.Kathleen Collins and Maureen O’Brien from Recovery Haven and Fiona Kirby of Kirby’s Brogue Inn at the charity pancake morning on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
TWO venues in town hosted special charity pancake mornings yesterday.
Recovery Haven Kerry were flipping for funds at its third annual fundraising pancake morning at Kirby’s Brogue Inn.
Customers received free pancakes with every tea or coffee purchased between 10am and 12 noon, with patrons being invited to make a donation to the charity in return.
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Similarly, over in The Grand Hotel, Kerry Hospice was the beneficiary of a pancake fundraiser in The Pikeman Bar, with former Kerry star Ger Power and current midfielder David Moran showing their support by flipping the pancakes.
Both charities expressed their thanks to The Grand and The Brogue for their generosity in hosting the events.
Ger Power and David Moran try their hand at flipping pancakes at the Grand Hotel with Dick Boyle of The Grand, Maura Sullivan of Kerry Hospice, Madelyn Cabrera and Eileen Egan of The Grand Hotel. In front; Natalie Uscinowska, Darlene Lacey and Anne Marie Murphy of The Grand at the charity pancake morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Fiona Kirby of the Brogue Inn and Maureen O’Brien of Recovery Haven launch the Pancake Tuesday fundraiser on February 25. Photo by Dermot Crean
RECOVERY Haven Kerry will be flipping for funds on Tuesday, February 25, when the cancer support charity hosts its third annual fundraising pancake morning at Kirby’s Brogue Inn, Tralee.
Fiona Kirby and her team have once again joined forces with Recovery Haven Kerry to offer free pancakes with every tea or coffee purchased between 10am and 12 noon, with patrons being invited to make a donation to the charity in return.
The event is one of a number of fundraisers planned at Recovery Haven as the charity marks its 10th anniversary in 2020, and organisers are hoping that the public will pop into The Brogue and support them.
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Thanking Fiona and her team at The Brogue for facilitating the event, Recovery Haven’s PR & Marketing Officer, Marisa Reidy, explained that the charity is simply asking patrons to make a donation to the charity on the day.
“The Brogue team have once again offered to provide free pancakes with every tea or coffee purchased between 10am and noon, and in return we would be extremely grateful if customers would make a small donation to Recovery Haven,” she said.
“Because we rely solely on donations and fundraising events to keep our doors open, the support of the local community to events such as this is vital in helping us continue our work.”
Recovery Haven Kerry provides free information and support services to families who have been through the life shattering experience of cancer. In 2019, he charity had almost 3,750 attendances to its cancer support services in Tralee, Killarney and Killorglin.
.David Smith, Cian Lynch and Darragh Higson Spillane flipping pancakes in the ‘Breakfast Club’ kitchen at CBS The Green on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
HUNDREDS of CBS The Green students took part in a ‘Pancake Tuesday’ fundraiser at the school.
Some students headed to the new ‘Breakfast Club’ kitchen to make pancakes for their fellow pupils. Teachers and pupils brought in cakes while Garvey’s Supervalu in Tralee also sponsored the goodies.
Students could then buy the pancakes and buns for 50c or a €1 each and all funds went towards the ‘Breakfast Club’ kitchen, the equipment for which was sponsored by local businesses.
The ‘Breakfast Club’ provides a place for students who come in early to meet up in a friendly atmosphere and have a cup of tea and some toast, cereal and juice. Scroll down for photos…
CBS The Green students at the ‘Breakfast Club’ fundraiser at CBS The Green on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.CBS The Green students at the ‘Breakfast Club’ fundraiser at CBS The Green on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanCBS The Green students at the ‘Breakfast Club’ fundraiser at CBS The Green on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
HE is famed for his fundraising endeavours for Enable Ireland Kerry and Tom Sheehy is getting on his bike again on Tuesday for the cause.
Ballyroe resident Tommy is doing a spinning session outside Chopin’s Cafe & Restaurant on Ashe Street on Tuesday morning/afternoon.
There will be pancakes, coffee, tea, scones etc… all available on the day. Tommy is hoping people will give a donation as they enjoy the delicious pancakes during the day.
RECOVERY Haven Kerry will be flipping for funds on Tuesday next, March 5, when the cancer support charity hosts a pancake morning at Kirby’s Brogue Inn, Tralee.
Fiona Kirby and her team have joined forces with Recovery Haven again this year to offer free pancakes with every tea or coffee purchased between 10am and 12 noon, with patrons then being invited to make a donation to the charity on the day.
The event is one of a number of fundraisers planned at Recovery Haven in February, and organisers are hoping that the public will pop into The Brogue and support them.
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Thanking Fiona and her team at The Brogue for facilitating the event, Recovery Haven’s PR & Marketing Officer, Marisa Reidy, explained that the charity is simply asking patrons to make a donation to the charity on the day.
“Fiona has kindly offered to supply free pancakes with every tea or coffee purchased between 10am and noon, and in return we would be extremely grateful if customers would make a small donation to Recovery Haven,” she said.
“Because we rely solely on donations and fundraising events to keep our doors open, the support of the local community to events such as this is vital in helping us continue our work.”
RECOVERY Haven Kerry will be flipping for funds on Tuesday next, February 13, when the cancer support charity hosts a pancake morning at Kirby’s Brogue Inn, Tralee.
Fiona Kirby and her team have joined forces with Recovery Haven to offer free pancakes with every tea or coffee purchased between 10am and 12 noon, with patrons then being invited to make a donation to the charity on the day.
The event is one of a number of fundraisers planned at Recovery Haven in February, and organisers are hoping that the public will pop into The Brogue and support them.
Thanking Fiona and her team at The Brogue for facilitating the event, Recovery Haven’s PR & Marketing Officer, Marisa Reidy, explained that the charity is simply asking patrons to make a donation to the charity on the day.
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“Fiona has kindly offered to supply free pancakes with every tea or coffee purchased between 10am and noon, and in return we would be extremely grateful if customers would make a small donation to Recovery Haven,” she said. “Because we rely solely on donations and fundraising events to keep our doors open, the support of the local community to events such as this is vital in helping us continue our work.”
Last year, there were over 2,000 attendances to Recovery Haven’s cancer support centres in Tralee, Killarney and Killorglin – a record for the charity. In that time, Recovery Haven Kerry provided 414 free counselling sessions to men, women and children, as well as 697 sessions of complementary therapies. Of their client list of over 1,100, a staggering 167 people were new to the service in 2017.
.Pascal O’Buachalla, Conchúir O’Riada, and James O’Deadaigh with Múinteoir Bríd at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Pancake Tuesday. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
SCHOOLS all over town were tucking into treats today as Shrove Tuesday arrived.
The children were gobbling up their pancakes when TraleeToday called to Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn ahead of the fasting period of Lent. Making pancakes for the day has become a tradition at the school.
Every year, the teachers prepare the pancake mix and bring it in for Muinteoir Bríd and the Parent’s Association to cook for the children.
The school provided a variety of toppings, much to the delight of students. Chocolate sauce, syrup. sugar, and fruit were some of the toppings on offer.
“They love it!” laughed Cait Uí Chonchúir, the principal of Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn, as the children and adults had great fun on the day. Scroll down for photos…
Farren Ní Dhalaigh, Bronagh Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Caitlin Ní Laoire, Noreena Ní Dhrisceoil with members of the Parents Association, Helen Cooper, Anne Marie Rogers and Muinteoir Brid de Ráth at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Pancake Tuesday. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Cáit Uí Chonchúir with Tadhg Ó Hoibeard at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Pancake Tuesday. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.Jane Akinrinalde, Ciara Ghearáin, Caoimhe Ní Liatháin at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Pancake Tuesday. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Cian Ó’Neill, Sean Ó’Chonchúir, and Aindriu Debhailis at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Pancake Tuesday. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony,
.Members of Shanakill Women’s Group enjoying Pancake Tuesday were, from left, Anne Conway, Saira Abeed, Romy Ayavi and Shannon Nolan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
IT’S Pancake Tuesday and all over town people are tucking into the sweet and savoury treats before the onset of Lent.
To celebrate the day, the Shanakill Women’s Group came together in the Shanakill Family Resource Centre and held a pancake flipping competition.
On Mondays the Shanakill Women’s Group regularly come together and take part in a host of activities. It’s ideal way for women in the area to meet up, chat and spread a bit of positivity.
Just for a bit of fun the group decided to flip some pancakes on Tuesday morning.
All told it was an afternoon that couldn’t be battered, um, sorry bettered!
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.Flipping pancakes at the Shanakill Family Resource Centre were, Pat O’Carroll and Anne Conway.Members of Shanakill Women’s Group enjoying Pancake Tuesday were, from left: Bernie O’Carroll, Christina Cregan, Sinead Delaney, Helen Donovan, Marian Moore, Maria O’Shea. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Members of the Shanakill Women’s Group who took part in Pancake Day fun at the Shanakill Family Resource Centre were, from left: Bernie O’Carroll, Kathleen Donovan, Pat O’Carroll, Christina Cregan, Helen Donovan, Marie O’Shea, Mary Egan, Anne Conway, Saira Abeed, Ramy Ayevi, Shannon Nolan, Marian Moore, Sinead Delaney. Photo Gavin O’Connor
Fun at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn, pancake day. From left: Sean Ó Dalaigh, Brid De Rath, Principal Cáit Uí Chonchúir, Lucas Mac Gearailt and Lucas Ó Cathasaigh. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
FOLKS around Tralee were busy whisking batter and flipping pancakes this morning for Shrove Tuesday.
Over in CBS Primary School, pupils donned their chef’s hats and aprons and had super fun preparing pancakes for their classes.
“The most popular process by far, has been choosing toppings,” said teacher Michelle Culloty. “We have had some mouth-watering combinations, with Nutella definitely being the strong favourite among all ages. It has been a great morning so far, and the production line is still in full flow,” she added.
Over in Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn, pupils were having similar fun.
“This is our fourth year having a pancake day where the teachers provide the batter and the parents association distribute 300 plus pancakes,” said principal of Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Cáit Uí Chonchúir
“It’s parents and teachers coming together and providing a very enjoyable day for the children at school,” she said.
Over in Siamsa Tire, staff were having flipping great fun too as this tweet shows.
CBS Junior Infants Teacher Laura O Keeffe with Nathan O’Brien, Ava Stackpoole, Milly Lynch and Rian Duffy.At the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn pancake day were, from left: Tara Nic Gabhann, Robyn Nic Conmara and Aime Ní Charthaigh. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Milly Lynch of CBS Junior Infants hard at work at the school on Tuesday.At the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn, pancake day provided by teachers and the parent association were, from left: Dwayne Mac Conbhuí, Eoin Tansley and Seán Og O Conchuir. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Fourth Class CBS pupils Jennifer Keating and Declan Lacey.At the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn, pancake day provided by teachers and the parent association were, from left: Brid De Rath, Annette Lohan, Anne Marie De Burca and Cáit Ní Luanaigh. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Aoife O’Connell of CBS Junior Infants looking forward to her pancake.Jamie O’Sullivan, of CBS Junior Infants with his pancake.Ellie Mason, of CBS Fourth Class with her tasty pancake.
Let’s be honest here and admit that January wouldn’t rank high on everyone’s list of favourite months.
Crap weather, no money, and the hangover, after the party that is December, kicks in.
Bu we’re almost through it and we here at TraleeToday.ie felt that we should give people a lift by showing the fun stuff on the way in February…
‘Five Things You Have To Look Forward To In February…’
1. Springtime is here…
We had to put this at the top of our list – we are Irish after all and we love talking about weather.
With this recent cold snap and mixed weather that we’ve been having, I think that we’re all due a good sustained period of mild weather and sunshine!
Aren’t we Mother Nature? Please?!
Below: Just a typical January day on the hills outside Tralee…
2. Pancake time…
Falling on February 17, it’s that time of the year to start thinking about what toppings you’re going to devour on your pancakes.
If there’s one thing guaranteed to put a stop to that winter slump, it’s knowing that there is a whole day dedicated to the delicious treats!
It’s probably better not to eat your own body weight in them though.
This is how we’ll be cooking them…
3. StValentine’s Day…
While it may sometimes get cynical press and you may be bombarded by love hearts in every shop you enter, remember, the day is ultimately not just for couples.
It’s for newsagents, jewellers, florists and restaurants of course!
Here’s a tip lads: Cemetery-fresh flowers and a mixed grill in The Snackery does not make for romantic night out…even if you hide the engagement ring in the black pudding.
Oh, and do not do this…
4. Mid-Term Break…
This won’t apply to everyone unfortunately…we’re sorry!
To all the teachers, pupils and lucky college students out there though, it’s getting close to that time when you can afford to put those books down and unwind a bit!
Secondary students should mark their calendars from February 16-February 20 (inclusive) as a time to get more sleep.
Primary schools will have to settle for a little less of a break depending on how their allocation of days has gone so far, with some schools only set to close for a two day period on February 19 and February 20.
Below: Mounthawk students leave school for their mid-term break…
5. Sports, sports and yet more sports…
One for the lads here (mostly). Kerry begin their GAA season, the UEFA Champions League returns and Ireland kick-off in the Six Nations. God we love February…
RECOVERY Haven Kerry will be flipping for funds on Tuesday next, March 5, when the cancer support charity hosts a pancake morning at Kirby’s Brogue Inn, Tralee.
