Daily Archives: June 5, 2022

Entertainment, News

Grace Wins Best Dressed At Ladies Day In Listowel

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Grace Flynn with her winning dress.

A VERY Carrie Bradshaw inspired soft pink dress with full tulle skirt caught the eye of fashion judge Emily O’Donoghue and won Grace Flynn from Pallaskenry, Limerick, the coveted title of Listowel Races Best Dressed Lady at the June Bank Holiday meeting on Sunday (for more photos from the day click here).

Grace originally bought the dress from Phoenix V for her appearance on RTE’s programme ‘First Dates Ireland’.

She paired it with a headpiece from Hats Amore from Wexford and beautiful shoes by Kate Appleby.

She received €500 in cash sponsored by Listowel Race Company and a beautiful bouquet of flowers sponsored by Emma in Betty McGrath Florists Listowel.

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First runner up was well known boutique owner, Diane Jeffers, resplendent in a chic fitted white dress with matching cape from Jasmine Tralee set off with a very Riviera style straw hat from Penneys. She won €250 and a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

This year, Ladies Day was extra special and also poignant – as Listowel Race Company and the people and businesses of Listowel town – remembered a dedicated racer-goer and follower of fashion the wonderful Betty McGrath who sadly passed away after an illness last year.

In her honour, there was a special category for the Most Fashion Forward Headpiece, and this was won by Denise O’Connor from Brosna in Co. Kerry. Denise wore a vibrant lime green, eye-catching mesh disc headpiece from Hat Hire by Caroline (Galway) paired with a beautiful sapphire blue suit.

She won €250 sponsored by the traders of Listowel town, a specially commissioned headpiece by top award winning milliner Aoife Hannon and a voucher from the Lingerie Rooms by Elaine Stack in Listowel.

Each of the 7 other finalists received a complimentary bottle of Prosecco sponsored by John J Galvin.

Racing continues tomorrow Monday and admission is €15 with special rates for OAP and students.

The June Meeting is the first of two race meetings at the scenic Listowel Race Course, with the second 7 day Harvest Racing Festival meeting on from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th of September 2022.

More photos to come tomorrow

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News, Sport

PHOTOS: Up For The Match Supporting The Kerry Hurlers

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Patrick Healy and Olivia Dineen with young Kerry fan up for the game. Photo by Mike O’Halloran

A DISAPPOINTING day once again for the Kerry hurlers as they were beaten for the third year in a row in the Joe McDonagh Cup final.

A sunny Croke Park was the venue for a thrilling final but, despite a late goal, Kerry couldn’t catch Antrim and went down by 5-22 to 4-24.

They gave their all and weren’t short of support from the green and gold faithful who made the long journey on the day.

Radio Kerry commentator Mike O’Halloran captured some images of the fans before the game and kindly passed them onto us. Scroll down for photos…

Photo by Mike O’Halloran
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Kerry Three former kerry players Eamonn Fitzgerald, John Tweek Griffin and John Fitzgerald up for the game. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
Photo by Mike O’Halloran
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Lixnaw lads supporting clubman Conor O’Keefe. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
Mike Burke, Maurice Leahy, and John Mike Dooley Causeway. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
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The Kilmoyey contingent. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
Kerry GAA officers at the match. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
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The O’Connors from Ballyduff. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
The Healys from Abbeydorney. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
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The Longs from Abbeydorney. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
The Ross contingent from Ballyduff supporting Eoin Ross. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
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The Collins’ of KilmoyleyPhoto by Mike O’Halloran
Boyle family and friends of Ballyduff. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
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Beauty&Fashion, Lifestyle, News

PHOTOS: Cheering On The Kerry Rose Contestants At Siamsa Tíre

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Kerry Rose 2022 Selection is brought to you by AIB Tralee…

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Mary Gardiner with her Garda colleague and contestant Leanne Haussmann at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

THEY came from all over Kerry and beyond to support the contestants at Siamsa Tíre last night.

The venue was packed to capacity for the Kerry Rose Selection night and they were a noisy bunch too with friends and family cheering on each contestant as they were interviewed by Dáithí on the stage.

We were there to get some photos of those attending before the fun began. Scroll down for photos…

Contestant Emma Browne with John, Lucy, Noelle, Aoife and Seamus Browne at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Katie Galvin with mom Eileen Galvin at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lauren Costello with supporters at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestant Niamh Murphy and family at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestant Samantha Stackpoole with Cora Walsh and Mary Fitzgerald of UHK at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestant Leah Flahive with parents Cindy and Robert at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mary Camo with Niamh Murphy at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Aislinn Burke with Jackie and Sean Burke at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestant Bernadette O’Connor with Claire and Lily Hilliard at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestant Breda Fleming with Clodagh Foley and Aoife Lenihan at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Supporting Leanne Haussmann were Daniel Buckley, Anne Marie O’Shea, Michael O’Driscoll and Grace Quirke at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Supporting Breda Fleming were Melissa O’Connor, Anne Marie O’Connor and Mollie Lawlor at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Amanda O’Sullivan and supporters at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Supporting Jennifer O’Connor were Mairead Reidy, Laura Reidy, Karena Byrne and Alannah O’Connor at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tim O’Connor with daughter Bernadette O’Connor at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Katie Galvin with Jack McKenna (sponsor) at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Beauty&Fashion, Lifestyle, News

PHOTOS: Kerry Rose Contestants Turn On The Style For Selection Night

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Kerry Rose 2022 Selection is brought to you by AIB Tralee…

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Eventual winner Édaein O’Connell with fellow contestant Katie Galvin before the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

SIAMSA Tíre was awash with style and glamour last night as the venue hosted the Kerry Rose 2022 Selection.

Ladies from all over the county were competing to succeed Sally Ann Leahy as Kerry Rose and at the end of the night, Édaein O’Connell was selected.

We were there to capture the style of the contestants before they took to the stage. Scroll down for photos…

Leanne Haussmann at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Maud Carmody at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Amy Galwey and Katie Foley at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Aislinn Burke, Michaela Lacey and Leah Flahive at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestant Samantha Stackpoole at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestants Clodagh Dermody and Heather Grey at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants Jennifer O’Connor and Eimear Horgan at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestant Aisling O’Sullivan at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestant Bernadette O’Connor at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Róisín O’Sullivan and Heather Grey at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry Rose 2019 Sally Ann Leahy with host Dáithí Ó Sé at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Judges Ger Carmody, Sheila Lawlor and Brid McElligott at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The contestants with Kerry Rose 2019 Sally Ann Leahy at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The contestants, judges and organisers at the Kerry Rose Selection at Siamsa Tire on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

For more photos from the night, click here

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News

Édaein O’Connell Selected As New Kerry Rose At Siamsa Tíre

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Kerry Rose 2022 selection is brought to you by AIB Tralee…

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The new Kerry Rose, Édaein O’ Connell.

SALLY Ann Leahy finally gave up the Kerry Rose title she has held since 2019 tonight, as the lady who will represent the county at the festival this year was announced  at Siamsa Tíre.

After an entertaining selection night and much deliberation from the judges — Ger Carmody, Bríd McElligott and Sheila Lawlor — Édaein O’Connell was announced as Kerry Rose 2022 by host Daithi Ó Sé.

Édaein O’ Connell hails from Glenderry, near Listowel. Born and bred in the north Kerry area, she was schooled at both Dromclough National School and the Presentation Convent Secondary School in Listowel town. At 17, she attended NUIG in Galway city to study Civil Law.

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After this, she completed a higher diploma in Business Studies at the same institution and a masters in digital marketing from DIT in Dublin city.

She planned on seeking out a career in just social media management, but when fast food chain McDonalds swiped caramel sundaes from its menu, she happened upon a career in journalism.

Writing on everything from fashion to travel to pop culture, she has written for the likes of the Irish Independent, the Sunday Times Style Magazine, Metro UK and more.

In her spare time, she is an avid reader and a keen singer, having won two All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil titles back in the day.

For photos from the night, click here

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