Monthly Archives: January 2023

GAA CLUBS

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club News

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Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown

The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, January 23rd at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 12,26, 30 and the bonus ball was 2.

Lucky Dip winners were as follows:
€50 – Alan O’Connor, Kenmare
€50 – Lucy Cotter, Bantry
€25 – Peigi Ruiseal, Baile na nGall
€25 – Nancy Coffey, Milltown
€25 – Anthony O’Connor, Milltown
€25 – John O’Connor, Keel

Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 6th 2023 at 19:30pm in the Clubhouse where the jackpot will be €13,000. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local 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.

New Senior Manager: Welcome
All involved in Milltown/Castlemaine GAA would like to welcome Tralee man Mark Bourke to the club. Mark will take over the reins of our Senior football side for the 2023 season as we make our return to Division 1 of the Credit Union County Senior Football League for the first time in a few years.

Our Seniors will also compete in the Mid Kerry League, Mid Kerry Championship and the Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Championship so plenty to look forward to over the coming months. We wish Mark and his management team the very best of luck and look forward to getting behind the side and showing our support for the season ahead.

Mid Kerry Senior Football League: 2023 Fixtures Announced
Milltown/Castlemaine will begin their 2023 season in two weeks time as fixture details have been confirmed for the Mid Kerry Senior Football League. The team have been drawn alongside Laune Rangers ‘B’, Cromane and Glenbeigh/Glencar and the schedule is as follows:
Round 1, Sunday 12th February at 2:00pm – Milltown/Castlemaine vs Laune Rangers ‘B’ (Home)
Round 2, Sunday 19th February at 2:00pm – Milltown/Castlemaine vs Cromane (Away)
Round 3, Sunday 26th February at 2:00pm – Milltown/Castlemaine vs Glenbeigh/Glencar (Away)

Milltown Castlemaine GAA Clothes Recycling Collection:

Our clothing recycling collection is now happening so we urge you to clean out your wardrobes of all unwanted clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, curtains, shoes etc and drop them to the Paddy Burke Memorial Park in Milltown.
This is a wonderful way of doing your bit for the environment and raising much needed funds for our club at the same time.

Kerry GAA Coaching & Games: Spring Workshop Programme
Kerry GAA Coaching and Games are running a series of Age Specific Practical Coaching workshops for Coaches over the coming weeks. The workshops are divided into three separate age cohorts and the sessions will focus on age specific development activities and games. The workshops will also focus on planning and the layout of sessions for each of the age groups.
The workshops will be regionally based with sessions in Tralee, Killarney and Milltown.  Further information in relation to dates and venues is available at the following link:

https://www.kerrygaa.ie/coach-education-workshop-programme/

Mid-Kerry GAA Coaching Workshops
Mid-Kerry GAA, via GPO P.J. Reidy are hosting workshops for Club Coaches in the Mid-Kerry region at the moment.
The workshops will run for a number of Wednesday’s and anyone interested can go no matter what level they coach at.

Club Merchandise & Club Shop

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club gear and merchandise is now available to buy online from both the Club Shop and direct from O’Neill’s.

The Club Shop contains details of the large amount of branded Milltown-Castlemaine & Kerry stock we have available within the club, for immediate delivery, please use the link to check stock levels and sizes.

https://milltowncastlestore.sumupstore.com/

If you cannot find what you are looking for in the club store, then club gear is also available to purchase online in our dedicated O’Neill’s club shop. This site has everything from jerseys to playing gear to wet gear for supporters.

https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/milltown-castlemaine-gaa.html

Items for the Club Notes
If you have any items for inclusion in the weekly notes, then please contact the club’s PRO Dara O’Connor on 086 268 8674 before 20:00 on Sundays.

Team Updates
Our club teams have finished up for 2022.

GAA 4 All – Finished for the season.
MC MINIS – Finished for the season.
U7 Boys – Finished for the season.
U8 Girls – Finished for the season.
U9 Boys – Finished for the season.
U10 Girls – Finished for the season.
U11 Boys – Finished for the season.
U13 Boys – Finished for the season.
U15 Boys – Finished for the season.
Minors – Finished for the season.

We look forward to welcoming our players back in 2023 and further details will follow in the time ahead regarding when the new season will commence for the respective age groups.

Team Enquiries
If you want to join your local club, one of the fastest growing clubs in the county, please contact one of our members below:
For GAA-4-All 4 players; contact Gillian Twiss on 0877678108
For MC Mini players (U6); contact Colin McKenna on 087 068 7653.
For U7 to U11 players; contact Liam Doherty on 086 041 3593
For U-13 & Older players; contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053
For anyone New to the Area, who would like to get involved with the club, please contact Ian Twiss on 087 252 1053

General Enquiries
For any other queries, please send an email to our Secretary or Chairperson at the following addresses:
secretary.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie
or
chairperson.milltowncastlemaine.kerry@gaa.ie
For emergencies, please call 087 409 3530 (Club Mobile Phone).

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News

Over 400 Patients Waiting On Trolleys At UHK In January

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JANUARY saw 411 patients waiting on trolleys in University Hospital Kerry, the highest number for the month since the same month in 2020.

Back in January 2020 there were 418 people waiting on trolleys at UHK, the highest since records began back in 2006.

The monthly Trolleywatch figures compiled by the Irish Nurses and Midwives organisation shows that the number of patients on trolleys in hospitals around the country was 11,289 in January.

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INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said: “A lack of adequate planning has put unnecessary stress on nurses and the patients they are trying to provide care for throughout the month of January. The number of patients on trolleys in wards outside our emergency departments have been unacceptably high. This practice should not be allowed to continue as a measure to try take pressure off our emergency departments.

“According to two recent opinion polls, over 75% of people would not visit an Emergency Department. The strategy of telling people to not attend hospital will have knock-on effects across the health service for months to come.

We cannot continue to accept the wait until things get unbearably bad approach before an attempt is made to lessen the pressure on our public hospital system. Nurses and their patients deserve better than this.”

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News

Brendan Griffin Will Not Stand At Next General Election Citing Family Reasons

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Minister Brendan Griffin.

KERRY Fine Gael TD, Brendan Griffin, says he will not stand in the next general election for family reasons.

Speaking to Jerry O’Sullivan on Radio Kerry’s ‘Kerry Today’ programme this morning, Deputy Griffin, who has been a TD since 2011, said he wants to spend more time with his wife and two sons.

“I have two young sons at home and I have missed an awful lot of their childhood and I want to be around for the remainder of their childhood,” said the 40 year old from Keel.

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Deputy Griffin informed party members and local councillors yesterday of his intention not to run in the next election.

He thanked party members for their support and advice over the years and hoped they will understand the decision he has made. He said he will continue to work for the party in putting together a team to retain the party’s seat in the county.

Deputy Griffin said he has no plans yet for what he will do after the next election.

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GAA CLUBS

Austin Stacks GAA Juvenile Club News

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PEIL FAOI 7: Our U7s had another successful session on Sunday last in the Mercy Mounthawk Gym. Every 6 and 7 year old had great fun! To those from the greater Rock area we say: never venture, never win…don’t miss out on being a Rockie. Beidh fáilte roimh gach mac máthar….everybody welcome.

Mounthawk Gym is the place…and bring a friend! So, next Sunday again, boys, at 10am i gCnoc an tSeabhaic. See you all in ‘The Hawk’! Your bainisteoirí/mentors/helpers: William Kirby, Kevin O’Leary, Amy Lucid, Martin Courtney, Joe Kinsella, St John Hegarty, Liam Walsh, Séamus Mac Gabhann.

PEIL FAOI 9 More great U9 football was played at the Mercy Mounthawk Gym on Sunday last. Well done, everybody! Next Sunday’s session will commence at 11am in the Mercy Mounthawk Gym. Everyone welcome! Bainisteoirí: Michael Lynch, Tim McMahon, Mikey Collins, Kevin Counihan, David Lucid, Richard Long, Dara Ó Lúing, Éamonn Ó Scannláin.

PEIL FAOI 11: Last Sunday’s workout was enjoyed by all, both players and mentors….goodmovements, stylish football and great drive were seen by all who attended. It’s The Green CBS Astroturf Pitch again on Sunday next at 11am. Remember….Under 11s at 11.oo! Encourage a friend to accompany you next Sunday….the more players the better the panel! Fáilte roimh chách! Bainisteoirí: Colm Mangan, Wayne Quillinan, Brendan Smith, Jonathon Magnier, Kieran O’Flaherty.

SCÓR na nÓG: Like to be part to be part of Scór na nÓg ’23? If interested, please contact Carmel O’Neill. Míreanna iomaíochta: a four-person table quiz team, a grúpa ceoil, solo singing, a five-person (boys or girls) ballad group, a figure dance, a set, a recitation/dán/scéal.

PEIL FAOI 13: (i) The U13 boys, with the help of Jack Ó Muireagáin, will continue with their Friday night football sessions at the Kerry Sports Academy, Munster Technological University, Dromtacker.

(ii) These enthusiastic footballers were out early on Sunday morning last andenjoyed an excellent session on the GAA Astroturf at MTU North Campus. B’e Tim McMahon a bhí i mbun na n-imeachtaí. More of the same on Sunday next.

(iii) The coaches ask the boys to keep up the commitment shown so far in being their best and in willing to learn. Continue to practice the skills and enjoy your football, lads! Bainisteoirí: Dan Ahern, Donal Corcoran, Ciarán Murphy, Micko Horan, Gearóid Ó Tíocháin, Brian Horgan, Kyle Fitzgibbon, Jack Ó Muireagáin. (D.Ahern)

IRELAND LIGHTS UP ~ CLUB WALK: Another great walk took place on Tuesday (31th). One may log one’s kilometres by downloading the My Life App….getirelandwalking.ie. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Next week again agus tóg cara leat…mar…giorraíonn beirt bóthar agus i dteannta a chéile is fearr sinn!

COLÁISTÍ….ROCK PLAYERS IN COLLEGE GAMES: (i) Our sympathies to the Mercy Mounthawk U19 senior boys who were unfortunate v Coláiste Bhréanainn in last week’s semi-final of the Corn Uí Mhuirí competition. We followed our Rock lads with interest and with pride ach, faraor géar, it wasn’t to be. Beidh lá eile ag Michael Tansley, Jack Murphy, Daniel Kirby, Cillian Litchfield, Paddy Lane, Noah Townsend, Ben Murphy agus Liam Carmody.
(ii) Banteer was the Saturday afternoon hotspot for our gaiscígh and their tense supporters as foireann Faoi 19 an Ghaelcholáiste lined out against formidable Hazelwood College (Coláiste na Collchoille) opposition at the state-of-the-art new 4G pitch.

This quarter-final tie was a ‘must win’ for the Gaelcholáiste and they began as they meant to go on with a sublime point from Gavin Ó Caoimh about five minutes into the first half. From there the Gaelcholáiste lads managed to see out the first half in relative calm, in composed form, with Cian Ó Duilleáin ruling midfield by wrestling high balls from his opponent.

They entered an tarna leath with two points over the Hazelwood boys, who returned to the Astro field in efficient form. Highlights from the nail-biting second half included some incredible wide-angle scores from Stacach Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, ably provided by his brother Luke.

Our laochra refused to let two late goals reduce their grip on the game and managed to see out this entertaining tie with a final cracking score from an tUasal Ó Cathasaigh.

Celebratory pitch invaders included Rory Ó Loinsigh and the laochra look forward to a fine homecoming on Monday morning when they will, no doubt, be endlessly praised by their cairde scoile. Coláiste Naomh Pádraig, Castleisland, remain their final opponents sa chraobh chinniúnach; tá an t-am agus an suíomh fós le socrú.

Bígí linn when fixtures are confirmed: these dynamic and talented laochra, who clinched this hard-fought tie with their skill, have more than earned your support! Comhghairdeas ó chroí libh! An bhfeicfear Corn Sheáin Uí Mhurchú i dTobar Mhaigh Dor i gceann cúpla seachtain?

(iii) The Tralee CBS (Faoi 16½) boys are due to face Coláiste Bhréanainn in the final of the Dunloe Cup (Kerry colleges) competition. Táimid ag tnúth go mór leis an gcluiche! Idir an dá linn, Ryan O’Driscoll, Rónán O’Carroll, Fionnán Ryan, Donnacha Horgan and their fellow panelists continue to train diligently!

(iv) Mórchomhghairdeachas le Meánscoil Chnoc an tSeabhaic a bhuaigh ar Choláiste Dhún Iascaigh, Co. Thiobraid Árann, in the Munster Schools Senior B semi-final le haon chúilín amháin…2-12 to 2-11. Éacht agus mórghaisce! They’ll play in the provincial final in mid-February. Rock representatives on the panel: Holly O’Brien, Róise Ní Dhónaill, Mary Moore and Grace Reidy.

BAINISTEOIRÍ FAOI 15: Theo Diggin, Pa Laide, Morgan O’Connell, Ger Hobbert, Frankie Murphy.

PEIL FAOI 17: The Rock U17s challenged Ballymac i bPáirc na mBan Rialta, Connolly Park, on Sunday last in the Minor Town League (2023). It was a tight match on a pitch that has weathered well over the winter.

Our boys finished the encounter with a well-deserved 0-4 victory. A fine result for a first outing. Well done, boys! An fhoireann bhuacach: Steven Conway; James Fisher, Donnacha Horgan, Ciarán Kavanagh; Tomás Ó Conaill, Pádraig O’Halloran (captaen); Jack Barrett, David Lucid, Tomás Deregee; Liam Ó Conaill, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Oiliver Lata; Fionnán Ryan, Cormac Bastible, Ryan McMahon, Barry Nagle, Rory Ó Loinsigh, Alex Touhy.

The next game has been scheduled for Ardfert (v Ardfert) on Saturday 11th February. Best wishes, boys! Bainisteoirí: Richie Conway, William Kirby, David Scanlon, Shane Lucid, Darragh O’Brien, Damien Ryall.

CLUB LOTTO: (i) All Rock supporters are earnestly requested to support the Rock Street Post Office club lotto competition. The winning club will have exclusive sales of its club lottery tickets in Rock Street Post Office for the next 3 years.

This would greatly help our thriving club. Club supporters need only ask for a token for each transaction completed at the post office between now and Friday 31st March. He/she then puts the token into the Austin Stack Club collection bucket in the post office.

By the end of March all the tokens will be counted and the club with the most tokens will be deemed the winner. Tokens can be requested for the following transactions: €4 tv licence saving stamps, registered letters, parcel postage, bill payments, phone top-ups, phone sales, dog licences, foreign exchange dealings, bank lodgements and withdrawals. (A single postage stamp doesn’t count as a transaction). Please support your club.

(ii) Thanks to all our present supporters and promoters of the club lotto: (i) Maguires’ Butcher Shop, Caherslee, (ii) Ollmhargadh de Barra, Upper Rock Street,

(iii) Paudie Commane’s Bookshop, Rock Street,

(iv) The Burger Shack, Monavalley, (v) O’Flynn Interiors (Malachy Nagle), Lower Rock Street,

(vi) The Brogue Inn, Lower Rock Street,

(vii) Husseys’ Deli, Prince’s Quay,

(viii) Carmel O’Neill and others,

(ix) www.austinstacks.ie

(x) and/or on https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=X529#Anchor

SIOPA AN CHLUB: Official Austin Stack Club merchandise – available to order onwww.oneills.com

AN RAIBH ‘FHIOS AGAT? Corn Uí Mhuirí is the cup presented to the winners of the Munster Post Primary Schools Senior Football A championship….the top level Gaelic football championship for secondary schools in Munster.

The competition was established in 1927 by Dr. Éamonn O’Sullivan and Canon Breen at a meeting in Mallow. Since the 2018/2019 season, the competition moved from Under 18.5 to Under 19. The present holders: Coláiste Bréanainn, Cill Airne. A list of Munster titles by Kerry schools: Coláiste Bréanainn…23 (may shortly be 24!!); The Green…16; Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne…6; Coláiste na Sceilge…4.

SINSIR CHIARRAÍ: Sympathies to Dylan, Jack’O and Greg v Dún na nGall. Didn’t Greg do well while on the pitch…..looked strong and seemed in fine form! Best of luck next Sunday! An Charraig Abú!

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Sport

Tralee Golf Club News

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RESULTS AND FIXTURES

Results of Captains Drive In Competitions – Sponsor Ahern Motors

Front 9
1. Angela Enright, Paula O Sullivan, Eleanor O Dowd, Pearl Mc Guillicuddy 53pts

2. Carole Doody ,Michael Lawlor, Mgt Murphy, Kealin O Keeffe 52 pts

3. Adrian O Gara, Paddy O Donoghue, Mgt O Donoghue, P N Barrett 50 pts

Back 7.
1.Ella Moynihan, Sophie Moynihan, Lucy Grattan, Mgts# Hayes 39 pts

2. Captain Martin, Captain Kathleen, President Teddy, President Joan 38pts

3. Antoinette Sayers, John Sexton, Jason Daly, Padraic Coughlan 37

Par 3 Barrow Beag

1. Denis Kelly, Pat O Donnell, Peter Naughton, Bertie Dorrington =27.2

Fixtures

5th February 2023 – 4 person champagne Am Am, any combination.

6th Feb  4 person Am Am  semi open any combination

11/12th February – Castle Bar Spring League, Garvey’s Spring League

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Sport

Kerry Badminton Association News

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First Championship of 2023

Last Friday, we held the first of this years championships in Tralee Sports Complex. The division 1,3&5 mens and ladies singles took place.

Once again, it was great to see such a big entry and also lovely to see people come along to support and see the competition play out.

On the night, the Moyvane club came out the most successful with players from the club winning 3 of the 6 titles up for grabs on the night. Some great games were played out on the night and everyone seemed to be glad that the championships were back and were getting to the bigger competitions of the season.

There a huge entry in the division 5 mens and ladies competitions which was great to see as it also allowed those who lost there first games to have another go in a plate competition. The same opportunity was afforded to the division 3 men as the draw there was also big enough to allow it.

Results:

Martin Stack Moyvane Club in action as he won out the Division 5 Kerry Singles title. Photo: Thomas Bradley

Division 5 Men:

Winner: Martin Stack (Moyvane)

R. Up: Pat Reidy (Tralee)

Plate: Winner: Padraig McMahon (Ballybunion)

R. Up: Jack Muldarry (Killarney)

Division 5 Ladies:

Winner: Fiona Buckley (Moyvane)

R.Up: Grainne Twomey (Ballybunion)

Mikie Bellov Flanagan, Listowel Club in action as he won the Division 3 Kerry Singles title. Photo: Thomas Bradley

Division 3 Men:

Winner: Michael Belov Flanagan (Listowel)

R.Up: Cian Liston (Listowel)

Plate: Winner: Rahad Rahman (Killarney)

R. Up: Alvin Fahad Rahman (Killarney)

Division 3 Ladies:

Winner: Bridget McCarthy (Moyvane)

R. Up: Adele O’Brien (Killarney)

Division 1 Men:

Winner: Tom Bourke (Kingdom)

R. Up: Fergal Hannon (Listowel)

Division 1 Ladies:

Winner: Edel Broderick (Kingdom)

R. Up: Deina Vesko (Listowel)

Edel Kenny KingdomCastleisland Club in action as she won the Division 1 Kerry Singles title. Photo: Thomas Bradley

Next up is next Friday the 3rd of February when the other two divisions play out there singles competitions. The division 2 and 4 mens and ladies singles takes place this coming Friday in the Tralee Sports Complex from 7pm.

Munster Senior & E closed Competition.

The Munster Senior and grade E competition took place Sunday last in the new SETU arena in Waterford. Several of our Kerry players travelled to this competition on the day.

In the grade E competition, Kelvin McNally (Listowel) won the grade E mens singles beating Yee Shik Tan from Cork in 2 sets 21.17 and 21.12. He also got to the final of the mixed with his partner from Clare after beating Adele O’Brien (Killarney) and her partner from Limerick in a closely contested 3set first round game.

Kerry also had players that travelled to the Senior competition who played very well on the day but were beaten by very strong competition in a series of close games.

Finally a big congratulations and well done to Sinead Galvin and Miriam Rohan who travelled to Lisburn in Northern Ireland to the Ulster Masters. Sinead won the singles in her respective age category and then Miriam and Sinead joined forces and came runners up in the ladies doubles.

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Sport

Kingdom Swimming Club News

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Future Challenger Jan 29th-

Meet 3 of the Future Challenger series took place Sunday, Jan 29th in UL, providing another great opportunity for our younger swimmers to compete across a number of events with clubs throughout Munster.

Many thanks to our Coaching team of Nigel Collins, Ciara Fields & Gerard Pierse, Team Managers Melissa Costello & Kerry Long, Tim O’Connell, top table, Pat McTigue ,referee, volunteers and supporting families .

Coach Report from Nigel Collins–

Overall the swimmers were from Junior B and the development squad, with close on 5 months of training down each swimmer recorded strong new times for their chosen events, all other swimmers made PB’s by considerable margins from previous times, it was delightful to see some new hopefuls breaking through with impressive times for what was for some their first real Gala, so the Kingdom has lots to be hopeful for.

We were supported on deck by a fantastic team who all worked tirelessly to ensure that our swimmers enjoyed the day, our traveling parent contingent could be well heard from the gallery, it would seem that all our swimmers had a great day in the water and on deck with strong friendships evident throughout.

Upcoming Galas–

Munster Schools Championships Feb 4th (Minor) 5th (Senior)

Community Games Swimming Feb 12th

McCullagh International Meet Feb 24th-26th

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Entertainment, News, WHAT'S ON

Lixnaw Native Leanne Looks Forward To Performing In ‘Don Pasquale’ On Siamsa Stage

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Leanne Fitzgerald and Ben Escorio in Don Pasquale. Photo: Pat Redmond

A LIXNAW native says she’s looking forward to coming back to performing on the Siamsa stage on when the acclaimed ‘Don Pasquale’ comes to Tralee on February 11.

Mezzo-soprano Leanne Fitzgerald has her family to credit for her artistic upbringing. Having an Irish dancing master for a grandmother and a keen local theatre actor for a father, she grew up around creativity and was always the most enthusiastic singer in her primary school classes.

At the age of eleven, she took up the violin at the Kerry School of Music, and soon after began attending Tralee Stage School where she stayed for five years. At sixteen, she began singing lessons with Sharon Reidy in Abbeydorney which ignited her passion for opera.

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Leanne went on to complete a degree in Music Performance at the TU Dublin Conservatory of Music and Drama, where she landed her first opera role in Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld.

She made her professional debut soon after graduating, in Adams’ Nixon in China with Wide Open Opera in 2014, recalling the vast scale of the production as something which stood out to her.

After doing multiple productions with both Wide Open Opera and Opera Theatre Company (which later merged to become Irish National Opera), Leanne took a break from her opera career to join Chamber Choir Ireland, Ireland’s flagship choral ensemble with whom she sang for six years.

Ben McAteer, Leanne Fitzgerald, Graeme Danby and Kelli-Ann Masterson in Don Pasquale. Photo: Pat Redmond

Performing at home in Kerry is something Leanne has enjoyed throughout her life, calling it“an absolute joy”.

Knowing how keen Kerry audiences are in supporting the arts, she cites this reason for the recent growth of Irish audiences coming to Kerry to perform in the likes of Siamsa Tíre, St John’s Theatre Listowel, Dingle, Cahersiveen and Killarney.

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Leanne’s first experience performing in Siamsa Tíre was at the tender age of eleven, playing Aoife Flanagan in John B Keane’s The Field, alongside Mick Lally and Mary McEvoy.

Although she has enjoyed many performances in Siamsa Tíre with the Tralee Stage School, Tralee Musical Society and others, her performance in Irish National Opera’s Don Pasquale on Saturday 11 February will mark her professional opera debut, something she feels isincredibly special to mark in her home county.

“To have a milestone like this in my career at home is just amazing. I’m really looking forward to seeing some familiar faces in the audience!”

Leanne is confident that Kerry audiences will love Don Pasquale, which received a five star review from the Irish Times and enjoyed sold out performances in December.

“I think audiences were kind of surprised at how funny it was when they came to see it last year. Our director Orpha Phelan did such a wonderful job creating this little world of madness for us to live in!”

If you’re a first-time goer or a regular opera patron, she’s confident that there’s something for everyone in this timeless comedy.

“Leave any preconceived notions ofwhat an opera should look like at the door…this production breaks all the rules!”

Don’t miss Leanne in Irish National Opera production of Donizetti’s sparkling DonPasquale, coming to Siamsa Tíre on Saturday 11 February. Tickets available by clicking here.

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News

Information Evenings To Recruit Foster Carers In Kerry

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TUSLA Kerry is seeking foster carers across the county and will hold information meetings in mid-February at venues around the county.

The information evenings will take place from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the following locations.

• Listowel: Listowel Arms Hotel, 15th February

• Killarney: Scotts Hotel, Killarney, 15th February

• Dingle: Benner’s Hotel Dingle, 15th February

• Kenmare: Kenmare Family resource centre, 16th February

• Caherciveen: College Arms meeting venue, 16th February

• Tralee: The Rose Hotel, 16th February

For more information visit: www.fostering.ie Call: Freephone 1800 226 771 or Email: tusla.fostering@tusla.ie

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Business/Property, News

North Kerry Based Agency Nominated For Spider Award

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Aidan O’Carroll of Avalanche Designs.

A BALLYDUFF-BASED company has been nominated for a Spider Award.

Founded in 1996, the Spiders are the most esteemed digital awards ceremony in Ireland. As the longest-running digital awards programme in Ireland, they are dedicated to recognising companies and individuals driving digital excellence in every aspect of their ethos.

Avalanche, founded by Ballyduff man Aidan O’Carroll, is nominated in the Small Agency Of The Year category.

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“This is our 6th nomination in nine years and our first win at the Spiders would be a fantastic way to kickstart the new year and the challenges that 2023 will no doubt bring with a very uncertain horizon for people & businesses all over Ireland for varying reasons,” said Aidan.

This nomination is a vindication of the wonderful work put in by everyone at Avalanche over the past year, each of whom, are much cleverer than I and they have my heartfelt gratitude for their hard work and dedication that has led us to be nominated for this prestigious award at the Spiders.”

The awards will be presented at a ceremony at The Mansion House in Dublin on Friday, March 3.

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Austin Stacks GAA Club News

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MINOR FOOTBALL: Austin Stacks 1-9; Ballymac 1-6.

This first round of the Tralee/St. Brendans League played in Connolly Park on this Sunday (29th Jan) ended in a three points win for our lads after a good display by both sides.

We led by 0-5 to 0-2 at half time and that was still the difference between the sides at full time with a goal and four points coming from both teams during the second period. Oliver Lata was our goal scorer half through the half with the Ballymac goal coming in the 55thminute.

Team: Steve Conway, James Fisher, Donnacha Horgan, Ciarán Kavanagh, Tomás O’Connell, Padraig O’Halloran (Capt), Jack Barrett, David Lucid, Thomas Deregee, Liam O’Connell, Gavin Casey (0-2 frees), Ryan McMahon, Fionán Ryan, Cormac Bastible (0-1 free), Oliver Lata (1-3).

Subs used: Barry Nagle, Alex Tuohy (0-2), Rory Lynch (0-1).

Round 2 is fixed for next Saturday week (11th Feb) with an away trip to Ardfert.

SUPPORTERS CLUB NIGHT:  Austin Stacks are happy to announce our first supporters’ night in the Club Bar will take place on this coming Saturday night (4th Feb) from 8pm. We will be honouring our 4 Kerry Senior Men’s players also club & Kerry Senior player Aoife Dillane and Darragh Long (joint manager) Kerry LGFA.   Our Super Supporters award will also be unveiled on the night.  Be sure to join us,  finger food, music, spot prizes along with other special guests on the night.

WAYNE GUTHRIE: All in the Club wish Wayne Guthrie every success as he moves to the Kerry FC. Wayne  has spent a glittering career with our Senior Team over the past 15 seasons, making his Senior Co. Championship debut away back in May 2008 in a round one game against Killarney Legion.

Between then and last October he has lined out on 48 occasions in the SF Co. Championship. Only five other Club players have made more Championship appearances – Kieran Donaghy, Ger O’Keeffe, Mikey Collins, Ger Power and William Kirby. Best of luck again Wayne in your new venture.

IRELAND LIGHTS UP:  Our next walk will be at 7pm on this Tuesday evening (January 31st). There will be support around the club to help with registration from 6:30 pm.

Please remember you can also participate outside of the walks to help us reach the end goal of 4,000 km. Just download the Irish Life (my life) app and select Austin Stacks GAA as your chosen club.  Every step counts.

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 (30th Jan) Jackpot worth €3,150 was not won. The numbers drawn were 11, 13, 26, 30. The €20 winners were Mandy Furey, c/o On Line; Willie Goulding, Mark Teahan and Brian McKivergan, all c/o The Club; and Sonny Healy, c/o Richard.

Next Week’s Jackpot will be worth €3,200.

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: Lilian Brosnan (nee McGrath), Castleisland and formerly St.Brendans Park; Thomas Lucey, Leam, Kilflynn and formerly Laurel Court; and Timmy (Tadgh) Foley, Knockmoyle and formerly Lohercannon.

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St Pats GAA Club News

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Registration 2023 

Now that some of our teams have resumed training and others will be resuming shortly players and coaches please register your membership of the Club for 2023.

One of the benefits of registering as a playing member of the GAA or LGFA via the Club is that in the event of an injury sustained playing or training resulting in medical expenses it may be possible to claim a level of refund from the GAA or LGFA Injury Benefit Fund. However any player seeking to benefit from the Injury Benefit Fund must be a registered member of the GAA or LGFA on Foireann at the time of injury

The respective Injury Benefit Funds are self-funded entirely from the GAA and LGFA funds with no outside involvement. The Injury Funds are not an insurance scheme. The Injury Funds are set up to assist members with some reimbursement for medical expenses incurred due to an injury sustained playing Gaelic football.

The respective Injury Benefit Funds do not seek to compensate fully for injuries sustained but to supplement other Schemes such as Personal Accident or Health Insurance. The GAA and LGFA Schemes only provide cover for unrecoverable losses up to the limits specified under the respective Schemes. More details can be viewed onhttps://learning.gaa.ie/InjuryFund or https://ladiesgaelic.ie/resources/injury-fund/

Foireann Mobile App 

A Foireann mobile app is now available, and this is the only official membership and communications app for GAA, LGFA & Camogie clubs. The app is available for both iOS (via the Apple Store) and Android devices (via Google Play).

The Foireann Mobile app makes it even easier to manage your Foireann profile and all the ways you interact with the Club. We ask all members to download the app as it will make it easier to manage membership, update contact details and keep up to date with team activities .

The Foireann membership and communications app is fully integrated with the Foireann membership system – members can log in on the app with their existing Foireann account to see upcoming events which includes event details for anyone in your Family. The app also puts news, fixtures and results in your pocket so you can stay up to date with the most important and relevant information.

Foireann is the GAA system used by clubs to manage membership and it allows members to register for membership and pay online using the Mobile app or the Foireann system at www.foireann.ie

Club Lotto 

There was no winner of our club Lotto jackpot of €5100 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 14,20,21 & 27. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:

Mary Jordan Blennerville
Joe Walsh Curragraigue
Collette O Connor Clash East
Michael Curran Blennerville
Paul Clapham c/o Betty’s Bar
Next week’s lotto will have a jackpot of €5200 and the draw will take place on Sunday night 05/02/2023 at 9:15 PM in Keane’s Of Curraheen 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.

Irish Life Every Step Counts 

As of Monday, we are in the position of 27/211 of clubs participating in the Munster Challenge. Alongside the group walks keep up the healthy habits and help St Pats clock up the steps in the Irish Life ‘Every Step Counts’ virtual challenge. Great prizes to be won and healthy competition amongst the community! Download the Mylife App here & join the GAA Munster step challenge & select St Pats Blennerville to registerhttps://apps.apple.com/…/mylife-by-irish-life/id1459620652

Please spread the word & encourage the community to join in.

#healthyclubs #irelandlightsup #everystepcounts #stpatsgaa

Ireland Lights Up 

Our walking series as part of ‘Ireland Lights Up’ will continue this week hope to see you all there. We look forward to 4 more weeks of group walking Registration starts at 6pmsetting off from St Pats Clubhouse at 6.30pm sharp, don’t forget to sign in and wear your HIGH VIS jacket.

The route for this year is starting at St Pats Clubhouse V92RH98, by the canal to the marina and back again. It is a free event and refreshments afterward. No Age limit and Buggies are welcome.

Minors 

Our Minors St Pats/Kerins O Rahillys begin their campaign in Tralee/St Brendan’s Minor League sponsored by Lee Strand. They are in Group A in Round 1 they play Ardfert at 3pm in Strand Road.

Medal Presentation 

This took place last Saturday night at 8pm in Skelper Quanes Bar, our Development League and St Brendan’s B League players received their well-deserved medals. Dylan Griffin received Player of the Year.

Good Luck 

To Kerry Ladies in Lidl Ladies National Football League who play in their Division 1 Round 3 against Donegal in Austin Stacks Park on the 4th of February at 12 noon.

To Kerry Hurlers who play in their Allianz Hurling League Division 2A Round 1 against Derry in Celtic Park, Derry on the 4th of February at 2pm.

To Kerry in Allianz League Division 1 Round 2 against Monaghan in Fitzgerald Park on the 5th of February at 1.30pm.

Congratulations 

To Kerry Ladies who overcame Mayo last weekend in their Division 1 Round 2 game.

Sympathy 

The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Timmy (Tadgh) Foley Knockmoyle & Lohercannon, Fred Moynihan Farmers Bridge & Glenflesk, Breda Riordan Ballymac, Der Lynch Kielduff, Jason Crean Ogham Rían and Mary Jo McNamara The Warren & Aughacasla.

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John Mitchels GAA Club News

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Irish Life Steps Challenge returns!

The Steps Challenge started on January 11th and runs till February 15th. We continue to have  fantastic numbers on week three  and would like to thank all who took part. We are currently ranked in 8th place  out of over 200 clubs.

Keep up the great work. We will reconvene again on Thursday evening at 7pm sharp. The club will be entered into a draw to win O’Neill’s vouchers as we have collectively hit 4000km in steps. You must download the Irish Life app, and register for John Mitchels Kerry as outlined below.

Can we ask everyone to start registering on the “My Life” app. Once downloaded and you’ve completed your profile go to

1: “Challenges”

2: Click into “Munster GAA – Every Step Counts”

3: At the top you will see leader board tap into this and scroll down until you see John Mitchels Kerry

In addition, our Ireland Lights Up weekly walk, in collaboration with “Operation Transformation” will return on Thursday 12th January at 7pm  on our Club walkway. Please join us!

Please spread the word these walks are for our entire community not just members.

6AM FULL BODY STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CLASSES FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS
Come along  on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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.

Training 

All teams have now started their strength and conditioning for the 2023 season ahead. Fantastic work underway by all teams taking part.
JOHN MITCHELS SUNDAY MORNING JUVENILE ACADEMY

Returns on Sunday February 26TH from 9.45AM

We cater for ALL all boys and girls from 6 years of age to under 11.

Due to high demand we will also have a junior infant boys and girls academy catering for boys and girls from 4 years of age to 6 years of age and all this under one roof in our fantastic facilities here in Ballyseedy.

All our coaches are currently doing coaching workshops for the season ahead and they literally cannot wait for February 26th!!!

For any inquiries please phone our front desk on 0667197070 or you can call Mary on 0863595581.

We can not wait to see you all again soon.

Senior Ladies
Senior ladies  and U16 girls Strength and Conditioning is on Thursdays from 8pm-9pm and Sundays from 11am-12pm. New players always welcome.

BINGO
Bingo is  on  Wednesday and Friday nights. Eyes down at 8.30pm sharp. So come along to Chamfers John Joe Sheehy Road Tralee.

LOTTO 

John Mitchels GAA Club Lotto Results: Sunday 29th January 2023.

This week’s Lotto numbers are 2, 13, 17 & 20.

The numbers today were drawn by George Lowe, Brendan and Luke O’Mahony.

There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2,800.00.

Congratulations to our four lucky dip winners this week:

€25.00: Margaret Roche

€25.00: Mark Noonan

€25.00: Norma Purtill

€25.00: Majella Millward

Next week’s Jackpot is €2,850.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Sunday 5th February 2023 at 11am. Ticket sales close at 9am sharp.

Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://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

John Mitchels Membership for 2023 is Now Open!
Membership is a vital part of ensuring the clubs continued success and development. Whether you are a player, coach, supporter, parent of a player or member of the wider community, we welcome all members at John Mitchels. For 2023, there are a number of membership options available to members. An exciting development for the club has resulted in partnering with Fashion Designer Paul Galvin who has designed a John Mitchels Jersey and Training Top. The opportunity to purchase one of these tops is available as part of our 2023 membership options.

Club Patron which includes one adult membership, weekly entry to our Club Lotto Employment with Jersey or Training Top) €200

For 2023 membership rates are as follows:
• Juvenile Membership €30
• Juvenile Membership with John Mitchels Jersey €55
• Adult Membership €70
• Adult Membership with Jersey or Training Top €100
• Adult Membership (Students/OAP/Seeking Employment) €40
Adult Membership (Students/OAP/Seeking Employment with Jersey or Training Top) €75 • Family Membership (2 Adults and 2 Children) €170
• Family Membership with Juvenile Jerseys €220*
Club Patron which includes one adult membership and weekly entry to our Club Lotto €170.
* additional juveniles €20 membership and €45 to include a top
Membership can be paid online by clinking this link by calling to Ballyseedy any Sunday morning from 10.30 until 12 where Club Registrar Georgie Lowe will be available to take payment or please visit our website for more details.

If you register online please email confirmation of your payment and the size required for the jersey and/or training top to johnmitchelsgaa1@gmail.com. Closing date for receipt of membership is Friday February 17th 2023.

SYMPATHY

On behalf of all in John Mitchel’s we extend a sincere sympathy to the family of Jason Crean who played juvenile football with the club. May he rest in peace. We also remember the following;

Redmond (Mund) Prendiville
Ballingown, Tralee, Kerry / Castleisland,
Dermot (Der) Lynch

Kielduff Post Office, Tralee, Kerry
Lilian Brosnan (née McGrath)
Lower Main Street, Castleisland, Kerry / Tralee, Kerry
Breda Riordan (née Mc Mahon)
Gortbrack, Ballymacelligott, Kerry / Tralee, Kerry
Fred Moynihan
Farmer’s Bridge, Tralee, Kerry / Glenflesk, Kerry
Timmy (Tadgh) Foley
Knockmoyle and formerly of Lohercannon, Tralee, Kerry

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Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

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Academy Training

Academy training for the younger age groups continued on Saturday afternoon with a temporary change of venue to the CBS The Green.  The U7s and U9s were on first from 3-4pm and then our U11s and U13s were on from 4-5pm.  With an influx of new players it was a busy and energetic training session. The children finished training as always with competitive matches that were clearly enjoyed by all. Congratulations to this week’s U7 player of the week George Hill, well done George.

The Academy will continue every Saturday 3-4pm (U7s & U9s) and 4-5pm (U11s & U13s) for the next 4 weeks at Kerry Sports Academy at MTU – all new hurlers are welcome. Equipment will be supplied.

Scór na nÓg

The Scór na nÓg competitions will get under way in early March and we’re calling all club musicians to take part and have the honour of representing the club as well as have some fun along the way.  Scór na nÓg is aimed at children attending Secondary school with competitions in various categories including : figure/céilí dancing, solo singing, ballad group, recitation/scéalaíocht, nuachleas/novelty act, instrumental music, set dancing and a table quiz.  If anyone is interested please contact Damien Kissane on 083 0486976.

Operation Transformation 

Our Operation Transformation program continues every Wednesday evening at 6pm in Cuman Iosaf for circuit training and every Sunday morning at 9am, meeting at the begining of the Tralee-Fenit Greenway opposite Dunnes Stores at Top Motor Parts.

There is no charge to participate and new people always welcome. For the more energetic amongst us, the club is also encouraging people to participate in the Parkrun that takes place every Saturday morning at 9:30am in Tralee Town Park.

Club Social  

After ten years of hard work and great success, Tralee Parnells are having our very first Annual Social at the Rose Hotel on Saturday 11th February 2023.

This will hopefully be a glamorous and fun filled occasion where we can all celebrate all that has been done and enjoy a night of dining and dancing ‘til late.  We hope that all parents and senior players will come along to support everything that is good about Tralee Parnells, and to dance the night away!

Full details are appearing on the Club website and socia media. Tickets at €50 each can be purchased from our Committee Members in the Reception Area of the Rose Hotel between 7p.m. and 9p.m. every Thursday night between now and the Big Night.

All members, as well as non-members, are invited to attend.  It is primarily an adult event, but as special presentations are being made to some underage players then members under the age of 18 are also invited to attend
Tickets are also available by contacting the organising committee at traleeparnellsgaa@gmail.com or at 085 1355566.

National Club Draw

National Club Draw tickets are still available. There are some great prizes to be won including a new Dacia Duster car as the 1st prize.  All proceeds will go towards the day to day running of the club.  The draw will take place on March 15th.  Tickets can be bought online at https://bit.ly/TPNCD2023 or by texting 085 1355566.

Club PRO

At our recent AGM, the only role that wasn’t filled was that of Hurling Public Relations Officer (PRO). This is a very important role in the club and one that would suit someone who is digitally capable, enjoys writing and is comfortable using Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). If anyone is interested, please contact Chairperson Stephen Buttimer or any member of the Executive. Support will be given from the outgoing PRO and from other members of the Executive.

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Na Gaeil GAA Club News

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Lotto results: Lotto Tue 24th January. No winner. Numbers drawn were 18, 22, 23, 30. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Tom Nolan, Jack Harty, Terry McEneaney, Cathy Carey, Ita Behan. Next week’s jackpot will be €2,100. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto

Lotto QR Code: Another way to play our lotto……Watch out for the Lotto QR codes located around the bar. Just scan the QR code and follow the steps to play.

RIP: Our sympathy to the family and friends of Tony O’Connor, Derrylea who passed away recently. May he rest in peace.

RIP: Our sympathy to Terry O’Sullivan on the recent passing of his sister-in-law Audrey O’Sullivan (nee Delevaux). May she rest in peace.

Club Quiz: The next monthly quiz will be held in the bar next Thursday February 2nd, starting at 8pm.

Kerry LGFA: Well done to Mary O’Connell and the Kerry Ladies team who picked up their second win of the Lidl Ladies National League last Saturday when they got the better of Mayo by a point. Final score was Kerry 3-5, Mayo 0-13. Kerry will be at home to Donegal next weekend in Round 3.

Men’s Allianz National League: Hard luck to the Kerry team who lost out to Donegal by a single point in Round 1 of the National League Division 1 yesterday. Na Gaeil were represented by Jack Barry, Stefan Okunbor and Devon Burns. Hopefully the team can secure a win next Sunday when they play Monaghan in Killarney.

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.

Senior Men’s Tralee/St. Brendans Board Fixtures: Feb 12th away to Austin Stacks, Feb19th home to Ardfert, Feb 26th away to John Mitchels. All games at 12pm.

U17 boys fixtures: The Tralee/St. Brendans Board competition is due to start next weekend (4th/5th) with Round 2 on the following week. No match details are available as of yet. The Minor County League is due to start on February 18th.

Sigerson Cup 2023: Well done to Enda O’Connor and Jack Sheehan of MTU Cork who are now into the last 8 of the Sigerson Cup after beating ATU Sligo last Tuesday. Damien Bourke and his UCC team are also into the last 8 after beating Queens University last Wednesday.

Munster Schools U19 C Football (Boys): Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí are into the Munster Final after their hard-fought one point win last Saturday against Hazelwood College, Limerick. They now face St. Pats Castleisland in the final in 2 weeks. Na Gaeil has a large number of players on the panel and the team coaches are Dónal Rooney and Diarmuid O’Connor. We wish them well in the final.

Bord na nÓg AGM: The juvenile AGM was held last Thursday. The officers elected for 2023 were as follows: Chairperson Dan Walsh; Vice Chairperson Dan O’Connor; Secretary Marguerite Maunsell; Assistant Secretary: Eamon Browne.

Scór na nÓg: We will be starting Scór na nÓg shortly. This is for kids u/17 so if there’s anyone out there who’s interested in taking part in drama, storytelling, singing or traditional music please get in touch with Margaret on 086 0855008 or Mary on 086 0806665.

Hire the Hall: The hall in the clubhouse is available for parties or other events. Please email nagaeilclubhouse@gmail.com if you’d like to make a booking.

Review of our U8/U10 and U12 girls 2022 season: Our U8 and U10 girls had a busy year with training starting in the MTU Sports Complex in February. We got back down to Na Gaeil in late March and trained twice a week with great numbers. We were kept busy throughout the year with training and games versusBallymac, Kerins O’Rahillys, John Mitchels, Austin Stacks and Churchill along with playing in 2 Munster Blitzes.

Our U12s played in Div 2 of the North Kerry League and won the Plate final against Ballymac. We went onto compete in Div 4 of the County League, performing very well and playing in the Plate Final versusSouthern Gaels where we came out winners in that as well. We competed in the Tralee Town League Div 2 with another nail biting final v John Mitchels. The game finished in a draw so both teams share the title.

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.

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Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

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Micheál Reidy and Aisling O’Connell.

Club Social 

Saturday saw the club hold its first social in many years, many thanks to the organising committee for organising such a fun filled night celebrating the wonderful year we have had.

On the night our Player of the year was announced for the senior Ladies team Aisling O’Connell and for the senior men’s team it was Micheal Reidy. The winners were nominated by their teammates.

Minors

Ballymac Minors

Austin Stacks v Ballymac – First Round – Tralee/St Brendan’s Board District League

Our Minor team played in the first round of the Tralee/St Brendan’s Board District league versus Austin Stacks in our first game of the new season in Connolly Park in ideal January conditions on Sunday.

The opening 15 minutes was competitive with both sides knocking away the off-season cobwebs. It was the hosts who had the lead at Half-Time on a scoreline of 0-5 to 0-2

In the second half, this encounter, was very much nip and tuck, with either side capable of claiming the win. Austin Stacks got a vital goal mid-way through the second half but this was soon cancelled out by a fine finish for the visitors from Jack Slattery. Micheal Savage had his scoring boots on with a total of 5 points.

It was Austin Stack who just about got over the line with a final score Austin Stacks 1-09 Ballymac 1-07. Well done to our boys for the effort and application shown.

Reports from AGM Continued

U7 GIRLS & BOYS Excellent progress again this year by the under 7 boys and girls. We had 28 players who attended in total with us averaging 18 players on each Sunday. All the basic skills of Gaelic football were coached to the children followed by some fun games and then a 15-minute match at the end of each session.

We had some exciting matches against clubs like Austin Stacks, Na Gael, Firies, Killarney Legion and topped with a game against Dr Crokes in Fitzgerald stadium which was memorable day for kids, parents & coaches. A fantastic day was had by all when we were blessed to have the Clifford brothers bring Sam Maguire to the Ballymac pitch and gave us a lot of their valuable time to take pictures and sign jerseys etc. A big thank you to the club for organizing this. A huge thanks to the parents for bringing their kids each week as it was a pleasure to see all those smiles from the players at the end of training sessions and match days. Well done to all the coaches for their hard work and commitment.

U9 BOYS Our u 9 Boys commenced Training on Sunday 20th of March under the Guidance of Coaches Donal Rahilly Eddie o Connell Jerry Sugrue and Brian Curran. We trained at the Main pitch on Sunday mornings between 11-12 until the recent early change of 10-11. Training was based around the skills of the Game while having fun, much emphasis was on Team play, kick passing, Hand passing, punt kick, soloing and bouncing (strong and weaker foot) proper pick up, Hook kick, shooting for Scores and Block downs.

Under the banner GIVE RESPECT GET RESPECT, our players were encouraged to Respect each other, Respect the Coaches and Respect officials of the Game and this proved a huge success, thanks to all players.

Our older players further enhanced their skills by playing some games with the under 11 s and this option worked well as the boys made great progress during the year. We played a lot of mini games to make sure each player touched the Ball regularly improving their touch and improving their skill. In April we started to play Go Games, which the players really enjoyed.

We played Go Games against Na Gaeil, John Mitchell’s, Kerins o Rahilly’s, Currow, Listry, killorglin and Ardfert. One of the highlights of the year was the visit of Sam Maguire, and two present Kerry team players David & Paudie Clifford to the academy. Thanks to both players for making the effort to meet our players, much appreciated. We travelled to Churchill to play in the local Blitz in early September. 6 Another highlight of the year was the trip to Fitzgerald stadium to play in the local Dr Crokes Blitz. Our boys really enjoyed this experience and one that they will cherish for some time.

In October we travelled to mallow Sports Complex to Compete in the Munster GAA u 9 Go Games Blitz. We played 3 Games against Douglas (2) and Cecil town, our boys really enjoyed the occasion. We concluded with a medal presentation on our last day at the academy on October 23rd . Our panel was Sean Ireland, Jayden Roche, Shane o Connell, Conor Mangan, Daniel Maher, Jack o Connell, Gearoid Jones, Mikey Brosnan, Scott Fitzmaurice, Taylor Brosnan, Rian o Connor, Euan Hannah, Cuan Maguire, Ross Sugrue, Daragh Curran, Dara Fealy, Ryan Kelliher, Joey o Connor, Niall Moriarty, Issac lynch, Mathew Scanlon, Luke Tangney, Sam Leen, Kyle o Sullivan, Jason Mc Donnell, Calum Walshe and Keith Mc Mahon. We would like to thank all parents for their support throughout the year and for travelling to all Games and training sessions to support and encourage the players.

We would like to thank Maeve o Connell, Jake Sugrue and Ruby Sugrue for helping us out regularly during the year. We would also like to thank our senior Chairman Mike Sweeney, Secretary Veronica o Donnell for their support. and PRO Joanne Long for promoting our games and keeping the Parish of Ballymac and beyond up to date with our Progress throughout the year.

Special thanks must go to the Hard-working team at Ballymac Coiste na Nog Chairman Kieran Savage, Secretary Sinead joy and Coaching Officer Stephen o Brien for supporting us throughout the year.

We wish all players the Best for 2023 in their respective Grades. Mol an oige agus tiocfaidh si. Mile Buiochas. Our panel of players: Jack Hobbert, Aidan O’Connor, Darragh Lyons, Kealan Burke, Dylan Scanlon, Rory O’Connor, David Fealy, Finn Hannah, Ger McElligott, Jack Harper, Jack Stack, Blake Leen, Flyn Boyle, Regan Zhang, Dara Leen, Daithi O’Connor, Tom O’Neill, Tadhg Brick, Micheal Scanlon, Jake Sugrue, Conor Mc Carthy, Conor Browne, and Sean Kelly. Many thanks to all the parents who brought the boys to matches and training throughout the year.

Play Ball Lotto Draw Results from Monday 23rd January 2023

On Monday 23rd January Oonagh O’Rahilly & Maureen O’Shea conducted the lotto draw

The Numbers drawn were:31,26,20 and 3.

There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €.2400

Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:

€30.00- Michael Brosnan Purchased on Line.

€20.00 Valerie Kerins : Purchased on Line.

€20.00-Aoife Costello Purchased on Line.

Next week’s Jackpot is €2500.00 and the draw will take place on Facebook Live on Monday, 30th January 2023

Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp.

Tickets can be purchased by clicking here https://cdn.clubforce.com/results.asp?Clb=1&LL_ID=2258&PC=0

or from our regular sellers Paula Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, and The Half Way Shop.

The closing time for entries from the shop will be 4 pm on Mondays to facilitate the draw.

Sympathy

Everyone in Ballymac Gaa would like to send our condolences to the family of Der Lynch late of Kielduff Post Office who has passed away, may he Rest In Peace.

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GAA CLUBS

Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

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Setting off on the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

10k Run :

A fine bright spring morning brought the crowds to Strand Road on Sunday to participate in the 5/10k run in honour of the late Tom Begley.

There was a great atmosphere as the 300+ people gathered before the 11.00 o’clock start, with many families present to savour the occasion.

It was delightful to hear the cúpla focal ring out as the event was well supported by Tom’s many friends from back west.

We would like to thank everyone who took part, to Bomber and David for presenting the medals and the hard working committee who helped to make this such an enjoyable event.

Victory Social:

Our upcoming victory social on Sat night 4th March in Ballyroe Hotel  has now been fully booked out and a waiting list for tickets has been created.

The event sold out in record time, not surprising given the great support the team has enjoyed throughout the year.

For those lucky enough to have procured tickets, we will be in touch with you regarding collection/payment etc over the coming weeks – there will be further updates on social media in due course.

Seniors:

David Moran announced his intercounty retirement on Monday last,  bringing the curtain down on a fifteen year Kerry career that ended with 3 Celtic crosses.

David made 53 championship appearances for Kerry scoring 1-23 whilst racking up 58 league appearances and amassing 3-41 in total. He played in 9 Munster senior finals culminating in a 100% win record.

David was highly lauded by a myriad of journalists & commentators following the announcement,  with a recurring theme highlighting his high fielding, resilience to come back from two cruciate injuries, plus his exemplary conduct on the field of play.

We wish David the best of luck in his future endeavours and look forward to seeing him in the blue and white of Strand Road over the coming years.

Kerry

Micheal Quirke was on media duties as Kerry took on Donegal in Ballybofey on Sunday in the first defence of their title.

The inclement weather with strong wind and rain was to Kerry’s backs in the first half but after building up a six point lead, 1-06 to 0-03 Kerry lost their way from there to half time, failing to score and conceding a further 3 points.

The second half was nip and tuck all the way and the game seemed to be heading for a draw until Donegal captain, Paddy McBrearty scored the winning point in the 74th minute.

Monaghan are next up for the Kingdom next week in Fitzgerald Stadium where throw-in is @ 1.30 pm – Monaghan are also pointless, having lost their opening game to Armagh on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-12.

Limerick, with Mark Fitzgerald as part of their management team, made the long journey to Owenbeg on Sat in their opening national league game and came away empty handed against the Ulster champions and last years All Ireland semi finalists; Derry look to have targeted a place in Division 1 for next year and proved much too good on the day for the newly promoted side.

Schools

Mercy Mounthawk exited this year’s Corn Uí Mhuiri when losing out on a final scoreline of 2-16 to 0-13 to St Brendans, Killarney on Sat. Mounthawk were probably the better side in the first half but a defensive lapse just before half time saw them concede a soft goal and they were 4 points adrift at the break.

The second half saw them halve the deficit at 1-09 to 0-10 points but a scoring spurt by St Brendans when scoring 1-05 without reply put the game to bed.

Tomás Kennedy, though wearing 14, lined out at midfield and can be happy with his day’s work while a forward line oft times starved of ball, saw Darragh O’Connor point from play in the first half. Cian Moran and Jake Hoare were also part of the squad.

Kerry U-20s received a bye to this year’s Munster semi final when the draw was made over the weekend; Kerry will play the winners of Tipperary/Clare on Easter Monday, April 10th with the final fixed for April 24th.

Maurice Horan & Co will have their charges in action on the weekend of the 10th Feb when they play Kildare in the John Kerins trophy with a fixture against Dublin yet to be announced.

Juveniles

Kerins O’Rahillys Juvenile Boy’s and Girl’s team’s are back preparing for the new season as follows:

Minors (Players born in 2006/07) training on Mondays at 6pm to 7.15pm on astro in Blennerville & Fridays 6pm-7pm at MTU sports campus (indoors).

U15s (Players born 2008/09) training on Mondays at 6pm-7pm in the MTU Sports Campus.

U13s (born 2010/11) Training from Thursday, February 2nd on the MTU Sports Campus Astro from 7pm-8pm.

U11s (Born 2012/13) training from Thursday, February 2nd MTU Sports Campus (Astro) from 7pm – 8pm.

Kerins O’Rahillys Juvenile Academy for Boys U5s,U7s & U9s and Girls U6s,U8s & U10s return on Sunday, February 12th from 1pm-2pm indoor at the MTU Sports Campus.

All New Players are more than welcome to join our fantastic club you can contact us by

Text: 0876934801

Email: juvenilechair.korgaa@gmail.com

Looking forward to the season ahead.

NÓTAÍ NA MBAN

The best club in town…

We are a vibrant and progressing ladies club and are committed to providing the best sporting environment for your daughter to develop. We have coaches at all levels. We give every child a chance to train and play .

Also your daughter is supported in other ways … “Children need sport and inclusion and it’s proven to help them physically and mentally giving them the vital tools needed into the future!”

So come to the best and you won’t be disappointed …

For more details contact Shirley (086) 8713552.

U12 GIRLS

Great outdoor session on the AstroTurf last Saturday afternoon. Well done to everyone!

Next Saturday we will be going to Austin Stack Park to support the Kerry senior ladies under the joint management of our club man Declan Quill. There will be a little surprise in store afterwards…..

U14 GIRLS

It’s the most wonderful time of year!!

Not Christmas – it is of course time to dust off your boots and get ready for the new season ahead.

This year our management team is Mark Higgins ( manager), Rory Molloy, Rachel Hayes and Deirdre Walsh. A warm welcome to Deirdre and Rachel who will be a terrific addition on the sideline.

Indoor training commences this Friday, February 3rd at 6p.m. in the Sports Academy. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone.

U16 GIRLS

Plans are being put in place by our management team to commence training. For 2023 our manager is Mike Halloran along with Dan Walsh who is no stranger to ladies football.

MINOR LADIES

Delighted to have John Nix (manager) involved with our young ladies this year. We also have Danny Leane, Rory Kerins and Erris O’ Carroll as the sideline team.

Talks were underway last weekend by management on a return date.

Looking forward to a wonderful 2023!

Fantastic achievement by minor player Nathali Mulumba at the Cork Kerry SJI Awards. Nathali picked up many awards for horse riding, a very talented young lady.

SENIOR LADIES

Messages to be sent out by our management group of Danny Leane ( manager), Rory Kerins and Erris O’ Carroll.

LADIES MEETING

Our annual meeting took place last Wednesday in the Pat Healy room in the club.

We were delighted to see a great turnout on the night. Everyone had an opportunity to speak and many suggestions were made from the floor on improvements they would like to see going forward. This will be taken on board by our committee and brought to the senior executive.

SAFEGUARDING COURSE

There is a workshop next Thursday, February 2nd on Child Safeguarding level 1. This will be in Austin Stack Park at 7p.m.

Please note that this training is mandatory for ALL coaches and FLOs involved with juvenile teams.

KERRY SENIOR LADIES

Kerry ladies with Declan as joint bainisteoir continued their winning streak when pipping Mayo by a single point on Sat in the Connacht Centre of Excellence by 3-05 to 0-13 points.

Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 3

Kerry -v- Donegal

Saturday 4th February

Austin Stack Park, Tralee

Throw in 12 noon

Come out and support!

CONDOLENCES

Our condolences to the families and friends of Timmy ( Tadhg) Foley (Knockmoyle), Fred Moynihan (Farmer’s Bridge), Jason Crean (Ogham Rian). May their souls rest in peace.

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News, Sport

Killarney Forestry Rally Launched In Castleisland

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The launch of the Killarney Forestry Rally outside the River Island Hotel on Sunday. Photo: Ted O’Connell

KILLARNEY and District Motor Club launched its Castleisland-based Killarney Forestry Rally at the River Island Hotel in the town centre on Sunday evening.

For the second year in a row, the event will be run to raise funds for Irish Community Air Ambulance Southern Region.

Last year Killarney and District Motor Club presented €58,293 to the air ambulance and proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to this vital community service too.

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Competitors and rally fans can look forward to a challenging route in the Mullagherick Mountain, Fornane and Mount Eagle areas on Sunday, February 19. Clerk of the Course for this year’s event is Adrian Cronin opened Sunday’s launch.

He outlined the hard work the Killarney and District Motor Club crew are doing behind the scenes to organise the first major motorsport event in the county this year.

“I have to say a huge thank you to the team behind me,” he told the large audience present. “The roads are in great condition, there are motorways in some parts of the country not as good as the roads in the forest right now.

Several local dignitaries and public representatives also attended the launch.

Local councillor Charlie Farrelly outlined the importance of bringing such a large event to Castleisland in the late winter.

“This is of huge benefit to the town,” he said. “Last year, we worked out, brought in excess of 500,000 on Saturday night and Sunday. We extend a big Ceid Mile Failte to all visitors over the rally weekend.”

Cllrs Bobby O’Connell is a former rally diver and one-time member of Killarney and District Motor Club.

“It is great to have the rally back in town,” said the Mayor of the Castleisland Municipal District. “We used to have rallies in Mount Eagle and Rockchapel and I soldiered with a lot of the members of Killarney and District Motor Club during my time as a driver and a navigator. This event is something we want to support.”

Deputy Michael Healy-Rae TD paid tribute to the event sponsors, local businessmen Cyril Wharton of Wharton Tool Hire and Niall Murphy of Castleisland Tyre Centre.

“There is so much involved in running these events, without sponsors, events do not just fall out of the sky,” he said.

Sponsor Cyril Wharton will drive a Subaru Impreza in the event.

“This is our second year supporting the event, I see all the hard work that the club is doing and it is a lot easier to compete than it is on the other side of the fence. I commend Adrian Cronin for stepping up to clerk the event.

It is also Castleisland Tyre Centre’s second time acting as the joint-event sponsor.

“I have been following rallying all my life. There is a huge effort in running this event and myself and Cyril are only two small cogs in a very big wheel. As a local business, we are delighted to get behind this event.”

Donie Lucey represented the Irish Community Air Ambulance at the launch.

“We are delighted that this rally is supporting the Irish Community Air Ambulance once again,” said the charity’s chief fundraiser.

Club chairman Thomas Randles concluded the formal aspects of the launch.

He said: “The club is delighted to play a role in supporting this vital community service. Adrian might be leading this rally but there is a huge team involved and they have pulled together and done a lot of work in a short time.”

Entries for the rally opened last Thursday night and already over 40 crews have confirmed that they will compete in the first gravel rally of the year in Ireland.

The rally is Round One of the Motorsport Ireland  Forest Rally Championship, the Motorsport Ireland Junior Rally Series, and Moriarty’s Central Car Sales Kingdom of Kerry Championship.

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News

Gardaí Investigate Break-In At House In Oakpark

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GARDAI are appealing for any information which may aid their investigation into a break-in at Oakpark yesterday.

In the early hours of Sunday, between 3am and 4am, a break-in took place in at a house in the Derrylea area.

There was nothing taken from the house as they were disturbed and fled the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone in the area with CCTV at their homes, which may have captured footage of anything suspicious in the area at that time, to contact them at Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.

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GAA, Sport

REPORT: Kerry Get Over The Line Despite Late Mayo Revival

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Michael Gallagher reports on the Kerry ladies’ victory over Mayo on Saturday afternoon…

Kerry 3-5

Mayo 0-13

Aisling O’Connell of Kerry in action against Maria Cannon of Mayo during the 2023 Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 2 match between Mayo and Kerry at the NUI Galway Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in Bekan, Mayo. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The old adage that goals win games proved to be true at the Connacht Centre of Excellence when three second-half strikes powered Kerry to their second win in succession in Division 1 of the Lidl NFL.

Goals from Síofra O’Shea, Lorraine Scanlon and Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh got Kerry over the line despite a powerful Mayo revival.

Amazingly, the goals were the only Kerry scores in a second half where Mayo dominated. The Munster women were the better team for long periods the first half but only took a one-point lead to the break, 0-5 to 0-4, after a Mayo resurgence before half time.

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The Kerry forwards looked much more potent from play with Hannah O’Donoghue and Siofra O’Shea to the fore, but the home defenders were ferocious.

Lisa Cafferky was the shining light in the Mayo attack, but the home side failed to score form play in the opening half, relying on Maria Cannon and Shauna Howley for pointed frees.

Kerry might have had a goal in the opening minute, but Erica McGlynn’s shot was saved brilliantly by Mayo netminder Laura Brennan as Kerry began the game impressively.

Danielle Caldwell of Mayo in action against Niamh Ní Chonchuir of Kerry during the 2023 Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 2 match between Mayo and Kerry at the NUI Galway Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in Bekan, Mayo. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Midfielder Niamh Carmody was busy early on for the guests, however, Mayo powered back into it with Clodagh McManamon, Roisin Flynn and Danielle Caldwell to the fore.

The Kerry goals in the third quarter looked to have sealed victory and they looked comfortable before Mayo introduced substitute Sinead Walsh and the momentum changed completely.

The home side powered forward and with Tara Needham, Walsh and Rachel Kearns prominent the gap closed significantly. However, late Mayo, misses and Kerry resilience secured the Munster women’s second win in a row and Mayo’s second defeat.

Scorers – Kerry: S O’Shea 1-1, L Scanlon and L Ní Mhuircheartaigh 1-0 each, A O’Connell, N Ní Chonchuir, H O’Donoghue and E McGlynn 0-1 each.

Mayo: S Howley 0-5f, M Cannon 0-4f, S Walsh 0-3, R Kearns 0-1.

KERRY: M.E. Bolger; C O’Brien, E Lynch, C Murphy; A O’Connell, E Costello, N Broderick; L Scanlon, N Carmody; C Evans, S O’Shea, N Ni Chonchúir; H O’Donoghue, E McGlynn, C Lynch.

Subs: K Cronin for Broderick, A Galvin for McGlynn, L Ní Mhuircheartaigh for Ní Chonchúir, F Tagney for Evans, M O’Connell for Carmody, L Galvin for Costello, R Dwyer for O’Shea.

MAYO: L Brennan; E Ronayne, R Flynn, D Caldwell; L Wallace, S Tierney, K Sullivan; C McManamon, S Cafferky; H Reape, S Howley, T Needham; L Cafferky, R Kearns, M Cannon.

Subs: S Walsh for Reape, C Needham for Sullivan, E Murray for T Needham, F McHale for Kearns.

Referee – Siobhan Coyle.

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News

Save The Green Committee To Mark 100 Years Of Tralee Town Park

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THE Tralee Save The Green Committee are planning to mark the 100th anniversary of Tralee Town Park this Sunday.

“In June, 1922, Tralee Urban District Council decided to purchase The Green in Tralee,” said Tommy Collins of Save The Green. “The purpose was to build some houses for the townspeople and also to provide an open recreation area.

“The deeds were lodged in the Deeds Office in Dublin on February 5, 1923 at 12.35pm. In 1923 there were 118 acres, there are 35 acres presently in 2023,” he said.

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Tralee Save The Green Committee, which was founded in 1969, will assemble at the Denny St. Gates on this Sunday, February 5th at 12 noon to mark the event. All are welcome to mark the centenary.

The park is situated on the site of the old castle demesne which was built by the Denny family in the 17th and 18th Century. In 1826, the castle was demolished to make way for the construction of Denny Street.

Edward Denny subsequently landscaped the area remaining from the castle by planting trees, laying down several gravel paths and constructing an ornamental grotto. A gatekeeper’s lodge was also built on ‘The Green’. In 1889, Edward died and the Denny family sold “The Green” to Henry Clements-Finnerty.

Around this time ‘The Green’ was offered to the Town Commissioners but they refused to purchase the park. Subsequently, fencing and gates were erected around the park’s perimeter (still seen to this day) and a charge to the public for admission into the park was introduced. In 1922, ‘The Green’ was sold to Tralee Urban District Council and it officially became Tralee Town Park.

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News

Kerry FC Signs New Striker From Cork City FC

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Kennedy Amechi.

KERRY FC has announced the signing of Kennedy Amechi from Cork City FC ahead of the 2023 SSE Airtricity First Division campaign.

The striker moves from the Cork City Academy, where he has played Under 17 and 19 League of Ireland football.

Previous to his move to Cork City, Amechi played for Mallow United growing up and moved to Limerick FC’s under 15’s in 2018 before graduating to the under 17 set up

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Speaking on his announcement, Kennedy Amechi said; “It’s an absolute pleasure to sign for Kerry FC ahead of the new season. I would consider myself a versatile forward, playing both as a striker and on the wing. I’m looking forward to working with Billy and the lads here and I’ll do my best to help the team going forward.”

First Team Manager Billy Dennehy said “Kennedy is a very exciting young player from Cork who expressed a serious interest in coming into Kerry Football Club. He came in training for a week or so and we were really impressed with his natural ability and the potential he has. I’m excited to track his development and we are delighted to have him here at Kerry FC”.

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‘Ballyseedy’ To Be Screened At Kerry Civil War Conference

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A DRAMATISED account of one of the darkest days of the Civil War in Kerry will be screened at the Siamsa Tíre Theatre in Tralee in February as part of the programme of events for the three-day Kerry Civil War Conference, which marks the centenary of the conflict.

‘Ballyseedy’, which was written and presented by the well-known broadcaster and journalist, Pat Butler, will be shown during the conference on Friday, February 24 at 8pm.

The dramatised documentary tells the story of the execution of eight anti-Treaty IRA prisoners near Tralee on 7 March 1923 as the war in Kerry reached new depths of violence and barbarity.

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It was first broadcast on RTÉ One television in 1997 and repeated in March 1998 and has not been shown publicly since then.

The upcoming screening has been arranged by the organisers of the Kerry Civil War Conference which runs from February 23-25 and which features over twenty historians, experts and academics in discussion about the war in Kerry and beyond and its legacy a century later, as well as other commemorative events.

The conference is supported by the Department of Culture under the Decade of Centenaries Programme for 2023.

Before the screening on February 24, Pat Butler will be interviewed by Jerry O’Sullivan of Radio Kerry about how and why he researched and produced the programme, and why it is so important as a historical resource. Admission to the event is free of charge but pre-booking is required through the Siamsa Tíre Box Office.

Owen O’Shea, one of the organisers of the Kerry Civil War Conference, said that the forthcoming conference is an appropriate time to present the 90-minute docudrama.

“We are extremely grateful to RTÉ for agreeing to share the programme with us and to Pat Butler who spent so many years researching and writing the piece. As the only televisual representation of events at Ballyseedy, it is a hugely important resource which contains interviews with eyewitnesses who are no longer with us,” he said.

“Ballyseedy is synonymous with the darkest days of the Civil War in Kerry and Pat’s work sets the events of 7 March 1923 in the context of the trip mine explosion at Knocknagoshel the previous night and the wider story of how and why the war in Kerry became so visceral and violent,” he added.

Pat Butler said that the programme had its origins in the smoke-infused front room of his parents’ house  in Cork, in 1957, when, as a nine-year-old, he heard whispered references to ‘the birds eating the flesh off the trees at Ballyseedy Wood’.

“No one would explain to me what that meant. Forty years later, dark deeds hinted at in an early draft of Niall C. Harrington’s Civil War memoir, A Kerry Landing, sparked my old curiosity. Six years of research in Kerry led to the Ballyseedy documentary. The film explores the dark night of the national soul – the slaughter that was the Civil War in Kerry. The national silence about the Irish Civil War was finally broken,” Pat explained.

The screening of Ballyseedy takes place on Friday, 24 February at 8.00pm at Siamsa Tíre in Tralee. While admission to the event is free, tickets must be pre-booked through the Siamsa Tíre box office on www.siamsatire.com or on 066 7123055, or at www.kerrycivilwarconference.ie.

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News, Sport

PHOTOS: Hundreds Take Part In Kerins O’Rahillys Annual Run

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John Nix, Danny Leane, Fintan Collins and Daniel Bowler at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE annual Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run was very well supported again on Sunday with over 350 registered to take part in the event.

Sam Maguire was present at the club, along with former Kerry stars who were delighted to support the race which this year remembered club stalwart Tom Begley who passed away last year.

“I want to thanks everyone for supporting the run which is always a great social event for the club,” said Chairman Haulie Kerins. “We’re honouring one of the finest gentlemen that we’ve known here in Kerins O’Rahillys and one of the best volunteers we’ve ever had in Tom Begley.”

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“Whether it was selling lotto tickets, maintenance, fundraising, training juveniles, Tom did it all and never wanted recognition. But we’re delighted today to honour his contribution to the club for over 40 years,” said Haulie.

The run also kicks off another year for Kerins O’Rahillys after a fantastic 2022.

“It was a great year for the club winning the county senior club and Munster club championships. We’ve a social now in Ballyroe in March which is sold-out with 320 people going, so that will be a great night to celebrate,” said Haulie.

The 10k race saw Denis Hegarty finish fastest in 33:40, followed by Derek Griffin in 34:10 and Karl Lenihan in 34:48. Daniel O’Connor won the 5k in 18:05, followed by Tiarnan Lynch in 18:36 and Aaron Horgan in third in 18:58. All results can be found by clicking here. Scroll down for photos…

Helena Hannafin at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sarah Jane Hoffman, Dolly Molloy, Bernice and Cecil Hoffman at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Noel Carr with Gearóid and Micheál Pierse at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eamonn Griffin, Danny O’Sullivan Denis McElligott and Padraig Kelly at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Deirdre Lyne and Aoife Mullen at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
At back; Nora and Yvonne Corridon with Nicola, Aoibhinn and Emily Corridon at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Catherine O’Halloran and Eileen Walsh at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Marian, Keith and Denis Costello at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tommy Walsh, David Moran, William Harmon, Daniel Murphy and Ogie Moran holding grandson Eli at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Richard Donnelly, Alan Murphy, Anthony Donnelly and Andrew Sheil at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Gretta Quirke, Rita Ryan, Brenda Lynch, Anila Mucaj, Nora Begley, Helen Twomey, Lorna White, Brian White and Ciara O’Callaghan at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Terry O’Brien, Alannah Bradley, Gordon Buckley and Tadhg Fleming at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Les Galvin and Billy Walsh at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Phyliss Herlihy, Pat O’Connor and Noreen O’Connor at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michelle Greaney and Helen Tansley at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
At back; Ciara Fitzgerald and Dara Quirke with Cian Fitzgerald, Ethan Quirke, Addison Quirke, Cameron Quirke and Jamie O’Keeffe at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Valerie Hartnett, Liam Poff and Breda Mulvihill at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Alan Mulgrew, Derek Griffin and Denis Hegarty at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k and 5k Run on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
News, Sport

Kingdom Veteran Vintage And Veteran Car Club Revs Up For Year Of Events

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The 2023 Kingdom Veteran, Vintage and Classic Car Club committee from left to right: Martina Molyneaux (Webmaster); Joe O’Sullivan (Vice chairman, Chris Foley (Social Media); Willie McElligott (Chairman), Garrett Foley (Secretary); Alan Fitzell (Youth Officer) and Geroge Glover ( Joint Treasurer) [absent from photo joint treasurer Aine Doyle].
THE Kingdom, Veteran Vintage and Classic Car Club is preparing for a busy year on the roads of Kerry.

As well as a full programme of Cars n Coffee meet-ups and one-day runs, the biggest historic car club in Kerry will also run three very different but hugely important flagship events. Details of the club’s programme of events were announced at the club’s Annual General Meeting in Tralee on January 29.

Blennerville-based Willie McElligott was selected as the club’s new chairman, and he replaces Tony Hehir who has been in the hot seat since 2017.

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“It is an honour, but I have big boots to fill taking over from Tony,” said the incoming chairman. “I am looking forward to it, my main interests are cars and people and they go hand in hand in this club.”

Francie Cantillon was announced as the club’s president – he has given 44 loyal years of service to the organisation. The club’s 44th annual Ring of Kerry Run will remember club founder PJ O’Riordan.

Willie McElligott was elected chairman of the Kingdom Veteran, Vintage and Classic Car Club at its Annual General Meeting on Sunday.

The Ardfert man passed away in 2020 during the height of pandemic-related restrictions so the club was unable to honour the contribution PJ made to the classic car movement, not just locally, but nationally too.

The June 9/10 event will be known as the PJ O’Riordan Remembrance Ring of Kerry Run and will start and finish in Kenmare – a new venue for the club’s early summer run but a regular halt in the Autumn Run.

“We as a club will be celebrating PJ’s life, times and cars while recognising the fact that the KVVCCC would not exist today without the huge work that was done by PJ, his wife Noreen and family,” said club secretary Garrett Foley.

“PJ was a founding member, Chairman, and President of the KVVCCC for a period that spanned 41 years. This is our way of remembering such an important person in the vintage scene in Kerry, Ireland and beyond.”

Noreen was made an honorary life member of the club at Sunday’s AGM.

In July, the club in association with the Irish Vintage and Classic Car Club will mark the 120th anniversary of the Ballyfinnane Hillclimb.

The July 1903 event is hugely important to motoring historians and motorsport enthusiasts all over the country and beyond and was the first closed-road motorsport event in Kerry.

On July 15, 1903, Charles Rolls, who later went on to become a founder of the Rolls Royce Motor Company won the County Kerry Cup over a 500-yard course near the mid-Kerry village.

In 1993 the KVVCCC erected a monument to Rolls on the finish line to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic event and since then the location has been a popular stopping-off point for visiting car clubs.

The KVVCCC will run a classic car run over the original course on the morning of July 15. A few hours later members of the Brass Brigade arm of the Irish Vintage and Classic Car Club will follow.

The Brass Brigade hold annual rallies all over Ireland but specifically chose Kerry for this year’s event as club members wanted to mark the 120th anniversary of the famous hillclimb.

Up to forty cars, from the early 1900s to the 1930s are expected in Tralee on the weekend of July 15/16. After visiting the Rolls Monument in Ballyfinnane both clubs will enjoy a tour of West Kerry before a Gala Dinner Celebration in the Ballyroe Hotel.

The KVVCC’s Autumn Run will take place on October 14 and will be once again based in Kenmare and a road-run along the Beara Peninsula is currently in the planning stages.

The 2022 running of the Autumn Run was significant because it was the first time that the Dick Mason Memorial Trophy was presented. The trophy was donated by the Mason family from Tralee in memory of a man who gave a life-long dedication to the club.

It will be awarded annually to the person who has done the most to promote the club over the course of a year and the inaugural recipient was long-serving secretary Garrett Foley.

The full list of club events announced at the AGM is as follows.

Date                    Event                          Venue

April 23 – Garrett Foley Cars n Coffee – TBC

May 14* – Johnny Cahillane Run – Killorglin

May 28 – Ray Corkery Run – TBC

June 9/10 – Ring of Kerry Run – Kenmare

June 25 – Cars in Coffee – North Kerry

July 15 – Ballyfinnane Hillclimb – Ballyfinnane

August 27* – Secretary’s Scramble – TBC

September 24 – Cars N Coffee – TBC

October 13/14 – Autumn Run – Kenmare

October 22 – Tony Darmody Run – Faha

Both events are to be confirmed and are  subject to a date change

The following officers were elected at the AGM and will take charge of the club for the year ahead.

Chairman – Willie McElligott

Vice chairman – Joe O’Sullivan

Secretary – Garrett Foley

Joint Treasurer – Aine Doyle

Joint Treasurer – George Glover

Youth Officer – Alan Fitzell

PRO – Sean Moriarty

Youth Officer – Alan Fitzell

Webmaster – Martina Molyneaux

Social Media – Chris Foley

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News

Dingle Harbour To Receive Funding For Works

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THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D, today announced the allocation of €37.3m for capital projects in 2023 in Ireland’s six state-owned Fishery Harbour Centres at Killybegs, Ros an Mhíl, An Daingean, Castletownbere, Dunmore East and Howth through the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme.

Funding at Dingle harbour will be provided for Western Marina Extension – Dredging, Floating Breakwater & Marina Furniture (€50,000); Remedial Works to East side of the Main Pier (€300,000); Western Marina Pontoon Repairs (€700,000); Renewable Energy Upgrade on all FHC Buildings (€200,000) and East basin Passenger Pontoon Replacement (€100,000).

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“The six Fishery Harbour Centres are critical infrastructure for our seafood industry,” said the Minister. “Approximately 90% of all fish landings into Ireland come through these facilities. This demonstrates how successful these Harbours have become as economic hubs for the Seafood industry.

“The continuous development of the infrastructure in these Harbours has been critical to the fishing fleet and the land-based seafood processing industry. These Harbours are the economic development drivers for the largely peripheral coastal communities and hinterlands where they are located. The Government is committed to continuing to develop these Harbours to underpin our seafood industry and drive on economic development in these areas.”

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PHOTOS/REPORT: Quigley’s Buzzer-Beating Stunner Keeps Warriors In The Playoff Hunt

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Alan Cantwell watched the thrilling InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League 2022/2023 – Round 13 game in Cork yesterday afternoon…

Emporium Cork Basketball 87

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 88

Eoin Quigley with a left-handed lay up. Photo: Liam Ryan

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors hopes of making the last eight of Super League remain intact after an incredible one point win away to Emporium Cork Basketball in the Ballincollig Community School on Saturday afternoon.

It came right down to the wire as Warriors had just given up the lead with John Dawson laying up and adding the extra to leave the hosts one point up with 2 seconds on the clock.

However Daniel Jokubaitis launched a stunning NFL quarter-back style length of the court pass to find Eoin Quigley who duly obliged to lay up the winner and after trailing by as much as 14 points at one stage snatch a most unlikely but fully deserved 88-87 win.

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The opening quarter saw Dre Jackson open the scoring but the hosts took the early initiative with John Dawson, Jose Jiminez Gonzales and Adrian O’Sullivan combining to ease the hosts ahead but threes from Daniel Jokubaitis and Jackson turned the tide and in response to a Gonzales floated effort, Jokubaitis arced in a cracking three to see the Warriors lead 19-16 at quarter time.

Daniel Jokubaitis fires a three over Ronan O’Sullivan. Photo: Liam Ryan

The hosts shot out of the traps in the second quarter to stun the Warriors as they fired in 20 points through Keelan Cairns, Dylan Corkery, Gonzales and Adrian O’Sullivan by the midway point of the quarter.

The Warriors resistance was limited to a Jackson score and two free throws from Jokubaitis. Keelan Cairns added from the line and inside to push the lead to 12 but back to back threes from Jokubaitis and Jackson kept the Warriors in touch.

Matija Jokic dunks over Dylan Corkery. Photo: Liam Ryan

John Dawson added from either side of the arc but Dre Jackson replied in kind and at the half time buzzer Emporium Cork Basketball led by 47-37.

The Warriors needed a quick start to the third and Eoin Quigley duly obliged by driving to the board for back to back three point plays.

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Jokubaitis then took advantage of a foul outside the arc and with only 90 seconds of the quarter played the hosts had coughed up an incredible 4 fouls as their discipline fell asunder as the visitors cut the half time lead to 47-43.

Dre Jackson weaves his way to score. Photo: Liam Ryan

Emporium Cork continued to short circuit with Keelan Cairns and Kieran O’Sullivan receiving technical fouls as the Warriors kept chipping away at the lead.

However four trips to the free throw line for the hosts restored their half time lead but Matija Jokic then lit up with a 10 point cameo to single-handedly wipe the advantage out.

Kieran and Ronan O’Sullivan and Dawson combined to edge Ballincollig back in front but Jokubaitis got an open look from beyond the arc to cut the gap to 66-63 at three quarter time.

Daniel Jokubaitis takes flight to score over Jose Jiminez Gonzales. Photo: Liam Ryan

The Warriors stormed into the final quarter and new signing Rich Dunham marked his Super League debut with scores from inside and out and when Jokic did likewise the visitors took the lead for the first time since the opening score of the game.

Emporium Cork’s response was immediate with two threes from Adrian O’Sullivan but a Fergal O’Sullivan special kept the Warriors one point ahead.

A double from Pau Cami Galera wrestled the lead back for Ballincollig but when Dre Jackson twice weaved his way to the board and Jokic hit a belter of a three from the top of the arc the Warriors led 85-81.

Matija Jokic floats in a score over John Dawson. Photo: Liam Ryan

However, back to back three point plays from Gonzales followed by Dawson with just 2 seconds on the clock looked like the game winning scores.

However, Jokubaitis inbounded the ball with a perfect length of the court pass to find Eoin Quigley who laid up to snatch the dramatic winner and seal a priceless 88-87 win.

Scorers:

Emporium Cork Basketball: Adrian O’Sullivan 20, John Dawson 16, Jose Jiminez Gonzales 14

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors: Dre Jackson 26, Matija Jokic 22, Daniel Jokubaitis 20

Next up for the Warriors is a another tough road trip as they face their arch local rivals Flexachem KCYMS at the Killorglin Community Centre next Saturday night in what promises to be another cracking local derby, tip off in Killorglin is 7.15pm.

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PHOTOS: Cillard Camogie Club Holds First Ever Social At The Rose Hotel

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Joe, Clodagh, Margaret and Sarah Walsh at the Cillard Camogie Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT’S been a long time coming but Cillard Camogie Club organised their first social on Saturday night in The Rose Hotel.

The club was founded back in 2006 as a juvenile club, but they’ve all grown up to be seniors now since 2021 so it decided to hold a social get-together to celebrate the achievements of their excellent hurlers.

The club had a phenomenal 2022 winning titles at every grade so there was a lot to celebrate. The minor teams of 2020 and 2022 and the junior winners of the league and championship were there to be presented with their medals by the club’s founding members Margaret Walsh, Nora Mai Mahin and Susan Curran.

A great night then with a delicious meal and DJ Big Jim supplying the tunes to keep the atmosphere going into the night. Scroll down for photos…

Dion O’Keeffe, Clara Heather and Jessica O’Sullivan at the Cillard Camogie Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Shannon Collins, Ruth O’Connor and Emma Leen at the Cillard Camogie Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Grainne Carroll, Aisling McHale and Sarah Dineen at the Cillard Camogie Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Robert and Eleanor Stack at the Cillard Camogie Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Siobhan McElligott, Liz O’Sullivan and Margaret Carroll at the Cillard Camogie Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Nuala Hinchy, Anne-Marie Russell and Bríd Horan at the Cillard Camogie Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anna, James, Marie and Sarah McCarthy at the Cillard Camogie Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Carmel and Chris Quinn, Erin Sheehan and Sean Collins at the Cillard Camogie Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Gerald Carroll, Anita Bodenham and Neil Bodenham at the Cillard Camogie Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Eilish, Amy and Sean O’Loughlin at the Cillard Camogie Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Helen O’Hara, Mary Walsh, Mora Mai O’Mahony and Margaret Walsh at the Cillard Camogie Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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PHOTOS: A Stylish Night In Ballygarry For The Ballymac GAA Social

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Teresa Lonergan, Tom Lonergan, Sadhbh Flynn and Brian Lonergan at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE Ballymacelligott GAA faithful turned out in force on Saturday night as the club held its first social in 11 years.

Ballygarry House Hotel was the venue for an occasion to bring people from the parish together for a night of great food and entertainment.

There was a lot to celebrate too as the senior men and ladies teams brought home silverware in 2022. The senior men won the St Brendans/Tralee District Board Championship back in December while the senior ladies won the County Junior ‘B’ football championship.

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There was a presentation to the Men’s Player of the Year to Micheál Reidy, while Aisling O’Connell was Senior Ladies Player of the Year. Both players were voted for the honours by their teammates.

The guests enjoyed a wonderful  meal followed by music from No Strings Attached while DJ Johnny K kept the celebrations going into the early hours. Scroll down for photos…

Lorraine Horan, Caoimhe McCarthy and Padraig McCarthy at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Aisling O’Brien, Oonagh O’Rahilly and Deirdre Millane at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sinead and Liam Joy at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Darragh Stack, Jean Stack, Breda Fealy and Mike Fealy at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Aisling O’Brien, Veronica Heaslip, Aileen Twomey and Deirdre Millane at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ellie Lenihan, Tom Lonergan, Teresa Lonergan and Caoimhe McCarthy at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Deirdre Millane, Oonagh O’Rahilly, Kayrena Bolger, Zelda Leen and Jason Leen at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Joan and Johnny McElligott at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Imelda and Ciaran O’Connor at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Declan, Noreen and Calvin Brosnan at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Una and Andrew Morrissey at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
John Rice, Caroline O’Connell, Aisling O’Connell, Shane Kelliher and Maeve O’Connell at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Siobhan and David Slattery at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cian Counihan and Rachel Hogan at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Joanne Long and Geraldine Sheehy at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sinead and John Moriarty at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kit and TJ Casey at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lorna and Kevin Leen at the Ballymac GAA Club Social at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kerry GAA Launches Latest Alternative Jersey

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Kerry footballers Gavin White and Paul Geaney and Kerry hurler Eoin Ross wear the Kerry GAA alternate jersey by O’Neills. Photo by Diarmuid Greene

KERRY GAA have announced their latest alternative jersey.

As with the current jersey, it has the iconic Kerry crest as the centrepiece to the design. With the introduction of the colours of navy and blue there is a further nod to traditionalism – the colours of Munster.

In keeping with the home jersey which has individual elements of Kerry’s artistry, history, flora and fauna emblazoned on the jersey, this alternative strip focusses on the stag – a symbol synonymous with Kerry.

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As is always the case, Kerry Group are responsible for the sponsorship of this new jersey. The Kingdom will wear the jersey for the first time when they take on Donegal today in Round 1 of the Allianz Football League.

The jersey will be available in store in the Kerry GAA Store in Killarney and online through the GAA Store and through O’Neills from early February.

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