Young Morgan O’Flaherty helps Irish ladies rugby player Siobhan Fleming from Currow and Tralee Rugby Club’s Josh Barnes launch the Kerry Cancer Support Group’s Big Bus BBQ at Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
By Dermot Crean
FORMER GAA stars, current ladies rugby supremo and well wishers were on hand on Thursday night for the launch of the fourth annual Big Bus Barbecue in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group.
Kerry legends Sean Walsh, Ger Power and Siobhan Fleming of the Irish ladies ladies rugby team helped launch the event at the Ballygarry House Hotel.
The bash will be held on June 1 at the hotel and it promises to be a fantastic night of entertainment.
Guest will arrive at 7pm to the swing sounds of the Jazz Cats with a champagne and strawberries reception before a delicious feast from the barbecue.
Heart and Soul will have guests filling the floor before long, while the night will be rounded off with music from DJ Leo Byrne. There will also be goodie bags supplied by Horan’s Health Stores and an array of spot prizes.
This is all for the relatively meagre sum of €35 and it’s for a great cause.
The event has been a huge success over the years raising €8,000 in 2013 which helped lead to the purchase of a brand new 25 seater Mercedes bus which carries Kerry patients to 1,260 appointments a year at Cork University Hospital.
The bus travels five day a week and is an invaluable service to cancer patients.
The barbecue is one of the Group’s major fundraisers of the year along with the Castlegregory walk which takes place in July.
Tickets can be bought from the Kerry Cancer Support Group on 066-7195560, Sean Prendergast on 087-3117475 or Mary Lynch on 087-1332179.
Morgan O’Flaherty with son Morgan, Sean Walsh, Sandra Breen, Mary Lynch and Dan Horan at the launch of the Kerry Cancer Support Services Big Bus BBQ at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday.A group pictured at the launch of the Kerry Cancer Support Services Big Bus BBQ at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday.
Rebecca Spellman, Tralee, Daniella Goodall, Tralee and Megan Dunne at the So Sue Me beauty event at the Fels Point Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
By Gavin O’Connor
GLAMOUR was to the fore at the Fels Point Hotel last night when their Herbs and Roses Spa hosted a fashion and beauty event which was attended by over 150 ladies looking for beauty, fitness and style tips.
Irish blogger Suzanne Jackson, who runs the very popular So Sue Me blog which has 133,000 likes on Facebook, was the special guest speaker on the night.
The Dubliner reviewed beauty products and spoke favourably about her experience of the Spa where she had a facial, body wrap and a massage.
Other speakers on the night were local beauty expert and Traleetoday.ie beauty columnist Mary O’Donnell who was also a judge (along with Olivia Wall) in the Best Dressed Lady competition, which was won by Marguerite Trant from Curraheen.
Other speakers on the night were Fiona McKenzie from Elemis Skincare and Malachy Kelly from the Fels Point Spa.
At the end of the night, Miss Jackson posed for photos with her fans who formed a long queue to meet the style guru.
For more photos and details of the event see Mary O’Donnell’s column on this website next Monday
Suzanne Jackson aka So Sue Me, (fourth from left), with staff from the Herbs And Roses Spa at the Fels Point Hotel.Isabel Lenihan and Ingrid Klement, Tralee at the So Sue Me beauty event at the Fels Point Hotel on Thursday.
Marguerite Trant, Curraheen, and Catriona Sayers, Derrymore at the So Sue Me beauty event at the Fels Point Hotel on Thursday.Leah Dore, Lisa Breen, Helen Fore, Erin Dore and Ciara Dore all from Listowel at the So Sue Me beauty event at the Fels Point Hotel on Thursday.Shauna Kenny, Tralee, Suzann Rigney, Tralee and Rebecca Hourigan at the So Sue Me beauty event at the Fels Point Hotel on Thursday.
St Pat’s GAA Club members James Costello, Ciaran O’Shea, Eoin Sayers, Derek O’Sullivan, Liam O’Sullivan launching the Dingle Way Challenge.
ST Pat’s GAA Club are organising a walk called the Dingle Way Challange in an effort to raise funds for the club and promote the local area.
Participants will take on a sizeable chunk of the Dingle Peninsula stretching from Cloghane all along beautiful coastline to the finish point at Blennerville Windmill.
Here’s St Pat’s Chairman James Costello to tell you more.
The Dingle Way Challenge takes place Sunday June 1st, registration fee for the event is €35, but any participant who raises €100 or more for St Pat’s GAA Club will earn free registration.
Each participant will receive a hot breakfast at the Maherees, sandwiches and a hot drinks at Camp and a burger and drink on completion in Blennerville.
For more information ring James Costello 086 290-8735
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“If I don’t get elected because of my involvement with the international community, LGBT and the Traveller movement, then that’s fine with me. I’d rather have done five years decent work in supporting minority groups than being elected year after year and turning my back on them.”
Dermot Crean meets Labour candidate in the upcoming local elections, Gillian Wharton Slattery.
IF there’s one thing you can say about Gillian Wharton Slattery, it’s that she’s all about equality.
We sit down for a coffee in at the Tralee Wetlands, a brief respite from pounding the pathways of estates all over town on the canvass.
Born into a large family from Ballyseedy, Gillian says she had a great childhood, especially at school in Caherleaheen where her mother attended and later, Gillian’s two sons were educated there.
Now domiciled in Ballyard, her interest in social and political issues began with Amnesty International back in the 1980s, but with two small children to mind (Damien and Colin) she was deterred from seeking any political office.
In the meantime she worked with Slattery’s Travel, Kingdom Travel and later South-West Walks, before being employed at Miriam McGillycuddy’s legal business.
“That’s where my interest in politics gathered legs because Miriam was a Labour councillor at the time,” she recalled. “I would have been a Labour supporter, having canvassed for various supporters over the years. I saw how Miriam was able to get things done as a councillor.”
In 2008 she was asked by Dick Spring to run as a town councillor.
“I am impulsive by nature but it did take a little time to think about that one. I fiercely competitive by nature and I’m a sore loser. So if I say ‘oh it’s alright’ if I lose that’s not the truth. So I was was thinking ‘what if I don’t win? I’ll be mortified!’. But I took up the task and I did manage to win the seat in 2009.”
Of course the mood on the doorstep at the last local elections is different now.
“The tide was with us definitely at the time. We were riding on the crest of a wave,” she continued. “I was a new candidate so I couldn’t be blamed for anything I suppose. This time around there is concerns and debates at the doorstep, which I welcome, because there is no point in handing in the leaflet and walking away. We have to engage with people,” she said.
“But people know I’m a hard worker and I’m getting great goodwill in general. I find in some cases that people are more sad than angry at what’s happened in terms of emigration and the economy. I agree that it is sad, but we’re trying to pull ourselves out of it now.”
Gillian is a huge advocate of getting women in involved in politics.
“It is difficult for women, especially for those with small children. There are four women running in the Tralee Electoral Area and I feel it’s important that there is strong female voices and enough female voices at the table,” she said.
In terms of the issues facing the town, Gillian feels strongly about the housing issue as she explains here…
The issue of mental health is close to her heart having worked with local organisations down the years.
“In Kerry General Hospital I think there should be a division between young and old patients in the psychiatric ward. There should also be more emphasis on mental health awareness in schools.”
Her stance on asylum seekers is something she admits might make her unpopular with some people.
“People give out to me about the asylum seekers but somebody has to speak up for them. I have a huge issue with people being in direct provision. It’s ridiculous that people are in limbo for years in these centres at huge expense to the State. Many children are born into this situation so they are Irish children,” she said.
“I don’t mind people being sent back if they don’t deserve to be here, but don’t keep them in limbo-land because that’s just cruelty.”
She’s also very much involved in women’s rights issues and the International Resource Centre as well as a host of other community groups such as Tidy Towns, Coast Clean Up and the Marine Litter Forum.
“I’m conscious of our conservation duties. We have an opportunity to change that through our work in these organisations,” she said.
She is also involved with the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community.
“I helped set up the first Kerry Pride festival and it’s taking place again this year. There’s huge issues around that community too, from a mental health perspective as well,” she said.
Away from politics and activism she has a great love for the arts and is a former member of the Zyber Theatre Group. She also loves walking, hiking and photography as well as writing.
Tralee musician, Daithí Kearney, is embarking on a tour of America on Saturday with members of the DkIT Ceol Oirghialla Traditional Music Ensemble.
The Dundalk-based musician (who performed for President Barack Obama in The White House in 2009), along with his colleague, Dr Adèle Commins, will lead the group will depart for New York and Kansas on Saturday, April 26.
Building on the links between DkIT and both Molloy College and Baker University, the busy tour schedule will include performances, lectures and community outreach projects in a variety of schools.
The trip will promote Ireland as a place to pursue opportunities for study and research at third and fourth level and highlight the rich cultural links that exist in music between Ireland and America.
While in New York, the Ensemble will present a Lecture Recital at Molloy College, Long Island, and at the American Irish Historical Society on Fifth Avenue.
Flying to Kansas, the group will have the opportunity to observe and learn from students and professors in the Department of Music and Theatre at Baker University.
Well known to audiences in Tralee from his involvement for many years with Siamsa Tíre, The National Folk Theatre of Ireland, Daithi was involved over Easter in the celebration of Easter services in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Tralee.
Now based in Dundalk, he continues to perform regularly and has featured regularly on television including as a presenter of the popular television series Geantraí.
Previous trips to America have included performances in Forde’s Theatre, Washington D.C. with Siamsa Tíre, participation in the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with the New Ross and District Pipe Band, and a performance for President Obama in the White House in 2009.
Dr Daithí Kearney is an ethnomusicologist, geographer and performer, lecturing in Music at DkIT.
An All-Ireland Champion musician, he has toured regularly as a musician, singer and dancer with a number of groups and performed for President Obama in The White House in 2009.
In 2012 he released an album with Cork accordion player John Cronin entitled Midleton Rare, which is related to a wider research project on the music and musicians of the Sliabh Luachra region.
The Kerry Chamber Choir who will perform in Killarney this Saturday night.
ANY music lovers travelling to Killarney this Saturday could do no better than visiting St Mary’s Church of Ireland for an evening of to remember.
St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir, Kerry Chamber Choir and Kerry Chamber Orchestra, directed by Aidan O’Carroll and with soloists Grainne O’Carroll (Soprano) and Amanda Neri (Contralto) will perform a choral and musical celebration of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of our Lord at the church in Kenmare Place at 8pm.
The concert is open to the public and admission is free. A retiring collection will take place.
The works chosen for the concert are Stabat Mater by Pergolesi, Stabat Mater by Vivaldi and Gloria in Excelsis Deo also by Vivaldi. These are three of the best known works inspired by the story of Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection. The Pergolesi Stabat Mater and the Vivaldi Stabat Mater are both being performed in Kerry for the first time.
YESTERDAY morning Manchester United supporters awoke to the news their manager David Moyes had been sacked.
Some may have been relieved, but all have been reeling from what has been a disastrous ten months for their club where they have seen rivals overtake them, late goals fly in the other end at Old Trafford and the aura of Ferguson broken.
We spoke to Chairman of the Kerry Manchester United Supporters Club Francis Boyle to gauge the mood of the fans in what is the most troubling juncture in the clubs recent history.
Francis began by telling us what his first thoughts were after the announcement.
When asked what were the root causes of Moyes’s failure Francis said “Ferguson left him a very poor team” and the departure of Ferguson’s “right hand man” and former Chief Executive David Gill left the Scotsman unable to get the players he wanted last summer.
One of the main criticism of Moyes’s tenure was the signing of former Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini. Francis says it wasn’t helped by the Belgian coming to “a bad midfield”.
“I honestly believe Micheal Carrick is not up to being a Man United player,” he said.
Some of the managers mooted for the job have been Jurgen Kloop, Pep Guardiola and the bookies favourite former Ajax, Holland and Barcelona boss Louis Van Gaal.
Francis was passionate speaking about the club’s much maligned current owners. “The Glazers will have to turn around and give the new manager two hundred million. It’s about time the Glazers put their money up. We’re sick of them taking the money out of the club and back to America,” said Francis.
One of the more difficult aspects of the saga for United supporters has been the part played by former manager and club legend Alex Ferguson’s who appointed David Moyes as his successor.
Francis says at the time of the appointment he was “delighted”.
“Ferguson wanted him their for the long haul, that’s why they gave him a six year contract. The club has to take a lot of the blame, everyone knew the team had to be rebuilt,” he said.
The only criticism Francis had of Moyes was the style of play he brought to Old Trafford which was “Defensive” and not “Manchester United football”
“Its going to be a long stage of transition. If United can’t get four or five top class players, then next season its going to be the same again.”
Thankfully Francis kept his cool unlike this United fan outside Old Trafford last month after the Manchester City defeat.
KERRY County Council is advising candidates for the forthcoming European and Local Elections not to erect election posters on road traffic signs or poles carrying road traffic signs.
Additionally, the Council is advising against hanging banners and posters from road overbridges and pedestrian bridges, as they could become loose or be interfered with by third parties and could fall onto fast moving traffic.
Wednesday, April 23rd is the first day that candidates are permitted to erect posters for the forthcoming election. However, Kerry County Council is asking those erecting posters to ensure that they do not obstruct the view of traffic at junctions and interfere with pedestrians on roads and footpaths.
“Traffic and road signs are specifically designed to be clearly read by passing motorists, Acting Director of Roads, Transportation & Safety, Ger MacNamara stated.
“Election posters attached to road signs can obstruct the sign, and can also visually clutter the sign, making it difficult to read. Under Section 95 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, it is an offence to attach any sign or poster to any road traffic sign or pole.”
And he also advised those erecting posters near junctions to ensure that they are not blocking road users sightlines. “We would also advise that posters not cause an obstruction or nuisance to people using footpaths,” he said.
In addition, ESB Networks is warning against the placing of posters on electricity poles/structures during the forthcoming Local and European Elections campaign. Any unauthorised contact or near contact with the electricity network can result in serious injury or fatality to persons using electricity poles for this purpose. Similar risks apply when posters are being removed.
ESB Networks has previously experienced incidents where election posters have caught fire following contact with the electricity network resulting in loss of supply to customers and damaged infrastructure.
Following polling day, May 23rd, candidates have seven days to remove all election posters and signage. “We would appeal to all candidates to remove not only their posters, but also the materials they use to attach the posters, including cable ties,” Ger MacNamara stated.
Councillor Johnnie Wall at work in his home in Ballinorig.
Dermot Crean meets the political veteran who has not lost his enthusiasm for Tralee after over 40 years of community service.
JOHNNIE Wall is a busy man.
The Ballinorig man, with over 40 years service to Fianna Fail, is running as an independent in May’s local elections and he still has a lot of ground to cover on the canvass.
Married to Tina, and father to Johnny, Mary B, Kathleen and Mikey, the genial former Kerry Blue is hard at work at his computer when I visit him at his home.
First of all I asked him how he got involved in politics all those years ago.
“I was in a band and we were good friends with Denis Foley of The Brandon at the time. He asked me to help out with canvassing for Fianna Fail. I was also very much involved here (Ballinorig) in the community games and so on as well. Then in 1985, Councillor Maureen Henry, with six weeks to go, decided not to run in the local elections and I was asked to run.
“It was my first time in the town council and I enjoyed it. I got a feeling for how the town was run and I’ve been re-elected for the past 30 years.”
But a new system came in for this election where there is no more town council and there will be nine seats in the Tralee Electoral Area. Johnnie was very disappointed not to be selected to run for the Fianna Fail party.
“They (Fianna Fail) decided to pick two candidates and maybe add one later. I was there 30 years and Ted Fitzgerald was there 40 years, so I thought they’ll surely let the two of us run. But I got a phone call one Sunday night from the party saying they weren’t going to run me, they were going to run Ted. So I got on my computer and emailed party HQ to tender my resignation.”
Is it different running this time without the party machine behind him?
“I feel it when I’m trying to do everything myself, with the posters and all that. The party weren’t that great for (financial) help. The TDs get big budgets for elections, not the councillors. But they do put up the posters. I had a supporters meeting in the Manor West three weeks ago and 60 people showed up to help which was great and they’ll help me if I need it.”
Johnnie is running this time because he feels he still has a lot to offer the town and he is concerned about the future with this new system of local government. He says the monies collected from rates, housing rents and parking charges will now be going into the county council coffers.
“I’m worried about the Wetlands, the Town Park and the museum…we funded all these things in the town council. Will that money be there now or will councillors from south or north Kerry want it for their areas? I’m worried that unless we have enough local people on the council, Tralee will lose out badly. That’s a big fear.”
So what can he offer in this new Kerry order?
“I’m not a man for making speeches. I’m a great believer that if something needs to be done I’ll go away and do it. We needed a summer festival there a few years ago so I started Feile na mBlath in June which has come on a lot. When the St Patrick’s Day parade was dying a death a few years back I said ‘let’s try change this’ and now its a great community event.
“When the town had a reputation as being dirty and untidy we started the Towards A Better Tralee and the town has won two Gold Medals in the Tidy Towns in the last few years. When I was mayor of Tralee I sent letters to companies in America detailing what the town can offer. The IDA have done nothing for the town.”
Johnnie firmly believes we can’t rely on Government agencies to attract jobs.
“If I was elected, I’d be pushing the Council to set up a group that would travel and try to sell the town abroad. Mark out the companies to target and bring them a package to show them what the town offers. It’s worth it. The IDA will do nothing for us. They go to the Pale first, then the border, midlands and west and then down to Cork. We’re way down the line. It’s tough meeting people at the door whose children have had to emigrate. I can’t promise them jobs but if we can get a group together to go try to entice companies…”
So what are the big issues he’s meeting on the doorstep?
“Most people are giving out about the water charges and the household charge. On the outskirts of the town people are worried about the septic tank issue and they want to be connected up to the main sewer. Housing is another issue. There is no shortage of housing in Tralee, we’ve plenty empty houses.
What we can’t do, in old settled estates, is move in a couple of families where people will be, for instance, playing football in the street late at night, because it disrupts the whole system. There needs to be fresh thinking on it.”
Away from the canvassing how does he relax
“I go for a few drinks on the weekend and sing a few songs at a music session.”
An ardent John Mitchels man, Johnnie is also season ticket holder at Thomond Park and, thanks to his children, a Liverpool supporter. He also helped set up Mitchels Avenue FC in their ground in Hawley Park.
As I leave the Wall home he is on the move again, off to give a neighbour a hand with something, before going back on the road.
A storming second half performance by Churchill was the difference as they knocked local rivals out of Junior Championship.
Sunny Ballymac was the venue for this first round Junior County Championship encounter and It was Ballymac had the better of the exchanges in the first half.
A seventh minute goal for Ballymac by Robert Fitzgerald was the difference between the sides at the break, the half ending 1-6 to 0-6.
Churchill came out of the traps with gusto in the second half scoring five unanswered points.
Wing forward and captain Chris Hurley displayed some terrific fielding while Cillian Fitzgerald and Ivan Parker shown excellent marksmanship in front of goal.
Ballymac battled hard and with five minutes to go the sides were level, 1-10 to 0-13, but it was Churchill who pulled away in the closing exchanges striking a killer goal and scoring three points to Ballymac’s one.
The next round will see Churchill face either Na Gaeil or Dromid Pearses at home.
Extra time was needed in what was a classic championship encounter bathed in sunshine in Ballyseedy last Saturday evening.
The first half was a hard fought affair with Mitchels having the share of possession and benefiting from a slight breeze.
Only for some excellent defending from the South Kerry men the Tralee side would have gone in with more than the two point advantage at the break, the sides finishing 0-5 to 0-3.
The second half began feverishly with the two sides exchanging scores, Stephen O’ Sullivan pointing for Rangers while Niall Sheehy and Jamie Moriarty replied for the ex Boherbee men.
Despite Mitchels dominance at midfield and under the breaking ball Skellig Rangers remained in touch.
With minutes remaining Bernard Casey fired Rangers into the lead with a pointed effort off his left boot, Mitchels however scored from the next attack, Niall Sheehy slotting over a free to leave the sides level ten apiece at the end of normal time.
Extra time beckoned and both sides began to show signs of fatigue, but it was Mitchels who came out of the opening half of extra time the better leading by just the solitary point.
It was the second half that saw most of the action with Rangers taking the lead when Aidan Dash O’ Sullivan hammered home to the roof of the net and put his sides two points ahead, but that would be their final score.
Mitchels shown resolve to came right back at them with two unanswered points, but it was Niall Sheehy who struck the fatal blow, flicking the ball to the net late on to put his side through to the next round.
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SENIORS
ALL roads led to sunny Ballymac on Saturday evening for the 1st round of the Junior County Championship.
After being a goal down at half-time Churchill went on to win on a score-line of 1-16 to 1-11. A few features of this game was the majestic fielding of wing forward and captain Chris Hurley and the excellent point taking of Cillian Fitzgerald, Ivan Parker and attacting wing-back J.J Prior.
It was great to see Garreth Walsh making his comeback , coming on as a sub in the second half. My man of the match this week goes to Killian Fitzgerad. It was brilliant to see the support the team got on the night.
Next round at home to Na Gaeil or Dromid. It is hoped to have a challenge game away to Currow on Sunday morning @ 12 midday. MINORS
I travelled to Ennis on Wednesday night to watch the Kerry minors beat Clare and it was great to see Ivan come on and score a point. We would like to wish him the best of luck for the year ahead. The All- Ireland Quiz Final will take place in Castlebar in Mayo on Saturday morning at 11am. Representing Kerry will be the local team of Alex o Donnell ,Micheal Gaynor, Paul Culloty and John Flaherty.
This is the second time the club as been in the final, the last time being 1970 when we were reprented by John J O’Donnell father of Alex, Mossie Kelly and Dermot Crowley.
So everybody in the club wish the last well and hope they bring back the title. As chairman of the club I would like to complain about Croke Park’s timing of the Quiz at 11am on a Saturday morning. I’d be hoping our County Culture Committee and Central Council rep will bring this message back to Croke Park and I would be hoping the new incoming President might change this.
CHURCHILL UNDER 14s
Our Under 14 team played Laune Rangers in the semi final of the Féile na nÓg Division competition at sun soaked Killeen last Saturday.
For a club with the small playing numbers that Churchill have, to be competing at this level is some achievement, but these lads have shown all year that they can play fantastic football and are well able to compete with the larger clubs.
However, on Saturday our boys were slow off the blocks and were down three goals in three minutes. A lesser team would have thrown in the towel but the Churchill lads settled and began to play some superb football and hammered home two cracking goals and two well taken points.
A point down at half time, Churchill outplayed Laune Rangers for most of the second half and were four points up entering the final few minutes.
However, full credit to the Laune Rangers boys who stuck to their task too and worked their way back into it and managed to force the draw.
Both teams faced into extra time and Laune Rangers were first off the mark scoring two quick goals. Churchill came back with a few scores but just ran out of time to close the gap.
Huge credit is due to all the players in this small panel and their mentors for the great ‘never say die’ pride and spirit they displayed again on the day.
The team played brilliantly and turned in a tremendous whole hearted performance filled with great skill and determination. Many thanks too to the great local crowd who travelled to support the lads on the day.
This support was very much appreciated by all involved. The panel are now looking forward to participating in one of the national regional Feile Blitzes to be played in late June.
Thanks must also go to all the many coaches and mentors in the juvenile club who are putting in a trojan effort in coaching and guiding the young players.
At every age group our players are being well prepared and coached to play to their very best and with pride in their club. Because of this work, our little club will have many great days ahead!
We came out winners on Saturday evening in a hard fought contest with Skellig Rangers.
The first half was an even affair and points from Jamie Moriarty, two from play and one from a free had us three points in front after 20 minutes.
Rangers replied with two points from Ciaran Keating. Alan O’Donoghue scored two fine points from play and Brian Hickey added another for Rangers to leave the half time score John Mitchels 0-5 Skellig Rangers 0-3.
The second half was more intense which saw Rangers receive three yellow cards. It was point for point with Jamie Moriarty adding four and Wayne Conway one for John Mitchels. Ciaran Keating (3), Aiden o’Sullivan (1), Brian Hickey (2) and Sean Courtney (1) for S.Rangers had them ahead and the game into injury time.
We were awarded a free and from 50 yards Jamie Moriarty put the ball over the black spot to level the match and bring it to extra time. The first half of extra time saw Skellig score 1-1, the goal coming from Bernard Walsh and the point by Ciaran Keating.
In the final ten minutes our fitness showed and we went on to score 1-6 to Skellig’s 1 point. Our scores coming from Wayne Conway (1), Alan O’ Donoghue (1), Jamie Moriarty (2), and Shane O’Connor (1).
Brian Hickey kicked another for S. Rangers but we came out winners in the end by 4 points. There were a lot of players on both sides who might have deserved man of the match but Jamie Moriarty with a tally of 10 points and under pressure for a lot of them showed his metal to deserve the man of the match.
We are now away to the winners of Ardfert or St. Marys in Round 2.
CO LEAGUE
Our next Co. League game is at home to Skellig Rangers in round 4 on Sunday May 11th at 2-30pm.
The Under 14 Feile Peil na nOg John Mitchels winning team with mentors/trainers.Thomas Keane, Bord na nOg Chairman and Tadhg O’Halloran, Bord na nOg Secretary present John Mitchels captain, Ryan Ward, with winners Shield at the Feile Peil na nOg.
UNDER 14
FEILE QUALIFIERS: Well done to the lads in qualifying for the Feile, report in next weeks notes.
Under 14 Boys Lee Strand Co League Fixtures.
Round 4 (H) to Fossa Wednesday April 23rd @ 7-30pm.
Round 5 (A) to Spa Wednesday April 30th @ 7-30pm.
Training continues on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7. Training continues on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7.
Under 12 Boys
DIV 1A
Round 3 (A) to Austin Stacks Sunday April 27th @ 6pm.
Round 4 (A) to Dr. Crokes Sunday May 5th @ 6pm.
Div 1B
Round 3 (A) to Austin Stacks Sunday April 27th @ 6pm.
Round 4 (H) to An Ghaelteacht Sunday May 5th @ 6pm.
Round 5 (A) to Dr. Crokes Sunday May 11th @ 6pm.
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 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 BOYS
We had a great training session in the sun last Sunday with Killian, Luke, Colin, Cody, Gerard and Darragh all putting in a great effort in their skills and shooting. Robert, Ben, Andrew, Mark and Paddy were doing great work in the games at the end of training and a good effort was put in by all. At the end of training there was a treat for those who trained, we hope you enjoyed it and see you all next Sunday.
UNDER 8 &10 GIRLS
Training continues next week at the new time of 10.30 in Camp Ballyseedy.
All new players welcome, come along and meet new friends in a fun setting as you learn the game of Ladies football. Just make yourself known to Claire, Patriz, James or John.
Also well done to Patriz who played with Kerry minors on their win against Limerick
UNDER 10, 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 in Ballyseedy from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday evening .
Gum shields; under the new rules set by Croke Park all girls as well as boys are required to use a gum shield while playing & a player will not be allowed to participate without wearing one.
Gaelic4Girls: There is still a fantastic turnout at the Gaelic4Girls it continues every Wednesday from 6pm – 7pm in our club grounds at Camp Ballyseedy. The course is for 8 weeks & any new players are more than welcome. It’s open to all girls aged between 8-12 years who are not registered with a Ladies Gaelic Football team & it introduce
girls to football in a fun environment. The programme costs €8 & all participants will get a G4G t-shirt and certificate on completion. For more information, contact Rory Kilgallen 087 2352044, Claire O’Sullivan 085 1662997, John McEniry 087 2330392 Fergus McCarthy 087 2568969, Dan O Connor 086 1739465 or the club @ 0667197070.
JOHN MITCHELS SPORTS COMPLEX
Our Sports Complex at Camp Ballyseedy 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.
RESTAURANT
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 due and Club Registrar Cora McElligott or any other officer who are available to collect your subscription.
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
11/4/2014
No winner.
Numbers 3-18-21-25. €100 Niall Sheehy c/o Patrons.€25 Denis O’Sullivan c/o Paddy. €25 Johny Kelliher c/oPaddy €25 Amy O’Mahony c/o Brendan. €25 Andrew Sheehan c/o Bertie. €25 Ita O’Connell c/o Bingo.
Next draw 22/4/2014. Jackpot €3,800-00
SYMPATHY
To the Family of Imelda Collins The Villa Ballyvelly & Moyvane.
To the Family of Joseph Domnic Dowling Connolly Park & formerly Stacks Villas.
To the Family of Eleanor E-Line Nolan Strand View Terrace & the Gem Bookshop Tralee.
To the Family of Ainne Reidy (nee Carmody) Mayglass Ballymacelligott Tralee.
To the Family of James (Jimmy) O’Callaghan Casements Avenue Tralee.
To the Family of Bridie Brown (nee Cahill) Knockmoyle & formerly Knocknagoshel.
Please come and support Na Gaeil playing Dromid Pearses this Saturday at home @ 6 30pm.
NA GAEIL MINIORS
Na Gaeil were awarded a walkover against Currow in the final round of the County League and now travel to take on Fossa in the semi final. Best of luck to them.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Andrew Barry on his debut championship game with the Kerry minors who beat Clare in Ennis on Wednesday last. Great to have a rising star and also gain recognition for the club. Kerry now face Tipperary in the next round.
MINOR COUNTY LEAGUE
The draw for the semi finals of Div 4 are Fossa v Na Gaeil. These games are fixed for Friday April 25th at 6.30pm, extra time if required.
NA GAEIL U14
After their second half performance against Glenflesk and their results in the Feile competition, Na Gaeil travelled with confidence last Wednesday for their third round County League match versus Cordal/Scart in Scartaglen. However we met a very strong and skilful home side who ran out convincing winners. Cordal/Scart opened the scoring with a point before Robin McCarthy got Na Gaeil’s first score after three minutes. This was followed a minute later by another point from Dan Goggin. Cordal/Scart scored two goals in quick succession to open a five point lead. Na Gaeil struck back with scores from David Boyle, Tadgh Lynch and Dan Goggin to leave the scores level after fifteen minutes. Cordal/Scart got the next two points before Robin McCarthy got his second point after twenty minutes to leave the home side one point ahead. However the final ten minutes of the half was dominated by the home side who scored three goals and a point in this crucial period to leave the half time score, Na Gaeil 1-5, Cordal/Scart 4-5.
Robin McCarthy opened the scoring in the second half when he scored a goal after two minutes. However any hopes of a comeback were dashed when Cordal/Scart immediately replied with a goal and three points. Dan Goggin got Na Gaeil’s second score after ten minutes, but the home side struck back immediately with another goal which put them in total control of the game. They dominated the next ten minutes of the game and scored at ease to open a dominant lead. Na Gaeil got late scores from Robin McCarthy, Dan Goggin and Tadgh Lynch to leave the final score Na Gaeil 4-7, Cordal/Scart 9-11. We came up against a very strong home side who are favourites to win the County league, but Lee Byrne, Seamus Harty, Aaron Dewey, Damien Bourke and Adam Burke never gave up and tried their best until the final whistle.
Panel: D Fitzgerald, L Byrne, S Harty, E Cahill, R O’Sullivan, D Bourke, A Dewey, T Lynch, R Murphy, D Boyle, D Goggin, A Burke, S Ryan, R McCarthy, J Costello, D Healy, C Hayes, R McCarthy, J O’Donoghue..
Our next match in the County league is next Tuesday away to Rathmore at 7.30 pm.
On Saturday Na Gaeil played Glenflesk in the semi-final of Feile Peil na nOg. Na Gaeil got a dream when David Boyle scored a goal straight from the throw in. This was followed up immediately with another goal from Dan Goggin and a point from Robin McCarthy. However Glenflesk were soon back in the game when they scored a goal with their first attack. Adam Burke got the next score when he scored a point after a great run to open a five point lead. Glenflesk struck back with a second goal and a point before Rory Murphy got the final score of the first period to leave the half time score Na Gaeil 2-3, Glenflesk 2-1.
Na Gaeil opened the scoring in the second half when Robin McCarthy got his second point of the game. This was followed on five minutes by a great goal from Dan Goggin. At this stage Na Gaeil were playing good football and two further points from Dan extended their lead to eight points. However Glenflesk didn’t give up and a lucky goal after ten minutes brought them back into the game. Na Gaeil had chances to extend their lead but missed a number of chances. These missed opportunities would come back to haunt them when Glenflesk got two quick goals to lead for the first time in the game with minutes remaining. Na Gaeil tried in vain to score the equaliser but unfortunately through a combination of back decision making a bad luck could not find an equaliser and the game ended with the final score line Na Gaeil 3-6, Glenflesk 5-1.
This was a game that Na Gaeil should have won and which the Glenflesk mentors admitted that they were extremely lucky to win. There were good performances throughout the team but in the end missed opportunities cost us victory.
Panel: D Fitzgerald, L Byrne, S Harty, D Bourke, A Dewey, F Barry, D Reen, T Lynch, R Murphy, D Boyle, R O’Sullivan, J Costello, R McCarthy, D Goggin, S Ryan, D Healy, R McCarthy,C Hayes,J O’Donoghue.
NA GAEIL U12
U12 boys are out next Tuesday 22nd April against Kenmare at 7.00pm in Na Gaeil in the second round of the Co. League. Last Tuesday 7th April both our U12A team and U12B team had fantastic performances that brought them out on top against tough Rathmore opposition
U12A led at half time 3-6 to 1-2 but Rathmore came out strong in the second half to make it a fierce challenge with the final score 3-16 to 4-11 in favour of Na Gaeil. Our U12B were too strong for Rathmore on the day and well done to all for a great effort.
Outstanding performances were seen from Tadgh Reen in goals. Tomas O Hanifin, Graham Sheehy, Jimmy O Sullivan, Tom Walsh, Jonaton McCarthy, Liam Kingston, Sean O Conor and Sean O Connell.
NA GAEIL U10
Training continues Thursday 6.30 to 7.30pm and Sunday morning from 10.45am to 12 o clock.
NA GAEIL U8
Our boys & girls have been enjoying their training sessions in the sunshine in recent weeks. It continues next Sunday at 11am in na Gaeil pitch. All players are reminded not to forget their mouth-guard. New members are always welcome at Na Gaeil so come along if you’d like to make new friends.
NA GAEIL SENIOR LADIES
Na Gaeil Senior Ladies kept their winning run going with a hard fought win over Rathmore on Friday night. This game was a keenly contested affair with both sides playing open attractive football. Rathmore had the better of the opening exchanges going into a 2 point lead before Na Gaeil levelled matters with points from Eilis O Connor and Marie Quirke. Na Gaeil then took charge in the middle third and hit 3 goals(Ayeshia Roche, Marie Quirke and Meadbh Horgan)which gave them a lead they would not relinquish. Final score Na Gaeil 7-9 and Rathmore 2-8.
The next game for the Senior Ladies is against Finuge-St Sennans in Na Gaeil on May 4th at 12.
Na Gaeil: Laura Fitzgerald, Jenny Moriarty, Sinead Prendergast, Clodagh Griffin, Fiona Kavanagh, Brid O Connor, Maura O Connor, Niamh Hannifin, Eilis O Connor, Mairin Maher, Allision Moriarty, Mary Doody, Sarah Quigley, Ainne Kellihers, Meadbh Horgan, Kate Ann O Connor, Shona Roche, Ayesha Rocke, Marie Quirke,
GOALKEEPING WORKSHOP
Na Gaeil will have a goalkeeping workshop on Sat 26 April in Kileen for u12 to minor team’s goalkeepers. We would encourage all with an interest in playing between the posts to attend along with other teammates who could learn how goalkeepers think and improve communication with them.
QUIZ
We will be holding a fundraising for the juvenile club on Fri 9th of May and hope it will be well supported by parents and mentors. More details in future notes.
CAN YOU HELP
We are constantly on the lookout for volunteers for the numerous activities undertaken in the club.It is not only on the pitch we have and need people to help out.We are currently compiling a list of people to help out in the shop on a Sunday morning 11am-1pm and for the Bingo on a Monday evening 7.30pm – 10pm.Volunteers only need to be available one week in six and can help behind the scenes if that is preferable..We would hope that parents of children in the club would become active participants and help develop the club further as a vibrant social club as well as a football club.Contact Tim Lynch 0874184239 if in a position to help or indeed any volunteer within Na Gaeil.
ONE DIRECTION CONCERT
The Club are running a draw for 2 pairs of superior Stand Tickets for the One Direction Concert in Croke Park on Sunday 25th May. Tickets are € 2 each or 3 for € 5. Draw will take place in the Club on Friday 16th May. Tickets may be purchased from any Executive Member or in the Clubhouse
TABLE QUIZ
Pitch and Putt club need your support for Table Quiz in club on Friday evening starting at 8 30pm.
DANCING
John Chambers will resume his dance classes for the winter months. Dancers, male and female, of all ages and all ranges of expertise are welcome every Tuesday evening from 7.30pm.
CARDS
Every Wednesday night in clubhouse. This is a very sociable occasion where you meet your friends for a great night’s entertainment and relaxation.
BINGO
Na Gaeil bingo is run every Monday night at the clubhouse in Killeen at 8.30pm. This is a vital fundraiser and 100% of the funds are reinvested back into the club. Na Gaeil bingo has grown from strength to strength and continues to grow. Thanks to all the parents who often their time to help run the bingo.
MAGNIFICENT weather and quality family entertainment were the perfect ingredients for a successful Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival in Tralee over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
Enjoying the Tralee Chamber Alliance Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday were Sean Drummey, Ciara Drummey, Amy Scanlon and Daire Murphy. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Sullivan family, Mark, Kelly (hiding behind Daddy), baby Mark and Alana, from Cois Laoi at the Tralee Chamber Alliance Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanDeirdre O’Donoghue, Sharon Roche and Karen Kelliher at the Tralee Chamber Alliance Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanWilliam Kirby (back) with Emer Cotter, Saidbhe Cotter,Cara Kirby, Billy Kirby and Micheal Cotter enjoying the festivities at the Tralee Chamber Alliance Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Huge crowds turned out to enjoy a variety of events organised by the members of Tralee Chamber Alliance, all aimed at attracting more visitors to Tralee during the Easter Holidays.
Darth Vader (Tony O’Halloran) with Milly and Monty O’Halloran at the Tralee Chamber Alliance Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
The CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kieran Ruttledge, said: “The Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival will only remain successful if the local people who attended the various events put more effort into encouraging others – family and friends – from outside Tralee to come to Tralee for Easter. There was something good to do in Tralee almost every hour of the weekend while the fine weather was a bonus. Everyone who organised a child/family-friendly event or activity in Tralee deserves much praise and thanks from the local community.”
Over 200 kids registered for the first Children’s Fun Run in the Town Park on Easter Saturday, organised by three students on work experience from the IT Tralee.
All the participants – many in fancy dress outfits – received an Easter egg while everyone who attended the event enjoyed a walk/run in the park.
Another event with a fitness slant to it was the Bunny Fitkids Camp at Manor West Hotel on Easter Saturday where children between 5 and 11 were also presented with certificates upon the completion of the fun activities held throughout the afternoon.
The annual Easter Sunday Egg Hunt at Ballygarry House Hotel was booked out well in advance of the event while the Teddy Bears Picnic at Tralee Bay Wetlands and the Ballyseedy Garden Centre Family Days were also very well attended.
Caballs Toymaster staged two puppet shows and presented the Colouring Competition Prizes to children from a number of schools in the Tralee area.
Chef Mark Doe handing out some delicious chicken salsa wraps at the cookery demonstration in The Square on Saturday.Basking in the sunshine the Tralee Chamber Alliance Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday were, at back, Diane Flaherty and Fiona O’Sullivan, Eric O’Sullivan (front), Shane O’Sullivan, Jack O’Sullivan and Lucy Flaherty from Ballyheigue. Photo by Dermot Crean
Large crowds enjoyed exciting racing at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Good Friday and Easter Saturday and a major GAA Under 14 Football tournament staged at John Mitchels and Na Gaeil added to the fun and excitement of a busy Easter weekend in Tralee.
Many charities benefitted from the various events as MJs Diner donated 5% of their weekend turnover to local charity Kare4Kids, the Fun Run was in aid of the Children’s Ward at Kerry General Hospital, Ballyseedy Garden Centre supported Liam’s Lodge and Ballygarry’s Egg Hunt raised money for Barnardos.
Details of upcoming events in Tralee are available from www.tralee.ie; www.facebook.com/traleechamberalliance or contact Tralee Chamber Alliance on 066 7121472.
LOTTO
The Ballymacelligott lotto was held in O Riadas Bar on Monday 14th April 2014 for a jackpot of €11,600. The numbers drawn were 4, 8, 21, 27. There was no winner.
Lucky Dips
1. Tony Riordan, Ballymac
2. Amy Ryan, Tipperary
3. Peg Looney, Glenbeigh
4. Peg Looney, Glenbeigh
5. Ryan Downey, Clogher
Sellers Prize : Tony Riordan
Lotto now stands at €11,700 and can be played at www.ballymacgaa.com
SENIORS
Ballymac 1 – 11 Churchill 1 – 16.
Ballymac’s interest in this year’s County Junior Championship came to an end on Saturday evening last with a five point defeat to Churchill.
Ballymac were the better team in the first half and went in at half time leading by a goal (1 – 6 to 0 – 6) Robert Fitzgerald hitting the net in the 7th minute. Churchill started the second half in a whirlwind fashion, scoring five points without reply, however, Ballymac battled back and the sides swopped scores. With five minutes remaining the scores were level Ballymac 1 – 10 Churchill 0 – 13. A Churchill goal and 3 points to a solitary Ballymac point in the time remaining saw the away side into the quarter final draw.
Ballymac Team : P Laide, M. Galvin, M. Shanahan, TJ Casey, C. Counihan, K. O Shea, M. Leen, C. Reynolds, D. O Shea, R. Fitzgerald, G. Griffin, A. Breen, L. Sweeney, P. McCarthy, D. Leen
Subs: C. McSwiney, B. O Donnell,
MINORS
Ballymac 5 – 11 Moyvane/Tarbert 5 – 7
Our minors earned a home semi-final for themselves with a win over Moyvane/Tarbert on Friday night last. This was a superb game of football with some great scores being taken by both sides. The semi final against the same opposition on this Friday night in Ballymac at 6.30pm is not to be missed and we urge as many as possible to attend to support the lads as they endeavour to reach a county final.
U16’s
Ballymac 3-06 Milltown 5-08
Played in Milltown last Saturday morning Milltown proved to be too strong on the day. A great effort was put in by our lads and we also played Annascaul/Lispole on Monday evening. We play Castleisland Desmonds next Sunday morning at 12.30pm in Ballymac in the last round of Central Region.
U14’s
BALLYMAC 2-7 GNEEVEGUILLA 3-6
Gneeveguilla were our opponents last Wednesday evening in Ballymac ,our third county league game. We got off to a good start , two points from Dara Keane and one from Josh giving us an early lead. Cathal Dunne intercepted a short kick out ,made straight for goal before laying off to Cillian Gallagher who finished to the net form close range. We were now 1-3 to 0-1 ahead midway through the half. Both sides scored a point each to leave the half time score 1-4 to 0-2 in our favour.
It was all Gneeveguilla early in the second half scoring 3-3inside the first 20 minutes, Dara Keane getting two points for us. All was not lost however as Josh got possession and with no obvious pass on found the net from far out. When Dara pointed from a free there was only a point in it but the visitors went upfield and secured a win with the final point. Eoin Culloty, David Nolan, Dara Leen and Josh were best in defence while upfront Dara Keane, David Rodgers and Cillian Gallagher tried hardest. Our next game is away to senans this Wednesday evening.
TEAM & SCORERS E Culloty, J Sugrue, D Nolan, C Godley, C Nolan, T Brick, D Leen, J O Keeffe (1-2) C Dunne , D Rodgers, D keane(0-5) J Carmody, D McHugh, C Gallagher (1-0) D Lynch, Subs D Dunne, J lowe, D. Lynch, E Leahy.
BALLYMAC ACADEMY
Ballymac academy returns next this Sunday after the Easter break at 11am.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
CLOTHES RECYCLING
Over the next few weeks the Club will be holding clothes recycling days. We would like to make this appeal to all in the Parish to donate to this. Full details in next weeks notes.
SPONSORED WALK
All at the Ladies Board would like to thank all those who participated and contributed to the walk which was held on Easter Monday last at Ballyseedy Woods. A great time was had by all. Outstanding sponsorships cards to be returned to Donal Rahilly or any other member of the ladies club asap.
ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT IN KIELDUFF
This Sunday evening at 7.30pm in Kielduff Community Centre – An evening of Entertainment, Comedy, Music & Dance will be held. A good nights entertainment is guaranteed. All welcome. Entry fee €5.
SYMPATHY
The Club expresses its deepest sympathy to the Reidy and Carmody families on the recent death of Annie Reidy, Maglass. The Club also offers its sympathy to the family of Trevor Barrett, Clogherbrien. Trevor’s father Richard played for the Ballymac Senior team when the family lived in the Parish for a number of years.
Thinking of Starting a Business?
Starting a business and self employment is becoming more of an option for people due to lack of jobs or the need to have greater flexibility.
Before you even begin to dream of becoming the next great entrepreneur, think long and hard about what having a business will mean. Here we will outline the top 3 things every person should do before they start a business:
Is there a customer?
Have you identified a customer for the product or service you want to sell? Is there enough of these customers and why would they buy from you? Who else is selling similar or alternative products?
Know your financials.
How much do you need to start the business (premises, stock, equipment etc.)? How much will the business cost to run each month (utilities, rent, insurance etc.)? Finally, how much do you need to draw from the business each month? Add up the cost of loan repayments, running costs and your drawings and be honest – do you really believe the business can generate enough sales and income to meet these costs each month.
Get advice.
If you are confident then seek support from agencies such as Kerry Local Enterprise Office which provides training and mentoring for start ups. Also speak to other business people and spend a lot of time researching the idea. There are numerous websites with information on starting a business in Ireland e.g. www.basis.ie
* Tom O’Leary of O’Leary & Associates is a business consultant and trainer based in Tralee and has been working with start up and micro enterprises since 1998. He currently runs training programmes for start ups in Kerry, Cork and Limerick. If you need advice or direction about your business idea, Tom can be contacted directly by email tom@olatc.ie
On Good Friday last I had my first professional photoshoot for the new look www.maryodonnellbeauty.com. Thanks to Ciara’O Donnell Photography Kerry (left), Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa Tralee, Karyn Moriarty Couture Design Tralee and Kate Campbell agent for Stella & Dot Jewelllery & Accessories
Hi everyone, my name is Mary O’Donnell and I’m the contributing beauty consultant to TraleeToday.ie.
I will answer your beauty queries and keep you up to date with all the latest in the beauty world from new launches to the latest beauty treatments from local salons and spas.
With that lovely sunshine at the weekend, now is a great time to start preparing the skin for those lazy hazy days of Summer. Last week I attended the launch of Garnier’s Ambre Solaire new Summer 2014 range.
I really liked new Wet Skin and this is the first sun protection that you can apply to wet or dry skin. The SPF is 30, it disappears instantly on application and it is not sticky or greasy.
This would be great for swimmers or sporty types as the formula prevents it from getting diluted in water and creates a water resistant barrier. RRP IS €21.99 and it smells of Summer.
Dry Mist, is an easy to use spray protection that comes in a choice of SPF 20, 30 and 50. My recommendation is go for the 50 as we need to protect our skin. This high tech formula has both UVA and UVB filters. I found this great for hard to reach areas that can often go neglected. RRP €22.99.
LA ROCHE POSAY has also added to their sun protection range and this brand is recommended by 25,000 Dermatologists Worldwide. First up is a new Compact-Cream called ANTHELIOS with an SPF of 50. This little compact is so handy offering you the chance to touch-up during the hot weather without looking patchy. A must for everyone who wants coverage and a strong protection.
They have also brought out new coded sun protectors:
ANTHELIOS XL is blue and for dry skin. RRP €18.00
ANTHELIOS AC is green and is for oily/combination skin-no shine. RRP €19.50
ANTHELIOS XL is yellow and is for all skin types. RRP €19.50
I trust this range. La Roche Posay consistently raises awareness of skin cancers and prevention.
The next newbie which will be of interest to a lot of people is called Dermablend – a new total body corrective foundation which covers and gives a nice colour for Summer. It is also perfect for covering tattoos and veins on legs.
The body foundation lasts for 16 hrs and is water and sweat and rub resistant, has an SPF of 15 and is available in three shades. Just allow 5 minutes before dressing and the results are fantastic. RRP €25.00.
A big problem for me in very hot days is eye make-up not lasting but not anymore thanks to Lancome’s first eye primer called La Base Paupieres Pro.
All you have to do is apply before your eye make-up and it will last for 16 hours. It comes in 6 shades and can be worn on its own to even and illuminate lids. RRP €23.00.
So that is sun lotion sorted, veins covered and perfect eyes for Summer.
Next week: how to create that perfect tan. if you have a query email info@maryodonnellbeauty.com
* A native of Knockmoyle, Mary O’Donnell is the beauty contributor to Deirdre Walsh’s Talkabout show on Radio Kerry and has a regular monthly spot on the show on the last Tuesday of every month. In June 2013 she launched Mary O’Donnell Beauty. For more visit www.maryodonnellbeauty.com
Easter Saturdays don’t get any better than this.
Walking around Tralee in the warm sunshine was a pleasure at the weekend. The Tir na nOg Children’s Festival brought a great family feelgood factor to the town centre, none more so than in The Square where a carousel kept the kiddies happy while the adults were able to sample some goodies from chef Mark Doe of Just Cooking who was holding a cookery demonstration.
The Square then was the perfect place for a spot of lunch with both Nightjar and Aine’s cafe offering al fresco dining options.
Sadly (for me) all the outside seats were taken so I took plonked myself down inside the cosy cafe. Aine’s is one of those places that I consider an ‘old reliable’. I don’t recall ever having a poor lunch there and I wasn’t disappointed this time either.
The menu is extensive with filled bagels and croissants served all day, speciality salads, wraps, sandwiches galore and coffees aplenty. Such was the choice it took a while to give my order. I eventually decided on the Chicken Wrappo (€6); a warm wrap filled with chicken, pineapple, sundried tomatoes, cheddar cheese, Ballymaloe relish, red onion and garlic mayonnaise.
It looks like there’s too much going on there on paper, but amazingly it works, especially the pineapple and chicken flavours. It comes with a well-turned out side salad and tortilla chips which filled out the plate and my belly.
A tasty cappuccino (€2.50) finished off the meal and I went on my merry way past all the people watchers outside who managed to nab the seats in the sun.
Tralee singer/songwriter, Ian O’Doherty picks the songs and albums that have soundtracked his life
1995 – Who Remembers “Curtained” Hair? Anybody?? The first cassette (google it) I ever bought was ‘Mysterious Girl’ by Peter Andre. The worst possible first purchase ever for a boy who would eventually become a musician. Like, EVER! If I could travel back in time I’d demand an apology from the younger, nine year old me (head to toe in an Umbro tracksuit that looked more like a onesie and the famous “curtained” hair) and try to talk some sense in to him. Although, I’m not so sure he’d listen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXIapO5vKQU
1998 – The Teenage Angst Begins In Ernest…
‘Jagged Little Pill’ was released by Alanis Morrissette in 1995 but I wasn’t allowed get a copy until I was 12 on account of its mildly mature content. I remember sitting in the back of the father’s car with my walkman (google it) blaring all 12 tracks of this record on repeat, with the crankiest face on me, cursing the parents for forcing the obligatory Sunday drive upon my tortured soul that longed for independence. I now enjoy Sunday drives…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1WCBPiFosg
2001 – Do Irish people make good music too?! Oh.
Paddy Casey released his debut album ‘Amen (So Be It)’ in ’99 but, again, I got to it a couple of years late. Some of the more stripped backed tracks on this like ’Sweet Suburban Sky’ soundtracked some of those seemingly endless and formative summer evenings through my teenage years. That track was also one of the first songs I ever learned to play on guitar, a year or two later. I still listen to and enjoy this record and, as luck would have it, I now have the same agent as Paddy and have been fortunate enough to play support to him recently.
2004 – The Angst Returns!
Around the time I was finishing school and starting college, I got a hold of ‘Ten’ by Pearl Jam. I was also in my first band at the time (we went by a wildly inappropriate name) and this record massively influenced my first fumbling attempts at songwriting. For me this album is a calling card for 90’s Seattle grunge (others may disagree on account of its commercial success) and a ‘must-have’ for all teenage rockers forming their first bands.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNzAD2z6mMg
2006 – James Taylor? Really!?
I spent my three years studying music in Colaiste Stiofan Naofa in Cork tirelessly trying to convince my peers that James Taylor had more to offer than they thought. It’s not until the last year or two that some of them (like, one or two of them) having begun to agree. While at CSN, my output as a musician gradually changed from Grunge/Hard Rock to Folk/Country. That’s a pretty extreme change in such a short period (Lynyrd Skynyrd did provide a useful segway) but, at the time for me, there was something so pure, simple and logical in creating songs of that style. I can’t pick just one record from Taylor’s prolific discography so the two I’d recommend are ’Sweet Baby James’ (1970) and ‘Hourglass’ (1997).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaySP-L4OOk
2007 – The College Bubble Bursts…
I finished college in 2007 and went to work for one of Tralee’s old music stores, Roxy Records, in Cork. While there, I got my hands on so many good records and got to listen to them all day, everyday. The one that stands out for me in this period of my life was ‘Tour De Floc’ by Bell X1. For me, this is still one of the finest live albums ever produced. It came with a free DVD of the show too which was recorded live at the Point (now the O2) in 2006. I’ve always been a big fan of Bell X1 and they’re as good now as they were when their debut album ‘Floc’ came out in 2005. Interestingly enough, most of the members were all in a band called Juniper (remember ‘Ask The Weatherman’?!) that featured a younger Damien Rice on lead vocals, before Bell X1 formed.
2014 – Present Day. So much has happened in the last few years. I now run my own record label called ‘Fat Of The Land Records’ with my fiancé Ali Keane and release my own music through it. We’re on the road nearly every week travelling the length and breadth of the country playing gigs and meeting heads from all over, trying to bring my music to a wider audience. If I could choose one album that would define this period of personal and professional growth it would be Bon Iver’s self titled album ‘Bon Iver’ from 2011. Soon after Ali and I met, we drove from Tralee to Barcelona. I’d just bought this record and gave it its first spin while driving through France. We reached a crest in the road near Paris from which we could see miles upon miles of sunflowers every which way we looked. ‘Holocene’ was playing in the speakers at the time and it helped form a very vivid and dear memory that I don’t think I’ll ever forget. Each time I listen to that particular track, I can still see the flat fields of sunflowers stretching out to the horizon, I can feel the warm sun beating down through the car’s windscreen and I can see us headed for Barcelona without a care in the world. We plan to go up the aisle to that same song in September of this year.
* Ian O’Doherty releases his new single ‘Woven’ on May 16th. For more visit www.ianodoherty.com
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U6/8/10 Our U10s took part in a Go Games Blitz run by the Co Board in Austin Stack Park on Thursday last.
The boys played 3 games against Duagh, St Senans and Ballyduff. This was a very well organised event and everyone enjoyed it. The club would like to thank all those who helped out on the day with teams and refereeing games and to all who showed up to support.
U8/10 Girls Our U8/10 girls trained as usual in Healy Park on Easter Saturday. These girls are a joy to watch as their skill level continues to improve every week and their practice match at the end of every training session is fast becoming the “one to watch” on a Saturday.
Attached photograph of the “Winner of the Kerins O’Rahillys Masters Golf Challenge Dan Foley being presented with his cheque in the Grand Hotel earlier today by Peter Nolan and Mike Griffin of Kerins O’Rahillys”. Photo Breda Dyland.
U12s U12s train in Healy Park, Ballyrickard on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4pm. Gumshields have to be worn by each player.
U14s Kerins O’Rahillys U14s took on Glenflesk in County League Division 3 on Wednesday last.
It was played in Strand Road in dry but breezy conditions. Glenflesk started much stronger scoring two goals in the opening minutes. They were also a much stronger team and lead at half time 4-04 to 3 points.
At the start of the second half Glenflesk continued their dominance however Kerins O’Rahillys never gave up and scored two great unanswered goals and came more and more into the game as the second half progressed.
However Glenflesk finished stronger and ran out 8-12 to 4-08 winners at the final whistle. The score would have been much higher only for the heroic efforts of the Kerins O’Rahillys keeper Barry Foley.
Dara Fleming for Glenflesk gave a great display as corner forward. Some fine kicking of scores came from both teams with Conor Hayes, Darragh Fitzgerald, Josh Wadding and Dominic Lyons from Stand Road and Alan J. Murphy, Sean Doherty, Patrick D’Arcy and the already mentioned Dara Fleming from Glenflesk which was a joy for the supporters to watch.
The team was Barry Foley, Aidan Mangan, Ben Foley, Gerard Dunne, Kevin Browne, Jordan Foley, Josh Wadding, Dominic Lyons, Sebastian Vasiu, Conor Hayes, Darragh Fitzgerald, Thomas White and Darragh Corr.
U16s. The U16s played Laune Rangers in the Central league on Monday the 7th April.
They won on a score of Kerins O’Rahillys 5-14 Laune Rangers 2-08. As the notes went to print they were due to play Dingle.
They have qualified for a semi-final of the competition. This will be played on Monday next the 28th. Time, venue and who we will be playing will be posted on Facebook. They will train in Healy Park On Wednesday and Friday at 6pm.
Senior Football
Our Seniors play Currow in a back game on Saturday next in Currow. Time will be posted on Facebook.
Minor Football
County League Division 1 Kerins O’Rahillys 2-14 Austin Stacks 2-04
In what were ideal conditions and in front of a large crowd we came out very convincing winners in Connolly Park on Friday evening last.
Kerins O’Rahillys proved to be the stronger team and dominated all over the field. This showed in the half time score which was Kerins O’Rahillys 1-09 to Austin Stacks 0-04.
In what was an overall team performance players who stood out on the night were Darragh Ryan at full back (great to see him back playing in the Co League after a long absence), Cormac Coffey who led by example, midfielders David Murphy and Gavin O’Brien who dominated in their positions and forwards Gary Nolan, Gearóid Savage, Diarmuid O’Sullivan and Pádraig Griffin.
The final score was Kerins O’Rahillys 2-14 to Austin Stacks 2-04.
Team Jack Shortt, Derek Horgan, Darragh Ryan, Eoin Edwards, Donagh Buckley, Cormac Coffey (0-01), Dylan Ronan, David Murphy (0-01), Gavin O’Brien(0-02), Karl Mullins (0-01), Rory Doyle, Gary Nolan (0-04), Gearóid Savage (0-03), Diarmuid O’Sullivan (1-01), Pádraig Griffin (1-01), Joe Murphy, Gavin Hanafin, Richard Boyle and Ben O’Neill.
A back game for the Minors was fixed for Tuesday the 22nd between Kerins O’Rahillys and An Gaeltacht at 6.30 in Strand Rd. This game will be the decider to see where we play our division 1 semi-final. It will be in either Dingle or Killarney v Dr Crokes. No results were available for these notes. Changes and results will be posted on Facebook.
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 members 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
Junior Ladies
Juniors had a training session with senior players Shane Brosnan and Martin Tierney on Friday last. It was very well attended and it was great to have a new outlook for the girls. Thanks to the lads for giving their time. We look forward to working with them again in the future.
U14/U16 Girls train in Healy Park, Ballyrickard every Tuesday at 6.15.
U12 Girls Co League Phase 1 Group B Kerins O’Rahillys 1-04 Abbeydorney 7-06 Our U12 girls were beaten in Abbeydorney by a side who had the ability to score goals and unfortunately we were missing our regular goalkeeper.
That said both Caitlin Pierce and Emma Sweeney made valiant efforts to replace her and our backs of Saoirse Donnegan, Lauren Scannell and Aoife Doody put in great performances.
Dylana O’Regan and Siobhan Griffin were strong in midfield and all rounder Clodagh Donnelly was excellent.
As the notes go to print they are due to play Austin Stacks in Healy Park Ballyrickard. Report in next week.
Table Quiz
There will be a Table Quiz in the Club on Friday next the 25th. This is a fundraiser for the Ladies Club. It will take the format of a fun quiz and families are welcome. There a lots of prizes so come along and support. The fun starts at 7.30.
Lotto
The Lotto takes place in Charlie’s Bar every Monday. The Lotto results for Monday April 14 were 1, 3, 8 and 11. There was no jackpot winner; the next jackpot will be €4,700. There were 7 match 3 winners.
They were: Michael Quirke c/o Lillian, Jimmy and Eileen c/o The Shop, Tommy Horan c/o Ann, Jordan and Julee co/ Ann, Cats Turner Ross c/o Ann, Martina Hurley c/o Ann and Sandra Lynch c/o Eileen.
Five entrants for December draw were Ena Healy c/o Ann, Denis Foran c/o Ann, Jerry Scully c/o Ann, Jack Savage, Curaheen and George Dyland DD. To play the Kerins O’Rahillys Lotto, four numbers are selected from 1 to 28.
If anybody matches the four numbers selected on the night he/she wins the Jackpot. Match three numbers to win €25. Tickets cost €2 each. The Kerins O’Rahillys Lotto can also be played online at www.korgaa.com
Lotto Sellers:The club needs lotto ticket sellers. It can be worth your while. If you are interested contact any member of the Senior Committee.
Happy Birthday
Birthday wishes this week go to Noah Edwards U10 boys and Paddy Moran U10 boys.
Charlie’s Bar
Club Lotto 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” is back! It takes place in the Bistro from 8-9.30pm every Wednesday. All welcome. 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 24th in the club and the “45” card drive in club house on Friday the 25th. Tables of 6. Bring a friend. All welcome.
Sympathies
Sincere Sympathy is expressed to the family of Margaret (Pearl) Carroll Cahill’s Park Tralee, Imelda Collins The Villa Ballyvelly Tralee, Eleanor (Aline) Nolan Strand View Terrace Tralee and Joseph Dominick Dowling Connolly Park and Stacks Villas 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/
