MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS: will take place in St. Brendan’s Church on Saturday week, 19th November, at 6.30pm.
ANNUAL CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: Our Annual Church Gate collection will take place on the same weekend, Saturday Nov 19th and Sunday Nov 20th.
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
CLUB CARDS: Our Card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Monday and Thursday nights with the starting time at 9pm sharp.
CLUB LOTTO: This week’s (7th Nov) Jackpot, worth €2,550 was not won. The numbers drawn were 3, 11, 27, 32. The €20 winners were Fergus Dillon, Sheila Conway, Paul Prendergast and Peggy King, all c/o The Club; and Graham Rodgers, c/o Carmel O’Neill.
Next Week’s Jackpot will be worth €2,600.
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., 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=X529#Anchor Kirby’s Brogue InnMaguire’s Butchers Hussey’s P. Commane Books.
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is offered to the families of the following who died recently: Patrick Treacy, Moyderwell and formerly Ardfert and Kilmoyley; Tom Sayers, Clahane, Ballyard and formerly Kilmoyley; Annette Egan, Killerisk Road; Jerry O’Sullivan, Kevin Barry’s Villas and formerly Ballymullen; Dan Commane, Maynooth and formerly Haigs Tce; Michael Naughton, Swindon and late of Limerick (brother of Jim, our former Club Chairman and current Co. Board Delegate), Mary Herlihy (nee Daly), Gurrane, Firies and formerly Monavalley; and Jacqueline O’Neill Hussey, Doon and formerly Cloghers, Ardfert.
Lee Strand Tralee & St Brendan’s District Board League Final
Kerins O Rahillys 2-15
John Mitchels 1-04
Last Sunday saw us travel to Connolly Park to take on John Mitchels in this years town league final.
Taking the field with mainly a second string team, we still managed to control the game from start to finish.
With the elements against both sides and conditions particularly bad, we opened the brighter with midfielder Diarmuid O Sullivan converting two early placed balls, indeed O’Sullivan would continue to kick expertly throughout the contest with some superb frees from the ground.
As the half progressed we were completely dominant and this was rewarded on the scoreboard with points from Gearoid Hartnett, Ben Hanafan, Conor O’Sullivan (2) and Diarmuid O’Sullivan (3).
With a few minutes to go before the break , we were awarded a ‘45. This was taken by Diarmuid O’Sullivan, and for once he didn’t make a good connection, however his effort was dropping short and with a number of opposing players flapping at the incoming ball, it flew into the Mitchels net. This left us ahead at half time on a score line of 1-9 to 0-2.
The second half saw us make a number of substitutions ,with Gearoid Savage,Ryan OCarroll and Shane McElligott being introduced.Shane McElligott made an immediate impact with two quick scores from play.
Moments later came our second goal, this time coming from the impressive Conor O Sullivan, who cut through the John Mitchels rearguard and blasted an unstoppable shot to the roof of the net from twenty meters out, this brought the score to 2-11 to -02.
With the game now over as a contest , we added further scores from the busy Danial Bowler, a Gearoid Savage mark, a free from Diarmuid O Sullivan and another point from Shane McElligott.
John Mitchels did manage to get a consolation goal near the end , but in truth the team in blue were far superior and dominated throughout the field.
A good outing for the Strand Road men, particularly pleasing to give the fringe players an opportunity to get some well deserved game time, and to their credit they did not disappoint, playing some intelligent football from start to finish.
Team:R O’Connor,B Foley,S Nix,S Collins,TJ Heaphy,Karl Mullins,F Collins,D O’Sullivan(1-6)G Hartnett(1)B Hanafan(1) D Bowler(1) P Griffin, D O’Connor,K Crowe, C O’Sullivan(1-2).Subs Used , S McElligott(3), G Savage (1m),R O’Carroll,T Hoare.
Juvenile Academy players supporting the Senior team in Sundays Town League Final victory.
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN
Congratulations to our senior men and management…2022 Tralee/St. Brendan’s District Board League Champions. Captain last Sunday was Karl Mullins.
WELL DONE KITTY
This week, Kitty will be donating at least 20 inches of her beautiful hair to Rapunzel Ponytails while raising money for the LauraLynn – Ireland’s Children’s Hospice.
It’s a great cause so please give anything at all if you can.
Anyone who would like to contribute, can do so by using the following link:
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KittyBowler
Thank you!
U13 TRALEE DISTRICT
Tralee 2-05
Mid Kerry 4-06
The Tralee District team lost out to a gallant mid Kerry team in the cup semifinal last Sunday in John Mitchels pitch. Congrats to mid Kerry.
The Tralee team have progressed well in all competitions played.. Next Sundaythey play North Kerry in the shield final. Best wishes to all clubs and coaches in the Tralee district and especially to our coach Tricia and our players Córa, Aimee, Caragh, Aoife and Lily.
U17 TRALEE DISTRICT
Tralee 4-07
East Kerry 2-12
Well done to the Tralee team who defeated East Kerry last Sunday in the County Shield semi final. Representing Strand Road on this team are Keelan Coffey, Hollie Leane Katie Nix, Lily O’ Brien and Aoibhín O’ Connor MacCarthy along with coach, Danny Leane .
COSH GOALKEEPING ACADEMY
Goalkeeping Academy will continue next Saturday, November 12th in Pat Healy Park, Ballyrickard from 10 to 11.30a.m.
GLOVEGLU GOALKEEPING ACADEMY
A fab morning over in The Centre of Excellence last Friday morning. The girls and boys had an enjoyable session and were over the moon to see Sam there too. Thanks to everyone involved.
U14 TRIALS
Details to follow
U16 TRIALS
Details to follow.
MINOR TRIALS
Trials for the Kerry U18 minor panel commenced last Saturday morning bright and early in Churchill GAA grounds.
Best wishes to everyone!
Juvenile Notes
Huge Congratulations from all in the Juvenile Academy to the Team and Management who won the 2022 Tralee/St Brendan’s District Town League last Sunday. It was lovely to see so many of our Juvenile Players there to support and celebrare with the team.
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Our U13 Boys had there end of year day out last Monday in Predator Paintball and enjoyed lovely food in The Klub afterwards.
The boys had a great day out. The management team would like to give special thanks to Claire Walsh and Ciara Fitzgerald for all their work during the year they were a massive help to them.
A huge thank you also to the management for their time and dedication to this fantastic group of boys all year. We hope everyone enjoys the break and we look forward to seeing them all back again next year.
Thanks to our Main Sponsor Ballyseedy Garden Centre as always for their support.
Please keep an eye on your ClubZap in relation to Our Annual Juvenile Academy Medal Ceremony (U5s to U10s Boys and Girls) this friday 11th November at 6.30pm upstairs in The Club.
We are hoping to have full attendance if possible please. We look forward to seeing you all then.
Lotto COORDINATOR
Our club are looking for an honest ,trusted and committed club member to coordinate our weekly lotto,this would involve approx 2/3 hours work per week mainly on Mondays and Tuesdays,
If you are interested in helping out,please reply to Tony Corridon at secretary.kerinsorahillyskerry@gmail.com
Club Function Rooms to Rent.
The club currently have two function rooms available to rent.
The upstairs Pat Healy Room is a large function room perfect for exercise classes, seminars, meetings, private functions , parties etc.
Downstairs is a smaller more intimate venue again ideal for any event.
The rooms are available at hourly, daily or weekly rates.
For further information contact Katie at 087 6967542
Lotto Results
October 31st
15,16,17,27
No Winner of Jackpot €4,200
Match 3 winners €25
Marie O Sullivan DD
Draw for 4 €250 December 2022
David Buckley DD
Mary Kerins C/O Dollie
Paula O Sullivan C/O Rock St PO
Marion O Connor C/O Rock St PO
Paula Johansson
Next Weeks Jackpot €4,300
Condolences to the family of TJ O’Connor ,Spa Road, Tralee.
May he rest in peace.
There was no winner of our club Lotto jackpot of €3900 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 06,15,18 & 22. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
Jimmy Mulligan Tonevane
Caroline Clapham c/o Betty’s Bar
Pat Enright Portlaoise
Mary Reidy Blennerville
Ann & Brian O Shea Curraheen
Next week’s lotto will have a jackpot of €4000 and the draw will take place on Sunday night 13/11/2022 at 9:15 PM in Skelper Quanes Bar club lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaclub.com, Lotto tickets can be purchased from any club officer or at the following outlets:
O’Shea Shop and Service Station Blennerville
Poff Motors Dingle Road
Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers Manor
Noyeks Mile Height
Byrnesworth
Skelper Quanes
Keane’s Of Curraheen
Betty’s Bar
The Rock Inn
Many Thanks to All who contribute to our weekly club Lotto. The club cannot emphasize 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 club’s future viability. Please have your Lotto entries in by 7pm, every Sunday evening.
There was no winner of our club Lotto jackpot of €3800 on Monday night 31st of October the numbers drawn were 03,12,18 &26. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
Mary O Donoghue Camp
Nigel Hennessy c/o St Pats
Jimmy Savage Curraheen
Kay Griffin Ashgrove
Noreen McMahon c/o Rock Inn
Next week’s lotto will have a jackpot of €3900 and the draw will take place on Sunday night 06/11/2022 at 9:15 PM in Keane’s Bar.
Healthy Club Event
Another great turnout for last week’s couch to 5k the group braved the rain they ran 2.5k to Moran’s Shop and came back by Lohercannon to Blennerville. Well done to all keep up the great work. We look forward to continuing our Thursday evening couch to 5k at 7pm on Thursday evenings.
We have 2 more training runs progressively increasing the running time with the finale being the Tralee Park Run on the 19th of November. These runs will go ahead in the rain unless there is a yellow/ orange or red weather warning! Make sure to register for the parkrun to get your barcode so you can take part on the 19thof November at the link
We are doing a clothes collection for SVDP, if anyone is doing a wardrobe clearance before Nov 30th, we will be delighted to take any preloved items. Contact Irene to arrange collection 0871233254. Thank you for the community’s continued support for our school.
Rosary at Rath
Please be aware that this year Rosary at Rath will take place at 3pm on Tuesday Afternoons not Tuesday Nights when it normally took place.
Best Wishes
To Naomh Pádraig Over 35’s squad who will participate in the blitz in Dingle on Saturday next. Training has gone very well, and many former stars are hoping to turn back the clock.
Congratulations
To Blennerville/ Ballyard are who won Most Improved Area the Owen White Award from the Kerry Community Games Awards for 2022. Also, to everyone who makes it possible for the athletics to take part.
To Tim Moynihan who collected the MacNamee Award 2019 for the special focus on Kerry’s Golden Years. The Programme celebrated the best of Gaelic Football team of all time.
To Deirdre and Kieran Young on the birth of their baby boy Cillian Patrick.
To Robbie and Rebecca O Connell on birth of their twins Bobbie and Ellie.
Home Grown
Make sure to check out on Monday the 7th of November at 8pm the RTE Programme Home Grown, where James Costello is to be interviewed about his business Irish Green Guys as part of the show.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of TJ O Connor Spa Road, Eve O’Callaghan Camp, Nora Griffin Derrymore West and Tom Sayers Clahane Ballyard.
Race Night 2022: Next Friday the 11th of November is the big night when Na Gaeil will host their annual Race Night in the clubhouse and will also broadcast live on Facebook.
We welcome back the Tote which always adds an extra element of fun and excitement to the night.
This year will also include an Auction for a signed Kerry Jersey. Highlight of the night will be the “The Na Gaeil Gold Cup” with a top prize of €1,000 to the winner.
There will be prizes for the Best Dressed Man and the Best Dressed Woman as well as spot prizes on the night.
The Race Night Committee members are actively co-ordinating this year’s event and will be appealing to all club members to give their support in raising vital funds for our growing club.
Lotto results: Lotto Tue 1st November. No Winner. Numbers drawn were 3, 4, 27, 32. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Denis Dillane, Charlie & Mary Hartnett, James O’Sullivan, Colm Ó Conchubhair, Joe & Nora Clifford. Next week’s jackpot will be €1,500. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto
Mass: This Tuesday at 7.30pm, the annual mass for deceased members of the club will be held in the function room at the Na Gaeil clubhouse.
We would invite all members to attend. This year we intend to expand this annual event into a Founders’ Day to celebrate the first club meeting on 8th November 1978.
There will be food, traditional music and an opportunity for all members – past and present – to get together and share stories from the past 44 years.
Maybe you know someone who doesn’t get to the clubhouse so much anymore that you could bring along? Or maybe you have some memorabilia in the attic you’d like to share? We are looking forward to a lovely evening and hope you can join us.
Scór na nÓg: We will be rolling along with Scór na nÓg soon. It’s for children ranging in age from 4th class to under 17 who may be interested in drama, story-telling, recitation, traditional music or singing. If anyone is interested in this please get in touch with Margaret at 086-0855008.
Pop-Up Gaeltacht: The Pop-Up Gaeltacht will be back once more this Thursday night, 10th November. Why not dust down your cúpla focal and come along to enjoy the craic.
Trad Session: Our u17 player Seán Warr and a few of his friends will be bringing their “Timpeall an Teallaigh” trad session to the clubhouse again next Thursday 10th November. All musicians are welcome to come along and join in!!!
Soccer: Well done to Na Gaeil lads Ben O Sullivan, Eanna Leahy and Nathan Anthony who played with the Kerry u12 team yesterday against Limerick Desmond.
Girls Awards Night: The awards night for the juvenile ladies took place last night in the clubhouse. Girls from the U10, U12, U14 and U16 teams received their medals for the various competitions that they won. Thanks to Eddie, Meaghan and all the coaches for organising the event and to the staff in the bar for the lovely food they provided for the girls.
U13 Boys: Hard luck to our U13B team who were defeated by John Mitchels B in the Tralee/St Brendans District Div. 3 final yesterday on a scoreline of John Mitchels B 2-8, Na Gaeil B 1-6.
U17 Boys: The U17 Town League final against John Mitchels goes ahead tonight, Monday at 7pm in John Mitchels. Please come along to support the lads.
Bingo: Every Monday evening in Na Gaeil clubhouse at 8pm sharp. Over €1,000 in cash prizes guaranteed every week, with an accumulator jackpot in play each week. Double book €10, Single book €6, Mini book €3. Jackpot Sheets €2 each. Bus service available on 087-2817577.
Na Gaeil cycle club: Cycle each Saturday at 9am from Na Gaeil club. Everyone is welcome to come for a nice friendly cycle.
Cards: The weekly 45 card game is back. Every Wednesday night, starting at 9pm sharp. Bring your own partner or come along and we will get you a partner.
Notes: If you’d like anything included in the club’s weekly notes please send it to me atpro.nagaeil.kerry@gaa.ie before 9am on Monday and I’ll do my best to include it.
6AM FULL BODY STRENGHT AND CONDITIONING CLASSES FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS
Come along to the John Mitchels Hall at 6am on Tuesday and Thursday and avail of our free strength and conditioning classes being facilitated by George Bastible. All you need is motivation, an exercise mat and water. Open to all 18-year-olds and over.
MONDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS @ 7PM START TRAINING LIKE THE PROS OPERATION TRANSFORMATION STYLE FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS
Starting Friday November 11th at 7pm, come along to the Astro-turf and take part in a one-hour session with George Bastible. Open to all club members, players and parents from minor upwards. If you have the desire to be the best version of yourself, come to John Mitchels at 7pm on Monday and Fridays and increase your fitness levels and improve your lifestyle.
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UNDER 7 BOYS & GIRLS
Our under 7 boys and girls trained indoors this Sunday morning.
It was one of the last training sessions of the year.
The boys and girls trained very enthusiastically and with big smiles.
It is wonderful to see how their football skills have developed with each week.
We finished today’s session with some keenly contested relay races.
We will train again Sunday morning at 11am and as ever, new members are welcome.
U8/U10/GIRLS
Our season is now at an end and will see you all again next year.
U12 Girls
U12 girls & coaches held their awards ceremony and pizza party to celebrate the victorious year in which they won the north Kerry shield & Tralee town league.
The u12 girls were delighted to have Tanya O’Connor from the senior ladies to present both their medals on the night & the girls were also presented with a group photo, a great night was had by all.
Brain Nammock, Sharon Harris and James O Donoghue would like to thank parents for their commitment and help all year round
Huge thanks to the coaches also doing a fantastic job with the girls all year round.
We hope to see you all again next year.
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U14 GIRLS
Pizza, chips, cake and Taytos were the order of the day as the end of season party took place this evening for our u14 girls.
They received their North Kerry winner’s medals from Kerry Senior and our own Anna Stack, what a brilliant year it has been for our girls, we lost two finals and won one, so this evening was a celebration of all the hard work and dedication shown by them throughout the year.
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Special thanks to O’Mahony’s Bakery for the lovely cake.
Thanks to Anna for presenting the medals and who spoke so passionately to our girls about the importance of football in life and to keep going.
We say a huge thanks to the parents for their commitment throughout the year and last but not least to our mentors Denis, Padraig, John, Karen and Eric who have instilled the Mitchels spirit in these girls and who showed them that hard work and having fun is really what it’s all about here in John Mitchels.
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We also say best of luck to the girls who are moving up to the u16s.
Strength and conditioning training continues for girls Under 14s and Under 16s. Please check whats app messages for updates
U16 GIRLS
Strength and conditioning continues on Thursdays from 6.00pm-7.00pm. This is vital preparation for next season we ask all u 16s to attend
UNDER 9 BOYS
Our under 9 boys have now finished for the season and we look forward to welcoming you all back next season.
UNDER 11 BOYS
Our under 11 have now hung up their football boots for the year
We hope to see everyone again for next season.
Best of luck to all moving up the ranks to under 13s for next season.
UNDER 13 BOYS
The U13 B took on local rivals Na Gaeil on Sunday afternoon in the Town League Division 3 Final in Ballyseedy.
The wet conditions were very challenging for both teams, with John Mitchels playing into a strong breeze in the first half.
Despite the conditions, both teams played some great football and traded scores to finish the first half level on three points apiece.
Taking advantage of playing with the wind in the second half, the Mitchels boys went into the lead by scoring 1-1 before their opponents registered their first point of the second half.
Given the conditions scoring opportunities were not easy to come by. But the Mitchels team dug deep and added a further 1-3 to Na Gaeil’s 1-2, to finish victorious on a final score line of 2-7 to 1-6.
This was this team’s third final and third victory this year; having already won their County League and Central League finals. It was an amazing achievement by a very dedicated and talented team of young footballers.
Their commitment throughout the year has been exemplary and they are a credit to the John Mitchels club and their families.
UNDER 15 BOYS
Our under 15s have now finished for the season and have started their winter strength and conditioning programme. This will be vital preparation for next season. All players to attend.
UNDER 17 BOYS
We were due to play Na Gaeil in the final on Monday evening at 7.00pm throw in under lights.
The game will be home venue please come and show your support
SENIOR LADIES
Our senior ladies have now completed their season.
Strength and conditioning continues for the girls in preparation for next season.
Medal presentation for North Kerry cup will be held shortly full details to follow.
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SENIOR MEN
Mitchels played Keirns O Rahillys today in the town league final in Connolly Park under harsh weather conditions. Mitchels were up against it from the start down players due to injuries and not having a competitive game in a number of weeks.
Mitchels competed for the first half against the wind they conceded and easy goal just before the break, Strand road were a lot sharper in possession and Deserved their victory.
Best of luck to Strand Rd going forward representing Kerry.
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JUNIORS
Our Juniors have now finished their season and will reconvene again in due course.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Wednesday and Friday night. Eyes down at 8.30pm sharp.So come along to Chamfers John Joe Sheehy Road Tralee and enjoy the fun.
LOTTO
John Mitchels GAA Club Lotto Results: 6th November 2022
This week’s Lotto numbers are 16, 22, 24 & 31.
The numbers today were drawn by George Lowe and Paul Murphy.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2,200.00.
Congratulations to our four lucky dip winners this week:
€25.00: Mandy Hudson
€25.00: Gussie Blennerhasset
€25.00: Orla Broderick
€25.00: Mary Kerins
Next week’s Jackpot is €2,250.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Sunday 13th November 2022 at 11am.
Ticket sales close at 9am sharp. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: bit.ly/3LlAIYu
We thank you for all your support.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
We have a clothes bank on site having joined up with St Vincent De Paul to raise much needed funds for both John Mitchel’s and SVP. All donations welcome.
CLUB WALKWAY
Our walkway is open for everyone to enjoy so come along and take part in a healthy lifestyle. Please respect the rules of the walkway being a smoke free zone, with no cycling, studded boots or dog walking. Many thanks to the users of this facility for respecting these rules.
BOOT CLUB
Our boot club is now back if you want to drop off your old boots so they can be reused, feel free to drop them to reception.
JOHN MITCHEL’S SPORTS COMPLEX & CHAMFERS
If anyone is interested in hiring the hall for indoor soccer, basketball etc or our Astro turf please contact club reception on 066 7197070. 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 on 066 7197070 and we will be glad to assist
MEMBERSHIP
Our membership is now reopened again for the coming season. Sign up through the following link https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp…
Club Registrar Georgie Lowe is also at Ballyseedy every Sunday morning from 10am to 12 noon to take membership if this option works better for new and existing members.
SYMPATHY
On behalf of all in John Mitchel’s we extend a sincere sympathy to the family of the following:
Tom Sayers Clahane, Tralee, Kerry / Kilmoyley, Kerry
.Nicole McEllistrim (right) of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Tralee, accepts the Hi Style Award for Most Stylish Clinic from Amanda Brunker.
THERE were Tralee winners announced at the Hi Style Awards 2022 last weekend in Cork.
Maureen McCarthy of Brush N Blush, based in Milk Market Lane, won Hi’s Most Stylish Wedding Supplier 2022 at the Cointreau sponsored awards on Saturday night at the Clayton Silver Springs Hotel.
Meanwhile, the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee were also winners picking up the Hi’s Most Stylish Clinic 2022 and Seabody won the Hi’s Best in Wellness Business Product.
Maureen McCarthy accepts the Hi Style Award from Deric Ó hÁrtagáin..Mary O’Donnell accepts the award for Tralee company Seabody at the Hi Style Awards.
MINISTER for Education and Kerry T.D. Norma Foley today announced project approval for a state-of-the-art extension for Spa National School, Tralee.
This building project will cater for new accommodation on the site of the current school campus.
The extension plan will deliver a new mainstream classroom as well as two bespoke rooms to cater for the provision of special education.
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The school has received initial project approval and a design team and project manager will now be appointed to progress this project into the architectural planning process.
Minister Foley said: “I am delighted to announce this significant building project for the staff and students of Spa National School.
“This is an important project for the entire school community and will ensure they can continue to meet the needs of their students while also investing in the provision of special education in the community.
“I would like to congratulate everyone involved in advancing this project and I look forward to the work proceeding at pace.”
THERE was good news for 33 Kerry venues who have secured night-time economy support funding.
The pubs, nightclubs, cafes, and theatre venues have secured funding under Government’s Night-Time Economy Support Scheme.
Tralee pubs and venues which have secured funding are Bailys Corner, The Huddle Bar, The Blasket Bar, Turners Bar, Hennessy’s/The Barge, The Klub Gastrobar @Kerins O’Rahillys, The Nu Place Coffee Shop and Na Gaeil CLG.
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In total €4 million in funding is being made available to assist off peak entertainment in our towns and cities.
Welcoming the news, Kerry TD and Minister for Education Norma Foley said: “Kerry’s many pubs, nightclubs, cafes, and theatres offer a world famous, rich cultural product and is vital that Government continues to support and develop a thriving night time economy. A vibrant, diverse and inviting night-time economy is crucial for communities across the county and this funding will ensure that these venues continue to drive tourism, making our towns and villages more attractive places to live in and to visit.”
The full is of Kerry venues included in the funding are:
• ST JOHN’S THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE KERRY
• JACKS BAR KERRY
• HANNIGANS BAR & RESTAURANT KERRY
• THE NU PLACE LTD KERRY
• COURTNEYS BAR KERRY
• KILLARNEY PLAZA HOTEL KERRY
• KILLARNEY TOWERS HOTEL KERRY
• KILLARNEY AVENUE HOTEL KERRY
• THE KLUB GASTRO BAR KERRY
• RIADAS BAR & RESTAURANT KERRY
• THE HUDDLE BAR KERRY
• TURNERS KERRY
• SPILLANE’S BAR & RESTAURANT KERRY
• KERRY WRITERS’ MUSEUM KERRY
• KINGSTONS BAR & TOWNHOUSE KERRY
• CHRISTYS BAR KERRY
• WILD N HAPPY KERRY
• THE MERMAIDS KERRY
• O’SHEAS PUB, BANNA BEACH RESORT KERRY
• THE BLASKET BAR KERRY
• O’SULLIVAN’S COURTHOUSE PUB KERRY
• JD’S BAR AND VENUE KERRY
• EOIN DUIGNAN KERRY
• SCOTTS HOTEL KERRY
• ANCHOR BAR KERRY
• THE GREEN ROOM KERRY
• NA GAEIL CLG KERRY
• GREAT SOUTHERN HOTEL KILLARNEY LTD KERRY
• BAILY’S CORNER KERRY
• ROCHELLE LUCEY KERRY
• JOHN B KEANE BAR KERRY
• HENNESSYS BAR – THE BARGE KERRY
• BROOKLANE HOTEL KERRY
Alan Cantwell was at the InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy National Cup – Round 1 game on Saturday night to see the holders bow out at the first stage…
Andrée Michelsson baseline drive. Photo by Liam Ryan
DBS Éanna 85
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 79
Defending champions Garvey’s Tralee Warriors interest in this season’s InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy National Cup came to an end with defeat to DBS Éanna in Colaiste Éanna on Saturday night.
The Warriors led throughout the first half but relinquished the lead early in the third before seeing their dreams of retaining the Cup slip away from them in the final minutes of the game.
Coming into the game on the back of four League losses, the Warriors eyed this Cup tie as the opportunity to reboot and reignite their campaign.
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They started like a team on a mission with Daniel Jokubaitis opening the scoring with a booming effort from outside and when Dre Jackson, Matija Jokic, and Eoin Quigley were all in range the Warriors quickly built a 19-8 lead.
Éanna’s response came from Neil Lynch and Sean Jenkins but when Jokubaitis hit his third three and Jokic stepped to the board the Warriors continued to edge the early exchanges.
Eoin Quigley lays up for Warriors. Photo by Liam Ryan
Back-to-back Éanna scores from Lynch followed by a major score from Stefan Desnica cut the deficit to just 3. However, an Andrée Michelsson effort from inside late on gave the Warriors a 26-21 lead at the end of the first.
Dre Jackson stepped impressively to the Éanna board to open the scoring in the second quarter and Jokubaitis made it four threes for the evening before Romann Nelson also found his range from beyond the arc.
Éanna’s Kristian Andebaka also fired in from distance before Quigley and Jackson added for the Warriors and Jokic kept his side in front by virtue of 4 from 6 from the free throw line.
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But Nelson would have the final say in the half when firing in his third three of the quarter to cut the Warriors advantage to 41-38 at the long break.
Éanna regrouped to turn the game around with a 13-point volley kickstarted by Josh Wilson and followed up with a three from Jenkins that gave the hosts the lead for the first time in the game.
Dre Jacks and Marco Tomic battle for possession. Photo by Liam Ryan
Éanna captain Neil Lynch continued to threaten from the arc and his second three of the night pushed the hosts lead out to 51-43.
John Dowling had no option but to call a timeout to halt the onslaught and to their credit the Warriors responded to cut into the Éanna lead through Jokic and Jokubaitis.
Jackson followed up with a three and with Kieran Donaghy’s first score of the game edged the Warriors back in front by 54-53 with 2 minutes left in the quarter.
The Warriors finished the quarter in style with Jokic adding a quickfire six points and when Jackson fired in a belter from well beyond the arc the visitors led 63-58 at the end of the third.
Dre Jackson floats in a score. Photo by Liam Ryan
Éanna again produced an early run in the fourth to fire in an 11-point salvo with Wilson, Jenkins, Tomic and Andebaka all getting in on the act to move their side 69-65 ahead.
The Warriors resistance came in the form of a Jokubaitis score early on and when he fired in his fifth three of the night he cut the gap to a single point with 3 minutes on the clock.
Éanna’s Mark Reynolds and Marco Tomic were fouled out in quick succession but only after Tomic had banked in a cracking score to put his side back in front. Kieran Donaghy was heroic throughout the evening, particularly under his own board, and with Jokic equally effective at the other end the visitors were still well in the game with 2 minutes on the clock.
However with the Warriors in need of a killer score it was Éanna captain Neil Lynch that produced an inspirational and ultimately game winning three pointer.
Matija Jokic gets to the Éanna board unopposed. Photo by Liam Ryan
Both teams were now on team fouls and it was the hosts that made the most of the opportunities presented with Lynch, Andebaka and Jenkins flawless from the line.
Fergal O’Sullivan and Jokubaitis tried desperately to salvage the situation late on but the impressive Josh Wilson guided his side over the line with two perfect sets of free throws to seal an 85-79 win and set up a Cup quarter-final meeting with Energywise Ireland Neptune in Cork in early December.
Top scorers: Garvey’s Tralee Warriors: Daniel Jokubaitis 26, Dre Jackson 20, Matija Jokic 20
DBS Éanna: Josh Wilson 21, Neil Lynch 15, Sean Jenkins 14
• The Warriors travel to Galway next weekend to take on Moycullen, the only team to sit below them in the South Conference.
A win is absolutely essential with the in-form Emporium Cork Basketball and University of Galway Maree coming to Tralee for back to back home games on the 19th and 26th November respectively.
Tip off for the Moycullen v Warriors game next Saturday evening in the Kingfisher Arena is 7.00pm.
IT’S set to be a miserable Monday with Status Yellow wind and rain warnings issued for Kerry.
Met Éireann says a spell of very strong and gusty southerly winds will track eastwards on Monday. Damaging gusts of up to 110 km/h are possible.
As well as the wind, spells of heavy rain at times today may lead to localised flooding. Highest rainfall amounts in mountainous areas.
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The wind warning is valid from 11am to 9pm tonight with the rain warning already in effect also lasting until 9pm.
Looking at the rainfall radar on the Met.ie website, it looks like some heavy rain is on the way today with a respite for a while around 5pm for a few hours before more showers tonight.
Looking further ahead, Tuesday looks like a showery day with the rain clearing for a pleasant enough Wednesday with spells of sunshine, but the wet weather will be back on Thursday afternoon and Friday looks wet too.
The u12 girls were delighted to have Tanya O’Connor from the senior ladies to present both their medals on the night & the girls were also presented with a group photo, a great night was had by all.
MINISTER for Education and Kerry T.D. Norma Foley today announced project approval for a state-of-the-art extension for Spa National School, Tralee.
THERE was good news for 33 Kerry venues who have secured night-time economy support funding.
IT’S set to be a miserable Monday with Status Yellow wind and rain warnings issued for Kerry.