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PHOTOS: #Tralee On Social Media This Week

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Every week we compile photos of Tralee and beyond posted on Twitter and Instagram.

If you’d like a photo to feature, just tag #Tralee or #TraleeToday and we’ll see it…

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Well done Lucy…

Good day at Black Rock…


Best of luck with it Billy…


Lovely shot Beatrice…


An early morning cycle through Tralee…


Full moon fever…


Wowser!…

 

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A view of Tralee bay…

 

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Some amazing photos in this post…

 

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Rainbow rowers…

Entertainment

Mommy Moments: The Essentials For The Hospital Before Baby Comes

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Our parenting columnist, Jennifer Kissane, remembers what it was like just before baby came…and what you need in the hospital… 

I RECENTLY met a lady who recognised me as “the lady with the baby, from the paper”, who is keeping an eye on my articles for her pregnant daughter!

This got me thinking of what I wish I’d known while pregnant, in preparation. Hindsight is a wonderful thing…and ignorance is bliss,  but I’ll leave that gem for another time.

I love lists, reading them and writing lots of them. I am Monica from Friends in more ways that one, so I’ve devised a list to help moms-to-be.

Continued below…

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The first list will be what to bring in the Hospital Bag. Aside from the official list, the one you need!!!

1.  Night dresses/ comfy wear 

Seriously, they are not just for granny to wear. I remember being horrified at the purple flower creations my mom had got me.

Remember, no-one cares what you look like.  It’s all about trying to save some shred of dignity and being comfy. Plus remember you will never ever wear these again!!

2. Gigantic knickers

Your Bridget Jones best! This is no time for fancy.  Think comfort. Think how a nice hight waist will support your tummy and how much padding you can fit in!! Bigger Is Better!!

3. Nursing bra

NOT in your pre-baby size. Not in.your pregnant size, try another size up!! When your milk comes in, and those hormones are kicking,  you will get a free breast enlargement akin to that of a playboy bunny!! P.s. sadly they don’t stay!!  😉

4. Snacks/bottles of water and general grazing

For you. Not the other half!  Having a baby is thirsty work plus you deserve a treat! In my case this was bar’s of chocolate and fruit.

5. Flip flops.

For showering in/ waddling in/ pacing in.

6. Fluffy socks.

You body temperature will be all over the place, so these little gem’s will help with that!

7. Sanitary wear.

Bigger is better!! Refer to point #2!

8. Hair elastics

To keep your hair out of your face. You don’t need anything to distract you from the task at hand!

9. The little things

No harm in a few make you feel human bits,  a spritz of perfume,  vaseline for the lips and whatever else you might need.

10. Back up bag at home.

Just additional bits you’ll need just in case your stay is longer than you thought. Having it all ready, saves the other half tearing through the place.

God only knows what you would end up with!!  Also a back up bag for baby at home is a great idea, because they may be small but they are mighty at running through a million changes of nappies, vests,  babygrows!

Happy packing,  and enjoy every minute of this mommy moment!

Entertainment

PHOTOS: There Was A Magical Red Sky Around Tralee At Sunset

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LAST night we were treated to an incredible red, orange and purple sky at sunset.

The sunset had people reaching for their camera phones all over Tralee Bay and the rest of Kerry, the images they captured are now spellbinding the county.

The sky was gorgeous but it did seem to usher in about eight hours of solid rain. It would be interesting to know what was going on up there last night. People posted the following shots on social media and they look great…

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Beauty&Fashion, Lifestyle

TraleeToday.ie’s Teen Columnist Gets A Page Feature In Image Magazine

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Zoe during the Image Magazine photoshoot. Photo: Zoe O’Connor/Twitter

A FAMILIAR face from this website features prominently in the latest edition of Image Magazine.

Zoe O’Connor from Ballyfinnane, who writes a column on TraleeToday.ie, is in the popular fashion magazine in a feature on ‘Millennials’ who are young social influencers in Ireland today.

The 17-year-old, who is a fifth year in Brookfield College in Tralee, gets a page to herself where she describes how she is proud of her website TeenTimes.eu and her  YouTube channel.

She is one of eight ‘Millennials’ from Ireland in the feature, who are ambassadors for Samsung mobiles, have successful social media presence and considered social influencers. Well done Zoe!

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sport

PHOTOS: Kerry Fans Post Great Pics On Social Media

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WELL, we might have lost the senior match but this certainly didn’t stop the Kerry fans posting some fantastic photos on social media on Sunday to show their support for both teams. Here’s a look at what you GAA fans were posting…

 

The green and gold was flying proudly on Sunday at Croker.

This group were showing their support all the way from Sydney!

Kerry is synonymous with Croke Park.

This little fella was no doubt overjoyed at the fantastic Minor win.

The day was an excellent one for the younger lads as they pulled off an excellent win in the Minor final.

Kerry have fans for life in these two.

Green is the colour.

We’ve some great supporters!

All the way from a boat in Croatia.

We’ll be back for Sam next year!

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PHOTOS/VIDEO: How Austin Stacks v Slaughtneil Played Out On Twitter

IT wasn’t to be for Austin Stacks, but people from all over Ireland tuned into watch the All-Ireland semi-final against Slaughtneil.

Many of them took to twitter to show their appreciation for a brilliant game filled with drama, and played in a fantastic atmosphere.

‘The Poznan’ or on this occasion ‘The Portlaoise’ got an airing before throw in.

The players arrived and programmes are scanned.

Billy Sheehan, had a little helper leading the chants.

It was difficult to understand, how the Slaughtneil player got away without a black card.

15 minutes in the half things were looking good for the Rock.

Slaughtneil, clawed their way back and the sides went in level at the end of the first half.

The Donaghy shoulder on Chris Bradley was crunching. Word has come through that the collision resulted in a broken collar-bone for Bradley.

But it wasn’t to be for the Stacks, commiserations came from far and wide.