.Looking forward to the Automobili Italia event in Tralee on Saturday were in front; Eugenie Kerins, Oisin Brick. and Roisin Kerins. At back; Thys Vogels of Ballygarry Estate, Andrew Mulqueen, Brendan Farmer, Tony Birt, Sean Kerins, Mike Dowling and Rory Kerins. Photo by Dermot Crean
AUTOMOBILI Italia 24 takes place tomorrow (Saturday) and it promises to be a great day out for anybody with an Italian motorbike or car.
The event starts at 10am at Ballygarry Estate Hotel. The cars will be on display until 12.15pm and then they head for Killorglin/Cromane before a stop for lunch at the Red Fox Inn.
After lunch the cars and bikes drive to Caragh Lake before returning to Tralee. The cars are expected to drive through Tralee town centre 4pm/4.15pm.
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Most of the cars will return to the Ballygarry Estate hotel for the evening where the drivers can enjoy food and refreshments.
Entry per vehicle is €20 and all proceeds this will go to Recovery Haven as the event is sponsored by Proplan Auctioneers.
All spectators have free entry and please follows marshals parking instructions at Ballygarry Estate to assist in the smooth running of the event.
THE Inspired Bio-Hub has announced an exciting fundraising initiative featuring local men Joe Moriarty and Ray Moynihan, who will tackle a 500km scenic Algarve cycling challenge from October 5th to October 12th.
All funds raised during this venture will contribute to the construction of a much-needed new polytunnel at the hub, which will greatly enhance their capacity to engage participants in the growth and production of organic food.
“I’m excited to take on this challenge with Ray and support such an essential initiative,” says Joe Moriarty. “It’s thrilling to think that every Km we cycle will help not just build the new polytunnel, but also empower individuals to create their business and engage with sustainable food practices. Together, we can make a positive impact!”
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Ray Moynihan adds; “Cycling through the stunning Algarve will be both a challenge and a pleasure, but it pales in comparison to seeing the joy that our work at the Bio-Hub brings to individuals attending the workshops. It’s making a real difference in their lives and in the community, and we’re honoured to support them in this way.”
The cycling challenge not only promotes ecological awareness but also serves as a rallying cry for the community to get involved. Local residents, organisations, and businesses are encouraged to contribute, with donations through the Inspired idonate page and by participating in upcoming events at the hub.
Now, Inspired is eager to further enhance their biodiversity initiatives for a greater community impact.
Inspired, located in Tralee, has been hard at work for the part number of years, providing training, social integration, and employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities and over the past two years participants have actively engaged in workshops focused on sustainable food practices and eco-crafts at their Bio-Hub.
The Inspired Bio-Hub has been at the forefront of community engagement through horticultural workshops, thanks to generous funding from Rethink Ireland and Creative Climate Action Ireland.
Over the past few months, participants have discovered the joys of growing their own food, fostering a deep connection to nature while also promoting sustainability in our community.
With the new polytunnel, participants will have the opportunity to cultivate a wider variety of fruits and vegetables year-round, furthering their journey toward entrepreneurship.
As they grow and sell their produce, this exciting venture will not only empower them economically but also contribute to local food security.
Unsold produce will be donated to Meals on Wheels and Food Share Kerry, ensuring that surplus food benefits those in need within our community.
Inedible unsold produce will be responsibly composted, fully activating the food loop system and reinforcing our commitment to sustainable practices.
.Peter Coffey, Maura Sullivan, Catherine O’Connor, Fr Padraig Walsh, Bridie O’Connor, Mary Shanahan, Padraic Browne, Aidan O’Carroll and Michael Fox Connor looking forward to the Red Hurley concert in aid of Kerry Hospice on September 29. Photo by Dermot Crean
ONE of Ireland’s most famous singers will pay a visit to Tralee at the end of the month to take part in a special concert for Kerry Hospice Foundation.
Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church in Tralee is the venue for Red Hurley and guests at the charity gala concert on Sunday, September 29.
Michael ‘Fox’ O’Connor is organising the concert. A similar event was held last year at St John’s Church which was enjoyed by all.
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The concert will feature St John’s Gregorian Choir, the Kerry Chamber Choir, the Kerry Chamber Orchestra, the O’Connell Sisters while the special guest on night will be Red Hurley.
The concert starts at 7.30pm and goes on until 9pm with tickets for the night set to cost €20. Tickets will be on sale from St Brendan’s Church, St John’s Church, The Palliative Care Unit in UHK and Michael ‘Fox’ O’Connor at 087 9833 075.
TEDxTralee, an independently organised event, licensed by TEDx, returns to Siamsa Tire on Saturday 12th October with the theme of ‘You-nique’.
Launched in 2009, TEDx is a program of locally organised events that bring the community together to share a TED-like experience.
Some of the best talks from TEDx events have gone on to be featured on TED.com and garnered millions of views from audiences across the globe with 32 Million subscribers alone on the TEDx YouTube Channel.
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Local curators and co-coordinators Bryan Carr and James Finnegan felt that after the stunning successes of TEDxTralee 2021 and 2022, whose talks have been viewed on the online worldwide TED platform well over 1.7 million times, that there was a repeat opportunity to promote Tralee on the International TEDx map with another series of an eclectic series of talks and presentations from local, national and international Speakers.
Selected speakers come from a variety of backgrounds and unique experiences all sharing their stories and big ideas. From an initial submission of 105 speakers, the following 20 individuals were selected.
They are Sara Morrissey Tucker; Leonard Skinner; Rune Rasmussen; Aideen Finnegan; Corrie Block; Joseph Romm; Pooja Paul; Rachel Curran; Donal O’Shea; Dave Osh; Bob Ferguson; Clare Mc Kenna; Meta Osborne; Miriam Morriarty Owen; Donagh Hennebry; Breda O’Dwyer; Kerry White; Gerry Kelly Robert Kelly and Courtney Fae Long.
“We are delighted, proud and honored to be able to give these wonderful, inspiring and thought provoking talks a platform, covering an eclectic range of subjects, from the personal to the global perspective,” said Bryan and James.
“It was always the aspiration for our previous presentations to be just the start of a series of events promoting Tralee, Kerry and Ireland under the TEDxTralee Banner.”
Following attendance at a TED Qualifying event in Atlanta, Georgia in the US last year, TEDxTralee is now allowed to expand its live audience participation and there will be a number of surprise appearances on the day.
IT’S the time of the year when the evenings are getting shorter and getting out and about after work is becoming less inviting.
However, the Born to Run Tralee Marathon Club has the solution and is inviting everyone over the age of 18 to sign up for their Couch to 5k programme.
The programme has been running for a number of years and it’s a great way for inexperienced runners to get active and healthy while meeting new people in a group setting.
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Starting on Monday, September 9th at 6.30pm from the Brandon carpark, this is a nine-week programme on Monday and Wednesday evenings, starting with a gradual walk/run strategy gradually building over the course of the programme.
Participants will finally gain enough fitness to run a specially organised 5k at the end of the programme where everyone will receive a finishers medal.
The mentors are graduates of the successful programme and will be there to help and encourage participants on their way to 5k. Registration is €10 and is open now. Click here to register.
