.Mary Stapleton Foley, Eileen Davis, Trish Condon, Charmaine Laide, Lisa Martyn and June Curley at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THEY came from all over the county to enjoy two performances from Abba tribute act The Mias at Benners in Tralee on Friday.
Down Syndrome Kerry’s summer fundraiser was a roaring success with over 100 at the matinee show and over 150 at the night-time gig by two amazing singers, Eimear Gallivan and Lauren Glennon.
They enjoyed a wonderful evening of music, food, and fun, all in support of the great cause. Organiser Joe Burkett said they were delighted with the event.
“A big thank you to Kerry Parents and Friends and St John of God who really supported the event and brought their service users from Rathmore and Castleisland for the matinee. Everybody was singing and dancing, it was great fun,” said Joe. Scroll down for photos…
The Mias, Eimear Gallivan and Lauren Glennon, looking forward to their show for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Lisa O’Shea, Shauna O’Shea, Helen O’Shea and Bernice O’Shea at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanLucy Horan, Sarah Hobbert, Shauna O’Shea and Katie Horan at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Joanne Cunningham, Sarah Curtin and Noelle Curtin at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanClaire McCormack and Gail McCormack at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Amy Lynch and Mike Lynch at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanClaire Adams, Alex O’Connor, John O’Connor, Joe Burkett, Grace O’Donnell and Siobhan Walsh at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Veronica Donovan and Lauren Walsh Hayes at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanKatie Moroney, Jacinta Powell, Noelle Reidy and Anne O’Sullivan at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pat Horgan, Betty Horgan, Veronica Donovan and Darren Ahern at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMary McCarthy, Kathleen McMullan and Mike Lynch at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSinead O’Connor, Shauna Brosnan and Sharon Brosnan at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMichelle Burke, Dale O’Carroll and Claudette O’Carroll at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanOlha Taraneko, Grace O’Donnell and Anatasiia Dvizova at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanLeanne McCarthy, Anne McCarthy and Vicky McCarthy at The Mias (Abba Tribute act) night for Down Syndrome Kerry at Mollys Courtyard at Benners on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Sean O’Connell, Evelyn Duggan and Danny Morse at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was stiff competition on Friday night as quiz boffins aimed to win tickets for an Ireland rugby test match.
Tralee RFC put tickets for the Ireland v Australia autumn international on the line for the winning team in their fundraising table quiz at The Mall Tavern.
Around 20 teams entered with host of spot prizes also up for grabs. In the end, the winning team of Cillian Lynch, Mike Lynch, Jack O’Donoghue and Donagh Stephenson will enjoy the match against Australia at the Aviva Stadium in November. Scroll down for photos…
James McCarthy with Ettore and Inna and Louise Foley at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Patricia, Jonathan, Raymond and Martin Lowe at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPaddy Murphy, Aaron Murphy, Ruth Murphy, Sinead McGowan and Niamh McGowan at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Neil Peevers, Alex White and Shane O’Sullivan at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanCaoimhe O’Carroll, Maryanne Tyther, Paul Commane and Lira Hoxha at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Geraldine Sheehy and Breda O’Regan at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Tralee Parnells faithful launching the Buster Fundraiser night at the dogs. Photo by Dermot Crean
TRALEE Parnells are hosting a family fun afternoon at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday, August 17 coinciding with the Rose of Tralee International Festival.
This is also a key fundraiser for the academy section of the club to cover ongoing costs. Tickets are €10 which provides entry to the track on the day and the possibility of winning €500 if the ticket matches the winning combination in the Parnells Buster race that day.
Roses and rosebuds will be present on the day also so it is a great opportunity to get photos. There will also be face painting and other fun activities for young and old.
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The club is asking everyone to support this club fundraiser for a great family day out during the festival.
Tickets will be available during the Parnells Summer Camp from 29th-31st July in Caherslee as well as every Tuesday and Friday evening at the Academy training or from any of the Managers or coaches. For more information, check out Tralee Parnells Facebook page.
.The Kerry panel before the ZuCar All-Ireland Ladies Football U-18 Championship A final match between Cavan and Kerry at O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Dan Kearney reports on a disappointing day for the U18 ladies yesterday in Tullamore…
Cavan 4-11
Kerry 4-8
Cavan captured the ZuCar All-Ireland U18 A Championship for the first ever time when they overcame Kerry by three points on a beautiful day for football at Glenisk O’Connor Park Tullamore.
The new All-Ireland champions were made to fight all the way by a Kerry side that showed a never say die attitude but despite a nervy finish, the Breffni County were deserved champions.
Cavan had a healthy 3-6 to 2-2 lead at half time that owed much to a power-packed final five minutes of the half where they hit Kerry for 2-2 without reply.
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The game took a while to get going with both sides showing early signs of nerves. Kerry goalkeeper Beibhin Nic an tSíthigh was called to make an excellent save from Ella Brady just two minutes but Kerry made no mistake two minutes later when Leah McMahon fed Lucy O’Connor who punched to the back of the Cavan net.
Aoise O’Donoghue of Kerry during the ZuCar All-Ireland Ladies Football U-18 Championship A final match between Cavan and Kerry at O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Three minutes later Cavan were level after Ella Sheridan intercepted a Kerry kickout and found Emma Tolan who made no mistake to goal from close range.
Sheridan added a free in the ninth minute but within seconds Amy Curtin had put over a fine individual point for Kerry. Sheridan and Katie Doe for Kerry traded frees before the lively Sheridan struck from play from distance.
Grace Murphy of Kerry in action against Emma Tolan of Cavan during the ZuCar All-Ireland Ladies Football U-18 Championship A final match between Cavan and Kerry at O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Kerry were struggling with their kick outs and Sarah Clarke hit a fine score to push Cavan 1-4 to 1-2 ahead with 22 minutes played. The Kingdom kept attacking and McMahon showed great awareness to collect from a ball off the post to finish to the net.
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Then Cavan took over completely. Alex Peters punched over, Kate O’Meara hit a nice score and Kate Fegan scored a goal out of the top drawer.
The final act of the first half was a O’Meara goal with nine seconds remaining when she was first to react to a shot off the post and Cavan led by 3-6 to 2-2 at half time.
Leah McMahon of Kerry in action against Katie Mai Reilly of Cavan during the ZuCar All-Ireland Ladies Football U-18 Championship A final match between Cavan and Kerry at O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Kerry got the first two scores of the second half from Kelly Enright and Doe with Ellie Brady replying for Cavan.
Sheridan put away a fine penalty in the 39th minute and she and Emma Tolan and added further points to see Cavan lead by 4-10 to 2-6 with 10 minutes remaining.
Kerry showed their renowned battling qualities and O’Connor’s second goal of the game gave them hope.
Kerry players dejected at the final whistle during the ZuCar All-Ireland Ladies Football U-18 Championship A final match between Cavan and Kerry at O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Abbie McDermott in the Cavan goal then made a wonder save from Kelly Enright.
O’Connor scored her third goal for Kerry with 22 seconds left it was a two-point contest.
The excitement was at fever pitch, but Cavan finished Kerry off when substitute Holly McPhillips scored a point. (more photos below)
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Scorers – Cavan: E Sheridan 1-5 (0-3f, 1-0 pen), K O’Meara 1-1, E Tolan 1-1, K Fegan 1-0, A Peters 0-1, E Brady 0-1, E Tolan 0-1, H McPhillips 0-1.
Kerry: L O’Connor 3-0, K Doe 0-6 (1f), L McMahon 1-0, A Curtin 0-1, K Enright 0-1.
CAVAN: A McDermott; A Kelly, B Smith, K Grigorenko; C McDonnell, A Peters, A Kennedy; E Brady (capt.), L Miney; E Sheridan, E Tolan, S Clarke; K Fegan, K O’Meara, K Mai Reilly. Subs: K Bartley for O’Meara (45), D McGovern for Grigorenko (50), H McPhillips for Sheridan (58), M Daly for Fegan (60).
KERRY: B Nic an tSíthigh; A O’Donoghue, É Ní Laighin (capt.), G Murphy; C Dwyer, S O’Donovan, L O’Sullivan; K Enright, K Ryan; A Curtin, M.K. Smith, L O’Connor; K Doe, L McMahon, A O’Connor McCarthy. Subs: S Colleran for G Murphy 34, L O’Connor for A O’Connor McCarthy 36, T Murphy for Curtin 54.
Referee: Gus Chapman (Sligo).
Kerry players before the ZuCar All-Ireland Ladies Football U-18 Championship A final match between Cavan and Kerry at O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile.Referee Gus Chapman, with Cavan captain Ellie Brady, left, and Kerry captain Éabha Ní Laighin before the ZuCar All-Ireland Ladies Football U-18 Championship A final match between Cavan and Kerry at O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/SportsfileKerry supporters celebrate their teams first goal during the ZuCar All-Ireland Ladies Football U-18 Championship A final match between Cavan and Kerry at O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile .The Kerry players look on during the cup presentation after the ZuCar All-Ireland Ladies Football U-18 Championship A final match between Cavan and Kerry at O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile Spectators look on during the ZuCar All-Ireland Ladies Football U-18 Championship A final match between Cavan and Kerry at O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile Mary Kate Smith of Kerry during the ZuCar All-Ireland Ladies Football U-18 Championship A final match between Cavan and Kerry at O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile .
