RACE NIGHT: Our hardworking Finance Committee is asking us all to join our fellow Rockies for the social event of the year at the Austin Stacks Gala Race Night on Friday week, 26th November!
After nearly two years in hibernation, the great re-emergence of the Rockie faithful will take place in the clubhouse for what promises to be a wonderfully entertaining night of banter, betting and beverages!
Our 2021 Race Night is a hugely important fundraising event for Austin Stacks to help cover the costs of running the largest juvenile boys & girls club in Kerry, to finance pitch maintenance & upgrade works, and to support our Senior Men’s team for what we hope will be a long and prosperous winter campaign!
The Race Night highlights include ten races on multiple screens, special auction and legend races, €1,500 in cash prizes to be won, full bar and finger food and best dressed lady and gent competitions.
SENIOR FOOTBAL: The Co. Championship semi finals go ahead at the weekend. Our game, against St. Brendans in Austin Stack Park, will be on Saturday evening and will be live on RTE TV with a start time of 5.30pm. Kerins O’Rahillys and Dr. Crokes will meet on the following day, also in Austin Stack Park, at 2.30pm.
This will be our 6th Co. Championship meeting with the divisional side. Our 1st meeting was on 23rd August 1936 in a round 3 game, which we won by the narrowest of margins (0-5 to 0-4). We then lost the next three meetings. In 1950 we lost by 2-5 to 1-2.
In 1958 our boys must have stayed in the Greyhound Bar because we lost by 2-7 to no score. Another 48 years elapsed before we met again. In this game in 2006 in Lerrig Brendans had a nine points win (3-11 to 1-8). And the last time we met it was also in Lerrig on 20th June 2009 and we had a twelve points win on that occasion (2-12 to 0-6).
FITNESS CLASSES: The Individual Pod Fitness Training sessions continues in the Clubhouse every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome. Contact Diane at 087 7940531for further information.
NOVEMBER IN THE PAST (15/11 to 21/11). Many things were happening on the field of play during this week in the past so we have to confine it to a limited random selection of just three in year order. We start in 1975 (16th Nov) when we won our 7th Co. SF Championship defeating Mid Kerry (1-7 to 1-4) after a replay. Team:Teddy Brick, Garry Scollard, John O’Keeffe, Paul Lucey, Fintan Lawlor, Tony O’Keeffe, Ger O’Keeffe, Denny Long, Timmy Sheehan, Ger Power, Mikey Sheehy, Jackie Power, Colm Mangan, Jo Jo Barrett, Tommy Bracker O’Regan.
Then in 2001(18th Nov) our B team won the Molyneaux Cup for the second time in three years – defeating Laune Rangers 2-10 to 0-10 after extra time. Team: Jonathan Conway, Shane Guthrie, Don Shanahan, Eddie Dowling (Capt), Alex Donovan (0-1), Tommy Costello, Conor Carroll, David Leonard, Kieran Donaghy (1-0), Martin Courtney (1-3), Timmy Lynch (0-1), Mark O’Regan, Anthony Morrisson, Seamus Smith (0-2), Anthony Moriarty. Subs: David Conway (0-1), Pádraig Sugrue, Michael Hogan (0-2), Tommy O’Connor.
In 2003 (16th Nov) our C Team won their 2nd Barrett Cup Final in a row and their 4th up to then. The game in Cordal against another Laune Rangers team ended with a five points win (2-6 to 0-7). Team:Darren Carey, Danny Carroll, Gordon Kerins, Alan Tobin, Kenneth Leahy (Capt), Pádraig McCannon, Liam Walsh, Gareth Clifford, Billy Curtin (0-1), David Conway, Michael Hogan (0-2), Joey O’Connor (0-2), Peter Williams (1-0), Gearóid McCann, Anthony Moriarty (1-1).
Also on the field of play we mention two individual items. In 1991 (17th Nov) Martin McKivergan played his first game with the Kerry Senior Hurlers in a NHL game. And in 2008 (20th Nov) Wayne Guthrie was named the Munster Minor Footballer of the Year.
Finally during this week in 1918 (15th Nov) one of the founding members of the Club the previous year, Christy Barrett, died at the young age of 30 after contracting the 1918 Spanish Flu. Christy was a brother of Joe and Tommy who were outstanding Club and County Footballers later on and to-day Christy’s nephew, Eddie, is still serving the Club as he has done all his life – our current Co. Board delegate (along with Jim Naughton).
ONLINE CLUB SHOP: A reminder that our Club shop is open 24/7. Check out the newest ‘official’ Austin Stacks Club Merchandise – only available to order on this link (free delivery on any orders over €50) see www.oneills.com We would also like to introduce the new Austin Stacks Ganzee Club Clothing Collection, available in Mens/Unisex, Womens & kids check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts on www.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/
CARDS: Our Card sessions will continue twice weekly (Mondays and Thursdays) with one big change – the starting time. With the agreement of the vast majority they will now commence at 9pm sharp on both nights.
CLUB LOTTO: Monday Night’s (15th Nov) Jackpot, worth €3,250, was not won. The numbers drawn were 8, 9, 17, 21. The €20 winners were Kevin Cotter, Tim Tiger Slattery, Malachy Nagle and David Hill, all c/o The Club; and Liz McAuliffe, c/o Carmel O’Neill.
Next Monday’s Jackpot will be worth €3,300.
Continued thanks to the following businesses for selling our Club Lotto tickets – Kevin Barry’s Shop, Commane’s Book Shop, O’Flynn Interiors, Hussey’s, Princess St., Terry’s Butcher’s, Oakpark The Burger Shack, Monavally as well as Maguire’s Butchers and Kirby’s Brogue Inn and continued thanks to everyone who purchase tickets week in, week out.
Austin Stacks lotto tickets are now also available to purchase on line on the following link: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=529#Anchor Kirby’s Brogue Inn Maguire’s Butchers Hussey’s P. Commane Books.
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently: Tommy Maunsell, Caherbreagh; and Noreen Enright, Stack’s Villas.
THE Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 has placed Munster Technological University (MTU) as both the highest ranked of Ireland’s Technological Universities and also the winner of a special award – University of the Year for COVID Impact.
Professor Maggie Cusack, President of MTU, is delighted that this has been recognised by the Sunday Times.
She stated that demand from CAO applicants has surged, with first-preference honours degree applications for MTU courses rising by more than 16%, almost twice the national average, while first-preference degree application levels increased by almost 4%, a very positive outcome in a hugely important programme category.
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In addition, she said that the KTI Annual Knowledge Transfer Survey 2020 indicated that total research expenditure in MTU exceeded €22M, the highest total achieved across Ireland’s Technological Universities and Institutes of Technology.
In relation to winning the award for University of the Year for COVID Impact, President Cusack acknowledged the resilience, commitment and ingenuity of MTU students and staff who have found new ways to learn, teach, research and innovate during a period of immense challenge.
“I am proud to lead a university community of students and staff who, despite all that they have had to deal with, continue to succeed together and to excel across all areas of our activity,” she said.
The Sunday Times adjudicating panel were hugely impressed with the MTU photo which won the SFI Research Image of the Year for 2020.
“Talking Heads” is an image produced in 2020 by researchers at MTU, MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory and the MTU Centre for Advanced Photonics and Process Analysis, when investigating the effectiveness of mask materials in preventing the spread of aerosol droplets. It shows the spread of aerosol droplets from two talking medical dummies, one masked, the other not.
According to Alastair McCall, Editor of The Sunday Times Good University Guide, the public health messaging of this image is as relevant today as the pandemic continues as when it was first published in 2020 at a time when it was only just becoming apparent that Covid transmission was aerosol, rather than contact-driven. “They say a picture is worth one thousand words; this is a picture that could also save thousands of lives, and on its own earned MTU our University of the Year award for COVID Impact for its significance and societal reach,” he said.
On Sunday November 21st at 2.30p.m. our Senior team take on Dr Crokes in Austin Stack Park, Tralee.
This is a huge occasion for our Club. We are looking for as many of our children, parents and families to come out and support on the day, wearing our club colours if at all possible.
Many of our senior players and coaches work with our juvenile club so it’s time we give something back by coming on the day and supporting our team.
Get your colours up and show our pride in our Club.
JUVENILE AND LADIES NOTES
This week we have combined the juvenile and ladies notes as we remember a very special lady…a good friend to all in our club as her 1st anniversary approaches.
Marie Nix, who was taken far too early was the sweetest, kindest lady one could ever meet. She had this mischievous smile and was so full of fun.
Marie Nix , always in our hearts and never forgotten with her U12 Girls
For those of us who were blessed to have known Marie we remember the fun we all had together. Marie was involved with the U8 and U10 Girls initially .Karon Mclysaght, Rory Kerins and Adrian Doody enjoyed many a Saturday morning training with Marie .
A few of these young ladies are now playing minor football. Marie took her football seriously and did each girl know her basic skills! This still shows today in the girls Marie had at U8 and 10.
The girls still have fond memories of Marie’s wonderful fun training sessions and the great times they had. It’s many a place they travelled to in Kerry and Cork… great fun always on the bus and it was great for team bonding. Marie was away ahead of the time with how she trained the girls.
It was all about the girls, they came first. Each girl was treated equally and there was no favouritism. They were ‘my girls’ as Marie called them.
It is because of Marie’s influence that those young ladies are the wonderful players and team that they are today. She was a trainer who truly brought out the best in each one, inspired confidence and we are so glad that many, especially her daughter Katie, have gone on to play at such a high level. Mom must be so proud.
Karon McLysaght, Shirley and Adrian Doody, Paddy Hayes , Rory Kerins and Danny Leane all worked closely with Marie at some stage… every moment each of us spent with Marie is now a memory we can cherish again and again. We were so lucky.
Your brightness will always shine down on us from above Marie. You are our rainbow , always leading to the pot of gold as our ladies club progresses every year. Thank you for sharing your wonderful qualities with so many of us. You still live on in so many of our hearts.
We might not say it or show it but a day doesn’t go by when so many of us remember our beautiful, sweet Marie.
May we all take a minute to think of Marie and her beautiful family and friends on Saturday, November 20th on her first anniversary. John, Stephen, Katie, Anthony, Ger, John, Marie’s wonderful extended family and dear friends you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
You are forever in our hearts Marie!
SANTA VISIT
Remember to what’s app or text Shirley on (086) 8713552 to book your family visit and photo with Santa on Sunday, December 12th.
SENIOR LADIES
Well done to our ladies on their win over Beale in the North Kerry League last Sunday.
Final Score:
Kerins O’ Rahilly 6-06
Beale. 0-05
VACANCY
We are currently looking for suitable candidate to fill CE Scheme Vacancy with the club.
Interested candidates apply to Dan Walsh Senior Committee at 087 9260988 or email walsh737@gmail.com
Mass for deceased members of the club will be held in St John’s Church on Friday 26th of November at 6.10pm. No mass in Club this year due to COVID restrictions.
Lotto Results
November 8th
06,11,19,26
No Winner of Jackpot €2,500
No Match 3 winners €25
Draw for 4 €250 December 2021
Mia Doyle C/O Shop
Noreen Wren C/O Dollie.
Tom Nix DD
Paula Johansson c/o Rock St PO
Maria Butler C/O Rock St PO
Next Weeks Jackpot €2,600
Condolences to the family of Helen (Lila) Roche of London and O’Rahillys Villas,Tralee.
.Youngsters taking part in the Sylvie Mason Blitz.
UNDER 7 BOYS & GIRLS
49 boys and girls trained on Sunday in addition to taking part in the pre match formalities for the John Mitchel’s Sylvie Mason tournament.
In addition, 8 of our under 7s girls participated in the competition playing alongside their under 8 and 10s compatriots. They played outstandingly and are a credit to themselves and their parents. To say, we as coaches, are very proud of them is an understatement.
Our next and last session of the year is Sunday the 28th of November. I’m sure there will be a meal presentation and even some treats on the day. Looking forward to seeing all our under 7s then
Training next week indoors for all in our fantastic indoor facility (new joiners always welcome):
Age: 6/7 years @ 10.15am
Age: 4/5 years @ 11.00am
Until then keep practising and as always please complete the Covid questionnaire.
.Youngsters taking part in the Sylvie Mason Blitz.Youngsters taking part in the Sylvie Mason Blitz.
U8/U10 GIRLS
The annual Sylvie Mason blitz brought our season to a close in great style last Sunday morning and with the quality of football on display it was a fitting end to a super season.
The atmosphere was electric and the girls put on a great display of football. The morning began with the traditional parade and the girls marched proudly around the pitch behind piper Karen Mc Mahon.
The girls were divided in to 4 teams, and each team was named after John Mitchel’s legends, John Dalton, Robert Dowd, John Thorny O Shea and Alan Conway. Competition was fierce and scores were hard fought for.
Throughout the morning the brilliant point scoring and tough tackling were there for all to see and when the scores were calculated after the round of matches it was Ava Byrne who led team Robert Dowd to victory.
The coaches would like to thank all the girls for the hard work and commitment throughout the season. We watched the girl’s footballing ability grow week on week and it made us very proud to see the quality of play at the blitz.
We wish all the girls who are moving on to u12s next year the very best of luck and look forward to welcoming all the girls who will join the squad from the academy.
See you all early in 2022. Padraig, Tanya and Brian.
Youngsters taking part in the Sylvie Mason Blitz.
UNDER 12 GIRLS
The u12 girls’ season has finished and we look forward to seeing you all again next season.
Keep up the practice at home.
Under 14/16 girls
The u 14 girls’ season has now finished. Keep up the practice at home
We look forward to seeing you all again for next season.
Youngsters taking part in the Sylvie Mason Blitz.Youngsters taking part in the Sylvie Mason Blitz.Youngsters taking part in the Sylvie Mason Blitz.Youngsters taking part in the Sylvie Mason Blitz.Youngsters taking part in the Sylvie Mason Blitz.
UNDER 9 BOYS
Our u9s finished their season today in what was probably the nicest day of the year in 2021
16 degrees of heat welcomed our boys as they played in our famous Sylvie Mason end of year blitz.
We split into 4 teams and the games went on the average score (no points for winning) and boy did we have some morning of football.
The skills on show were superb with plenty of harassing tackling sprinting shouting and scoring with every kid getting a touch of the ball and the main thing Having Fun!!!! Also, the improvement in some of our boys was Brilliant!!
The winners collected their trophies and all the boys’ got medals and goodie bags to round off on what was probably the best day we had at the club this year.
We want to say a huge thanks to the boys and their parents for coming up every Sunday. Also, a massive thanks to the mentors and in particular Mark Mcevoy for organising a great year for our boys.
We wish you all health and happiness in the run up to Xmas and please remember keep practising your skills and we will see you all again in 2022
Up the Mitchel’s !!!💚💛👍💛💚💚💛💚💛
Youngsters taking part in the Sylvie Mason Blitz.Youngsters taking part in the Sylvie Mason Blitz.
Under 11 Boys
Firstly, to say that we were blessed with the weather is an understatement! What a morning we had for our annual end of year blitz!
Our girls and boys took to the field for one last this year in eager anticipation of the action that lay ahead. Karen McMahon on bagpipes lead our small army of children down the main field and back again finishing off with a rousing rendition of the national anthem
Then it was straight into action!! After a morning of great skills, goals, points, dubious refereeing decisions and total action the following were the winning teams that so deserved the honor of winning on Sylvie Mason day
Team Robert Dowd – winners of Girls u8/10s
Team Bruddy Borrows – winners of boys u9s
Team Teddy Dowd – winners of boys u11s
Captains Ava, Ryan and Calvin collected the winning trophies to the delight of their team mates and both in their captains’ speeches thanked all the players and coaches for what was a great year
Huge thanks to Tanya, Sonya and Sadbh in the shop. Joanne, Megan and Hannah who did the goodie bags. Humongous thanks to Mark Mcevoy (Juvenile Chair) who organized the day brilliantly. Massive thanks also to George Lowe who said some lovely words about Sylvia Mason and the contribution he made to the club juvenile section all those many years ago. Also, thanks to the fields committee, referees, coaches’ parents and of course all of our future stars to make our last day the best day of the year 🤩🤩😃😃🙌🙌🙌
So that’s it for another year – please remember to keep practicing over the Winter, keep safe and see you all in early 2022
Up the Mitchels💛💚💛💚💛💚
UNDER 13 BOYS
The u 13 boys’ season has now finished. Keep up the practice at home
We look forward to seeing you all again for next season.
UNDER 15 BOYS
Training continues Monday Wednesday and Friday for the u15’s not sure of what competitive fixtures remain for the rest of the season but will keep ye all updated as soon as we know more full attendance required for training to remain fit and sharp
Do not forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
UNDER 17 Boys
Our under 17 team played against Na Gaeil in the semi-finals of the town/ Brendan’s Championship in Ballyseede under lights, unfortunately on the night Na Gaeil proved too strong for us, fair play to the team and management for playing this game as we have had along lay off, our u17s are now finished for the 2021 season. Hope to see you all again in 2022.
SENIOR LADIES
Well done to Áine Ní Mhurchú who has made it to past the trials section with TG4 underdog from our senior ladies’ team and coach Rory Kilgallen
Tune in and watch Áine Ní Mhurchú and follow her progress each week. Fingers crossed that you make it through to the next stage.
https://youtu.br/lgvGCOK5yXQ
We are very proud of you from all here at John Mitchel’s Gaa Club
Our senor ladies are awaiting fixtures for the next game in north Kerry league.
Anyone interested in joining should come along and give it a go. If you are 16 and over, you are more than welcome to join. Great way to meet new people and keep active also.
Do not forget to fill out the return to play form before each session.
SENIOR MEN
The Senior men have now finished for the season and will take a short break before starting their winter training for next season
CLOTHES COLLECTION
We have joined up with St Vincent De Paul to rise much needed funds for both John Mitchel’s and SVP. All donations welcome. Clothes bank on site.
Club WALKWAY
Our walkway is open for everyone to enjoy come along and take part in a healthy lifestyle. Complete with bollard level lighting.
Winter walking club coming soon. Stay tuned.
THIS IS A SMOKE-FREE ZONE
A STRICT NO DOGS – NO CYCLING OR NO STUDDED FOOTBALL BOOTS rule applies to the walkways.
San Rita Wellness
San Rita Wellness weight loss and wellness consultants hold weekly (in person) meetings every Tuesday in our clubhouse (Ballyseede)
Times: 9.30am-10.30am & 5.45pm -6.45pm
Warm and friendly interacting group meetings, simple to follow calorie counting plan.
Come along and make a fresh start.
BINGO:
Big news
Our weekly bingo was back to its roots this week as it was held in our old club grounds Chamfers next to Aldi on John Joe Sheehy Road on Wednesday 29 was fanatic to see everyone enjoying the evening.
New start time of 8.00pm
Prices and prizes with roll over jackpot are back
Double €15.00, includes sheets 1 pink 1 blue and 1 yellow. Single €11.00, includes sheets 1 pink 1 blue and 1 yellow. Extra sheets sold separately pink sheet €2.00, Blue sheet €2.00 Yellow sheet €1.00
Any line €30.00 Full House €60.00 Rolling jackpot starts at €500.00 on 44 calls or less!
Spread the word! Bring a friend!! Meet old friends or make new friends
CHRISTMAS MARKET
We are thinking of running a Christmas Market this year in our complex in Ballyseedy . It will be €25.00 per day and you will need your own table also. The dates will be 12th and 19th both Sundays in December and will only go ahead if we have 50 tables per day also. Payment for your table will also be taken when booking your spot. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Tanya on 0876258737 or message us on Facebook for more information.
JOHN MITCHEL’S SPORTS COMPLEX:
If anyone is interested in hiring the hall for indoor soccer, basketball or indoor dance and fitness classes please contact immediately as only a few spaces available
Our Astro in our sports complex at Camp Ballyseedy is available for bookings. For further information contact the club reception on 066 7197070.
Chamfers
We are also hiring out our old clubhouse on the John Joe Sheehy Road. You can hold dance classes, meetings, fitness classes, book clubs you name it we can cater your needs. For more information, please call us on0667197070 and we will be glad to assist
MEMBERSHIP
Hi folks we are now Closing membership for player’s & patrons for 2021 we will inform you when it re opens for next season. https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp…
Grounds Committee
Grounds committee helped upkeep and maintain our grounds throughout the season. Thanks to all involved
MERCHANDISE: John Mitchel’s Training Gear
Please use the link below to see all the merchandise available to purchase.
Na Misteallaigh Abu
https://www.oneills.com/…/john-mitchels-gaa-kerry.htm
CLUB COFFEE SHOP
Thanks to all who supported our shop all year round. We will run the shop again next season. Thanks to all volunteers through the year especially to Maureen, Sonya, Abigail, Alanna Ava and Joan.
Block 11 Gym
Anyone wanting to do a bit of exercise while the kids are training on a Sunday morning, or any evening can avail of the on-site gym for as little as €5.00 each time or €40.00 per month. It would be a great way to stay fit, especially in the cold wet weather. There is a huge range of equipment to avail from and help is always on hand. Please contact Oliver for more information.
Boot Club
Boot club has been a fantastic sucess and most of the boots have gone to new homes. Both parents and players are finding it great as a backup if boots are forgotten or on the way out. Feel free to take a pair when needed. Thanks to all who have passed on their boots. We will continue this initiative for next season also.
WIN A HOUSE IN KILLARNEY
Help our Club to win a cash prize! Please nominate our club when you buy your ticket online for the Kerry Gaa house draw. Support the club support the County. Buy online at www.kerrygaa.ie #YourKeyToTheKingdom
€100 – BUY YOUR TICKET
Win a house in Killarney with Kerry GAA
For €100 you could win a stunning new build A-rated 3-bedroom house superbly located just off the Park Road in Killarney, Co Kerry.
Kerry GAA are also running numerous other promotional draws throughout the fundraising campaign. The earlier you purchase your “Win a House in Killarney” ticket (or tickets!) the more draws you will be entered into. Remember all tickets purchased before the deadline for each promotional draw will entitle you to be entered into all promotional draws thereafter.
A short walk to the “vibrant” town of Killarney, that has an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. Explore the scenic beauty of Killarney National Park which is the home of 26,000 acres of lakes, mountains, waterfalls and Ireland’s highest mountain range Mcgillicuddy’s Reeks. County Kerry is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist destinations, both for its stunning scenery and world-famous golf courses.
General Specifications: Air to water underfloor heat pump, central heating for low cost and high efficiency, fitted kitchen, painting, tiling all included.
Accommodation: Sitting room, open plan spacious kitchen/living room, 3 bedrooms (one EnSite), main bathroom & utility room.
SYMPATHY:
The death has occurred of Helen (Lila) Roche
O’Rahilly’s Villas, Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Anita Nolan
Ballinorig, Estate, Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Helen Corridan
Alderwood Road, Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Dermot Lee
Greenhills, Dublin / Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Tommy Maunsell
Caherbreagh, Tralee, Kerry
The death has occurred of Noreen Enright
Stacks Villas, Tralee, Kerry
KERRY College will hold a live information webinar event on Monday, November 29 at 7pm.
This free event will feature graduates from Fibre and Overhead Lines (OHL) courses who are now working in the sector, Kerry College Admissions Office staff and members of the TLI Group Training Team. It will run via Zoom.
The next Fibre Installation Technician course starts in February. Recruitment will start in January. Civils for Fibre Installation is also open for applications now and is due to start later in the year.
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Kerry College Admissions Officer Niamh O’ Donavan is advising people to apply now as these are popular courses which lead to direct employment in the Fibre/OHL sectors.
“At present, the start date for our Fibre Installation Technician course is the 21st of February 2022. Anyone interested in this course is encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The reason this course is so popular is it will set you up with job ready skills to move straight into the world of work.”
Kerry College, Monavalley Campus Manager Mr. Con O Sullivan is encouraging people to sign up: “Join us on the 29th of November at 7pm. Discover the strong employment opportunities to be had by doing the Civils for Fibre Installation, Fibre Installation Technician and Overhead Lines Operative courses. You can hear from past students who are now working with the TLI Group. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and get information on how to apply for these courses from a member of the Kerry College team.”
The event is free and pre-registration is essential via this link https://bit.ly/3F5Shsl
For queries, contact the Admissions Office on 066-714 96 96 or info@kerrycollege.ie
Kerry College, Irelands first integrated College of Further Education and Training offers over 180 full time courses across its campus locations in Tralee at Monavalley, Clash Road and Denny Street, in Killorglin and in Listowel.
.Club minor footballer Ríain Foley will travel to Mexico City this week for the ITF Union Open World Taekwon-Do World Championship. Riain will Weigh-in on the 19th for the weight division that Riain will compete in for Sparring, followed by a Seminar where Masters & Grand Master (9th degree Black Belts) from all over the world will speak to competitors & perform demonstrations – there will be a light training session as part of it. On Sat Riain will have 2 main competitions – 1) Tul (Patterns) which is where competitors demonstrate the technical movements of TaeKwon-Do & then Sparring (1:1 combat – points system) winner takes all.
Lotto:
Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown
Our next draw is tomorrow (Monday, November 15th 2021) where the jackpot will be €12,600.
Get you tickets for this draw or renew your yearly tickets right here online with clubforce or at all usual outlets.
Mile búiochas do gach duine for playing Milltown/Castlemaine Clubs Fortnightly
Fundraiser, the money raised is vital to the day to day running of our club and your support is sincerely appreciated.
BAILE AN MHUILINN – CAISLEÁN NA MAINGE ABU.News Update:
MKL Gaels
The very best of luck to the MKL Gaels Senior Ladies as they go on to face Dromcollogher Broadford Ladies football in the Munster LGFA Championship Quarter Final which has been moved to Friday 19th Nov at 8pm @ Listowel Emmets GAA Grounds.
Stay tuned to MKL Gaels social media pages for more info throughout the week.
Coiste na nÓg News:
Sponsored by Foleys Spar, Milltown
This Week in the Coiste na nÓg:
Mid Kerry U15s
Congratulations to the Mid Kerry U15 Team and Coaches on winning the U15 County Championship on Sunday Afternoon at Fitzgeralds Stadium, Killarney.
Trailing at halftime by two points the Mid Kerry team fought back with some outstanding forward play seeing them score 5 goals on the day. The final score ending up Mid Kerry 5-04 v 0-12 Tralee District.
There were so many fantastic performances on the day as the player done their clubs and district proud. We were very pleased to welcome the team and their coaches back to the social area at Paddy Burke Memorial Park afterwards where the team were able enjoy the best of food from Almas Takeaway outside in the social area. A big thank you to all who helped out serving the hot drinks, food and looking after the team on the day.
Well done to all of the players once again with a special mention for all of our club members here at Milltown/Castlemaine GAA there were involved in the Mid Kerry Set up this year.
They were Dara Hogan, Cian O Brien, Tristan Jasinski Damien O Connor, Liam O Dowd, Eoghan Bolger, Aaron Dinham and Gearoid Quirke and to Ian Twiss who is part of the management team
Senior Team:
Sponsored by Almas Takeaway & Bathrooms 4U
Mid Kerry Championship:
The first round of games this week saw Cromane just overcome Keel in the first of Sundays games and county intermediate finalists Beaufort just edging our Glenbeigh/Glencar to set up a semi final between the two winners Cromane and Beaufort next weekend with the other semi final to be played between our own Milltown/Castlemaine Senior Team and Laune Rangers.
The Semi Finals will be played next weekend with Milltown/Castlemaine hosting Laune Rangers on Saturday the 20th Nov @ 2.30pm at Paddy Burke Memorial Park with Cromane hosting Beaufort the following day at midday.
Win a house in Kerry:
“Go Green and Gold for Black Friday!!”
We are launching a Black Friday online only discount for our “Win A House with Kerry GAA” raffle.
From Friday 26th November through to Monday 29th, you can purchase your raffle ticket online for an incredible €80!
Stay tuned for more details on this super Black Friday deal!
Or
Buy a Ticket now: For €100 you could win a stunning new build A-rated 3 bedroom house superbly located just off the P ark Road in Killarney, Co Kerry.
General Specifications : Air to water underfloor heat pump, central heating for low cost and high efficiency, fitted kitchen, painting, tiling all included.
Accommodation: Sitting room, open plan spacious kitchen/living room, 3 bedrooms (one ensuite), main bathroom & utility room.
There will be numerous Bonus draws throughout the fundraising campaign right up to the main draw in April 2022. The earlier your purchase your House Draw Ticket(s) the more Bonus draws you will be entered into.
.The six Ballymac GAA Players on the CBS team who won the Munster Final Brother Taft Cup this week. Stephen Turner, Luke Silles, Luke Griffin, Cian Harris, Eoin Moriarty and Mairtín McKivergen.
Ballymac GAA AGM
The Ballymacelligott GAA AGM which will be held on Wednesday 1st December 2021 @ 7.30pm in The Ballygarry House Hotel. All papers in relation to the AGM have gone to our members.
Ballymac GAA Club Shop: The Ideal place to shop for Christmas
All our Club Gear is available on our on-line Club shop. The link to the club shop is on our web site and our Social media pages: Supporting our shop, supports our teams.
Wearing our Club Gear shows your affection & Loyalty to Ballymac GAA!
It is the ideal Xmas present…for your loved ones at home and abroad.
Coiste na nÓg.
U15 District Team
Congratulations to the Castleisland District U15 Team and all the Ballymac Connections on winning the County Shield Final on Sunday last.
Thanks to County Coiste an nÓg for the match report.
Shield Final:
Castleisland District 2-16 St. Brendans 2-8
Castleisland District lifted the County U15 Shield on Sunday, but only after a great battle against St. Brendans.
Castleisland made the brighter start, with Jack O’Donoghue (2) and Killian Dennehy putting them three points in front. St. Brendans quickly steadied, however, with Hugh Lenihan, Ryan Hickey, and Liam Óg O’Connor leveling up. Ruairí Brosnan and the outstanding Jack O’Donoghue had Castleisland 0-5 to 0-3 in front at the first water break. Kian Downey and O’Donoghue stretched that lead before Hugh Lenihan pulled one back. St. Brendans were also denied a goal,
Keelan Best’s rocket well saved by Larry Nolan. Ruairí Brosnan made it double scores, 0-8 to 0-4, before Hugh Lenihan won and converted a free. Just before the break, St. Brendans’ Billy Doyle crossed to Liam Cooper, and when the hapless keeper failed to hold his shot, Tom Flaherty pounced for a goal to level matters, 0-8 to 1-5.
Castleisland came storming out of the blocks in the second half and only seconds had elapsed before they had a goal of their own, Maurice Lane finishing beautifully to the net. Jack O’Donoghue and Jack Joy added points to bring their lead to five points. Billy Doyle pulled one back but Maurice Lane and Jack O’Donoghue fired over for Castleisland. Liam Cooper and Kian Downey exchanged points just before the second water break to make it 1-13 to 1-7 in favor of Castleisland.
Hugh Lenihan scored his fourth point for St. Brendans on the restart but Maurice Lane replied and Ruairí Brosnan responded in kind. St. Brendans did score a cracking goal through Liam Óg O’Connor but Eoin O’Connor promptly fired to the net at the other end to seal the victory. Coiste na nÓg Chairman Tommy Cronin presented the Shield to victorious captain Cillian Reidy.
Well Done to CBS
Well done to our six Ballymac U15 players who were part of CBS team who won the Munster final during the week and came home with the Brother Taft Cup. The CBS Tralee defeated St Flannans Ennis. The Ballymac Players are: Stephen Turner, Luke Silles, Luke Griffin, Cian Harris . Eoin Moriarty and Mairtín McKivergen
U13 Boys
The U13 Final V Ardfert was postponed. We await another date;
U17 Boys
Our U17 Boys are in the Division 1 Final of the Tralee/St Brendan’s Competition.
This game will be played on the weekend of the 27/28 November. The opposition will be the winners of Kerins O’Rahilly’s V Ardfert. Venue and time TBC.
Ballymac GAA Coiste na nÓg AGM
The AGM of Ballymac Coiste na nÓg will take place on Wednesday 1st December.
Ladies News
Save the date…. Monday 28th November 2021.
Our Ladies club AGM will take place on Monday 28th November 2021 @8pm in the club rooms. Positions of Secretary and PRO will be elected on the night. Any one interested in these positions should contact the Chairperson, Sean Hennessy.
All members are welcome to attend. Please register your interest by emailing secretary.ballymacelligott.kerry@lgfa.ie before Friday 25th of November.
Ballymac GAA Play Ball Results for Monday 8th November 2021
Last Monday nights draw dated 8th November 2021 was made by two players and Coach Donal Rahilly from our victorious U16 team that won the Division 1 North Kerry League Final on Wednesday night last. Captain Keelin Enright and top scorer Róisin Rahilly helped Dave Slattery with the draw. Well, done to you all and thanks for taking time out to help with the draw.
Thank you Paula for all the organisation & Camerawork.
The numbers drawn were 26,16,14 and 6.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €11,600.00
Congratulations to the following Lucky Dip winners:
€30.00 Siobhan Leen.
€20.00 Imelda Slattery
€5.00 random quick pick for next week’s draw Teresa Walker, Emma Sweeney, and George Glover.
A sincere thank you to everyone for your support of our Play Ball Lotto.
Next week’s Jackpot is €11,700.00 and the draw will take place on Monday 15th November after 6pm. Ticket sales close at 6pm sharp.
Tickets can be purchased from any of our sellers who are now selling from the clubforce mobile phone app.
Our nominated seller this week is Paula Silles and if you wish to contact Paula Silles, she will be delighted to assist you.
or you can click here and purchase a ticket now: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor
There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot of €2300 on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 06, 07, 12 & 30. The five €30 consolation prizes went to:
Marie Fitzgibbon Online
Hugo O’Shea c/o Texaco
Ita Greaney Annagh
Orlaith Murphy Derrymore E
Paul O’Sullivan Online
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2400 and the draw will take place on Sunday night 21/11/2021 at 9-15PM. Lotto tickets can be purchased online https://www.locallotto.ie/play.asp?LL_ID=1328&PC=0 from any club officer or at the following outlets:
O’Sheas Shop and Service Station Blennerville
Poff Motors Dingle Road
Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers Manor
Noyeks Mile Height
Byrnesworth
Skelper Quanes
Keanes of Curraheen
Betty’s Bar
Rock Inn
Many thanks to all who contribute to our weekly Club Lotto. The Club cannot emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends and work colleagues. The Lotto is now a critical source of funds for the Club. We are appealing to all club members to promote our lotto at this time to ensure our clubs future viability.
Please have your lotto entries in by 7pm, every Sunday evenings.
Lee Strand Milk County U15 Football Championship
Hard luck to the St Brendan’s Board U15 team who were defeated by Castleisland District last Sunday afternoon in Killarney in the Shield Final of the 2021 Lee Strand U15 District Football Championship on a scoreline of 2-08 to 2-16 points. St Pats were represented by Joe Costello and Seamus Murphy (coaches), Thomas Sheehy, Ben Sharp and Zach Howarth (players).
Senior Football Championship 2021
Best wishes to the St. Brendans Board Senior Football team who will play Austin Stacks in the semi-finals of the County Senior Football Championship this Saturday November 20 at 5.30pm in Austin Stack Park with extra time and a winner on the day to be decided if required.
Best Wishes
Well done to Mercy Mounthawk U16.5 footballers who had a great win over St Michaels Listowel last week in the semi-finals of the Dunloe Cup. St Pats were represented by Ben Sharp and Thomas Sheehy (players) and coach, Luke Mulligan.
They will now face Presentation Milltown in the final on Friday November 26. Best of luck to the team.
The club AGM was held on Sunday evening in the sports hall at the Sports and Leisure Centre, Oakpark. As this was the first in-person club meeting in almost two years, everybody was delighted to attend in a more sociable and relaxed atmosphere even if we did have to wear masks! A number of club members also attended remotely via Microsoft Teams.
With just a few changes from 2021 the following officers were elected for 2022:
County Board Delegates (Camogie) – Mike Mc Carthy & Lynda Murphy
Player Representative (Hurling) Gearoid O’Doherty
Player Representative (Camogie) Lia O’Connell
The Treasurer and Secretary presented their reports for the year and the Chairpersons from Camogie and Hurling gave their address to those in attendance. All reports commented on another year of disruption due to Covid and the challenges presented especially in the early part of the year as we were all still in lockdown.
Despite these challenges, 2021 was a positive year for the club with membership numbers growing, especially on the Camogie side of the house. It was also the first year that the club was able to field two adult hurling teams. The lockdown period also provided an ideal opportunity to review the club development plan.
On the finance side the National Club Draw was a great success and helped to grow the club’s capital account which will be used for the future development of the club. Winning a prize for being the top selling club in Munster was an added bonus and a great testimony to all involved in organising this draw.
The popularity of the club summer camp and the Kellogg’s Cul camp was noted in a number of the reports.
The club was well represented this year at county level in both hurling and camogie. A special congratulations was mentioned for our U12 Camogie teams who won their respective county league competitions. Congratulations was also given to our U13 hurlers who won the St Patricks GAA Invitational blitz in early October.
A number of references were made to the success of the new position of Development and Facilities officer that was created last year and credit goes to Carmel O’Shea who took on the challenge for the year.
Carmel has put in a lot of ground work to help the club find a permanent home.
This role also took responsibility for a lot of the day to day activities such as ensuring pitch availability, scheduling matches/training and improving our facilities at Caherslee.
The club are also very grateful to Kerins O’Rahillys who shared the use of their Healy Park grounds during the busy summer season.
As the club heads into it’s ten year anniversary a number of club members commented on the positive future for the young club with growing numbers and now competing at both juvenile and adult level in both hurling and camogie.
While most of the founding members are still involved it was noted as another positive that none of the current senior club executives were involved initially.
While the future is looking bright, it was noted that we would like to see more members getting involved to help build on the first nine years of work.
The annual reports from all club officers and coaches will be published on our blog page in the coming few days.
Launching the Tralee Parnells Fundraising Fashion Show last week were, from left Sinead and Michael McCarthy of The Kerry Wedding Store with Lisa Curran of Tralee Autism Friendly and Suzanne Chute of Tralee Parnells. Photo by Dermot Crean
Debs and Evening Wear fashion show
Tickets are still available for the upcoming Debs and Evening wear fashion show which will take place on the 21st of November at 4.30pm in Ballyroe Heights hotel. This promises to be a great evening of entertainment with drinks on arrival, a magician, guest speaker, and a live band after the show.
The event is hosted by the Kerry Wedding store with the menswear supplied by Tuexodo. Don’t miss this great opportunity to see club members on the catwalk.
We ask all club members to support this event as all proceeds will go to Autism friendly Tralee and to Tralee Parnells. Tickets are available athttps://bit.ly/DebsandEveningFashionshow.
Club Development Plan
The club’s original five year development plan was created in 2016. This plan was reviewed and updated during the year and was ratified at a recent club executive meeting. The club would like to thank everybody who contributed to the document. All members are encouraged to review the plan and to contact any club officer if they wish to contribute to put the plans into action.
Social Hurling
Boys from U9 to 15s are welcome to meet up on Saturday mornings at the astro pitch at the MTU Sports academy for an hour of social hurling.
This is an opportunity for the boys meet up and to keep up their practise during the off season. Games will be supervised and whoever is available can just turn up that morning. U9 to U11s meet at 9am, U12 to U15s meet at 10am.
.A workshop underway at MTU Tralee as part of the Kerry Science Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Munster Technological University Tralee campus hosted a range of events for young people as part of the Kerry Science Festival.
This family showcase event on Saturday was a great success with the 650 free places on the array of workshops and shows — taking place safely and spread out over the morning and afternoon — snapped up in advance.
There were a vast array of fun, educational and interactive events for all ages including VR experiences, scientific testing, robotics, Robot Relay Races, and the Marshmallow Challenges.
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Kerry Science Festival took place all last week with workshops, science shows, talks, laboratory demonstrations, science walks and other science-related events taking place.
As part of National Science Week, Kerry Science Festival focussed on Creating Our Future, a national conversation between the public, the research community and policy makers – exploring ideas for what scientists in Ireland should explore to create a better future. Scroll down for photos…
A workshop underway at MTU Tralee as part of the Kerry Science Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean.A workshop underway at MTU Tralee as part of the Kerry Science Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanA workshop underway at MTU Tralee as part of the Kerry Science Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean.A workshop underway at MTU Tralee as part of the Kerry Science Festival. Photo by Dermot CreanA workshop underway at MTU Tralee as part of the Kerry Science Festival. Photo by Dermot Crean.
MetPro Ltd., has announced that it is to expand operations in its facility in Clash, Tralee. This announcement will lead to the creation of approximately 15 new jobs over the next three years.
Established in 1998, MetPro Ltd. specialises in the provision of sustainable solutions based on proprietaryBioCor VCI technology for incorporation into paper and plastic packaging materials in the automotive, engineering, electronics and packaging industries.
In 2014, MetPro was acquired by Transcendia, a US company engaged in the manufacture of specialty film and coating products.
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“MetPro Ltd. is excited to expand operations at its Irish headquarters and consolidate the manufacturing of our market leading VCI product portfolio in Tralee,” said General Manager for UK & Ireland operations Niall O’Carroll.
“The Tralee facility has a proven track record in terms of R&D and manufacturing excellence, and we are looking forward to applying that experience to this new process. I would also like to thank the IDA for its facilitation and commitment to the company during the process and hope to continue to work closely with them on an ongoing basis.”
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD said “Congratulations to the team at MetPro on this expansion, which will see 15 new jobs created over the next 3 years. I know the Tralee site has played an especially pivotal role in R&D for the company’s global manufacturing services and I wish the team the very best of luck with their future plans.
“I commend MetPro Ltd. for their long-standing commitment to their Tralee operation, ” said Green Party Tralee Representative Anluan Dunne. “This announcement is important for the people of Tralee and my hope is that the jobs can be filled locally. I am sure that MetPro will see success from this investment.”
“MetPro’s expansion in Tralee and creation of 15 new jobs is very welcome news,” said IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan. “The expansion demonstrates MetPro’s continued commitment to Tralee and the South West Region. I wish the MetPro team every success and offer the continued support of IDA Ireland.”
The new facility will close the loop from research & development through to VCI paper coating production and complements the existing plastic masterbatch facility, which has been successfully operated in Tralee for many years
MetPro Ltd. is looking for talents to join the existing team. The new roles offered will be for machine operators. For more information on these roles and to apply, please email jobs@metprogroup.com.
.Top scorer Aaron Calixte in full flight. Photo by Liam Ryan
Alan Cantwell was at the Complex for the InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League 2021/2022 – Round 5 game on Saturday evening…
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 86
Bright DCU Saints 72
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors got back to winning ways at the Tralee Sports Complex last night as they saw off the challenge of Bright DCU Saints by 86-72.
The Warriors led throughout with a dominant third quarter setting up a comfortable win in the end.
In an entertaining and at times frantic opening quarter the home side was in range early with three point scores from Daniel Jokubaitis and Aaron Calixte setting the pace but Saint kept in touch through Julius Brooks and Martin Neary before Ron Elksnis and Fergal O’Sullivan pushed the hosts 18-11 ahead.
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Brooks and Benjamin Durox combined for Saints to restore parity but when Calixte and Keelan Crowe fired in from close range and Brandon Cotton opened his account from outside the Warriors led 25-23 at the first break.
The Warriors stormed into the second quarter to hit four straight threes in a row from Brandon Cotton, Daniel Jokubaitis, Fergal O’Sullivan and Keelan Crowe but Kevin Lacey replied with three identical scores from inside and Durox added another to keep the hosts lead to 36-31.
Donal Monaghan and Keelan Crowe fight for possession. Photo by Liam Ryan
The Warriors continued to maintain the upper hand in the contest with four scores from Calixte and one each from Crowe and Cotton.
But Saints dug in to find the basket from inside and out through Donal Monaghan and with the final action of the quarter Jeff Gordon fired in a huge three to cut the gap to 49-44 at the long break.
The third quarter proved decisive for the home side as they outscored their visitors by 21-14. Calixte was proving himself to be a class apart with another two scores either side of a Fergal O’Sullivan three pointer.
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But Saints to their credit hit back with outside scores from Kevin Lacey and Durox and a couple from inside from Martin Neary saw just two between the sides.
Keelan Crowe and Martin Neary battle under the board. Photo by Liam Ryan
However, a couple of moments of Calixte magic saw the Warriors point guard add 10 points to push the hosts 66-56 and with Saints in foul trouble Crowe, Cotton, O’Hanlon and Calixte all added from the line to see the home side take a 72-58 lead into the final quarter.
The Saints got to work early in the fourth to chip away at the Warriors lead with Gordon, Neary and Durox combining to cut the lead to single figures.
James Fernane found the time and space in the corner to fire in his first three of the night before Calixte pulled up to do likewise a minute late.
Scores from Neary and Durox late on kept the Warriors honest but Aaron Calixte capped a superb individual performance by completing the Warriors scoring tally from a lay up and two visits to the line.
Fergal O’Sullivan lays up a score. Photo by Liam Ryan
The American hit a game high 38 points to put his personal seal on the 86-72 win.
Top scorers: Garvey’s Tralee Warriors: Aaron Calixte 38, Fergal O’Sullivan 11, Daniel Jokubaitis 11
Bright DCU Saints: Benjamin Durox 20, Martin Neary 14, Kevin Lacey 9
• Next up for the Garvey’s Tralee Warriors is another home fixture with League arch rivals Griffith College Templeogue at the Tralee Sport Complex on Saturday next with tip off at 7.30pm.
THE Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 has placed Munster Technological University (MTU) as both the highest ranked of Ireland’s Technological Universities and also the winner of a special award – University of the Year for COVID Impact.
KERRY College will hold a live information webinar event on Monday, November 29 at 7pm.
MetPro Ltd., has announced that it is to expand operations in its facility in Clash, Tralee. This announcement will lead to the creation of approximately 15 new jobs over the next three years.
