Daily Archives: May 3, 2023

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Born To Run Club Looks Forward To Mid-Summer 5k, 10k And Half Marathon Event

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Launching the Born To Run MId-Summer Running Event were Anthony O’Connor, Kathleen Curtin, Brenda Lynch, Anne O’Shea, Helen Twomey, Ciara O’Callaghan and Mike Brosnan. Photo by Dermot Crean

BORN to Run Tralee running club members are looking forward to hosting a special event this summer.

Fresh from the various events the club’s members have completed over the last number of weeks, which saw members run the streets of Belfast, Boston, Doha, Limerick, Manchester, Westport and much more, the club is now focused on putting on a Mid Summer’s event.

June 25th will see the club host their annual running event in Tralee. This year the event will offer distances of 5k, 10k, & half marathon on the day, making it an event for all, whether you fancy completing a 5k for the first time, or looking get a personal best time. Runners and walkers are welcome in all categories.

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The routes are being set by members of the Born to Run organizing committee with all options starting and finishing at the Tralee Bay Wetlands, with routes taking in the beautiful surrounds of Tralee on pathways and country roads. Further route details will be announced on their Facebook page in the coming weeks.

The half marathon will start at 9am, the 10k at 9.30am with the 5k option starting at 9.45am and the course will be well marshalled with numerous hydration stations on route.

Born The Run Tralee club members who completed marathons recently. Seated, from left; Rita Ryan, Elaine O’Connell, Kieran Nolan, Anne O’Shea, Nora Begley, Carmel Foran and Louise Porter. At back; Brenda Lynch, Anila Mucaj, Helen Twomey, Katie O’Sullivan, John Counihan, Rose Brosnan and Ciara O’Callaghan. Photo by Dermot Crean

The staggered start line will ensure a buzz of activity come the finish line with participants from all events finishing around the same time.

All events will be chip timed, with prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Female & Male in each run. A bespoke finishers medal will be waiting for all once they return to the Wetlands, followed by plenty post-race refreshments.

Born The Run Tralee club members at the launch of the Mid-Summer Running Event. Photo by Dermot Crean

Registration is now open and you can sign up on the link below and make it a Mid Summer’s weekend to remember…

https://www.active.com/tralee-kerry/running/distance-running-races/born-to-run-tralee-marathon-club-5k-10k-half-marathon-2023?int=72-3-A1

For more information or to keep up to date with all the Born to Run Club activities see www.borntorun.ie or check out their facebook page.

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St Pats GAA Club Prepares For Another Dingle Way Challenge

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Members of St Pats GAA are joined by former Kerry player and manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice for the launch of the Dingle Way Challenge at Camp beach.

ST Pats GAA Club in Blennerville is preparing for another Dingle Way Challenge which takes place on June 4 this year.

There has been huge interest in this event in previous years and the club is expecting many walkers to take part this June.

The route this year takes in beautiful scenery around West Kerry, with walkers taking in Sauce Creek and following the route to Brandon Point, enjoying the incredible views of Tralee Bay, Loop Head, The Seven Hogs & the Maharees Islands, the sandy beaches of Lower West Kerry and Fermoyle Beach.

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There were will be music, BBQ and great atmosphere in Blennerville after the event. Each participant will receive a medal on completion of the trek.

There are different options so the causal walker and the seasoned trekker is catered for. The Ultra Route is Brandon Creek to Fitzgerald’s Bar, Camp 48Km and the Regular Route is Brandon Point to Fitzgerald’s Bar, Camp 32Km.

For more information on these routes check St Pats Website  www.stpatsgaaclub.com. There will be volunteers from within the club and medical personnel who will be making sure everyone enjoys the day and stays safe.

The club wished to thank main sponsors of Poff Motors and 3D Personnel, and anyone that has contributed to the running of the Challenge.

You can register for this event on https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dingle-way-challenge-2023-tickets-549474913257.

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News

PHOTOS: Kerry People Attend Launch Of Active Disability Ireland Strategic Plan

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Paralympian and Active Disability Ireland ambassador, Jordan Lee (Killarney) with Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne at the launch of the five-year Strategic Plan from Active Disability Ireland in Kildare last week.

CARA Sport Inclusion Ireland, which has its head office at the Kerry Sports Academy in Tralee, have celebrated the launch of their five-year Strategic Plan by revealing a new name and brand identity.

The launch took place in Barrettstown, Kildare last week and a number of Kerry people were in attendance to mark the event.

Now known as Active Disability Ireland, the organisation’s vision is to build an Ireland where people with disabilities have equal opportunities to be active.

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Under the new name, they remain committed to helping to build a more inclusive society to empower, encourage and support people with disabilities to be more active with whom they want, when they want and where they want.

Donal Lynch and Ian Coleman Horgan (St John of God’s, Tralee)  pictured with Minister for Disability, Anne Rabbite at the launch of the five-year Strategic Plan from Active Disability Ireland in Kildare last week.

Supporting the launch, which took place in Barrettstown, Kildare last week, Anne Rabbitte T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, said: “Active Disability Ireland recognises that everyone has the right to participate in physical activity and it is a privilege to help launch their new name and brand identity along with an ambitious five-year strategic plan.”

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In consultation with people with disabilities and stakeholders, rebranding as Active Disability Ireland will enable the organisation to create and foster new relationships, leading to sustainable participation pathways across sport, health, education and the community sector.

Seán Ward (Lixnaw) at the launch of the five-year Strategic Plan from Active Disability Ireland in Kildare last week.

Niamh Daffy, CEO of Active Disability Ireland, said: “This is a very exciting day for our organisation as we celebrated 15 successful years of Cara and look forward to an exciting future as Active Disability Ireland. Developing an insights led strategy was a priority for us.

CEO of Active Disability Ireland Niamh Daffy at the launch of the five-year Strategic Plan from Active Disability Ireland in Kildare last week.

“We really wanted people with disabilities to be at the heart of our thinking, to influence and shape our priorities by understanding the everyday barriers they face and identifying the solutions that can have the biggest impact on their access to, and lifelong enjoyment of physical activity and sport.”

Johnny Quaid of Kingdom Wheelblasters wheelchair basketball club at the launch of the five-year Strategic Plan from Active Disability Ireland in Kildare last week.

For further information about Active Disability Ireland and to view the Strategic Plan 2023-2027, visit https://activedisability.ie

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Business/Property, News

Here’s How Many New Cars Have Been Sold In Kerry This Year

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THERE’S been an increase of nearly 8% in new car sales in Kerry so far this year compared to the same period in 2022, according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

There have been 1,376 new car registrations in the county in the first four months compared to 1,277 in the same month in 2022, a rise of 7.75%. In April there were 159 new car sales in Kerry compared to 158 in the same month last year.

Nationally, there have been 67,018 new car sales from January to April, a 16% increase on the same period in 2022 when there were 57,762 sold.

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In Kerry, Toyota is.the most popular make of car in Kerry so far this year with 188 units sold, with the rest of the Top 5 made up of Hyundai (186), Kia (158), Skoda (145) and Volkswagen (130).

The Hyundai Tucson is the most popular model with 98 units sold, with the Kia Sportage on 67 and the Toyota Yaris, Yaris Cross and Corrolla one 39 units each making up the top five.

Petrol is the most popular engine type with 449 units sold (up 24% on Jan-April 2022) while 377 diesel engine cars were sold (down 14%).

Next is 235 petrol/electric hybrid vehicles sold, up 2% on Jan-April 2022; 174 Electric vehicles (up 32%); 83 petrol/plug-in electric hybrid (-1%) and 57 diesel electric hybrid (+216%) and one diesel/plug-in electric hybrid.

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News, SCHOOLS

PHOTOS: An Explosion Of Creativity From Kerry College Learners At Siamsa Tíre Exhibition

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Julia Miliutina, originally from Ukraine, next to her work on display at the exhibition from Kerry College students at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean

STUDENTS from creative arts courses at Kerry College were joined by friends and families at Siamsa Tíre on Tuesday evening for the official launch of an exhibition of work.

Kerry College learners on the QQI Level 5 Art, Craft & Design; Carpentry and Construction; Animation; Games Design; Sound Production and Digital Design with Visual Communication courses were exhibiting their work with until Wednesday, May 10.

Learners from the Music Performance courses were also on hand to entertain and show their talents. The exhibition is held annually and is the culmination of the end of year’s work from a range of courses at Kerry College.

There were all kinds of works on display as you can see below. The exhibition is open until next Wednesday and is free to the public. Scroll down for photos…

Franek Galistl with his work (top left) on display at the exhibition from Kerry College students at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Frank O’Connor who posed for a painting by his granddaughter Katelyn which is on display at the exhibition from Kerry College students at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean
Íosa McGarvey with his work (on far left) on display at the exhibition from Kerry College students at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kathleen Higgins with her work on display at the exhibition from Kerry College students at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean
Some of the work from the creative Kerry College students on display at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Some of the work from the creative Kerry College students on display at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean
Some of the work from the creative Kerry College students on display at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Some of the work from the creative Kerry College students on display at Siamsa Tíre. Photo by Dermot Crean

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News

Tralee Toastmaster Reaches Speech Contest Final In London

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Anthony Garvey.

TRALEE Toastmasters member Anthony Garvey has reached the Final of the District 91 International Speech Contest, which will be held at the Barbican Centre in London, on Saturday, May 13.

Anthony is also President of Shilling Speakers, an online Toastmasters club with members from 13 different countries.

To qualify, Anthony had to win through his Club, Area and Division contests.  He will compete against seven other speakers and deliver a 5-7 minute speech on any subject of his choice.

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28 competitors will be chosen from all the District winners to advance to the World Semi-finals, which will be held on Thursday, August 17 in Nassau, the Bahamas.

The Grand Final will be held on Saturday, August 19th, with eight competitors vying for the ultimate title, the World Champion of Public Speaking. Each year more than 30,000 speakers compete in Toastmaster contests worldwide.

It has been a bumper year for Tralee Toastmasters in the speech contests, with four other members winning through their club and area contests, to compete at the Division round in District 71.  Derry Butler, Mike Mac Egan and Sergey Udaltsov all represented the club extremely well and Sonia Elston finished in second place in her Division contest.

Meetings of Tralee Toastmasters take place on the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month from 8pm – 10pm at the pastoral centre of Our Lady and St. Brendan’s Parish.

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Kilmoyley Prepares For Annual 5k/10k Fundraising Run

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THE community in Kilmoyley is preparing to hit the road later this month for a run organised by a local group.

The Kilmoyley Tidy Towns’ 5K/10K fundraising run will take place on Sunday, May 21 at 10am. It will follow the usual 5K route from St Erc’s Primary School to the School Cross on to O’Sullivan’s Lerrig Stores up to Lerrig Lough turning right at the Kilmoyley GAA on to the Church and back to the primary school.

The event is always an enjoyable day, so everyone is encouraged to dust off the runners and get the pushchairs ready.

Entry is €15 for 10K, €10 for 5K and €5 for children U16. There is also a Family Offer – for each adult with three children, one child goes free. Message the Tidy Towns Kilmoyley Facebook page for more information.

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