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Fine Gael Cllr Is First Mayor Of Tralee Municipal District

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Mayor of the new Tralee Municipal District of Kerry Couny Council, Jim Finucane.

FINE Gael councillor Jim Finucane said he was honoured to be the first Mayor of the Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council.

Cllr Finucane was elected Mayor at the first meeting of the District on Friday morning.

He was proposed for the position by Cllr Terry O’Brien (Lab) and seconded by Cllr Pat McCarthy (FG).

“It’s a great honour to be Mayor at a crucial time for the town. We need to harness what we have and to drive forward a growth agenda from the point of view of business and job creation. I hope to focus my 12 months on that particular agenda. Tralee is a great town and we need to believe in it and work for it,” Mayor Finucane told TraleeToday.ie after the meeting.

Mayor Finucane earlier addressed the meeting and outlined his objectives for the coming year.

These included the finalisation of the ITT’s purchase of the Technology Park and getting Technological Status for the ITT; to bring the Regional Rose of Tralee finals back to Tralee and the development of a permanent home for the Festival; the development of the Denny Factory site; resolving parking issues and enhancing the attractiveness of the town centre and focussing on job creation by meeting with the IDA, hosting the American Ireland Chamber of Commerce in the town and bringing the Shannon LNG matter to the Taoiseach.

Cllr Terry O’Brien is the Deputy Mayor after being proposed by Cllr Graham Spring (Lab) and seconded by Cllr Pat McCarthy.

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‘Carnaval’ Time For Brazilians In The Huddle

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THE sights and sounds of the samba boys and girls echoed across the bottom of Strand Road last night as the town’s Brazilian community gathered for their nation’s opening World Cup game.

About 50 Brazilian students from the ITT packed into the top of the Huddle Bar in a sea of yellow and green as Neymar and company took their first steps onto the field of play in this World Cup…and it was noisy!

“Of course Brazil are going to be the next champions, because we’re hosting the World Cup. We have a good team and we know how to play beautiful football, we’re going to beat Argentina 5-0 in the final!” said Matheus Castro.

“I really wish I was at home at the moment as I was talking to my brother on the phone and he said it was madness,” he added.

“We’re so excited about the World Cup and I’m pretty sure we’re going to win” said Hrenan Hribearo.

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Tralee’s Brazilians show their colours in the Huddle Bar before their opening World Cup match against Croatia. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

Although all were not as enthusiastic about the ‘Samba Boys’ chances. “I don’t think we have many chances, I know our team, but I hope we go as far as possible obviously,” said Fredirico Humberto.

Brazil got off to a good start anyway with a 3-1 win against Croatia with talisman and face of the World Cup Neymar netting twice.

In the lead up to the World Cup there have been demonstrations protesting the World Cup right across Brazil. How did the Huddle customers feel about it?

“I don’t agree with the demonstrations, the World Cup is a time for celebration, people can demonstrate after,” said Matheus Castro.

As far as Brazilians in Tralee go its ‘Carnaval’ time. Perhaps if the weather and their chances keep up they will turn Banna strand into our very own Copacabana.

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Brazil fans take their place right in front of the big screen in the Huddle Bar for their opening game of the World Cup against Croatia. Photo Gavin O’Connor
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Getting ready to cheer on the Samba Boys in their opening match of the World Cup against Croatia were from left: Elizabeth Nenno, Raylla Araujo, Samua Kelne. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
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Flying the flag for Brazil’s opening match of the World Cup against Croatia were from left: Matheus Castro and Hrenan Hribearo
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A see of yellow as Brazil fans get ready to roar on their side in the Huddle bar before the opening match of the World Cup against Croatia. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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‘Carnaval’ in Strand Road as Brazilians dance a Samba beat before their opening match of the World Cup against Croatia. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

 

 

 

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Fantastic Five Take Part In Special Olympics Events

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By Danielle Courtney

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Members of the Special Olympics Tralee Together Team in Limerick on Thursday morning. Photo by Danielle Courtney

FIVE very excited athletes set off bright and early on Thursday morning to represent Munster in the 100m, 500m and Shot-put in the All Ireland Special Olympics Games 2014 in Limerick.

Hugh O’Brien, Liam Purcell, Maurice Moriarty, Eoin O’Sullivan and Christopher Courtney all had their new Munster red uniforms and enthusiasm for this weekend’s events in the University of Limerick campus.

This is another brilliant year for local club, Tralee Together, who have been hugely successful in the past with several other players representing Munster, and Mark Bolger returning with a gold medal from 2010’s European Games in Warsaw.

This is the first time the club has five athletes representing Munster at the same time, and all were hugely excited for the four day event as they met on the morning.

Our boys, along with 1,500 other athletes paraded through Limerick on Thursday afternoon to the People’s Park to open the 2014 games, and the opening ceremony took place at 6.30pm featuring a performance from Paddy Casey and rugby star David Wallace took part in the flag ceremony.

Best of luck to our own stars, we’re immensely proud and can’t wait to see them in action.

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VIDEO: School Drumming Session Livens Up The Square

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Drummers from St Ita’s and St Joseph’s at the Square on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

LUNCHTIME in the Square was sunny enough on Thursday, but the pupils from a local school managed to brighten it up even further with a drumming exhibition.

The pupils from St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School in Balloonagh were joined by teachers and class-room assistants in a lunchtime show where they also raised money for the school.

“We did a drumming workshop with Martin from the Dingle Drumming Group a few times so we said we’d do a bit of fundraising for the school today,” said Louise McCarthy, a teacher at the school.

“The kids really enjoy it. We did a performance for the parents about two months ago and it went really well, so Martin suggested we move it into the town. It makes people more aware of the school and the activities we put on there,” she said.

“It’s great fun for them because they get to make loads of noise. It’s only one of many activities like surfing, horse-riding, basketball, swimming and soccer that we do at the school and on excursions,” said Louise.

The pupils and teachers certainly seemed to enjoy themselves as can be seen in the video and photos below…

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Drummers from St Ita’s and St Joseph’s at the Square on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The group from St Ita’s and St Joseph’s at the Square taking a break on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Drummers from St Ita’s and St Joseph’s at the Square on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Drummers from St Ita’s and St Joseph’s at the Square on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

 

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Brookfield College To Have New Home By September

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Principal of Brookfield College, Elisha Dowling, outside the building in Monavalley which is to be the new location for the school come September. Photo by Dermot Crean

BROOKFIELD College students will be moving to a new school come September if all work is completed on schedule according to the Principal Elisha Dowling.

Their new home will be at the large, modern structure at the entrance to Monavalley Industrial Estate which has been unused for the past eight years.

Kerry County Council granted planning for change of use of a 1,026 sq metre unit in the building, from warehousing and light industrial use to educational use, at their meeting last Friday.

“We’re just taking the bottom floor of the building,” said Principal Elisha Dowling. “There’s a lot of work to do but the plan is that we’ll move in in September so it’s all systems go.”

“We’re based in Collis Sandes, which has served us well, but this is a new, more modern, fit-for-purpose building with up-to-date facilities and it’ll be more comfortable for us,” said Mr Dowling, whose private college has 110 students enrolled.

Many of the students are doing the Leaving Certificate at the moment.

“The students are doing fairly well I’m told. The papers have been fair – obviously it’s been challenging – but they’re coping well. Some students are even finished today [Thursday], while some are drawn out until next week,” he said.

Mr Dowling said the move will be entirely, privately funded with no Government monies used.

Brookfield College was established in 1988 and now enrols 5th Year, 6th Year and Repeat Leaving Cert students with grinds, supervised study, revision courses and art and design portfolio preparation service also catered for.

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VIDEO: Park Youngsters Rise To Our ‘Crossbar Challenge’

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WE’VE gone soccer mad this June on TraleeToday.ie and to show off the talent we have in this town, we’ve started our own ‘Crossbar Challenge’ to test the local clubs on their shooting skills.

First up are members of the St Brendan’s Park U16/17 teams and what a start they’ve made…

If your soccer, GAA or rugby club (in Tralee) wants to get involved in the challenge, call us on 087-9384810 between 9am-6pm.

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‘I Feel Ostracised From Society’ Says Crohn’s Sufferer

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Finbarr Griffin at home in St Brendan’s Park.

By Gavin O’Connor

A TRALEE man who has felt ostracised from society in the past because of suffering from Crohn’s Disease, has started his own Facebook page and blog to act as a support network for fellow sufferers and to break down the stigma surrounding the condition.

Finbarr Griffin of St Brendan’s Park, who has the disease which effects the gastrointestinal tract which, without treatment, can lead to bowel cancer or death, said the condition has left him depressed at times and prevents him from forming new relationships.

Finbarr spoke to TraleeToday.ie at his home in St Brendan’s Park about how he was diagnosed and the way the disease has affected his life.

“It all started in 2002 when I lost the use of my legs one night after a table quiz. I was brought into Kerry general and the doctors didn’t have a notion what was wrong with me. So from there I was sent to Cork. Within three days I was diagnosed with Crohn’s. I didn’t have a clue what it was,” he said.

In September 2002 Finbarr went to train as a nurse and was fully qualified in 2004, despite going for his first Crohn’s operation in 2003.

“I thought that everything would be OK and they got rid of the diseased part of the bowel. When I went back to Cork for a check-up, I was told my Crohn’s was out of control. The doctors said if I didn’t act I’d have to get a colostomy bag.

“I tried all the medication there was, but it got worse and worse. I eventually went down to six stone, until I was told I had no choice I had to have surgery to get a bag fitted. All told, I was a year in hospital,” he said.

Through Finbarr’s experience of living with Crohn’s and the stigma that surrounds having a colostomy bag, he decided to set up a support group on Facebook.

Finbarr set up the page ten days ago and since then his posts have reached 3,500 people and have been liked 350 times.

“I can’t get over the response, my phone and emails have been hopping since. I tried to set up a group before, but it was difficult. There was too many people from outside of town or people had work commitments. Also when we had meetings, people were sometimes too embarrassed to speak about what they were suffering,” Finbarr said.

“One day I had a brainwave and realised there’s nothing in Tralee about Crohn’s on social media, so I setup a Facebook page. There’s a lot of people private messaging me because of the stigma around it, which is sad really, but now I feel they have an avenue where people can talk about it,” he said.

“There is a huge benefit with talking to someone who has the same thing as you, for people not to suffer alone. Only in the last six months have I realised no one has a clue about Crohn’s. I’ve been asked to leave people’s company because I have a bag. I feel like I’m ostracised from society,” he said.

Finbarr has a seven year old daughter, Isabelle, and is single. Due to having a colostomy bag it has made it very difficult for him to pursue a relationship.

“I get depressed because I’m on my own. I’m only 44, when you meet someone how do you tell them you have a bag?”

“You can put on a smile and go downtown and have a pint, but as soon as someone comes up to you and is interested in you, you run a mile because you can’t face telling them you have a bag,” Finbarr said

“Yesterday I spent all day in bed because I was just shot mentally and physically, I’ll be honest I get depressed over having a bag and I get depressed because nobody cares,” Finbarr said.

Finbarr is able to manage because of the medication he takes which comes at a huge cost, even still he only sleeps on average two hours a night because of the pain he suffers when his bowl flares up.

“My medical card is up for review next year and I know there’s going to be difficulties with it. If I lost my medical card in the morning I would be finished because of the amount of stuff I need. One of the medications I get is €3,500 every six weeks, I simply would not be able to cope,” Finbarr said.

For information you can get in touch with Finbarr by clicking here on Crohn’s Support Tralee Facebook page and his blog.

 

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Tidy Towns: ‘We Need More Help To Keep Our Gold’

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Dan Galvin, PRO of Tralee Tidy Towns.

A CALL has gone out for volunteers to help out in the Tidy Towns effort as there are fears Tralee could lose its Gold Medal Status.

At this month’s meeting of Tralee Tidy Towns committee, it was decided to ask the public for help in getting the town into shape for the upcoming judging by the National Tidy Towns judges.

“Judging for the National Tidy Towns competition has begun and it is vital to get Tralee into shape as soon as possible if we are to retain our Gold Medal status,” said Dan Galvin, PRO of Tralee Tidy Towns.

“This achievement over the last two years has been hard won and it would be a shame if we let things slip now.  Standards nationally are rising so we will need to improve on previous marks to keep ahead of the rest,” said Dan.

“The group meets regularly to target specific areas of the town and this week we will be meeting near Tralee Garda Station at 7pm on Thursday evening. The area to be cleaned is all the adjoining streets, so if people have one hour to spare, the extra pairs of hands would be greatly appreciated.”

“Litter picking is a common feature of these clean-ups.  It is a shame that some people still drop litter on our streets and roadways. The task of the volunteers would be much easier if the general public were more aware of the consequences of such actions and used litter bins or brought the litter home for disposal.  We appeal to everyone to make a special effort over the next few weeks so that Tralee can keep its status as Gold Medal winners,” said Dan.

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Does Your Local Pharmacist Deserve An Award?

 

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Pictured at the launch of the 2014 Helix Health Pharmacist Awards were Chairman of the organising committee, Fintan Moore, Marketing Executive at Helix Health, Julie O’Halloran, Head of Pharmacy Sales at Helix Health, David Graham. Photograph by Naoise Culhane.

IS your local pharmacist deserving of a national award?

That’s the question healthcare software solutions company, Helix Health, is asking, as it calls on the people of Tralee to nominate local pharmacists in the ‘Patient Nominated’ category ahead of the 2014 Pharmacist Awards.

The call for Kerry people to nominate their local pharmacists comes as Helix Health, sponsors of the awards, released the results of a recent survey which focused on the issues concerning pharmacists in Kerry and throughout the country.

The results revealed that 86 per cent of pharmacists surveyed believe government cutbacks have directly impacted on their ability to look after patients.

More than 100 pharmacists responded to the survey, with the largest cohort of respondents (74 per cent) based in community pharmacy settings. Key results from the survey were as follows:

· 86 per cent of those surveyed recently believe government cutbacks have directly impacted on their ability to look after their patients.
· 74 per cent said they had patients who had lost their medical cards recently, despite poor circumstances or severe illness.
· 64 per cent said the biggest challenge facing pharmacists today is government cutbacks, with 28 per cent believing the biggest challenge to be the increase in the number of customers in financial difficulty.

To nominate a pharmacist you know, simply visit the website, www.pharmacistawards.com and complete the online form.

The closing date for receipt of nominations to the 2014 Helix Health Pharmacist Awards will be on July 30, and this year’s awards ceremony will take place at the Mansion House in Dublin on November 29.

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History Of Ballymullen Barracks Explored In New Book

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MANY people might know it as the home of the FCA in Tralee, but Ballymullen barracks has seen the changing of the guard on more than a few occasions over the past 200 years.

Now, a book about the history of the barracks is set to be launched at Tralee Library later this month.

The author of the book, Robert Tangney, who works in Kerry County Council buildings, is from Mounthawk and has family connections to the Ballymullen area and its barracks.

His father, grandfather and great grandfather all hailed from there, in fact Robert’s grandfather Denis signed up for the Royal Fusiliers in 1914 and fought in the ‘Great War’. (continued below)

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Robert Tangney with his book ‘The History of Ballymullen Barracks’.

“My father, Denis, always wanted to write a book on the history of Ballymullen, but he passed away,” Robert said. “I began researching the barracks and found there was enough in it for a book so I decided to write it and dedicate it to my father. As I began to gather information for the book it was great tapping into what people were trying to say, my job was then to pull it all together” he said.

The book will give a history of the barracks from its construction in 1810 onwards, including the regiments that served there such as The Royal Munster Fusiliers who had their headquarters in the barracks, a real coup for the town at the time. The Munster Fusiliers fought at Gallipoli in World War One.

The birth of the State is also covered with the War of Independence and the Civil War that followed. Other historical landmarks such as the Emergency, and the military graveyard at Haig’s Terrace, Killerisk are also included.

The book will be launched in Tralee Library on Tuesday June 24 at 7pm.

Price is €15 (with a 1912 map of Ballymullen Barracks for €3)
For more details call 066-7121200 or Email tralee@kerrylibrary.ie

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TV Dealers Fail To Score Big For World Cup

 

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Brendan Culloty of Hugh Culloty Expert, The Mall with a Panasonic 50'' Smart TV. Photo by Dermot Crean
Brendan Culloty of Hugh Culloty Expert, The Mall with a Panasonic 50” Smart TV. Photo by Dermot Crean

WHILE most sports fans are salivating at the prospect of a month of football on the box, the explosion of TV sales never materialised this year according to local and national retailers.

The World Cup normally signals a rush to get the biggest, flattest and most hi-tech TV for the feast of football, but due to Ireland not being there and the surge in TV sales prior to the digital changeover less than two years ago, there is no bonanza for dealers.

“The Saorview -or digital changeover – forced people into changing their TVs so, as a result of that, people already have a modern flat-panel in their house and that’s impacted on World Cup sales,” said Brendan Culloty of Hugh Culloty Expert in The Mall.

“In fact the brown goods market was down 40 percent last year nationwide because of this,” he said.

Over at Soundstore the story was the same.

“We’ve not seen much of an increase and any rise we have seen has more to do with a sale we’ve currently on than the World Cup,” said an employee there.

In Harvey Norman, they said Ireland’s failure to make it to Rio put paid to a boom in sales.

“They’re up a small bit, but Ireland not being in it makes a huge difference. During the Euros in 2012 we saw a massive increase,” said store employee Liam O’Dowd.

Currys, however, has seen an increase due to a special promotion they are running for the tournament.

“We’ve an offer where we’ll we refund €5 for every goal Brazil score at the World Cup, if they score 20 goals that’s €100 off,” said Conor O’Shea at the store.

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Mossy’s In Great Spirits After Winning Award

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Mary Harkin, Go for Life Programme Manager with Mossy Kelleher accepting his 'Spirit of the Games Award' from Tony McCarthy, members of the Go for Life Steering Committee.
Mary Harkin, Go for Life Programme Manager with Mossy Kelleher accepting his ‘Spirit of the Games Award’ from Tony McCarthy, members of the Go for Life Steering Committee.

A TRALEE man has won the ‘Spirit of the Games Award’ at the Go for Life Games in Dublin at the weekend.

Mossy Kelleher, from Oakpark, a member of the Kerry team, was the winner of the award where 300 older people from 17 counties celebrated sport at Dublin City University on Saturday June 7.

“I was delighted to receive the award at the 2014 Games. It was a very exciting event. Competitive at times, but it was a great fun,” said Mossy. “It gave us the opportunity to meet new people and have loads of fun’ said Mossy at the event. He was among six people who received the award for good attitude and high spirits,” he added.

The Go for Life Games are based on some of the games played by Go for Life groups across Ireland. Participants turned their hand to ‘Lobbers’ (a target game adapted from petanque and boules), ‘Flisk’ (adapted from boccia and horseshoe pitching), and ‘Scidils’ (an adaptation of ten pin bowling with one skittle).

The teams represented older people’s groups from 17 Local Sport Partnership areas: Meath, Kildare, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Kilkenny, Tipperary South, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Offaly, Laois, Dublin City Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown, South Dublin and Fingal.

The aim of the Go For Life Games is to involve older people in recreational sport. The games are run in partnership with Local Sports Partnerships and the HSE. See a video from the 2013 Games here… (and a photo of the Kerry team below it)

Mossy Kelleher (standing left) with the Kerry team at Go For Life Games 2014.
Mossy Kelleher (standing left) with the Kerry team at Go For Life Games 2014.
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Tara Mines A Prestigious International Beauty Industry Award

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Tara O'Halloran, with her award.
Tara O’Halloran, with her award.

A TRALEE-BASED tutor has won a prestigious international award at a ceremony in the UK.

Tara O’Halloran, Kerry ETB Training Centre Beauty Therapy Instructor, won International Tutor of the Year Award in a competition involving 37 countries and organised by the major industry and international accreditation bodies BABTAC and CIBTAC.

Tara, originally from Corbally in Limerick but now resident in Fenit, who has been working as a beauty therapy instructor at Kerry ETB Training centre in Monavalley for six years, received her international award at an event in Birmingham attended by industry professionals from around the world as well as the awarding bodies involved in education, training and accreditation for the beauty and related therapies industry.

Tara proudly received her award and recognition as International Beauty Therapy Tutor of the Year against 37 countries from all over the world. She described the event as “the thrill of a lifetime”.

She was selected over worldwide competition for the quality of her work with her students, how training was delivered and the achievements of her former trainees who now work in top quality spas and health centres throughout Kerry and beyond.

“I was absolutely delighted to be representing Kerry and Ireland and knowing that our work and our training centre in Tralee has all the facilities and professional standards to take on the world and win,” said Tara.

There are sixteen students on the course at Kerry ETB Training Centre every year and they qualify as Beauty Therapists, Body Therapists, Electrologists and Holistic Massage Therapists.

Owen O’Donnell, manager of Kerry ETB Training Centre and he said that everyone at the training centre is proud of Tara’s great achievement.

“It is great recognition for Tara and the standards we set here, our courses are delivered in a training environment that actually replicates the real work place and which is equipped to the best industry specified standards,” he said.

Tara O'Halloran with her students at the Kerry ETB Centre in Monavalley.
Tara O’Halloran with her students at the Kerry ETB Training Centre in Monavalley.

 

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It’s Official: New Men’s Fashion Store Opens In Town

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Ivan Maher of 'Official', Lower Castle Street, Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ivan Maher of ‘Official’, Lower Castle Street, Tralee. Photo by Dermot Crean

TWO new jobs have been created with the opening of a new men’s clothing shop in town.

Ivan Maher of Marian Park is the man behind ‘Official’ on Lower Castle Street at the site of the old Swamp outlet.

“We opened on Friday and trading was good while Saturday was very good,” he said. “I might try Sunday openings too to see how it goes but it looks good.”

The shop stocks casual men’s clothing and footwear and Ivan says it took a while to get the shop right for opening.

“There’s been a lot of work put into it over the past three weeks to get the store looking the way it is now,” said Ivan, who has employed one other person to help him run the business.

Ivan has extensive retail experience with spells at Lifestyle and Jack and Jones before being a partner at Paraffin, who have outlets in Abbey Court and Manor West Shopping Centre. But now he has started his own new venture in ‘Official’.

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Business: The Advantages Of Being A Limited Company

 

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By Chris Murray

We are often asked by clients what are the advantages to operating as a limited company. Below is an outline of what limited liability means and the advantages of incorporating.

Limited Liability – what does it really mean?

First and foremost, the principal benefit of trading by way of a limited company has always been the limited liability bestowed upon the company’s shareholders.

Whereas limited companies qualify for corporation tax at 12.5%, Sole Traders or Business Name registrations do not.

Directors or shareholders personal assets are not at risk in the event of a winding up or receivership.

Operating as a limited company often gives suppliers and customers a greater sense of confidence in a business. Larger organisations will prefer not to deal with non-limited businesses. The costs associated with operating a limited company are no longer greater than that of a non-limited business (sole trader etc.).

The formation of a limited company is one simple and low cost method to protect a company name. Whilst this does not in itself give any rights to the use of the business name, many clients incorporate companies in anticipation of future development of new business or in order to protect the limited company name of an existing non-limited business for the future.

If a limited company becomes insolvent and is wound up, only the assets of the company are used to try to clear its debts. The officers of the company have no personal liabilities and the shareholders are liable only to the extent of any unpaid shares held which is rare.

By contrast if you trade as an individual, the creditors can claim on all your property, (other than the family home which is protected by the Family Home Protection Act 1976, unless it has been used to raise collateral), to satisfy the debts, and if this is insufficient you may be declared bankrupt.

Limited Liability – Summary
• The company has a legal existence separate from management and its members
• Members’ liability is limited
• The company’s name is protected – Incorporation of a limited company protects it from use by another limited company
• It has flexible borrowing powers
• The company continues despite the death, resignation or bankruptcy of management and members
• The interests and obligations of management are defined
• Ireland’s Corporate Tax Rate of 12.5% is one of the lowest in the world
• New shareholders and investors can be easily assimilated
• Employees can acquire shares
• Appointment, retirement or removal of directors is straightforward
• Taxation: sole traders pay income tax.  Sole traders income is taxed as the proprietors income, regardless of how much profit is retained as working capital, and interest on loans to the business is taxed as income
• Directors pay income tax and the company pays corporation tax on company profits, and with current rates of tax company profits earned and retained in the business are assessed to corporation tax at lower rates than if income tax were payable on equivalent profits earned by an unincorporated business
• Setting up a limited liability company offers just that – limited liability
• Shareholders in a limited liability company are only liable to lose the share capital they subscribe
• For sole traders and in partnerships, the individuals personal assets are at risk if there is a claim against the organisation
• A company is a legal form of business organisation. It is a separate legal entity and, therefore, is separate and distinct from those who run it. The company (and not the shareholders) is the appropriate person to be sued in the event that debts are incurred by the company which remain unpaid, despite demand
• Scope for greater company pension scheme to be secured through a limited company
• A limited company has a greater ability to raise finance by the issue of shares
• Shareholders looking for outside investors to invest may be able to take advantage of the tax incentive Relief for Investment in Corporate Trades, otherwise known as the Business Expansion Scheme (BES). The scheme provides individual investors with tax relief in respect of investment in certain manufacturing, service, tourism, research, constructing and certain music recording activities. This can substantially reduce the cost to an investor or his investment. It also enhances the ability of eligible companies to attract outside investment.
• Ownership of a limited company can be spread over a greater number of people
• Personal tax advantages can accrue for directors of a limited company
• There may be a greater degree of business credibility of trading through a limited company
• The rights of shareholders are normally clearly defined and protected

Maximising the tax benefits of a limited company
One of the main focus for small businesses will be the maximising benefits to minimise tax.
This can be done by:
• Ensuring that your company makes pension contributions
• Claim the maximum possible expenses allowable under legislation
• Capital equipment used in your business is purchased and capital allowances claimed
• Ensuring that benefits in kind (insurance, health care) are paid out of the company

Other considerations are:
• Keep cash in the business as a loan to the business, so that the company receives interest gross
• Ensuring that other income streams are generated by the company and that expenses are allocated to that income, that way no tax is paid on some income
• Make investments through the company, but ensure sure you use up your own capital gains tax free allowance as well as that of your spouse, first before making investments from the company
• Often it is possible to reduce the corporation tax, with careful planning, by making dividend payments to its shareholders, and by the use of a company pension scheme

Raising finance
A limited company has an advantage of raising finance by selling issued shares to investors. The value of a share depends on the viability of each individual company, and not the nominal value of a share. It may also raise finance by means of overdrafts, debentures and loans.

Continuity of business
The death or resignation of any officers of the company does not affect the structure of the company, which may continue to trade as before. Any shares held by them may be passed on to the others.
Protection of your business name
Registration legally protects the company name against anyone else forming a similarly named limited company either in sound or spelling.
Limited Company
• Unlike a sole trader or partnership, a Limited company has a separate legal identity – this means that it is the company itself which owns property and that it is the company which may sue and/or be sued in respect of the business of the company
• The company continues to trade irrespective of director or management changes until the company is wound up
• There is limited liability and should the company fail, the liability of shareholders is limited to the amount of share capital they contributed
• Personal assets of directors or shareholders cannot be used to pay off company debts.

• Chris Murray is Practice Manager at Casey & Co Accountants & Auditors. Casey & Co. strive to add real value to your business by providing specialist services in the areas of business start up, restructuring, bank negotiations and succession planning. www.caseyacc.com

 

News

Wanted: Volunteers To Help Promote Tralee At Tourist Kiosk

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THE Tourist Kiosk is back in the heart of Tralee but more volunteers are needed to join the roster over the summer months to pass on information about the town, its attractions, restaurants and accommodation providers to visitors and locals.

James Finnegan, volunteer and Trina Houlihan of Tralee Chamber Alliance at the Tourist Information Kiosk on The Mall on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
James Finnegan, volunteer and Trina Houlihan of Tralee Chamber Alliance at the Tourist Information Kiosk on The Mall on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

The Kiosk will open for six hours daily between June and the end of August during which time the volunteers may expect to field a variety of questions relating to where to eat, what activities to do, evening entertainment, the history of the town and bus and rail timetable queries.

“We appreciate the time and effort given by these volunteers who encourage people to explore Tralee and spend more time and money in the town,” said CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kieran Ruttledge,.

“These volunteers were a friendly and welcome presence for all visitors. Last year we had over 30 volunteers but now we need to increase our team so that the Kiosk may remain open for longer each day. The Kiosk will complement the Fáilte Ireland Tourist Office in the Ashe Memorial Hall in providing visitors with quality information about Tralee,” he said.

A knowledge of Tralee would be an advantage, however, new volunteers who join the team will be given a familiarisation briefing on what the town has to offer.

“It’s great.I don’t think people realise how much there is to do in Tralee,” said volunteer in the kiosk, James Finnegan. “There’s plenty to do that even many locals don’t know about,” he added.

Tralee, which is on the Wild Atlantic Way, will be a hive of activity this summer with a host of events scheduled including the upcoming Féile na mBláth (June 20-22).

Nearly 3,500 questions were fielded by the volunteers last year with each volunteer dealing with an average of 115 queries.

The Kiosk will operate from 11am to 5pm each day and volunteers are required to do a two-hour shift (11am-1pm; 1pm-3pm or 3pm-5pm). Volunteers are especially required for Saturdays so if anyone is interested please contact Tralee Chamber Alliance on 066-7128608.

News

Learn Languages For Free With Kerry Library

Kerry-Library-Logo-300x197KERRRY Library has announced the launch of ‘Transparent Languages online’, a new language learning service which allows library customers who sign up online, to pick a language and learn it for free.

From Arabic to Zulu, all library members will have over 80 different languages to choose from. The choice of languages comprise all the major European languages including Irish, English for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced English learners.

It’s a perfect online source that caters for everyone; from students to business professionals or simply for use on your holiday abroad.

Through the library website, www.kerrylibrary.ie, Kerry Library members with their library card will have unlimited access to more than 80 online language courses, packed with pronunciation, speech, grammar, writing and vocabulary-building lessons.

Users have the ability to write or speak their answers, practice pronunciation by slowing down the on-screen examples, and converse with native speakers though interactive videos.

It will automatically track your progress and you can start and stop anytime without losing your place. Library members can learn on their own time, at their own pace in the library, in the comfort of their own home or on the go by activating the mobile apps for tablets and iPhones at no cost.

Entertainment, News

Talented Mother And Daughter Duo To Launch Books

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THEY say talent runs in the family and this is certainly the case with Joy Agwu and her nine year old daughter Sandra.

The two of them are set to release books at the same time in the County Library on June 21.

Joy originally from Nigeria has been living in Tralee the past 10 years and said she enjoys living in the town where she says the people have been friendly and helpful since she arrived.

The novel titled, ‘I Live By The Gun’ will be her third published book and is set against the backdrop of corruption in modern day Nigeria. In the book Joy is not afraid to shy away from complex issues and tackles them in a manner that is intelligent, perceptive and relevant. (continued below)

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Daughter and mother novelists, Sandra and Joy Agwu. Photo by Gavin O’Connor

Daughter Sandra’s book ‘Mark the Genius’ is a great insight into the mind of a child and how they interact and adjust to the world around them. “It’s about a boy named Mark who helps out in school. If the teachers can’t calm the children down he will do it,” Sandra said.

Sandra is nine now, but finished writing the book when she was eight.

“She didn’t tell me she was writing a book,” said Joy. “One day it was her turn to wash the dishes and I was looking for her, I couldn’t find her so I came to the living room and found her there on the computer. I started giving out because I thought she was playing a game, but when I saw what she had on the screen it turned out she was writing a book.”

“The book was hard, but I wanted to write one like my mom,” said Sandra, who is now working on another book.

Joy said she is studying psychology for a masters in social care, while also working on a new play.

The launch of both books will take place at Tralee Library on Saturday, June 21 at 2:30pm.

Both of these books are available to buy online, in print and e-book editions, from Joy’s official website and other online retailers. Signed copies will be on sale at the launch at a special price.

GAA CLUBS

Churchill News 9/6/2014

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The senior team play Cromane in the county league in the Spa on Saturday evening 15th June @ 7.30p.m.
The b team play Duagh in the Spa @ 7.30p.m. on Friday night  14th June
The Lotto of jackpot £900  will be held in the Oyster on Friday night @ 10p.m.
Spa NS
Spa N.S. will host the Donal Walsh Family Fun Day on Sunday June 15th (10a.m. -3p.m. ) There will be a 6k.m.run/walk for all interest,farmers market,barbeque,teas,and treats,fun games,activities and street performers.Register for walk/run from 9.30a.m. on the morning.Spread the word.Everybody is welcome.
Fenit Samphires
The Seniors had a good 5-nil win against Newtown Athletic in Samphire Park on Sunday in the 2nd round of the Domino Pizza Reserve Cup,Scorers on the day were Ruairi Kelly,Kevin Walsh2,David Murphy and Pete McCarthy.
Mass
The Cemetery Mass will be held in the hold  grave yard ‘ 8p.m. on Monday the 23th June.
Entertainment, News

Tralee Man Mark Makes It As A Rose Escort

 

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Mark Sheehy from Blackrock who has made it as a Rose Escort for 2014.

ONE Tralee man has made it as an Escort for this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival.

Mark Sheehy from Blackrock, Tralee, was among the group of 32 Irish lads who made it through the rigours of the Rose of Tralee Boot Camp for Escorts recently.

“The Rose Escorts spent 48 hours in West Kerry making black pudding in Annascaul, cleaning the vat in Dingle Distillery and swimming with the sharks at Dingle Oceanworld not because the ladies love Milk Tray but because the lads prefer Roses,” said the Rose of Tralee International Festival’s Communications Manager, John Drummey.

“Nearly 200 men aged between 21 and 30 applied to become Escorts at this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival and following a detailed interview process, the final 32 were selected to take part in a Boot Camp weekend in west Kerry to help them prepare for a busy week in Tralee,” said John.

Mark penned his own biography for the Rose of Tralee press release and it’s clear he’s a ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ fan as you can see below.

“In west Tralee born and raised,
On the golf course is where I spent most of my days,
Chipping, putting, acting the fool,
Chasing some tail outside of school,
When a couple of guys that I knew too good,
Decided to move out of the neighbourhood,
We got four plane tickets and our moms got scared,
“Ye’re too young to go to Australia” but sure we didn’t care !!
By the time I came back it was time for college,
So to Dublin I went seeking knowledge,
Now I’m back in Tralee, I’m finally here, the only Kerry Rose Escort for this year !!!”

This year’s Boot Camp activities, supported by Kerry County Council and Údarás na Gaelteachta, were staged in Dingle where the lads had to surf, cycle, carry tyres, fly kites, play tag rugby and build sand castles in order to prove they will have the stamina to be a Rose Escort.

On Monday night, August 18, one of the 32 Escorts will be announced as the Newbridge Silverware Escort of the Year for 2014 and he will walk away with a wonderful prize valued at €5,000.

The 2014 Rose of Tralee International Festival will take place in Tralee from 15-19 August, full details of the International Roses, Escorts and Festival events are available from www.roseoftralee.ie, Facebook and Twitter @roseoftralee_

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GAA CLUBS

John Mitchels Club News 09/06/14

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Co LEAGUE
We are away to Spa next Sunday afternoon June 16th at 2pm.

Intermediate Championship
We are away to Ardfert in Round 2 June 21st.
Junior
John Mitchels v Kilcummin at home this Friday evening at 7-30 pm.

Uuder 14 Boys
We continued our Feile preparations last Saturday with a Feile style blitz up in Connolly Park. We played the host club, Killarney Legion and Ennistymon over the afternoon winning the 3 games. Our thanks to Stacks for hosting this tournament as it gave all the panel a chance to get used to the Feile format.
We begin the central League next week and are provisionally due to play Churchill at home on Friday at 6.30. Training continues Wednesday at 7. Check Facebook for any change to this.

Table Quiz
We are hosting a table quiz on Thursday 19th June as part of the ongoing fundraising efforts for Feile. Start time will be 8pm in Boherbee with an entry fee of €40 per table. Please come along and support the night , there will be spot prizes and plenty of fun to be had. More details in next weeks notes.

Under 12
Games vs Ballymac last Sunday evening at home Both teams lost but gave their best and enjoyed the evening. Our next round of games are on Sunday next 15th at home to Killcumin at 6pm all Players to be there at 5.15pm.
Training is on every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6.45pm. It is important that the entire group bring gum shields. For more information phone Brendan Dillane on 086 1742604.

Under 8
Another great Sunday morning of enjoyment, thanks to everyone involved, see you next Sunday.

Under 6
We are training on Sunday mornings in camp Ballyseedy. Under the watchful eyes of John, Sean, Tim and Susie and it is great to see such a large number of children who are eager to learn the skills of the game.

UNDER 8 &10 GIRLS
We played Austin Stacks in a challenge Match in both U8’s and 10’s today. All the girls showed great commitment and their skill level is improving all the time. In total 28 players took part in the games and all had fun.
The under 8’s had two 7 aside games with all girls giving their best with Lily Collins, Molly Duggan and Emma Lynch performing really well.

For the under 10’s we had one 14 aside game against a strong Stacks team. The girls tried hard all the way through the game with Lauren Smullen, Lynda O Connor, Kiera Pourtney and Mairead Mc Carthy at their best.

Training continues on Thursday between 6 and 7.
Next Sunday 15th Juhe we will be competing in the U10 north Kerry blitz inj Abbeydorney. We will be leaving the club at 10-15am and full details will be known on Thursday and also with the teamer. Please reply to the teamer.

Uunder 1o, Boys
Training is on Sunday mornings and great effort is being made by all the players. Training is at 10:30 sharp.
Under 12 Girls Training continues at Camp Ballyseedy from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday evenings – any new players are more than welcome to attend.

Exams
Good luck and best wishes to all who are still sitting their Leaving and Junior Certs.

John Mitchels sports complex

Our Sports Complex at Camp Ballyseddy is available for bookings on the Sports Hall, All Weather Pitch. The Gym, Sauna and Steam rooms are open from 5pm to 9pm Monday to Friday.
Cost €3 per session for members and €4 for non members. Complex also open for children’s parties.

Further information contact Humphrey Shanahan on 0877740275, Champers Restaurant – John Joe Sheehy Road

The John Mitchels Club House and Restaurant on the John Joe Sheehy road is opened to serve the community with good food and warm Hospitality . Our Restaurant is opened daily. Opening hours are from 09.30 to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday and Sunday 9.30 to 3.00pm.

Membership
Membership is now well overdue for some and your subscription can be given to Club Registrar Cora McElligott or any other officer.

Cost
Adults €40
Juveniles €20
OAP and unwaged €20

Bingo
Our Bingo continues on Wednesday and Friday nights. Bookings for Parties etc can be made by phoning 066 71 26300.
lotto
3/6/2014
No winner
Numbers 2-23-25-28
€100 Mickey Kelliher c/o Club.
€25 Bertie Flynn c/o Paddy.
€25 Connie Donovan c/o Sportsfield Bar.
€25 John Ryan c/o Patrons.
€25 Brid McElligott c/o Patrons.
€25 Michael o’Brien c/o Bertie.
Next draw 10/6/2014
Jackpot €4,500-00

Sympathy 
To the Family of Paddy McCarthy Mitchels Tralee.
To the Family of Breda Bulman (nee Walsh) Ard Na Li Tralee.
To the Family of Mary T O’Sullivan Connolly Park Tralee.
To the Family of Catherine Smith (nee O’Carroll) Curragraige .
To the Family of Dee McQuinn Bridge Street Tralee.

Entertainment

Niall O’Brien: Songs In The Key Of Life

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Screen Shot 2014-06-10 at 10.17.54Tralee singer/songwriter Niall O’Brien picks the music which has shaped his musical path…

David Gray – White Ladder

For me growing up there was never a real montage of music within my family tree but I do remember very vividly the first artist that tattooed a memory in both mind and soul, and it was around the Christmas of ’98 when David Gray catapulted into the sound waves with his album ‘White Ladder’.

My old man used to play that album every Christmas and it never got tired. ‘Babylon’ was like our ‘Fairytale of New York’ and by God we’d all sing it like we were in our very own drunk tank!

The Verve – Urban Hymns

It was 2002. I had just finished primary school and I had decided I wanted to grow up somewhat and get a job to earn some cash to invest in myself and maybe the odd pick n’mix in the local shop.

I cut grass all summer long and within the first week of working I had enough to purchase my first album. It was ‘Urban Hymns’ by ‘The Verve’. I remember hearing the strings of ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ kick in on the opening track and being absolutely deaf with euphoria.

The sounds Nick McCabe made on that guitar throughout and the soulfulness of Richard Ashcroft’s voice will always have a strong place in my heart.

Coldplay – ‘Live In Sydney 2003’

This is the band that as a teen if you sang one of their songs to a chick at lunch in the schoolyard they’d be weak at the knees, but the guys would have you weak in your stomach from taking your lunch money.

I bought their “Live in Sydney 2003” album whilst on a day trip with the folks in Cork City.

I couldn’t wait to get home and spin it on the 14” TV. And when I did and I witnessed Chris Martin and Co’s energy on that stage I was sold!! Picked up my very first guitar and learned to play that year.

They were the foundation to my career in music. What I admire about Coldplay is that they never play it safe. You got to have balls when it comes to putting your music out there and those guys have big cojones.

Joy Division/New Order – Temptation

I have a brother who once put his hand to the turntables when I was a teen. Dance music was upon me.

I even tried my hand at the vinyls but it was short lived. I heard New Order through this era in my life and was quick to research this intriguing band. Now don’t get me wrong New Order were good but you put Ian Curtis’ voice in with those guys and you got yourself a band that could be nothing less than greatness.

The Smiths – How Soon Is Now

All great bands have personality and you can’t get better than The Smiths.

I love when a band create their own definitive sound and The Smiths absolutely nailed it in the 80’s. You’d never know what you were going to get out of Morrissey’s mouth and I mean, come on, Johnny Marr’s guitar… the man just oozes class.

One of the most influential bands of our generation.

Jeff Buckley – Last Goodbye

If there was ever a guy that an artist would envy for his pure natural talent it’s got to be Jeff. The guy hit notes with his voice that the local choir girl would struggle with.

Not only could he sing but he had a style of play on the guitar that even Jimmy Page couldn’t help but be brought to tears when they first met. God only knows the boundaries that Jeff could’ve broken if he was still with us but what he left us with is simply inspiring.

I don’t use the term very much in music but Jeff is a “Legend”. Jeff is proof that in death we still live on.

Ray LaMontagne – Supernova

There have been so many great songwriters that have influenced me, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Noel Gallagher, to name but a few but one that really left a mark on me (literally as I have some of his lyrics tattooed on me) is Ray LaMontagne.

When I discovered his music I was so grateful. I remember researching him and not being able to find an interview online with this guy. He is a real humble and shy man that is slowly coming out of his shell a bit but that’s what I love about him.

It’s all about the music for Ray. A man that moved into his van to buy a Martin guitar in order to establish the sound he wanted has got to be admired.

I’m blessed to have music in my life and to be surrounded by it every day. To finally release my own music is something I dreamed of from a very young age and those dreams have finally come true for me. What lies ahead for me can only be justified by the work and commitment I put in and I’ll continue to do so as long as I’m above ground.

• Niall O’Brien has released his first song ‘Never Let You Down’ which is available to download on Sound Cloud. Click here

Sport

Thousands To Go For Gold At Community Games

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Kerry Group Director of Corporate Affairs, Frank Hayes (seated) and Kerry Community Games President, Brian Lewis at the unveiling of details of the 2014 games with KCG PRO, Margeret Dineen (left) and Secretary, Margaret Culloty at An Riocht AC in Castleisland on Monday morning. Included are athletes: Emer Dineen, Castlegregory; Dónal Ó Géibheannaigh, Tara Ní Mhurchú agus Dean Ó Líonachain ó Gaelscoil Aogáin, Oileán Chiarraí. Photo by John Reidy

THE official launch of the 2014 Kerry Community Games Athletics Finals took place on Monday at An Ríocht, in Castleisland.

The event, sponsored by Denny, will take place at An Ríocht on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday,  June 22.

The finals features a full list of track and field events which attract competitors from all quarters of the county. Over 2,000 young people will come to Castleisland in pursuit of a gold medal and that elusive passport to Athlone to the National Finals.

Commenting about the launch, Kerry Community Games County Secretary, Margaret Culloty said: “The Kerry Community Games gives every child in the County the opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of sport. With the Kingdom’s finest athletes competing to qualify to compete in the National Community Games Finals in Athlone in August, we are looking forward to a weekend of outstanding athletic performances.”

Frank Hayes, Director of Corporate Affairs, Kerry Group said: “Denny is delighted to continue our sponsorship of the Kerry Community Games Athletics Finals. The importance of sport and a healthy lifestyle cannot be underestimated and this event is essential in promoting sporting activity and community spirit among young people in Kerry. The success of this event each year is commendable and is testament to the extraordinary work and commitment put in by athletes, their parents, the voluntary committee and members of the community who continue to offer their support”.

He added: “I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the participants every success in the 2014 Finals.”

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Beauty&Fashion, Lifestyle

Mary O’Donnell: Some Holiday Beauty Tips You May Have Missed

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rsz_mary_odonnell_xIt has been five years since we had a family holiday and I forgot so many travel beauty tips.

So many people I spoke to before my departure said it had also been years since their last holiday due to the R word , so if you are lucky enough to be heading abroad this year, here are a few tips that you may have forgotten as well.

Firstly make sure to have your waxing done a few days beforehand because if you leave it too late heat on heat can cause a reaction.

Attend to brows and lashes and a tint is great to have for the beach. The night before the flight apply a mask to remove dead skin and to keep the skin hydrated.

No matter how tempting it is, alcohol and altitude don’t mix well for your skin as the flight dehydrates the skin, as does alcohol, so it is double trouble for your skin. Water is the only way to go if you want your skin to look fresh when you reach your destination.

On the day of your flight avoid heavy makeup and it will have a tendency to dry in. Use a primer first to make your makeup last longer, opt for a BB cream and keep it as natural as possible.

A mineral spray such as Avene is ideal to keep the skin fresh and dewy as well as been very cooling. If your skin is oily bring some rice paper to blot the T-zone. When you board your flight remove your shoes to avoid feet swelling and if leg veins are an issue don’t forget your special tights.

During the flight if you are feeling a bit peaky apply a shimmer blusher to add a little colour, green around the gills is never a good look! Lips tend to dry out very easily, so apply a good lip balm like Burts Bees frequently during the flight.

Eyes can get very bloodshot from reading so eye drops are great to have, avoid heavy mascara as panda eyes are not a very attractive look. I recommend having the three-week lashes done in a salon before you go as it looks great and it is one less thing to worry about.

A bright neon nail colour may look great on the beach but travelling plays havoc with your nails, hauling bags around is just asking for a chipped nails. Apply a good base coat for the journey and apply the colour at your destination. Bring a travel size hand cream for flight to keep those digits soft and supple.

When packing your cleansers, toners and moisturisers, go for travel sizes or the little refill bottles are perfect. A good shampoo for removing chlorine is vital, I found Kerastase Bain Apres-soleil just brilliant as it felt like it really cleaned the scalp.

This holiday I had a hero product for hair called Beach Texture Spray by Structure, just wash and spray/ It smells divine and gives hair a beach look and feels very soft.

I packed a bag full of sun tan lotions for testing purposes. Ambre Solaire new spray for wet or dry skin is a great beach product as it can be applied straight after the water and it has a very cooling effect as it is a spray and is so handy.

I also forgot the tip of oil on skin after a day in the sun as it hydrates but also makes a tan look great. Irish company He-Shi have a new body oil called Sublime Dry Oil and it is great for prolonging your tan.

When you get to your destination keep your eye and lip pencils in the fridge and remember to pack a makeup pencil pointer as pencils tend to melt in the heat . A new long lasting lipstick by Bourjois is great for its staying power in the heat. Keep the night time makeup as minimal as possible as the sun kissed look is meant to be as natural as possible. When I got home I forgot something else – the rain!!

Next week : what glasses best suit your shape face.

Facebook: Mary O’Donnell Beauty,  Twitter: @maryodonnellbc Website: http://www.maryodonnellbeauty.com

News

Gardai Investigate Robberies And Rath Orig Incident

 

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garda_1GARDAI are investigating two robberies and another incident which have taken place in the town over the past week.

On Bank Holiday Monday, June 2, between 7am and 5pm, someone broke in to an apartment in the Marina Apartments while the occupant was out.

A large amount of cash was taken and Gardai want other people living in the apartments to come forward if they have any information.

The following day, Tuesday, June 3, a house at Woodlawn, Castlecountess was entered overnight, by popping a side door lock. All cupboards were ransacked and a Samsung tablet valued at €400 was taken as well as a bottle of Paco Rabanne aftershave. Gardai are warning people that the tablet may be offered for sale.

Also, an incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning when someone threw a rock through the window of a house at Rathorig, Tralee while the occupants were in bed.  It happened between 4am and 8am on Sunday morning and Gardai are looking for information.

Business/Property, News

A Delicious Taste of Kerry In Manor West

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EIGHT food artisans showed their delicious produce at the Manor West Retail Park on Saturday and Sunday at the second Taste of Kerry event at the centre this year.

The producers came from Dingle, Ballinskelligs, Cromane, Ballybunion and Tralee with cakes, pates, jellies, jams and paella among the goodies on display.

Always a popular event, some free samples were given out to hungry shoppers and both traders and customers alike thought that it was a fantastic event.

“It’s fantastic every time I come here,” said Teresa Foley of Heavenly Baked, Boherbee.

John Paul O’Connor of Sasta Sausages was also delighted with the response.

“We’ve a great place here and a great footfall. We do spectacularly well anytime we’re here, it gives us all a great profile,” he said.

Guy Hulbert from Tralee was displaying his award-winning Hulbert’s Fine Food produce.

“I’m from England originally but my wife is Irish. We came on holiday to Kerry nine years ago and never left,” say Guy who was previously a painter/decorator.

“I wanted to try something else and I was always interested in food and cooking. I used to make the pates and give it to friends and they said I should sell it at a Farmers Market. It’s proved really successful. I entered the Listowel Food Fair in 2013 and won the Best Emerging Artisan Food Product (Meat And Fish) Section for my Beetroot Cashew and Ginger Pate, which is actually a vegetarian product!” he said.

The traders wished thank the Manager of the Centre, Derek Rusk for letting them show their wares.

Harry and Ann Perry of Skellig Pantry with Paddy and Ger Tangney at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Harry and Ann Perry of Skellig Pantry with Paddy and Ger Tangney at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Hayley Rogers, Corrie Rogers and Teresa Foley of Heavenly Baked at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Hayley Rogers, Corrie Rogers and Teresa Foley of Heavenly Baked at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Guy Hulbert of Hulbert's Fine Foods at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Guy Hulbert of Hulbert’s Fine Foods at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Margaret Lynch of Cahermoneen with John Paul O'Connor of Sasta Sausages at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Margaret Lynch of Cahermoneen with John Paul O’Connor of Sasta Sausages at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michelle Rowan at the Mary McGlynn Produce stand at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michelle Rowan at the Mary McGlynn Produce stand at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Guy Hulbert of Hulbert's Fine Foods at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Guy Hulbert of Hulbert’s Fine Foods at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Carlos Luque of Food Fiesta at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Carlos Luque of Food Fiesta at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Elaine Worts manning the Fab Fudge stand at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Elaine Worts manning the Fab Fudge stand at the Taste Of Kerry event in Manor West on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

 

 

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Tralee Bay Swimming Club News 9/6/2014

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The water temperature in Fenit was hovering around 12c and rising but all of the recent rain has seen it drop back to below 11c .
This combined with the poor weather has seen a drop off in the amount of swimmers in training.
Please learn to recognise the signs of hypothermia in yourself and others. Dry off quickly and get dressed in warm clothing. Hopefully the remainder of June will be better.
Second Swim in The World Series
The next swim up is on Monday the 16th June at 7.30. This is for The Paddy O’Sullivan Cup in memory of one of the clubs founders.
This cup will be presented to the winner of Group C. Paddy’s son Diarmuid is an active swimmer in the series and is listed in this group.
We will start at the bathing slip and finish at the beach with Group A off first.
Prizes for the 3 group winners from the 1st swim will also be presented on the night .
Points
The points table for The Swimmer of the Year after the first round has four swimmers at the top with 5 points each . They are Sean Kenny , Daniel Doyle , Suzanne O’Sullivan and Donal Fitzgibbon who earned a bonus point for flag day collections .
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Tralee Parnells Club News 09/06/14

traleeparnells 2Fixtures:
The girls u12s visited Causeway, the under 11s hosted Ballyheigue, while the under 13s played a home challenge game against Lixnaw. Our under 6s were delighted to accept an invitation to the Abbeydorney fun day where the panel was split to play in two enjoyable 9-a-side games.

Upcoming games:
Parnells under 13 B North Kerry fixtures kick off with a trip to Kilmoyley on the 13th of June. The 15s host Ardfert on the 19th.

Provincial Féile:
Parnells under 14s have been invited to the Munster Féile in Rathkeale on the 21st of June.

Tralee Parnells under 6 team at the Abbeydorney Fun Day
Tralee Parnells under 6 team at the Abbeydorney Fun Day
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Kerins O’Rahillys Club News 09/06/2014

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Juveniles

U6/8/10 Our 6, 8 and 10 boys trained as usual in Healy Park last Saturday. It was a day to brush up on skills in between a busy schedule of “Go Game Blitzes” and challenge games.

U8/10 Girls Our U8/10 girls didn’t have the opportunity to take a break because they had some challenge matches on Saturday last when they welcomed a visit from Corca Dhuibhne. Both sides had 2 teams so there were 2 very skilful matches played on the morning with some lovely refreshments served afterwards. Thanks to everyone who helped make the morning a successful one for all involved.

Senior Football
8th June 2014 the Garveys Supervalu Co. Championship Round 2 Kerins O’Rahillys 1-11 Feale Rangers 1-16
We bowed out of the Co. Championship when going under to Feale Rangers after extra time in a game that could have gone anyway in the first hour with both sides having the upper hand at various stages of the game.

Conditions were tough for both sides with a constant downpour of rain throughout the game. We had two great chances of goals in the first half of the game but a great save by the Feale Rangers goalie let them off the hook. Feale Rangers had the first score a point in the 1st minute. Declan Quill replied for Kerins O’Rahillys but Feale Rangers hit a purple patch and were ahead by 0-05 to Kerins O’Rahillys 0-02 at the 20th minute our second point put over by Barry John Keane.

Our last 10 minutes of this half were the best where the team dominated and had Feale Rangers under severe pressure Points by Declan Quill (2), Sean Walsh and Jack Savage had the sides level at 6 points each at half time. We had two great goal chances that could have gone in and Feale Rangers were relieved to hear the half time whistle.

The second half saw Feale Rangers put over 5 rapid points and by the 40th minute led by 0-11 to Kerins O’Rahillys 0-07 following a point put over by Barry John Keane. Declan Quill put over a pointed free in the 45th minute and though Feale Rangers replied with a point a great burst by Ronan Quill when he rounded his man and was dragged down in the square resulted in a penalty which Barry John Keane slotted to the net.

Straight after Rory Molloy put over the equaliser in the 57th minute. We could have got the winner in the next few minutes but a draw was the result and extra time was played. But that was as good as it got with Feale Rangers putting over 3 unanswered points in the first half and when they slotted home a goal in the second half of extra time it was all over on the final score of Kerins O’Rahillys 1-11 Feale Rangers 1-16.

Next game is at home in the Senior Football League to Dr Crokes on Saturday next the 14th at 7.30. All fixtures are subject to change so keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for changes.

Junior Football League

Strand Road 1-08 v Legion 2-12 This game was played in Killarney and Strand Road were beaten by a stronger side on the night. We would like to wish Colin Magnier a speedy recovery following an injury he sustained during this game. Colin had to undergo surgery following a break to his arm. Next game at home to Rathmore on Friday at 7.30pm.

Junior Football League Group 5 Charlie Kerins v Ballyheigue This game was played on Friday last in Ballyheigue. However due to an incident that occurred following a decision made by the Referee the Referee abandoned the game with 10 minutes left to play. We await further action and a decision. Next game away v St Pats Friday 13th at 7.30pm

Mouth-Guards: As you may be aware it will be compulsory for all players senior right down to juvenile to wear mouth-guards at training sessions and when playing games. This comes into effect for seniors from 1st January 2014 and has been in effect for all others since last January. If players fail to wear mouth guards they will not be permitted to participate in football training or matches. No mouthguard No game! Further information on this rule can be found online at http://www.gaa.ie.

Club Membership
Senior Committee will be in contact with you shortly about your 2014 membership. We will be asking that you consider putting your membership on direct debit to help cut down on administration. Please contact any committee member for details.

Ladies Football
U14/U16 U14 and U16 Ladies train every Tuesday at 6.15 in Ballyrickard.
U12 Girls Kerins O’Rahillys 6-05 John Mitchels 2-07

All the training, hard work and commitment by this U12 group of girls showed on Wednesday evening last when Kerins O’Rahillys won at the new Mitchels Complex. John Mitchels were first on the score board and went 3 points ahead before we settled to get our first score a point from Caitlin Pierce. The remainder of the first half was evenly matched score wise but had it not been for some excellent defending on our part and some great saves from goalkeeper Tara O’Connor the half time score of Kerins O’Rahillys 2-04 to John Mitchels 1-05 could have been a lot different.

We got the second half off to a strong start with a point from Olivia Nix followed shortly after by a cracking goal from Aoife O’Connor. John Mitchels replied with a goal and a point of their own to leave only a point between the sides halfway through the second half. However our girls were not giving up and fought on and hard and further goals and a few points saw us victors in the end on a score of Kerins O’Rahillys 6-05 to John Mitchels 2-07. Every girl played their part and thanks as always to all of the supporters who showed up on the night.

Team and Scorers: Tara O’Connor, Saoirse Donnegan, Lauren Scannell, Amy O’Sullivan, Niamh Moran, Clodagh Donnelly (0-1), Aoife Doody, Olivia Nix (2-2), Siobhan Griffin, Ciara Murphy (2-1), Dylana O’Regan, Samantha Wadding, Ella Houston, Caitlin Pierce (0-1), Aoife O’Connor (2-0), Alayna Gannon, Emma Sweeney, Precious Benjamin, Grace O’Connor, Sophie Irwin and Leonie Dowling.

Happy Birthday
Birthday wishes this week go to Aoibhín O’Connor McCarthy U8 Girls, Alayna Gannon U12 Girls and Mark Roche U12 Boys.

Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday the 2nd of June were 11, 12, 21 and 23. There was no jackpot winner; the next jackpot will be €5,400. There were 7 match 3 winners. They were Philip O’Connor DD, Noreen Rusk c/o Philip, Anne, Martin and Sonny c/o Anne, Mary Comerford c/o Philip, Mary O’Brien c/o Philip, Noreen Heaslip c/o Philip and Tommy Nolan Knockmoyle.

Five entrants for December draw were David Magnier Ballyvelly, Phil Nolan Knockmoyle, Joseph O’Brien DD, Robert Pierce DD, Willie Lang O’Sullivan Kerins Park. 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.

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. Weightwatchers takes place in the Healy Room every Thursday and have now changed to “winter” times. Classes now take place at 9.30am, 12.30 and 5.30pm. 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” has finished for the summer but will make a return in the autumn. Keep an eye on the notes for dates and times. We have many different size function rooms and cater to all types of function. Contact Tom or Eileen or any member of staff at 7124956 if you have any queries.

Card Drive
Attention card players there will be a “Whist drive” on Thursday the 12th in the club and the “45” card drive in club house on Friday the 13th of June. Tables of 6. Bring a friend. All welcome.

Sympathies
Sincere Sympathy is expressed to the family of Paddy McCarthy (The Bus Man) Mitchels Avenue and formerly St Brendan’s Park and Upper Caherina, Ann Healy (née O’Connor) Limerick and Tralee, Dee McQuinn Bridge St Tralee, Mary T O’Sullivan Connolly Park Tralee and Catherine Smith (née O’Carroll) Curragraigue Blennerville 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

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Photos: Park FC Kids Have Their Day In The Sun

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Tommy Kennedy and David Slattery with Park FC's younger members at the St Brendan's Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tommy Kennedy and David Slattery with Park FC’s younger members at the St Brendan’s Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

OVER 600 people showed up at Christy Leahy Park on Saturday as the St Brendan’s Park FC held their annual open day for academy players and schoolboy teams.

All underage academy members received a medal, numbering about 150 in total, for each team a player of the year award was given out also a golden boot award.  Teams were presented with medals and trophies they had won during the season.

On the day the Park also hosted the ‘McDonalds Funday’ which is a competition involving underage teams from all over Kerry run in conjunction with FAI and held at a different venue in the county each year. Winners of the event go on to play in the regional finals in either Limerick or Cork.

The clubs that participated along with Park FC were Killarney Celtic, Killarney Athletic and Listowel Celtic. Six hundred people attended the event throughout the day where there was a barbecue and face-painting for the younger visitors.

Rachel Jordan Banks, Maeve Courtney, Sophie Jordan Banks, Amy Scanlon and Shannon Oba at the St Brendan's Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rachel Jordan Banks, Maeve Courtney, Sophie Jordan Banks, Amy Scanlon and Shannon Oba at the St Brendan’s Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dwyer Tobin, Robbie Dinan, Gary Howard, Gavin Wadding and Rory Kelly at the St Brendan's Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dwyer Tobin, Robbie Dinan, Gary Howard, Gavin Wadding and Rory Kelly at the St Brendan’s Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kayla McCannon, Shelley McKenna, James Rusk, Evaline Jaworska, Laura Shanahan with in front, Ben McCannon and Grace McCannon at the St Brendan's Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kayla McCannon, Shelley McKenna, James Rusk, Evaline Jaworska, Laura Shanahan with in front, Ben McCannon and Grace McCannon at the St Brendan’s Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Darragh O'Shea (front) Kian O'Shea, Cormac Gallagher, and Adam Murphy with, at back Dyanne O'Shea, Paudie O'Shea and Catriona Kennedy at the St Brendan's Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Darragh O’Shea (front) Kian O’Shea, Cormac Gallagher, and Adam Murphy with, at back Dyanne O’Shea, Paudie O’Shea and Catriona Kennedy at the St Brendan’s Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michael Hogan with baby Donagh and Damien Hogan at the St Brendan's Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michael Hogan with baby Donagh and Damien Hogan at the St Brendan’s Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tom Tansley, Jack Moriarty, Fergal Moriarty and, in front, Michael Tansley at the St Brendan's Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tom Tansley, Jack Moriarty, Fergal Moriarty and, in front, Michael Tansley at the St Brendan’s Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
At back, Joanne Murphy, Olive Ryan, Therese Greaney, Donal Heaphy, with, in front, Sarah Cournane, Sarah Greaney and Cian Heaphy at the St Brendan's Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
At back, Joanne Murphy, Olive Ryan, Therese Greaney, Donal Heaphy, with, in front, Sarah Cournane, Sarah Greaney and Cian Heaphy at the St Brendan’s Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Joshua Lynch, Millie Lynch and Aoibhne Daly at the St Brendan's Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Joshua Lynch, Millie Lynch and Aoibhne Daly at the St Brendan’s Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Manning the barbecue at the St Brendan's Park FC Open Day on Saturday were Mike O'Leary, Mags O'Donnell and Marti O'Leary. Photo by Dermot Crean
Manning the barbecue at the St Brendan’s Park FC Open Day on Saturday were Mike O’Leary, Mags O’Donnell and Marti O’Leary. Photo by Dermot Crean
Luke Stafford Lacey and Colm McLoughlin at the St Brendan's Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Luke Stafford Lacey and Colm McLoughlin at the St Brendan’s Park FC Open Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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