Daily Archives: April 12, 2024

News

Funding Of Over €26,000 For Programmes On Radio Kerry

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FUNDING of over €26,000 has been awarded for the production of specialist programmes on Radio Kerry.

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD,  today welcomed the announcement by Coimisiún na Meán of the award of €8.6 million to broadcasters and independent producers under rounds 51 and 52 of the Broadcasting Fund Sound and Vision Scheme.

Round 51 of Sound and Vision focused on programming about gender equality, diversity and inclusion of new Irish communities and voices, and the level of allocations was enabled, in part, by additional exchequer funding secured by Minister Martin.

The funding contributes towards Mairéad Ní Mhathúna making four different programmes on Radio Kerry — 20 episodes of Gaeilge Le Chéile 3 (€8,619); 10 episodes of Logainmneacha Chiarraí Volume 2 (€8,456); A Green and Gold Vintage Run (€4,722) and Shores of Strength: Women in Tralee Bay’s Oyster Harvest (€4,670).

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Entertainment, News, SCHOOLS, WHAT'S ON

Gaelcholáiste’s TY Students Look Forward To Staging ‘All’s Well That Ends Well?’

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Mary Quirke with the cast of ‘All Well That Ends Well?’ which will be staged at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí next month.

TRANSITION year students at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí are tirelessly rehearsing for their upcoming comedy ‘All’s Well That Ends Well?’

The play next month will see the return of Audrey (Kayla Ní Chonchúir) and Davy (Dan Ó Maoldomhnaigh) in the trilogy of plays written by playwright Mary Quirke of Qwerkkreations.

Seventeen transition year students are performing in this original stage performance. Trojan work is also being done behind the scenes by the TY Costumes & Props, and PR and Marketing teams.

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In the play, Audrey has recently had a baby and is keen to expand her family, her mother Imelda (Rebecca Ní Neachtáin), a local social climber, has other ideas.

Davy’s hen pecked father Raymond’s (Ruairí Ó Loingsigh) health takes a turn for the worse, or has it?

Cast members of ‘All Well That Ends Well?’ which will be staged at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí next month.

The incompetent undertakers Paddy (Iarla Ó hAiniféin) and Johnny (Paschal Ó Buachalla) have it all under control.

The play (in English) is on Friday May 10 at Gaelchioláiste Chiarraí. Tickets at €10 can be bought by calling the school on 066-7121650.

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News, Sport

Tralee Rugby Club To Host West Munster U14 Finals This Sunday

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TRALEE Rugby Club will play host to the West Munster Cup and Plate Finals this Sunday, April 14.

With hundreds of players and supporters expected, this is set to be one of the most anticipated events taking place in the club this season.

The West Munster U14 plate final between Killarney RFC and Killorglin RFC will kick off at 11am, while the West Munster U14 Cup Final between Abbeyfeale/Castleisland and Rugbai Corca Dhuibhne will kick off at 12pm.

The Cup and Plate will be on display in the clubhouse before the finals and refreshments will be served in Kellys Bar. All support is welcome on the day.

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News

Ashe Memorial Hall Goes Purple To Support Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Campaign

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Mayor of Tralee Cllr Terry O’Brien is joined by Harry Twamley, Karen Twamley, Laura Jane Nealon, Peter Stepin and Evan Nealon in front of the Ashe Memorial Hall which was lit up last night to mark 65 Roses fundraising day which takes place today. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE Ashe Memorial Hall was lit up in purple by the local authority last night, to support a Cystic Fibrosis Ireland campaign.

Today is 65 Roses Day and it’s hoped the fundraiser will meet its  target of €300,000 nationwide.

Volunteers will be out in force selling purple roses in Kerry and across the country, in Dunnes Stores, shopping centres and other participating outlets nationwide.

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In Tralee they can be purchased in Dunnes Stores, The Horan Centre, Boherbee; Dunnes Stores, North Circular Road and Manor West Shopping Centre, Manor West Retail Park.

Meanwhile, Tralee native Laura Jane Nealon will be doing a 650 metre swim this morning followed by a 6.5k walk, for her son Evan who has CF.

You can sponsor her effort by clicking here to donate, all funds go directly into CF Irelands account.

Funds raised on 65 Roses Day will help to provide exercise equipment, counselling sessions, and grants for people with CF undergoing a transplant, fertility assessment or families with CF who have recently been bereaved.

Funds also go to support Cystic Fibrosis research and the building of new CF hospital facilities and the funding of specialist CF staff.

65 Roses Day derives its name from the way in which young children often first say the words “cystic fibrosis”.

Support Cystic Fibrosis Ireland on 65 Roses Day, Friday 12th April by donating online at www.65roses.ie or purchasing a purple rose in participating Dunnes Stores, Shopping Centres and other outlets nationwide.

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