Daily Archives: September 28, 2023

News

Kerry Man Picks Up €1m Lotto Winnings

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A Kerry man was delighted to visit Lotto HQ today to collect his €1 million cheque after winning the Lotto Plus 1 top prize on Wednesday 13th September.

The Kingdom winner enjoyed his windfall after purchasing his ticket online via the National Lottery app.

The winner who is looking forward to treating his family with his new fortune explained the shock he got when he logged into his online account.

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“I saw the email on my phone telling me to check my ticket while I was out and about. I looked at it and was in total shock – I then had to drive home and I swear I almost crashed the car! As soon as I got in the door, I went in to tell my wife and show her the phone.

“Of course, it’s my own fault that she didn’t believe me straight away because I am such a messer and would totally pretend that I’d won – but this time there was no joking! She eventually took the phone and checked the ticket while I called out the numbers. It was only then that she believed me and the two of us were sat there counting the zeros making sure it was definitely real,” he said.

“I was on to the Claims Department first thing the following Monday to confirm the win. Part of me had worried that my phone had been hacked and it was a horrible trick being played! I was delighted to hear that it was definitely real.”

The online winner admitted that having the ticket in his online account saved him a lot of worry over the past two weeks: “I’m so glad I played online because I’m not sure that I’d be able for the pressure of minding a physical ticket. It was a long two weeks getting organized for our trip up here to pick up the cheque so I can only imagine what I’d be like with keeping a ticket safe on top of that. I am thrilled to finally have the cheque in my hand and to make plans with the family for what we’ll do. Looking at houses and planning for our future is most definitely top of the list – the timing is perfect!”

News

Daly Calls For Action On Capacity Issue On Bus Route To Tralee

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Deputy Pa Daly.

SINN Fein TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, has called for ministerial intervention to solve capacity issues on the 272 bus route from Ballybunion to Tralee.

This follows reports that a number of students waiting for the 8am bus were left stranded on Tuesday as it was full to capacity.

“I am hearing from constituents that people are being left at the side of the road due to demand,” said Deputy Daly.

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“We had understood that capacity would be looked at for this route, and of course the more people can be accommodated on public transport, the better for climate emissions. Students and workers rely on the service to attend college or work in Tralee, and the route passes through Listowel as well as Ballybunion.

“Both Councillor Tom Barry and I have contacted Transport for Ireland and the Minister. The matter should be urgently looked into by the Service Planning team and the Minister should intervene also.”

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Beauty&Fashion, Lifestyle, News

Tralee Winners At The Irish Hair And Beauty Awards

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Shauna Baitson of Nadúr Spa at Ballygarry Estate accepted the Spa Of The Year award on Sunday.

THE Nádúr Spa at Ballygarry Estate, Tralee was awarded ‘Spa of the Year’ at the Irish Hair & Beauty Awards held in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Little Island in Co. Cork on Sunday evening.

They weren’t the only Kerry winners as Aesthetic Clinic of the Year went to ‘Transform by Mon’ run by Monika Banach in Tralee; the Beauty Salon of the Year Kerry was award to Beauty by the Beach in Ballybunion while Hair Salon of the Year Kerry went to Allure Hair Salon in Killarney.

This ‘Spa of the Year ‘award comes just after Ballygarry Estate introduced their New Thermal Garden at Nádúr Spa.

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Spa Manager Gina Groves said; “This award means so much to all of us in Nádúr,” she said. “The team have worked extremely hard over the summer to showcase our new thermal garden facilities. It gives the team a real injection of positivity and lifts their spirits. Thanks to everyone who voted for us and thanks to all our guests for supporting us and helping Nádúr become one of Ireland’s favourite spas.”

At the beginning of 2023, Spa Manager Gina Groves worked with Ballygarry Estate’s proprietor Padraig McGillicuddy to create a new development for Nádúr. This saw the team build a brand-new thermal garden which they proudly opened this summer.

The winners of the 9th Irish Hair and Beauty Awards 2023 represent excellence in the hair and beauty industry in Ireland.

They have been recognised for their exceptional skills, expertise, and creativity in their respective categories, including hair salons, beauty salons, male grooming salons, spas, cosmetic clinics, makeup artists, nail salons, and beauty training academies.

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News, SCHOOLS

‘Walk To School Week’ To Take Place From Monday

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GREEN-SCHOOLS National Walk to School Week (WTSW) begins next Monday, October 2 for five days celebrating walking, active transport, and sustainable solutions to congestion outside schools around Ireland.

The Green-Schools Travel Programme works in partnership with schools to promote active, sustainable travel on the journey to school.

Green-Schools Travel Officers will be busy working directly with schools next week on WOW Days (Walk on Wednesday), walkability audits, promoting active travel and delivering climate workshops in schools.

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These are focused on giving students and the school’s wider community the tools to change habits, build better ones and create a school environment that is accessible and enjoyable for all.

The programme offers a range of resources to support schools at primary and secondary level, and takes into account the reality that walking the full distance to school is not always possible:  Park’n’Stride is an alternative which is also encouraged.

This week a webinar on Walking Buses hosted by Green-Schools gave attendees ideas and information focused on creating walking buses in their schools.

Walk to School Week organisers are keen to remind everyone of the changes everyone in a community can make to allow children and young people enjoy active journey to school.

Speeding, idling engines, poor driving behaviour and footpath parking all impact the journey to school.

Walk to School Week is one of four annual week-long call to action events run by the Green-Schools Travel Programme.

Clean Air Week follows in November, followed by Scoot to School Week in March and Bike Week in May.

Walk to School Week is facilitated in just under 500 schools directly by Green-Schools Travel Officers and in almost 2,000 more schools awarded previously for their sustainable and active travel efforts. For more see https://greenschoolsireland.org/walk-to-school-week-2023/

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News, Sport

Virgin Media Announces Partnership With Garveys Tralee Warriors

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Virgin Media has announced a partnership deal with Garveys Tralee Warriors. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD

VIRGIN Media has announced a new partnership with Garvey’s Tralee Warriors Basketball Club.

This new partnership will see Virgin Media become the match day sponsor for all Tralee Warriors home games, along with court branding, tickets and the Virgin Media most valued player (MVP) award at every game.

Garveys Tralee Warriors are set to begin their Superleague campaign this Saturday night at the Tralee Sports Complex.

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The dedication of the Tralee Warriors’ players, along with the commitment and support of the local community, is said to have inspired Virgin Media to get behind the team and support their journey towards the season ahead.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Paul Higgins, VP of Customer, Virgin Media said: “I’m delighted to support Kieran Donaghy and the Tralee Warriors BC. This is great partnership, coinciding with Virgin Media’s rollout of 2Gig full fibre broadband to more homes and businesses across Ireland, including in the town of Tralee, and our ongoing full fibre network upgrades across the country.”

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