Tralee Bay Sailing Club Prepares To Host ‘Women At The Helm’

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Commodore Cormac Murphy with some of the female sailors who will be helming and crewing for the event at Tralee Sailing Club later this month.

TRALEE Bay Sailing Club in Fenit is preparing to host a special event on Saturday week.

‘Women at the Helm’ is an annual sailing regatta for dinghy and keelboat racing, where all boats are helmed by women.

This year the event will take place on July 20 with prize giving after the event. The event creates the space for which women are encouraged into positions of leadership, to take the helm, try a different role on their boat, first time entry into a national event, or even to move from a role ashore onto a boat.

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The aim is to create an inclusive and balanced sailing community in Ireland. The racing will begin at 12 noon on and the last race will finish around 5pm with the finish line off of the pier.

People are invited to come along and watch the action from the shore. They club will also be having their midsummer party that evening from 6pm with tickets at €10 per person. This also gives free entry into one raffle round and also food.

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PHOTOS: Style From The Causeway Comprehensive Students’ Debs Ball

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Students at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

SUMMER arrived for a couple of hours on Tuesday evening as former students from Causeway Comprehensive School made their way in the sunshine to the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

The occasion was the annual Debs Ball, organised by the students themselves, which saw them get together just weeks after completing their Leaving Cert.

Around 130 sat down for a meal followed by entertainment from the folks at Debs Guru and they no doubt had a fantastic time. We were there to capture the style at the start of the evening. Scroll down for photos…

Aidan Forristal and Jacinta Griffin at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Niamh Dineen and Conor Donegal at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sara Lovett and Rory O’Connor at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ella Rochford and Sebastian Roso at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rachel Flaherty, Kayla Lyne and Sinead McElligott at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Caoimhe O’Hara Flynn and Cray Horgan at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jack Galway, Tara Burke, Ciara Kirby and Michael Canty at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Luke Connolly, Jessica Woods, Holly Campbell and Denis McMahon at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jody Charles, Emilia Obrusnik, Katie Godley and Justin McCarthy at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jack O’Donoghue and Mary Anne Canavan at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Padraig Fogarty, Abbey Mulvihill, Sophie Holden and Paddy Walsh at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Padraig Kenny and Erica McSherry at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Aaron Ryan and Joe O’Meara at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Students at the Causeway Comprehensive Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Healy-Rae Calls For Social Media Companies To Be Held Accountable For False Information

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Deputy Michael Healy Rae

DEPUTY Michael Healy-Rae TD has called for social media companies to be accountable for their failure to prevent the spreading of false information about various individuals.

The Kerry Deputy asked Taoiseach Simon Harris during his speakers time to ensure that the  bar in which print and broadcast media are held accountable to, is also placed on social media companies.

“I want us to get back to telling the truth and being fair in our comments,” he said after highlighting a recent incident where he said his late mother’s photograph was used in a distasteful way.

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“They can say whatever the hell they like about me because it won’t worry me. It won’t take one minute out of my headspace. It won’t bother me. I don’t like it when they attack my family because they are my family. When they attack my friends, I don’t like that. But I am going to say this… My late mother died in 2015 and she was a highly respectable woman. She could speak seven languages. She never said anything bad about any human being. She supported all of us in every way she possibly could. And she was a nice lady.”

“When I saw one night her name being used in a derogatory way and in a political way, that pushed it over the line for me.”

“Why is it acceptable in the Ireland of today that people can go on social media platforms, and they can say whatever they like, about whoever they like. It can be members of An Garda Síochána, it can be politicians.”

“They can say outrageous things, they can say hurtful things, they can attack people’s families, they can attack individuals,” Deputy Michael Healy-Rae TD said.

Deputy Michael Healy Rae is challenging the Taoiseach to tackle the behaviour on misuse of social media and the failure of social media companies to act and will pledge his full support.

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Kerry College Announces New Apprenticeship Training Facility In Monavalley

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Colette O’Connor (Tralee Chamber Alliance), Kasia Lyko (Kerry College), Stephen Stack (President Tralee Chamber) John Herlihy (Kerry College Assistant Manager) at the announcement of the new facility at Monavalley.

KERRY College Monavalley Campus has announced the recent completion of the fit out and refurbishment of a former warehouse in Monavalley Business Park.

From June 2024, this newly transformed space will be utilised to expand apprenticeship training provision on campus.

This expansion will further increase the growth of apprentice registrations in County Kerry and meet the growing demand for apprenticeship training throughout the country.

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This development is excellent news for Kerry College Monavalley Campus, local employers, and apprentices, who will now have access to their off-the-job training in a timelier manner.

Additionally, many Kerry apprentices will now complete their off-the-job training locally, eliminating the need to relocate to other parts of the country.

The expansion also benefits businesses in Tralee town by ensuring a constant student presence throughout the year, including during the summer months.

Most of the apprentices training at Kerry College Monavalley Campus are still travelling from outside of the county, benefitting local accommodation providers and businesses within and around Tralee.

With the increased capacity of apprenticeship training at Monavalley Campus, over 240 apprentices will be training throughout the summer. Some classes have already commenced, with further starts scheduled for June, July, and August.

Apprenticeship demand and provision remain strong, with new apprenticeships coming on stream nationally throughout 2024.

Tralee Chamber Alliance commended the efforts of Kerry College in expanding the apprenticeship offerings, and enhancing the public-private partnership approach to developing new apprenticeships.

“The new apprenticeship training facility is a significant boost for our community,” said Stephen Stack, President of Tralee Chamber Alliance.

“It not only supports local employers by providing a skilled workforce but also keeps our young talent within the county. This development strengthens the relationship between Kerry College and the business community, driving economic growth and innovation in the region.

“I would also like to pay tribute to Ioseph Nestor – assistant campus manager here in Monavalley and Kasia Lyko – National Apprenticeship Programme Coordinator who are much valued members of the Chambers Education Steering Group Sub Committee.”

For further details on the apprenticeship programsmes, visit www.kerrycollege.ie or contact Kerry College Monavalley Campus at 066 7149600.

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Tralee Magic Basketball Club News

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Our Skills Development sessions continue this Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Holly and Pryia will take you through your paces to development your individual game skills.

NON-CLUB MEMBERS WELCOME!

Club Members €3
Non Club Members €4
bring water and a ball

Our Out of Season Training begins this week with Magic Chairman and Garveys Tralee Warriors Coach, John Dowling, Basketball Ireland Development League Assistant Coach, Catriona Collins, and U18 men’s Coach, David Leahy.
These sessions will focus on team skills and drills within appropriate age groups!
CLUB MEMBERS ONLY!
€5 Bring water and  ball

COMING SOON
Beginners Basketball Summer Camp

This is an incredible opportunity for kids who are complete beginners or fairly new to basketball to learn the fundamentals with experienced, knowledgeable coaches.
OPEN TO NON CLUB MEMBERS

Best of all, make new friends and get valuable practice in a fun, supportive setting!

Cumman Íoseaf,
Wednesday – Friday 24th – 26th July
9.30 – 11.30am  junior and senior infants
12 – 2pm  1st  and 2nd class

Sign up now on our website

www.traleemagicbc.ie

2 DAY BASKETBALL CAMPS

At Tralee Magic, we offer basketball camps that provide a fun and positive environment for players to:

Build on the fundamentals skills of basketball
Develop Existing Skills
Stay Active
Learn the Importance of Hard Work, Sportsmanship, and Teamwork
Have FUN!

Tralee Magic’s 2 day Basketball Camps are suitable for both boys and girls from beginner and experienced players.

August 12th and 13th for u8-u12

August 15th and 16th for u14-u18

Camps run 09:30 to 2pm each day in Cumann Íoseaf!
Book now on our website
www.traleemagicbc.ie

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