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Entertainment

Young Joshua In National Talent Competition Final

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Joshua Roche is in the final of Teenstars Ireland at the weekend in Dublin.

A YOUNG man from the Mitchels area will be hoping to better 27 other singers at the final of Teenstars Ireland in Dublin this Saturday.

This is the second year, Joshua Roche (12), will take part in the prestigious contest with stardom and a shot at success on his mind.

Teensters Ireland is a pre-teen singing contest open to performers between the ages of 8 and 13 years old around the country.

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Making the journey with Joshua – a pupil at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn – on Saturday will be mom Sharon, and 15 other cheerleaders who no doubt will be travelling to roar down the house in support of  Joshua. This is the second year on the bounce he has got this far in the competition.

Getting to the finals had its own trials and tribulations, Joshua, came through Munster and All-Ireland semi-finals catching the eye with renditions of songs by pop artists.

The stakes will be raised higher at the Red Cow Inn on Saturday as Joshua will compete against 27 other talented young performers from around Ireland and the best talent the competition has to offer. Good luck Joshua.

News

Mitchels/Boherbee Community Produces Great Chronicle Of The Area’s Past

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FOLLOWING on from the success of their yearly calendar, the Mitchels/Boherbee Community Regeneration Project has come together once more to produce a chronicle that studies the area through photos and first hand accounts from the period of 1935-1955.

From the very earliest beginnings of the Mitchels/Boherbee Community Regeneration Project, it was felt by all involved that an essential aspect of the regeneration project was to record the social history of the area.

‘The Mitchels Boherbee The Chronicle’, launched on Tuesday night, was created by the Mitchels/Boherbee Historical and Heritage Group.

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With the 'The Mitchels Boherbee The Chronicle' were from left: Caroline Toal (Kerry County Council), Johnnie Wall and Angela Walsh Mitchels/Boherbee Community Regeneration. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
With the ‘The Mitchels Boherbee The Chronicle’ were from left: Caroline Toal (Kerry County Council), Johnnie Wall and Angela Walsh Mitchels/Boherbee Community Regeneration. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

“We hope the community, who provided their treasured photographs for this project enjoy the finished product. We have included photographs, newspapers headings and advertisements of the time to illustrate what life was like through the 1930s, 40s and 50s,” said Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Thomas McEllistrim.

The year 1935 saw the beginning of the new Cloonmore houses and the building of homes within the Mitchels / Boherbee area.

Tralee Urban Council approved the Tralee No. 1 Clearance Order (at a cost of £70,000) which resulted in the building of new improved housing for the people of the area. There were huge changes in the area during these two decades.

The Emergency’, as World War Two was known in Ireland, high emigration and high unemployment all impacted on the lives of the people living in the Mitchels area.

However, some things remained constant – the impact of the Mercy and Presentation Nuns through charity and schooling, and St. John’s Parish Church, which is still an integral part of people’s lives from christenings to weddings to funerals.

Sport, particularly the G.A.A., continues to be very important to the area.

The Historical and Heritage Working Group of the Mitchels/Boherbee Community Regeneration Project was spearheaded and guided by Angela Walsh and Johnnie Wall with support from Dolores McElligott of the HSE and Caroline Toal of Kerry County Council.

The group is further supported by Paula O’Sullivan who provides research and administrative back up to the Historical and Heritage working group.

The group would also like to thank Kerry County Library, St. Brigid’s Family Resource Centre and Niall Burman Roy for all their help and support with regard to this project.

Finally, the Historical and Heritage Working Group would like to sincerely thank the local community who contributed pictures, stories and time to create this Chronicle.

Entertainment, News

More Old Tralee! This Time, Aerial Photos Of The Town From The 1950s

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WE received a huge response to the aerial photos of Tralee in the 1930s which we put up on the website on Wednesday (here).

Following on from that, we also came across the only other aerial shots of the town on the ‘Britain From Above’ website, this time from the mid-1950s.

Along with the full photos, we have zoomed in on a few parts of the town in particular, which have changed so much to the way they are now.

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  • BELOW: At the bottom of the image is the Strand Road area, that isolated estate on the middle left of the image is St Brendans Park.

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  • BELOW: A closer look at St Brendans Park as it was 61 years ago, with no other estates around it.

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  • BELOW: St Brendans Park from another angle, note the dog track in the bottom right corner.

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  • BELOW: O’Rahilly’s Villa’s and the Strand Road area. Judging by the marks on The Low Field, on the right of the image, it was seeing plenty of action at the time. It has done well to survive all the development in town over the last 60 years.

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  • BELOW: A closer look of what now is the Abbey Inn area. Back then it looks to have been mainly  buildings once known as The ‘Casbah’. See, at the top right, The Square, and at the bottom centre, the back of Dominican Church.

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  • BELOW: The view of the town, from Austin Stacks Park in the middle right, stretching straight across to the Ashe Memorial Hall.

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  • BELOW: Austin Stacks Park and the Mitchel’s area of town as it was.

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  • BELOW: Oakpark has seen a bit of change since! The Dog Track is in the bottom left hand corner. Oakpark road, goes from the bottom right corner to the top left. Racecourse Rd, is in the middle right.

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  • BELOW: A zoomed in look at Balloonagh/Caherslee area. The Balloonagh convent is in the middle right.

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  • BELOW: The centre of town. The Court House is on the top, centre.

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  • BELOW: The Square along with the old mart at the top of the image.

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GAA CLUBS

John Mitchels Club News 29/09/14

MitchelsJOHN MITCHELS SPORTS COMPLEX

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

John Mitchels 1-10
Gneevegullla 0-13

We were away to Gneeveguilla last Sunday and came away with a draw to leave us on 9 points and one game to play. We are at home to Laune Rangers in the final round Date T.B.C.

SENIOR LADIES

Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8pm.

Junior B County Championship

We play against Finuge/St. Senans in the County Junior B Championship Final; this will take place on the weekend of the 11th/12th October, details will be given at training.

County League

We are away to Dr. Crokes on Saturday next in the final of the county league, time to be confirmed.

North Kerry League

We play against Finuge/St. Senans in North Kerry league final, Date T.B.C.

UNDER 12 BOYS

Training is on every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6.45pm. For more information phone Brendan Dillane on 086 1742604.

U-12 LADIES

Training continues on Wednesday evenings in Camp Ballyseedy from 6pm – 7pm.

UNDER 10 BOYS

On Saturday 27th The John Mitchels Under 10s boys team travelled to Ballyamc grounds to compete in the Castleisland District Blitz. On a day of brilliant sunshine the Mitchels U10s boys did the club proud, displaying skill, courage, determination and top class score taking.

Our first game against Knock/Brosna was a very tight game with our backs holding their opposition to just one score. The next game saw us pitted against Scartaglen. We played fantastic football with our mid-field totally dominant throughout. We ran out convincing winners setting us up for our final group game against Cordal.

The heat was getting to our players but our strong panel came to the fore with every member giving their best when called on. Once again we proved too strong for the opposition in our third game. This set us up for our final with Castleisland Desmonds. It took us a little time to settle but we never panicked.

Our forwards gave a great display of score taking. The whole panel contributed and we ran out worthy champions by 6 points. Well done to all involved and thanks to all the parents who gave great support on the day. Special thanks to the 4 under 8s who played with us on the day.

Panel on the day: Conor Kerins (Captain), Andrew Kerins, Jessie Duggan, Rory Clifford, Cian Jones, Adam Bolla, Sean Corkery, Ciaran White, Brian O’ Donnell, Jack Flaherty, Darragh O’ Callaghan, Ciaran Foran, Darragh Cournane, Cian O Se, Darragh Murphy, Catahal Murphy, Paddy McMahon.
Training continues on Thursday evening at 7pm.

UNDER 8 AND U-10 GIRLS

Training continues on Sunday morning at 10.30am

U 8 BOYS

We returned to training on Sunday and it was a good session. Luke, Reece, Ted, and Mark trained well and showed improvement. A good session was also had by Paddy, Darragh, Cian and Connor. There may be a game next week so read the text and be on time. Well done to all those who trained and your skills are definitely improving.

Training continues on Thursday evening at 7pm and Sunday morning from 10.30.

UNDER 6

Training continues on Sunday next from 10.30am to 12.00.

UNDER 6, U-8 & U-10 BOYS

The teams play challenge matches against Ballydonoghue on Sunday next, all players are to meet at 10.30am.

BINGO
Our Bingo continues on Wednesday and Friday and Sunday nights. Any member who wishes to volunteer can do so by giving their details to any club officer.

LOTTO

23/9/2014

No winner
Numbers 8-9-15-19
€100 Connnie Donovan c/o Sportsfield Bar.
€25 Pat Brosnan c/o Patrons.
€25 Bertie Flynn c/o Bertie.
€25 Francis Galvin c/o Paddy.
€25 Mary O’Mahony c/o Brendan.
€25 Denis O’Connor c/o Bertie.
Next draw 30/9/2014
Jackpot 5,700-00

CLUB BAR

Bookings for Parties etc. can be made by phoning 066 71 26300.

SYMPATHY

To the Family of Jerry Mulligan Hawley Park Tralee.
To the Family of Marie O’Connell (nee Bailey) Leeside Oakpark Tralee.
To the Family of Ann McNerney (nee O’Sullivan) Marian Park & formerly St. Johns Park Tralee.
To the Family of James Moriarty Killeen Oakpark 7 fenit Tralee.
To the Family of Joan Hanafin (nee Carey) St. Brendans Park Tralee.
To the Family of Kathleen Ashe Marian Park Tralee.
To the Family of Frances Reynolds (nee Larkin) late of Racecourse Road & Halifix Nova Scotia.

GAA CLUBS

John Mitchels Club News 16/04/14

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With a very much under strength side we staged a strong rally in the second half only failing by
four points in the end. In the first half we were all at sea in defence and Spa scored three goals two from play and the other from a penalty. Dermot Ragget made a great save for the penalty only for Spa to score on the rebound. Half time score Spa 3-6 John Mitchels 0-4.

The second half performance was much improved and we were clearly the better team to pull back a deficit of eleven points to just four in the end. Considering how many players we were missing our second half performance gives a certain amount of hope going forward.

Our next game is away to Ardfert in the Intermediate Championship next Sunday June 21st 2pm.

UNDER14 BOYS

We played our first central League division one game on Friday last and suffered a heavy defeat to Churchill. We were without a lot of our regulars but even allowing for that we put in a very lacklustre display. This was our final game before our trip to Feile on Friday week so hopefully we can put it behind us and train hard over the next two weeks.

Table Quiz

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

Under 12

Training is on every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6.45pm. It is important that the entire group bring gum shields. For more information phone Brendan Dillane on 086 1742604.

UNDER 8

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

Under 6

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

UNDER 8 and 10 GIRLS

Training continues on Thursday between 6 and 7.

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

The girls played Kerins O Rahillys and Kilcummin in the county league over the past two weeks.Due to injury and players unavailable because of holidays were well under strength on both occasions but the girls that were available gave it their best. Next up we have the back game against Firies in the county league and then our remaining North Kerry and the town league fixtures so there’s plenty of football on the way.

The girls that played last week were as follows; Mikayla Marshall, Nicole Heaphey, Clara O Callaghan, Erica O Connor, Amy Somers, Julie Foley, Melissa Dennehy, Semi Ogungbsa, Elisabeth Zarane, Kerry Oba,Caoimhne Leahy, Rachel Kilgallen, Amee Kerins, Kate Ross, Lauren Smullen, Nicola Anrezejozyk, Lynda O Connor, Holly Arnopp,Molly Brosnan, Ornau Costello, Lea Jones, Angel Quilligan, Aibhne Ryle, Muireann White and Laura Fitzgerald. Training continues at Camp Ballyseedy from 6pm to 7pm on Monday and Thursday evenings – any new players are more than welcome to attend.

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

Champers Restaurant – John Joe Sheehy Road

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

MEMBERSHIP

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

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

BINGO
Our Bingo continues on Wednesday and Friday nights. Bookings for Parties etc can be made by
phoning 066 71 26300.

Lotto
10/6/2014
No winner
Numbers 3-10-14-22

€100 Tim Leahy c/o Mickey.
€25 Anne O’Donoghue c/o Juveniles.
€25 Patrick Creagh c/o Paddy.
€25 Mary Comerford c/o Bingo.
€25 Vera Quirke c/o Brendan.
€25 Mary Kerins c/o Bingo.

Next draw 17/6/2014
Jackpot €4,600-00

SYMPATHIES

To the Family of Paddy Mc Carthy Mitchels Avenue and formerly St. Brendans Park Tralee.
To the Family of Breda Bullman (nee Walsh) Ard Na Li Tralee and formerly Cork City.
To the Family of Catherine Smith (nee O’Carroll) Greenlawn Curragraige Tralee.