A TRALEE bar has won a regional category in the Irish Pub Awards 2024.
Announced today, The Huddle Bar was named the Best Matchday Pub in the South-West region. The bar on Strand Street is known for having a great view of the match on their huge 7ft HD TVs as well as other large screens dotted around the pub.
Already, Murphys Bar in Brandon was announced as Best Local Pub in the South West while O’Donoghue’s Public House in Killarney was Best Tourist Pub in the South West.
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The regional category winners are being announced sporadically throughout the month of September. Awards for Best Music Pub, Best Outdoor Space, Best Digital Innovator and Best Late Night Bar in the South -West will be announced on their Facebook page over the coming week.
The National Irish Pub Awards are open to all member of VFI and LVA. There are no fees to enter and regional finalists and category winners will receive a generous prize package.
The overall category winners and the overall Irish Pub Award winner will be announced at a gala event in November each year.
.Daisy-Bow Browne and Matthew Harper with Jacqui Hurley launching the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal.
TV sports presenter, mum and author, Jacqui Hurley is calling on families, schools, businesses and communities across Kerry to join in the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal.
Since 2010, the Appeal has delivered 2.5 million shoeboxes to children in countries across Eastern Europe and Africa who are experiencing poverty.
These shoeboxes, filled with essential items as well as something fun, are lovingly created by people all across the country. They are often the only gift these children receive that year. Last year, shoeboxes from Kerry went to children in Romania.
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Jacqui Hurley said, “Let’s get together and bring hope and joy to as many children as possible. It’s so easy to get involved and each year this simple act of kindness, filling a shoebox with gifts to bring a smile to a child’s face, lets these children know that they are in the heart and minds of the people of Ireland.”
To get involved, simply think about who your gift is for – a boy or girl aged between 2-14, wrap a shoebox in colourful, bright wrapping paper and be sure to include at least one item from the 4 W’s:
· Something to write with. Perhaps include copybooks, pens or colouring pencils
· Something to wear. Maybe a hat, scarf and gloves, warm woolly socks or a t-shirt
· Something to wash with. A lovely bar of wrapped soap, a facecloth, some toothpaste and a toothbrush
· Something wow. Think of a toy or game that will bring a smile to a child’s face – maybe a puzzle or doll or a toy car or soft toy.
Pop a Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal label on the front, include €5, close the lid and secure with an elastic band. If finding a shoebox is tricky, you can buy flat pack boxes in Dealz stores nationwide or, build a box online at www.teamhope.ie/shoeboxappeal.
Shoeboxes should be dropped off at one of hundreds of drop off points nationwide, or at your local DEALZ store by the 10th November.
For teachers who would like to get their class involved, there are lots of class lesson plans and teaching resources available online. For businesses who would like to get involved, a site visit can be arranged to discuss how you can support Team Hope not just at Christmas but year round.
Ivan Hurley previews Kerry FC’s away game against Bray Wanderers this Friday night…
With only 5 games remaining in the 2024 campaign, the Kingdom make the trip to the Carlisle Grounds tomorrow night to face Bray Wanderers under the seaside lights (kick-off 7.45pm).
Kerry are coming into the game off the back of the sides largest defeat of the season last time out, going down to Champions Cork City by 4 goals to 1.
It’s the first time this year Kerry have conceded 4 goals and the only time this season where conceding more than 3 has ended up in defeat.
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So Kerry will be going to Bray in search of a result tomorrow night. With just 2 home games remaining and difficult trips to Wexford and Cobh Ramblers on the horizon, the Kingdom will be in search of some vital points away from home to make sure the season ends on a positive note.
Bray were in action on Tuesday last, with the game against Wexford finishing in a stalemate 0-0 draw in Ferrycarrig Park. The Seagulls currently sit in 4th place but will need some more points on the board to secure a play-off spot.
They are level on points with Athlone Town in 5th and just two clear of Finn Harps as the race for the coveted play-off berth gathers pace.
But this is a game not to be missed. The sides have produced mouthwatering ties throughout 2024, with 13 goals scored in 270 minutes of action between the Kingdom and Bray to date in 2024.
Kerry will take some confidence from the last meeting in Mounthawk Park. Although it finished 3-3, Kerry twice took the lead in the game and will be looking for a similar style of performance tomorrow night.
The two sides have probably shared one of the greatest spectacles of the season back on the 2nd matchday of the season, the game was delayed due to a severe storm in Mounthawk Park.
A heavy snow shower followed by thunder and lightning saw the game delayed by some 30 minutes as the ground staff worked hard to get the pitch cleared. Bray went on to win a tremendous on-field battle by 3 goals to 2.
Speaking to kerryfc.com earlier this week, First Team Head Coach Conor McCarthy confirmed the Kingdom have a full bill of health ahead of the game in the Carlisle Grounds tomorrow night. All those with long term injuries have made a full recovery and all have multiple minutes back in the legs
Goalkeeping Coach Del O’Shea was on media duty this week, here’s what he had to say: “Look, these last 5 games now are huge for us. The boys have set their own targets, which is great to see and we go out to win every game. But look, going to Bray is always a tough task.
“They are a very good side, a draw and two defeats against them this season probably shows that, although we were 2-0 up at home against them earlier this year, we probably weren’t clinical in that one. We’ve 7 draws on the road this year so we really need to start turning a couple of them into wins to get ourselves up the table.”
FANS of indie/alternative rock music won’t want to miss this event at The Greyhound Bar this Saturday night.
‘Do You Believe In The Power Of Rock & Roll? An evening with John Robb’ will see the writer and musician speak about his journey from the late 1970s, when he was first caught up in punk’s high-octane thrill, to the present day, via the early days of the rave scene, the birth of electronic and techno, and myriad bands that spun off on their own idiosyncratic paths.
The second half of the night will feature a conversations with special guests, Paul Smith of Blast First Records and Spider Stacy of The Pogues.
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John Robb was the first person to write about Nirvana in the UK press, he documented the Stone Roses’ rise out of Manchester attending every pivotal gig and has interviewed every key player in the business, including Jordan, the queen of punk, founding father of new American rock Steve Albini, goth-rock guitarist Daniel Ash, Oasis co-founder Noel Gallagher, and music greats like Lemmy and Poly Styrene.
John grew up in Blackpool before punk rock came along and saved his life and he formed The Membranes – the highly influential post punk band.
Starting out making DIY zines John quickly moved into writing books and journalistic articles on music and culture, his music and culture website louderthanwar.com is currently the 5th most read music and culture sites in the UK.
He is a constant on TV and radio commenting on music, culture and politics and one of the UK’s leading in conversation hosts who has his own successful youtube channel and his own books & music festival in Manchester every year called ‘Louder Than Words’.
Paul Smith is founder of alternative record label Blast First which he set up in order to release Sonic Youth’s music in Europe, going on to not only release a host of other US guitar bands such as Butthole Surfers, Big Black and Dinosaur Jr. but also a diverse range of acts from the likes of Pan Sonic to Sun Ra,
Aside from Blast First and it’s successor Blast First Petite Paul has worked with a diverse range of artists from the literary and music worlds including Ken Kesey, J. G. Ballard, , Iain Sinclair, Nick Cave and Bill Drummond.
Peter ‘Spider’ Stacy is a musician, singer, songwriter, producer and actor, best known as a co-founder of The Pogues along along with Shane MacGowan, Jem Finer, and James Fearnley, he appeared on all of their recordings, playing tin whistle and singing.
This is a seated show so tickets are limited and will take place in the Greyhound Bar Tralee.
Doors at 8:30pm, with John and guests taking the stage from 9pm, tickets are €12 available from Eventbrite by clicking here. This event is supported by Kerry County Council through their Arts Act Grant.
.Daria Asieieva, Mariia Slutiak, Maria Khoroshun, Pat Turner and Anne-Marie Fuller looking forward to the Repair Cafe on Sunday.
THERE will be a Repair Café and Flea Market in Tralee’s Maddens Café on Milk Market Lane this Sunday.
Tralee Tidy Towns are hosting the Repair Café upstairs in Maddens following on from the success of the repair café they hosted last year.
This year the repair café will run from 11am to 3pm and will focus on repair and upcycling of clothing. Rebekah Wall and local seamstress Pat Turner will be on hand to help people who have brought their own clothes.
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And as part of the repair café Rebekah Wall of Maddens will also be delivering two free basic sewing skills demonstrations at 11.30am and 2pm.
“We’re absolutely delighted to be hosting a repair café again this year. In this era of fast fashion, where clothing isn’t made to last long, every little bit we can do to extend the lifetime of our clothes, from repairing little holes in the seams to sewing buttons back on, makes a difference by saving money and helping the planet,” said Anne-Marie Fuller of Tralee Tidy Towns.
Martha Farrell of Tralee Tidy Towns said; “Sometimes clothes cost so little to buy it doesn’t seem worth spending the money to get them professionally repaired which is why we’re hosting this repair café to help build people’s skills and confidence to make those little repairs themselves.”
Maddens Rebekah Wall said; “After the success of the last repair workshop series in Maddens we are looking forward to having the Tidy Towns crew back again for a fashion focused series this Sunday. I will be leading two workshops, one on mending garments and the other on button stitching – two valuable skills for anyone of any age to have!”
Anne-Marie also said “Sometimes because life is busy or people aren’t sure how to repair something, pieces of clothing sit in the drawer or hang in the wardrobe waiting for a little TLC to bring them back into use. We hope that by having this repair café, it will help people put a date in the diary for those fixes. As well as providing sewing support the repair café is a social occasion where people can chat and get to know others so we really hope people will join us as there are multiple benefits to coming along!”
Meanwhile, downstairs in Maddens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. a group of young Ukrainians, will also be hosting a Charity Flea Market aimed at reducing consumption, bringing new life to clothing and encouraging people to think creatively and recycle their used things.
“We came to Ireland with a single suitcase but because of the Fast Fashion culture we now have so many clothes. We want to show that it doesn’t have to be this way. To be fashionable, it is not necessary to buy new things. If you add a little imagination, you can update or rework your wardrobe, give it a new life, and yourself – individuality,” say the Ukrainian organizers Mariia Khoroshunta and Mariia Slutiak.
“All items for the flea market were donated by people and money raised will be used to support homeless pets who were left without owners due to the war in Ukraine.” Said the young designer Maria Khoroshun who reworked some of the pieces, rejuvenating them and returning them to the fashion rails to become the basis of the Flea Market.
The creative budding entrepreneurs are supported via the SICAP programme and Natalya Krasnenkova, NEWKD community worker said “ “We are very grateful to all partners and Madden’s Cafe and Tidy Town Tralee, and most importantly, to the active representatives of the Ukrainian community for such a wonderful synergy. We invite everyone to join the charity flea market and review their views on fast fashion,”
Vintage Clothing retailers goose of Tralee and Truth be Told VINTAGE of Listowel will also be in Maddens on the day. If you have any questions or require more information please e-mail Tidytownstralee@gmail.com
Kerry County Council Local Enterprise Office in association with Peevers Slye Cotter (PSC Taxation Services) will present a Budget 2025 Briefing in The Rose Hotel, Tralee on Thursday, October 3 from 9.30am to 11.30am.
The budget will be announced on the Tuesday, October 1. The briefing will summarise the main points arising. There will be particular emphasis on the tax changes announced, including changes in tax rates, withdrawal of any tax reliefs, new reliefs introduced, etc.
The briefing will also cover any tax planning ideas that arise from the Budget. Finally, with the tax year end in mind, the briefing will remind attendees of some tax planning ideas that should be considered before 31st December next. All taxes will be covered.
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The seminar will be delivered by Francis Moriarty, Tax Director at PSC who will also be available to answer questions on the day.
Tralee Chamber Alliance will also be in attendance on the day. As the largest business membership organisation in Kerry, Tralee Chamber Alliance urges businesses to attend this briefing for an in-depth review of how this budget will affect each business across the county.
Tea/Coffee/Pastries will be served. To register for the meeting, click here.
.Last year’s participants in the abseiling event for Recovery Haven.
FOLLOWING on from the success of last year’s fundraising Abseil Challenge at Thomond Park, cancer support charity Recovery Haven Kerry is doing it all again – albeit at a new location.
This time, organisers are inviting participants to scale the walls of Limerick’ historic King John’s Castle, with registration now open for the October 19th event.
The charity has once again teamed up with Nevsail Watersports & Adventures to offer this extremely unique abseiling experience, scaling from the amazing vantage point of the castle gatehouse turret and absorbing the view of Limerick’s rooftop, while descending the historic walls.
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PR & Marketing officer at Recovery Haven, Marisa Reidy, explained that the abseil is a follow-on from the charity’s hugely successful event at Thomond Park last year, which raised over €17,000 for the charity. Spaces are limited, however – so early registration is hugely important.
“With so many charities seeking the public’s support to raise much-needed funds, we always try to offer a fundraising opportunity that is different and fun. So having seen how well last year’s event went, we decided to do it again, but change it up a bit with a new location,” she said.
“As well as an individual challenge, the event is also ideal as a corporate or team building day out, or a great end of season get together for sports teams and clubs.”
A €50 deposit is required at registration, after which participants are asked to raise an additional €250 (minimum) for the charity.
This can be paid in full at registration, or if you prefer, can be fundraised in the weeks leading up to the event by setting up a fundraising page or through sponsorship cards available from Recovery Haven.
GARDAí in Tralee are seeking information in relation to number of separate incidents in the area over the past week.
On Saturday, September 14 between 12.20pm and 4.50pm, at Avondale Court in Manor West, the resident came back to their house to find blood spatters on the floor.
There was no sign of forced entry and no items were taken, but the blood spatters suggests someone was in the house.
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On Sunday, September 8, between 8.45am and 4.10pm a person had their bike locked up at the Island Of Geese. When they returned the bike had been taken from the bike rack. It was an orange coloured Radar model.
On Tuesday, September 10, graffiti was left on the toilet cubicles in the bathroom at the train station in town.
If anyone has any information in relation to any of the above incidents they are asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300.
Cara Credit Union are thrilled to announce the appointment of Kevin “The Kingdom Warrior” Cronin as one of its newest brand ambassadors.
The professional boxer is renowned for his skill, dedication, resilience and community spirit and is another perfect local representative for Cara Credit Union.
“We are delighted to welcome Kevin as brand ambassador,” said Philip Lynch, Cara Credit Union. “His dedication to excellence mirrors Cara Credit Union’s values which resonates with our mission to support our members in achieving their financial goals.”
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Philip added further “We would also like to wish Kevin the very best of luck in his big title fight against Emmet Brennan for the BUI Celtic Super Middleweight Title on the 20thSeptember in the 3 Arena Dublin. All of Cara Credit Union are behind Kevin for this massive fight”. Tickets to Kevin’s fight can be found on Ticket Master.
As brand ambassador, Kevin will champion Cara Credit Union’s commitment to providing exceptional customer and financial services to its members. “Being local, I can see first-hand just how much Cara Credit Union does for its members and the local community in general. I am thrilled to be on board,” said Kevin.
Kevin is the second high profile local brand ambassador Cara Credit Union has teamed up with and shows just how much pride it has in local athletes to help promote its services.
One of Cara Credit Union’s many products available to its members is it’s current account. Cara Credit Union’s current account offers members instant access to their money through a globally accepted Mastercard Debit Card. It also has a secure app, overdraft facility, ability to check balances and transfer funds, compatibility with Google Pay, Apple Pay and Fitbit Pay, low transparent fees and is FREE for members aged 12-16, students and members aged 66+.
To apply for a current account membership can visit www.caracreditunion.ie, call 066 71 22373 or visit any of their branches in Tralee, Castleisland, Killorglin, Ballyduff, Causeway or Corca Dhuibhne.
A KILLORGLIN woman will represent Kerry at the Miss Universe Ireland Final at the Fairways Hotel, Dundalk Co Louth on this Friday September 20.
Natalie Sheehan (20) is passionate about spreading awareness about a rare skin condition she has struggled with called chronic spontaneous urticaria dermagraphia.
She is also passionate about speaking up for women in sport and creating a sense of ok-nes for people to not have a typical family.
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27 finalists from all over Ireland will compete for the coveted Miss Universe Ireland crown this Friday at a ceremony with a special guest performance from Irish chart-topping Boyband ‘Next in Line’
Current title holder Aisha Akorede will crown the winner who will then represent Ireland at the 73rd Miss Universe final in Mexico City this November 16th following in footsteps of previous winners Roz Purcell, Joana Copper and current title holder Aishah Akorede.
LOCAL ORGANISATIONS HONOURED AT KERRY COMMUNITY AWARDS
There was a standing ovation for south Kerry-based Cúnamh Iveragh CLG on Thursday night as the group was announced as overall winner at the 2024 Kerry Community Awards.
Cúnamh Iveragh were on Thursday night announced as the Kerry Community Awards Overall Winners for 2023. Representatives of the group are pictured here celebrating their big win at the Rose Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Tatyana McGough
The night, which took place in the beautiful surroundings of The Rose Hotel in Tralee, was the 17th edition of the annual awards night.
The aim of these awards is to recognise the work of the community and voluntary sector in improving the social, economic, cultural and environmental quality of life in local communities across Kerry.
Cúnamh Iveragh, based in Cahersiveen, supports children and young adults with intellectual disabilities, as well as their families, providing care in a comfortable setting. The group conducts regular meetings where all parents and carers are encouraged to attend and get involved in decision making.
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The group has progressed over the years. In 2013, it purchased an eight bedroom house in Cahersiveen, with one section of this house subsequently converted into a Day Centre. In 2022, work on a four bedroom respite house also began the site and this was officially opened last year.
Speaking on Thursday night following the announcement, secretary of the group Brendan Murphy expressed the group’s sheer joy – and shock – at their landmark win.
“It’s a complete surprise to us, I was totally delighted for the group and for all the people who’ve been involved down through the years.”
A special award for Best Community Start-Up was also presented to Phoenix Women’s Shed.
Bill Morrell, Chairperson of the Planning Team for the Kerry Community Awards said the night would not be possible without the generous sponsors who continue to support the initiative.
Group Editor of The Kerryman and Chair of the Judging Panel, Kevin Hughes, said it was another special night with an equally special winner.
“We are delighted to have Cúnamh Iveragh overall winners, they are very deserving winners for the vision shown and the brilliant work that they do, much of it behind the scenes.
“These awards were first held in 2004 and 20 years later The Kerryman is very proud to have been involved from the beginning. While it all comes together on nights like these, the success of each awards night is down to a hard working Kerry Community Awards Committee and our judges who are experienced, balanced and fair.”
20 community groups in total were presented with awards on the night with 10 groups receiving gold awards and 10 receiving silver.
Full list of the winners from the night below, in alphabetical order:
Acard Ltd. Cahersiveen – Silver
Ballyduff Tidy Towns – Silver
Cairdeas Camp – Silver
Cromane Community Council – Gold
Cumann Tithíochta na Dromoda Teo – Gold
Cúnamh Iveragh – Gold & Overall Winners
Dingle Literary CLG – Silver
Glenbeigh CC/Tidy Towns – Silver
Kenmare Community Garden – Gold
Kerry Mental Health Association – Gold
Killorglin Family Resource Centre – Silver
Knocknagoshel Tidy Towns – Gold
Lyreacrompane and District Journal – Silver
Phoenix Women’s Shed – Silver & Best Community Start-Up
Members of the Kerry Indian Association at CBS Primary School on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
MEMBERS of the Kerry Indian Association gathered once again at the hall in CBS Primary School on Saturday to celebrate Onam.
Onam, mainly celebrated on the south of India, is an annual Hindu cultural festival taking place from September 6 to September 15 and people from all over Kerry came to Tralee for the celebration.
The Association started celebrating the festival as a group in Tralee back in 2008 and with 200 Indian families in the county there was a great turnout at
Those attending enjoyed a host of activities including outdoor games, music and dancing in the hall and traditional Indian food. Scroll down for photos…
Members of the Kerry Indian Association at CBS Primary School on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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A celebration for the Kerry Indian Association at CBS Primary School on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Members of the Kerry Indian Association at CBS Primary School on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Members of the Kerry Indian Association at CBS Primary School on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Kerry Ladies Footballers and Kerry Mental Health Association have launched the second annual Human Chain Challenge on Strickeen Mountain in the Gap of Dunloe on Sunday, October 6.
The All-Ireland Football Champions are encouraging mothers and others, which may include fathers, brothers, sons and daughters, to take part in what is sure to be a fun free event for all the family.
The Human Chain Challenge will provide an opportunity for everyone to make a colourful show of support for people with mental health challenges, their families and carers in Kerry.
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The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said: “The event fulfils each aim of the Five Ways To Wellbeing – Connect | Be Active | Take Notice | Keep Learning | Give.
“We are delighted to have the All-Ireland Ladies Football Champions on board and we are inviting other community groups from around Kerry to join us in making the Human Chain Challenge. Kerry Mental Health Association is grateful to the local landowners and the MacGillycuddy Reeks Access Forum for facilitating the event again this year. This year’s event has been kindly sponsored by Kate Kearney’s Cottage in the Gap of Dunloe.”
As the land is privately owned, advance registration is necessary at Human Chain Challenge On Strickeen Mountain – Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest (www.kerrymentalhealthandwellbeingfest.com).
Every walker will receive a free bright KMHA-branded bandana to be worn for the Official Human Chain Challenge Drone picture which will be taken at the first stage of the ascent.
The registered walkers will need to wear appropriate clothing and footwear, children must be accompanied by responsible adults and dogs are not permitted. Car-pooling is also recommended as limited parking spaces will be available.
In the interest of safety, Kerry Mountain Rescue will be on 24-hour call and the Killarney Order of Malta will be on site at the foot of the mountain to provide First Aid assistance if required.
Kerry Mental Health Association supports the Leave No Trace campaign and will be encouraging all participants to leave Strickeen Mountain in the spotless condition that they found it.
The Human Chain Challenge at Strickeen on Sunday 6th October will be preceded by the annual #TieDayFriday Fundraising event on Friday 4th October – both taking place to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10th October.
To register for FREE for the Human Chain Challenge visit Human Chain Challenge On Strickeen Mountain – Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest (kerrymentalhealthandwellbeingfest.com).
Swimmers Aoibhin Long, Grainne Dowd, Evie Fields, Aine Miebach Ahern with Kerry Rose Emer Dineen.
THE community of Castlegregory came together for an inspiring afternoon of celebration and recognition at the Castlegregory Community Games Recognition and Awards Day held on Sunday.
The event was a huge success in celebrating the talent and achievements of local youth in various Community Games events.
This year’s celebration highlighted the talents showcased by under 16 participants across a range of disciplines including cross-country running, athletics, quiz, swimming, music, gymnastics, cycling on grass, pitch and putt, projects, art, tag rugby, futsal, chess, and handwriting.
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Among the stand out performers were two young athletes Evie and Ryan Fields who each earned five county medals and a national medal.
Maeve Wallace received a national silver medal as part of the Kerry Cross country team and the Castlegregory U13 girls swimming relay won a bronze medal representing Kerry (Evie Fields, Grainne Dowd, Charlie Blennerhasset, Aoibhin Long, Aine Mibach Ahern and Maeve Wallace).
A special mention goes to the u13 girls Futsal team who represented Kerry in the Munster final.
On hand on the day to present the awards were Eimear Dineen, current Kerry Rose and Ciara Butler Kerry County GAA player and both past Castlegregory Community games participants.
The event was a fun-filled occasion with a great sense of community shared by the inspiring local recipients and a chance for the community to come together and celebrate the young talents.
Under 12 Handwriting – Isobel Stuart and Oscar McCoy with Kerry Rose Emer Dineen.
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Athletics Athlete of the Year – Grace Winter with Kerry Rose Emer Dineen.
Swimming – Ryan Fields, Eamonn Fitzgibbon, Aine Miebach Ahern, Emily Poland and Cian O’Connor with Kerry Rose Emer Dineen.
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Fustal -Grace Cawley with Kerry Rose Emer Dineen.
Art girls u12 – Sophie O’Sullivan with Kerry Rose Emer Dineen.
THE 38th annual Lee Strand Austin Stacks U14 football tournament on Saturday saw teams from Kerry, Cork, Galway and Dublin compete for coveted silverware at Connolly Park.
There were 12 teams taking part — Austin Stacks, Kerins O’Rahillys, John Mitchels, Na Gaeil, Ballymac, An Ghaeltacht, Churchill, Oranmore/Maree, Salthill/Knocknacarra, Nemo Rangers, Na Piarsaigh and Clontarf.
The Denis O’Connor Lee Strand Cup Final was contested by the hosts Austin Stacks and John Mitchels with the Mitchels emerging victorious.
The Billy Breen Shield Final between Oranmore and Nemo Rangers saw the Galway side lifting the silverware while the Abie Allen Plate Final was won by An Ghaeltacht who beat Churchill. Scroll down for photos…
The Kerins O’Rahillys team. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The John Mitchels team who won the Cup on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
An Ghaeltacht team who won the Abie Allen Plate. Photo by Dermot Crean
The late Jerry Kiernan’s sister Eileen O’Sullivan and his nephew Philip O’Sullivan at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Tralee 10k Race saw 330 runners take to the roads around Tralee on Saturday where a Kerry and Irish athletics legend was also remembered.
The race was run this year in memory of Jerry Kiernan, the Listowel man who won so many long distance races back in the 80s and 90s. Jerry’s nephew Philip O’Sullivan ran the race while his sister Eileen was also down for the day.
Race Director Jim McNiece was delighted with how the day went. “It’s been a great success, 400 registered and 330 turned up this morning. The weather held off perfectly and I want to thank Martin Brosnan and the stewards and the staff and residents of Arlington Lodge — our chosen charity for the day — who manned the water stops.”
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Famed Tralee athlete Shona Heaslip was on hand to present the medal at the finish line.
The first three men home were Gerard Cremins in 38:47 followed by Ciaran Harris in 39:39 and Pierce Leahy in 39:38.
The first three women home were Mairead O’Driscoll in 44:38. followed by Rachel Leane in 45:58 and Natalie Breen in 45:49. Scroll down for photos…
Renowned Tralee athlete Shona Heaslip with Race Director Jim McNiece at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sarah and Lorcan Douglas and Ayla and Kieran McCaughley at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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John Mannix, Anthony Donnelly, Rachel Leane, Martin Gill, Dáithí Creedon and Sara Mondeodudo at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cillian Foale and James Barron at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Michaela Layden and Íosla Breathnach at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jamie Moynihan, Joe Reynolds and Darren O’Sullivan at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Brendan O’Callaghan and Ken Nyhan at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Denis Houlihan, Liam Walsh, Vladimir Sirotiak and Sona Sarotiakova at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Aoife and Paul Coleman at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ross Gallagher, Noel Carr, Sinead Healy and Catherine Walsh at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Breda Quirke and Claire McCarthy at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Bria, Gary and Niamh Savage at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Siobhan Coffey, Louise Farrell, Orla Griffin and Ciara Lee at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Third woman home Natalie Breen receives her prize from Chairman of the Jerry Kiernan Foundation Murt Coleman and Race Director Jim McNiece at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Second woman home Rachel Leane receives her prize from Chairman of the Jerry Kiernan Foundation Murt Coleman and Race Director Jim McNiece at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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First woman home Mairead O’Driscoll receives her prize from Chairman of the Jerry Kiernan Foundation Murt Coleman and Race Director Jim McNiece at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Third placed Pierce Leahy receives his prize from Chairman of the Jerry Kiernan Foundation Murt Coleman and Race Director Jim McNiece at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Winner of the Tralee 10k Gerard Cremins receives his prize from Chairman of the Jerry Kiernan Foundation Murt Coleman at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Keith Naughton at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Willie Guiney at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Breeda Reidy and Samantha Crofts at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lorraine Connor at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anna Twomey at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
At the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marie Conlon and Avril O’Sullivan at the finish of the Tralee 10k Race on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
SINN Féin Councillor Deirdre Ferris has expressed her grave concerns following a communication by the National Ambulance Service on Friday announcing a reduced service for Kerry beginning on September 23.
Councillor Ferris has seen the communication and said every area of Kerry will be impacted. Tralee will continue to have cover, but at a reduced level.
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Cllr Ferris said: “It is deeply concerning for the people of Kerry, who are, if this communication is to believed, going to be left without a proper ambulance service from the middle of this month.”
Cllr Ferris said the NAS in Kerry is already understaffed and the service is dependant on overtime to cover shifts. She is calling on the National Ambulance Service and the HSE to clarify the situation immediately.
David Moriarty reports on Kerry FC’s game against Cork City FC last night in Mounthawk Park…
KERRY FC 1-4 CORK CITY
Kerry FC were back in action on Friday evening as they welcomed newly crowned SSE Airtricity First Division Champions Cork City to Mounthawk Park in Tralee.
Cork City regained their spot in the Premier Division last week in the UCD Bowl with a 1-0 win in Dublin.
Malik Dijksteel scored the only goal of the game which was enough for the Rebel Army to put themselves back into Ireland’s elite division.
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For Kerry FC last week, it was another tough result as a one hundredth minute equaliser from Evan O’Connor cancelled out Sean McGraths goal in the fifty eighth minute as the points were shared in Limerick against Treaty United.
Kerry FC played very well over the course of the ninety minutes but as it has been over large parts of the season it just was not meant to be for the Kingdom on the road.
It was Kerry FC’s third last home game of the season and the last Munster Derby in Mounthawk Park for 2024 so the boys would be going out with the intention of giving a good performance for the nearly sold out Mounthawk Park.
Kerry FC started the game the livelier of the two sides and had a couple of decent chances between the seventeenth and eighteenth minute.
Ronan Teahan did very well to get his cross in and it was delivered into Ryan Kelliher but it was well cut out by the Cork City defence.
The second chance was that bit more threatening. It was lovely link up play once again from the Kerry FC attack with Sean McGrath winning a corner.
The delivery was then met by Cian Barrett who headed on to Ryan Kelliher at the back post but it was just behind Kelliher and he nodded it wide.
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Jack Doherty then had a free kick from a decent distance on the right side from about thirty yards out. He tried to catch Antonio Tuta off guard by going for the near post but Tuta got there well to put the ball out for a corner which led to nothing.
The deadlock was broken in the twenty-eighth minute when Barry Coffey put City ahead. A lovely dinked delivery into the area from Doherty caught the Kerry FC defence off guard and Coffey rose highest and his header looped over Tuta and into the bottom left corner.
Six minutes before the end of the half, Ryan Kelliher came very close to getting Kerry back on level terms.
Oran Crowe headed the ball across the goal off the back of a lovely delivery from Ronan Teahan but it was just about a foot too far ahead of Ryan and the ball went wide of the Cork City goal
With a decent spell after going down by the goal Kerry FC were delivered with a dagger to the heart on the brink of halftime when Barry Coffey doubled Cork City’s lead.
A corner taken on the left side from Jack Doherty was perfectly aimed onto the head of Coffey to double his goal tally for the evening.
Kerry FC unfortunately could not take the late first half blow out of their heads for the beginning of the second half as Jack Doherty got his goal after getting two assists for the previous two goals.
It was a beautiful strike from distance that Antonio Tuta could do nothing about. Cork were 3-0 to the good and in cruise control in the opening minutes of the 2nd half.
On the hour mark Kerry FC had huge claims for a handball as Nathan Gleeson’s attempted cross was blocked down by what appeared to be an outstretched arm of the Cork City defender but play was waved on despite the pleas from the Mounthawk faithful.
Just after Kerry FC were denied a penalty Cork City were awarded one of their own when Cian Brosnan made the slightest of contact on his marker.
It seemed very harsh at first glance but the decision stood and Barry Coffey stepped up to secure his hat-trick which he did so by dinking it down the centre of the goal.
With twelve minutes left on the clock Ethan Kos got a consolation goal for Kerry FC as a cross into the area from a free kick was not dealt with and Kos made himself a nuisance inside the six-yard box to finish the opportunity and get Kerry FC a goal back.
Cork City would go out eventual winners claiming all three points and showing everyone in Tralee and Ireland exactly why they are back up to the top tier in Irish football. Kerry FC will now try to regroup as they head up to the Carlisle Grounds next week to take on Bray Wanderers on Friday.
KERRY FC TEAM: 1. ANTONIO TUTA, 24. CIAN BARRETT, 6. ETHAN KOS (GOAL ‘76), 5. ANDY SPAIN (C), 3. SEAN O’CONNELL, 8. RONAN TEAHAN, 7. SEAN MCGRATH, 4. ORAN CROWE, 13. NATHAN GLEESON, 9. RYAN KELLIHER, 10. VALERII DOLIA.
SUBS: DAIRE FOLEY, SAMUEL ALADESANUSI, VICTOR UDEZE, CIAN BROSNAN, FINN BARRETT, ROB VASIU, TOM HEALY, ANDREW KERINS, BOBBY AMADUSON
CORK CITY TEAM: 13. AIDAN DOWLING, 3. JOHN O’DONOVAN, 10. BARRY COFFEY (GOAL ‘26, ‘44, PEN ‘62), 11. CIAN BARGARY (C), 15. CONOR DRINAN, 18. NIALL BROOKWELL, 19. JACK DOHERTY (GOAL ‘46), 20. JOSHUA FITZPATRICK, 24. CIAN MURPHY, 28. ARRAN HEALY, 29. MATTHEW KIERNAN.
SUBS: BRADLEY WADE, CIAN COLEMAN, CHARLIE LYONS, GREG BOLGER, EVAN MCLAUGHLIN, RUAIRI KEATING, SEAN MURRAY, CATHAL O’SULLIVAN, NOAH SOWINSKI.
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…
An end-of-life vehicle (ELV) is a car or light commercial vehicle (of less than 3.5 tonnes) which is due to be disposed of or scrapped.
So, when a car gets old and can’t be used anymore, it becomes an ELV. It’s important to recycle and dispose of ELVs properly so they don’t harm the environment.
You must dispose of an end-of-life vehicle using licensed authorised treatment facilities (ATFs). These are also called permitted scrapyards. End of life vehicles contain hazardous materials that can damage the environment.
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They can pose a risk to public health if not disposed of in a safe manner. For example, vehicles that contain lead acid batteries, lubricating oil, coolant, brake fluid, and catalytic convertors.
To make sure that old cars are disposed of in a proper way, there is a compliance scheme (ELVES) in place. This is to help improve standards in disposing of end-of-life vehicles.
You are committing a criminal offence if you (or an authorised treatment facility) dispose of an end-of-life vehicle illegally.
There is no charge for disposing of an ELV at an authorised treatment facility. When you have given your vehicle to an ATF, you should get a certificate of destruction.
If you (or an authorised treatment facility) dispose of an end-of-life vehicle illegally, you are committing a criminal offence.
Where can I bring my end-of-life vehicle?
You must leave an end-of-life vehicle at an authorised treatment facility. You will find details of these facilities on elves.ie
Each vehicle manufacturer or importer must have a national collection system in place. It must be with at least one treatment facility in every city and council area.
These facilities provide a free take-back service for vehicles of that producer’s brand. Independent treatment facilities are also available.
If you leave an end-of-life vehicle at an unauthorised facility, you will not get a certificate of destruction. You may remain recorded as registered owner of the vehicle on the National Vehicle File.
Authorised treatment facilities are not responsible for transporting your vehicle. You will have to arrange to bring the ELV to the facility yourself.
When you have left your vehicle at an authorised treatment facility, the owner or operator of the facility will:
• Issue you (if you are the registered owner) with a certificate of destruction
• Forward the details of the certificate of destruction to the National Vehicle and Driver File. These records are kept by the Department of Transport
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What services must an authorised treatment facility provide?
An operator of an authorised end-of-life vehicle treatment facility must:
• Issue the registered owner with a certificate of destruction (either electronically or in paper form)
• Make sure the facility is operated under an appropriate waste licence or permit
• Meet the minimum technical requirements for the storage, treatment and recovery of end-of-life vehicles and the storage of components containing fluids, spare parts, etc
• Keep records of end-of-life vehicle materials for reuse, recycling, recovery and disposal and report these records to local authorities annually
The vehicle must be treated within 10 days of being deposited at the facility.
Treating the vehicle includes:
• Removing the battery or batteries
• Removing the liquefied gas tank
• Removing (or neutralising) potentially explosive parts (including air bags)
• Removing, collecting, and storing fuel, oils, and other fluids (for example, brake fluid)
• Removing any parts containing mercury
All other parts of the car should, where possible, be recycled.
How much does disposing an end-of-life vehicle cost?
You cannot be charged for leaving an end-of-life vehicle at an authorised treatment facility, if:
• You are the registered owner of that vehicle and
• The vehicle is intact
If important parts of your car are gone (like the engine, gearbox or transmission), or there is waste inside your car, you might be charged.
What documents do I need to bring with me?
You must bring the vehicle registration certificate or log book with you.
Can I claim a refund of motor tax?
You may be able to claim a refund of motor tax if there is more than 3 months unexpired tax. You need a certificate of destruction from an end-of-Life vehicle authorised treatment facility. Contact your local motor tax office for more information.
How do I find an authorised treatment facility?
ELVES, the industry compliance authority has a searchable database of authorised treatment facilities (or scrapyards). The website is www.elves.ie
Are there penalties for illegally disposing of an end-of-life vehicle?
You are committing a criminal offence if you (or an authorised treatment facility) dispose of an end-of-life vehicle illegally.
If you do not take your car to an authorised treatment facility, you can be fined €100. If you don’t follow the rules about getting rid of your old car, like getting a certificate that says it was destroyed, you might have to pay a fine of €1000.
The Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 introduced fixed payment notices (on the spot fines) for certain offences.
Other penalties for offences are set out in Regulation 35 of the Regulations and are:
• Summary conviction: a class A fine or 12 months imprisonment (or both)
• Conviction on indictment: a fine of up to €500,000 or 3 years imprisonment (or both)
• Deirdre Vann Bourke, Kerry Citizens Information Manager, said: For anyone needing information, advice or have an advocacy issue, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information team in Kerry on 0818 07 7860, they will be happy to assist and make an appointment if necessary.
The offices are staffed from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. Alternatively you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie for further information.
KERRY County Council will host a Household Hazardous Waste Event on this Saturday, September 14, between 10am–2pm at the County Buildings at Rathass.
This is a chance for householders to freely dispose of household waste that has been building up. This is strictly limited to households, no commercial or farm waste.
Items accepted included aerosols, adhesives, anti-freeze, bleaches, cleaning agents, detergents, drain cleaners, engine coolants, garden fertilisers, garden herbicides and pesticides, glues, household pesticides, inks, mixed fuels, oil filters, paints (limited to 1o cans per household, paint thinners, paint strippers, resins and varnishes.
There is a limited capacity on some waste types. Materials may not be left at the venue outside of collection time.
Check out www.mywaste.ie for a full list of acceptable items
SIAMSA Tíre re-launches its Choir – Cór Siamsa Tíre, and invites all who enjoy singing and interested in improving their health and wellbeing to join its developing choir.
The Choir’s information evening and informal rehearsal with Chorus Mistress Martina Ryan Murphy is on Monday, September 23 from 7-9pm.
Rehearsals will be on Mondays throughout the year and the choir will work on a combination of Irish composed traditional and contemporary songs in Irish and English which will be performed at community and choral events locally and nationally.
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As part of its continuing development, the choir will delve further into the Irish choral repertoire written or arranged by Irish composers.
The choral works that Cór Siamsa Tíre intend to uncover, as part of its development as Ireland’s premier choir in the performance of uniquely Irish compositions, date from the 1930’s up to the current period.
They range from sacred works to contemporary original settings to re-working of traditional Irish texts in the Irish language, in English and in many other European languages.
Now is an opportunity for local singers to improve their health and wellbeing by becoming part of Cór Siamsa Tíre while showcasing the excellence and uniqueness of Irish choral music and giving members an opportunity to perform for audiences locally and nationally.
NATIONAL Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the National Broadband Plan (NBP) has today hosted an event in the Black Valley in Kerry to mark the first connections to high-speed fibre broadband in the remote location.
Works to connect the Black Valley are almost complete with most homes and farms in the area able to connect to high-speed fibre broadband.
The remaining build works for a small number of premises in the most remote parts of the valley are set to be completed in the coming months.
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Black Valley was famously one of the last regions in Ireland to be connected to the electricity grid in 1977.
The completion of these works will mean that residents in the area will have the same access to 1 Gigabit, reliable broadband as any of the almost 290,000 premises that NBI has passed across the country.
Works to connect the Black Valley involved unique challenges with NBI consulting with government officials, conservationists and local residents to ensure that the fibre rollout to the valley caused minimum disruption or impact to the natural beauty and heritage of the region.
Minister of State Ossian Smyth was present at the event which included local public representatives and residents of the Black Valley. Minister Smyth said: “The rollout to Black Valley encapsulates the work of the National Broadband Plan and I’m very proud to be here today to see first-hand the impact that a connection to high-speed broadband will have for local residents and businesses.”
Peter Hendrick, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland said: “The delivery of fibre broadband to the Black Valley is a significant milestone for NBI, and we are delighted to have end customers already connected and enjoying the benefits of reliable, high-speed broadband. This was one of the most challenging parts of our rollout, and we are delivering it with minimum impact to the natural beauty of the region and without disruption to the Black Valley’s important tourism season.”
A NUMBER of organisations in Kerry will share an allocation of over €360,000 under Measure 2 of the 2024 CLÁR programme.
This funding will support the purchase of new vehicles to provide essential transport for those with mobility issues and cancer care patients, for meals on wheels’ services to elderly and vulnerable people in their own homes and for first responders and search and rescue services.
Welcoming the news, Minister for Education and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD, Norma Foley said: “I am delighted that projects in Kerry will receive over €360,000 for the purchase of new vehicles.”
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“The funding will go towards the purchase of a new A&E Ambulance for the Red Cross, new vans for meals on wheels services in Ballyheigue, Knocknagoshel and Listry, a new vehicle to transport brain injury survivors to Acquired Brain Injury Ireland’s centre in Castleisland, a new wheelchair accessible car for Rockmount Care Centre in Kilgarvan and a new ambulance for BUMBLEANCE’s new Western Regional Service.
“It is so important that we continue to support the most vulnerable in our communities, and by allocating funding to where it is needed, such as essential transport in this case, we can continue to make a difference for those people most in need.”
List of successful projects under CLÁR 2024 Measure 2:
Launching the Lee Strand Austin Stacks Tournament were young players David Ahern, Danny Lane, Darragh Moriarty and Noah Reidy. Also included is Dan Ahern, Michael Lynch, Tom Breen, Gearóid Linnane,Richie Conway and Dave Scanlon. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE 37th edition of the Austin Stacks / Lee Strand Invitational Football Tournament will take place this Saturday at Austin Stacks club grounds in Connolly Park, Tralee.
There are 12 teams taking part providing a feast of football in the Under 14 tournament. They are Austin Stacks, Kerins O’Rahillys, John Mitchels, Na Gaeil, Ballymac, An Ghaeltacht, Churchill, Oranmore/Maree, Salthill/Knocknacarra, Nemo Rangers, Na Piarsaigh and Clontarf.
The matches will be played on the Main Pitch and on the Nuns Field, with group games commencing at 10.30am. Teams will compete for the Billy Breen Memorial Shield Final, the Abie Allen Plate and Denis O’ Connor / Lee Strand Cup.
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This popular event, which is an important landmark in the club calendar, started out in 1986 as a 4-team competition for Under 13 football.
The tournament attracted widespread interest and soon expanded to eight teams. Then, in 2001, the tournament widened further to 16 teams and the Billy Breen Memorial Shield and Abie Allen Plate Competitions were added to the Lee Strand Cup Competition.
In re-launching the tournament in 2022, the Tournament Committee decided to change the competition to U14 and to proceed with a 12-team format.
Austin Stacks would like to thank Lee Strand for their continued support over the last 38 years.
The Blazing Bikers are holding an event from The Meadowlands Hotel on October 5 in aid of Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind.
THE Tralee Branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind are supporting the Blazing Bikers’ South West Motorbike Run.
Bikers will be spending the weekend at The Meadowlands Hotel but local bikers are being invited to join the Motorbike Run on Saturday, October 5.
Registration takes place 9am-10am at The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee before the run commences. Donations to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
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The Motorbike Run will set off from Meadowlands Hotel and will take in Stradbally, Dingle, Inch Beach, Kerry Bog Museum, Molls Gap, Clounts Cross and will finish back at Meadowlands.
All donations will go directly to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind to support their work changing the lives of those who are visioned impaired and the families of children with autism.
Fermanagh star Eimear Smyth, second from left, is presented with the 2024 ZuCar Golden Boot award by Allyson McCarthy, ZuCar Marketing Manager, left, and Kerry goalkeeper Ciara Butler, second from right, is presented with the 2024 ZuCar Golden Glove award by LGFA President Mícheál Naughton. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
KERRY goalkeeper Ciara Butler is the winner of the 2024 ZuCar Golden Glove award.
Ciara’s outstanding save to tip over a blistering effort from Meath’s Marion Farrelly in the 2024 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final in Tralee on July 6 won the popular vote hosted recently on the Ladies Gaelic Football Association website.
Ciara, from the Castlegregory club, was one of five nominees for the prestigious individual honour, along with Michelle Monaghan (Leitrim), Rebecca Lambe Fagan (Louth), Dearbhla Gower (Galway) and Monica McGuirk (Meath).
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The ZuCar Golden Glove award for Ciara crowns a magnificent individual season for the 20-year-old goalkeeper, who was the last line of defence as Kerry claimed the 2024 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship title with victory over Galway at Croke Park on August 4.
Having suffered back-to-back final defeats in 2022 and 2023, the Kingdom recovered in style to land the Brendan Martin Cup for the first time in 31 years, with Ciara playing a huge role between the sticks.
Almost 3,500 votes were submitted for the Golden Glove award and Ciara’s save accounted for 1,583, well clear of her nearest challenger, Leitrim’s Michelle Monaghan (891).
Ciara was presented with her award at Croke Park today by Ladies Gaelic Football Association President, Mícheál Naughton, and Allyson McCarthy, ZuCar Marketing Manager.
Following the conclusion of the TG4 All-Ireland Championships, Fermanagh’s Eimear Smyth was the leading scorer across the Junior, Intermediate and Senior grades and won the Golden Boot Award.
Eimear’s incredible tally of 8-48 (72 points) was 39 points clear of her nearest challenger, Louth’s Kate Flood. Eimear was also present at Croke Park today to collect her award.
Eibhlín Ní Bhric (seated fifth from left) with Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn staff on the occasion of her retirement on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
DECADES of teaching came to an end this week for a much-loved and respected member of the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn staff.
Ballyferriter native Eibhlín Ní Bhric has been at the school for 22 years and staff and pupils bid a fond farewell to her as she embarks on her retirement.
Having graduated from St Pat’s teacher training college in Dublin, Eibhlín first taught in gaelscoileanna in Dublin from 1989, staying for 10 years, before moving to Skibbereen in 1999.
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A job came up in Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn in 2002 and she came home to Kerry. Eibhlín said she has really enjoyed her time at the school where she taught infants, second and special education.
“I’ve absolutely loved it here. Great school and great colleagues — a lot of them re very good friends so we’ll stay in touch. The kids and the parents are great so it’s been a privilege to be here, but I’m ready to move on now while I feel young and energetic.”
Eibhlín still lives in her native Ballyferriter and said the only thing she won’t miss is the daily commute to Tralee.
Married to Dubliner Mick Davis, they have three children, Faolán, Oscar and Finn. Eibhlín has loads of plans for retirement involving her hobbies including cycling, hill-walking and travelling. We wish her well in her retirement.
Eibhlín Ní Bhric (centre) with Principal Liam Ó Chonchubhair and Deputy Principal Olive Ní Ghearain on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eibhlín Ní Bhric (centre) cuts a cake to mark her retirement, with Principal Liam Ó Chonchubhair and Deputy Principal Olive Ní Ghearain on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE MTU N-TUTORR programme has introduced fully accessible group study pods designed to support student collaboration.
These pods are supported through a partnership with MTU Libraries. This initiative emphasises the commitment to create welcoming, inclusive spaces that cater to the diverse needs of all learners, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.
The group study pods have been carefully designed to prioritise comfort, accessibility, and student collaboration. These innovative spaces provide an ideal setting for group work, whether students are discussing class projects, preparing for exams, or simply sharing ideas.
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The pods are fully accessible to students with disabilities, offering easy entry and use, ensuring that all students can benefit from these new spaces.
Ergonomically designed seating and spacious layouts make the pods comfortable for all students, creating an environment that encourages focused study and collaboration.
Each pod is soundproof to minimise noise, allowing groups to work without interruptions and distractions.
Students can easily reserve the study pods through MTU Libraries’ booking system, ensuring flexible and convenient access to the spaces throughout the academic year.
This partnership between MTU N-TUTORR and MTU Libraries represents a shared dedication to supporting student success by providing spaces that accommodate diverse learning needs.
By offering fully accessible, collaborative study environments, MTU and N-TUTORR are helping to ensure that all students have the tools they need to thrive.
The N-TUTORR programme is designed to transform learning, teaching and assessment by focussing on transforming the student experience and developing the capabilities of all staff to address a sustainable pedagogical and learning environment with particular and critical focus on digital transformation, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
‘Well, Well, Well?’ opens at Siamsa Tíre in October. Photo by Pauline Dennigan.
A NEW contemporary artwork series, inspired by four of Ireland’s premier holy well sites — Lady’s Well, Rockspring and Tubrid Well, Millstreet in County Cork and St Michael’s Well, Lixnaw and Tobar na Molt, Ardfert in County Kerry — will be exhibited in Siamsa Tire next month.
Artist Marie Brett and blogger/author Amanda Clarke have partnered with a diverse community of holy well custodians, farmers, healers, historians, folklorists, scholars and interested neighbours in creating ‘Well, Well, Well?’ a body of artwork celebrating the role holy wells play in modern-day health and wellbeing.
The artwork spans dance, music, song, photography, print and film and will be premiered at Siamsa Tíre, Tralee, opening on October 3rd with Emmy award-winning poet Alan Cooke, and famed traditional singer, Sonny Egan.
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The artwork tells the story of a local lad who visits a holy well in curiosity and encounters its guardian.
Accompanied and guided across three sites, he makes votive offerings, enters into the water and receives elemental healing. He returns fundamentally changed.
The work explores wellbeing, and questions how individuals, communities and governments are meeting contemporary healthcare needs.
The series combines factual community experiences of healing water and earth energy, with reimagined folklore and traditional customs.
The free exhibition will run from October 3 to October 30.
Ivan Hurley previews Friday night’s game at Mounthawk between champions Cork City and Kerry FC…
With the destination of the title decided, it’s easy to know the countdown to the end of the season is fast approaching.
Cork City, who were crowned SSE Airtricity First Division Champions last Friday night are the visitors to Mounthawk Park on Friday night on Matchday 31 (kick-off 7.45pm).
Cork City, who were well deserving of the league title, will pose a difficult opponent to Kerry FC on Friday night.
With just one loss on their way to victory, it has been a dominant display by the Leesider’s in the division and have earned themselves a direct call up back to Premier Division football at the first time of asking.
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Kerry will be looking to add further points to the table in the club’s just second ever campaign in the League of Ireland. A disappointing defeat to UCD the last time out in Tralee was backed up by last gasp draw away to Treaty United last Friday night.
Fans and players alike will know a Kerry FC victory was deserved in that game. Kerry dominated possession for 100 minutes but a last-gasp goal earned the Limerick outfit a share of the spoils.
But Kerry FC can bring some confidence into this game in Mounthawk Park tomorrow night. The last time Cork came to town an early penalty was all that separated the two sides in Tralee.
Kerry had a number of chances throughout the game and on another occasion could have earned at least a point against the would be champions.
So the scene is set for the visit of Cork City to Mounthawk Park tomorrow evening. With a good weather forecast and strong ticket sales, this is sure to be a game not to be missed.
Kerry’s sole signing of the summer transfer window has come from our Cork neighbours. Oran Crowe signed for the Kingdom from Cork City just a couple of weeks ago and has made two appearances in the Kerry green to date.
Speaking to the media earlier this week, First Team Head Coach Conor McCarthy issued no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game against Cork City.
Oran Crowe did require stitches after getting an elbow to the face against Treaty United last time out but he should be fit and ready by kick off.
Recent absentee’s Antonio Tuta, Andy Spain and Valerii Dolia have all minutes back under their belts and remain available.
“We are looking forward to it. It’s an exciting game for us to play,” said Conor. “They’ve signed some very good players during the window so it’s a brilliant test and challenge for us to play against a team like that. So like that myself, the players, the club as a whole are looking forward to it 100%”.
A TRALEE bar has won a regional category in the Irish Pub Awards 2024.
Ivan Hurley previews Kerry FC’s away game against Bray Wanderers this Friday night…
GARDAí in Tralee are seeking information in relation to number of separate incidents in the area over the past week.
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…
A NUMBER of organisations in Kerry will share an allocation of over €360,000 under Measure 2 of the 2024 CLÁR programme.
Ivan Hurley previews Friday night’s game at Mounthawk between champions Cork City and Kerry FC…