TRALEE hotels feature prominently is the latest Tripadvisor list of Travellors Choice, ‘Best of the Best’ Hotels in Ireland.
The Meadowlands Hotel is at No.6, Ballygarry Estate at No.10 and Manor West Hotel at No.11. Other Kerry hotels to feature in the Top 25 list are the Muckross Park Hotel and Spa, at No.4, The Killarney Park at No.8, The International Hotel Killarney at No.13, Earls Court House at No.15.
The Meadowlands Hotel posted their delight on their Facebook page earlier today. “We are so excited to receive the news that we ranked No. 6 in Trip Advisor’s Traveller’s Choice Awards 2023,” it reads.
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“This award comes as we celebrate 25 Years in Irish Hospitality and is a true reflection of our fabulous staff. We take pride in the service we provide and work towards an above-and-beyond attitude (always) and we are thrilled to be recognised for our efforts.
“Thank you to our guests for taking the time to write a review and to share your experience with other visitors. We are thrilled to be chosen amongst the other top hotels in Ireland, especially our neighbors Ballygarry Estate, Hotel and Spa and Manor West Hotel & Leisure Club.”
The Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best awards are given to hotels with a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period.
Each winner has passed their rigorous trust and safety standards. Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best, signifying the highest level of excellence in hospitality.
.Richard Sharp and Shane O’Connor of the Seriously Sound Food Co.
THE Tralee-based Seriously Sound Food Co. will see its product featured on RTE’s ‘Today’ show this Thursday.
Owned by Tralee men Richard Sharp and Shane O’Connor the company which makes plant-based meat alternatives, will see their Seriously Sound Plant-Based Chicken championed as part of the daily food slot with Daithi O’Se and Maura Derrane.
Celebrity Chef, Arun Kapil, will be creating a recipe using their ‘Naked Pieces’ to highlight the versatility of Seriously Sound Plant-Based Chicken and just how easy it is to go plant-based with dinners.
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The TV appearance ties in with their national launch with Aldi Ireland which sees their Carolina BBQ and Naked Pieces stocked in all 157 Aldi stores across Ireland as part of the Grow with Aldi Programme supported by Bord Bia.
This means that Seriously Sound Plant-Based Chicken is now stocked in over 250 Aldi, Dunnes Stores and Selected Supervalu’s across Ireland since launching in only January of this year. Tune into RTE 1 Thursday May 25th at 3:30pm.
.St Brendan’s Park FC Women’s Social Soccer Team look forward to the blitz.
ST Brendan’s Park FC’s Women’s Social Soccer team are hosting a charity 7-a-side soccer blitz in aid of ADAPT Kerry Women’s Refuge and Support Services on Saturday, May 27 with the first match kicking off at 10am.
Entry to Christy Leahy Park on the day will be €5 with free admission for U16s and there will be a raffle on the day, tickets for the draw are €5 with all proceeds going to ADAPT.
.Currow National School were winners of the START 2023 competition in University of Galway.
CURROW National School were overall winners of the START Trophy 2023 at an event in the University of Galway recently.
Three primary schools who used scientific methods to answer questions about well-being, education and fitness in the classroom, took part in the event.
Organised by the Health Research Board-Trials Methodology Research Network (HRB-TMRN) at University of Galway, the Schools Teaching Awareness of Randomised Trials (START) annual competition encourages children throughout Ireland to learn more about healthcare decisions and how we can improve health and wellbeing by learning about randomised trials.
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The three shortlisted primary schools in the country for the final were Currow National School; Scoil Mobhi, Glasnevin, Dublin and Corrandulla National School, Corrandulla, Galway.
Currow won the first prize where their trial question was ‘Running Debate- should you run for distance or time?’
They addressed whether or not running for distance or time to improve fitness and concluded that there was no difference between these two groups, and that either method would be good to improve fitness.
.Pictured at the launch of The Lee Strand 550 – Comfort for Chemo Evening at the Dogs and getting ready to celebrate with their Lee Stand Milk are Declan Dowling, Kingdom Greyhound Stadium; Mikey Sheehy and Mary Fitzgerald, Comfort for Chemo Kerry; John O’Keeffe, Teresa Walker & Gearóid Linnane, Lee Strand.
LEE Strand has joined forces with Comfort for Chemo Kerry for this year’s annual Lee Strand 550 night at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on this Friday, May 26.
The support of Lee Strand will allow Comfort for Chemo Kerry to generate much needed funds with all admissions, auction, raffle, restaurant bookings and other monies raised on the night going directly towards the charity.
The event will at the stadium will have something for everyone and there are several ways to support this worthy cause.
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Speaking at the launch of the event, Gearoid Linnane CEO said; “Lee Strand continues to support one of Ireland’s most prestigious races, the Lee Strand A3 550 at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
“Our long-standing sponsorship of this race spans over four decades and we are delighted to welcome back a charity element to our event. This year our chosen charity is Comfort for Chemo Kerry, all proceeds raised on the evening will all be donated directly to the charity. It promises to be a great evening out for everyone while supporting a wonderful charity in our community.”
For those that would like to enjoy all the action from the Grandstand Restaurant tables are available to reserve for both organisations, individuals, and groups of all sizes with 50% of the revenue going towards the charity.
In addition to the racing action, everyone will be kept well entertained with MC Billy Keane to take us through the night.
Best Dressed Lady and Best Dressed Gent will be judged on the night by fashion stylist Danny Leane with fabulous prizes for both.
Plus, there will be an auction on the night with some fantastic items up for grabs and lots of chances to win in the raffle, which has been very generously supported with prizes from local businesses.
There will also be a family aspect to the night with entertainment for all ages with lots of novelty events with face painting, bouncy castle, music after racing and Mighty Mikey Milk from Lee Strand will be at the stadium to meet the younger ones.
Declan Dowling of the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium said; “It is wonderful that Lee Strand and Comfort for Chemo Kerry have come together at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium to raise these much needed funds and we are hoping that as many as possible will come along to support this worthy cause that unfortunately so many families in the county will avail of at some time in their lives.”
Launching the event, Mary Fitzgerald, Chairperson of CFCK, said; “Comfort for Chemo Kerry are delighted to be chosen as the beneficiary of this year’s Lee Strand 550 Night at the Dogs with all proceeds on the night going to the charity. The need to be able to provide treatment in an environment that promotes healing and provides comfort is paramount and this unit will allow for improved treatment options for patients on their own doorstep. We would really appreciate your support on the night which will help us build and equip a standalone chemotherapy unit within the grounds of UHK for the people of Kerry.”
Tickets are available at the entry gate, tickets are €10 and kids are free. The first race of the night goes off at 7pm with doors open at 6pm.
Table bookings for the restaurant can be made either by e-mailinginfo@comfortforchemokerry.com or on 089 2240357.
.Churchill GAA Club juvenile teams sponsors gathered at their grounds on Sunday with young club members. Photo by Dermot Crean
CHURCHILL GAA has thanked its juvenile club sponsors for their continued support of the club.
The sponsors of the boys and girls teams from Under 5 to Under 18 level gathered at the club grounds at Churchill on Sunday.
Over the past number of years, the Juvenile academy has gone from strength to strength with increasing numbers of young people playing the game on a weekly basis.
The club now have a committed team of mentors at each age group who each week derive a huge sense of satisfaction from coaching the young people.
In addition to developing players and coaches the club plans to develop the facilities and equipment, and this would not be possible without the generosity and kindness of local businesses and the community.
On that note a team was formed this year led out by Ronan Falvey (U12 girls coach) and David Rolls (Juvenile Chairperson) to ensure all the children from U5 to U18 were fully kitted out. 310 children got shorts, half zips, t-shirts and socks a massive thanks to several supportive sponsors.
Sponsors of the teams are Beacon Capital, Gary O’Driscoll, Kerry Motor Works, Mid Cork Pallets, Oakview Lettings, Probuild, KK Hydraulics, Foley & Associates Solicitors, Reen Financial Services, Listowel & Ardfert Physiotherapy Clinic, Fitzgibbon Interiors, Cool Harbour, Rochestown Hotel, Ger Carmody, Sherry Fitzgerald Stephenson Crean, EAA Construction, Ronan Falvey and Access Ireland.
21/5/23 Fourball Whites – Sponsor Billy Naughton Volvo
1. Jack Murphy/Brian O Sullivan 46 pts
2. Paul Stephenson/Mark Stephenson 45 pts
3. Tom Moore/Kevin Rolls 44 pts
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Green Tees – Sponsor Billy Naughton Volvo
1. Philip O Sullivan/Brian Lennon 45 pts
2. Sean Mc Carthy/Sean Reidy 42 pts
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Fixtures
27/28th May 2023 – MC 5 Sponsor Meadowlands Hotel
Lady Presidents Joan prize to the men
3RD/4TH June 2023 – MC 6. Sponsor Kerry Group
Lady Captains Kathleen prize to the men.
5/6/23 – Semi open Am Am – Sponsor Ardfert Pharmacy
Grand Hotel Junior Scratch Cup 21st May 2023 Results
Gross:
1. David Hennebery 74 Tralee
2. Paudie O’ Connor 75 Ballybunion
3. Maurice G. O’ Connor Tralee
4. Kevin A. Lucey 76 Tralee
5. Dermot Hughes 76 Galway Bay
Nett:
1. Peter Naughton 67 Tralee
2. John J. Sheehy 67 Tralee
3. Brian O’ Sullivan 68 Tralee
Results from Saturday 20th May
9 hole singles
1st Ruben Rivas McHugh (10) 19pts
Par 3 Course
Great turnout again for the Academy players on the Par 3 Course yesterday.
28 played in the 6 Hole Scramble.
1st Ruben Rivas McHugh & Noah Clifford
2nd Padraig Hanly, Conor Dowling & Ben Moynihan
3rd Ava O Sullivan & Amy Fitzgearld
KERRY Education and Training Board has launched Ireland’s first cross-sectoral collaboration between Primary, Post Primary, and Further Education with Trinity College School of Education.
On Monday, the Minister for Education, Norma Foley, officially launched the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Research Project at Kerry College Clash Campus.
The project, spearheaded by Jean Reale, a PhD research candidate with Trinity College School of Education and Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB), aims to implement UDL across the educational journeys of all learners in Ireland, irrespective of their academic ability.
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This two-year study marks the first cross-sectoral collaboration between primary, post primary, and further education and training (FET) in Ireland to look at implementing Universal Design for Learning.
Launching the project Minister for Education Norma Foley, TD, said; “Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for enhancing student experiences by placing the student voice at the centre of the learning environment. UDL takes a proactive approach to learning environments ensuring that students learn in ways that are best suited to their individual needs.
“I would like to congratulate Jean Reale, the PhD research candidate with Trinity College School of Education, and Kerry ETB for their outstanding work in this field.”
“The Universal Design for Learning framework provides pathways to meet the challenges in teaching and learning environments while capitalising on the diverse talents of students.
“It promotes the development of expert learners who can assess their own needs, monitor their progress, and sustain their interests and effort during learning tasks,” said Ann O’Dwyer, Director of Schools Youth and Music.
Designed and developed by Jean Reale in collaboration with Jeremy Wrenn, 28 teaching staff, and senior management from across Kerry ETB, UDL brings numerous benefits to the student, learners, and educators, within Kerry ETB.
It ensures increased access and participation, fosters improved learning outcomes, reduces stigma by acknowledging unique needs, and enhances student engagement by tailoring learning experiences to individual preferences and interests.
Speaking about the project, the Principal of Kerry College Stephen Goulding, expressed; “The Universal Design for Learning Champions Project in Kerry ETB is a ground-breaking initiative that seeks to capture the lived experience of teachers and management in implementing UDL. It aims to empower educators while maintaining high expectations for all learners.”
The project’s outcomes will consist of an implementation roadmap document based on the study’s data and findings, to be rolled out across Kerry ETB and made available nationally to schools and colleges under a creative commons license.
Additionally, support materials will be made available to primary and post primary schools to facilitate planning for UDL as part of the school self-evaluation process and the Looking at Our Schools (LAOS) Quality Framework.
These materials will be developed to aid the establishment of a UDL School Flag program, assisting primary and post-primary schools in implementing UDL principles and promoting student agency in their learning.
TRALEE hotels feature prominently is the latest Tripadvisor list of Travellors Choice, ‘Best of the Best’ Hotels in Ireland.
