.Sean O’Connell, Evelyn Duggan and Danny Morse at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was stiff competition on Friday night as quiz boffins aimed to win tickets for an Ireland rugby test match.
Tralee RFC put tickets for the Ireland v Australia autumn international on the line for the winning team in their fundraising table quiz at The Mall Tavern.
Around 20 teams entered with host of spot prizes also up for grabs. In the end, the winning team of Cillian Lynch, Mike Lynch, Jack O’Donoghue and Donagh Stephenson will enjoy the match against Australia at the Aviva Stadium in November. Scroll down for photos…
James McCarthy with Ettore and Inna and Louise Foley at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Patricia, Jonathan, Raymond and Martin Lowe at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPaddy Murphy, Aaron Murphy, Ruth Murphy, Sinead McGowan and Niamh McGowan at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Neil Peevers, Alex White and Shane O’Sullivan at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanCaoimhe O’Carroll, Maryanne Tyther, Paul Commane and Lira Hoxha at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Geraldine Sheehy and Breda O’Regan at the Tralee RFC Table Quiz at The Mall Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.
FANCY testing your general knowledge and being in with a chance of winning tickets to an Ireland rugby game later this year?
Well Tralee RTC senior men’s team is hosting a table quiz in The Mall Tavern this Friday night at 8pm and it promises to be a fun night out.
There’s plenty of prizes, including a chance to win tickets to see Ireland v Australia in the Autumn Internationals at the Aviva Stadium this November. A team of four costs €80. Contact 083-3915911 to book a table.
TRALEE Rugby Club will welcome the United Rugby Championship, the Six Nations and the Triple Crown trophies to O’Dowd Park on Friday, July 21.
Former Tralee RFC player and current La Rochelle star, Ultan Dillane, will be the special guest at the event which takes place from 2pm to 4pm. It’s a chance to bring the kids and get your photo taken with the trophies. It’s a free event and all are welcome.
Later that evening, in a ticket-only event at the club, Ultan Dillane, Jack Crowley, Andrew Brace and Joy Neville will take to the stage on the night in a special preview to the 2023 Rugby World Cup facilitated by Bernard Jackman, renowned rugby pundit for RTE and columnist with the Sunday Independent.
.Mark Moloney, Owen Gunn, Robert Byrne and Baba McGrath at the opening night of Kelly’s Bar at Tralee Rugby Club. Photo by Dermot Crean
WITH many pubs, restaurants and hotels welcoming back customers this week, Tralee Rugby Club is offering a new venue for the public to enjoy during weekends this summer.
There has been a refurbishment of its club facilities at O’Dowd Park in Ballyard, with the opening of a new bar and terrace on Friday night.
The club has partnered with Style Catering Food Services to provide a BBQ menu offering an outdoor spot to dine with family and friends.
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Kelly’s Bar, named in memory of the late former club president Seán Kelly, boasts an expansive terrace overlooking the Tralee Rugby Club pitches and officially opened on Friday evening
The interior refurbishment, which will be open to customers from July 5, was created by Donie Daly, the artistic mind behind the recently refurbished Mall Tavern and Molly J’s courtyard in Benners Hotel.
Commenting on the new premise, Rob Durran, head of development at Tralee Rugby Club said; “We want this venue to be a home for all the community and not just our club members. This is a great new outdoor dining option right in the heart of Ballyard, so we hope to welcome all of our neighbours and indeed everyone across the town and county itself over the coming weeks and months. We’re excited to open this weekend in what promises to be a great few days of sunshine.”
Kelly’s Bar & Terrace is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm-11pm and on Sundays from 4pm-10pm. Scroll down for photos…
Emer and Max Costello, Gina Durran, Rosie McGrath and Hilary Ann Long at the opening night of Kelly’s Bar at Tralee Rugby Club. Photo by Dermot CreanMelanie O’Connell and Gary O’Brien at the opening night of Kelly’s Bar at Tralee Rugby Club. Photo by Dermot Crean.Alan Quirke, Patrice Brosnan and Sandra Lynch at the opening night of Kelly’s Bar at Tralee Rugby Club. Photo by Dermot CreanEdward Healy, Andie Healy, Tony Healy and Mike Healy at the opening night of Kelly’s Bar at Tralee Rugby Club. Photo by Dermot CreanShane O’Sullivan, Eoin O’Neill Daniel Giles, Rob Durran, John O’Neill and Richard Liston at the opening night of Kelly’s Bar at Tralee Rugby Club. Photo by Dermot CreanAlan O’Sullivan, Stephen John, Jason Clowes, Martin Murphy and Joanne O’Sullivan at the opening night of Kelly’s Bar at Tralee Rugby Club. Photo by Dermot CreanGina Durran, Martin Hoban, Richard Sharp and Rob Durran at the opening night of Kelly’s Bar at Tralee Rugby Club. Photo by Dermot CreanCiaran Ó Nualláin of Style Catering Food Services on the barbecue at Tralee Rugby Club. Photo by Dermot CreanThe seating inside Kelly’s Bar at Tralee Rugby Club.The seating inside Kelly’s Bar at Tralee Rugby Club.Dave O’Sullivan with Rob Durran inside Kelly’s Bar at Tralee Rugby Club. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Maura Sullivan of Kerry Hospice received a cheque for €2,900 from Tralee RFC members on Wednesday.
TRALEE Rugby Club raised over €2,900 in memory of its former club president this with a Movember campaign in aid of Kerry Hospice Foundation.
The Tralee J1s senior team wanted to recognise the fantastic care staff at the Palliative Care Unit gave Seán Kelly before he passed away and great work that is done all year around by the centre.
The team also wanted to raise awareness about the health issues men face every day of their lives. The rugby club has been an outlet for men, young and old, for over 138 years.
All proceeds raised were shared between the Kerry Hospice Foundation and supporting the Tralee J1 team into the future and over the charity received €2,900 on Wednesday from the club.
.Helen Costelloe and Shane O’Brien with younger members of Tralee RFC launching the fundraiser for juveniles’ activities. Photo by Dermot Crean
TRALEE Rugby Club has launched a ‘Lucky Minute’ fundraiser this weekend to help with their juveniles section.
They are inviting all club members, supporters and their families, and indeed people in the wider community to support the fundraiser, as it is this year’s only source of funding for the juveniles activities.
COVID has deprived the club of its usual funding resources for the year, mainly through the summer tag competition and the club bar. They are looking for support to keep the Rugby Club grounds open and keep rugby alive in Tralee.
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Tickets for the fundraiser cost €10 each. Each ticket is a ‘Lucky Minute’ with the winner receiving a cash prize of €1,000.
There are also prizes of €200 each for the minute either side of the winner and 3 subsequent draws with each minute winning €100.
The draw takes place on New Year’s Eve, with the winners being announced across their social media pages. Members of Tralee Rugby Club Committee feel these would be a great gift perhaps for a teacher or Secret Santa. (see sample ticket below)…
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Tickets are limited, so please call in to Der O’Sullivan’s, Hugh Cullotys or That’s Perfect on The Mall to purchase. There is also a facility to purchase remotely by phoning 087 2512940.
Their juveniles section have continued to train under level 5 thanks to all the coaches and club officials who have been able to provide a very safe environment in these challenging times.
Extra equipment has been purchased in line with COVID precautions and protocols which adds a cost to the running of the club. Training for juveniles ranging from under 6 through to under 18’s continues every weekend in Tralee Rugby Club. Please see their Facebook page for details.
TRALEE Rugby Club has today launched a public appeal for funds as the long established sports club aims to deal with significant financial losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The club has launched a dedicated Go Fund Me page and is calling on all members, non-members and the general public to get behind the club and secure the future of rugby in Tralee.
Commenting on the appeal, Tralee RFC Chairman Richard Sharp said; “As a result of the closure of the club in March in line with the Covid19 restrictions, we unfortunately had to cancel all of the essential fundraising activities we had planned over the summer months to maintain the general running of the club.”
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“As a result, we now urgently need financial support to ensure that the club is safely in a position to re-open later this year. All funds raised through the campaign will go towards essential maintenance and upgrades including health and safety training, coaching courses, pitch maintenance, gear and general club running costs.”
He continued; “We understand that this is a very difficult time for everyone in the community and that many families and businesses are struggling financially. All we ask is that if you have something to give and are keen to help us secure the future of Tralee Rugby Club that you consider supporting our campaign. Every little helps and all funds raised will be greatly appreciated.”
Tralee Rugby Club has been a firmly established presence in the town for many years. Founded in 1882, the club is one of the oldest rugby clubs in Ireland.
It has a long and proud history of promoting rugby and the development of talented young players, many of whom went on to achieve great success in the sport.
Legendary members over the years include Dick Spring, Donal Spring, Barry McGann and more recently Ultan Dillane, Ciara Griffin and Siobhan Fleming.
The club operates the largest youth and mini section in the west Munster and every Saturday morning has upwards of 300 kids from across the wider Tralee area from under 6 to under 18 either training or playing rugby. For more information on Tralee Rugby Club visit www.traleerugby.com
Tralee Ladies played Ballincollig at home today in the division 1 league.
It was an emotional day as Riona Kennedy played her last home game in the blue and white for Tralee.
In what is always a tough match Tralee started well keeping Ballincollig pinned in their own half. A penalty for Tralee which Laoise O Driscoll put over.
Ballincollig defended well but another penalty to Tralee which Laoise put safely over. 6-0 to Tralee.
Quick ball out to the backs off a scrum saw Riona Kennedy make a great line break and 5 metres from the line she gave a super off load while being tackled to Vanessa Dineen who went over for Tralee’s first try. Converted by Laoise O Driscoll. 13-0 Tralee at half time.
Second half and Ballincollig got off to a great start, pushing Tralee right back to defend their own line. Ballincollig were rewarded with penalty try. (13-7).
With both teams defending well the score remained the same until the last minute when Aine Enright touchdown for Tralee’s 2nd try. Final score Tralee 18 – Ballincollig 7
Tralee are away to Shannon next Sunday 19th which will be Riona Kennedy’s final game. Riona has played with Tralee for 10years and has been the heart of the team.
She has captained the ladies for several years and has been a mentor to the younger girls on the team, she is the most amazing, talented and inspirational woman, she is the heart of Tralee ladies and will be truly missed.
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Under 14s
TRALEE V CORCA DHUIBHNE
It was a fantastic home outing on Saturday as Tralee hosted in the U14 West Munster League Final at O’Dowd Park.
Thank you to our opponents Rugbaí Chorca Dhuibhne for a fantastic hard fought battle, with great sportsmanship from both teams. Tralee took the spoils but it was a fantastic game and played in the spirit the game should be.
.Olive Sharp and Jane Lynch with Charlie and Emma at the Tralee RFC Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was another fun St Stephen’s Day at Tralee Rugby Club, as families showed up for the annual 5k fun run.
There was a good turnout at O’Dowd Park as young and not-so -young warmed up for the run which has become a tradition at the club and great way to walk/run off the excesses of the day before.
All funds raised go towards the juvenile teams and the development of young rugby stars. The fun run preceded the annual Tralee RFC v Exiles rugby match which was enjoyed by a good crowd. Scroll down for photos…
The McCann family at the Tralee RFC Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Alan Mulgrew, Pauline Dennigan and Sharon Mulgrew at the Tralee RFC Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanRosie Giles, Heidi Giles, Edel O’Sullivan and Fiona and Aaron Costello at the Tralee RFC Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Out for the Tralee RFC Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanGarrett Scollard and Shane O’Brien at the Tralee RFC Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off on the Tralee RFC Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee RFC Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off on the Tralee RFC Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off on the Tralee RFC Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off on the Tralee RFC Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Some of participants at the Tralee RFC Family Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day in 2018. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT’S become a tradition for families to meet up at Tralee Rugby Club on St Stephen’s Day and this year is no different as all are invited to join in the fun of a 5k run.
Tralee RFC are promising a fantastic day out for all the family where people can walk, run or skip this 5k trail and help support the development of youth rugby at Tralee RFC.
Registration starts at 12.15pm with the run beginning at 1pm from the club. It costs €20 for a family or €10 for an adult and €5 for a child.
All participants can enjoy refreshments in the bar after the race. There’s also some great rugby to enjoy with the U14/15 game at 1.30pm and the Tralee RFC v Tralee Exiles annual match kicking off at 2.30pm.
· 5 min gone. Try for @CastleislandRFC by their Loosehead Prop in the corner from a maul from a 5mtr lineout. Con missed. 0-5
· 7 mins. Immediate response from @TraleeRFC. A great try in the corner from Gavan Peevers. Missed Con. 5-5
· 10 min. Pen for @CastleislandRFC . 5-8
· 19 mins gone. TRY for @TraleeRFC by Fearall O’Nualain after a quick tap from Gavan Peevers. Miss Con. 10-11
· 37 mins. Pen for @TraleeRFC by Jack Quilter. 13-11
· 55 mins gone. TRY for @TraleeRFC by Kevin O’Shea after a great offload from Joe Quilter. Miss Con. 18-11
· 60 mins. BONUS TRY for @TraleeRFC from Jack Quilter. Miss Con. 23-11
· 70 mins. TRY for Conor O’Nualain under the posts to extends Tralee’s lead. Con by Jack Quilter. 30-11.
· 78 mins: TRY for Jamie Byrne after a good break by Sean Dowling. Miss Con. 35-11
SENIOR LADIES
TRALEE 38 – BALLINCOLLIG 17
Tralee ladies took on Ballincollig at Tanner Park today. First half scorers- Nuala O’ Connor, Vanessa Dineen and Riona Kennedy. (2 Conversions by Laoise O’ Driscoll)
Half time score
Tralee 19 Ballincollig 7
Second half
Try: Sinead O’Connor (converted by Laoise)
Anna Murphy (not converted)
Murine Wall (conversion by Laoise)
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UNDER 16’s
KILLARNEY 15 – TRALEE/LISTOWEL 12
The Listowel-Tralee U16s headed to Killarney on Saturday 2nd November to take on the home team in the Munster Clubs competition. Despite Met Eireann issuing yellow wind and rain warnings for Kerry, the weather gods took pity on us and the conditions for the game were nowhere near what was forecasted.
The teams were pretty evenly balanced with Listowel-Tralee using the wind to pin Killarney back in their half, and unlucky with a missed penalty to take the lead. Killarney struck first with strong running from their centres rewarding them with an unconverted try after 20 minutes. Listowel-Tralee picked themselves up, regrouped with a team effort of forwards and backs to score a converted try by Greg Fitzgerald. The mood in the visitor’s camp was good, having a 7-5 advantage at half-time.
Listowel-Tralee started well in the second half with a try from Edward O’Connor but the conversion was pulled wide. Killarney came back with a well worked try of their own to level the game going into the last ten minutes. A penalty by Killarney in front of the posts was converted and despite the best efforts, Listowel-Tralee were unable to come back at them, with the final score 15-12. Credit to Killarney for having the pitch in great condition despite the recent amount of rainfall.
Our next game against Killorglin is scheduled for 17th November in O’Dowd Park, all support welcome.
Listowel-Tralee boys recorded a second victory in the Munster U18s Conference on Saturday. We played into the breeze in the first half but started well, dominating possession for the first quarter. Our first try was the result of concerted forward pressure.
The industrious Jerry Finnegan slipped through a crack in the Killarney defence to score in the corner. Killarney gained a foothold in the game and started to build phases.
However, Sean Stack-Pullen intercepted a loose pass in our half and outpaced the defence to score under the posts. Seamus Lyne added the conversion to give us a 12-0 lead. Killarney finished the half strongly and scored after a series of forward drives to leave the half-time score 12-7.
We used the wind effectively to pin Killarney back early in the second half. Scott Ryan scored his second try in as many weeks when he touched down following a delightful cross- field kick from Seamus Lyne.
Seamus converted from wide out to give us a healthy 19-7 lead. However, Killarney dominated the remainder of the match. They scored with 10 minutes left to reduce arrears to 19-12. Only an incredible try saving tackle from centre, Emil Beauseigneur, prevented a certain score in the last minute as we weathered the storm to hang on for a hard-fought 19-12 victory.
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Under 14 boys:
Sunday 13th Oct
Abbeyfeale V Tralee in the West Munster League
Another great day for our u14 Boys – 3 from 3.
Tralee travelled to the Grove in Abbeyfeale today with a 4pm KO.
In beautiful sunshine Paddy Lane got the game started with a well-placed kick. After a few phases the man of the moment Dillion Corcoran got his hands on the ball and ran from halfway to score his first try of the game. Abbeyfeale answered this with a well worked try close to the end of the first half. In the second half our boys defended well and were quick to the breakdown which gave us a great base for three more tries in the second half by that man again, Dillon Corcoran. The game finished 24/7 to Tralee. We want to thank Abbeyfeale for a very competitive, well spirited game.
Men’s senior team
Sunday 13th October
Fermoy V Tralee
Seniors lost 17-12 to fermoy away in the third round of the Munster junior division 2 league
The senior men’s team took on Kanturk in the second round of the Munster Division 2 League on Sunday. There were two great try’s from Jack Quilter and Robbie Murphy with Jack converting his try. Unfortunately though, Kanturk were the stronger team on the day and took the win at 32-12.
.Ron Duran, Liam Quaid, Eimear Quaid and Nessan Crean at the Tralee Rugby Club Race Night at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a fun night at The Ashe Hotel when the Tralee Rugby Club faithful gathered to try their luck during a race night.
“This is our first time holding it and it was a lot of work, but we’re delighted with the turnout,” said Richard Sharp, one of the organisers.
“For spot prizes we have some New Zealand gear and the big one is signed jersey by Donnacha Ryan. It’s been very well supported by local businesses and we’re very thankful to them,” added Richard. Scroll down for photos…
Eoin O’Carroll, Martin Stack, Jamie Byre and Conor Ó Nualláin at the Tralee Rugby Club Race Night at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mike Supple, Marie Finnegan, Sean Brosnan, Simon Keating and Jerry Finnegan at the Tralee Rugby Club Race Night at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAndrew Fitzgerald, Daniel Giles and Tom Quilter at the Tralee Rugby Club Race Night at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Eoin O’Neill, Jack Galvin and Richard Sharp at the Tralee Rugby Club Race Night at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanDeclan Smith and Ken McMahon with youngsters Fionn and Kyle Smith at the Tralee Rugby Club Race Night at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Sean Dowling, Jack Quilter and Gavin Connolly at the Tralee Rugby Club Table Quiz at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
WHICH colour on the Indian flag is sacred to Hindus? In which country is the ancient city of Petra? Who is Sir Thomas John Woodward better known as?
Well those were some of the questions posed at Tralee Rugby Club’s fundraising table quiz at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night.
A fantastic turnout of 21 tables competed with some great spot prizes generously donated by local businesses up for grabs.
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It coincided with the start of the Six Nations and France and Wales did battle silently on the big screen as participants mulled over the questions.
This is the first of three fundraisers being held by the club over the next few months with a Presidents Lunch on February 10 and a race night planned for early April. Oh, the answers to the above questions are saffron, Jordan and Tom Jones. Scroll down for photos…
Ciarán, Fearghal and Conor Ó Nualláin at the Tralee Rugby Club Table Quiz at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.JT O’Sullivan, John O’Carroll, Jill Fitzgerald and Caroline O’Carroll at the Tralee Rugby Club Table Quiz at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanDaniel Cournane, Tom O’Sullivan, Morgan Moriarty and Jamesie O’Donoghue at the Tralee Rugby Club Table Quiz at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mike Roger O’Sullivan, Aine O’Sullivan and Ruairí O’Sullivan at the Tralee Rugby Club Table Quiz at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSusan, Judy and Aideen Griffin at the Tralee Rugby Club Table Quiz at The Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Setting off on the Tralee RFC Family Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean
ST Stephen’s Day is always fun at Tralee Rugby Club, but the fine weather made it an even more enjoyable day at O’Dowd Park.
The 5k/3k family fun run has become a tradition at this stage and they had a nice turnout with many kids joining their parents in the sunshine.
The fun run preceded the annual Tralee RFC v Exiles rugby match, but this year the Exiles were renamed ‘Kelly’s Heroes’ in honour of their late President, Sean Kelly, who passed away in November.
DNG Giles also sponsored four €50 vouchers which were won by Siobhán Hannagan, Deirdre Peake , Tom Stuart (u16) and Grace Costello (u16).
There was also a charity aspect to the day with some of the funds raised going towards the Palliative Care Unit. Scroll down for photos…
George Emerson and Siobhan Cadogan at the Tralee RFC Family Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Some of the lads taking part in the Tralee RFC Family Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanYoung participants at the Tralee RFC Family Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Shane O’Brien and Garrett Scollard at the Tralee RFC Family Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanSome of participants at the Tralee RFC Family Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off on the Tralee RFC Family Fun Run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Tralee Rugby Club Under 13s with coaches after winning the Pat Lawlor Tournament yesterday in Limerick.
THE under 13 Tralee Rugby Club boys beat off all competition to win a major underage tournament in Limerick yesterday.
The Pat Lawlor Tournament has been running for the past 35 years with 50 teams from all over the country taking part and the youngsters from Tralee won it outright.
Previous winners of this tournament have been teams containing such great stars as Keith Earls, Ronan O’Gara and Peter Stringer.
The Tralee captain on the day was Luke Fitzgerald and the team was undefeated in all their six games. The coaches, Pat Lane, John Flynn and Richard Sharp also deserve great credit.
The Triple Crown and Six Nations trophies will be in Tralee on Saturday.
WHILE many will be flocking to Killarney on Saturday for the Kerry v Kildare clash, why not call down to see some prestigious silverware from another sport before hitting the road.
Tralee Rugby Club members will be in possession of the Triple Crown and Six Nations trophies for a few hours in the town centre.
Ireland is enjoying a golden era when it comes to the oval ball and the country celebrated as the side won only their third Grand Slam ever back in March.
You can call down to The Mall between 2pm and 5pm to get your photo taken with the two trophies, which were held aloft by Rory Best and Co. when they beat England in the deciding game at Twickenham during St Patrick’s weekend.
.Lana Bradley and Jessica Belmour at the Tralee RFC Summer Tag Tournament Finals on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was a great crowd up at O’Dowd Park in Clahane on Friday evening as Tralee RFC hosted the final night of their Summer Tag Rugby Tournament.
The tournament has been running for the past six weeks and it was a great way to get active and play rugby in a social setting. While the tag event has been run for the past number of years, the IRFU have become involved.
“The IRFU run a Volkswagen-sponsored summer tag tournament and they’ve come on board with us this year,” said Rob Durran, one of the organisers.
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“It’s a way of getting people involved in rugby and also just to get active. The teams are mixed with both men and women and it’s mostly non-members of the club who have been taking part over the past six weeks with over 120 people attending on each night of the games,” he said.
There was a great social side of things too with barbecues taking place after the games every game night over the past number of weeks.
Twelve teams took part and there was a Championship Division which was won by ‘Down2Tag’ while Listowel RFC were victorious in the Conference Division.
There was a barbecue, a few beers and live music after the action to celebrate another great tournament. Scroll down for photos…
Nuala O’Connor, George Philip and Shauna Lynch at the Tralee RFC Summer Tag Tournament Finals on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ian, Anne and Pat Moynihan at the Tralee RFC Summer Tag Tournament Finals on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanThe ‘Exeter’ team at the Tralee RFC Summer Tag Tournament Finals on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.The ‘Down2Tag’ team at the Tralee RFC Summer Tag Tournament Finals on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanThe ‘Fraudsters’ team at the Tralee RFC Summer Tag Tournament Finals on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.The UHK Scrubs team at the Tralee RFC Summer Tag Tournament Finals on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanRobyn, Cathal and Brenda White at the Tralee RFC Summer Tag Tournament Finals on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Claire and Sean Brosnan at the Tralee RFC Summer Tag Tournament Finals on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanJack Moriarty and Daniel Cournane at the Tralee RFC Summer Tag Tournament Finals on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Tracy O’Keeffe and Rachel Moloney at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
SO hundreds enjoyed the Tralee Rugby Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ last night, with Simon Behan and Amy Kelly proving worthy winners of the judges vote and Andrea O’Donoghue and Declan Smith impressing the public (click here for previous story).
Besides the great outfits on the dance floor, the style was pretty amazing off it too as evinced by our photos below…
Kay Griffin, Mary O’Donoghue and Helen O’Shea at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Rachel Smith and Libby Enright at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanShane Durran and Christina Gallagher at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSiobhan Brosnan and Becky Hussey at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Deirdre Lyons and Stephen Leane at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMihaela Lynch and Sheila Kelly at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Joan Buckley and Sinead O’Keeffe at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Kelly, Lorna Leen and Gillian Twiss at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSiobhan Caulfield and John Halpin at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Riadh Malik and Lauren O’Grady at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAli Guerin, Rebecca Conway and Sarah Healy at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Julie Doyle and Angela Myers at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanKaren and Brian O’Leary at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanCiara Mulcahy, Michaela Horan, Nora Scanlon, Rita Knightly and Siobhan Flahive at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ava Jane Fitzgerald and Clair McEvoy at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMargaret O’Connor, Laura O’Connor, Catriona O’Connor and Leanne O’Connor at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanThe MCs for the evening, Brendan Kennelly and Orlagh Winters at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJulie Brick and Diane O’Grady at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAlan and Karin O’Shea at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Contestants in the first Tralee RFC ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Mark Moloney, Imelda Roche, Grace O’Donnell, David Fitzgerald, Marguerite Crowley and Michael Maher. Photo by Dave Condon
TRALEE Rugby Club will be hosting its first Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday, June 29 and the 11 couples are more than halfway through their two month training programme.
This event, which was officially launched at their base in O’Dowd Park on Saturday night, is being held to raise funds for the redevelopment of their pitches and to support their rapidly expanding juvenile section which has seen big increases year on year.
The four judges tasked with choosing a winner on the night are Siobhan Fleming (Munster Captain), Ciara Griffin (Irish Captain), Mike Keane (Incoming Munster Branch President) and local celebrity and strictly fanatic Kevin Finn.
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It’s set to be some night. Here’s the contestants taking part…
The contestants in the first Tralee RFC ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dave Condon
Ladies:
Sharon Hayes — McDonalds Kerry
Marguerite Crowley — Joanne Henderson Mobile Hair
Maura Collins — Nisus Fitness
Nuala O’Connor — Morgen International Resources
Andrea O’Donoghue — Blennerville Tides
Imelda Roche — Fitzgibbon Interiors
Gina Durran — XINTEC
Grace O’Donnell — DNG WH Giles
Aoife O’Carroll — CH Chemists
Riona Kennedy — Kennedy Coaches
Amy Kelly — The Roast House
Gents:
George Phillips — McDonalds Kerry
Declan Smith — SF Stephenson Crean
Simon Coffey — Benners Hotel
Joe Quilter — Quilter’s Abbey Veterinary
Pa O’Regan — MFM Plant Hire
Micheal Maher — Baily’s Corner
Simon Behan — Radar Retail
Mark Moloney — Bailys Solicitors
David Fitzgerald — Philip O’Sullivan & Co Solicitors
.Ruth Murphy, Maura Collins, Sinead O’Connor, and Aisling Fong at the Tralee Rugby Club Table Quiz at the Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
THERE was a great atmosphere at the Tralee Rugby Club Table Quiz at the Ashe Hotel on Friday night. The night was held to mark the start of The Six Nations campaign against the French this weekend.
While no doubt a few fans from Tralee headed off to Paris for the game on Saturday, it still saw over 140 people gathered at The Ashe Hotel for a great night of quiz fun.
Over 41 teams tested their knowledge and battled it out for a first prize of a scrum-ptious meal in the Ashe Hotel. Scroll down for photos…
Niamh O’Hora, Denise O’Connell, Ayshe Djemal, Dolores O’Callaghan, Nuala Finnegan, Saoirse Finnegan, and Caoimhe Finnegan at the Tralee Rugby Club Table Quiz at the Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Simon Keating, Laura Summers, Michael Keane, Jennifer Keating, Claire Brosnan, and Sean Brosnan at the Tralee Rugby Club Table Quiz at the Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.John Flynn, Shauna Flynn, Michelle Flynn, Luke Flynn, and Danny Giles at the Tralee Rugby Club Table Quiz at the Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Jer O’Dowd, John Byrne, and Danny Murphy at the Tralee Rugby Club Table Quiz at the Ashe Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
IT’S a massive weekend for rugby fans as Ireland kick off their Six Nations campaign against the French.
While no doubt a few diehards from Tralee will be heading off to Paris for the 4.45pm game on Saturday, the night before will see the local club faithful gather at The Ashe Hotel for a great night of quiz fun.
Tralee RFC is holding the quiz to launch the Six Nations on Friday at 8pm and they are hoping for a huge turnout. There’s sure to be some rugby questions among the general knowledge rounds.
It’s four people per team so get some friends together for a fun night out before the action starts the following night.
FORMER Tralee RFC player, Ciara Griffin, has been announced as the new Ireland women’s rugby team captain.
The UL Bohemians and Munster flanker, who made her Ireland debut against Wales during the 2016 Women’s Six Nations, has been capped 17 times for her country, and was part of the Munster side that claimed this season’s IRFU Women’s Interprovincial title last month.
Ciara, daughter of Kathleen and Denis Reidy, hails from Ballymacelligott and works as a primary school teacher in Limerick. She began playing underage rugby with Castleisland RFC and then moved to Tralee RFC at senior level.
She moved clubs to UL Bohemians at the start of the 2016/17 season and helped the Limerick side lift the Women’s All-Ireland League title defeating holders Old Belvedere in the final.
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In a statement on the Irishrugby.ie website, Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs said: “Having watched all of the interprovincial games, as well as reviewing Ireland’s games from the past couple of seasons, Ciara stood out to me as a natural leader.
“What’s clear to me is that she is hugely passionate about pulling on the red jersey of Munster and the green jersey of Ireland and every time she takes the field, not only does she give everything she has, she also has the ability to help others lift their game when needed. I’m looking forward to seeing her take on the captaincy role and leading from the front.”
Speaking about her captaincy on the Irishrugby.ie website, Ciara said; “I’m delighted to have been asked by Adam to captain the side, I feel so proud to represent my country, and to captain the side is the ultimate honour.
“We have gotten through a lot of work over the last number of camps and things are shaping up well ahead of the Six Nations getting underway. With the new coaching team and some new players involved, alongside those with lots of international experience, I’m really looking forward to kicking things off over in France in a few weeks’ time.”
IRFU Director of Women’s Rugby, Anthony Eddy, added: “Since she made her debut in 2016 against Wales, Ciara has shown great leadership qualities both on and off the field. She plays with her heart on her sleeve and is a clever and composed individual.
“Apart from Ciara demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities, her appointment as captain is a big positive for the future development of the side. At 24, we see Ciara being a part of the Ireland Women’s set-up for a number of years and through to the next Women’s Rugby World Cup and beyond, so we are really pleased she has accepted the captaincy and we look forward to seeing her in the role.”
The Ireland Women will face Wales next Sunday in an uncapped warm-up fixture at the CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, before they get their Six Nations campaign underway against France on Saturday, February 3 in Toulouse,
They will then play Italy, Wales and Scotland at home in Donnybrook before meeting defending champions England in their final game at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.
.Jane Lynch, Gillian Lane, Emma Fitzgibbon, Alison Lane and Audrey Lane at the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a miserable St Stephen’s Day but they’re made of stern stuff up in Tralee Rugby Club.
They weren’t going to let a bit of cold and rain cancel their annual 3k & 5k Fun Run. Around 50 men, women and children set off from the club on the route on Tuesday afternoon before coming back wet but happy they got out and about on the day.
The Fun Run preceded the annual Tralee RFC v Exiles rugby match which finished in a 5-5 draw and many convened in the bar later to watch the thrilling Munster v Leinster game. A good day then. Scroll down for photos…
David Burke, Tadhg Hurley, Richard Hurley, Tom Quilter, Sean Quilter and Ben Quilter at the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aoife Barrett, Niamh Fitzgibbon, Clodagh Fitzgibbon and Siun Fitzgibbon at the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanAt back; Robert Barry, Ryan Barry and Shane O’Brien. In front; Jack Barry, Rory John O’Brien and Fionn O’Brien at the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off in the rain on the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off in the rain on the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off in the rain on the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanSetting off in the rain on the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Setting off in the rain on the Tralee RFC fun run on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Steven Turner, Katie Turner, Natalie Turner and Philip Turner visiting the Women’s Rugby World Cup at Tralee RFC on Saturday. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
THERE was a great atmosphere at Tralee RFC on Saturday as they hosted the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy.
The club also held a fun day to celebrate ladies and girls rugby.
People were invited to come and take a selfie with the trophy. Some past and present Tralee ladies players including Siobhan Fleming, the current Munster Ladies Captain, were there on the day.
The Cup will also travel to Listowel Rugby Club in a month’s time on May 22, where they will hold a blitz day and allow people to take photos with the cup. Scroll down for photos…
William and Caoimhe Somers visiting the Women’s Rugby World Cup at Tralee RFC on Saturday. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Michael Byrne, Ben Sharp, and Dylan Corcoran visiting the Women’s Rugby World Cup at Tralee RFC on Saturday. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.Emma Dunican, Emily Maye, Emily O’Regan and Ruth Kelliher visiting the Women’s Rugby World Cup at Tralee RFC on Saturday. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Sarah O’Connor, Muireann Vivier, Cara Reilly and Maggie Walsh visiting the Women’s Rugby World Cup at Tralee RFC on Saturday. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..
.Tralee RFC members looking forward to the visit of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017.
TRALEE RFC is hosting the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy on Saturday, April 22 from 10am–1pm and the club is having a fun day to celebrate ladies and girls rugby.
They are inviting everyone to come up and have a selfie with the trophy. Some past and present Tralee ladies players including Siobhan Fleming the current Munster Ladies Captain will be there.
It will be a “Give it a Try” atmosphere as there will be coaches to assist or answer any questions regarding girls rugby at Tralee.
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Tralee RFC have begun a U10/12s and 13 girls rugby programme this season. It has been going from strength to strength all season and they have a dedicated bunch of girls attending at the moment.
Tralee RFC has aspirations to field an u15 girls team next season and would like to encourage girls and ladies of all ages and abilities to come up on the day and give it a try.
The club is coordinating it alongside their end of season fun day, so it will be a great opportunity for girls, for everyone, to take part in this special occasion for Ladies Rugby in Ireland.
The WRWC2017 is taking place between the August 9-26 at UCD Dublin, Queens University and Kingspan Stadium Belfast.
TRALEE RFC u11s team travelled to Naas RFC on Saturday to compete in the Joe Moran blitz.
With 50 teams (700 players) from all over Ireland taking part, this very talented bunch came away with the spoils.
Coaches and parents were all proud of the boys as they played out of their skins and thoroughly deserved the title.
The winning Under 11 team. Back row; Keelan Lynch, Josh Favaudon, Luke Pullen, Kevin O’Donoghue, Daniel Kirby , Dylan Corcoran , Ben Murphy , Luke Fitzgerald , Stephen Conway , Ben Sharp , Liam O Dowd. Front row; Fionn Coleman, Padraig O Halloran, Paddy Lane, Conor Gentleman, Roarke O’Carroll , Luke Flynn , Cillian Hussey , Sean Barrett , Michael Byrne , Ryan Hickey. Coaches – (left to right ) John Flynn , Richard Sharp , Pat Lane.
THIS Saturday in Tralee RFC, the biggest event on the Girls Rugby Calendar in Munster will take place with the host in of six Munster finals with the Bowl, Plate and Lastly the Cup finals.
In the two age grades the big Cup finals both kerry teams will be involved. The U15 girls from Listowel/Tralee taking on the Kilrush RFC at 3.30pm. The local U15’s will now be going into their 4th Final with no silverware from the previous three finals.
The U18 Listowel/Tralee side will be taking to the field on Saturday afternoon at 1.45pm. With the Munster League Cup wrapped up before Christmas, they are now going for the double which would be a first in Womens Youth Rugby.
They play a Bantry RFC who have been pushing our girls in every encounter they have met in previous fixtures. The U18 Kerry side have several Munster U18 player in their squad, this is fantastic for a girls section that had no teams in 2013 and have grown quickly in a that short time.
Ciara Shine, Listowel/Tralee u18 captain said; “the great team spirit and commitment from the players, coaches and support from our parents has been a overall team effort to bring us to another Munster Final, we expect a big challenge against Bantry and we will give it everything, as we don’t know if we will be in this position again, we dont take it for granted this opportunity, nothing less that 100% on Saturday is required.”
Girls mini rugby from 8yrs up is growing with sessions in Listowel Town Park and Tralee RFC every Saturday morning. There is great emphasis on fun, friends and learn new skills, social and sporting.
.Mark, Alison, Darragh and Shirley McEvoy at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean
A MILD and sunny St Stephen’s Day provided perfect conditions for the annual Tralee RFC 3k & 5k Fun Runs in aid of their under age development.
There were loads of families present for the event which began with some festive music followed by a warm-up with Joe O’Connor of Nisus Fitness.
Then they set off on the route at 1pm before returning to watch the annual Tralee RFC v Exiles rugby match with proceeds from the game donated to charity. A fun way to spend a St Stephen’s afternoon. Scroll down for photos…
Sinead Stafford, Dan and Leanne McCarthy at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Melissa and James Costello with Paddy, Saorlaith, Labhraidh, Lainey and Jack at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanTommy, Fiona and Grace Costello at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Rachel Mulgrew, Rachel O’Mahony, Alan Mulgrew, Lucy Mulgrew, Kate Mulgrew, Sophie Mulgrew, Sharon Condon and Pauline Crean at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanSiobhan Barrett, Sean Barrett, Michael Barrett, Caoilinn and Shane O’Brien at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caoilinn O’Brien, Aoife Barrett, Sarah and Síle Fitzgibbon at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanParticipants take off at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Participants take off at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanParticipants take off at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Participants take off at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanParticipants take off at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Participants take off at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot CreanParticipants take off at the Tralee RFC run on St Stephen’s Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.
FANCY testing your general knowledge and being in with a chance of winning tickets to an Ireland rugby game later this year?
IT’S a massive weekend for rugby fans as Ireland kick off their Six Nations campaign against the French.
