17.

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The Na Gaeil Club ballad group that has qualified for the Kerry Scór final on 6th February in Castleisland. Ó chlé: Treasa Céitinn, Pádraig Mac Síthigh, Tracey Uí Mhuirthile, Rachel Uí Mhuimhneacháin agus Tadhg Ó Loinsigh.
The Na Gaeil Club ballad group that has qualified for the Kerry Scór final on 6th February in Castleisland. Ó chlé: Treasa Céitinn, Pádraig Mac Síthigh, Tracey Uí Mhuirthile, Rachel Uí Mhuimhneacháin agus Tadhg Ó Loinsigh.
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Linda and Susan de Brún who performed for their GAA Club, Cnoc na hEaglaise, last week in Scór Thrá Lí. Linda gave a very traditional rendering of 'Mo Ghile Mear' (the 'Cúil Aodha National Anthem') and Susan recited Dave Buckley's 'Rose of Tralee'.
Linda and Susan de Brún who performed for their GAA Club, Cnoc na hEaglaise, last week in Scór Thrá Lí. Linda gave a very traditional rendering of ‘Mo Ghile Mear’ (the ‘Cúil Aodha National Anthem’) and Susan recited Dave Buckley’s ‘Rose of Tralee’.
Jennie Mhic Shíthigh and Mary Ellen Uí Chonchúir who performed at the Greater Tralee Area Senior Scór in Ballymac last Friday.
Jennie Mhic Shíthigh and Mary Ellen Uí Chonchúir who performed at the Greater Tralee Area Senior Scór in Ballymac last Friday.
The Ballymacelligott set dancers after their Tralee Scór competition in Ballmac Community Hall last Friday. They qualified for the county final. They will dance again on 6th february in Castleisland Primary (Convent) School. Na damhsóirí: Máire Uí Laighin, Colette Uí Choileáin, Cáit Uí Cheallaigh, Karen Uí Dhálaigh, Tomás de Bastábla, Dónal Ó Raithile, Tomás Ó Dálaigh, Fiontán Ó Ceallaigh,.
The Ballymacelligott set dancers after their Tralee Scór competition in Ballmac Community Hall last Friday. They qualified for the county final. They will dance again on 6th february in Castleisland Primary (Convent) School. Na damhsóirí: Máire Uí Laighin, Colette Uí Choileáin, Cáit Uí Cheallaigh, Karen Uí Dhálaigh, Tomás de Bastábla, Dónal Ó Raithile, Tomás Ó Dálaigh, Fiontán Ó Ceallaigh,.
Beauty&Fashion, Business/Property, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Orlagh Winters: Ten Under 40 To Watch Out For In 2016 (Part 2)

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Orlagh new profile 1LAST week I decided to pick ten successful people under 40 who are making a difference in their chosen fields.

I gave you five last week (click here for last week’s post) and here’s the rest.

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6. Gary Keane – Musician

Ballinorig man Gary is half of the successful duo White Boys, with other member Eoin Walsh.

Their debut single Stylin was launched in The Savoy Cork to a full house in July 2015. Gary has also played the hugely popular musical festival Electric Picnic for the last two years.

Supporting another Kerry success story Walking on Cars for two sell out gigs in The Olympia has given Gary a taste of where he wants to be musically.

Just this Christmas White Boys released a wonderful cover of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” which gained praise from two of the bands musical idols, Bootsy Collins (funk icon and Ex-James Brown bassist) and Zapp who appeared on TuPac’s track California Love.

For 2016 the band have two singles and music videos set for release, “If it’s Alright” and “Get it Back”.  Keep your eyes peeled, as shortly they will be announcing their Irish dates.

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7. Paul Ruane – Businessman

Midpoint Creative was born due to the love that founder Paul has for all things to do with digital imaging and visual media.

At the tender age of 22 he took the leap and started a design consultancy company. Hard work was the order of the day and Paul had the drive and ambition to convince clients of his passion for design.

Like all small companies during the crash, Paul struggled to keep his head above water and he found himself having many sleepless nights as he had to let his staff of seven go.

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As the old saying goes, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and that can certainly be said for Paul and his company. Today he is confident that he can and does make a huge difference to his clients and he enjoys the working relationships he has with them.

He now takes on projects that excite him including Kerry Fashion Week where he is both a director and organiser.

2016 sees many new opportunities for Midpoint Creative with exciting projects with clients nationwide and for Paul personally as a new dad he is sure 2016 is going to be a fulfilling year.

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8. Kieran Donaghy – Sportsman

Success for Kieran will probably be gauged by most from his time in the Kerry jersey but four All Ireland medals, three All Stars and the Player of the Year title in 2006 is only a part of his success story.

His new role as Business Development Manager for PST Sports, leading installers of artificial pitches in Ireland is one that he relishes. It ties in well with his football career and the contacts that he has made from years on the playing pitch.

Basketball is another aspect of Kieran’s life and his camps are now a huge part of his life with children coming to Tralee from all over the country. His love of sports and the connection with children stems from his time when he was visiting schools with the Sam Maguire Cup in 2006.

It was at this time that Kieran recognized the enthusiasm children had for sport and he loves the interaction that he has with his future “Stars” His camps are the most popular in the country and his love of the sport is palpable.

His future hope is that The Super League will make a return to Tralee on Saturday nights as he believes that this will be something that kids will aspire to play in and will see the highest level back to the town.

As a new Dad to Lola Rose his hopes for his pride and joy is that she will be Wimbledon Champion in 2035. His sporting idols are Maurice Fitzgerald and Michael Jordan but I have a feeling that he is the idol of many Kerry kids.

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9. Rebekah Wall – Artist

Rebekah is an Irish Artist, Designer and Lecturer who is no stranger to success and has designed awards for well-known Irish celebrities including Graham Norton.

Her practice revolves around socially engaged projects, creating an opportunity for people to come together and create conversations and artwork which would never have happened prior.

Such projects have involved teaching literacy and numeracy through visual arts or working with the community on mental and physical health issues. Her work and projects have been exhibited around the world, which led to curatorial roles including the exhibition of artwork in Westlake Ohio.

As a designer she creates couture pieces of wearable art, which are often referred to as heirlooms. These pieces have been worn by many familiar faces connected to the Rose of Tralee including the former Rose Maria Walsh.

Rebekah is a former Rose herself having represented Kerry in 1998 and she loves the positive influence that the Rose of Tralee has in a young woman’s life.

Next month sees her take flight to Ohio as a guest judge for the Ohio Rose selection for 2016. While there she hopes to develop further projects, which will provide employment for Tralee.

2016 is a year that she hopes to eventually establish a centre of Creative Arts in Kerry

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10. Doireann Barrett – Businesswoman

The Gluten Free Kitchen Company was the brainchild of Doireann in 2011. Having been diagnosed in 2004 as a coeliac she recognized that the daytime food trade did not cater for her needs.

Today her company produces freshly baked gluten free products to restaurants, the hospitality industry and private orders.

September 2014 she was invited to a 12-week bootcamp for Bank of Ireland, which consisted of 6 Irish companies and 2 over seas.

This gave her the opportunity to be mentored by the experts in the business and opened up doors to investors. It also exposed her to a board of advisories that specialize in the franchise industry.

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Her achievements to date include, a gold star Great Taste Award, two Georgina Campbell accreditations. Irish Times best shop award and most recently hers was the only Irish company to be highly commended in The Free From awards in the UK in the corporate hospitality and catering section.

Her interesting journey was the subject of a case study by a Trinity Business School Professor and was presented at the Milan Expo in 2015.

Currently Doireann is investigating opportunities to open outlets in Ireland, the first of it’s kind in this country and one of the first in Europe and whatever happens, the future is bright for The Gluten Free Kitchen Company.

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Kerry County Council Invites Applications For Arts Grants 2016

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Kerry County Council logoKERRY County Council are inviting applications for Arts Grants for 2016.

Under the Arts Act 2003, funding is allocated where activities, projects and undertakings stimulate public interest in the arts, promote knowledge and appreciation of the arts and improve standards of practice in the arts.

“Funding to support the arts is crucial,” stated Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer, “funding the arts in an investment in our communities, our culture, our ability to communicate creatively at many levels.”

The Arts Service prioritises spend on arts activities that reflect these core values.

Three key strategic areas for prioritisation are:

• Youth Arts and Arts in Education initiatives

• Supports to Artists in terms of career and arts practice development, promoting Kerry as a place to both create and show work.

• Strategic Partnerships that will better develop the arts locally.

The closing date for receipt of application is Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 4pm.

In accordance with the core values of Kerry County Council’s Arts Strategy 2016 – 2021, priority will be given to festivals, events and activities that seek funding for the paid involvement / participation / mentorship / direction of professional artists.

The individual Artist Bursaries support the artistic work development of Artists based in Kerry. There are four different Bursary categories:

1. Artists’ Retreat

2. Purchase of Materials and Equipment

3. Creative Work Development

4. Further Arts Education

These bursaries offer support for the artist across a wide range of areas and applications are open to artists with significant track records in their chosen discipline.

The Artist in Schools Awards support schools who wish to give children the opportunity to work with professional artists on a specific project that enhances the curriculum without replacing the work of the curriculum.

The new, updated application forms are online now at http://www.kerrycoco.ie/en/allservices/arts/forms/ any questions please contact the Arts Office on 066 7183541 or email  arts@kerrycoco.ie

The closing date for receipt of application is Wednesday, February 17,  at 4pm.

News, SCHOOLS

Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí WWI Film To Be Shown In England

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The Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí class who will bring their film about WWI to Birmingham in March were from left, seated: Darragh Mac Aogáin, Michelle D'Altuin and Grace Claro. Standing: Tara Ní Dhuinnín, Aisling Ní Fhuaráin, Seán de Prionndaibheil, Michael Ó Móráin, Donál Ó Brian, Seán Ó Dugáin. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
The Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí class who will bring their film about WWI to Birmingham in March were from left, seated: Darragh Mac Aogáin, teacher Michelle D’Altuin and Grace Claro. Standing: Tara Ní Dhuinnín, Aisling Ní Fhuaráin, Seán de Prionndaibheil, Michael Ó Móráin, Donál Ó Brian, Seán Ó Dugáin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

THE Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí transition year class has been invited to Birmingham Library to showcase a film they created about local who fought for the Munster Fusiliers in WWI.

They specifically focused on the Gallipoli landing of 1915. This was an initiative of the National Museum of Ireland, Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí were the only school outside of Dublin to undertake the research.

Pupils investigated circumstances surrounding joining the Fusiliers and conditions of these men’s post-recruitment and eventually composed a play based around some local men who had joined up.

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The project was led by teacher, Michelle D’Altúin, and supported by the Kerry County Museum, Kerry County Library, Tralee Army Barracks and the Royal Munster Fusiliers Association, as well as local people with an interest in the Fusiliers.

This piece of historical fiction was filmed by some fourth year film students in I.T.T and shown in Collins’ Barracks last May.

They are invited to the Birmingham Library this coming March as part of a wider WW1 retrospective.

GAA, Sport

Kerry In Munster Senior Hurling League Action With Waterford This Saturday

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THERE has been a change of date for Kerry’s next Munster Hurling League match with Kerry to play Waterford in Fitzgerald Stadium this coming Saturday at 2pm, rather than Sunday.

This will be Kerry’s final match in the competition which has been a baptism of fire for Ciaran Carey and his charges.

The competition has provided Kerry with games against top class opposition in anticipation of the Division 1B of Allianz National League which get’s going against Laois on February 14.

2015 National League Champions, Waterford, will once again provide Kerry an opportunity to pit themselves against one of the elite hurling counties, following games against Limerick, Cork and Clare.

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New Monthly Tidy Towns Awards For Tralee Businesses Launched

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Launching the new monthly Tralee Tidy Towns award for businesses at Benners Hotel on Monday morning were, seated, Joan O’Regan Of Tralee Tidy Towns and Cllr Sam Locke, Chairman of Towards A Better Tralee. Back from left; Manor West Retail Park Manager Derek Rusk, President of Tralee Chamber Alliance John Drummey and Martin McCarthy of Benners Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

TRALEE Chamber Alliance is making an early bid to prepare Ireland’s Best Large Tourism Town for the 2016 Tidy Towns Competition with a view to retaining a gold medal and making a real challenge for the top prize.

A new Tidy Towns Monthly Business Award has been launched by Tralee Chamber Alliance in association with Tralee Tidy Towns Group to help get Tralee into the best possible shape for success.

Prizes, supplied by local artists and craft makers, will be presented to the monthly winners who will be chosen from any of the following categories:

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• Best Business Premises
• Best Floral Display
• Best Shop Window
• Best New Paintwork
• Most Consistent in Appearance
• Outstanding Individual Work

“The various volunteer groups who comprise the Tidy Towns Team in Tralee have worked tirelessly in recent years to bring Tralee to Gold Medal status,” said President of Tralee Chamber Alliance, John Drummey.

“The entire business community in the town needs to show more pride in our town and play a bigger role in supporting the volunteers’ efforts with a view to winning the National Tidy Towns Competition. We all need to work on this throughout the entire year rather than waiting until the weather improves or before an imminent visit from the Tidy Towns Judges,” he said.

Joan O’Regan, a member of the Team Bramble Volunteer Group, who was a key player in Tralee’s success in the 2014 Entente Florale, will lead the Judging panel each month.

The Judges will consider all businesses in Tralee for a monthly award and the first winner, for January, will be announced at a business lunch early next month.

Tralee jumped to 3rd from 25th in the Irish Business Against Litter League survey last August only to drop the ball and slip back down the pecking order to 17th earlier this month.

“Victory in the Tidy Towns Competition would be the ideal way to celebrate Tralee’s 800th Year Anniversary, but it can only happen if everyone – businesses, residents and visitors – makes the effort to have Tralee looking as good as possible all year round,” said John Drummey.

For more information about how to become a member of Tralee Chamber Alliance or to join any of the volunteer groups working towards making Tralee Ireland’s tidiest town, visitwww.Tralee.ie or contact 066 7121472.

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Funding of €1.5m For Work On The Square And Denny Site

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FUNDING of €1.5m has been made available for work on two projects in Tralee town centre.

The money will be used for the regeneration of the Denny Site and for work on the Square.

The funding is part of a €40m national announcement under the European Regional Development Fund and Kerry County Council will match the funding with its own resources.

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Back in November it was reported that Kerry County Council submitted a detailed developmental proposal for the Denny Site in Tralee which is set to cost over €3m. It involves the demolition of the site, its interim use as an amenity area and the preparation of a master plan for its future long term development.

The submission also deals with the site’s connectivity to the town centre and the improvement of the adjoining streetscapes in conjunction with the smarter travel programme.

The proposal was submitted as its number one priority under the Designated Urban Centre Grant Scheme Southern and Eastern Operational Programme 2014-2020.

There have been a number of suggestions by councillors over the years to develop the Square, including the possibility of covering it with some sort of canopy.

The announcement of funding has been welcomed by Kerry Labour TD Arthur Spring.

“I am delighted to see progress in dealing with the derelict Denny site which was kindly gifted to the people of Tralee by Kerry Group and I look to its development as a significant civic amenity for the town which is improving with each of our government capital announcements ” Deputy Spring commented.

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Na Gaeil GAA Club News

Na GaeilNA GAEIL SCÓR : All roads led to Ballymac on Friday night where the first round of SCÓR Sínsear 2016 took place.

NA GAEIL were well represented in the following categories solo singing: Mary Ellen O Connor Recitation:Sorocha O SuilleabhainBailead Ghrupa:Therese Keating,Tracy Hurley,Racheal  Moynihan , Pat Sheehy and Tim Lynch.

Leiriu: A Day in the Bog penned once again by our very talented writer/ Director extraordinaire Mary Quirke Mike Lynch, Jim Adams, Margaret Doody,Jennie Sheehy,Eoin Nolan and Colm O Suilleabhain.

There was strong opposition in all categories and a great nights entertainment was had by all.We were victorious in Solo singing,Athairiseoireacht and Bailead Ghrupa,so a huge congratulations to everyone involved.Commiserations to the Leiriu participants who performed a blinder on the night and were unlucky not to qualify for the next round …

All winners will now compete in the County Final which is being held on Friday 6th February in Castleisland and we would like to wish them the very best of Na Gaeil luck  .

NA GAEIL U8s: Training commenced indoors at the Tralee Sports complex on Sunday last at 10 am.  There was fantastic turnout and everyone enjoyed the training and games. Don’t forget to keep practicing your skills at home

The Under 8s Management team for the 2016 Season is Ger Reidy, Padraig Heaphy, Kieran Fitzgerald & Terry McEneaney,Next week Players are asked to bring €2 and please ensure you bring your water bottle & mouth-guards See you all next Sunday,Tralee complex 10am.

GET WELL SOON: Great to hear Mike and Darren Burns returned home last Tuesday from Beaumont Hospital and are now both on the way to a full recovery . We wish them all the very best and look forward to seeing both in the club soon.

PILATES: Pilates classes in clubhouse every Wednesday night.  Get yourself in shape for the New Year with Pilates.Intermediate class 6.45pm and Beginners/Improvers at 8pm. Contact Niall Lucey on 087-7662161 for more info.

LOTTO :The draw for the jackpot of €1,700 took  place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 1,6,24 27.There was no winner.

€50 winners were Donal Daly Philip Manzer.€25 winners were Mary Sheehan ,Tony Meehen,Jerome Quirke Micheal O Carroll.Next week’s lotto is worth €1,800,All welcome for draw in club each Tuesday at 10.30pm

UNWANTED GIFTS:Please donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to our Bingo,where they will be put to good use as raffle prizes every Monday night.Please leave in clubhouse for attention of Niamh.

BINGO: NA GAEIL bingo is on every Monday night At 8.30pm sharp. We have prize money of over €1,000 guaranteed every week with a mini jackpot that increases forthrightly when not won.

A door prize and a halftime raffle with lovely prizes is also a weekly event.A bus service is on 087 2817577. You can ring this number for pick up and drop off.100% of our fund raised go back into the club directly.

The  bingo is run on a total volunteer basis and a huge thank you to all the parents who offer their time to run this vital fundraiser for the club.if anyone wants to donate a spot prize to bingo please it at the club marked bingo.

Thanks to all our patrons who support our bingo on a weekly basis.

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John Mitchels GAA Club News

John Mitchels, George Bastible, lays off a pass for Niall Sheehy, Photo by Gavin O'Connnor.
John Mitchels, George Bastible, lays off a pass for Niall Sheehy, Photo by Gavin O’Connnor.

SENIOR TEAM – JOHN MITCHELS v SPA (AWAY)
Mitchels met Spa today in the County Football League Division 2 play off in Brosna.

Mitchels won the toss and played with the aid of a strong wind in the first half.

Mitchels were the first to score with a Shane O’Connor point followed by two points from frees from Spa. Mitchels scored a further five points in a purple patch from scores by James Duggan and Niall Sheehy leaving the score 0-06 to 0-02 coming up to half time. Spa scored a vital goal and point followed by two points from Mitchels leaving the half time score Mitchels 0-08 Spa 1-03.

In the opening minutes of the second half, Alan O’Donoghue scored a point from a free followed by a well taken goal from James Duggan leaving the score 1-09 to Spa 1-03. With the wind in the second half Spa scored a succession of points leaving Mitchels ahead 1-10 Spa 1-06.

With the wind behind them Spa continued to launch attack after attack which ended in the game being level Mitchels 1-10 Spa 1-10.

Mitchels opened the first period of extra time playing against the wind and traded points with Spa. Spa scored a point at the end of the first half of extra time giving a one point lead to Spa leaving the score Mitchels 1-12 Spa 1-13.

With the wind in the second half of extra time,  Mitchels scored a point in less than a minute followed by two further points giving them a commanding two point lead with fourminutes left to play.  Spa fought back with two further points levelling the game giving a final score Mitchels 1-15 Spa 1-15.

Details of the replay match to be announced. (for more photos from the match click here)

CLUB CONVENTION:
The John Mitchels Club Convention will take place on Saturday 23rd January 2016 at 5.00 p.m. in  John Joe Sheehy Rd club facilities.  All members are asked to  attend this very important event.

CLUB BAR:
Bookings for Parties etc. can be made by phoning 066 7197070

LOTTO:
12/01/2016 – Numbers drawn: 3, 14, 20, 28
No winner
Consolation prize winners:
€100 – Claire O’Reilly c/o Donal
€25 – E Barrett c/o Bertie
€25 – Top Table  c/o Bingo
€25 – Johnny Dowling c/o Bertie
€25 – Claire Connolly c/o Patrons
Next draw – 19/01/2016 – Jackpot €1,900

MERCHANDISE:
A full range of Tracksuits, Tops and shorts for all age groups are available at John Mitchels Complex.  Great value on offer and ideal for anyone at home or abroad.

JOHN MITCHELS SPORTS COMPLEX:
Our Sports Complex at Camp Ballyseedy is available for bookings on the Sports Hall and All Weather pitch. The Complex is also open for children’s parties.  Further information contact the Club reception on 066 7197070.

SYMPATHY:
To the family of Sean O’Donnell, Blennerville, Tralee
to the family of Mary Dwyer (née O’Brien), St. John’s Park  and formerly of Doon, Listellick Tralee
To the family of Katerina Vondrackova, Cork and formerly of Tralee
To the family of Joe Flynn, Rahoonane, Tralee. Joe was a former Mitchels player in the 80s
To the family of Seamus Dowling, Stacks Villas, Tralee
To the family of Catherine Irwin (nee Keane), Basin View, Tralee
May they Rest in Peace

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Kerins O’Rahilly’s GAA Club News

Kerins O’Rahillys Notes

Kerins O'Rahillys Run 2Kerins O’Rahillys 10K 1916 Commemorative Run

There are only two weeks to go until the Kerins O’Rahillys club hold their 1916 commemorative 10K run.

Excitement is building in Tralee and beyond as this is the first serious run of the 2016 season and gets every runners year off to a great start. To top this off this year there will be a special one off “Michael O’Rahilly commemorative medal for every finisher.

This is a truly unique medal and worth having. The event is open to runners and walkers. There is also a team event open to teams of 4 with the first 3 to score for their team.

The winners of the team event will be presented with the John Dowling Perpetual Trophy. Registration is now open on the Run the Kingdom website. You can also register on Friday evenings from 6-7pm 8pm and Sunday 31st 8-9am.

The run will commence on Sunday 31st at 10am at the club and will take in the surrounding areas. The route covers at least 7K of the Valentines Run so is great preparation for it. There will be refreshments and entertainment afterwards in the club. We would advise getting registered for this event as places are filling fast.

Coaching and Development

With ever increasing playing numbers at all ages in the Club we are always anxious to ensure that every player is given the best possible coaching in the skills of the game.

We are extremely grateful for the hard work and commitment of our members who volunteer to coach and assist in any way with each team. As in previous years we are looking for new people to get involved.

We have had a very productive 2015 and look forward to the same in 2016. This would not be possible without our volunteers.

Bearing this in mind and planning for the season ahead we would like to invite anyone who would be interested in getting involved in any team from Saturday Mornings to Minors to get in touch. “Many hands make light work”.

Coaching courses will be provided as were in other years and can also be updated. If you feel you have time to give please contact Juvenile Chairman Dinny O’Connor on 0879574410 or Senior Chairman Frank O’Connor on 0877971862. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Lotto

The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday.  The Lotto results for Monday 11th January were 3, 6, 11 and 25. There was no jackpot winner.

The next jackpot will be €2,600. There were no match 3 winners. The 5 people drawn for the December 2016 draw were Edmond Quirke c/o Shop, Pam O’Connor c/o Ann, Michael Keane DD, Helen O’Connor DD and Dermot Ryan DD. To play the Kerins O’Rahillys Lotto, four numbers are selected from 1 to 28. If anybody matches the four numbers selected on the night he/she wins the Jackpot. Match three numbers to win €25. Tickets cost €2 each. The Kerins O’Rahillys Lotto can also be played online at www.korgaa.com

Lotto Sellers The club needs lotto ticket sellers. It can be worth your while. If you are interested contact any member of the Senior Committee.

Cards

Whist drive is back on Thursday nights. Call the club on 7124956 for details. All welcome.

Yoga Classes

There are yoga classes in the club on Thursday nights from 7.30 to 9pm. The class consists of warm up, stretching, workout, toning, stress release and relaxation. Phone or text Mike at 0872732591 for further details.

Pilates Classes

Do you want to improve your flexibility? Do you suffer from back, neck or hip pain? Do you want to improve your strength and tone up? Well look no further “Pilates Classes” have arrived at Kerins O’Rahillys. Mondays 7-8 are for men only, Fitness and Flexibility is at 8.15 to 9.15.  Tuesday evening Pregnancy classes at 6pm-6.45 and Pilates for Fitness at 7pm-8. Contact Izabela on 087 765 0125 for further details.

Weightwatchers

Weightwatchers classes take place in the Healy Room at the Kerins O’Rahillys clubhouse every Thursday. The times are times are 9.30am and 5.45pm. Contact Helen for details on 0879504232. All welcome.

Charlie’s Bar

Club Lotto on takes place in the bar every Monday night with a special in house raffle if you are present so why not pop along. Why not treat yourself to lunch in Charlie’s. There’s something to please everyone.

The Active Retired Coffee Morning Group meets every Tuesday morning in Charlie’s. Come along and keep in touch with old friends and make new friends. All welcome. “Dance for Fun” is on Wednesday nights.

This has grown in popularity and is a very entertaining night out, a great way to stay fit, learn to dance and to make new friends.

Come along and check it out. We have many different size function rooms and cater to all types of functions.

Contact Tom or Eileen or any member of staff at 7124956 if you have any queries. Charlie’s Bar is on Facebook where there are regular updates on what is happening. Why not check it out.

Sympathies

Sincere Sympathy is expressed to the family of Joe Flynn Rahoonane Tralee, Seamus Dowling Stack’s Villas Tralee and Catherine Irwin (nee Keane) Basin View Tralee. May they rest in peace.

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If you have any thing you feel is of interest for the Kerins O’Rahillys notes please get in touch. You can contact me at pro.kerinsorahillys.kerry@gaa.ie. Why not join our Facebook group to keep up to date with all fixtures and what is going on in the club. Just follow the following link https://www.facebook.com/groups/Narries/ or follow us on Twitter @korgaa

News

Intreo Office At Godfrey Place To Remain Closed Until Thursday At The Earliest

 

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Social Welfare Office
The Intreo offices at Godfrey Place.

THE Department of Social Protection is advising customers living in Tralee and surrounding areas that, due to a fuel spillage, the Intreo Centre located at Godfrey Place, Tralee will remain closed to the public and will not re-open before Thursday, January 21 at the earliest.

The Department apologises to customers for any inconvenience this may cause.

The closure is a result of a kerosene oil spillage from an adjacent premises on Friday, January 8 and work is ongoing to ensure a safe environment for staff and the public.

The Intreo centre located at Edward Street, Tralee remains open for claim and information services.

Sport

An Ireland International Soccer Match Is Coming To Kerry

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Republic of Ireland U18s will play Scotland in Killarney in April.

KERRY will host an Republic of Ireland U18 International in Killarney Celtic’s grounds on Thursday, April 14 at 7pm.

Ireland will take on Scotland in the Inspiresport U18 Boys Centenary Shield clash.

In the competition, Ireland also play Northern Ireland, England and Wales.

The Ireland U18’s are a development side which is often used to give the best young players in the SSE Airtricity League continued experience in international football.

It’s rare treat for international football to come to Kerry. Bayern Munich’s Mario Gotze, famously played in Listowel a number of years ago while on underage duty for Germany.

So, you’d never know what future star you might catch a glimpse of.

News, SCHOOLS

Mounthawk Students Launch Their Own Credit Union

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MERCY Mounthawk transition year students have launched their own school Credit Union that will operate every Friday at lunch time.

Tralee Credit Union and Mercy Mounthawk have partnered to promote saving among secondary students. As an incentive to sign up, the Credit Union will put €10 in their account to get the ball rolling.

The school Credit Union is open to all students and staff in Mercy Mounthawk Secondary School.

Over the past few weeks, students, have been busy with Tralee Credit Union, who have provided in house training so students themselves can run it.

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“It’s a great opportunity for the students themselves to learn and experience the operational side of running a financial service,” said Tralee Credit Union’s, Suzanne Ennis.

It is hoped the Credit Union will be a great benefit to both students and staff at Mercy Mounthawk. The Credit Union will be located  outside the school library every Friday.

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Austin Stacks GAA Club Juvenile News

Austin Stacks CrestSUNDAY FOOTBALL: On Sunday last The Rock Under 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 footballers had a great session in Mounthawk Gym and will have more of the same next Sunday next, 24th January ’16. If you haven’t started your 2016 football season yet….now is the time! Fáilte roimh dhaoine nua. Times as follows: (i) Under 6 players (born in 2010/11) at 10am; (ii) Under 8 players (born 2008/09) at 11am; (iii) Under 10 players (born in 2006/07) at 12.00.

PEIL FAOI 14: Be alert to texts re preparation sessions before our first outing of the new year…turas go dtí Club Nemo Rangers i gCathair Chorcaí. Date: January 30th (Saturday). Tosasch maith, leath na hoibre!

PEIL FAOI 16: Under 16 training continues this week as we get ready for our trip to Dublin for the Kerry v Dublin National League game on January 30th. We’ll also play a challenge match against our friendly Cuala (Cuala Kickhams) rivals in Dublin South. Not to be missed! Let’s hope that everyone can travel!

SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ: Scór na bPáistí (for youngsters attending primary school) will take place in about 8 weeks. It would be ideal if parents got involved with the participants. Éinne ar fáil agus toilteanach?

COACHING CONFERENCE: ‘Well done’ to Gene O’Donnell for having organized a very interesting and informative and beneficial Coaching.

SCÓR 2016: (i) Results of Tralee Scór on www.austinstacks.ie (Juvenile Notes). (ii) Kerry Senior Scór Quiz: 4pm 6th February (Satharn) in Oileán Ciarraí; do we have 4 brave souls to represent The Rock Club? (iii) Kerry Senior Scór final: 6pm 6th February (Satharn) in Oileán Ciarraí; (iv) Munster semi-final: 6pm 20th February ’16 i gCeann Toirc, Co. Chorcaí; (v) Munster final: 6pm 5th March in Ovens, Co. Cork; (vi) All-Ireland final: 2nd April (Satharn) in the INEC, Cill Airne.

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Kerry Badminton Association News

Badminton AssociationWhat an action packed week of Badminton last week proved to be with Munster championships and the Kerry schools played in Killarney and the Kerry league finals played in Tralee.As mentioned Killarney was the venue for the Munster senior 2 and graduates championships which were played in the local 8 court sports venue on Sunday last.

For some reason the entries were down on other years but from a Graduate championships viewpoint the Kerry contestants did not care a whit as the players from the Kingdom contested all five finals and were successful in no less than three.

The ladies doubles final graduate was a most exciting 3 set encounter which saw Killarney’s Samantha Hayes and Marion McSweeney take on Waterford’s Natalie Brown and Rachel Walsh.

The first set was a close hard fought encounter which saw the Kerry girls come home on the tie break by 22-20. It was all Waterford in the second set as they forged into a 13-5 lead but the never say die Kerry girls never threw in the towel and came within a few points of the leaders but it was Waterford who finished the better and won the set by 21-17.

Were the Kerry girls under pressure-not a bit. Showing great resolve and courage they dug into their task and were always in command and won the set and the Munster gold medals by 21-9 in that third and final set.

Despite entries from both Cork and Waterford in the mens doubles championships the Munster final turned out to be an all Moyvane confrontation which saw Timmy Duggan and Donie Enright take on Donnacha Moloney and Timmy Noonan.

This final was a classic encounter of four players who knew each others play so well but it was the Duggan/Enright partnership who came out on top by 21-15; 21-11.

The third Kerry title won on the day was the mens singles decider and despite a total entry of 11 players from all over Munster this also proved to be another all Kerry decider.

The brave Donnacha Moloney from Moyvane who contested his second Munster final of the day came up against his North Kerry neighbour, Listowel’s James Leane.

The first set in this saw Leane take an early lead but Moloney fought all the way but the set went to Leane by 21-16. The second set saw Moloney fight all the way with the sides level on several occasions and in a score for score battle they tied at 20 each and at 21 each but those two vital tie break points were secured by Leane as he took the set and title by 23-21.

Thus, Leane retained this title for Kerry as he has followed in the footsteps of Moyvane’s Michael O’Connor who captured this title for Kerry 12 months ago..

The two remaining Graduate finals were the ladies singles and the mixed doubles and Killarney’s Sandra O’Connor was involved in both of these deciders. Whilst she lost both she did go home with 2 Munster silver medals on the day. The singles saw her fall to Waterford’s Rachel Walsh by 21-15; 21-15.

In the mixed decider playing with Waterford’s Gavin Dunford they were opposed by another Waterford pairing, Natalie Brown and Greiville Madden who captured the title by 21-13; 21-16

In the senior 2 championships Moyvane’s Elaine Hudson was the only Kerry finalist on the day and she lost out in 2 sets to Corks Lucy Kearns 21-19; 21-13.

Overall it proved to be a fruitful day for Kerry Badminton.

One of the games of the day was the ladies senior 2 semi final which saw Kerry’s Maeve Twomey and Elaine Hudson just lose out in a classic 3 set encounter.

Kerry County Championships;

The action returns to the Killarney Sports Centre on Friday evening next where the first rounds of the CPC.IE sponsored Kerry County Championships will be played out.

No matter the sport, it is the ambition of all players to win a County title and in this respect, the sport of Badminton is no exception.
Titles up for grabs on Friday night next will be the singles crowns for both ladies and gents in divisions 1,3 and 5 and a large entry is expected from throughout the County. Play will commence at 7.45 and all players are requested to check in by 7.30 so that the first rounds can commence on time.

LADIES AND MENS LEAGUES FINALS

The Ladies and mens leagues for divisions 3&4, which commenced last October, were completed on Wednesday last in the Presentation Gym Tralee.

The four defending champions qualified once again to defend their titles, and extraordinary enough , all four just did that with 3 titles going to Moyvane and the ladies division 4 title once again going to Ballyheigue.

Division 4 Ladies final, sponsored by Speedy’s Bar, Moyvane.

Ballyheigue 4; Killarney 1

After capturing this title last year the Ballyheigue ladies were on top of their game and went all out to retain their crown. The match of the night in this final was the second ladies where the Killarney cousins, Elaine and Jessica Galvin, who both were playing up from Division 5, showed great fire and spirit to win a thrilling 3 set match but in the overall context the power and experience of the champions told its own story.

Ballyheigue; Siobhan Colbert, Linda Burke, Paula O’Sullivan, Sara Leahy; Killarney; Maria O’Connor, Hylda Harman, Elaine Galvin, Jessica Galvin

Division 4 Mens final, sponsored by Agro Auto Parts, Tralee/Listowel

Moyvane; 4 Annascaul ”

Playing in their first div. 4 final the youthful Annascaul side put up a brave battling performance before going down 4-2 to the defending champions.Indeed 2 of the games that went the Moyvane way had to go to the 3rd set for decision and 4 of the sets overall had to be decided on the tie break and all went to Moyvane.

Moyvane; Jamie Elliott,Paudie Kearney, Timmy Flaherty, Felix Reali; Annascaul; Brendan McGovern, Joe Kenneddy, Alan Falvey, Aidan Evans

Division 3 Mens final, sponsored by Agro Auto Parts, Tralee/Listowel

Moyvane 4; Killarney 0

In a repeat of last years final, the champions were always in command despite a brave battle from a gallant Killarney side. Game number 1 was a thrilling 3 setter with Killarney just going down by 21-19 and both sets of the fourth tie had to be decided on the tie break.

Moyvane; James Sheehan, John Mulvihill, Timmy Noonan, Timmy Hanrahan; Killarney; Danny Cronin, Kieron Crehan, Brendan Cassidy,Ger O’Connor

Division 3 Ladies final, sponsored by Speedy’s Bar, Moyvane

Moyvane 4; Killarney 2

This was the match of the night and was a close hard fought battle. Entering the final game Moyvane were leading 3-2 but the sides were level on sets, 6 each, so who ever would win would take the spoils.Killarney won the first set but the second set was a cracker which saw the defending champions win on the tie break; 24-22. It was all to play for in set number 3 and on the score of 21-17 the honours went to Moyvane’s Carmel Hudson and Fran Collins.

Moyvane; Helen Brown, Fran Collins, Carmel Hudson, Jeanelle Griffin. Killarney; Sam Hayes, Marion McSweeney,Sandra O’Connor, Siobhan O’Donoghue

KERRY SCHOOLS FINALS

The Kerry schools badminton programme took place at the Killarney sports centre on Tuesday last, January 12th and what a mammoth days Badminton it proved to be with no less than 27 teams competing.

Twelve different schools from around the County participated with four new schools this year,namely Gaelcholaiste Chiarrai Tra Li, CBS The Green Tralee, Mercy Mounthawk Tralee and Presentation Milltown.

The programme took over six hours to complete in what was a great days Badminton for Kerry and an equally great day for all the schools who took part .

Results as follows;

Girls U14 Winners Presentation Listowel

Eva Browne, Hannah Healy,Maggie Beth -Boland,Ava Grimes

2nd place Gaelcholaiste Chiarrai Tra Li

Valerie Guiney,Grace Guiney,Saidbh O’Callaghan Leahy,Ciara Dunne

3rd place St. Brigids Presentation Killarney

Michaela Lynch,Abby O’Leary,Shonagh Doody,Emer O’Dowd

Girls U16 Winners Presentation Listowel, Ciara, Hudson,Marie Kennelly,’Niamh Canty,Laura Sheehan

2nd place St. Brigids Presentation Killarney

Sonia Smith,Fiona Galvin,Leah McMonagle,Orlaith Tangney

3rd place Pobalscoil Chorcha Dhuibhne

Deirbhile Ni Shithigh,Katelyn Reid,Nicole Lewis,Jenna Feirtear

Girls U19 Winners St. Brigids Presentation Killarney

Elaina Galvin,Jessica Galvin,Rebecca Murphy,Soracha McCloskey

2nd place Presentation Castleisland

Eimear Horgan,Rachel O’Connor,Ellen Sheehan,Mary O’Connor

3rd place Presentation Listowel

Jana Finucane,Rebecca Mason,Amy O’Connor,Aoife Murphy

Boys U14 Winners CBS The Green Tralee

Seamus Bradley,Sean Kennedy,Kevin Griffin,David Smith

2nd place Pobalscoil Chorcha Dhuibhne

Dylan O Geibheannaigh,Seamus Mac an Ridire,Sean Murchan,Mikey O Brosnachain

3rd place Tarbert Comprehensive

Eamon O’Connor,Greg Horan,Thomas O’Connor,Conor Hogan

Boys U16 Winners Pobalscoil Chorcha Dhuibhne

Killian O Failbhe,Gearoid O Leidhinn,Colm O Muircheartaigh,Conn O Riagain

2nd place Castleisland Community College

Kevin Keane,Josh Horan,DJ Fealey,Mark O’Donoghue

3rd place St. Michael’s College Listowel

Micheal Kennedy,Sean Keane,Aaron Slemon,Seamus O’Sullivan

Boys U19 Winners Tarbert Comprehensive

Cian Liston,Liam Greaney,Andrew Dai,Micheal Collins

2nd place Pobalscoil Corcha Dhuibhne

Brian O Conchuir,Joe O Cinneide,Niall O Geibheannaigh,Gavin MacCarthaigh

3rd place Castleisland Community College

Jonathan Keane,James Beazley,David Browne,Gary Horan

Beauty&Fashion, Lifestyle

Call To Enter Kerry Fashion Week Awards

 

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Photographed on stage at the Europe Hotel & Spa, Killarney on Friday 6th of March were the 2015 KFW Irish Fashion Industry Award winners in association with Image Magazine, Lancome Paris and Skoda, with judges and sponsors. Photo Credit: Pawel Nowak
(click to enlarge) Photographed on stage at the Europe Hotel and Spa, Killarney last year were the 2015 KFW Irish Fashion Industry Award winners with judges and sponsors. Photo Credit: Pawel Nowak

ENTRY is now open for the 2016 Irish Fashion Industry Awards at Kerry Fashion Week which runs from March 1-4.

The awards celebrate and recognise everyone working in the Irish Fashion Industry from emerging talents to established names. As well as categories for fashion and accessory designers, there are also awards for those that make it all happen behind the scenes including make-up artists, fashion stylists, hair stylists, photographers, bloggers, models and retailers.

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Entry is free and there are 16 categories in total. Those wishing to be considered can enter themselves or can nominate someone who deserves to be awarded for their work. For more information and to enter now online visit www.kerryfashionweek.com

The KFW judging panel is Melanie Morris, Editor in Chief, Image Publications (Chairperson of judging panel); Bairbre Power, Fashion Editor, Irish Independent and Executive Editor, Weekend Magazine and Helen Cody, womenswear designer and last year’s winner of Irish Fashion Designer of the Year at KFW.

Closing date for entries is strictly Friday, February 5. The overall winners will be announced at the Irish Fashion Industry Awards ceremony on Friday, March 4 in the Hotel Europe & Resort, Killarney.

This is the highlight event of KFW ‘16, and a full programme of all other KFW shows and events will be announced at official press launch on Monday, January 25.

For more information visit www.kerryfashionweek.com or follow KFW on twitter @kfwtweets

Other Sports, Other Sports

Tralee Imperials Basketball Club News

 

Tralee ImperialsRESULTS FOR THE WEEK.

The final of the u16 Boys KABB Cup took place on Sunday 10th January at Presentation, Killarney.

Tralee Imperials faced the undefeated favourites KCYMS.

The game started off well for Tralee Imperials, with great energy and heart shown by the underdogs. The first quarter ended 16-11 to Tralee Imperials.

In the second quarter, Killorglin stormed back into the game with great hustle and defence, which gave them the lead at the end of the quarter 19-22.

Tralee Imperials answered back in the third quarter, with a run of their own, keeping the game very tight, almost going basket for basket. Killorglin maintained a one point lead at the end of the quarter.

The final quarter started very well for Tralee, and at one stage they had a seven point lead, but three straight 3 pointers by Killorglin game them back the lead. In the closing seconds of the fourth quarter, Tralee were down by two points, but a very courageous drive to the basket by Aidan Mangan tied the game with 20 seconds to go, bringing the score to 47-47

Overtime of 3 minutes was added on, and even though Tralee Imperials put up a great fight, KCYMS proved why they are undefeated, with final score being 49-53 to KCYMS.

Players and Scorers:

Daire Kennelly: 21
Tristan Raymond: 8
Aidan Mangan: 7
Raul Vencel: 7
Philip Corkery: 6Imperial u12A played a very exciting cup game away to Gneeveguila Saturday night winning 22-18.
All girls played their heart out on both defense and offence.

Womans National League Division 1

Team Garveys v Oblates Dynamoes

This was always going to be a classic. Cup finalists Oblates playing v Team Garveys in Mounthawk.. Game started very lively with Deirdre Geaney scoring in the fist few seconds, this was followed by score from Rheanne.

At quarter was basket for basket with alot of misses on both sides. 16 a piece end of 1st qtr… Team Garveys came out on fire 2nd qtr and it was a joy to watch With some amazing rebounding and fast passes up the court they ended jjat half time 35 v 25.

There was a fantastic atmosphere in hall with a large attendance and our under 11.s with the help of Garvey the mascot provided a very exciting and amusing half time entertainment.

3rd qtr resumed but this time it was Oblates who answered back with them outscoring 16 v 2 and leaving a shortfall of 4 heading into final qtr.

It was still all to play for and looked at times like we could win the game but in fairness to Oblates they held on and were up 10 points withs seconds remaining. Sinead Mackessy who has just returned to the bench and was top scorer on the night put up a final shot and scored leaving Oblates winning by 8.

Well done on a very entertaining game and huge thanks to Liam Culloty for stepping in in absence of Mark who had to return to USA for family reasons. It was great to see Sinead back in the squad and she hasnt lost of any of her skills… Next game is away to Den Joes Castleisland next Saturday and we ask you to come out and support in force wearing your club colours.

Girls u12A

12A played a very exciting cup game away to Gneeveguila Saturday night winning 22-18.
All girls played their heart out on both defense and offence.

Ladies Div 1

Well done to our girls today who won 49 v 42 against St Marys B team. They were without quite a few of their players due to Leaving Cert English Study Day.

CONGRATS

A huge congrats to RYAN LEONARD who has made the under 18 Irish Team . This is his 3rd year in a row which is a remarkable achievement and we are so proud of him.

Remember keep in touch with club by regularly checking our Facebook page and should anyone need any club gear contact Helen 087 7677449.

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Tralee Bay Swimming Club News

 

Tralee Bayb SwimmingChristmas Day Swim 

The Tralee Bay Swimming Club organised 64th annual Christmas Day Swim in Fenit was another great success . The weather was a bit damp and it put off a few spectators, but over 500 swimmers showed up for the dash n splash . The water temperature was measured at 8.9c , which is quite good for the time of year.

It was great to see the 25 or so regular winter swimmers stick together for a longer swim afterwards . The event was again a fundraiser for RNLI Fenit Lifeboat and Mike OConnor , fundraiser , confirmed a good day of donations .

Winter Swimming

The winter swimming recommenced last Sunday Morning with 21 swimmers showing up for the weekly swim . The water temp was noticeably colder and was measured at 7.2 c.

The air temp was 9c and and a bit of drizzle was keeping things quite cool . While everybody felt the cold , they carried on regardless and all enjoyed a great morning. The temperatures will continue to be low and maybe drop a bit further for the next 6 weeks or so.

AGM

The Tralee Bay Swimming Club AGM is to be held on Thursday, 21st of January, 8pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.

Please forward anything for the agenda, nominations for officers/committee (but fear not, several officers are happy to retain their positions) etc to cmfisher75@yahoo.co.uk

We would like to see all members come along and have your say on how you would like the club to run in the summer of 2016.

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St Brendans Basketball Club News

St Brendans BasketballLadies Div 2

KCYMS 54 St. Brendan’s 72

St. Brendan’s Senior Ladies travelled to play KCYMS in the Ladies Div 2 County League and came away from Killorglin with a great win. Brendan’s got off to a slow start but in an evenly contested opening quarter the sides were locked together at 23-23 at the end of the first.

Brendan’s began to find their scoring range in the second and steadily built up a 44-32 lead at half time. A mix of great defence and accuracy in offence say Brendan’s make the most of the opportunities in the third quarter and led 61-45 at three quarter time.

The visitors were able to rely on some fast break baskets in the final quarter and easily saw out the win on a final scoreline of 72-54. Our Ladies will next play away to HHS Lixnaw on Wednesday 20th January.

Team and scorers: Linda Raymond 18, Laura Griffin 16, Jillian Kerins 14, Elaine Baily 8, Claire O’Sullivan 6, Katelyn O’Sullivan 4, Sarah Carey 4, Erika Roche 2, Arianne Finnegan

Boys U14 Div 3 Plate Quarter Final

St. Pauls 26 St. Brendan’s 41

Brendan’s travelled to the Aura in Killarney for their second game of the Div 3 plate competition. As both teams warmed up it was clear that the St. Pauls team had a serious height and size advantage over the Brendan’s boys.

Brendan’s pressured the Paul’s offence giving little room for them to manoeuvre.

Graham Sheehy and Sean Dillane forced turnovers and took off on the fast break yielding some precious scores.  Garry Lynch’s ball-handling and passing was assured providing a solid base from which Brendan’s formidable offence was launched.

Ryan McHugh and Sam McCarthy played bigger than their stature, boxing out and securing rebounds in offence and defence. After the first quarter Brendan’s led 9 -3. Paul’s fought back in the second quarter using their size and strength to good effect.

Liam Kingston broke through the Paul’s defence to score a basket and Jack Clapham followed this with a lovely shot. In defence Matthew Hussey and Sam McCarthy battled hard with the Paul’s big men limiting them to 4 baskets in the quarter but at a cost of 4 fouls for Sam. At half-time just one basket divided the teams.

In the second half Brendan’s really applied themselves and their defence stood solid. Daniel Bowler was incredible and secured rebound after rebound only to emerge from between the two Paul’s ‘giants’ and make the pass that initiated the Brendan’s offence.

With a combination of good movement, smooth passing, steals and fast breaks saw Brendans score double Paul’s total of 8 in the quarter. The final quarter continued in the same vein with Graham Sheehy and Garry Lynch scoring at will.

Brendan’s emerged victorious on a final scoreline of 41–26. The semi-final will be a local derby meeting with Tralee Tigers and promises to be an enthralling game.

Players & scorers: Graham Sheehy 15; Garry Lynch 14; Sean Dillane 6; Liam Kingston 2; Daniel Bowler 2; Jack Clapham; Matthew Hussey; Ryan McHugh; Sam McCarthy.

Boys U12 Div 3

St. Anne’s 20 St. Brendan’s 24

St. Brendan’s travelled to St. Anne’s and came away with a well-earned four point win. All thirteen players enjoyed court time as Brendan’s worked had for their victory.

The game opened brightly for both sides but it was Brendan’s that led by 8-4 at quarter time. The home side fought back and took a two-point lead 12-10 into the half time break.

The second half was score for score as both teams looked for the decisive scores. Brendan’s found themselves 3 points down with four minutes on the clock but managed to see out the game in great style by landing seven unanswered points to win the game on a scoreline of 24-20. Fiachra O’Connor with 8 points and David Scally with 7 top scored for Brendan’s.

Team: Liam Og O’Connor, Braiden Pierce, David Scally, Joseph O’Sullivan, Jack Murphy, Seamus Lucey, Shane Kelly, Ruairi O’Halloran (c), Dean Hourigan, Lucca Carroll, Fiachra O’Connor, Shane Cotter, Brendan Timothy

OTHER RESULTS

Men Div 1

KCYMS 47 St. Brendan’s 81

Boys U12 Div 3

Rathmore 31 St. Brendan’s 19

Boys U12 Div 3

St. Brendan’s 36 Ballybunion Wildcats 25

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Wednesday 20th January

Ladies Div 2

Horans HS Lixnaw v St. Brendan’s at 8.00pm in Lixnaw Community Centre

Thursday 21st January

Boys U16 Div 3

St. Brendan’s v St. Anne’s at 8.00pm in Moyderwell

Friday 22nd January

Boys U16 Div 1

St. Brendan’s v Tralee Imperials at 8.00pm in Moyderwell

Sunday 24th January

Boys U16 Div 3

St. Brendan’s v TK Vixens at 3.30pm in Moyderwell

Boys U14 Div 3 Pool 1

St. Brendan’s v TK Vixens at 2.30pm in Moyderwell

Monday 25th January

Boys U18 Div 1

Tralee Imperials v St. Brendan’s at 7.30pm in Mounthawk
Tuesday 26th January

Boys U12 Div 1

St. Brendan’s v KCYMS at 6.00pm in Moyderwell

Boys U14 Div 3 Plate

St. Brendan’s v Tralee Tiger BC at 7.00pm in Moyderwell

TABLE QUIZ

A fundraising Table Quiz will be held on Wednesday 27th January at the Castle Bar, Tralee at 9.00pm to support the Senior Men’s team as they prepare for the Hula Hoops Basketball Ireland Intermediate Final against BC Leixlip Nemunas on Saturday 30th January. MC Alan Cantwell. All welcome.

TRAINING TIMES

St. Brendan’s Basketball Club Training continues at Moyderwell Hall.

Boys and Girls Academy 5yrs-9yrs
Tuesday 5-6pm

Saturday 10-11am

Girls U10s

Friday 6-7pm
Boys U10s
Wednesdays 6.30-8pm

Sunday 9.30-10.30am
U12s (A)
Tuesday 6-7pm

Sunday 11.30-12.30pm
U12s (B)
Thursday 6-7pm

Sunday 10.30-11.30am
U14s (A)
Wednesday 5-6.30pm

Sunday 1.30-2.30pm
U14s (B)
Tuesday 7-8pm

Sunday 12.30-1.30pm
U16s (A)
Monday 6-7pm

Friday 7-8pm
U16s (B)
Thursday 8-9pm

Sunday 2.30-3.30pm

U18s

Tues 8pm-9pm
U18s and U20s
Saturday 7pm – 9pm
Senior Men
Wednesday 8pm-9pm
Senior Ladies
Monday 7-8pm

Thursday 7-8pm
Senior Men and Senior Ladies interested in playing this year please get in contact with Claire O’Sullivan or Fergal O’Sullivan. New players always welcome.

Please be aware that due to registration with Basketball Ireland and KABB, all players and teams must be registered as soon as possible. If you are interested in playing this year get in contact with your coaches and let them know.

ST. BRENDAN’S BASKETBALL CLUB JUVENILE ACADEMY
St. Brendan’s Basketball Club’s Juvenile Academy for boys and girls is actively encouraging budding young basketball enthusiasts to join.
Our Academy is an integral and important part of the continuing development of the club.

The Academy times are as follows Tues 5-6pm and Sat 10am – 11am for the 5 to 9 year olds. Our Academy is held at Moyderwell Gym with our coaches Linda Raymond and Charles O’Sullivan and players Michael O’Donnell and Arianne Finnegan.

The cost of the Academy is just 3 euro per hour.

For more information on our Academy please contact 086 871 9335 or 086 862 5932

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Tralee Golf Club News

 

Tralee Golf Club
Tralee Golf Club

Mens Results

Sunday 17th Club Fourball

1st Philip O’Sullivian (8) & Billy Naughton (15) 29Pts

2nd Martin Mitchell (13) & Jerry Moloney (13) 27 Pts

FIXTURES:

Saturday 23rd Casual Golf
Sunday 24th Captain’s Drive-In

There was no ladies competition at the weekend due to inclement weather conditions

Fixtures

Wednesday 20th January 9 hole re-entry weekly competition
Sunday 24th January Captains Drive in

GAA CLUBS

Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

 

Tralee Parnells CrestCalling All Parents:

The parent of all our players are cordially invited to come along to Kerins O’Rahillys at 7.30 pm on Friday the 22nd of January to the Parnells development workshop. This is an open forum and workshop and everybody interested in Hurling and Camogie development in our area is most welcome.

We are asking all parents/coaches and older players along with members of the wider community to attend this workshop so they can give their input on how we can develop the club further and reach out to as many potential players and families as possible.

Parnell’s 2016 GAA Scór na bPáistí:

Tralee Parnell’s Hurling club are delighted to announce that it will be participating in the 2016 GAA Scór na bPáistí competitions. Scór na bPáistí is for primary school children.

Our aim in participating in these events is to have fun, build new friendships and get to know each other. We are therefore, eagerly seeking out club members to represent Parnell’s in the following: Team Quiz, Figure Dancing, Set Dancing, Solo Singing, Group Singing, Storytelling and Group Instrumental.

If you would like to take part in any of these events please get in touch with pro.traleeparnells.kerry@gaa.ie asap or text Mike Roger on 087 224 0437. Or contact us through any Parnells club officer. We are also looking for volunteers to help with the above so don’t be shy with your musical or dancing talents and let us know if you can help.

Indoor Winter Academy:

Indoor hurling for boys and girls start the 2nd of February and will
run every Tuesday for 6 weeks in the Complex Tralee, 6 pm to 6.50 pm.

News

Petrol Bomb Thrown At House In Tralee Estate

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garda_1GARDAÍ are looking for the public’s help with the regard to separate incidents of arson in the Tralee area last week.

In one case a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Balloonagh Estate according to gardaí. That incident is believed to have taken place Wednesday, January 13 at 4.30am.

The bomb was thrown at the house but smashed on the footpath outside and ignited. There was no damage done to the house and gardaí are asking if anyone saw anything suspicious in Balloonagh Estate around the time of the incident to contact them on 066-7102300.

In an unrelated incident, on Monday, January 11, a car was set on fire at about 4.30am on, where the gardaí describe as, the road behind the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

The vehicle was destroyed in the incident and Gardai are appealing to the public if they saw or heard anything in the area around this time to contact them on 066-7102300.

GAA CLUBS

Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

 

Ballymac CrestLOTTO
The lotto was held in the Halfway Bar on Monday, 11th January 2016 for a jackpot of €9,800. Numbers drawn were 3,10,18,28. There was no winner.
Lucky Dips
1. Joseph Cleary, c/o Geoff Riordan
2. Maria McCarthy, Rathanny
3. Niamh Burke, c/o Paula Silles
4. John Lyons, Kielduff
5. Billy Caball, Cork (online)
Sellers Prize : Geoff Riordan
The lotto now stands at €9,900 and can be played at www.ballymacgaa.com

SENIOR TEAM
Ballymac GAA Club are fortunate to have secured the services of Paud O Donoghue to train our Senior team for 2016. Paud was an outstanding forward for his Club Glenflesk and was a member of the East Kerry Team which won three Senior Co. Championships in a row (1997-1999). He also won an All Ireland Junior medal with Kerry in 1994.

Paud previously trained Glenflesk to promotion to Division 2 and also reaching the semi-final of the Intermediate Championship. Tom O Shea and Dennis O Connor will act as selectors with Paud. The first game of 2016 sees us travel to play Na Gaeil on Sunday next at 2.00pm in the first round of the St. Brendan’s league. Best wishes to management and team for the Season ahead.

SCOR SINSEAR
Austin Stacks, Ballymac, Churchill and Na Gaeil were the Clubs represented in the Scor Sinsear finals of the Coiste Tra Li / St Brendan’s Board held in St. Brendans Community Hall, Ballydwyer on Friday night last.

Ballymac were successful in two categories with our Leiriu team of Maurice O Connell, Tom O Sullivan, Fintan Kelly, Maura Leen, Nora Curran, John Brosnan, Tom Daly and Cillian Rahilly taking the honours with their excellent portrayal of events which took place during the War of Independence and Civil War. Our Set Dancing team progressed to defend their Co. title which they won last year.

Well done to Kate Kelly, Maura Leen, Karen Daly, Colette Collins, Fintan Kelly, Tom Bastible, Tom Daly and Donal Rahilly on their victory. Tom Herlihy performed in the Recitation section and was unlucky not to progress. Club Secretary Fionnan Fitzgerald was a very capable Fear an Ti on the night.

The County Final of Scor Sinsear will be held in Castleisland on Saturday, 6th February 2016.

COISTE NA NOG AGM
The AGM of Coiste na nOg took place on Sunday last in the Club Rooms. In his very detailed report Secretary Dave Slattery outlined the many activities and achievements of the Club at underage level during 2015. John Rice in his Chairmans address thanked everyone who helped in any way to make 2015 such a successful year and look forward to making 2016 another year to remember. Great credit is due to Dave and John for the great work they are putting in on behalf of the young footballers of the Parish.

Coiste na nOg Officers for 2016 :
Chairman : John Rice
Vice Chairman : Mick Bolger
Secretary : Dave Slattery
Asst Secretary : Eddie O Connell
Registrar : Willie Costelloe
PRO : Michael Crossan
Childrens Officers : Joanne Long
Coaching Officer : Kieran Savage
School Liaisons Officer : Anne Kenny

STRICTLY LOVE DANCING
Our 12 couples who are taking part in Strictly Love Dancing are continuing their preparation for the night under the watchful eye of dancing instructor Honor Hurley. The event takes place on Saturday, 13th February 2016 in Ballygarry House at 8.00pm. Tickets can be purchased from the following locations:

Halfway Bar, O Riadas, Glenduff House, O Brennan National School, Slatterys Carpets and Blinds Boherbee (mornings only), Teach Beag – Tralee and Castlemeats Castleisland. Tickets are moving fast so purchase early to avoid dissapointment. For further updates please check out the dedicated Facebook page.

BALLYMAC HANDBALL CLUB
Congratulations to Daire Keane and Sinead McKeown who won their respective singles grades in last weekends Kerry 40×20 Championship held in Tralee.

Daire came through a strong field to win the Under 16 county final against Glenbeighs Tommy Quirke on a scoreline of 15-8 ,15-8.
Daire also paired up with Alusin Jah (another of Ballymacs young players) to take the under 16 doubles title in a tight battle with Glenbeighs Tommy Quirke and Daniel Kelly. Well done to Alusin on his first county title!
Sinead McKeown defeated Samantha Riordan of Glenbeigh HC to take the Girls under 13 county title. Both players now go forward to represent Kerry.

Also well done to Paidric Heffernan, James Kenny, Mark O’Connor, Adam Kelly and Darragh Lynch who put in great performances for Ballymac on the day.

GAA CLUBS

St Pats GAA Club News

 

St Pats
St Pats

Lotto:

There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 09,13, 17 & 25. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Francie O Donnell Derrymore West, Enzo c/o O Shea’s Texaco, Padraig O Keeffe Lixnaw , Kathleen Moriarty Annagh and Chrissie c/o PJ Higgins. Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €4,400 and the draw will take place this Sunday night January 24th in O’Dwyer’s Bar. Lotto tickets are available from the usual outlets or any club officer.

Juvenile Academy:

Well done & thanks to everyone who helped to mobilise 2016 activities  last weekend.
1. Chess for community games will continue next Friday at the earlier time of 4.45 – 6pm in the old clubhouse.

  1. Girls only training will continueon Satnext at 3pm in Presentation Hall.  Initially this will target various Community games competitions ie Indoor & Outdoor Soccer,Futsall, Gaelic Football (Girls & Mixed)etc.  All girls are welcome. Denis Healy 086 1686259 is the girls coach.
    I believe we may have a basketball entry also (TBC).
  2. St Pats U 12 & 14s will train on the astro oFridaynext at 6.30pm.
    4. Music for Scor & Comm Games will be on next Friday at 7.15pm in the clubhouse.
    5. The academy for u 6 & u 8 future stars is on again on Sunday next at 10 am followed by u 10s at 11am. Well done, we had huge numbers last Sunday. Both in Pres Sec School Hall.
    6.  Marie Fitzgibbon / 087 6964673 is the ‘go to’ person for further info in relation to community games. Teams can also be entered in other activities if personnel can come forward and arrange/coach etc.
    7. Denis Healy will commence coaching in Blenerville School on Friday next.
    8. St Pats will enter U 12, U !4 & U 16 competitions in the same grading division as 2015.  We will enter Feile at 13-a-side.
    9. Thanks to everyone (19people) who attended the Child Protection / Anti-Bullying workshop on Wed last.
  3. An award 2 GAA Child Coaching Course will commence on Wed 3rd Feb in Joh Mitchels Complex.  Time is tbc. The 2nd night is in Mounthawkon 24/02/’16 and one evening monthly afterward for 7-8 sessions in total.  The cost is 50 euros per person. Please let me know if you have an interest in same.  St Pats will pay the fee for any coach who is willing to participate.  The award one is a pre-requisite for this course.
    11. The registration night for St Pats Coiste na nOg 2016 will take place on Friday 05/02/16/  More details to follow. 
    U10’s: St. Pats under 10’s  Boys & Girls returned to academy action last Sunday after the winter break. We had a good turnout at training in the Pres Hall. Everyone put in a great effort practicing their skills at training with Daniel Sheehy, Diarmuid Waugh, Grainne Breen and   Zach Howarth giving it their all during the session.  It is important that ye all keep practicing yer skills at home during the week. We hope to see you all at trainingSunday at 11am in the Pres Hall, Moyderwell Tralee.

Blennerville School Book:

“Blennerville National School and Community  A Story Worth Telling” Is now available. It is on sale for €10 from the school, Rock Street Post Office or The Kerry Book Shop.

Blennerville Community Playschool:

From January the Playschool will be relocated to the new primary school in Blennerville. There are some places currently available. If interested in enrolling contact Marlene on 0870564023.

St. Brendan’s Board:

Congratulations to Chairman Liam Sayers, Vice Chairman Christy Murphy and Treasurer Jim Moriarty on their election to The St. Brendan’s Board.

 Engagement:

Congratulations to Eimear Moriarty Curraheen and Simon Wall Waterford who got engaged recently.

Sympathy:

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Sean O Donnell Blennerville, Seamus Dowling Stack’s Villas, Mick Murphy Castlegregory and Catherine Irwin Basin View. May they rest in peace.

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