ROSIE Giles and Alex Maritz of Tralee Rowing Club won the Division 2, Junior 18B Women’s Double Sculls title over 2000m at Skibbereen Grand League Regatta on Saturday, April 27 at the National Rowing Centre, Cork.
The Tralee duo showed composure, cruising steadily through a field of rivals from clubs all over the country.
They closed out the race with a devastating sprint storming past race leaders Shannon Rowing Club to take gold by clear water.
The two athletes have blazed a trail over the last number of years here in North Kerry for young women in the sport of rowing, a combination of power and endurance.
Senior Singles
1st Ciara Spring 23
2nd Ava O’ Sullivan 24
T3 Sean Collins, Rian Lynch, David O’ Connor 25
46 players.
Monday 6th May
4-person AmAm kindly sponsored by Office and Ink Results
1 Pat Prendeville Joe Rogers Breda Rogers Breda Shanahan 92 pts
2 Derek O’Brien Evan O’Brien Carly Horan Nils Conway 90 pts
3 Anne Kerins Michael P Kerins Denis Kelly Michael Lawlor 90 pts
.MTU staff and students enjoying the Green Campus cookery demo From left to right: Dan Browne, Neil Beirne, Sheila O’Mahony and Qiao Zhang
MUNSTER Technological University’s (MTU) Green Campus in Tralee hosted a successful wellbeing event on Thursday last featuring a cookery demonstration on plant-based meals.
The event, which was attended by MTU staff and students, aimed to highlight the benefits of plant-based meals for both personal health and the environment.
Dan Browne, Culinary Arts lecturer and chef, led the demonstration showing attendees how to prepare a delicious and nutritious chickpea curry.
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The dish, designed to be easy to cook during busy exam times, was very well received by all. After the demonstration, attendees enjoyed lunch together prepared by Compass Group Ireland.
Commenting on the event, Martha Farrell, Green Campus Chairperson said, “We are delighted with the positive response to our plant-based cookery demo. Promoting sustainability is at the core of our mission and we hope this encourages more people to consider swapping to a plant-based meal at least once a week for the benefit of their own health as well as the environment.”
MTU culinary arts lecturer and chef, Dan Browne leads Green Campus cookery demo.
“We are very grateful to chef Dan Browne for the fantastic demonstration, TJ O’Connor, Section Head of the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Department for facilitating this event, Compass Group Ireland for preparing the delicious lunch, and REEdI for funding this event. It’s through the combined efforts of everyone involved that we were able to make this event a success”.
Katherine O’Sullivan, Lecturer on the Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland Programme (REEdI) added; “The REEdI@MTU Team is thrilled to support the Green Campus cookery demo and lunch. The event featured a culinary demonstration followed by a delicious meal crafted from locally sourced, seasonal produce whilst promoting health and well-being amongst students and staff.
“It is a fantastic collaboration spanning departments and disciplines, providing a refreshing break for our busy students in the lead-up to exam time. As there is a strong emphasis on sustainability within the REEdI project, this Green Campus initiative clearly aligns to the REEdI project vision”.
This event is just one of many initiatives Green Campus undertakes to promote a sustainable and healthy campus environment at MTU.
David Moriarty reports on Kerry’s FC’s game against Longford Town on Monday evening…
LONGFORD TOWN 2-1 KERRY FC
Kerry FC had a quick turnaround from Friday’s Cork City clash as they headed to Bishopsgate on the Bank Holiday Monday to take on Longford Town.
It was against the same opposition that Kerry managed to pick up their first-ever home league win at the start of last month but since then things have not been going according to plan as they have only picked up one point in the last four games.
Defeats against Bray Wanderers, Athlone Town and Cork City make their eight-game unbeaten run seem like an eternity ago and the Kingdom were desperate to get more points on the board against a Longford Town side who have yet to win a game this season.
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It has been a tough hundredth year for Longford as former manager Stephen Henderson resigned after a run of poor results to begin the season and although they have been playing better in recent weeks, they still have not picked up a win in the 2024 campaign.
First Team Head Coach Conor McCarthy made a few changes from last Friday’s defeat against Cork with Evison Rramani and Jack Kavanagh making their first starts in Longford. Victor Udeze and Kennedy Amechi came back into the front three with Ethan Kos replacing captain Andy Spain who picked up an injury against Cork City on Friday.
The opening fifteen minutes or so were even enough with neither team doing very little to test each other.
But that changed when Longford took the lead just after the 20-minute mark. A corner taken on the left side was swung in by Conor Crowley and went all the way to Luke Wade Slater at the back post who managed to nudge the ball further into Francis Campbell who headed in from close range.
There were a few shouts for a foul on Kerry FC defender Ethan Kos, but on closer inspection, it was evident there was little to no contact and the goal stood.
Things only went from bad to worse for Kerry just six minutes later when Longford doubled their lead from another corner on the left side.
Conor Crowley’s cross went all the way through to Luke Wade Slater at the back post whose diving header was enough to get it past Antonio Tuta.
Conor McCarthy felt the need for change and made two changes soon after with Ryan Kelliher and Daniel Okwute coming on to try and salvage something from the game.
Dean O’Shea could have made it three as he got on the end of another corner, but his bullet header was not kept down and was always heading over the crossbar.
Kerry FC’s first sight of goal came just seven minutes before half time as Jack Kavanagh got a second bite of the cherry from a blocked corner and put the ball into the box but Ryan Kelliher could not direct the ball towards goal as it rolled out for a goal kick.
Samuel Aladesanusi was called into defensive action as a last-stitched tackle kept out further Longford danger and soon thereafter the whistle was blown to signal the end of the first half.
A disappointing performance in the first forty-five that the players and management wanted to get right in the second half.
Kerry FC completed the rest of their five substitutions just fifty-six minutes into the game as Steven Healy, Sean O’Connell and Valerii Dolia came into the fold. Dolia was making his highly anticipated first-team debut after playing half an hour in an under 20’s game last week.
Dolia had been out with a broken toe since signing for the club at the start of the season, so he was itching to get out on the pitch at this stage.
Evison Rramani tried an effort from well outside the box although it was ambitious, it was struck well and did not go that far over the bar.
Longford played around the ball much like the end of the first half but did not create any chances in that time as they seemed to take their foot off the gas ever so slightly.
In the seventy-second minute, Kerry got a goal back through an unbelievable Ryan Kelliher acrobatic finish.
Evison Rramani played the ball out to Daniel Okwute who crossed the ball in for Kelliher. A deflection meant that it was hard for Kelliher to control but he popped the ball up with his knee and bicycle kicked it into the back of the net giving Jack Brady no chance whatsoever.
Kerry FC pushed on but created nothing of note to test the Longford keeper. Time started to run out for Kerry and the whistle eventually blew for full-time as Longford Town picked up their first three points of the season.
Kerry are back at home on Friday when they take on UCD as the Kingdom will look to get points on the board once more this season
LONGFORD TOWN TEAM: 1. JACK BRADY, 2. SHANE ELWORTHY (C), 3. KYLE O’CONNOR, 6. ROSS FAY, 7. LUKE WADE SLATER (GOAL ‘29), 8. VIKTOR SERDENIUK, 16. JORDAN ADEYEMO, 19. MOHAMMED BOUDIAF, 20. CONOR CROWLEY, 22. FRANCIS CAMPBELL (GOAL ‘21), 27. DEAN O’SHEA.
SUBS: JACK MCCARTHY, OISIN HAND, SAMUEL CLARKE, EMMANUEL JAMES, RYAN BOYLE, JORDAN TALLON, VASYL TROPANETS, GULLHERME REGO PRIOSTI, CALLUM BONNER.
KERRY FC TEAM: 1. ANTONIO TUTA, 15. KEVIN WILLIAMS, 6. ETHAN KOS, 18. SAMUEL ALADESANUSI, 4. JACK KAVANAGH, 32. EVISON RRAMANI, 21. DAIRE MCCARTHY, 7. SEAN MCGRATH (C), 13. NATHAN GLEESON, 12. KENNEDY AMECHI, 22. VICTOR UDEZE.
SUBS: AARON O’SULLIVAN, SEAN O’CONNELL, VALERII DOLIA, KENNEDY AMECHI, STEVEN HEALY, CIAN BROSNAN, RYAN KELLIHER (GOAL ‘71), FINN BARRETT, DANIEL OKWUTE.
.Teacher Maura O’Sullivan, Principal Mike O’Toole and teacher Danny Murphy with pupil looking forward to the St John’s Parochial School Fundraising Run which takes place on Sunday, May 19. Photo by Dermot Crean
PUPILS in St John’s Parochial School on Ashe Street, Tralee are “desperate to make the most of their play areas” but there is no Government funding available to bring the “children’s dreams to fruition”.
The children, their parents and staff are planning the school’s second annual fun run in Tralee Town Park on Sunday 19th May to help fund school yard and play space upgrades.
The Principal of St John’s Parochial School, Mike O’Toole, said: “Our numbers have doubled in recent years – from 38 to 75 students and from two to four teachers – since 2022. The play spaces have become more crowded and we would love to make these areas as productive and play friendly as possible.
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“Astro Pitches and Playgrounds cost up to €20,000 and €45,000 respectively and proceeds from this year’s fun run will go towards our Yard Rejuvenation Fund. Unfortunately, and despite being a DEIS school, there is no funding from the Department or grant available to bring our children’s dreams to fruition.”
St John’s Parochial School is thrilled to promote its second annual family fun run on 19th May, which will bring the school community together, and anyone who wants a fun day out, while keeping fit at the same time.
Participants need to register from 10.15am at the park entrance opposite the KDYS on Denny Street while the run itself will start at 11am.
PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 outdoor academy was a great success last Sunday i gCathair Sailí! More of the same at 11am in Caherslee on Sunday next (12th May). Bí linn! Fáilte roimh chách!
PEIL FAOI 11: (i) Our annual trip to Kilmacud, Dublin, will take place on Sunday next (12th May). Good luck to all travellers…boys and men! God speed! (ii) Another enjoyable U11 GoGames session took place on Thursday last. Well done, all! We look forward to another interesting outing on Thursday next at 6.30pm. Expect text!
PEIL AOI 13: We have now completed Phase 1 of the County League. Both our teams did amazingly well and have taken a one week break from competitive games. Action resumes on Sunday next (May 12th). County League Phase 2…here we come! Expect text, boys. Training will take place on Tuesday night at the MTU. (Tadhg Mac Mathúna)
IOMÁNAÍOCHT FAOI 15: Good wishes to two U15 Rock hurlers, Ben Litchfield and Haulie Cotter, who’ll be taking part in the National Féile (Hurling) finals in Wexford on 22nd June. Go n-éirí go geal leo!
PEIL FAOI 15: Last week was a busy week with mixed fortunes! (i) Following a win on Sunday nightthe 28th our Division 9 team was in action again 24 hours later when we hosted Ballymac. We had an exciting game but a strong Ballymac team took the laurels. So, the current state of play is as follows: on Wednesday next (15th) our B team will face Killarney Legion in the Division 9 semi-final. The game will be played in Killarney. Best wishes, boys!
(ii) On Wednesday night the 1st our Division 1 team travelled to Listry to take on Keel/Listry in a must wingame to remain in Division 1. Following a poor opening few minutes, after which we trailed by 6 points, we finally got going and upped our game! At the half-time break we were 6 points to the good! A great comeback! We looked forward to the 2nd half! We started with gusto (le flosc agus le fonn) and an early point gave us a 7 point lead but, unfortunately, the strong Keel/Listry boys reorganised themselves and picked away at our hard-earned lead; eventually ag deireadh thiar thall, the Ciarraí Láir lads were winners by 2 points. Croíthe briste! So, the current state of play is as follows: our A team has been scheduled to face An Ghaeltacht in the Division 2 semi-final this Wednesday evening (8th) in our own Connolly Park. Thanks to our faithful supporters. (Ger Hobbert)
PEIL FAOI 16: The Rock was well represented by Alex Touhy and Rory Ó Loinsigh in the recent exciting Kerry U16 football squad game v Laois. Maith sibh, a leaideanna!
GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP: Please contact the secretary of Bord Thrá Lí (GAA) to apply for a Gaeltacht Scholarship.
AN GAELCHOLÁISTE: Best wishes to peileadóirí ban GCC in their preparations for their upcoming Munster semi-final. Tá beirt Stacach, Ellen Ní Luasaigh agus Emer Ní Dhuilleáin, ar an bpainéal. Go n-éirí go geal leo! Tá an dáta fós le socrú. (Dáithí Ó Loinsigh)
PEIL FAOI 17: Our Minors (U17) played away to Laune Rangers on Monday last (6th) in the last group game of the Central League. Well done, boys, on a good performance! Panel: Olivier Lata; Leon Sweeney, Gabriel Maszorek, Max Maszorek; Rian Walsh, Adam Johnston, Alex Touhy; Cormac Bastible, Jack Diggin; Rory Lynch, Jack Shanahan, Tadhg Falvey; Brian Kavanagh, Jay O’Connor, Jayden Moriarty; Jake Carmody, David Mullins, Max Grzybowsky, Aodhán Horgan. Bainisteoir: Theo Diggin. Roghnóirí: Liam Lynch, Frankie Murphy, David Courtney. An Charraig Abú! (T.Ó Duigín)
CLUB GEAR: Club merchandise from O’Neills. Log into www.austinstacks.ie
THANKS: Thanks to all club lotto supporters and especially to: (i) O’Flynn Interiors, Sráid na Carraige; (ii) Hussey’s Deli and Newsagency, Cé an Phrionsa; (iii) The Burger Shack, Móin an Bhealaigh; (iv) The Brogue, Sráid na Carraige, (v) Siopa Chaoimhín de Barra, Ollmhargadh Grósaera na Carraige; (vi) PC Books, Sráid na Carraige.
KERRY SENIORS: ‘Well done’ to Joe, Dylan, Armin, Joey and Kerry in Cusack Park v Clare, ‘well done’ to Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin agus Mná na Ríochta v Port Láirge and sympathies to the senior hurlers of Kerry v Laois in the Joe McDonagh Cup competition.
CIARRAÍ FAOI 20: Mór-chomhghairdeachas le Michael Tansley (cúl báire), Daniel Kirby (10), Paddy Lane and their Kerry colleagues v Cork in the Munster Final on Wednesday. Bua iontach!
CIARRAÍ FAOI 17: ‘Well done’ to Wayne and his Kerry minors v Cork in the Munster championship. The Rock boys on the panel: Ben Ó Murchú (captain), Fionnán Ó Riain, Rónán Ó Cearúill, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Ryan Ó Drisceoil. Maith sibh!
David Moriarty reports on Kerry’s FC’s game against Longford Town on Monday evening…
