Daily Archives: September 1, 2023

Entertainment, News, WHAT'S ON

Events In Tralee For Culture Night 2023

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CULTURE Night – the annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity, and the arts – will take place Friday, September 22.

Kerry will be host to a programme of free events on the night that offer something for everyone.

Special events are programmed at participating locations throughout the county, and, thanks to the continued support of the Arts Council and Kerry County Council, all activities are free of charge.

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Cathaoirleach of Kerry, Councillor Jim Finucane, shared his support for Culture Night; “Culture Night is a very special night throughout Ireland and the events in Kerry play a very important part in showcasing the talented artists, beautiful landscapes, and significant venues that are in our County. I look forward to going out Friday 22 September and celebrating the very best of what we have in Kerry”

Below is a taste of what’s to come on the night in the county capital.

Imeall//llaemI is an experimental and informal performance concept between sound artists and contemporary circus artists, creating an environment for collaborative artistic experimentation in the gallery of Siamsa Tíre.

Join them on Culture Night, have a drink and a chat and feast your eyes and ears on this improvised conversation between circus artists and sound artists from 9pm onwards.

Participate in a late-night Culture Café tour of participating Café’s with presentations from TEDx Salon, Art in the Park, Music Generation, Classical Delights, West Coast Jazz, Trad in Tralee and lots more entertainment; offering a mix of both indoor and canopied outdoor events.

Meanwhile, Maddens on Milk Market lane will host The OtherSide — a traditional style late-night talk show set in a relaxed setting.

The OtherSide features a wide range of guests from actors, musicians and stand-up comedians to artists, sports people and local legends. It offers a rare opportunity to hear these guests in conversation in a very intimate setting and without an agenda.

For further information about more events for Culture Night in Tralee visit https://culturenight.ie/events/?_sft_location=tralee

A Culture Night 2023 Kerry ‘at a glance’ brochure will be available online from the Kerry County Council Arts Office website with a printed version available in various locations throughout the county.

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News

Tralee Tennis Club Hosts ‘Blind Tennis’ Session

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Participants and coaches in the tennis taster session for blind and visually impaired adults at Tralee Tennis Club. Photo: Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership Facebook

TRALEE Tennis Club yesterday hosted a tennis taster session for blind and visually impaired adults.

Blind/VI tennis is played with a special foam ball with a rattle to help players track the ball through hearing. In Blind/VI tennis, the baseline is halfway between the service box and the normal baseline.

“We are delighted to have hosted and given these participants the opportunity to try out tennis,” says Nuala Finnegan, Chairperson, Tralee Tennis Club.

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“We had a lot of fun with this group. Everyone was new to tennis and the levels of enthusiasm were huge. We hope to welcome them all back to our courts very soon,” she adds.

Blind Tennis was developed in Japan in the 1980s and it took more than 30 years to make it to Ireland. It was introduced in 2016 by Tennis Ireland and Vision Sports Ireland.

“The participants range in levels of vision, from partially sighted to totally blind, meaning that the players have to keep a keen ear on the ball,” says Joanne Williamson, tennis coach.

“It’s wonderful that Tralee Tennis Club has initiated Blind/VI for Tralee and the surrounding areas. Tennis is a game that lends itself very well to a blast of fresh air, exercise, fun and sociability,” says Joanne.

Anyone interested in taking part in future sessions should contact Rosie at Vision Sports Ireland | rosie@visionsports.ie or 086 152 66 42.

This is a joint project between Tralee Tennis Club, Tennis Ireland, Vision Sport Ireland and Kerry County Council.

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News, Sport, WHAT'S ON

Warriors To Host Invitational Tournament On Saturday At Complex

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Ryan Leonard with father Rick after Warriors Champions Trophy win in 2017.

GARVEYS Tralee Warriors pre-season preparations move up a notch on Saturday when they host an Invitational Tournament at the Tralee Sports Complex with action getting underway from 11.00am.

The Warriors will be showcasing their new squad for the upcoming Super League season and the tournament provides an opportunity for their fans to see their new and returning players in action for the first time.

Into the Warriors set up comes 6’1’’ guard Johnny Williams from Richmond, Virginia and playing out of Virginia Commonwealth University and 6’8’’ forward Jarvis Doles from Baltimore, Maryland and playing out of University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

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They are joined by former Warriors Rap Buivydas and Ryan Leonard who return to the Tralee set up after spells in the US. Tralee native Cian O’Sullivan also joins the roster after spending a number of seasons in both the US and Spain.

The Warriors will take on three of their Super League rivals from last season with League Champions Emporium Cork Basketball, Neptune and EJ Sligo All Stars providing the opposition for what promises to be an excellent day of basketball at the home of the Warriors.

Action gets underway with the Warriors taking on Emporium Cork Basketball Ballincollig at 11.00am and Neptune facing Sligo at 12.15pm.

Neptune and Ballincollig meet in an all Cork clash at 1.40pm followed by the Warriors second game against Sligo at 3.00pm.

Sligo continue with their third game against Ballincollig at 4.20pm before what promises to be a terrific clash between arch rivals Warriors and Neptune tips off at 5.30pm rounds out the tournament.

Admission is €10.00 for adults and €5.00 for children. Season tickets are also valid for this event.

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News

Tralee Rowing Club To Raise Funds For Gazebo

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Members of Tralee Rowing Club will be out collecting on Saturday.

TRALEE Rowing Club will hold a special street collection this Saturday aimed at raising funds for the purchase of a much-needed gazebo.

The unpredictable Irish weather often poses a challenge for the rowers and their equipment. so to ensure that their dedicated athletes and their gear stays dry during competitions throughout the year, the club aims to acquire a sturdy gazebo that will offer shelter and protection from the elements.

“We’re thrilled to have this opportunity to engage with our community and seek their support for this vital initiative,” said James Morris, Chairperson of Tralee Rowing Club.

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“A gazebo might seem like a simple addition, but it will significantly enhance our rowers’ experiences and help us maintain our commitment to excellence,” he added.

Club representatives will be present at key points throughout the town centre and Manor West from 10.30am tomorrow morning.

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News, SCHOOLS

PHOTOS: Moyderwell Primary School Welcomes New Junior Infants

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New friends…Junior infants beginning their schooldays at Moyderwell Primary School this week. Photo by Dermot Crean

THERE was a warm welcome to all pupils at Moyderwell Mercy Primary School on Wednesday as the new school year began.

It was an especially exciting time for the new arrivals who will spend the next eight years of their education at Moyderwell.

There were 48 junior infants beginning at the school and they all settled in very quickly under the guidance of teachers Ms Sarah Keane and Ms Joanne Ryan. Good luck to them all. Scroll down for photos…

Junior infants, pictured here with SNA Mrs Hanly, beginning their schooldays at Moyderwell Primary School this week. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Junior infants beginning their schooldays at Moyderwell Primary School this week. Photo by Dermot Crean
A junior infant beginning her schooldays at Moyderwell Primary School this week. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Junior infants beginning their schooldays at Moyderwell Primary School this week. Photo by Dermot Crean
A junior infant beginning his schooldays at Moyderwell Primary School this week. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Junior infants beginning their schooldays at Moyderwell Primary School this week. Photo by Dermot Crean
Junior infants beginning their schooldays at Moyderwell Primary School this week. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Junior infants beginning their schooldays at Moyderwell Primary School this week. Photo by Dermot Crean
Junior infants beginning their schooldays at Moyderwell Primary School this week. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ms Sarah Keane’s Junior infants beginning their schooldays at Moyderwell Primary School this week. Also included is Principal Pat Neenan. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ms Joanne Ryan’s Junior infants beginning their schooldays at Moyderwell Primary School this week. Photo by Dermot Crean

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News, SCHOOLS

PHOTOS: Big Day For Little Ones At CBS And Presentation Primary Schools

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Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday with assistant teacher Amy McCarthy. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT’S a big week for primary schools all over Tralee as they welcome pupils back for the upcoming year.

But the main attention was focussed on the the new arrivals who started their schooldays. CBS Primary saw 55 junior infants pupils enter the classrooms of Ms Laura Donoghue and Ms Dara Quirke.

Meanwhile, over in Presentation there were 43 new pupils arriving into Ms Margaret Daly and Ms Gillian Conway’s classes.  Of course, all went well and they settled into their surroundings in both schools in no time, happy to pose for photographs. Scroll down for photos…

Junior infants on their first day at school at Presentation Primary School on Thursday with teacher Gillian Conway and SNA Noreen Quill. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Junior infants on their first day at school at Presentation Primary School on Thursday with teacher Margaret Daly and SNA Laura Hannafin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday with SNA Irene Lynch and teacher Dara Quirke. Photo by Dermot Crean
Junior infants on their first day at school at CBS Primary on Thursday with teacher Laura Donoghue and SNA Andrea Lyons. Photo by Dermot Crean

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