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“Roisin, Tralee: A very positive experience hosting students from CSOE... school is so supportive and organised (guess I could also mention how handy the cash is!)

Anne B, Tralee: This was my first experience in hosting students . .. apprehensive at first but my experience has been a positive one. I have hosted students from, Spain, Germany and Italy. It has provided me with great insights and an opportunity to learn about different cultures.

Aileen, Kilﬂynn: Deﬁnitely the best company I've dealt with... professionalism and knowledge of what both the student and host family needs are... second to none!

Noreen, Tralee: Anne and the team at Celtic have been very ﬂexible with me, giving me students when suits us as a family, lovely having that little bit extra to get those treats we all deserve

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE: It was a 10k/5k Run in Tralee on Sunday morning with over 400 taking part in the memory Run for Marie Nix.

ABOVE: They came from North, South, East and West Kerry, with Kilmoyley and Tralee leading the way in the 10k/5k Run in memory of Marie Nix, on Sunday from Kerins O’Rahilly’s GAA Clubhouse.

ABOVE: Ready to Go, over 400 took part in the Run in memory of Marie Nix on Sunday morning from Kerins O’Rahillys Clubhouse.

ABOVE: The family and grandchildrens turned out to help grandad Tony Raymond in the 10k/5k Run in memory of Marie Nix, from left Tonya, Tony, Samanta and Juad Raymond, Tralee.

ABOVE: Lets Go; from left Noreen O’Leary, Fenton Collins and Morna O’halloran, Tralee, about to take off on the10k/5k Run in memory of Marie Nix on Sunday from Kerins O’Rahilly’s GAA Club.

ABOVE: Lining up for the 10k/5k Run in memoryofMarie Nixon Sunday morning in tralee, from left Mark, Liam and Katie Hassett, and Patricia O’Connor, Tralee.

ABOVE: Supporting the 10k/5k Run in memory of Marie Nix on Sunday in Tralee, from left Sorcha Ryan, Olivia O’Shea and Caroline O’Sullivan.

ABOVE: Taking part in the 10k/5k Run in memory of Marie Nix from Kerins O’Rahilly’s GAA Club house on Sunday, left Lily O’Brien, Keelan Coffey and Katie Nix.

ABOVE: Taken at the AGM John Mitchell’s Club Bríd McElligott is the new Chairperson of John Mitchell’s GAA Club pictured with Ted Fitzgerald vicechairman John Mitchell’s GAA Club.

ABOVE: Top table at John Mitchell’s AGM on Saturday morning, from left mark McEvoy Juvenile Chairman, Denis Mannix Chairman John Mitchell’s GAA Football and Hurling Club Vice chairman Ted Fitzgerald, Stephen Walsh Treasurer and Rory Kilgallen Secretary John Mitchell’s GAA Club.

ABOVE: Samanta and Padraig Sugrue of Belfield Christmas Trees presented a cheque for 2,270 EURO to the treasurer of Kerry Hospice Foundation Maura Sullivan, for Palliate Care centre at University Hospital Kerry, and from Belfield Christmas Trees.

Hello everyone!

& welcome back to 'Create with Rebecca', a page where I will be talking ALL things social media! (yaaaaaaay!) This column will be especially helpful for those in business looking to navigate the world of social media for their business. I will be simplifying EVERYTHING as well as giving my top tips

Oh, by the way I can edit videos, advise you on social media & create a new vibe for your brand! (Aka video editor, social media consultant & graphic designer) - so I know what I'm talking about!

YOUR GUIDE TO SOCIAL MEDI

HELLO! It's 2022 and I am back to help you navigate the wild world that is social media I what route social media will take but one thing to be sure of is that it's only going to get bigger and better I will be here, in The Tral week helping you out and keeping you on trend If you want to submit any questions for me to answer please email createtralee@gmail com - I will keep your name anonymous and answer your question here!

Ok so it's 2022, and you're still not using social media for your business / brand / personal brand???? Are you confused where to start? What to post? When to post? How many times? You're getting far too ahead of yourself Just start Don't worry about the details, the little things or if you're posting at the right time Just create your account and build your community! Yes, build your community, not sell your product

You need to build trust and a community on social media, not sell and win customers "But why would I invest time and money into social media if I'm not even going to sell anything?" You will, but, social media is not like selling Social media is about brand, personality education, laughter, of course you can sell, and you will, but that should not be your main objective!

Social media is about brand awareness

Now, TikTok so maybe a lot of you are on social media but you want 2022 to be the year you 'learn tiktok' So, you set up an account and do an ad right? WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TikTok is not the place to spend ad money, no no no. The ONLY ads that should be on TikTok are ads that look like a TikTok, and not an ad. If you don't understand what this means, then use TikTok for at least 20 mins per day for a month, then you'll understand Business accounts on TikTok are a slippery slope, do it right and you'll be iconic, do it wrong and you may as well not be on the app at all My main advice always when it comes to TikTok is Spend time learning to understand it or hire someone who does

TikTok isn't about playing it safe, it is about staying on trend

For 2022 I am expanding my Social Media Mentorship service, in which I will help you with everything you want to know about Social Media I am offering one off calls or packages of 4x or more - email createtralee@gmail com or message @create socialmedia on Instagram for more info, pricing and availability ''

For more information on what I do or if you are interested in any of my social media service: I offer 1:1 consultation calls, video editing, graphic design and more, you can follow @create.socialmedia on instagram or email me: createtralee@gmail.com to book a call!

I am inquiring about the skin tightening competition in the Tralee advertiser. I had a C-section four years ago and can’t move the fat above the scar. Is skin tightening suitable for me? Joan.

Hi Joan ,

This is the most popular area for skin tightening. Many people eat a balanced diet and exercise often but struggle with stubborn fat on the abdomen, thighs and upper arms . Help is at hand to achieve the shape you always wanted with the Bliss treatments available in CHRC.

CHRC is the only provider for the Bliss treatment in Ireland . This treatment is a non-surgical and non-invasive, making it a safe and comfortable treatment .

The advanced radio frequency technology tightens the skin and reduces circumferences to contour the body . The applicator has a deep e ect on the tissue and skin will be rmer and smoother.

A course of treatments is recommended and treatment time is usually 30 minutes.

The area will feel quite warm and will stay that way for up to two hours after your treatment.

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Brendan Griffin TD, Minister Peter Burke TD, Mike Cronin Thermohouse and James O’Halloran Clúid Housing pictured as Minister Peter Burke TD Visits the new Clúid Social housing Scheme in Milltown, Co. Kerry.

Paul Geaney (Kerry Snr Footballer), been presented with the key of a brand new Hyundai Tucson from Noel O’Connor (Sales Adams) last Tuesday at Adams of Tralee main Hyundai dealers also Marcus O’Shea and Donie Shine (Adams of Tralee). Photo Joe Hanley

Michael and Maoilsechlainn Warr off to Watch Na Gaeil V Steeltown in the AIB Football Intermediate Club Semi- Final on Saturday

Bricks n’ Mortar...

Hello everyone - I hope you are well? In this weeks Property Corner we have taken a different angle and instead of answering one specific question we have sought advice from John Cashell of Cashell Solicitors who has offered up his advice to those selling property about what documentation you should have gathered and completed before going sale agreed and if followed will result in a sale closing without unnecessary delays...

1. TITLE DOCUMENTS - If these are with your solicitor great. If not give your solicitor your bank details so they can be ordered immediately and at hand. These can be ordered prior to going to market.

2. LOCAL PROPERTY TAX

- Have evidence of the same showing all is up to date for

the current year

3. WATER & DRAINAGE

- Details of the same are required.

4. BER CERT & ADVISORY REPORT - should be shared with your solicitor

5. SEPTIC TANK - Be able to show that it is registered

6. LIST OF CONTENTS - Have a list of contents being included within the sale

7. NPPR - A Certificate of Exemption of Discharge for the same will be required

8. HOUSEHOLD CHARGE

- A receipt or Certificate showing this has been discharged

9. MARITAL STATUS - Copy of your state marriage or civil partnership certificate (or divorce / separation agreement if applicable)

10. PLANNING PERMISSIONS

& CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE - Full details on the same are required if works have been carried out.

11. MANAGEMENT COMPANY

- If your property is run by a management company you will need to supply their contact details and show receipts of service charge being up to date

12. LETTING AGREEMENT - A copy of the same if the home is currently let

13. PERSONAL DETAILS - PPS

Number, Photo ID & Utility Bill/Bank statement showing your address will be sought.

I would like to offer one main tip when choosing a solicitor and it would be to choose a solicitor who is not going away on holidays or taking leave for the 2-3 months after the expected sale agreed date.

We hope the above is helpful - as always if you have any questions just pick up the phone...

Speak soon, hopefully. Tommy

Guidance Counsellors meet up in Tralee

The monthly meeting of the Kerry Branch of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors was held in Kerry College, Clash Campus this Wednesday afternoon. Those attending were treated to a delightful lunch prepared by the current learners of the QQI Level 5 Professional Cookery and Hospitality Operations of Clash Campus. Present at the meeting were the Guidance Counsellors from a variety of educational settings throughout the county as well as representatives from each of the integrated Kerry College of Further Education and Training campuses.

Photo ..Attending the monthly meeting of the Kerry Branch of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors at KCFE on Wednesday, Sarah Spillane and Niamh Moran (Tralee CBS The Green), Mary Mulcahy (Presentation Sec School,Tralee), Juanita Lovette (Castleisland Comm College) and Niamh O’Donovan (Kerry Colleges Admission Office).

Photo Joe Hanley

Tralee The Scotia

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Members of Tralee Warriors Basketball team bring the Pat Duffy National Cup to The Castl;e Bar, Rock Street,Tralee on Wednesday evenig and meets some of their fans.

Photo Joe Hanley

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Chinese New Year Celebrations at Ballyseedy Home & Gardens

After what has been an incredibly hard time for the events industry it is with great anticipation we are slowly seeing a return to organized events and planned activities. One of the first of the year will be the Chinese New Year celebration at Ballyseedy Home & Gardens this weekend. 2022 is the year of the Tiger and to mark this special occasion within the Tralee Chinese Community it is only right we do our part to help celebrate it with them. Ballyseedy Home and Garden are delighted to celebrate the ‘Chinese New Year’ with a vibrant and colourful event packed with Chinese traditions, a Cheongsam fashion show, art, music, song and dance on Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th of

February between 2pm & 4pm.

The event is open to the public and will kick start at Ballyseedy’s Cafe, with the main event happening in the spacious, covered ‘Yard’ area which is located at the rear of the garden centre

Returning this year to MC the event is Chris Sun of Hillbilly’s and Angie Baily. The Chinese Community have again shown their full support and this year along with spell-binding singing and mesmerising dancing shows, we will also be presenting the children of China as they showcase their instrumental and story telling talents.

Transition year students from Mercy Mounthawk will sing a favourite Chinese tic-toc song, a must for all to see.

Huge Turnout at Strand Road Walk/Run to remember Marie!

“A sombre mood in Strand Road last Sunday morning implying the loneliness felt by us as we honoured Marie Nix during the club run and walk. As expected , there was a great turnout.

It brought back memories of Marie’s warm smile and friendly and welcoming presence. Marie brought out the best in each player, inspiring confidence in the girls she trained.

We who had the pleasure of knowing Marie, both players and adults , will always cherish memories of the great times we shared. It isn’t too many people we get to know in life with Marie’s many great qualities…kindness, positive attitude, great natured, fun…

Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories! “ Kerins O Rahillys Ladies

Please see the below line up of activities for the weekend ahead.

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Mayor Launches Community Support Fund 2022

Kerry County Council has this week announced the first of three community funds which will provide significant financial supports to community and voluntary organisations and projects across the county. The 2022 Community Support Fund was launched today by the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney and details will be announced over the next two weeks of separate funding streams to support some operational costs for community groups as well as investment in festivals and events in the county in 2022. Community groups can now apply to the Community Support Fund through the Kerry County Council website and the closing date is Monday, 21 February. A total of €750,000 is being made

available through this year’s scheme. The fund, which is now in its eighth year, has supported over 2,500 projects since 2015. Cllr Moloney said: ‘I warmly welcome the provision of this funding for community groups. Over the past few years, millions have been invested in worthwhile projects and initiatives across the county and which have enormous benefits for every community in the county. I would encourage voluntary and community groups to apply at the earliest opportunity.’

There are four main categories eligible for funding this year including:

∙ Rebuilding and Reconnecting Communities

∙ Tidy Towns Initiatives and Amenity Projects

∙ Community Economic Innovation

∙ Community Tourism, Festivals and Events Queries should be referred by email to the Municipal District which groups are applying to or by contacting the Community and Tourism Department at Kerry County

Council on (066) 7183680. Over the next two weeks, Kerry County Council will publish details of the new Community Activities Fund as well as the Festivals and Events Fund for 2022.

‘Cultivate’ credit union loans available for working capital as fertiliser prices rise

With soaring input prices across the agricultural sector, particularly in relation to fertiliser, farmers will need access to increased levels of working capital this Spring. Farmers across county Kerry are facing into a period of price inflation and increased uncertainty.

Cultivate, which provides farm loans from the credit union is helping to address this working capital challenge. Cultivate is collaborating with independent local Agri Merchants nationwide to provide additional credit to farmers following this dramatic increase in fertiliser prices. While everyone hopes that this is a short-term issue, additional supports are now needed. Credit unions including Cara Credit Union, Killarney Credit Union and Listowel Credit Union are stepping up to support local farmers who are looking to access a credit facility by offering a working capital loan to manage their cashflow this Spring.

Siobhan Donnelly, from the Kerry Cultivate Credit Unions, commented on the increased costs being experienced by farmers,

“The rising cost of fertiliser is the main topic of conversation in farming for the past few months. We hope that while the increased cost of fertiliser will be short-lived, we know that many farmers are finding it tough to respond to these price hikes. The Cultivate loan from our credit union can be used as part of the solution for farmers who are struggling to finance the purchase of fertiliser this Spring.”

Joe Healy, former President of the IFA and now Chairperson of Cultivate, said:” This is good news for the agriculture sector. It’s an initiative that will be of benefit to both farmers and merchants.”

With a Cultivate Credit Union loan, farmers in Country Kerry are increasingly able to benefit from the local decision making and personal service offered by Cara Credit Union, Killarney Credit Union and Listowel Credit Union. Cultivate offers local farmers the opportunity to talk with people who understand farming and to agree a financial package that is tailored to best suit the needs of the farmer and their farming enterprise. Commenting further, Siobhan Donnelly, from the Kerry

Cultivate Credit Unions said, “We understand the vital importance of fertiliser each Spring and the difficulties that the increased cost will have on farmers. Our Credit Unions are here to support our farming members in this time of turbulence. Cultivate loans are unsecured loans of up to €50,000. For any

farmer who wants to find out more about how to access a Cultivate loan, they can go to www.Cultivate-CU.ie or call into a branch in Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Kenmare, Cahersiveen, Castleisland, Killorglin, Ballybunion, Ballyduff or Causeway.”

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HEALTHY RECIPES

SECRETS OF MY TOMATO SAUCE!

If you followed my recipes on the Facebook page of my restaurant Croi, in Prince’s street there is a video of my tomato sauce , and its a good Tomato sauce... Well here is another recipe for it, or indeed any tomato sauce and what it can add to a dish!

BRAISED CHICKEN

Bring cold roast chicken back to life with the flavor of a slow-cooked braise in a fraction of the time.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 4 ounces bacon (about 4 strips), sliced crosswise into 1/4” strips

• 2 shallots, thinly sliced

• 1/3 cup dry white wine

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary

• 200g tomato sauce

• 125ml chicken stock or water with bouillon

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• chicken, cut into 8 pieces

• 1 bunch curly kale, ribs and stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces

• Crusty bread,

METHOD

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pan with a lid or braising pan over medium. Cook bacon until fat starts to render, about 5 minutes. Add shallots and cook until shallots are soft and fat is rendered from bacon, 8–10 minutes.

Step 2

Increase heat to high and add wine, garlic, and rosemary. Cook, stirring, until wine is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add tomato sauce chicken stock, salt, and red pepper flakes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and nestle chicken pieces, skin side up, in sauce. Top with kale, cover, and cook until kale is wilted, about 6 minutes. Stir kale into sauce and cook, uncovered, until chicken is warmed through, about 5 minutes more. Serve with bread... Delicious !!!

Let

celebrate their 8th year Anniversary Sale at Gortatlea Mart on Wednesday, the Mart and Dairygold Agri Business presented the Kerry

Foundation with €1,000. Pictured at the presentation were Mary Shanahan (Secretary Kerry Hospice), Jack Shanahan (Chairman Kerry Hospice), Edmund Curtin (Dairygold Agri Business) and Maurice Brosnan (Manager of Gortatlea Mart). Pic Con Dennehy

Photo Joe Hanley

NEWS TORQUING CARS!

Must be one of the biggest car shows seen in Kerry!

Car enthusiasts are in for a treat on February 13th as over 140 cars are already confirmed for a fundraising static car show in Tralee. Members of Kerry Motor Club are organising a static car show in Tralee town centre raise funds for club member James Quinlan who faces a very difficult medical journey in New York.

James, from Waterville, suffered a major brain haemorrhage on December 19th and remains in the intensive care unit in a Manhattan Hospital. His friends in the Kerry motorsport community are running a series of events over the coming weeks including the car show at the Brandon Car Park in Tralee on February 13th.

So far over 140 cars have been confirmed for the event.

These include several rally cars, like a Ford Focus World Rally Car, the Ford Escort Mk2 that won the Killarney Historic Rally in the hands of Rob Duggan and BMW E30 M3 rally car.

One of the highlights in the rally car display will be a replica of the Fiat 131 Abarth that Michelle Mouton drove on the 1980 Monte Carlo Rally.

A Porsche 911 RSR rally car and an Audi quattro will also be on show alongside a very rare Fiat Spyder.

A single seater Formula 3 racing will also be on show on the day.

There are over 60 classic and vintage cars entered, including a 1950s Riley Elf that has been in the same family since new and another rare car, a 1965 Ford Mustang. entered by James’ aunt Norah.

Several rally-derived road cars will also go on show including a Lancia Stratos, a Subaru Legacy in the late Bertie Fisher’s colours and an Opel Manta 400 in Dealer Team Opel Ireland livery.

Local car dealers are also supporting the event and the latest offerings from Ford, Hyundai and Toyota will be exhibited by Kerry Motor Works, Adam’s of Tralee, and Kelliher’s Garage.

The county’s Toyota dealer is also bringing a selection of its own classic collection.

Reggie does it again!

Ballinorig man Reggie Rogers presenting Jacinta Bradley of Recovery Haven with a cheque for €1,024 – proceeds from his annual Christmas Lights display.

‘Reggie has been a wonderful supporter of Recovery Haven for several years and we were delighted to welcome him to our centre last week.’ says Marisa Reidy from Recovery Haven

The Mitchell family from Kilgarvan Motor Museum will show off some of its show pieces and fans can also expect to see a classic Volkswagen Camper and a Morris Minor from the 1960s. The Quinlan family estimate that it will cost more than €250,000, possibly as much as four times that figure, to get James the treatment he needs. A GoFundMe campaign over Christmas raised €80,000 but more funds are urgently needed.

Kerry Motor Club’s John Liston is a close friend of the

Quinlan family.

“We set out to raise funds for our friend and fellow car enthusiast, James, but it now looks like we are about to create one of the biggest, if not biggest car shows ever seen in Kerry,” he said. “We are very grateful to those who have supported so far and extend our thanks,”

Additional side events, like a 5k walk and raffles will run alongside the main show.

A fulltime table will be published nearer the event.

On Wednesday last The Tralee Warriors met up with the Pro of The Greyhound Bar, Tralee Aiden O’Connor with with the Pat Duffy National Cup Photo Joe Hanley

Alan O’Connor of World of Tiles who presents a cheque of €500 to Kerin’s O’Rahillys GAA Club, Strand Road Tralee on Sunday accepting the cheque former Kerry Footballers Eoin Liston and Tommy Walsh.(KOR) Photo Joe Hanley

LAUGHTER ....THE BEST MEDICINE !

A SELECTION OF ONE -LINER JOKES FROM YOUR FAVOURITE COMEDIANS!

“I grew up with six brothers. That’s how I learned to dance, waiting for the bathroom.”

Bob Hope

“My wife is always trying to get rid of me. Last night she told me to put the garbage out. I told her I already did. She told me to go keep an eye on it.”

Rodney Dangerfield

“Don’t talk to me about Valentine’s Day. At my age, an affair of the heart is a bypass.”

Joan Rivers

“Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves?” Robin Williams

“I’m dating a homeless woman. It was easier talking her into staying over.”

Garry Shandling

“Marriage is really tough because you have to deal with feelings ... and lawyers.” Richard Pryor

“I don’t like country music, but I don’t mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, ‘denigrate’ means ‘put down.”

Bob Newhart

“I’m a gentleman and I was always taught it’s rude to talk about a woman’s age or weight unless you are breaking up with her.” David Spade

“I think it’s wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly.” Steven Wright

“I tell ya, my wife, we get along good ‘cause we have our own arrangement. I mean, one night a week I go out with the boys, and one night a week she goes out with the boys.” Rodney Dangerfield

“Let me ask you a question, who do you think has more freedom—the married man in America or the single man in communist China?” Larry David

“Misers aren’t fun to live with, but they make wonderful ancestors.” David Brenner

“My favorite kind of humor is basically, if it was happening to you, it wouldn’t be funny, but to observe it, it’s hilarious.” Bill Burr

“I look at husbands the same way I look at tattoos. I want one, but I can’t decide what I want and I don’t want to be stuck with one I’m just going to grow to hate and have to have surgically removed later.” Margaret Cho

TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR

KERRY VERSUS DUBLIN SOLD OUT: If you haven’t gotten your ticket for the latest Kerry versus Dublin renewal of rivalries by the time you are reading this column then you will be watching the sold-out game on television. As always a big crowd of Dublin fans are due to make the trip which will be a welcome early season boost to the hotels and pubs around the town. With Dublin beaten at home by Armagh last weekend and Kerry drawing away to Kildare this game takes on even great importance even if it is only the second game of the Allianz League. Both sides will have been happy when they saw the number of drawn games last weekend but this also shows how hard it will be to gain points over the coming weeks. Kerry fans were not happy with the team’s second half in Kildare and will be watching closely how Jack O’Connor sets up his team on Saturday night. Everything points to another cracker between the Green and Gold and the Blues. League Action Continues: The Kerry hurlers are on the road for their opening game of the 2022 Allianz Hurling League. They go to Westmeath on Sunday for the game that throws in at 12.30. Kerry also begins their Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League campaign on Sunday when they take on Antrim in Division 2 in Lixnaw.

SIGERSON JOURNEY CONTINUES:

The Aidan O’Mahoney led Munster Technical University Kerry have reached the last four of the Sigerson Cup. They defeated NUI Maynooth 4-15 to 0-07 in their quarter final.

KILMOYLEY WILL BE DESERTED ON SATURDAY:

While it might be a small area of just over 300 people the hurlers of Kilmoyley will be competing on the hallowed turf of Croke Park this Saturday night with the All Ireland Club Intermediate title up for grabs. The club has been on a wonderful journey and there will be very few left at home when the final against Leinster champions Naas throws in at 5pm. Kilmoyley were impressive winner of their semi-final defeating Banagher from Derry 2-15 to 1-12 while Naas saw off Mayo’s Toureen 0-18 to 0-13.

IMPERIALS IN THE HUNT FOR NATIONAL TITLE:

With the Pat Duffy Cup in the Warriors trophy cabinet Tralee Imperials will be looking to bring another national basketball trophy to the town this weekend. The have qualified for the final stages of the u18 Men’s Billy Coffey National Cup which takes place in Cork this weekend. On Saturday they take on Cavan Lakers, Ballincollig and Waterford Vikings with the semi-finals and finals set for Sunday.

WARRIORS

AT HOME WITH THE CUP:

There was no joy for Garvey’s Tralee Warriors as the side the defeated in the recent Cup semi-final DBS Eanna got their revenge in this SuperLeague clash in Dublin.

The home side made the better start and were 24-15 ahead after the first quarter and 41-33 up at the half. The lead could have been greater but Aaron Calixte, Daniel Jokubaitis and Eoin Quigley scored late on. Eanna pushed the lead out to 24 in the third quarter but the Warriors battled hard to narrow the gap to 69-53 going into the final quarter. And the Warriors battled to the end but it was the home side that held on for the win 85-75. Daniel Jokubaitis led the Warriors scoring on 25 with Aaron Calixte on 17 and Eoin Quigley on 11.

This Saturday afternoon will see a packed Sports Complex for Garvey’s Tralee Warriors play their first home game since that wonderful Cup win. At 5pm (so as not to clash with the Kerry/ Dublin game) Moycullen are the visitors in Round 12 of the SuperLeague in a game that the Warriors will really want to win.

KERRY MOTOR CLUB CELEBRATES

AHEAD OF A BUSY YEAR:

On January 31st a gathering of present and past members of the Kerry Motor Club gathered in the Rose Hotel, one of their big sponsors, to mark exactly 50 years since the first official meeting of the club. The clubs new Committee took over on the night and they have a busy year ahead. Already 130 cars are entered the Déjà vu Tralee. Déjà vu is a gathering of classic rally and supercars organised by Dr Beatty Crawford and Alan Tyndall and has raised over e150,000 for charities with all the profits from the Tralee event going to Recovery Haven Kerry. 130 of the maximum 160 cars allowed are already entered with many well- known rally legends set to attend including Austin MacHale and his son Gareth, Dennis Biggerstaff and Donagh and Eamonn Kelly. The 130 route will circulate the Dingle Peninsula taking in the classic rally stages of Slea Head and the Conor Pass before returning to The Rose Hotel. Fundraiser: Before the Déjà vu event the club’s fundraiser for James Quinlan that takes place on February 13th and already 140 cars are entered. Club media officer Sean Moriarty said that they are delighted with the entry to the static car show. “We hope for a big crowd in the Brandon Car Park with fans able to get up close to cars like the Ford Focus WRC, the Killarney Historic winning rally car – Rob Duggan’s MK2, a

BMW E30 M3 and one of the highlights being the Fiat 131 Abarth that Michelle Mouton drove on the 1980 Monte Carlo Rally.

NO JOY FOR NA GAEIL: Na Gaeil’s great run in the Intermediate Cup came to an end last weekend at the Connacht Centre of Excellence when they went down to Derry’s Steelstown Brian Og’s. Scores were hard to come by in the first half with Na Gaeil hitting three points but their opposition got a vital goal in the 20th minute to lead 1-03 to 0-03. Even when Steelstown were reduced to 14 men Na Gaeil were not able to produce the levels of play they had done previously but did cut the gap to just one point. However they were unable to draw level and the Derry sides defence dug in late on. In the last minute a fast break gave Na Gaeil keeper Devon Burns no option but to foul the attacker. Unfortunately as Stefan Okunbor was trying to block the attacker he fell hard on his shoulder and had to be stretchered off. Everybody wishes him a speedy recovery and a quick return to the football field. After the delay the penalty was scored and Steelstown Brian Og’s progressed to the All Ireland final on a 2-06 to 0-07 score line. Na Gaeil, while obviously disappointed, can take huge satisfaction from the year they had and can look forward to playing in the senior championship later this year.

CBS THE GREEN ALL SET FOR CORN UI MHUIRI FINAL:

The final of the Colleges GAA Corn Ui Mhuiri will be an all Kerry affair. CBS The Green continued their very impressive run with another big display in a 4-18 to 2-08 win over Skibereen in their semifinal. Their opponents in the final will be St Brendan’s (The Sem) Killarney who were pushed all the way before getting the better of Bandon 1-20 to 3-12 after extra time. The final is set for February 12th.

PARNELLS NEWS:

With the continued growth of camogie in the county Tralee Parnells are now looking for adult players to join the clubs squad. The management has a busy schedule planned for the squad and therefore they need to extend their strength in depth. Anyone who is interested in getting involved is invited along to open training sessions on this Friday night, February 4TH, from 8 to 9pm or on Sunday from 4 to 5pm at the CBS The Green Astro pitch. Diarmuid Brennan is the head coach and can be contacted through the club. With the club celebrating its 10th anniversary this year thoughts are turning to making sure that the club will be in a healthy position for the next decade. They are looking for ideas from members and supporters to help fulfil plans such as developing their own facilities while continuing to fund the day to day expenses of the club. If you wish to get involved in this area of the club please contact any of the officers. Well done to all the club members who are taking part in the Every Step Counts Challenge and the target of 4k in total looks like being reached by February 23rd.

STACKS JUVENILE NEWS:

Once again there was a great turn-out for the Academy’s second session at the

weekend. The coaches are delighted with the application showed by these young players and new players are always welcome. The u7’s, u9’s and u11’s will train at their regular times and venues again this weekend. The u13’s are back in training while the u15’s and u17’s are ready to get back to action. The club congratulates its players who were on the Kerry and CBS squads in their recent games.

KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS: The club was delighted with the turnout at the Walk/Run that honoured the memory of Marie Nix. On the field the u12 girls trained at the Sports Academy MTU. Training continues on Saturdays from 12 noon.

The clubs Juvenile section under new Chair Rob Lacey has been busy planning for the upcoming season. The u13’s and u15’s had their Awards presented by Tommy Walsh. The 15’s Player of the Year is Jake Hoare while the Most Improved Player was named as Daniel Aneke.

From the u13’s Nick Lacey is the Player of the Year and Ryan Onykewere was the Most Improved Player. Lotto: There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 7,10,14 and 23 and the next jackpot will be e3700.

ON THE GREENS

TRALEE GOLF CLUB: The Captain’s Drive In took place at the Tralee Golf Club. In the 17 hole competition that took place to mark the Drive In the winners were James Kelliher, Declan Crowley, Barry Moynihan and James O’Connor on 84 points. Second were the team of Kevin Lucey, Paudie O’Keeffe, Peter O’Driscoll and Maurice Laide on 78 points.

In the Seniors Competition the winner was Joe McCarthy on 22 points followed by Sean O’Connor, Sean Reidy, Ger MacNamara, John Fitzgerald and Kieran O’Callaghan.

The Ladies Champagne Scramble was won by Gorretti O’Connor, Kathleen Houlihan and Pearl McGillicuddy on 50 points.

TRALEE PITCH & PUTT NEWS: There was a big turn-out for the Tralee Pitch & Putt AGM that was held in the Clubhouse and online. The Club has appointed the following for 2022:

President: Theresa Broderick,

Chairman: David Hobbert, Vice Chairman: Pa Curran

Secretary: Jason Cregan, Treasurer: Theresa Broderick, Registrar: Jason Cregan

Competition Secretary: Danny O’Leary, Public Relations Officer: Jason Cregan U16 Officer: Vacant, to be filled at a later date

Captain: Pa Byrne, Course Manager: Padraig Hobbart

Course Committee: Alan Hobbart, Tony Blake, Rodger Guthrie, Danny O’Leary, Jamie Blake, Jason O’Regan, Darren Goodall

with “The Voice” Pat Harnett

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Please email CV to info@inspired.ie or post CV to The Chairperson, AK Inspired, Brandon Court, Basin View, Tralee, Co. Kerry by 12 noon 4th February 2022. For further information see https://inspired.ie/about-inspired/join-the-team/

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