The senior county championship kicks off next weekend and for the first time in our history we will play with the St Brendans board alongside Austin Stacks, John Mitchels, Ardfert, St Pats & Churchill.
The opening game takes place on Sunday 15th next when South Kerry will be the opposition in Austin Stack Park – the game throws in @ 3 pm – this has been changed from the original throw in time of 4 pm.
We would like to wish all our players the very best of luck as they embark on this new journey.
Junior:
Our junior team will play in this year’s McElligott Cup on Sunday next 15th Sept when they travel to Castleisland to take on the local Desmonds side – throw-in is @ 12.30 pm
Community:
Louise Quill was this week named Kerry person of the year for 2024.
It’s a richly deserved award recognising the work that Louise has done for the past 17 years when she founded the Tír na nÓg Childrens Foundation in Tanzania.
In her own tribute to Louise, the Cathaoirleach of the Kerry Association in Dublin, Mary Shanahan, praised everything the Tralee native had achieved:
“This award is presented in recognition of Louise’s exceptional work in leading Tír na nÓg to provide essential services and infrastructure to those in need in Tanzania.
In what is an unique family association the Kerry ladies football team, co-managed by Declan ( Quill) have been selected to receive the Laochra Chiarraí award.
It promises to be a night to remember for the Quill family on Sat 19th October when the awards will be presented at the Association’s annual Oíche Chiarraí which will be held in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin on Saturday, October 19.
Comhghairdeas ollmhór le Louise agus Declan as an éacht seo.
Juvenile:
Juvenile academy continued Sunday morning as usual for all age groups in attendance. It was great to see such high numbers in attendance. Everyone enjoyed a fun filled session with their coaches while learning key skills as well.
U11 Boys with the All Ireland Ladies Trophy
U11 Boys:
What a brilliant training match our U11s had Thursday night. Massive numbers in attendance added to a great quality game. The boys had a special visit from the All Ireland Ladies trophy also. They continued their training on Saturday morning.
U11 Boys with the All Ireland Ladies Trophy
Ladies Notes:
U13 Girls:
Huge congrats to our U13 girls who won their Plate Final in the Sandra Keane Under 13 Blitz Saturday, captained by Sennait Forster.
U13 girls who won their Plate Final in the Sandra Keane Under 13 Blitz
All the girls played extremely well in all 5 games against Southern Gaels, MKL, Moyvane, Na Gaeil and John Mitchell’s and came out deserving winners of the Plate Final against John Mitchell’s.
Lexi Keane was named player of the match. Each and every one of the 20 girls that played gave it their all and it paid off.
Thank you to their coaches Deirdre, Edel, Trisha, Richard, Ricky and Tommy for all their time and training.
U13 Girls Management team (missing from picture Edel O’Sullivan).
Thank you to all the parents who came to support the girls all day. Well done girls everyone in the Club is very proud of you all. Thank you to North Kerry Ladies Football for a very enjoyable day.
The draw has been made for the U13 Club Championship. We play Rathmore next Sunday 15th September in Rathmore at 4.30pm- this is a knock out competition.
We wish the girls and management all the best.
U14 Girls: Our Kerins O’Rahillys U14 team continue in the North Kerry Competition this Thursday at 6.30pm where they will play Annascaul/ Castlegregory. This game will determine who we play in the final.
Training continues for both U14 teams this Tuesday at 5.30pm. Full attendance is required in preparation for future games.
U16 Girls:
Wishing our very talented U16 girls and management the best of luck in the North Kerry Clanmaurice Medical Practice Under 16 Division 2 Cup Final where they will play Listowel Emmets on Wednesday 11th September at 7.00pm in Ballyrickard. Extra time to be played in the event of Draw. All support is welcome to cheer on the girls.
Your Club, your voice:
We would love to hear from you with any items of interest or suggestions – you can contact us on 085 2095001 or via Messenger on Facebook.
Lotto results: Lotto Tue 3rd September 2024. Numbers drawn were 4, 14, 23, 24. No winner. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Jack Harty, Pat Fitzgerald, Marie & Peter O’Connor, Phil & Alan Casey, Myra Daly. Our next draw will be tomorrow night (Tuesday) and the jackpot will be €2,700. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto
Bingo: Tonight, Monday 9th, our Mini Accumulater Jackpot House will be worth €240 in 44 calls. We also have Split-the-Bucket and a raffle at half time. Starting time is 8pm sharp. Bus available on (087) 2817577. Over 18s only. Hope to see you all there for an excellent night out.
Volunteers: The club are looking for people to help out at bingo on Monday nights. If you can spare 2 hours every 5 or 6 weeks then Niamh (087-9863667) would be delighted to have you on board.
Hospice Coffee Morning: Margaret Doody has advised that a coffee morning in aid of Kerry Hospice will be held in Na Gaeil on Sunday 29th Sept. from 10am to 12pm. Please support this very worthy cause.
The opening of Na Gaeil Abrew on Sunday.
Na Gaeil Abrew: The offical opening of Na Gaeil Abrew took place yesterday and was marked by an hour of music, dancing & craic. Fr. James Walsh was on hand to bless the coffee dock before Damien Bourke & Diarmuid O’Connor cut the ribbon.
Then it was the turn of Helen Tansley to regale the crowd with the hilarious “Tale of Na Gaeil Abrew” which outlined the various stages of the project from her original idea as well as the many people who got behind the project and drove it on to be the wonderful facility it is now for all club members.
Our Chairperson Conor Kavanagh spoke and paid tribute to Helen for her determination to get the coffee dock up-and-running and he thanked the countless people who helped out in any way over the past few months.
Fé 5: Our u5s continued their good work yesterday morning, training in Killeen.
Fé 7: Our u7 group travelled to St. Senans last Friday. The group played great football with all players putting in a massive performance. Well done to everyone for making it a very enjoyable evening. Thanks to St. Senans for hosting us.
Fé 9: Na Gaeil hosted a Tralee U9 7-a-side blitz last Saturday. The teams who competed were Ballymac, Austin Stacks, Na Gaeil, John Mitchels and Churchill. A big thanks to Bryan O’Mahony for organizing the event.
Fé 10: Well done to our u10 boys and their coaches who travelled to Celbridge, Co. Kildare last Saturday for the Gary Kenny Invitational Tournament and came home with the cup.
Na Gaeil Under 14 team that beat Churchill.
Fé 14 cailíní: Well done to our u14 girls who defeated Churchill last night.
Fé 15: Mí ádh ar the St. Brendans Board u15 team who were defeated by East Kerry in the District Championship County Final last Wednesday night in Austin Stacks Park.
Senior Men: Round 1 of the Garvey’s Supervalu Senior Men’s County Championship goes ahead next Saturday. Na Gaeil will play Shannon Rangers. The games will throw in at 5pm in Austin Stack Park.
Senior Ladies: Unfortunately our Senior Ladies bowed out of the Bons Secours County Championship yesterday when they will lost to Finuge/St.Senans in Killeen. Final score: Na Gaeil 0-10, Finuge/St.Senans 2-9.
Changes to Car Park: We would like to make patrons aware of the new wheelchair accessible parking bays and the yellow box for ambulance parking which have been added to the club’s car parks recently. Please keep them free at all times for people who need them.
Sponsorship Opportunity: If you have a business and would like to promote it with Na Gaeil we have various sponsorship packages available to suit all budgets. Enquiries to Donal (087-2577729) or Terry (086-8293261) or Colm (087-9080465) or Mike (086-2440158) or any member of the club Executive.
Club History: During the year Michael Golden spent many hours putting together a list of notable club results & other information about the club since its foundation in 1978. This can now be found on our website (www.nagaeil.ie). Click on “Club News” then “Weekly notes” and select ”Old results by Michael Golden”.
Hire the Hall: The hall in the clubhouse is available for parties or other events. Please emailnagaeilclubhouse@gmail.com if you’d like to make a booking.
Na Gaeil cycle club: Cycle each Saturday at 9.30am and Wednesdays at 6.30pm from Na Gaeil club. Everyone is welcome to come for a nice friendly cycle.
Cards: The weekly 45 card game is held every Wednesday night starting at 9pm. Everyone is welcome.
Notes: If you’d like anything included in the club’s weekly notes please send it to me at pro.nagaeil.kerry@gaa.ie before 9am on Monday and I’ll do my best to include it.
There was no winner of our club lotto of €2700 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 01,02,03 & 15. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to:
1. Tommy Brosnan Lohercannon
2. Keeley O’Shea c/o Texaco
3. Patrick Dillane Clahane
4. Nettie Dowling c/o Byrnesworth
5. Imelda O’Sullivan Curraheen
Next week’s Lotto will have a Jackpot of €2800 and the draw will take place on Sunday Night 15/09/2024 at 9pm in Keane’s of Curraheen club lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaaclub.com online at https://www.locallotto.ie/play.asp?LL_ID=1328&PC=0 from any club officer, or at the following outlets:
O’Shea Shop and Service Station Blennerville
Poff Motors Dingle Road
Seamus O’Sullivan Master Butchers Manor
Noyeks Mile Height
Byrnesworth
Skelper Quane
Keane’s Of Curraheen
Betty’s Bar The Rock Inn
Many Thanks to all who contribute to our weekly club Lotto. The club cannot emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. The lotto is now a critical source of funds for the club. We are appealing to all club members to promote our Lotto at this time to ensure our club’s future viability. Please have your Lotto entries in by 7pm, every Sunday night.
Family Fun Day
Our healthy Clubs committee are delighted to announce their Family Fun Day for this year, will take place on Sunday 22nd of September at 12 noon.
There will no training on that day so come and enjoy the fun, competitive obstacle course and games with Kenny the Clown entertaining the youngsters.
We ask families to bring a contribution for lunch / healthy snacks / fruit etc. Many hands make light work so please help out where you can with catering / obstacle stewarding/ supervision / set up etc.
Bikes required again where possible for the annual slow bicycle race… get practicing and keep your fingers crossed for the forecast!
Please spread the word, we encourage all age groups to attend this event including the obstacle course!
Juvenile Academy
St Pats Football Academy took a well-deserved break but is now back, it takes place every Sunday Morning in St Pats Blennerville V92 RH98 from 10.00am-11.00am. Open to all boys and girls from Under 5 to Under 13. Contact Michael for further information on 086-3855428. Come along any Sunday, All New Members welcome!
U5
Well done to all the boys and girls who had a fun session on the astroturf practicing all their kicking and running skills. Roisin and Katie earned players of the week for their enthusiasm and kicking skills. We have a normal training session next Sunday and look forward to our family fun day on the 22nd of September. Up St Pats!!
U7
Well done to Tadgh who was player of the week. He wasn’t feeling it at the start but really got into it after that and played really well in the game. We will organise a game for later in the week.
U8 Girls
Great blitz in Na Gaeil Sunday morning which was very well organised, we played four games, and our girls were very competitive and showed off all their skills and the coaches were delighted with them. Keep up the practice at home and we will see them again next Sunday morning.
U9
Our U9 boys had a great session on Sunday morning. Great effort from all the boys and we finished up with a super game against our u10 girls. We are at home to Austin Stacks this Tuesday at 7pm.
U10
Another great turnout for an early morning session this morning, great to see all the girls showing great enthusiasm, skill and having fun. Today we focused on passing and shooting, two very important parts of the game, the girls did very well and showed it in a tough game at the end against the boys U9’s.
This week’s player of the week was Sophie, who showed great skill and enthusiasm as she does every week. Well Sophie. See you all next week girls!
U11
St Pats U-11’s had a busy week of games. We played An Gaeltacht last Thursday in a back game in the Central league and then Sunday we hosted our neighbours Churchill. Both games were very entertaining competitive games.
We were slow out of the blocks in both games but eventually our players settled into the game. We showed good composure in possession, great skills tackling, blocking, hand passing and accurate kicking.
Well done to all our St Pats future stars who played in both games. We are due to play a challenge game Thurs 19th of September but we will be on contact with parents with details of same during the week.
Training continues Sunday mornings. There has been a great turnout of late but It is really important all our players continue to attend and most importantly keep practicing the skills at home during the week. Naomh Pádraig Abú!!
U12 Girls
Our U12 girls plays in a rescheduled U12 Go Game this evening vs Shannonside/Tarbert at 6:45pm in Blennerville. Our U13 girls club championship draw was made last week. We received a bye to the semi-final where we await the winners of Duagh and Milltown/Castlemaine. That semi-final is scheduled for Sunday September 22nd with the final a week later.
St Brendan’s Board
St Brendan’s Board are playing South Kerry on the Sunday 15th of September at 3pm in Austin Stacks Park.
St Brendan’s U15’s
St Brendan’s U15’s played against East Kerry on 28th of August in Austin Stacks, unfortunately with three goals scored in quick succession St Brendan’s could not closed the gap.
East Kerry were winners of the match. Well done to all involved especially Rodan Culloo, Stephen Enright, Aiden Berry, Jake Kelly, and Derek O’Sullivan Manager.
Senior B’s
Our seniors have a game in the Junior Cups, our seniors are in the Kerry Cup. They are scheduled to play Cromane in Cromane on Saturday. Time to be confirmed.
Congratulations
Congratulations and Best of Luck to our own James Costello who will be a selector on the Kerry senior football management team for 2025. The management team will be put forward for ratification at the next County Board meeting.
To Brendan (Ovens) and Joanne O’ Connor who got married recently.
To Katie O’Sullivan and Robert Powell who also got married recently.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the families and friends of Donal Sheehy Ballyheigue and Margaret de Lacy Dingle/Tralee.
The Kerry Petroleum Junior Premier Championship Semi Final
Ballymacelligott 1-21
Firies 1-21
Firies 4 g Ballymac 2 G after penalties .
Losing a Championship semi-final is hard, and losing on penalties makes it even more difficult. Ballymac and Firies played a thrilling game of open football in Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday. The match was a roller-coaster of emotions, with both teams giving their all. Sadly, Ballymac lost on penalties, adding to the drama of the game.
Despite the loss, Ballymac’s resilience and determination were evident throughout the game. Ballymac led by two points, 1-10 to 0-8, at halftime, playing against the wind. Both teams were level at full-time 1-16 each at full time. It was 1-19 each at half time in extra time and 1-21 each at full time after extra time.
This game had everything open football: two great goals and two saves by both keepers, which kept their teams in the game. Ballymac hit the crossbar twice… it was tit for tat right to the end. Ballymac were down to 14 for ten minutes at the end of the second half of full time.
They showed great grit and determination to stay in the game. Both veterans Aidan Breen and Daniel O’Shea were colossal for Ballymac. They led by example and never let off.
The teams were separated by penalties when Firies scored four goals and Ballymac 2 goals. It was a heartbreaking loss for Ballymac, but their performance was commendable.
We are deeply appreciative of all the squad players, the management team, and their commitment to Ballymac GAA.
This includes training on cold, wet nights, training on other pitches, and travelling to training and games. The personal sacrifices made by the players – nights away from home, missed social events, and the physical toll of tough games and injuries, you have shown remarkable resilience and commitment.
We are also inspired by the dedication of the personnel behind the scenes for their sacrifices all year. We are grateful to each and every one of you.
We are also grateful to our supporters for all their support throughout the year. Your support has been marvellous in numerous ways, and it was particularly heartening to hear such vocal support from both the young and old fans at Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday. Your passionate cheering added an extra layer of excitement to the game
Ballymac team and scorers: Christy Leen; Josh O’Keeffe, Daniel O’Shea, Eoin Creedon; Micheál Reidy (0-1) Tadhg Brick (0-1) Daragh Sweeney; Aidan Breen (0-4 -3f), Brian Lonergan (0-1) Adam Sheehy, Vinny Horan (0-4- 1F 1 45), Daire Keane (0-4) Donal Daly ( 1-2, ) Niall Collins (0-3,) Daragh Regan (0-10)
Substitutes used: Cian Counihan, Sean Rice, Cathal Dunne, James Kenny, Daragh Broderick
Full panel for Championship 2024. Mike Herlihy Andy Rogers, Maurice O’Connell, Cathal White , Brian Cassidy, Tomás O’Connor, Cathal Dunne, Shane Gilroy , Gene O’Keeffe, Dylan Dunne Barry Lyons Conor Brick Jamie Burke Shane McGillycuddy, Jonathan Brick. Skye Lynch, Ciarán Brosnan Diarmuid Lynch Micheál Savage
Manager: Ian Blake
Selectors: Tony Silles, Gene O’Keeffe, Mike Broderick, Pádraig Laide
Physical Trainer: Anthony O’Leary
Physio: Mark Thompson
Stats/Logistics: Aidan Savage and Bridget Leen.
Senior Ladies
Bons Secours County Junior Premier Championship
Round 3
Inbhear Scéine Gaels v Ballymacelligott
On what was a lovely evening for football, our Ladies played a lovely brand of football to take home all three points and a victory from our long journey to Kenmare.
However our first half performance was a continuation of the second half from Fossa, where we dominated play went one point up from Roisin Rahilly, but failed to score for another 20 minutes, despite continuing to dominate play.
In the next 7 minutes though we turned the screw with points from Sarah Scanlon, Kate Collins (2) and Roisin Rahilly again.
Our defence was very strong in those 20 minutes where we turned over ISG numerous times and denied them any real sight on goal and we led 0-5 to 0-3 at half time.
We started the second half with quick points from Lisa Curran(2) and Kate Collins third of the evening.
This had us up by 0-8 to 0-3 with just six minutes gone and a commanding lead that was never to be lost. In fact we went onto score another 1-5, the goal coming from a penalty by Sarah Scanlon to just 0-3 from ISG.
Squad was as follows,
Robyn White, Kerry Hennessy, Grainne Galvin, Anna Collins, Emily O’Brien, Una Morrissey, Jaime Lee O’Connor, Ashling O’Connell, Roisin Rahilly (0-3), Eve Creedon, Sarah Scanlon (1-1), Rachel Creedon, Kate Collins (0-5), Rachel Griffin (0-1), Lisa Curran (0-2), Ella Quirke, Emma Daly (0-1), Aoibhinn Broderick, Clare Kenny, Kate O’Connor, Tina Quinn, Aoife Galvin, Ellie McElliogott, Caoimhe Carroll, Emma Leen, Keelin Enright, Laura Kelly, Ciara Kerins.
This result now gives us a home quarter final v Spa of Killarney on September 15th, at a venue and time to be confirmed. #ballymacabu
The Brendan Martin Cup visits the schools of Ballymac
On Monday morning 2nd September, all the schools of the parish welcomed a special visitor – our very our Kerry Senior Lady Róisín Rahilly who brought with her a trophy that hasn’t been around our parts for 31 years, the Brendan Martin cup.
The kids were delighted to have an opportunity to hold the trophy and ask some very tough questions to Róisín about her toughest opponents, how she trained when she was younger and what it was like when the final whistle blew when Kerry won the All Ireland.
Thank you to all the students and staff of Clogher, O’Brennan, Flemby and Nuachabháil schools for the wonderful welcome, and to Róisín for being such a wonderful ambassador for the Club and Community.
U12 girls
The U.12 girls played their final phase 2 Go Game on Thursday evening at home to Laune Rangers.
Great to see the girls in great spirits as always, after fine performances all round.
St Kierans Minors
Best of luck to our minors tomorrow night with St Kierans when they play Austin Stacks in the final of the Keane’s Super Valu Minor County Championship in Austin Stacks Park at 7pm
Academy
A hard first week of school and preschool didn’t stop our U5s squad showing up with loads of energy for Academy this week.
They had a brilliant time playing a match with coaches Stephen, Larry and John, practicing their soloing and scoring with coach Paudie and assistant coach Tommy, and working on fundamental movement, gross motor and basic skills development with coach Cat.
It’s wonderful to see the confidence in our youngest players grow each week. Keep up the practice at home!
Our Academy training will be in the training pitch at 11am every Sunday see you there
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Under 9 Boys
U9 boys Well done to our u9 boys who competed in The Tralee Town Blitz this Sunday in Na Gaeil. A Brilliant day was had by all. Thanks to Na Gaeil for hosting and a special mention to Brian o Mahoney who organised the day. Well done all.
Also a big thanks to Jack and Finn from the u7s who stepped in at the very last minute .
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U15 D5 Central Region
Champions!!
Ballymac 4-6
Ardfert 2-10
From 5 points down at halftime to win by 2, our boys showed great character and skill to come away with the spoils of victory.
Both Shane Cassidy and Harvey Leen raised green flags in the 1st half, on very limited supply.
2nd half, with the wind behind us, we pushed on.
Points from Eric Quirke (2) , Adrian OConnor, Patrick Leen, and an impressive 1-2 from Tadhg OConnor put us right back in the game. Harvey sent a rocket low to the corner of the net for his 2nd of the night.
A tense final couple of minutes was spent repelling Ardferts attacks, with both Gearoid Joy and Gearoid OConnor immense.
Cathal Carr accepted the trophy on behalf of his team and on the day of his birthday too!
Well done to all our panel of players, including our 6 u13s, who played big parts when called upon, throughout the campaign.
U13 boys
Our U13 blue came out on top in Div 8 of Central Region on Sunday 1st Sept. They played Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane in Milltown/Castlemaine. The boys played with great grit and determination and were always in control of the game. The final score was Ballymac 2-7 to 1-1.
Thanks to the parents of u13 and u11 players for all the support this year. Well done boys on a great win!
Lotto
Ballymacelligott GAA Lotto Results from Monday 2nd September 2024
The Ballymacelligott GAA Club weekly Lotto draw took place this evening in the Half Way Shop, Ballymacelligott.
John Rice, Chairman of Ballymacelligott GAA Club, Thomas McQuinn and Paddy O’Sullivan from The Half Way Shop and Bar conducted the draw live on Facebook. Maureen O’Shea was on camera.
The numbers drawn were 2, 18, 19 and 23.
There was no winner of the Jackpot of €2900.00
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week:
€30.00 – Ann Ferguson who purchased her ticket from Paula Silles.
€20.00 – Jerome Leen who bought his ticket at Ballymac V Annascaul.
€20.00—Pat McCarthy Kells bought his ticket in The Half Way Shop.
The Next Jackpot is an exciting opportunity to win €3000. The draw, which will be live on Facebook from The Half Way Bar & Shop on Monday, 9th September 2024, at around 7.00 pm, is something to look forward to.
On September 23rd, all the Quick Pick winners from tonight and the next four weeks will be entered into a draw to win a € 50.00 Voucher for The Half Way Shop.
Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2258&PC=0&RP=#Anchor.
Or from our regular sellers, Paula Silles and Maureen O’Shea.
Quick Pick Envelopes are available at The Half Way Shop, O’Riada’s Bar and Restaurant and Glenduff Manor.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our three local businesses for facilitating the sale of the lotto tickets and for their continued support. To enable all the entries in the draw, the closing time for Quick Pick (paper) entries is Sunday nights at Glenduff Manor and 4 p.m. on Mondays from The Half Way and O’Rioda’s Bar and Restaurant.
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. Your contributions are invaluable for our club’s day-to-day running costs, and we truly appreciate it. Your support is what keeps us going.
Check out all the latest news from Ballymac GAA Club by clicking here: https://ballymacgaa.com/category/s1-news/c38-weekly-notes/
.Tralee Parnells Camogie Squad who won the U16 Division 1 County League
U16 Camogie
Tralee Parnells achieved history with a win over Cillard in the U16 County League final. This is the oldest age group that have won a County League for the club, a fantastic achievement for all of these young ladies which is something they should be very proud of.
Huge work has gone into this group over the last number of years, well done and congratulations to all the players involved and especially to the coaches David, Brian, Sinead and Natalie.
Siobhan Herbert from Kerry Camogie Co Board presents the Div1 League Cup to Tralee Parnells U16 Captain Anna Chute
Parnells led from start and showed their quality as the game progressed, winning comfortably in the end. Thank you to Cillard for a sporting game, to referee Mike Hennessy and to Siobhan Herbert (Co Board) for presenting the Cup to Captain Anna Chute. Special mention to Joe Wallace for having Caherslee pitch in pristine condition!
Tralee Parnells U11s who had a fantastic game against Abbeydorney
U11 Hurling
Well done to all our u11 boys on two excellent games at u10 and u11 against Abbeydorney in Caherselee this during the week. It was great to see the continued improvement and a special well done to those who played their first game of the season. A special thank you to Donnacha Buttimer for refereeing the matches.
Tralee Parnells U10s who enjoyed a fantastic game against AbbeydorneyLeahys Pharmacy with Juvenile Chairperson Dermot Reen (centre) win the Tralee Parnells Golf Classic for the second year in a row
Golf Classic
Tralee Parnells held its 2nd Golf Classic last Friday, 6th September in Beaufort Golf Club. Twenty six teams took part on the day and a very enjoyable day out was had by everyone. The course was in superb condition and the weather conditions were very favourable. This led to some fine scoring by all the teams. When all the scores were added up the following were the results:
1st Prize: 4 Ball in Dooks Golf Club – Leahys Pharmacy (John Slattery, Eamon Fitzgerald, William O’Connor, Jim Crowley) – 104 points – winning it for the second year in a row
2nd Prize: 4 * €100 Topline Vouchers – Fexco (Denis Cleary, Barry O’Sullivan, Andrew McCarthy, Ivo O’Sullivan) – 91 points (best back 9)
3rd Prize: 4 Ball in Beaufort Golf Club – Kerry Group (John O’Brien, Conor McGibney, Oisin McGibney, Bobby Byrne) – 91 points
4th Prize: 4 * €50 Ryles / Sean Hussey Menswear Vouchers – Morgan O’Connell / Haulie Kerins (Morgan O’Connell, Liam Kingston, Haulie Kerins, Anne Kerins) – 91 points
5th Prize: 4 * Bottles Wine – Bons Secours (Emma Leahy, Tim Leahy, Dermot Healy, Pat Williams) – 90 points
6th Prize: 4 * Golf umbrellas – Cadogan O’Regan (Jim Donovan, Brendan Long, Dermot O’Connor, Con O’Connor) – 89 points
Nearest the Pin: Dermot O’Connor -Rose Hotel Lunch Voucher for 2
Longest Drive: Tim Leahy – Lunch for 2 in Kirbys Brogue Inn
The club would like to thank all our teams & hole/tee sponsors, as well as our Prize sponsors. Also a big thank you to Horans Fruit & Veg & Cliffords Cash & Carry for the treats on the day and Barry Print for supplying the bags.
We are very appreciative of all the sponsorship we received which will help us to continue to upgrade our facilities at our new Academy pitch, Pairc na Darach, at the Tralee Sports Complex and make it a centre of excellence for Juvenile hurling in Tralee.
Lotto
Our club lotto takes place every second Monday evening at 8pm. For just €5 players have three changes of winning the jackpot. If nobody wins the jackpot we will have a lucky dip winners of €25. Play at https://traleeparnells.clubforce.com/products/tralee-parnells-gaa-lotto
.Pictured on Thursday morning in the Pipe Band Hall, Tralee at the Phoenix Women’s Shed ‘Welcome Back Hat Party’ after their summer break were: Shani Lonergan, Eileen Austin and Phil Fitzgerald. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
A FUN morning was had by all at the Phoenix Women’s Shed Welcome Back Hat Party last Thursday in their HQ in the Pipe Band Hall on Matt Talbot Road.
Ladies strutted their style and creativity on the ‘Hat Walk’ and there were prizes on offer, with the competition judged by Diane Jeffers and Margaret Hayes.
They had eight finalists and the winners on the day were…
1st prize – a special headpiece donated by Diane Jeffers went to Catherine O’Brien whose hat was worn by Maura Dutton.
2nd Prize – €50 voucher for Carraig Donn went to Miriam Owens
3rd prize – €35 voucher for Just Perfect went to Ellen Hurley
4th Prize – €25 voucher for Just Perfect went to Patricia O’Sullivan. Scroll down for photos…
Judges Margaret Haynes and Diane Jeffers pictured with Maura Dutton who won a prize for her headpiece at the Phoenix Women’s Shed ‘Welcome Back Hat Party’ on Thursday morning in the Pipe Band Hall, Tralee. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography.Judges Margaret Haynes and Diane Jeffers pictured with Miriam Moriarty who won a prize for her creative headpiece at the Phoenix Women’s Shed ‘Welcome Back Hat Party’ on Thursday morning in the Pipe Band Hall, Tralee. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyJudges Margaret Haynes and Diane Jeffers pictured with Ellen Hurley (centre) who won a prize for her creative headpiece at the Phoenix Women’s Shed ‘Welcome Back Hat Party’ on Thursday morning in the Pipe Band Hall, Tralee. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography.Patricia O’Sullivan, pictured with judge Diane Jeffers, won a prize for her headpiece at the Phoenix Women’s Shed ‘Welcome Back Hat Party’ on Thursday morning in the Pipe Band Hall, Tralee. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyPictured on Thursday morning in the Pipe Band Hall, Tralee at the Phoenix Women’s Shed ‘Welcome Back Hat Party’ after their summer break were: Catherine Reidy, Mary Mullins, Joan Broderick and Noreen Healy. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography.Pictured on Thursday morning in the Pipe Band Hall, Tralee at the Phoenix Women’s Shed ‘Welcome Back Hat Party’ after their summer break were: Mary Meade and Annette O’Sullivan. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyPictured on Thursday morning in the Pipe Band Hall, Tralee at the Phoenix Women’s Shed ‘Welcome Back Hat Party’ after their summer break were: Mary Mahony and Sheila O’Driscoll. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography
Pictured on Thursday morning in the Pipe Band Hall, Tralee at the Phoenix Women’s Shed ‘Welcome Back Hat Party’ after their summer break were: Anne Burnett, Mary Cahillane and Marion Nugent. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean PhotographyPictured on Thursday morning in the Pipe Band Hall, Tralee at the Phoenix Women’s Shed ‘Welcome Back Hat Party’ after their summer break were: Fionnuala Lynch (Killarney) and Audrey Mullen (Tralee). Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography.Pictured on Thursday morning in the Pipe Band Hall, Tralee at the Phoenix Women’s Shed ‘Welcome Back Hat Party’ after their summer break were: Patsy Clifford, Stacey Joy and Anne Dennehy. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography.
.Into the Woods..Amano Miura, left, An Cailleach – goddess of the winter months and mythical hag, Julí Ní Mhaoileoin, Dingle Druid, Dee Tierney and Malachy Kelly, performers, with Patricia Greaney, Kerry County Council, and Eibhlis Maher, Fáilte Ireland, at the launch of Kerry Homecoming Festival at Halloween. The launch of the festival took place at Ballyseedy Wood, Tralee, on Monday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
THE Kerry Homecoming Festival at Halloween is a county-wide initiative to bring home our Kerry Diaspora during the month of October this year.
It is presented by Kerry County Council as part of the Global Irish Festival Series, which is a joint initiative between Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Kerry Homecoming Festival is a call home from all aspects of Kerry business, tourism, sports and cultural organisations to come and enjoy close to 50 events and activities such as Samhain spectacles, storytelling, Jack-o-Lantern carving, genealogy workshops and heritage talks, star-gazing, a celebration of the centenary of the closing of the Lartigue Monorail, an American Wake at Kerry Writers Museum and much, much more.
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The legendary Cailleach (Hag / Witch), will be the centerpiece of a thrilling Samhain spectacle in Listowel, Dingle, Kenmare and Tralee.
The Cailleach is the goddess of the winter months. Her season begins on Samhain (the origin of Halloween), October 31st, when the Goddess Brigid hands her staff over.
In Kerry she has given her name to the Hag’s Glen in the MacGilliycuddy’s Reeks mountains where the Hag of Corrán Tuathail (Carrauntoohill) plunged to her death in the lake known as Hag’s Lake.
Into the Woods..Amano Miura, performing, An Cailleach – goddess of the winter months and mythical hag, being followed by Dee Tierney and Malachy Kelly, stilt performers, for the launch of Kerry Homecoming Festival at Halloween/ The launch of the festival took place at Ballyseedy Wood, Tralee, on Monday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
The Samhain Spectacles will be supported by a series of family friendly workshops in 16 towns and villages, in the run up, led by Juli Ní Mhaoileoin, the Dingle Druid, in which people of all ages will learn how to make traditional Samhain masks and Jack-o-Lanterns and they in turn can take part in the spectacles wearing their masks or bearing their lanterns.
Genealogy and family research feature heavily in the programme with talks and workshops being presented by experts Kay Caball in the Killarney and Tralee libraries and Tom Dillon in Castleisland and Killorglin.
Kerry’s tradition of storytelling, particularly of the otherworldly kind at Halloween is also honoured through a number of storytelling sessions from Seán Ó’Laoghaire, Niall de Búrca and Tom Dillon throughout the county.
The programme also features the Global Gaelic Games Social Festival, in Killarney on October 18th and 19th.
Amano Miura, performing, An Cailleach – goddess of the winter months and mythical hag, at the launch of Kerry Homecoming Festival at Halloween. Included from left, Julí Ní Mhaoileoin, Dingle Druid, Kerry County Council, CEO, Martin O’Donoghue, Fáilte Ireland Head of Festivals and Events, Ciara Sugrue, Cathaoirleach Kerry County Council, Cllr., Breandán Fitzgerald, Kerry County Council Director of Economic and Community Development, Niamh O’Sullivan. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
This celebration will bring together Gaelic Football enthusiasts from all corners of the globe to take part in non-competitive 9-a-side Gaelic games that emphasise inclusiveness and integration.
All of the existing seasonal Kerry festivals and some new ones, including and Féile Eile in Killorglin will also be joining in the fun – Kenmare Halloween Howl, the Patrick O’Keeffe Music Festival in Castleisland, the Skellig Coast Archaeology Festival the Kerry International Film Festival celebrating its 25th anniversary and Oireachtas na Samhna, both taking place in Killarney, as well as Tralee’s annual National Circus Festival and The Tralee Half Marathon.
The Homecoming Festival provides a unique opportunity to deepen our linkages with the Kerry Diaspora, Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Breandán MacGearailt stated.
“Despite being a small country on the edge of Europe, on the edge of the Atlantic, we have, over many generations developed a global network of Irish-diaspora, who are embedded into business, culture and society across the world. This is our way of welcoming our first, second, third and fourth generation of Irish back home, and showing them our culture and history.”
THE village of Ballyduff in North Kerry is gearing up for a special weekend as it hosts a fundraiser for local motorcycle racer, Anthony O’Carroll.
From September 13 to 15, the community will come together for a celebration of racing and camaraderie, while raising crucial funds to support Anthony — who was seriously injured in a motorbike accident on the Isle of Man in July — on his road to recovery.
The event boasts appearances from some of Ireland’s most accomplished motorcycle racers. Road racing legend Miko Sweeney will be in attendance alongside former Mondello Masters Superbike Champion Derek Shiels.
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Adding to the star power are current Masters Superbike leader Kevin Keyes and the recently crowned Masters Super Twin champion, Oisin Maher.
Motorcycle racing commentator Jim Halligan will be hosting a Questions and Answers forum with these racing stars on Saturday from 6 pm at the event’s marquee.
Local racers Andrew Murphy and Stephen Walsh will share their thrilling Manx Grand Prix experiences, while Tralee’s Emmet O’Grady, Keyes’ rival in the Superbike and Supersport classes, will also be joining the festivities.
Fuelling the spirit of the weekend will be a stunning display of over 30 racing bikes at the Community Hall.
Among the highlights will be a prized possession – a bike once owned by the late road racing legend, Richard Britton.
The showcase extends beyond road and circuit racing, with Abbeyfeale’s Gavin Moloney exhibiting his Munster championship-winning Moto-X bikes.
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The fundraiser goes beyond the world of racing, welcoming the entire community. A monster raffle overflowing with exciting prizes like rally car test drives, Mondello Park track days, hotel getaways, and gym memberships are up for grabs.
Kerry Motor Club, Ballyduff Vintage Club, No Hopers Motorcycle Club, and Kerry Motorcycle Racers have joined forces to make this fundraiser a success.
The weekend will be full of activities to engage all ages and interests. A motorcycle exhibition, classic car and rally car displays, live music, and a host of entertainment options are just a taste of what’s on offer.
Alongside fun activities, a classic car run, a motorcycle ride-out, a Honda 50 run, barbecues, a seven-a-side soccer tournament, and a 5km walk will provide opportunities for friendly competition and community spirit.
Every contribution, big or small, can make a real difference in Anthony’s recovery. Donations can be made through the GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-anthony-his-parents-on-his-road-to-recovery
Provisional Timetable For Anthony O’Carroll Fundraiser Weekend
Friday – September 13th
• 9:00 pm DJ Big Jim (Your Man’s Bar)
Saturday – September 14th
• TBC Seven-a-side soccer tournament (Ratoo Rovers)
• 12:00 PM: Bikes Meet Up (Your Man’s Bar)
• 1:00 PM: Motorcycle Racing Exhibition (Community Hall)
• 2:00 PM: Ride Out departure
• 2:00 PM: Static Classic Car & Rally Car Show (The Square/ Church Carpark)
• 2:00 PM: Drift Car Static Show (Purcell’s Bar)
• 3:30 PM: Slow Bike Race (The Square/ Church Carpark)
• 6:00 PM Forum With Racers (The Marquee Your Man’s Bar)
• 9:00 PM Bands & DJ (Your Man’s Bar)
Sunday – September 15th
• TBC Seven-a-side soccer tournament (Ratoo Rovers)
• 11:00 AM: 5km Walk Departs From Ross’s Shop
• 9:00 AM: Registration for car run opens (Sports field)
• 11:00 AM: Car Run Departs (Sports field)
• 12:30 PM: Car run returns and static show opens (The Square Carpark)
• 1:00 PM: Motorcycle Racing Exhibition (Community Hall)
• 1:00 PM Honda 50 Run
• 1:00 PM Honda 50 Run
• 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Live Music & DJ Ray Stack on-stage (The Square Carpark)
• 2:00 PM Drivers forum with youth rally drivers (The Marquee Your Man’s Bar)
• 4:00 PM – 9.00 PM: Bands & DJ (Your Man’s Bar)
Raffle prizes
– test session in a 2.5 Escort and Starlet Rally Car
-BMW driving experience x2- two separate prizes
-360 Motorsport Half-Day Drifting Experience
– Elco Fire stove for Nedar
-Tickets for All Ireland Drifting Final
-€100 fuel voucher from Lynch’s Oil
-1 jacket and 2 jumpers from Kerry Motor Works
-€1000 voucher for Banna Beach Leisure Centre
-Selection of photos from Irish Rally and Isle of Man TT
-€50 voucher Ballingarry Hotel
– Sthil leaf blower from JPD Listowel
-Entrance fee for Kerry Winter Stages Rally 2024 worth €700
-€100 voucher for Ballingarry Hotel
-€100 voucher for Atlantic Oils
-€25 voucher for Forge Café
-€25 voucher for Village Pantry Ardfert
-Voucher for David Powers
-€100 voucher for Amber Listowel
-One-month free gym membership in Listowel including a free private session with Trevor Horan
-Voucher for Tyre Stop Tralee
-Voucher for Premium Auto Parts Tralee
-Voucher for Agri Auto Listowel
-Voucher for Top Part Tralee
-Nine vouchers for a 10km helicopter flight
-€50 voucher for Sean Hussey Tralee
-€50 voucher for Ryle’s Menswear Tralee
-€50 voucher for Ceilsus Menswear Tralee
-Voucher for Daily Grind Tralee
-€50 oil voucher from Mac Oil
ANXIETY in the hybrid workplace is the theme of Kerry Mental Health Association’s second annual fundraising business breakfast at The Meadowlands Hotel on #TieDayFriday, October 4.
Taking place from 7.15am to 8.50am, the event will be of interest and benefit to employees, employers and the self-employed with tickets, including a full Irish breakfast, available from www.KerryMentalHealth.ie/breakfast.
The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said; “Recent reports have revealed that 1/5 of Irish firms experienced mental health related issues and over half reported an increase in mental health related issues in the past year.”
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic the number of employers that allow employees to work from home has increased three-fold. What has the impact of this been on our mental health? Our panel of guests will offer attendees an insight to how we can work together to overcome the challenges of remote and hybrid working.”
The guest experts include Dee Lynch, Training and Education Coordinator with Mental Health Ireland; Dermot Dennehy, CEO Managing Remote Teams; and Dan O’Donoghue, Manager of the Asentiv Ireland South franchise.
Radio Kerry’s Elaine Kinsella and Andrew Morrissey will present Kerry’s Full Breakfast live from The Meadowlands Hotel between 7am and 9am on the day.
Proceeds from #TieDayFriday will assist with the cost of rolling out FREE and affordable Mental Health First Aid and other mental health educational activities in Kerry.
THE MTU Kerry Campus Culture Night event was launched this week and will take place for the second year at the Island of Geese on Friday, September 20.
Following the success of last year’s event, the MTU Culture Night event in Tralee town aims to connect the University with the people of Tralee and demonstrate the strong arts and creative talents of MTU students and alumni.
Titled ‘Kaleidoscope’, the performance will commence at 8pm at the Island of Geese for approximately an hour.
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The evening will include film, traditional music, spoken word, animation, poetry and solo classical and contemporary musical performances.
The MTU event will be preceded by a performance by The TIRC International choir at 7.30pm lead by Liliia Nemchenko. This performance will also feature Isac Ianko, a traditional Roma musician.
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating all that makes up the richness and diversity of Culture in Ireland today, connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally and aims to open pathways to ongoing engagement.
An annual, all-island public event which takes place each year on the second last Friday of September, Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir celebrates culture, creativity and the arts and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, today and every day.
Speaking at the launch Anne Looney, External Services Manager said, “MTU is delighted to host this Culture Night performance in Tralee town centre again this year. The words ‘Rootedness’ and ‘Connectedness’ feature strongly in the vision for the Technological University sector. For MTU our connectedness to the region is a key priority for the University. Events such as Culture Night provide an opportunity for MTU to engage with the local community and place our arts and cultural provision on a centre stage”.
Creative Director of MTU Kerry Campus Culture Night Dr Susan Motherway added, “we would like to thank Kerry County Council and the Arts Office for their assistance in organising this event. We are delighted to have the opportunity to utilise the Island of Geese space again and showcase our Creative Media department at the Kerry Campus”.
CONNOLLY Jewellers on Bridge Street, Tralee will close its doors this Autumn as the owners, Norma and Martin Hartnett, have announced their decision to take early retirement.
The business was established in the 1950s by Norma’s parents, Gerry and Birdie.
Martin Hartnett, who has been at the helm with his wife Norma Connolly for 31 years, said “Connolly Jewellers has been a big part of the retail landscape in Tralee for the past 70 years. During that time Norma’s parents and all who ever worked here always gave 100% to every aspect of the business.”
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“The joy when a new piece of jewellery is purchased and an old piece with sentimental value is revived has been the best part of the journey. We will always value the time we had and it has been an honour to add to the experience of our customers.”
“The current retail climate, albeit difficult at present, has had no bearing on our decision to retire. There were ups and downs over the past 70 years. I think keeping your buying right, keeping an eye on your costs and having a strong service ethic helps you overcome the challenges. Simply, standing in the same place six days a week for over 30 years has taken its toll on the body and it’s time for a rest.”
The impending closure of the shop is unlikely to have an impact on the careers of the current staff who are due to return to college in September.
Customers who have made bookings or have items on deposit will be contacted individually.
There will be an eight-week window during which outstanding repaired items can be collected and all watch guarantees will be backed-up by the brand itself and the distributors in Ireland.
There is a wide selection of stock that will be available to purchase with 30% to 50% discounts for the final eight weeks of trading.
