At the Rotary Club, ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event were, from left: Treasa Grimes and Rachel Stokes. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
JUST over 100 participants hit the streets on May bank holiday Monday to take part in the Rotary Club’s, 10k ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event.
All proceeds from the event went to the Live Life Foundation. This is the second year the Rotary Club has organised this event.
Donal Walsh’s mother, Elma, was there to hand out medals and prizes to those that competed.
“It’s a tough course, but very doable, everyone is delighted that they finished,” said Denis Hanafin, Tralee Rotary Club.
“We’ve had about the same numbers as last year, the weather over the weekend wasn’t great so that might have put a few off. It was looking dodgy this morning, but we’re thrilled with the number that turned out in the end,” said Denis.
The course started in the Brandon Hotel, then went up Tonevane, up by Ballard, then back to the Brandon for the home stretch.
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At the Rotary Club, ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event were, from left: Brian White, John Chute and Alan Mulgrew. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Rotary Club, ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event were, from left: Des Morrissey, Denis Hanafin and Risteárd Pierse. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Rotary Club, ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event were, from left: Billy O’Brien, Anne Kelliher, Michelle Greaney, Eoin and Linda O’Callaghan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Rotary Club, ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event were, from left: Randall Wharton and Tracy Smith. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Rotary Club, ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event were, from left: Denise and Brian Fleming, Jay and Fergal Dooley. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Rotary Club, ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event were, from left: Sandra O’Riordan, Stephanie Nix and Katrina Ross. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Rotary Club, ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event were, from left: Lorna White, Colin Aherne and Lorraine Bowler. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Rotary Club, ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event were, from left: Tom Browne and Donie Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Rotary Club, ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event were, from left: Lorna and Regina O’Regan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Rotary Club, ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event were, from left: Ailish and David Hughes. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Rotary Club, ‘Run Kingdom Run’ event were, from left: Lena Mansfield, Mary Quinn and Danny O’Shea. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
MERCY Mounthawk transition year students were paid a visit by town mayor Jim Finucane on Friday morning.
The students are taking part in the fifth year of the ‘Interact Club’ in Mercy Mounthawk which is the Junior Rotary Club of Tralee.
Mayor Jim Finucane made his visit to commend the Interact Club on their work and to wish them well for the year.
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The Interact Club helps to give students a broader picture of the community and the environment that is around them with the ultimate aim to contribute to a better society.
“Rotary is about service over self. It’s about helping the community, that’s what we try to do with the class here in Mounthawk,” said Rotary Club representative Grace O’Donnell.
With the Interact Club, the students are brought out of the classroom and pitch in with the Tralee Tidy Towns and other organisation in the town. The club are also involved in raising money for charity.
“The Interact Club, contributes to developing the overall person and encourages good citizenship,” said Mayor of Tralee, Jim Finucane,
The Mounthawk Transition year class presenting Mayor of Tralee, Jim Finucane, with a pennant to mark the occasion of his visit. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
New Tralee Rotary Club President Derry O’Sullivan.
THE annual Tralee Rotary Club dinner took place at Ballyseedy Castle Hotel on Friday night which saw a new President take the chain of office.
John Moriarty’s final official function as President of the Rotary Club was to hand over the chain of office to incoming President elect for 2014/2015 Derry O’Sulllivan.
John Moriarty was very proud of the club’s achievements over the past year. The club assisted a variety of causes including Kerry Hospice, Kerry Cancer Support, St Vincent de Paul, Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre.
The club also organised the inaugural Rotary May Bank Holiday 10k run which raised funds this year for the Tralee Rowing Club.
The club also contributed to promoting and supporting the various causes and projects supported by Rotary International throughout his year of office, specifically the Pat Healy Orphanage in India and Shelter Box appeal for the Philippines.
Incoming President Derry O’Sullivan, a native of Killorglin, has plans for a number of events for the coming year including “Movember” and the annual Gala Ball as well continuing the club’s involvement in the annual projects and some new projects to raise funds and promote awareness that will benefit our community.
“I want to continue the good work John has done and if I have half the year he has had, in terms of the success of the charity events, I’ll be very happy,” said Derry.
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Outgoing President of Tralee Rotary Club, John Moriarty (second left) hands over the chain of office to incoming President, Derry O’Sullivan, at the Rotary Club dinner at Ballyseedy Castle Hotel on Friday night. Also included in front is Sinead Moriarty (left) and Brigeen O’Sullivan (right) and Tralee Rotary Club members. Photo by Dermot CreanSharon Hayes, Susan Kelly, Patricia Burley, Anne Marie Philip and Grace O’Donnell at the Rotary Dinner in Ballyseedy Castle Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanEd Kelliher, Ann Hanbidge, Margaret Kelliher and Niall Hanbidge at the Rotary Club dinner at Ballyseedy Castle Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanLouise and Michael Slattery at the Rotary Club dinner at Ballyseedy Castle Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
