.At Valentia Island Cable Station for the signing of an official Memorandum of Understanding between Kerry and Newfoundland and Labrador were John Griffin, Tourism Officer, Kerry County Council, Emer Connolly, Director National Monuments Service, Mary Rose Stafford, Valentia Cable Foundation, Michael Lyne, Chairman Valentia Island Development, Cllr Johnny Healy-Rae, Gerry Osmond , Assistant Deputy Minister – Arts and Heritage of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Minister Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Steve Crocker, Cathaoirleach Kerry County Council, Cllr John Francis Flynn, Cllr Norma Moriarty, Siobhan Griffin, SKDP, and Moira Murrell, Chief Executive Kerry County Council. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
BOTH sides of the original transatlantic telegraph cable came together in Valentia this week, when representatives from Newfoundland and Labrador paid an official visit to Kerry, and to the Valentia Cable Station.
The purpose of the visit was the signing of an official Memorandum of Understanding between both communities, which committed Kerry County Council and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to a co-operative approach on their journey to seeking UNESCO Heritage Status for the Cable Stations of Valentia and Heart’s Content, Newfoundland, the western terminus for the transatlantic cable.
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Minister Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Steve Crocker and Mr. Gerry Osmond , Assistant Deputy Minister – Arts and Heritage of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador travelled to Kerry for the visit and were welcomed to the Valentia Cable Station by Michael Lyne, Chairman, Valentia Island Development Company, Cathaoirleach Cllr. John Francis Flynn and Moira Murrell, Chief Executive, Kerry County Council, as well as members of the Valentia Island Development Company.
Following a tour of the Cable Station Exhibition, a dinner, hosted by the Cathaoirleach took place in the Royal Hotel.
Enjoying the proceedings at the Cable Station on Valentia Island , from left, Valentia Island Heritage Centre Volunteers, Marie Williams, Pam Twentyman and Anita Guiney Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
The signing of the official Memorandum of Understanding between both parties commits Kerry and Newfoundland to a joint approach in seeking UNESCO Heritage Status, but also to a wider cultural and economic cooperation in support of community development.
Speaking at the event, Cllr John Francis Flynn stated that; “Our aim is to safeguard this global heritage for the posterity of mankind but our hope and expectation is that it will unlock other investment opportunities both private and state. We want to maximise the economic and social opportunities that this will provide for Valentia and South Kerry. I am sure the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will want to achieve similar goals for Hearts Content and its environs.”
“I hope that this will the first of many official exchanges between Newfoundland and County Kerry, your community in Heart’s Content and ours in Valentia. I understand that a vital element of a joint or trans-national World Heritage application is a close working relationship between the two parties. You can be assured of our full commitment to the process and wider co-operation in other areas too – on the community, economic, tourism and social fronts.” Scroll down for photos…
Where it all began…at Foilhomurrum Bay, Valentia Island. From left, Gerry Osmond , Assistant Deputy Minister – Arts and Heritage of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, John Griffin, Tourism Officer, Kerry County Council, Patrizia La Piscopia, Archaeologist, National Monuments Service, Emer Connolly, Director, National Monuments Services, Ross Waters, World Heritage Unit, National Monunment Services, Minister Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Steve Crocker, Michael Lyne, Chairman, Valentia Island Development Company. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan.James Murphy, Oonagh Walsh-O’Connor, Fiona Lyne at the Cable Station. Photo: Valerie O’SullivanCathaoirleach Kerry County Council, Cllr. John Francis Flynn, Siobhan Griffin, SKDP and Niamh O’Sullivan, Head of Tourism Kerry County Council at the Valentia Cable Station. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan.At the National School at Chapeltown, Valentia Island, where the Newfoundland delegation paid a visit were pupils, Amy Rose Shannon, Valentina O’Neill, Casey Shannon. Photo: Valerie O’SullivanSiún Coffey reads her poem for Minister Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Steve Crocker, Michael Lyne, Chairman, Valentia Island Development Company and School Principal, Paul O’Connor. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan.
.The greenway will run along the coastline from Cockleshell Road to Spa village.
WORK on the Cockleshell Road to Spa Greenway is scheduled to begin in the last three months of 2022.
It’s believed workers will move from the Tralee-Fenit Greenway once it is completed at the end of September and begin construction on the 2.2km pathway which will link up with the Tralee Fenit Greenway at the Spa.
Land acquisition is ongoing and there will also be upgrade works at Spa village junction to create a Toucan crossing.
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With regard to the Tralee-Fenit Greenway, the last section is currently being surfaced. The car park in Fenit is complete, rest/picnic areas and greenway signage is being finalised and it should be complete by the end of the month.
Meanwhile the 28km Tralee to Listowel Greenway is currently at Phase 2 – Option Selection stage. Phase 3 will consist of the design which is to be advanced in Q1/Q2, 2023. Statutory Consent will be sought in Q3, 2023.
THE ALL-STARS: Great football and fun again last Sunday at 11am at the Austin Stack Club in Connolly Park. Our youngsters are getting great enjoyment out of the sessions.
Everybody welcome, of course…fáilte roimh chách chuig an ngrúpa diagnóisbhunaithe seo….éinne a bhfuil diagnóis aige/aici. If interested in our Sunday morning session just come along or ask for information from Sarah (087-281 0239) or Sandra (087-294 6658).
PEIL FAOI 7 (born 2015/16/17): Our U7s played v St Pats with the usual Rock pride and passion last weekend and what brilliant football they played! The Reds of St Pats and the Black‘n’Ambers of The Street of Champions played outstanding football.
More great football will be played next Sunday in Connolly Park where we’ll welcome and challenge the boys from Killorglin, Laune Rangers,.
PEIL FAOI 9: More action ahead for our Under 9s! Peil, peil agus peil! (i) The Bracker ‘Regan Cup games continue on Thursday (22nd) and will continue for several weeks. (iii) We’ll play v Churchill on Sunday next (September 25th)….good fast-flowing skilful football expected!
(ii) Our much-looked-forward-to trip to the St Finbarr Club in Togher, Cork, is now pencilled in for October 15th. Let’s be prepared, boys! Work on your skills, eat healthily, early to bed and…agus bígí ullamh!
PEIL FAOI 11: (i) The Rock U11s played v Na Gaeil last Thursday (15th) in Connolly Park in the final round of the Central Region Board’s Go Games. Good entertaining football was played!
(ii) On Saturday we travelled about 120km to Glanmire in Cork to participate in that club’s annual Michael O’Leary Tournament in which 12 teams from Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Dublin took part. A feast of Gaelic football was witnessed. Our U11 stalwarts did us proud! They had a great outing. Great players in this group! Well done, boys! Well done, mentors!
PEIL FAOI 13: Central League Division 1B final….Austin Stack Club (Team Amber): 3-4 (13); John Mitchel Club B: 2-14 (20). Team Amber came agonisingly close in this epic final encounter with the John Mitchel Club U13s in Connolly Park on Sunday evening last (18th).
Once again, a strong start was made in the 1st half by Team Amber with an early Jack Delaney goal which was quickly followed up with a Matthew Guerin point. Our boys went on to dominate the opening quarter but, once again, were unable to reflect this superiority on the scoreboard.
Na Mistéalaigh got into the game, however, and some well-taken points had them in the lead midway through the half. Nathan O’Connor struck for another brilliant Rock goal and a fine pointed free from David Ahern left honours even at half-time….2-2 to 0-8.
The 2ndhalf followed a similar pattern to the 1st. Noah Reidy finished a lovely flowing team move to the net to give Team Amber an early three point advantage but the John Mitchel lads stayed in touch with great point-taking.
At the other end of the pitch, despite expertly working some good opportunities, Lady Luck deserted Team Amber at crucial moments. The Mitchel Club garsúns finally stole in behind the stalwart Rock defence for their first goal but, then, a couple of fine points from Karol Kowalczyk and Noah Reidy left only the bare minimum between the sides as we entered the home straight.
Rock stalwarts were giving their all! Hearts were throbbing with excitement on pitch and on sideline! Bhí an cluiche idir dhá cheann na meá! Team Amber had chances but, faraor, didn’t make hay when the sun shone!
Unfortunately for the Black‘n’Amber brigade, it was the Green‘n’Gold gang that struck the match-winning goal with time running out. As Team Amber threw the proverbial kitchen sink at the Bóthar Buí boys in an all-out effort to attack, to score and to rescue the game, the Mistéalaigh again exploited the space at the back to tack on a few points and to put a gloss on their final score.
Man-of-the-Match: Seán McCannon’s outstanding performance in goal was exceptional with fine saves, commanding clearances and excellent distribution with his kick outs. Ardfhear, a Sheáin!
The Team Amber of 30 boys can take great credit for all their efforts this year. They’re a good group of great Gaelic players…sárpheileadóirí gan aon agó! They have improved and grown individually and as a team and, although this was a tough defeat to take, they should be proud of their heroic efforts and learn from this experience. ‘Well done’ to imreoirí, bainisteoirí agus tuismitheoirí!
Congratulations to Na Mistéalaigh who are worthy champions and who gave another exhibition of point-taking. Thanks to the referee for his handling of the game.
Team Amber: Seán McCannon, Ediart Topali, Oisín Cotter, Diarmuid Hennessy, Conor Murphy, Liam Swords, Alex Dafoor, Karol Kowalczyk, David Ahern, Noah Reidy, Oran O’Donoghue, Kyle Yoxall, Jack Delaney, Nathan Hurley, Séamus Keenan, Nathan O’Connor, Luke O’Connor, Mark Foley, Conor Hanafin, Ewan Canty, Matthew Guerin, Killian Coffey, Albi Gaxha, Tadhg Somers, Jack Walsh, Joe O’Halloran, Alex O’Flaherty, Jayden O’Dowd, Gearóid Corcoran, Eliot Calleja.
PEIL FAOI 15: (i) Kelliher’s Garage Central Region U15 (Division 1A) final….Laune Rangers: 0-12; The Rock: 2-11. (ii) |The Kelliher’s Garage Central Region U15 (Division 5) final….The Rock: 1-7; B/mac: 9-12.
PEIL FAOI 17: ‘Well done’ to our mighty minors who have won the 1st club championship ever! They defeated Keel/Listry. Team: Michael Tansley; Seán Moynihan, Colm de Brún, James Fisher; Pádraig Ó hAllmharáin, Luke Ó Cathasaigh (captaen), Seán Heaslip; Daniel Ó Ciarba, Ben Murphy; Thomas Deregee, Ronan Carroll, Ryan O’Driscoll; Aaron Nolan, Paddy Lane, Damien Hogan; Noah Townsend, Jack Ó Murchú, David Lucid, Donnacha Horgan, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh.
The juvenile section of the club and the Rock crowd at last Saturday’s senior game were overjoyed to hear the good result and to see the team parade in their beloved Connolly Park.
This is really a great victory! History has been made! Éacht agus mórghaise, a leaideanna óga na Carraige! Well done to players and managers
COLÁISTÍ: Munster Post-primary Schools U15A Football….sympathies to our boys on the Green panel who were pipped by St Flannan’s College (Inis)….5-10 t0 3-15.
Sciath Bhreandáin Uí Shé: Tairbeart: 1-8; Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí: 1-11.
Corn an Ruiséalaigh: Coláiste Bhréanainn defeated Mercy Mounthawk.
Good wishes to all Rock lads who’ll be playing in upcoming college matches.
CLUB LOTTO: Thanks to all who support and promote our club lotto: (i) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (ii) O’Flynn Interiors (Malachy Nagle), Lower Rock Street, (iii) Kirbys’ Brogue Inn, Lower Rock Street, (iv) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay, (v) Carmel O’Neill, (vi) Maguires’ Butcher Shop, Caherslee, (vii) Barrys’ Supermarket, Upper Rock Street, (viii) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street, (ix) www.austinstacks.ie (x) and/or on https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor
AN SIOPA: Items are available to order on www.oneills.ie. The Ganzee Club Clothing Collection is available in all sizes. Check out all the style ranges in hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts onwww.ganzee.ie/austin-stacks-gaa-clubs/
SENIORS: ‘Well done’ to our seniors v Ciarraí Thiar and best wishes to them v Ciarraí Láir.
SCÓR NA SINSEAR: Kerry County Final: 7th October. Munster Final: 18th October.
.Pictured at the launch in Tralee this week of An Turas Mór — Kerry Homecoming Festival were from left; Azeta Seery, Fáilte Ireland, Moira Murrell, CEO, Kerry County Council and John Francis Flynn, Cathaoirleach, Kerry County Council. Photo: Pauline Dennigan
THE Global Irish Festival Series, An Turas Mór – The Journey Home will take place in Kerry from October 1st to 31st.
‘An Turas Mór – Homecoming Kerry’ is a countywide initiative to bring home the Kerry Diaspora this October.
Featuring established world class festivals such as the Dingle Food Festival and the iQuest Adventure Series, there is plenty on offer for all festival goers from the high-octane sport enthusiast to the foodie connoisseur.
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A series of experiences such as: Festival in a Box which will feature a pull-up, pop-up travelling Roadshow that will visit several towns and villages throughout the county, annual festivals and spectacles which traditionally take place during October, sports and recreational events and activities, clan gatherings and business events.
The opening ceremony begins in Dingle on October 1 with a fire and fireworks spectacle. The event will present the fire show followed by the official launch with music from West Kerry and culminating in a Fireworks Display commencing at sunset.
Tralee will host the closing ceremony on Sunday, October 30th on Denny Street from 5pm with a Fire Show with druids, DJ’s and giant Goths.
Other Tralee events incorporated in the Festival is Tralee TEDx on October 6, a Celebration Of Kerry Diaspora at The Rose Hotel on October 7, The Tralee Half Marathon on October 30, the Kerry Winter Rally at Banna on October 30 and the National Circus Festival Of Ireland.
A full list of events and activities can be found on the festival website – www.homecomingkerry.com
Kerry County Council Chief Executive, Ms. Moira Murrell stated; “We in Kerry County Council are delighted to present An Turas Mór this October and welcome the support of Fáilte Ireland and Department of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. We look forward to welcoming all our visitors to Kerry for what promises to be a wonderful month long Festival.
The Festival is presented by Kerry County Council as part of the Global Irish Festival Series which is a joint initiative between Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
.18 pupils from Fenit NS joined the Big Beach Clean on Fenit Beach, on Saturday 17th September.
OVER 620 volunteers from Kerry joined Clean Coasts latest call to action at the weekend, removing approximately 3.5 tonnes of litter.
Clean Coasts received overwhelming support and commitment from Kerry volunteers. 28 groups banded together to host cleanups removing an estimated 3.5 tonnes of litter.
Among these groups, we were joined by Maharees Conservation Association, Littor Strand Clean Coasts Group, Fenit National School, Rinn Rua Beach Watch and other groups, individuals, households and businesses.
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These groups tackled litter in different locations such as Inch Beach, Castlegregory, Littor Strand, Fenit, Banna, Tralee, Ventry and more.
18 pupils from Fenit NS joined the Big Beach Clean on Fenit Beach, on Saturday 17th September, hosting a beach clean and filling in the Clean Coasts marine litter data card to join the International Coastal Cleanup citizen science project.
Clean Coasts group Maharees Heritage and Conservation organised a beach clean at Brandon Bay on Sunday 18th September, and were joined by volunteers from other areas and groups, including Fahamore and Kilshannig. The group covered the area between west of Clocha Dubha and the Grotto and recorded their litter data online.
The Big Beach Clean is an annual call to action that runs as part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), operated internationally by Ocean Conservancy and invites communities and volunteers around the country to remove litter from around the Irish coast after the end of the bathing season.
This year, a record number of over 500 clean-ups were organised by volunteers who removed over 63 tonnes of litter nationwide. Scroll down for photos…
18 pupils from Fenit NS joined the Big Beach Clean on Fenit Beach, on Saturday 17th September.Clean Coasts group Maharees Heritage and Conservation organised a beach clean at Brandon Bay on Sunday 18th SeptemberClean Coasts group Maharees Heritage and Conservation organised a beach clean at Brandon Bay on Sunday 18th September.
.Representatives from Ballymac Vintage Club present a cheque to Glanageenty Walkways on Sunday evening.
A CHEQUE for almost €3,500 was presented to Glanageenty Walkways on Sunday evening after two recent fundraisers.
The funds of €3,419.32 were raised from both the 12th Annual Ballymac Vintage Car & Honda 50 Run and the Ballymac Vintage Club 1st Annual Tractor Run in August.
Ballymac Vintage Club wished to thank all who donated, supported, attended and took part in the events. Glanageenty Walkways also thanked everyone who made it a success as it means they can pursue further funding.
THE Fabulous Pharmacist, Laura Dowling, is coming to CH Tralee to mark the launch of Laura’s new supplement range Fabü Wellness.
Join them to celebrate at 6:30pm on Wednesday, September 28, for a live Q&A with Laura Dowling where she will delve into the world of vitamins and supplements.
You’ll be able to discover and shop Fabü Wellness range, participate in the live Q&A and get a chance to ask Laura Dowling all your supplement questions. Tickets are €10 and redeemable against purchase on the night. There will also be giveaways and spot prizes on the day.
FabÜ, is a unique new range of nutritional supplements that simplifies the search and merges the power of nature with the precision of science.
Formulated and developed by the winner of the prestigious 2022 Pharmacist of the Year Award, Laura Dowling, fabÜ’s scientifically targeted supplement formulations take the guessing game out of the endless list of supplements available on the market today.
The result is a product range combining just six to eight powerful key ingredients tailored specifically to your wellbeing needs.
Thanks to Laura’s incredible fascination with the wonderful powers of plants, herbs and mushrooms from across the world, fabÜ demonstrates perfectly how nature and science can work seamlessly together in absolute harmony.
Having witnessed a large volume of pharmacy customers, overwhelmed by the number of supplements on the market today, and after years of fielding questions from her now 55k+ Instagram followers as the @fabulouspharmacist, Laura wanted to simplify and improve the supplement offering.
“So many people are confused by the vast amount of generic ‘one size fits all’ nutritional supplements available,” she said. “Many of those supplements do not necessarily target their specific needs. You do not need to take the product with the most ingredients or every ingredient. Often you just need a tailored product that meets a specific need and plugs that gap in your diet or lifestyle”.
“This is why fabÜ is so special – high quality, minimal ingredients brought together using pharmacognosy (the study of plants, herbs and mushrooms), demonstrating how nature and science can be tailored to work together in harmony.”
TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel…
.Winners of the Forever In Blue Jeans competition Mary Woulfe and Dominic Moloney. Photo: John Kelliher
DAY two of Listowel Races saw another fantastic day of fun and racing in the fine weather.
On the fashion front there were plenty entrants in the inaugural Forever in Blue Jeans fashion event sponsored by O’Connors Hardware and Farm supplies.
The winners were Mary Woulfe and Dominick Moloney who received a €200 cash prize each. Mc’ed by Billy Keane.
Racing continues on Tuesday’s where the feature race is the Edmond and Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes €37,500 and the first race is off at 1.25pm.
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Tuesday also features a new Fancy Dress Competition where people are invited to dress up as your favourite superhero, TV or movie star, historical or cartoon character.
The week’s racing highlight – The Guinness Kerry National Steeplechase €200,000 (Grade A) – is on Wednesday and always attracts a huge crowd.
On Thursday, the feature race is The Listowel Printing Works Handicap €45,000 and the 1st Race is off at 1.25pm with the Best Dressed Man’s Competition sponsored by Ryles Menswear Tralee. Judged by Nathan McDonnell, there is an overall €2,000 value prize fund with first prize of a much coveted, tailor made, bespoke suit.
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Ladies Day is on Friday with a fantastic first prize is a trip for two to New York with spending money. There are also generous cash prizes of €1,000 for the Most Creative Headpiece and €500 for the Most Contemporary Outfit.
On Saturday there’s the sustainable focussed fashion competition which promotes and celebrates up-styling, recycling and vintage / pre loved style. Top international model, Sydney Sargent will judge this year and there are prizes for both male and female entrants.
There will also be live music each day and a wide selection of catering facilities on course including excellent corporate entertainment packages.
Tickets can be purchased online or at turnstiles on the day for €20 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & €25 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, with a 20% discount for groups of 20 or more. Visit www.listowelraces.ie for more information. Scroll down for photos…
Anne Leneghan at Listowel Races on Monday. Photo: John Kelliher.Mary Keane, Rachel Moynihan, Mary Browne, Margaret McAuliffe, Patsy Spring, Julie Anne Spring Healy at Listowel Races on Monday. Photo: John KelliherYvonne Kirwan, Susan Faye, Anne Wolverson from Dublin at Listowel Races on Monday. Photo: John Kelliher.Catherine Jordan, Lucy Finn, Augusta Doyle at Listowel Races on Monday. Photo by John KelliherEntrants in the Forever In Blue Jeans competition with sponsors Tina and Larry O’Connor, judge Ray Stack, Orla Diffily of Upfront PR and MC Billy Keane. Photo: John Kelliher.
It’s been a busy week with all our Squads now back to Training ;Our Senior Squad are into their third week of training, Junior A Squad training kicked off Wednesday followed by Junior B and Development Squads on Saturday. Wishing all four Squads the best of luck for the coming season.
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Swim Teacher Training
Over the weekend we hosted a number of Swim Teacher Training Sessions , all possible through Education Support Resilience Funding received through Sport Ireland in association With Swim Ireland .
Six candidates completed the training under Tutor Mary Garvey including five from Kingdom – Holly Boyd, Oisin O’Mahoney, Spela Cvar & Nigel Collins- all participating in Level 2 Swim Teacher Training & Mary Fitzsimmons who successfully completed Level 1.
Thanks to Tralee Sports Complex for all their assistance in facilitating the course and to all the swimmers who attended the sessions we hope you enjoyed it!
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International Children’s Games Presentation by Norma Foley
Our Swimmers who participated in the International Children’s Games 2022 in Coventry, together with Head Coach , Ger McDonnell , were all presented with Certificates of Achievement from Norma Foley TD last week in recognition of their performance at the Games.
Congratulations to Zala, Laurel, Lily May & Rachel who represented the county and country so well on an International Level.
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Munster Regional Development Programme 2
Congratulations to Cian Mason of our Senior Squad who was selected as part of the Munster Regional Development Programme 2 and attended an orientation and training day in UL on Sunday.
The programme will see Cian attend a number of training days , weekend training camp and an overseas Gala in the UK .
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Munster Skills Academy Squad 2022/23
Well Done to Mattias Collins from our Junior A Squad who was selected as part of the Munster Skills Academy Squad 2022/23, pictured here with Munster Coach Carlo Boni & Irish Olympian Finn McGeever at their Orientation Day in UL.
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Community Games National Finals 2022
Best of luck to our Kingdom Swimmers who will represent Kerry across a number of events in the Community Games National Swimming Finals in UL this weekend.
FIRST sparring session of the new season got underway last Tuesday in Tralee Boxing Club with boxers coming from Sunnyside BC in Cork and Ballyduff ABC to test their fitness in the ring here in Tralee.
The clubs were preparing novice boxers for the John Mahon Tournament in Limerick last weekend as well as knocking the ring rust off of some of their more experienced boxers in preparation for the new season.
TBC was delighted with the turnout and the quality of boxing displayed by boxers of all levels. We would like to congratulate all the young boxers on their bravery and heart for getting into the ring and hope they all learned well from their experience.
The coaches and committee would also like to extend our thanks to Tony and the crew in Ballyduff, and Ted and all from Sunnyside for facilitating a great night for the kids. You are always welcome in Tralee lads and ladies.
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On a less positive note, TBC was saddened to hear that our neighbouring club from Ballybunion, Cashen Vale BC are fighting for their survival without a home this season.
The club has been a huge part of the Kerry Boxing scene, and has produced numerous Munster and National Champions.
Cashen Vale amongst other clubs, have a long history of teaching the value of hard work and discipline to the young people of North Kerry and helping them to develop their fitness and self confidence through the sport.
We wish Paddy and all the lads the best of luck in finding a home and hopefully being able to continue on their great work with the kids of Kerry.
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Finally we would like to congratulate all of our 3 young boxers who competed in the John Mahon Tournament in Limerick over the weekend.
TBC could not be prouder of each and every one of them for stepping up to compete. Thanks to Kerry County Council community support fund, the competing boxers were provided with all the necessary equipment and gear needed to train for and compete on behalf of the club.
Jayden Mc Grath Hennessy faced a tough old rival in former Tralee Boxing Club boxer and current Munster champion Patrick Mc Carthy. Jayden put on his best performance to date against Paddy but was unsuccessful in the first match of the final day of the tournament.
Joe Moriarty was next into the ring for TBC in his first ever competitive bout. Joe got off to a fantastic start dropping his more experienced opponent at the end of the first round.
Unfortunately inexperience and a little bad luck meant that Joe was unable to capitalise on his first round success and narrowly lost on a decision. Joe came away with a silver medal and the utmost respect of all officials, boxers and spectators watching that incredibly close match.
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Last up representing TBC was Dmitrii Domrachev Jr. Dmitrii faced a very strong opponent who refused to take a step backwards throughout the fight.
After a scrappy start, Dima began to take control of the fight using his jab and forcing his opponent to come to the attention of the referee for constantly dropping his head.
A tough fight for both young men, Dima edged the win and a gold medal in his first performance with Tralee Boxing Club.
.Tralee Golf Club President Michael Barrrett held his 2022 Presidents Golf weekend at Tralee Golf Club . Seamus Mac Gearailt was the overall winner of the Presidents Golf prize. Pictured is Margaret Hayes President , Michael Barrett President , Winner Seamus Mac Gearilt , Catherine McCarthy Captain and Hugh O’Farrell Captain and winners. Photo By : Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus LTD
President Michael Barrett Prize – Results
1. Seamus Macgearailt 44 pts
2. Eamon O Sullivan 43 pts
3. Conor Kavanagh 42 pts
4. Jason Daly 41 pts
5. Donagh Shanahan 41 pts
6. Thomas E Dowling 40 pts
7. Kevin Lucey 40 pts
Gross Gerard Deegan 39 pts
Div 1. Joseph Roche 39 pts
Div 2. Daniel O Loughlin 39 pts
Div 3 James Kelleher 39 pts
Div 4. Billy Naughton 39 pts
Best Sat Joe Rogers 39pt
Best Sun Ger Mc Namara 38 pts
Front 9 Brian O Loughlin
Back 9 Kenneth Feeley
Past President Conor Stack
Seniors Michael Brosnan
Student Roan Grattan
9 hole Billy Myles
Guest Denis O Sullivan
Fixtures Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th MC 13 (Exchange with Dooks) sponsored by CC’s Dry cleaners
Ladies results
Wednesday 14th September 18 holes singles
1st Annette mc Auliffe 37pts
2nd Kay mc Namara 37pts
3rd Sharon Cahill 36pts
Fixtures :
Wednesday 21st 18 holes singles sponsored by Seamus O Sullivan Butchers
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th Exchange with Dooks MC 12 sponsored by the Grand hotel
THE Fabulous Pharmacist, Laura Dowling, is coming to CH Tralee to mark the launch of Laura’s new supplement range Fabü Wellness.
