.Andrea O’Donoghue and Therese Greaney at the St Pats GAA Healthy Club Launch and Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was a great turnout at St Pats GAA club grounds in Blennerville on Sunday as the club held its Health Club Launch and Family Fun Day.
St Pats has become part of the Irish Life Healthy Clubs nationwide GAA initiative. Families from club and the community turned out to support our event and thankfully the rain stayed away so everyone could enjoy the activities.
Parents and Bridget O‘Riordan from the club coordinated the childrens food and there was a great display of healthy options to choose from. They also had delicious options from Muerte BBQ and 2-Beans-in-a-Box.
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Chartered physiotherapist Mark Thompson, of Fairies Cross Medical Centre, gave his time for free advice on all matters physiotherapy / orthotics.
Minor team manager Eoin Sayers and former Kerry player and manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice had a chat with the kids on healthy habits growing up, both with choices in what they eat and their habits off and on the field.
There was a very competitive U11 boys vs U12+ girls match, Tug-of-War challenges, slow bicycle races, welly throwing and much more.
The Intergenerational Rounders proved a big hi for all 50+ that joined in the two matches and the club plans to keep the rounders going on a monthly basis on a Sunday afternoon. It was a fantastic community event and well done to all involved. Scroll down for photos…
Eddie Hayes at the St Pats GAA Healthy Club Launch and Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Amy Hingston, Caroline Corkery and Fiona Costello at the St Pats GAA Healthy Club Launch and Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanAdam Gilbride, Deirdre Shanahan, Norma Flynn, Eavan Moriarty, Bridget O’Riordan and Kara Plumley at the St Pats GAA Healthy Club Launch and Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Marian Williams, Sharon Williams and Mary O’Donoghue at the St Pats GAA Healthy Club Launch and Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanUna Lynch and Teresa O’Brien of 2 Beans In A Box serving coffee and goodies to Sarah Jo Lynch, Mick Keane, Kieran Lynch and Mona Keane at the St Pats GAA Healthy Club Launch and Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Taking penalties at the St Pats GAA Healthy Club Launch and Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe slow bicycle race at the St Pats GAA Healthy Club Launch and Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
TRALEE Dynamos FC is to host a family fun charity event with all gate proceeds on the day going to the Kerry Parents and Friends Association.
Taking place on Sunday, September 5, from 1pm to 4pm at the grounds in Cahermoneen, everyone is asked to come along for some fun and support a very worthy cause.
There is an entrance fee of €20 for two adults and two children and some of the fun activities on the day include;
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• Childrens and Adults tug of War
• Egg and Spoon race ( Bring your own Boiled egg and spoon )
• Over 40’s Match (Bring your Boots)
• Face Painting
• Under age Dynamos team Vs Rest of the World Match ( bring Jersey of your choice )
There will also be a barbecue and penalty competitions. The emphasis is on fun to help raise funds for this deserving charity of Kerry Parents and Friends.
THE Irish Feis Dancing competition is in full swing at the moment in Pearse Park with hundreds of dancers competing and families from all over the country staying in town.
However, there’s still much more to look forward to after the dancing finishes on Saturday evening. Sunday will see the start of the Féile Family Camps at the Park and places are filling up fast.
The camps will continue until Wednesday and with the weather set to improve, it’s an ideal place to bring the kids for a few hours.
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There’ll be puppet shows, discos, circus workshops, Kingdom Party Pals and much more to entertain younger and older children. The Sunday camps are already booked out but there’s still availability for Monday to Wednesday camps.
Families can book in pods of up to 4 or up to 6 people and redeem the ticket cost onsite with vendors.
The ‘Morning Family Camps’ will see three hours of fun with shows for the younger families, friends and campers along with their Static Stilter, the Covid Cops & Food Stalls
• 10am-Kids Party Club – Puppet Show followed by Static Disco!
• 10.45am – Kingdom Party Pals – Join Minnie & Mickey, Sky & Chase (Paw Patrol), Winnie & Tigger, Peppa Pig & Sofia the First, Poppy & Diamond (The Trolls), LOL Doll & Minion Bob, Shimmer & Shine and Woodie & Spiderman (Four Characters Daily)
• 11.30am Mals Circus Show & Workshops – Learn how to run away with the Circus!
• 12.15pm Drum Circle Show & Workshops – Learn how to get kicked out of home!
Activities vary daily and suitable for younger kids, their families and grandparents. Children must be accompanied by 1 Adult (Age 18 +).
The ‘TeatimeFamily Camps’ from 2pm to 5pm sees fun and shows for the older families.
• 2.15pm Mals Circus Show & Workshops – Learn how to run away with the Circus!
• 3pm Drum Circle Show & Workshops – Learn how to get kicked out of home!
• 4.15pm The Fanzini Brother – Street Theatre Show with Con (22nd & 23rd) with Den (24th & 25th)
Activities vary daily and suitable for older kids, families and friends and again children must be accompanied by 1 Adult (Age 18 +).
.Launching the Nolan’s Londis at North Circular Road Family Day and Bikathon on Monday were Mayor of Tralee Cllr Norma Foley, Vincent Lynch, Sinead O’Connor, Niall Nolan of Nolan’s Garage and Con O’Connor of Pieta House. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE public is invited to Nolan’s Garage on the North Circular Road later this month for a great family day to help out Pieta House.
Londis are a Charity partner of Pieta House in 2018 and in conjunction with that, Nolans Londis are having a big family day on Saturday, October 20 which was launched yesterday by Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Norma Foley.
It all forms part of the Pieta House Feelgood week which runs from October 20 until the end of the month and Nolans Londis are delighted to be involved.
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They are having a Bikeathon which will be set on the garage forecourt from 9am till 6pm and they want participants from all over town to get involved. They already have 100 people who will get on the bikes doing 10 minute slots.
They are also having Facepainting for the kids, music all day, spot prizes and refreshments for everyone, so come along and enjoy the fun and why not jump on one of the bikes and participate with some of the many people who will be there on the day.
.At the Credit Union Coffee and Crepes Van day, were from left: Sile Reidy and Eilis O’Connor. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
THE Credit Union have picked 26 locations across Ireland to avail of free crepes and coffee for the public and Tralee was one of them.
“It’s great way to promote what we do in Tralee Credit Union,” said Suzanne Ennis of Tralee Credit Union.
The van created a buzz around Ashe Street where shoppers and visitors to the town were served up free crepes outside the Credit Union office.
“The whole idea is that people can come in and have a quick chat with us about our different offers,” said Suzanne.
There was also face-painting for kids along with the ladies Senior Football Munster Cup, which staff member of Tralee Credit Union and member of the Kerry team, Eilis O’Connor, proudly displayed.
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.At the Credit Union Coffee & Crepes Van day, were from left: Mary Mahon and Conor Thompson. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Credit Union Coffee & Crepes Van day, were from left: Paula O’Regan and Sean Clifford. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Credit Union Coffee & Crepes Van day, were from left, in pram: Armani Karem. Back: Charlotte and Jaydon Karem, Elijah Lonergan and Vivian Lonergan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Credit Union Coffee & Crepes Van day, were from left: John Feerick, Fintan Ryan and Kieran Ruttledge. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Deputy Michael Healy Rae officially launches the details of the Abbeydorney Vintage Weekend at the GAA grounds on Thursday.
MICHAEL Healy Rae officially launched details of the Abbeydorney Vintage Weekend last Thursday evening at Abbeydorney GAA Grounds.
This year’s two day event, on August 8-9, kicks off with registration at 5pm on the Saturday, for the Vintage and Classic Car and Tractor Run.
All vehicles will set off from the Vintage Field in the village at 5.30pm with the routes to be revealed on departure.
There will be pit-stops along the scenic routes for refuelling and light refreshments. Both the vintage cars and tractors are expected to arrive back in the village at 8pm, when prizes for Best Vintage Tractor and Best Vintage/Classic Car will be presented the worthy recipients.
All participants will receive a plaque marking their involvement in the event. A BBQ and live music will keep the participants and spectators entertained long into the night.
On Sunday, August 9, the vintage show will get underway at 12 noon with an action-packed day of activities and entertainment for all the family.
Events and Activities include: Trade Stands, Auto-Jumble, Tug-of-war, Threshing, Fun Fair, Dog Show, Fire Engine Rides, Live Music and lots more. Over 180 cars and tractors will be on display on the day.
It is sure to be an enjoyable day for everyone and proceeds from this year’s event will go to the Nano Nagle School in Listowel.
Two of the three winners of Fancy Dress Competition, Rachel O’Connor and Darragh Murphy with characters at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a great afternoon of family fun in the Town Park on Saturday for the Meadowlands Hotel Fancy Dress Fun Run.
Part of the Tír Na nÓg festival taking place around the town this weekend, the event drew a plethora of ‘Annas’, ‘Elsas’, ‘Batmen’, ‘Spidermen’ and many more great costumes from participants.
Hundreds gathered to watch Linda Flanagan of Zumba Salsa Tralee teaching kids how to dance while the characters from Kingdom Party Pals also joined in.
The race itself was a short affair as kids dashed around a short circuit getting a memento for their achievement.
It was a great day and much credit must go to Dejan Kolic and Sophia O’Brien who organised the entire day as part of their final project in IT Tralee.
Well done guys!
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Mya and Linda Dennehy at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanLily, Sharon and Erin Collins with Bobby the dog at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanSinead Egan (with baby Isabella having a nap), Sandra Egan and Edward Leahy at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanBrendan and Claire Smith with children Ben and baby Danny at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn Drummey and his sister Sarah Jane Drummey with Sean Drummey, Ciara Drummey and baby Lewis Kraiem at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanJohnny Neilings, Siobhan Ní Mhathúna, Bonnie Locke and Tony Locke at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanCatherine Cunningham with Juliette and Chloe Gleeson at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanSome of the characters at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanChildren get ready to make a dash at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanAnd they’re off at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanChildren wait for the start of the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanLinda Flanagan leads the kids in some Zumba dancing at the Meadowlands Hotel Kids Fun Run at the Town Park on Saturday afternoon as part of the Tír Na nÓg Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was a great sense of a community coming together in the name of fun on Sunday, as St Pat’s GAA club hosted their annual family day.
Hundreds turned up in the autumn sunshine for an afternoon of music, puppet shows and games, with plenty food and refreshments laid on for everyone.
“We’ve been running it for the last four years,” said Club Chairman, James Costello. “It’s a day to reward the club members for putting in the long hours and also for the kids to get together at a social event to have a bit of fun.”
“We have the sumo wrestling, skills tests, three legged race, long puck and we play the final of the internal club league as well.”
The family day was due to take place last Sunday but was postponed due to the passing of club stalwart, Tony O’Donoghue.
“Tony was the lifeblood of the club. He was the guy holding the whole thing together,” said James. “We postponed it last week due to his death and we gave him a good send-off but it’s great to see so many of his family here. We had a walk earlier and a collection in aid of the Palliative Care Unit of the hospital in his memory.”
A great day and well done to all the volunteers who helped make the event so special.
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Aoife Wallace paints the face of a young man at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Culloo family, Conor, Michelle, Caoilainn and Rodhan at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanLaura, Rita and Pat Dowling, Teresa and Terry O’Brien and Rob Sheehy at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanAnn Baily, Caroline Burke, Annette and Terry Boyle at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanLiam O’Sullivan with two young participants in the sumo wrestling at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanTracy Corkery and daughter Leah at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJoan Crowley with Sarah Greaney, Megan Barrero and Niamh Crowley at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanRosaleen O’Mahony with son Killian and Glenda McEvoy at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMartina, Jack and Maurice Brosnan at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanBrendan Poff, Emma Sugrue, Kathleen Poff and Dylan Walsh at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanBryan Murphy, Joe O’Connor and Bryan Teahan with Shane Jordan (lying down) and at back; Tristan Raymond, Adam Boyle, Sean Hogan, Robbie Morrissey and Maximillian Dancs at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanRiona Kennedy, Clodagh Brosnan, Millie Lynch and Andrea O’Donoghue, Brandon Boyle and Liz Lennon with, in front, Jayden McNally and Alex Lennon at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanAnnette and Aoife Kennedy with Irene and Chloe Passway at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanConor O’Neill with Shane and Conor Jnr at the St Pat’s GAA Club Family Fun Day on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE residents of Ballyrickard Court got together on Sunday for a great afternoon of family fun.
It was all thanks to the Infinity Youth Group who are made up of young people from the Spa Road/Ballyrickard area.
“We decided to hold the fun day to get the community together,” said Michaela Brosnan, one of the group leaders. The group received funding from Tralee Credit Union last month through the Youth Union scheme, so they had €300 towards the day.
“There was a bouncy castle, face-painting, spud and spoon races, a dog show and loads more going on. We also had the KDYS Youth Cafe Bus there and we held a FIFA 2014 tournament,” she said.
“It was a great day and one resident in the estate told me it was the first time she got together with fellow residents in the three years since she moved into the estate so she was delighted,” said Michaela.
Well done to all involved, especially the Infinity group who consist of Georgina O’Reilly and Michaela Brosnan and members Shannon McInerney, Lauren Moriarty, Niamh Brosnan and Leanne Moriarty.
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John and Shannon McInerney with youngsters Thomas and Lauren Hurley at the Ballyrickard Court Family Fun day on Sunday.Some of the residents who attended the Ballyrickard Court Family Fun Day on Sunday.Margaret Ryan and Chloe O’Brien at the Ballyrickard Court Family Fun day on Sunday.A group having fun at the Ballyrickard Court Family Fun Day on Sunday.Youngsters having fun at the Ballyrickard Court Family Fun day on Sunday.
RESIDENTS in Criolar na Mistealach turned out in force on Saturday for a family fun day to get the community together.
There was food and refreshments, a bouncy castle and a DJ there to entertain all and everyone enjoyed themselves in one of Tralee’s newest estates.
“We’re only after starting out here in the estate about 18 months,” said James O’Sullivan, Chairman of the Criolar na Mistealach Residents Committee.
“We had a Christmas party and that turned out brilliant so we decided to have a family fun day. It’s going fantastic, everything went off perfect and we had a blessing of the estate with a DJ and bouncy castle for the kids,” said James.
“There’s 18 houses here in the estate and we collect €5 from each resident towards the cost of the party. It’s all to try to get people together for the good of the community. Many of the residents would be originally from the Mitchels area but we have new arrivals of other nationalities also,” said James.
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Francie Breen with Daisy and Ellie Mae Breen at the Criolár na Mistealach family fun day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaragh Coffey with her aunt Sinead Coffey at the Criolár na Mistealach family fun day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanLauren O’Sullivan, Sophie O’Sulivan and Shauna O’Sullivan having fun in the bouncy castle at the Criolár na Mistealach family fun day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanSarah and Linda O’Sullivan at the Criolár na Mistealach family fun day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanSharon Roche at the Criolár na Mistealach family fun day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMembers of the Criolar na Mistealach Residents Committee, Sinead Coffey, James O’Sullivan, Alam Khan (holding Ethan Khan) and Kristine Silina at the Criolár na Mistealach family fun day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Agnes Stefiszyn, Manager in The Streat Cafe and Jason Poole of Suits Select look forward to the family fun day on Saturday, July 12. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE will be free family entertainment over in Manor Park, Manor West on Saturday, when Suits Select celebrates its one year anniversary at the premises.
In conjunction with The Streat Cafe next door, who are marking their third year anniversary, the two have come together to put on the ultimate family day out on Saturday, July 12.
They have a magician, face painting, two bouncy castles and a live band all starting from 12pm till 6pm. So if you are around Manor Park make sure you pop in and have a great time on them.
Suits Select is part of the Paraffin Group and has been in Tralee a year this month, and it has been greatly received by the people of Tralee and surrounding areas.
To celebrate their anniversary they have an offer for this month only; Suit, Shirt, Tie, Shoes and Belt for €175 with over 50 styles to choose from.
HUNDREDS turned up at Ballymacelligott GAA grounds on Sunday for the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day.
“Ted O’Keeffe was a former chairman and longtime worker for the club. He was a great supporter and inspiration to the club and parish,” said Club Secretary, Fionnán Fitzgerald.
“This day was instituted in his memory after his passing a number of years ago. The whole day is about self-giving, fun, enjoying sport in a non-competitive way. Any money taken in today pays for the running of the day’s events,” said Fionnán.
There was a huge amount going on including face-painting, sumo wrestling and a tug-o-war with families enjoying a barbecue in the sunshine.
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Jared Tritschler, Olivia O’Rahilly, Ann Marie, Simon and Ethan Tritschler at the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMichelle, Ann and Maura Lynch with Willie Costello at the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe lads taking part in the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanVeronica, Aisling and Darragh McMahon and Catriona, Patrick and Dara Leen enjoying the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanKieran, Flynn and Zelda Boyle at the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanMick and Cian Bolger, Lorna, Caoimhe and Kevin Leen and Karina and Aobha Bolger at the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanAidan Dunne, Tom Lonegan, Teresa Lonergan and Seamus Landers enjoying the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanChristina Murphy with nephew Jacob Shortt and Teddy Murphy at the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn, Ciara and Samantha Palmer at the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanSean Savage and Luke Silles at the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanTony and Amy Silles enjoying the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanJim Leahy and Donal Rahilly enjoying the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanAt back; Kathleen O’Connor, Paudie O’Connor, Yvonne O’Connor and Damien O’Connor with, in front, Molly, Lucy and Tadhg O’Connor at the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanParticipants in the men’s tug-o-war at the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot CreanPull! Participants in the men’s tug-o-war at the Ted O’Keeffe Family Fun Day at Ballymacelligott GAA Grounds on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Kerry Rose hoisted the Green Flag at the held the first ever Family Fun/Open Day at Oakview Village Childcare on Saturday.
A great day was had by all who attended and enjoyed the many activities and barbecue. They were delighted to have the Kerry Rose, Mary Hickey, there as she chatted and posed for photographs with the families.
‘We would really like to thank all those who came along on the day, and we hope they enjoyed themselves as much as we all did!” said Clodagh Moynihan, Centre Manager.
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The Kerry Rose, Mary Hickey, with families and staff from Oakview Village Childcare at the centre’s family day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanNessan Crean, Director of Oakview Village Childcare, Kerry Rose Mary Hickey and Clodagh Moynihan, Manager of Oakview Village Childcare at the centre’s family day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanEdita Lucun with Eva Veremegenko and Egidijus and Vianius Piesina at the Oakview Village Childcare Family Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Quinn, Rachel Barrett and Kate Counihan at the Oakview Village Childcare family day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanConor O’Flaherty at the Oakview Village Childcare Family Day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanPatrick, Claire and Hanna Walsh at the Oakview Village Childcare family day on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry Rose, Mary Hickey will raise the Green Flag at the centre on the day.
IT should be an action-packed day at Oakview Village Childcare on Saturday when they hold a Fun Family Open Day.
The Kerry Rose, Mary Hickey will on hand to raise the Green Flag at the centre at 3.15pm and Kelliher’s Mills, Farm Garden and Pet Supplies will bring along baby chicks on the day for children to see.
There will also be lots of fun things to do including a barbecue, outdoor games and activities, Face Painting and a Children’s Disco.
New families will also have the opportunity to view the Centre. Children must be accompanied on the day.
At the launch of the Ballyheigue Summer Festival on Ballyheigue Stand on Friday were members of the Organising Committee, from left Michael Leane, Brendan Kenny, Clr. John Brassil, (Mayor of Kerry and Chairman of the Ballyheigue Summer Festival), Laura Dineen, John Healy, Mike Nilsson and Fiona Moriarty, with front, Model Kinga Granau. Photo by Pawel Nowak
A FANTASTIC family fun festival will take place in Ballyheigue next month with loads of free entertainment and a fashion show extravaganza.
The 12th annual Ballyheigue Summer Festival takes place from Sunday, July 6 to Sunday, July 13. This year’s programme is packed with lots of fun for everyone of every age, and one of the numerous highlights will be the Fashion Show in the Community Centre on Wednesday, July 9.
Themed on both Summer Style and Getting Racy, the show will feature the latest looks from all of Kerry’s top boutiques and designers and admission is only €10 including complimentary drinks reception.
With two Best Dressed Ladies Prizes, spot prizes and the finale of Ballyheigue’s Best Male Stylist 2014 it promises to be a great night. Both the fashion show and the raffle are in aid of Jackie Crowe.
Participating shops include Carraig Donn, Friendex and Miss Captain (Claire Murphy), JJam headwear, Divas & Dudes, Nuala McCarthy Womenswear, Shaw’s Department Store, D3 Menswear Tralee, Rockalilly, So Elegant HeadPieces, Emer O Mahony Millinery, Aoife Hannon Millinery, Jasmine of Killarney & Tralee, Annburys Boutique, Pamela Scotts, DV8, Ryles Menswear and Michael Guineys. Hair is sponsored by Colette’s Salon and make up by Doon Beauty.
There will be two Best Dressed Lady Competitions on the night. The first, judged and sponsored by Linda Murphy from Rockalilly Boutique Tralee, will be for the most original and glamorous Summer Style!
The second, judged and sponsored by Diane Jeffers from Jasmine Boutique Tralee, will be for the lady with the most Racy style! Also well known fashionista, style icon and TraleeToday.ie fashion columnist Orlagh Winters will be there on the night to give tips on what to wear to win at the races this Summer.
Of course, no fashion show in Ballyheigue would be complete without showcasing the style of its most famous fashion designer, Don O’Neill, who is creative director of THEIA in New York.
The night will also feature the finale of the Search for Ballyheigue’s next Top Male Stylist. Four well known men from Ballyheigue will each style a top model from the Kerry’s top award winning agency, Upfront Model Management, using the latest collections for the Summer from Carraig Donn.
Each budding male stylist will then present his model on the runway and talk through his look. The audience will decide who wins. It promises to be unmissable and lots of fun too. Ballyheigue native and top DJ, Ray Stack, will both MC and produce the fashion show. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are only €10 and will be available on the night.
“Ballyheigue Summer Festival is in its twelfth year and has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2003,” said John Brassil, Mayor of Kerry, and Chairman of the Ballyheigue Summer Festival.
“This year promises to be another exciting and fun filled event with a programme of activities that caters for the tastes of all ages and interests. The festival is family centred with activities running throughout the week for children, teenagers and adults. We make the most of our natural assets and this means that Ballyheigue’s beautiful Blue Flag beach accommodates an array of events including sand castle competitions, Kids Fun at the Beach and Beach Treasure Hunt, plus the King of the Beach 5km Run and the Slip to Shore 2km swim for adults,” he said.
For more information, and a full programme of events, visit their Facebook page Ballyheigue Summerfest, or website www.ballyheigue.ie.
TRALEE Dynamos FC is to host a family fun charity event with all gate proceeds on the day going to the Kerry Parents and Friends Association.
THE Irish Feis Dancing competition is in full swing at the moment in Pearse Park with hundreds of dancers competing and families from all over the country staying in town.
