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Holocaust Survivor And Stepsister Of Anne Frank To Give Talk in Tralee

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A HOLOCAUST survivor is set to give a talk on Tuesday, March 8, at Ballygarry House Hotel and Spa, Tralee.  The event will run from 6pm-9.30pm.

Eva Schloss, who is an acclaimed author and the stepsister of Anne Frank, will give the talk as part of the International Women’s Day Kerry event put on by the Kerry Businesswomen’s Network and the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee.

At the age of 15, Eva was captured with her family by the Nazis and placed into Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp for nine months until she was freed.

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According to her website, Eva spoke about being freed: “The whole point of the process was the de-humanization of us. When we were liberated by the Russians and they shared their bread and water with us, I cried. That was a kind, human action.”

She has published two books and given countless talks about her experiences and what is what like to live in the shadow of Anne Frank.

On the night, there will also be a drinks reception and a three course meal on the night.  The dinner address will be given by Ms. Deirdre Fanning: Consultant Urologist MBBChBAO (Hons) MMEDSc (Med Ed) MD FRCS (Urology) and Mr. John Curran: Consultant Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon MB MCh FRCSI (Plast).

If you are interested or would like to attend the event, you can check out the tickets, at €45, here: Eva Schloss Tickets.

You can check out her website here: http://www.evaschloss.com/

GAA, Sport

Kerry Hurling Team Named For League Opener Against Laois

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NINE of the side who beat Derry in the Christy Ring Cup final back in June will start Kerry’s  Division 1B Allianz Hurling League Round 1 game against Laois on Sunday.

Jack Goulding, a member of the All Ireland winning minor football panel last year makes his League debut at corner forward in the match at 2pm in O’Moore Park in Portlaoise.

Daniel Collins captains the side which also features two of the successful Kerry Minor Hurling team from last year on the panel.

Captain, John Buckley and Jason Diggins, are among the subs along with last year’s Christy Ring winning captain, John Griffin.

The team lines out as follows:

1. Martin Stackpoole, Lixnaw
2. Sean Weir, Crotta O’Neills
3. Bryan Murphy, Causeway
4. Keith Carmody, Causeway
5. Daniel Collins (C), Kilmoyley
6. Darren Dineen, St Brendans
7. Tom Murnane, Kilmoyley
8. Patrick Kelly, Clarecastle
9. Tommy Casey, Causeway
10. Shane Nolan, Crotta O’Neills
11. Michael O’Leary, Abbeydorney
12. Colum Harty, Causeway
13. John Egan, St Brendans
14. Mikey Boyle, Ballyduff
15. Jack Goulding, Ballyduff

Fir Ionaid:
16. Aidan McCabe, Kilmoyley
17. Brendan Brosnan, Lixnaw

18. John Buckley, Lixnaw
19. Mike Milner, Dr Crokes
20. Jordan Conway, Crotta O’Neills
21. Jason Diggins, Causeway
22. Dougie Fitzelle, Kilmoyley
23. John Griffin, Lixnaw
24. Philip Lucid, Ballyheigue
25. James O’Connor, Abbeydorney
26. Brendan O’Leary, Abbeydorney

Bainistíocht:
Bainisteoir: Ciaran Carey (Patrickswell)
Coach/Selector: Mark Foley (Adare)
Treanálaí: Damien Ryall (Abbeydorney)
Róghnoirí: James McCarthy (Kilmoyley), Michael Conway (Lixnaw)

News

Kerry County Council To Launch Its Five Year Arts Plan

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Kerry County Council logoKERRY County Council is to launch the Kerry Arts Strategy (2016-2021),  at 5pm, on February 23, at the Tralee Library.

The Arts Office at Kerry County Council will build on the accomplishments of the previous Arts Plan and continue to facilitate the provision of aid to support professional artists, in particular through the delivery of Artist Bursaries and Artist in Residence programmes.

The office will continue to mentor emerging artists and will strive to reach new audiences for their work.

New initiatives will include the development of visual arts projects to showcase new work (including an e-newsletter), the provision of business mentoring for artists and a film bursary (in association with Kerry Local Enterprise Office).

There will also be a development of a closer partnership between Kerry County Council and other agencies to promote active participation in the arts of young people and working to promote professional arts development in Kerry are central to the plan.

“Ensuring the next generation experience creative development through music, dance, theatre, film, creative writing and visual arts is essential towards ensuring we sustain our living culture and creative potential,” stated Kerry County Council CEO Moira Murrell.

Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Pat McCarthy, said: “The arts contribute enormously to the life of communities throughout Kerry and cultural tourism draws thousands of visitors to the county every year”.

All are welcome to attend the launch where copies of the plan will be distributed on CD and USB.  Tea and coffee will also be served.

You can contact arts@kerrycoco.ie or call 066-718 3541 for more information.

Beauty&Fashion, Lifestyle

Zoe O’Connor: It’s Tough Being Positive With This Weather

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Zoe 1TECHNICALLY, winter is over.

You wouldn’t know it considering that we are going through the storm alphabet like there is no tomorrow. When we got to Gertrude I decided that I want the job of choosing those names. All I am saying is that if we ever get to Z, it better be called Zoë.

I talk a lot about positivity on here, but I guess it gets a little bit harder when you are faced with grey morning after grey morning. It’s okay to admit that it is hard to pursue that ‘glass half full’ attitude after such a horrible winter, and summer really, if we are all being honest with ourselves.

I think Irish people as a whole are obsessed with the weather. You can’t deny it. It’s the first topic of small talk conversation; no matter what you are talking about, any good home grown Irish person can change the topic to weather.

It’s oddly fascinating now that you think about it. Entire news programmes can be dedicated to it. So I guess it only makes sense that when the weather starts to let us down, and we can no longer put a new angle on the incessant rainfall, that we start to get a little sad about it.

That is completely okay to admit.

Another thing about the Irish people, is that we tend to pretend that everything is okay all the time. Unless you are flipping Dora the Explorer, I can guarantee you, that’s not true.

Yet people continue to insist that there lives purely consist of rainbows and ponies.

People ask you how you are and you have to come up with some elaborate story to prove that you actually have your life together. It’s turn into some sort of messed up competition to see who is currently living the better life. Maybe I don’t expect people to be totally honest with each other in these random small talk conversations, but maybe we should be honest with ourselves.

(I know we got pretty deep there, grab your snorkel everyone)

If your current ‘down in the dumps’ attitude does not have to do with the weather, and in fact you can’t come up with any such reason why you are sad at this current moment in time, that’s completely okay too.

We’re only human. You can actually have that idyllic Disney Channel-esque lifestyle and still feel like rubbish. There is no reason or explanation for it, but it’s okay to admit that it happens. It’s okay to wallow in it for a little while before picking yourself back up again.

But just remember that you can pick yourself back up. No matter how hard it seems to fight through the wind and the rain every day of the week, you can do it.

Just think of it like this, if Teresa Mannion can do it, so can you.

I would still like a little sunshine though…

Until Next Week x

News

Kerry Actress to Appear On TG4 Programme

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A KERRY actress is set to appear in the programme ‘EIPIC’, which will air tonight, February 11, at 10pm on TG4.

Roisin Ní Cheillachair from Dunquin will be the main star of Thursday’s episode which, although contemporary, tells a story that echoes past events as five rural teenagers take over their local post office to start a musical revolution in 2016.

The programme is directed by Louise Ní Fhiannachta from Ventry and will also feature music from local rock heroes Walking On Cars.

It’s a six-part comedy-musical drama series which tells a story about escape, empowerment and what it means to be a teenager ‘hero’ in contemporary rural Ireland set against the backdrop of the 1916 centenary celebrations.

If you would like to watch the first episode, you can catch it here: EIPIC.

You can check out a clip of her in the programme below:

 

 

 

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How Twitter Reacted To Danny Healy Rae Entering Election Race

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Screen Shot 2016-02-11 at 11.55.23THE Healy Rae’s are known for having a trick or two up their sleeve at election time.

Today they caught the public by surprise with the last minute inclusion of Danny Healy Rae as a candidate. Have they sprung an ace or will they be left holding a joker?

The news got people chattering on Twitter. A colourful political family, the Healy Rae’s never fail to be noticed.

Business/Property, News

Tidy Towns Business Awards Announced For January And February

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at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Martin Hoban of McDonalds Tralee, received the Tralee Tidy Towns Business Award for January from Gillian Wharton and Joan O’Regan from Tidy Towns Team Bramble. Also included is artist John Hurley (left) and CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kieran Ruttledge (right) at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

TWO Tralee business received Tidy Towns business awards at a Tralee Chamber Alliance event on Thursday morning.

The new Tidy Towns Monthly Business Awards scheme was launched last month by Tralee Chamber Alliance in association with Tralee Tidy Towns Group to help get Tralee into the best possible shape for success in this year’s competition.

Joan O’Regan, a member of the Team Bramble Volunteer Group, and Gillian Wharton led the judging panel for the awards.

McDonalds were the January winners while Connolly Jewellers scooped the February award at the Chamber’ election breakfast event at Manor West Hotel.

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Speaking about McDonalds, Gillian Wharton said: “Their shrubbery looked really well and the daffodils were beginning to bud. There was absolutely no litter there. This business has made a huge effort to keep their business and the area around it clean,” she said.

About Connollys Jewellers, Gillian said: “We chose a business which always looks really well. Their window displays are always lovely, their frontage is spotless and staff are regularly seen cleaning out in front,” she said.

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Martin Hartnett from Connollys Jewellers received the Tralee Tidy Towns Business Award for February from Gillian Wharton and Joan O’Regan from Tidy Towns Team Bramble. Also included is artist John Hurley (left) and CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kieran Ruttledge (right) at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

Artist John Hurley supplied the prizes – at a very reasonable price – for the competition.

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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Fleming’s Withdrawal The Reason For Danny Healy Rae Entering Race

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Courts Registrar, Padraig Burke witnesses Danny Healy Rae signs his election papers at the Courts Services office on Thursday morning with Deputy Michael Healy Rae and Cllr Johnny Healy Rae. Photo by Gavin O'Connor
Courts Registrar, Padraig Burke witnesses Danny Healy Rae signs his election papers at the Courts Services office on Thursday morning with Deputy Michael Healy Rae and Cllr Johnny Healy Rae. Photo by Gavin O’Connor

DEPUTY Tom Fleming pulling out of the General Election race was the catalyst for a second Healy Rae candidate to join the ticket.

Speaking to Traleetoday.ie on Thursday afternoon at the Courts Services office in Tralee, where he was handing in his election papers, Cllr Danny Healy Rae said “we’re confident we’ll give it a fair run”.

“People have been asking us for days and days, and certainly because Tom Fleming pulled out of that side of the constituency side, so many more people were asking [if I would run],” said Cllr Danny Healy Rae.

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He will run alongside his brother Micheal becoming the 16th candidate in Kerry.

“Traditionally over the years the Healy Raes have given a first class service to the people. In order to continue that service and represent the county we feel we can do a better job with two of us running,” said the councillor.

The move is certainly going to cause a stir around the county we enter the final two weeks of the campaign.

Business/Property, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News

Fels Point Hotel Wins Gold Honour at IASI Awards

 

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Mary O’Neill, Reception Manager, Cathy Rael, Accommodation Manager and Sarah McLoughlin, Reception, with the IASI Gold Award. Photo by Domnick Walsh

THE Fels Point Hotel Tralee won a Gold Award at the IASI (Irish Accommodation Services Institute) Awards on January 30.

In order to achieve an IASI Gold Award Fels Point Hotel had to achieve a minimum score of 97% during the inspection which inspects guest bedrooms, public areas and bathrooms.

In addition to receiving the Gold Award, Fels Point Hotel was also a runner up in the Supreme Award category out of all the 4 star hotels in Ireland.

This is the first time the hotel – which is currently under refurbishment and will be rebranded to The Rose Hotel in April this year – has won this award, and a great achievement by Cathy Rael, Accommodation Manager, who attended the awards night.

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Current renovations are ahead of schedule and the newly renovated reception and lobby will open early February and the bar and restaurant will be fully refurbished by mid-March.

General Manager, Mark Sullivan commented: “We are absolutely thrilled to have received IASI’s Gold Award. It is great recognition of the hard work and high standards that Cathy Rael and her team in the Accommodation Department constantly achieve. We are looking forward to a very exciting year as we relaunch the hotel after a significant refurbishment this Spring and bring the hotel to a four star plus experience. This award is a great start to what is looking like to be a fantastic year, forward bookings are very strong and we are delighted with the feedback from the local market for weddings and functions.”

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Danny Healy Rae Declares As Candidate In General Election Race

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DANNY Healy Rae has declared himself as a candidate in the next general election.

In a move which will shock the political world, the brother of Michael Healy Rae, who is strongly tipped to top to poll in Kerry, will bid to get two seats for the Healy Rae clan.

The independent councillor in the South Kerry Municipal District lodged his election papers before the noon deadline today at the Courts Services offices in the Centrepoint building in Tralee.

He is the 16th candidate to declare.

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PHOTOS: Spring Tops The Poll With Businesspeople At Chamber Event

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Attending the Tralee Chamber Alliance election breakfast meeting in the Manor West Hotel on Thursday were Kerry candidates, standing from left; Arthur Spring (Labour), Brendan Griffin (Fine Gael), John Brassil (Fianna Fáil), Donal Corcoran (Renua), Michael Fitzgerald (Green Party) with CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kieran Ruttledge. Front from left; Michael Healy Rae (Ind), Norma Moriarty (Fianna Fáil), Minister Jimmy Deenihan (Fine Gael) and MC for the event and President of Tralee Chamber of Commerce, John Drummey. Photo by Dermot Crean

IF the election went by the votes cast by those present at a Tralee Chamber Alliance event this morning, Arthur Spring wouldn’t have much to worry about in two weeks time.

Many of Kerry’s candidates in the forthcoming General Election gave their views on a number of local and national issues at a special event in the Manor West Hotel on Thursday morning.

Organised by Tralee Chamber Alliance and supported by AIB, the breakfast event allowed business people in town to put a series of questions to the candidates and to give their own votes by secret ballot as to who they want to be elected in Kerry in two weeks time.

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MC John Drummey went around to the tables where candidates were asked about the primary issues of jobs in town, vacant premises, the reduction of the 23% VAT rate, funding for tourism, broadband, support for local entrepreneurs and much more.

In a lighter moment, each candidate present was asked if they had to vote for another candidate in Kerry, outside of themselves or their own party, who would they give their No.1 to.

Mike Moriarty, Il Forno Restaurant, Bláithín McElligott, Bus Éireann and Michael Fitzgerald, Green Party candidate at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mike Moriarty, Il Forno Restaurant, Bláithín McElligott, Bus Éireann and Michael Fitzgerald, Green Party candidate at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

Fianna Fail’s John Brassil, after much hesitation, said he’d probably vote for “my cousin”, Labour TD Arthur Spring. His party colleague Norma Moriarty said the same.

Michael Fitzgerald of the Green Party plumped for Donal Corcoran of Renua who duly returned the favour. Fine Gael’s Brendan Griffin and Jimmy Deenihan opted for their coalition partner Arthur Spring, who in turn said he’d opt for one of the Fine Gael candidates.

This was picked up on by Michael Healy Rae who said: “Well if there’s one thing we’ve learnt this morning, it’s that Arthur Spring is going to head the poll!”

The south Kerry man said he’d give the vote to Sinn Féin’s Martin Ferris.

At the end of the meeting the results of the secret ballot were given and saw local man Arthur Spring in first, Minister Deenihan in second, John Brassil on third, Michael Healy Rae in fourth, while fifth was Brendan Griffin.

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Kevin O'Connor, The Ashe Hotel, Derek Rusk, Manor West Hotel, Mark Teahon, Tralee Printing Work and Breda Walsh, Tralee Chamber Alliance kiosk volunteer at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kevin O’Connor, The Ashe Hotel, Derek Rusk, Manor West Hotel, Mark Teahon, Tralee Printing Work and Breda Walsh, Tralee Chamber Alliance kiosk volunteer at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
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John Reen, Murphy Sheehy Insurance, Seamus Cotter, Peevers Slye Cotter and Martin Hartnett, Connollys Jewellers at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
John Reen, Murphy Sheehy Insurance, Seamus Cotter, Peevers Slye Cotter and Martin Hartnett, Connollys Jewellers at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Louise Cassidy, AIB, Eleanor Cassidy and Bridget O'Connell, Tralee Chamber Alliance at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Louise Cassidy, AIB, Eleanor Cassidy and Bridget O’Connell, Tralee Chamber Alliance at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Cllr Sam Locke, Breda Hurley, ABC Cleaning, Tina Diggin, Tralee International Resource Centre, Tina Kastrati, Tralee Chamber Alliance and Edel Connolly, Tralee Chamber Alliance, and Deputy Michael Healy Rae at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cllr Sam Locke, Breda Hurley, ABC Cleaning, Tina Diggin, Tralee International Resource Centre, Tina Kastrati, Tralee Chamber Alliance and Edel Connolly, Tralee Chamber Alliance, and Deputy Michael Healy Rae at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cllr John Brassil with Roger Harty, Harty Opticians at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cllr John Brassil with Roger Harty, Harty Opticians at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Shane Walsh JRI America and Padraig McGillycuddy of Ballygarry House Hotel at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Shane Walsh JRI America and Padraig McGillycuddy of Ballygarry House Hotel at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Arthur Spring gives his view at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Arthur Spring gives his view at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Brendan Griffin answers a question at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Brendan Griffin answers a question at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Donal Corcoran of Renua at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Donal Corcoran of Renua at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
John Drummey interviews Michael Fitzgerald of the Green Party at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
John Drummey interviews Michael Fitzgerald of the Green Party at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
John Brassil ponders a question at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
John Brassil ponders a question at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
The turnout at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
The turnout at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kieran Ruttledge addresses those present at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kieran Ruttledge addresses those present at the Tralee Chamber Alliance/AIB election breakfast in the Manor West Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
News, SCHOOLS

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Hundreds Enjoy LiveLife Film Competition Awards

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At the Live Life Film Awards were, from left Nicola O'Sullivan, Fionnbar Walsh and Susan Lawlor. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Live Life Film Awards were, from left; Nicola O’Sullivan, Fionnbar Walsh and Susan Lawlor. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

THE awards presentation for the Donal Walsh LiveLife Film Competition took place at the ‘Live Life Love’ day on Wednesday, at the Brandon Conference Centre, in Tralee.

The event, which is now in its third year, had over 700 attendees, and was in honour of Donal, a special teenager who spread the message of the importance of living life.

The first place winners on the day were Scoil an Spoirid Naomh in the Primary Schools Section, Darragh Clarke of Mercy Mounthawk in the Secondary School Section and Malcolm Willis and Noel McElligott in the Adult Section (see full results below).

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The theme for the competition this year was ‘Live Life, Our World’. There were three categories  – primary school, secondary school, and adult – and the shortlisted films of each category were screened and the overall winners were announced.

At the Live Life Film Awards were, from left: Aine O'Sullivan and Ciara Sookarry. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Live Life Film Awards were, from left: Aine O’Sullivan and Ciara Sookarry. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

At the event, Kerry Footballers, Marc Ó Sé and Aidan O’Mahony, spoke about the legacy and the impact Donal has left behind while headlining act, Hermitage Green, supplied the music.

There were performances by Chapter 2,  Paulie O’Brien, and 12 year old Joshua Roche while The Animal Roadshow brought along their animals for attendees to interact with.

Mary Lucey of the Live Life Foundation said: “Live Life Love Day is in its third annual event and in honour of Donal Walsh and the accumulation of months of work for the national film competition. The whole idea is that people capture the world and living life to the full in a two minute clip.”

“There are over 700 attending today and we’ll be screening the shortlisted films and the awards will be sponsored by Dairymaster. All the bands are giving up their time to play.” she said.

Fionnbar Walsh, father of Donal, spoke about the event; “It’s doubled in size every year and we have 60 films entered into the event and it’s all to spread the message Donal started about living life, enjoying it, and making the most of it.

“There’s schools from all over the country. There’s schools from Dublin, Wexford, Kerry. Schools from vertically all over. It’s just amazing how it has caught on. The theme of the films is to Live Life and you have to show how you feel about living life,” he said.

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Schoolchildren and Teachers of Ardfert National School, who were highly commended for their entry into the Donal Walsh Film Competition
Schoolchildren and teachers of Ardfert National School, who were highly commended for their entry into the Donal Walsh Film Competition

Ardfert National School was among those  highly commended for their entry into the Primary Schools’ category of the the highly competitive competition.

One of the teachers, who helped the children produce the film, spoke: “The film was a collaboration between Ardfert, Killury and Abbeydorney National Schools. The schools came together and made a project and it focused on all the animals and the variety of life in our world and how much we have to do to protect them because it’s their world too.”

The IT Tralee TV & Film Society was also awarded as runners up for their entry in the Adult category of the competition.

Michael Simpson, who accepted the award on behalf of the society, spoke: “We made it as the I.T Tralee TV & Film Society but because of the timetable, we only saw the deadline for entry two days before it. Within six hours we had to come up with an idea and film it.”

“Our film is to show how each person can have their hobbies and be their own individuals within the college. We can make their world into our world and keep it seen. We are very happy with the outcome of it,” he continued.

“It was stressful to make it because we only had six hours and I was sitting up in college on my own trying to edit it as quick as I could; but it was very rewarding because of the lessons and skills learned from it,” he said.

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The society were runners up to a winning film of a high standard, which was written and directed by Killarney native, Malcolm Willis.

His film started as dark and atmospheric but had a great twist which brought to light the importance of living life.

Primary Schools Section

Highly Commended

• St Joseph’s National School
• Scoil Eoin Balloonagh
• Ardfert, Killury and Abbeydorney National Schools

Finalists:

• Third Place: CBS Primary School
• Second Place: Spa National School
• First Place: Scoil an Spoirid Naomh

Secondary School Section:

Highly Commended:

• Anton De Arribas De Renedo, St Brendan’s College, Bray
•Kevin Langon, Colaiste na Riochta, Listowel
• Leah Fleming, Loreto College Ballybriggan, Dublin

Finalists:

• Third Place: Shane Costello Mercy Mounthawk
• Second Place: Alan Holland, Pobal Isolde Palmerstown
• First Place: Darragh Clark, Mercy Mounthawk

Adult Finalists:

• Third Place: Richie O Connell Cork College of Commerce
• Second Place: ITT TV and Film Society
• First Place: Malcolm Willis and Noel McElligott

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At the Life Life Film Awards were Tralee CBS Primary School pupils with Kerry footballer, Marc O'Se and Aidan Mahony, rock band, Heritage Green and Fionbarr Walsh. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Life Life Film Awards were Tralee CBS Primary School pupils with Kerry footballer, Marc O’Se and Aidan Mahony, rock band, Heritage Green and Fionnbar Walsh. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Having fun with an iguana at the Live Life Film Awards were, from left: Rebecca Crowley and Peppy Fitzgerald from Ardfert National School. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Having fun with an iguana at the Live Life Film Awards were, from left: Rebecca Crowley and Peppy Fitzgerald from Ardfert National School. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

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At the Life Life Film Awards with Kerry footballers, Marc O'Se and Aidan O'Mahony were Presentaion Secondary School students, from left: Laura Donnelly, Aoife Dillane, Emma Slattery, Eva McCormick, Roisin Curran, Elizabeth Meehan, Eva Kelliher and Claire Tansley. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Life Life Film Awards with Kerry footballers, Marc O’Se and Aidan O’Mahony were Presentaion Secondary School students, from left: Laura Donnelly, Aoife Dillane, Emma Slattery, Eva McCormick, Roisin Curran, Elizabeth Meehan, Eva Kelliher and Claire Tansley. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Live Life Film Awards with the band Hermitage Green were Presentation Secondary School students, from left: Maeve Pearse, Anna Sheehy, Muirne Scanlon and Sarah Campion
At the Live Life Film Awards with the band Hermitage Green were Presentation Secondary School students, from left: Maeve Pearse, Anna Sheehy, Muirne Scanlon and Sarah Campion.
At the Life Life Film Awards with Kerry footballers Marc O'Se and Aidan O'Mahony with Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn pupils. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Life Life Film Awards with Kerry footballers Marc O’Se and Aidan O’Mahony with Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn pupils. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Life Life Film Awards were, from left: Saoirse Mhaoldomhnaigh, Cheyene Tanuir, Katrina Uie Churrain, Ciara Derath and Aisling Ni Ainifein. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Life Life Film Awards were, from left: Saoirse Mhaoldomhnaigh, Cheyene Tanuir, Katrina Ui Churrain, Ciara De Rath and Aisling Ni hAiniféin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
News

Are You Undecided On Who To Vote For? This Website Could Make Up Your Mind

 

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A WEBSITE has popped up that could give undecided General Election 2016 voters a helping hand figuring out who to give their vote to.

Smartvote.ie is an app and website that asks 30 questions ranging from health, immigration, Job Bridge and abortion.

Users can rank each issue by level of importance to them.

Those answers are matched with the views of each candidate in the constituency, all of which have been asked to provide answers to the site.

It must be noted that in Kerry, independents Michael Healy Rae and Henry Gaynor views are not represented because they have as yet to provide any answers to Smart Vote.

Also, Tom Fleming remains on the list despite pulling out last Friday.

To take the test, on the homepage you will be greeted by a search bar, type in the area or street you live in as opposed to the county/constituency.

After completing the questions and getting your closest matched candidates, you can run through some of the answers given by candidates for each issue.

Developed by the UCD innovation academy, Smart Vote describes itself as the ‘Tinder for politics’. In the last two weeks the site has had over 40,000 new users.

News, SCHOOLS

Mercy Mounthawk Students Raise Funds For A Monument To Inclusivity

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(click to enlarge) Members of the YSI group at Mercy Mounthawk who are raising funds for their ‘Generation I’ project. Photo: Mercy Mounthawk/Twitter

A GROUP of students at Mercy Mounthawk are trying to raise funds for a monument to show Tralee’s inclusivity when it comes to all cultures and religions.

The Youth Social Innovators group is called ‘Generation I’ and their aim is to make other cultures feel welcome in Ireladand.

This week they were celebrating Chinese New Year by selling fortune cookies to raise money for the monument. It is being made by stonemason Billy Leen and is to be erected in the Town Park when completed.

An inscription on the monument will read: “Tralee welcomes all cultures and creeds to embrace the green within”. The names of all students with origins in different countries in the school will also appear on the monument.

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News

IT Tralee Wins Food Safety Award

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ITT culinaryIT Tralee was one of 13 food businesses to have been commended at the Food Safety Professionals Association awards in Dublin.

These organisations were recognised for their excellence in food safety across a number of criteria including structural and operational hygiene, food safety and protection, personal hygiene and staff facilities as well as food safety management systems documentation.

The scheme is aimed at food businesses in all areas of the food sector in Ireland, namely Retail & Wholesale, Hospitality and Catering, Industrial Catering, Licensed trade, Health Care Facilities, Educational establishments and Manufacturing.

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The winners included IT Tralee, Waterford Institute of Technology, St. Patrick University Hospital Dublin, Clontarf Hospital Dublin and Roadbridge Head Office Canteen Limerick.

Mary Daly, President, Food Safety Professional Association, said: “This year was an outstanding one for the Food Safety Assurance Awards in terms of the high standards of quality from all entrants. Thirteen colleges, hospitals and caterers have been recognised for their excellence in food safety across a number of several criteria. These awards really embody all that is great about Irish food producers, and encourage food businesses to reach and maintain high standard of food safety.’’

Dr Pamela Byrne, CEO, Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI), said: “The legal onus is on all food businesses to have robust food safety management systems in place to ensure the food they are producing and selling to consumers is safe to eat.  The FSAI is a resource for food safety and hygiene information and we urge all food businesses to take full advantage of the advice that is available to them.”

News

Two Well Known Barmen To Take On London Marathon Challenge

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Sean Og's barmen, John Moriarty and Fergal Dooley who are taking part in Virgin London Marathon in April. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Sean Og’s barmen, John Moriarty and Fergal Dooley who are taking part in the London Marathon in April. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

TWO Sean Og’s barmen will take their place alongside the 30,000 competitors taking part in this year’s London Marathon.

For the pleasure of running 42 bone-crunching kilometres, Fergal Dooley and John Moriarty, are raising money for the Irish heart disease and stroke charity ‘Croí’.

Around 300,000 people worldwide apply to enter the Virgin London Marathon which takes place on Sunday, April 24.

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This being the first time they applied, Fergal and John can count themselves lucky they were successful when the ballots were announced.

“We were lucky to get in, now all we have to do is run it!” said Fergal.

The lads will be part of a group of 250 running for ‘Croí’. All funds gathered will stay in Ireland.

To raise money for ‘Croí’, there will be a race night held in Sean Og’s on Monday, February 29.

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On the night, which is due to get going at 8pm, there will be a tote system in place and loads of spot prizes for every race. There will be prizes for best jockey and trainer along with a raffle.

If you can’t make it on the night, horses will be sold in advance and any donations will be kindly accepted at the bar in Sean Og’s.

Entertainment, WHAT'S ON

‘Frozen Fest’ Party To Attracts Hundreds To North Kerry Venue

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The Frozen characters during last year’s FrozenFest at JDs in Ballybunion. Photo by Ger Walsh

AFTER a fantastic event last year, a north Kerry nightclub is again to welcome a very different clientele than usual for the ‘FrozenFest’ party next month.

Around 500 people from north Kerry, many from Tralee, went to JD’s Nightclub in Ballybunion last March, where the venue was transformed into Arendelle for the event. Children enjoyed numerous activites and met the characters from the popular animated movie phenomenon.

This year the fun will take place on Sunday, March 13, from 2pm to 5pm with nail and face painting stands, a disco, a screening of the movie, bouncy castle, food stands and much, much more which will keep the little ones happy for hours.

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The event is being run by the Ballybunion Events committee with all monies raised going towards funding further events in the year.

Tickets are €10 for children while adults go free and there are family discounts available.

Tickets go on sale in Supervalu Ballybunion and Mike Joyce Post Office in Ballybunion on Monday, February 15 or can be pre-ordered and collected from Sundaes Ice-Cream Parlour (call Joanna on 086-0523089) on the day of the event. Check out the event’s Facebook page here

Beauty&Fashion, Lifestyle

Orlagh Winters: The Horror Of ‘Revenge Porn’

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Orlagh New 1VERY little at this stage of my life surprises me but I was horrified to read about the alleged behaviour of a few UCD male students.

They are said to have set up a group on What’s App and shared pictures of naked girls that they had slept with and then these perfect gentleman rated the girls.

So this is the future male population? God help us all.

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There were lots of comments from people who felt that it was the fault of the girls for allowing their photos to be taken. Some of the girls did not know that the photos were taken and others did.

This, however is not the point. The point is that this – if proved to be the case – is a total invasion of privacy and is abuse of these girls.

All types of social media can be dangerous as when a photo is posted it is then the property of Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

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What’s App operates like a phone service and the photo is private to those you send it to unless they share it.

It is reported that the girls had no idea that their naked bodies were the subject of such amusement to these half-wits. I am sure their parents must be very proud and one wonders if it were their sister’s photo that was being passed around, would the enjoyment be so great.

Porn revenge is a real problem in today’s world and I really do feel for young girls who are trying to find their way in such a cruel society.

There is a portion of the young males in this country who really do see women as only sex objects and are there solely for their gratification. The “Jock” element is alive and well it would seem.

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I took some solace in the fact that the powers that be in the college have taken the step to investigate the matter and to expel all those who are found guilty of this disgusting behaviour. I really do hope that the girls take it further and that the boys are in front of a judge in the not too distant future.

Like everything in the world, education is key to helping young people make the right decisions.

Schools should, I believe, educate students of the dangers of allowing your photo to be taken and more importantly should educate them on how wrong it is to share these photos with friends.

There have been many times that I have been grateful that social media was not around when I was a student as I certainly did things that I wouldn’t want to be shown. (Not naked pics mind)

I hope these girls can put this behind them and that these boys get what they deserve.

Until next week,

Look out for the young in your life!

Orlagh xx

News, Sport

It Could Be You…The Ring Of Kerry Cycle Lottery Was Held Last Night

 

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Edel Hobbert of South West Counselling, Garda Dermot O’Connell, Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle PRO Cathal Walshe and John Cleary of Eventmaster at the Lottery selection last night.

THE Ring of Kerry Cycle Lottery was held on Tuesday evening, as the button was pushed to start the Lottery selection process in the presence of Garda Dermot O’Connell, Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle PRO Cathal Walshe, John Cleary of Eventmaster and Edel Hobbert of South West Counselling.

With the lottery process complete, ROK Charity Cycle PRO Cathal Walshe gave a breakdown of what will happen next:

“The 6,000 successful applicants from the lottery have now been finalised, these individuals will receive a confirmation email on February 15. Over the course of the next 2 days, each applicant will receive a unique code in order to complete their registration. It is then the responsibility of each individual to complete their registration before midnight on Monday February 22nd.”

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Cathal reminded all applicants that failure to complete registration in this timeframe will result in the place being offered to another lottery applicant:

“If any successful applicant should decide to not take up their place; this code will become null and void as of Tuesday February 23rd. This place will then be offered to another applicant.”

The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2016 will take place on July 2.

News

With Over Two Weeks To Go Here’s How The Bookies Think The Election Will Go In Kerry

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Michael Healy Rae is a dead cert to be re-elected according to bookies.

OPERATING with the perceived wisdom that “the bookies are always right”, with just two and a half weeks to voting, we had a look at how the 2016 General Election betting is shaping up for the new five seat Kerry constituency.

According to Paddy Power, they’re banking on business as usual for four current TDs to stay in the job.  Fianna Fail’s John Brassil is also odds-on to be elected, but Labour’s Arthur  Spring and Fianna Fail’s Norma Moriarty are still very much in the mix.

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The current betting has Michael Healy Rae storming back in the doors of Leinster House looking a dead cert to retain a seat at 1/50. You won’t get much value on Jimmy Deenihan either at 1/33 or Martin Ferris (1/20) while Fine Gael’s Brendan Griffin is less of a certainty at 1/7.

Following the withdrawal independent Tom Fleming it’s all to play for that final seat.

The bookies have John Brassil at odds-on for the fifth seat at 2/9, with sitting TD Arthur Spring at 6/4. Fianna Fáil’s Norma Moriarty is at 9/4 and then there’s a big gap to the rest of the field.

But two and a half weeks is a long time in politics!

Meanwhile, Michael Healy Rae is favourite at 6/4 with Boylesports to get the most first preference votes in the  ahead of Enda Kenny at 2/1. Paddy Power though put the Kerry man at 15/8 second favourite, just behind Michael Lowry at 13/8.

Here’s the Kerry betting…

1. Michael Healy-Rae (Ind) 1/50
2. Jimmy Deenihan (Fine Gael) 1/33
3. Martin Ferris (Sinn Fein) 1/20
4. Brendan Griffin (Fine Gael) 1/7
5. John Brassil (Fianna Fail) 2/9
6. Arthur Spring (Labour) 6/4
7. Norma Moriarty (Fianna Fail) 9/4
8. Brian Finucane (AAA-PBP) 33/1
9. Grace O’Donnell (Fine Gael) 40/1
10. Michael O’Gorman (Ind) 40/1
11. Kevin Murphy (Ind) 40/1
12. Mary Fitzgibbon (Ind) 80/1

Odds from Paddy Power online as of Tuesday 2:30pm

Entertainment

Shanakill Women’s Group Had A Flipping Great Pancake Tuesday

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Members of Shanakill Wonans Group enjoying Pancake Tuesday were, from left, Anne Conway, Saira Abeed, Romy Ayavi and Shannon Nolan. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Members of Shanakill Women’s Group enjoying Pancake Tuesday were, from left, Anne Conway, Saira Abeed, Romy Ayavi and Shannon Nolan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

IT’S Pancake Tuesday and all over town people are tucking into the sweet and savoury treats before the onset of Lent.

To celebrate the day, the Shanakill Women’s Group came together in the Shanakill Family Resource Centre and held a pancake flipping competition.

On Mondays the Shanakill Women’s Group regularly come together and take part in a host of activities. It’s ideal way for women in the area to meet up, chat and spread a bit of positivity.

Just for a bit of fun the group decided to flip some pancakes on Tuesday morning.

All told it was an afternoon that couldn’t be battered, um, sorry bettered!

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Members of Shanakill Wonans Group enjoying Pancake Tuesday were, from left: Bernie O'Carroll, Christina Creegan, Sinead Doloney, Helen Donovan, Marian Moore, Maria O'Shea. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Members of Shanakill Women’s Group enjoying Pancake Tuesday were, from left: Bernie O’Carroll, Christina Cregan, Sinead Delaney, Helen Donovan, Marian Moore, Maria O’Shea. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Members of the Shanakill Womans Group who took part in Pancake Day fun at the Shanakill Family Resource Centre were, from left: Bernie O'Carroll, Kathleen Donavan, Pat O'Carroll, Chrsitina Creegan, Helen Donovan, Marie O'Shea, Mary Egan, Anne Conway, Saira Abeed, Ramy Ayevi, Shannon Nolan, Marian Moore, Sinead Doloney. Photo O'Connor
Members of the Shanakill Women’s Group who took part in Pancake Day fun at the Shanakill Family Resource Centre were, from left: Bernie O’Carroll, Kathleen Donovan, Pat O’Carroll, Christina Cregan, Helen Donovan, Marie O’Shea, Mary Egan, Anne Conway, Saira Abeed, Ramy Ayevi, Shannon Nolan, Marian Moore, Sinead Delaney. Photo Gavin O’Connor
GAA CLUBS

Na Gaeil GAA Club News

Na GaeilScór Sinsear:

Congratulations to our very talented bailéad ghrúpa who were crowned county champions on Saturday night last at the county final of Scór Sinsear in Castleisland. Their rendition of ‘The Ballad of John Williams’ and ‘The Mad Lady and Me’ received tremendous applause from a very receptive audience.

They now go forward to represent Na Gaeil and Kerry in the Munster semi-final on February 20th in Kanturk, Cork. So congratulations to Therese Keating, Tracy Hurley, Rachel Moynihan, Pat Sheehy and Tim Lynch and we wish them the very best of Na Gaeil luck for the next stage of the competition.

Hard luck to Sorcha Ó’Súilleabháin and Máire Éilis Ó’Conchúir who both did Na Gaeil proud in the recitation and solo singing and were unlucky not to progress to the next round. A big thank you to Seán and all at Na Gaeil for the great reception afterwards in the club.

Minors:

Our scheduled Town Board league game v Austin Stacks had to be rescheduled due to unplayable pitches at both clubs. Game to be refixed at a later date. We will play Kerins O Rahillys next weekend. We will play division 2 of the county league with our first game away to Laune Rangers on Feb 20th.

The lads have busy schedules but are putting in good efforts to train with the club for these upcoming games. Registration forms need to be completed and back to mentors ASAP please.

We may have secured sponsorship for tops and skinny pants so watch this space. Leahys Pharmacy in Oakpark have already committed to the team for our new set of jerseys. Please support our sponsors.

Under 14:

We had a terrific turnout of over 24 boys training in windy conditions on Sunday evening last with just a little rain near the end of the session. It was great to see all of last year players plus a few others strutting their stuff for the Na Gaeil club. Vetting and registration forms were handed out and should be returned to any U14 mentor ASAP please. Training again at the sports complex on Thursday at 5.45pm.

Under 10:

Our boys continue to train indoors in Tralee Sports Complex. We had another big turnout last Sunday. Thanks to John Hayes from the senior team who gave JJ a hand with the training.   Training again next Sunday at Tralee Sports Complex from 11am until noon.

Players are asked to bring €2 to cover the cost of the hall & please bring along your mouth-guard & a bottle of water too.  Just a reminder that all players need to be registered with the club. Registration will take place again next Sunday. The cost for under 10s is €40.

Under 8:   

Training continued at the Tralee Sports Complex Astro Turf Facilities on Sunday last at 10 am. Once again there was an excellent turnout.  The weather was a bit chilly but we soon warmed up and had a great session practicing our skills  and finishing with a very competitive practice game.

Great performances from Nikita Hoare, Ryan Sheehy, Danny Kingston & Shane O’ Donnavan: Most improved players: Luke Gannon, and Fionan Collins. A big thank you to the inspirational Jack Barry Na Gaeil and Kerry footballer for his help and advice during the training session.

All parents should have received registration forms for the 2016 season .

Registration will take place next Sunday 14th of February at the Tralee Sports complex. All Players are asked to bring €2 to cover facility expenses also ensure you bring your water bottle & mouth-guards.

See you all next Sunday at Tralee complex 10am. Outdoor activities on Astro turf if weather conditions suitable so remember parents/guardians/spectators come prepared!!

THANKS:

A big thank you to outgoing PRO Theresa Kelliher for her fantastic work in promoting the club over the last three years. She was always available at the other end of the phone when the need arose and gave so generously of her time.

She continued on as PRO during the month of January until a new PRO was appointed which is much appreciated. Theresa has a lot to offer to the club and I’m sure she will stay involved in some capacity. The new Pro has big boots to fill.

Fir na Gaeil:

Light football training for men who have retired from playing football and for those that have not played and would like to try it out. Very little skill is required. We train on Friday nights at 8pm in the gym at the moment. Runners and mats are all that is needed.

This is a great way to keep fit with light training, ball games and a bit of a laugh. Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.

Na Gaeil Senior Ladies had their Medal Presentation night on Saturday night week last for winning the Intermediate Championship and Div 2B County League.

Maria Quirke was the 1st player to win the Joe Foley Memorial Trophy for player of the year. We also said our goodbyes to our great servant and Captain Ríona who is retiring from playing football with Na Gaeil.

Mna Na Gaeil:

We are a Gaelic for Mothers and Others team who come together and doing a bit of exercise, football training and socialising. Anyone who would like to join are most welcome, No Skills are required, just a good attitude and a sense for fun.

We are in the gym on Wednesday nights from 7.45, Runners and mats are all that are needed for the moment.  Contact Eddie at 0876791460 for more info.

Lotto:

The draw for the jackpot of €2000 took  place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 1,5,21,22.There was no winner.  €50 winners were Anna Sheehy, c/o Eddie Sheehy, Paul Creedon, Douglas, Cork. €25 winners were Tom Johnson, Oakpark Demense, Michael Culloty, Alderwood Road, Killian McGovern, Kevin Barry’s Villas, Bridget Cullolly Alderwood Road.

Next week’s lotto is worth €2,100 .All welcome for draw in club, each Tuesday at 10.30pm.

Bingo:

On behalf of the Bingo Committee, we would like to thank all the Na Gaeil Members who donated items to the Bingo Raffle.  All donations gratefully received.

Míle Buíochas, Niamh.

Sympathy:

We express our sympathy to Alice Murphy and family, Racecourse Lawn, on the death of her brother, John Murray, in Ballymoney, Gorey, recently.

Business/Property

Three Kerry Properties Added To Allsop Auction Catalogue

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THREE Kerry properties, including a cottage in Banna with a €30,000 reserve, have been added to the catalogue for the next Allsop Auction which takes place in February.

The property in Banna, a bungalow in Moyvane and a dormer-style house in Caherdaniel have been added to the apartment in Tralee,  house in Listowel and land in Cordal which are part of the other 241 properties going to auction at 12 noon on Thursday, February 25 at the RDS in Dublin.

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No.80 Sand Dune Cottages, Banna, Ardfert will go to auction with a reserve not to exceed €30,000. It’s a semi detached three bedroom house extending to approximately 94 sq. m (1,011 sq. ft).

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The house in Moyvane up for auction.

A bungalow at Cloonprohus, Moyvane, has a reserve not to exceed €30,000. It’s a derelict three bedroom bungalow extending to approximately 84.85 sq.m (909 sq. ft), situated approximately 8.7km northeast of Listowel.

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The house in Caherdaniel up for auction.

A detached house at 12 An Ghleantain, Caherdaniel, has a reserve not to €85,000. The four bedroom dormer bungalow extending to approximately 198 sq. m (2,135 sq. ft), subject to a tenancy. The property is located off the N70 in close proximity to the Blind Piper pub.

 

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An apartment in Parklands Tralee is to go under the hammer in February.

Apartment 302 The Parklands, Tralee, has a reserve not to exceed €30,000. It’s a fourth floor one bedroom apartment extending to approximately 44 sq. m (474 sq. ft).

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This Listowel house will go to auction in February.

Riverlodge The Powerline, Listowel, has a reserve not to exceed  €50,000. It is a detached three bedroom house extending to approximately 135 sq. m (1,463 sq. ft).

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The land for sale in Cordal.

Finally land at Knockatee, Cordal, Castleisland, has a reserve not to exceed €5,000. It contains two parcels of land extending to approximately 0.28 hectares (0.7 acres) in total. To see all the properties in the auction, click here.

News, SCHOOLS

Voting Open To Help Kerry Schoolchildren In Doodle4Google Awards

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Kyran Boyle and Jack Lynch, both from both from Scoil Nuachabháil, Ballymacelligott, showcasing their doodles.
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VOTING for the 2016 Doodle4Google awards has now opened and three Kerry schoolchildren need your votes.

Members of the public can now vote online until the closing date of February 14.

Seanie Feehan, from Scoil Niamh Eirc, Kilmoyley, and Kyran Boyle and Jack Lynch, both from Scoil Nuachabháil, Ballymacelligott, are among the 75 children shortlisted from over 4,000 entries.

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The five most popular Doodles, one from each category, go forward to the grand final where the winner will be chosen by the Google Ireland Team.

The winning doodle will then be featured on the Google Ireland Homepage on Easter Monday, March 28, 2016, and the winner will also receive a €5,000 scholarship towards their third-level studies, a Chromebook, and a €10,000 technology grant for their school.

Also each the five class group winners and their teachers will receive a Chromebook each.

Any votes for the children by members of the public will be greatly appreciated.

For more information and how to vote, you can visit www.google.ie/doodle4google/

News

‘Mothers And Others’ Looking For People To Go Further For Cancer Charity

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A GROUP based in Blennerville called ‘The Mothers and Others’ are coming together to run a mini-marathon  in Dublin on June 6 in aid of the Kerry Hospice.

Behind the charity drive is Andrea O’Donoghue whose father Tony O’Donoghue, sadly passed away after a battle with cancer in 2014.

“I’ve experienced what the Kerry Hospice and the Palliative Care Unit can do and I know where the money is going,” said Andrea.

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The Kerry Hospice is currently building a new unit in the grounds of Kerry General Hospital that is set to cost upwards of €6.2 million.

So far ‘The Mothers and Others’ have signed up around 40 people for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon.

“We all hope to wear Kerry Hospice t-shirts on the day and I am hoping some businesses in town will help us out on this. Any one willing to contribute will have their business logo on the back of the t shirt. Remember it is all for a good cause.”

If you want to get involved in sponsorship, please private message Andrea on her Facebook page here

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Christmas Floral Display Raises Cash For Charity

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(click on photo to enlarge) Presenting the cheque for the fundraising floral display evening was Michelle McElligott to Maureen O’Brien of Recovery Haven. Also included are little Roisin Kerins, and at back Helen McElligott and Rose O’Callaghan. Photo by Dermot Crean

A FAMILY from The Kerries held a great event over Christmas and raised over €700 for a great cause.

Michelle McEllligott opened her home in the Kerries and held a floral display with a large crowd attending and giving generously to Recovery Haven.

“The event was a pre-Christmas floral demonstration night at our house in Cockleshell Road,” said Michelle. “We had an outstanding night and over 50 people came to support it and hopefully we’ll have another one this year. I think Recovery Haven is a deserving charity and the money stays local here,” said Michelle.

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Maureen O’Brien, a volunteer at Recovery Haven, was delighted with the funds raised.

“On behalf of Recovery Haven, I want to thank Michelle  for a fantastic night at her home. It’s a unique way of raising funds and every cent we get is gratefully accepted because we don’t get any Government funding,” said Maureen.

GAA CLUBS

Kerins O’Rahillys GAA News

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Senior Football

Our Senior season will get started on St Valentines day with their first game it the Coiste Trá Lí League. It will be away to Ballymac at 12.30.

Minor Football

Coiste Trá Lí League Kerins O’Rahillys 4-10 Ballymacelligott 3-06

The second round of the Coiste Trá Lí Minor League was played on Sunday last. We played host to Ballymacelligott and the game was played with 14 a side in very poor wet and windy conditions. We went in at half time the much stronger side with a convincing 2-05 to Ballymacelligott’s 0-02 points. However Ballymac were not giving up and did put up some fine scores in the second half but they were no match for us on the day and we came out winners on a score of Kerins O’Rahillys 4-10 to their 3-06.  Next game is Round 3 on Saturday next 13-02-2016 4.00pm Kerins O’Rahillys v Na Gaeil.

The Minor Co League starts on Saturday February 20th. Round 1 sees us play away to Gneeveguilla at 4pm. We will be in Division 1 along with Dr Crokes, Firies, Gneeveguilla, Austin Stacks and Listowel Emmets. We would like to wish new Minor Manager Declan Quill and his team the very best of luck for the year ahead.

Juvenile News

Training continues on Wednesday evenings at CBS The Green for U12s, U14s and U16s. See Facebook for details.

Ladies News

U12 girls are back training on Friday evenings in Cumman Iosef 7-8pm. There were very good numbers again on Friday so well done and looking forward to seeing you all again next week.

Congratulations

It was a great weekend in Croke Park for Kerry teams with both Templenoe and St Marys coming away victorious from their respective All-Ireland finals. Templenoe won the Junior and St Marys were convincing winners of the Intermediate final. Congratulations to all involved.

Congratulations to former Kerry player and referee, author and broadcaster Weeshie Fogarty on being presented with the Mac Namee Hall of Fame Award at the weekend. Well done Weeshie.

Congratulations to Zoe Grattage on getting her first cap with the Irish ladies rugby team at the weekend. We hope it is the first of many for you Zoe.

Lotto

The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday.  The Lotto results for Monday 1st February were 2, 8, 18 and 26. There was no jackpot winner. The next jackpot will be €2,900. There were 2 match 3 winners.

They were Brian Dillon DD and Richard Fitzell. The 5 people drawn for the December 2016 draw were Tommy Nolan Knockmoyle, Jamie McCannon Spa Rd, Denis O’Shea Ardcarraig, Pat Brick c/o Mrs O’Brien and Tony Corridon Fairway Heights. 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.

Performing Arts Classes

Tralee Performing Academy are pleased to have started singing, dancing and acting classes in the Kerins O’Rahillys club function rooms in Charlies Bar and Bistro and are on the lookout for new students aged between 4 and 16 years.

Call or text Tim on 0834056829 for further information.

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 Agnes Bowler (nee Bradford) Cockleshell Rd The Kerries Tralee (Agnes was mom to former committee member and mentor Pat Bowler), Mary Cross (nee Jones0 Ovens Cork and formerly Tralee and Catherine Lonergan (nee Penrose) Hawley Park Tralee. May they rest in peace.

P.R.O Contact

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

‘Strictly’ Event Raises Hundreds For Recovery Haven

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In front; Anne Kerins, part of the winning couple in the Castlegregory Golf Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ competition, presents a cheque for €500 to Recovery Haven’s Eileen Comerford. Also included at back; Philomena Stack of Recovery Haven; Tom Ferriter, winning dancer; Geraldine Flynn, Castlegregory Golf Club; Edel Randles, Castlegregory Golf Club; John Drummey, MC on the night and Joan Ferriter of Castlegregory Golf Club. Missing from photo are Castlegregory Golf Club’s fundraising committee members Con Connor, Marian Bourke, Lady Captain Patricia Goodwin and Men’s Captain, Mike Mercer. Photo by Dermot Crean

MEMBERS of Castlegregory Golf Club handed over a cheque to volunteers at Recovery Haven after a hugely successful fundraiser recently.

Hundreds of people gathered at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday, January 22 for the Strictly Come Dancing event and people gave generously to both the club and Recovery Haven.

On Saturday morning the Recovery Haven welcomed the members who gave them a cheque for €500.

“It’s fantastic to give the money to such a worthy cause,” said Castlegregory Golf Club member, Geraldine Flynn, who was joint MC and helped organise the night.

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“There isn’t a family that hasn’t been affected by cancer and it’s a fantastic support service here,” she said.

Eileen Comerford, a volunteer at Recovery Haven, was delighted with the contribution.

“We’re thrilled to have the proceeds from the competition. It’s a great benefit for us to have an outside community donate to us here and as we get no Government funding, we’re totally dependent of wonderful people like those at Castlegregory Golf Club,” said Eileen.

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Coláiste Gleann Lí Awarded Prestigious Anti-Bullying Flag

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At Coláiste Gleann Lí accepting the Anti Bullying Flag and The Amber Flag were, from left: Paul McCarthy, Darren O'Sullivan, Conor Heislip, Anne O'Dwyer, Richard Lawlor, Sinead McKey, Muirne Egan, Marigh Wagegg, Abbie O'Sullivan and Donna Hennebery. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
(click to enlarge photo) At Coláiste Gleann Lí, accepting the Anti Bullying Flag and The Amber Flag for Promoting Positive Mental Health were, from left: Paul McCarthy, Kerry footballer Darran O’Sullivan, Conor Heaslip, Anne O’Dwyer of Kerry ETB, Principal Richard Lawlor, Sinead McKee ISPCC, Muirne Egan, Marigh Wagegg, Abbie O’Sullivan and Donagh Hennebery, Jigsaw Kerry. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

THE Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) have awarded Coláiste Gleann Lí, Tralee, the ‘Shield’ Anti-Bullying Flag in recognition for their work in strengthening their preventative and proactive approach to bullying.

Several schools in Kerry have decided take action to positively engage with the ISPCCs Shield Campain, but Coláiste Gleann Lí is the first in the county to take extra steps to reach the six necessary criteria to attain this award.

Some of the steps include completing the ISPCC Shield My School of Anti-Bullying Toolkit, ensuring a dedicated Anti-Bullying coordinator is assigned within the school and installing the ISPCC ‘Stand Up’ Report Tool to their web page.

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Richard Lawlor, Principal of Coláiste Gleann Lí, said; “this award is a testament to our core values of learning, caring, respect and inclusion and we are very proud, but not surprised, to be the first school in Kerry to receive the ‘Anti-bullying flag’.”

The prestigious flag sends a message to the local community that the school has made concrete efforts and is dedicated to working hard in preventing bullying. The ISPCC commended the school on their continuous efforts over the last few months.

The ISPCC invites other post-primary and also primary schools, local sporting clubs with a juvenile section, youth clubs and preschools in Kerry to participate in the Shield Anti Bullying Campaign.

For more information on the Shield Campaign, you can visit www.ispcc.ie/shield and or contact the National Anti-Bullying Co-Coordinator, Sinead McKee, at smckee@ispcc.ie.

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