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Invisalign treatment

What is Invisalign treatment?

Invisalign treatment is a form of orthodontic treatment which uses clear aligners instead of standard brackets and wires. It can be used to treat the majority of cases where teeth are crowded.It has become very popular in recent years due to the excellent outcomes in treatment and its ease of use.

Is the treatment obvious?

The advantage of wearing clear aligners is that they are very discreet. It is not obvious at first glance that the individual is undergoing treatment and this is why they are so popular. The aligners are clear .Sometimes the dentist will bond attachments to the teeth which are tooth coloured . This is done to move the tooth in a particular direction and to ensure the aligners fit properly.

How long does the treatment last?

The treatment time varies depending on how severely crowded the teeth are. Treatment times can vary from 4 month to 2 years or longer.

Is it painful?

When teeth are moving via orthodontic treatment , the tooth presses on the ligament

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surrounding the tooth and a little discomfort is felt. The technology used in Invisalign is very advanced resulting in minor planned tooth movements each week and overall greater patient comfort. Any discomfort can be managed with mild painkillers i.e paracetamol.

How often do you wear the aligners?

The aligners should be worn practically full time except for brushing your teeth and eating. A rough guideline is 22 hours per day.

Are there different types of Invisalign?

Yes there are different types of Invisalign. These vary from Invisalign lite, Invisalign go and teen for more basic movements to comprehensive treatment. Not all practitioners provide more complex treatment depending on their training and experience level therefore it is worth questioning the provider regarding the range of options that they provide before commencing treatment.

Are all aligner systems the same?

Unfortunately , not all teeth straightening systems are the same , Some aligner systems only provide very basic tooth

movements and do not move the root of the tooth resulting in a higher risk of relapse post treatment. It is strongly recommended to find a suitably trainer practitioner to provide orthodontic treatment.

I have seen teeth straightening systems online which are cheaper , are these the same? It is strongly recommended to avoid these online teeth straightening systems . The majority end in failure and in some circumstances patients can end up having sound teeth removed due to poorly planned /non planned treatment. All suitably qualified practitoners will take complete records such as a clinical assessment including assessing both the hard and soft tissues , gum health any habits such as thumb sucking

Tralee Rotary Club, Feeling at Home in The Imperial Hotel!

Tralee Rotary Club has been on the go since May 1979 so it has great experience in day to day Tralee Business and Life.

Their motto is Service above Self and they are delighted to be regulars in The Imperial where they agree Service is always top notch. Every Tuesday for well more than 10 years now , they meet in The Imperial Hotel at 1pm for lunch. Sometimes dining in Connie Foxes Bar and Steakhouse, and more often in The Dining Room; the members are always discussing how they can try and help people and act for the greater good. From Bicycles for Africa, Fundraisers for various local charities , tree planting initiatives to even sorting out Santa post during covid lockdown, The Rotary are on hand doing the best they can for our local community. The Imperial Hotel and Connie Foxes Bar & Steakhouse is delighted to have such a long and loyal association with the business leaders of our town. One member said, ‘ Connie Foxes is my ‘go to’ place for lunch when I can in town, as well as my tuesday Rotary visits’.

Connie Foxes is open everyday and the team there will be delighted to welcome you.

or tongue thrusting. They will take measurements, moulds of teeth/scans and x-rays. It is not possible to accurately plan the treatment without taking all of these into consideration. Therefore online systems are detrimental. It is a case of buyer be wear ! Those that have purchased on line teeth straightening systems have found that they have very little recourse as these treatments have not been provided by either an orthodontist or dentist.

How successful is Invisalign?

Invisalign is one the fastest growing aligner systems in the world . It is hugely successful and delivers excellent long lasting results whilst being conspicous.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE: The Divine Mercy celebration took part in St. John’s Church, Tralee, on Sunday afternoon Fr.Sean Jones officiated at the cermony with over 1,000 people attending, pictured from left the organising committee Josephine Molyneaux, Gerard O’Connor, Nancy Tangney and Brendan Kelly, Tralee.

ABOVE: Tim and Breda Browne, Ballyduff, admiring the clocks at the Kerry Antiques Fair at Ballygarry Estate Hotel on Sunday. Tim takes a great interest in clocks, one on the left CROMER came from a shop of that name in Tralee in 1880, his hobby and work due to his expertise receive clocks from jewellery shops in Dublin for repairs.

the extraordinary Grace (complete cleansing of all sins and punishment due to sin) on the Feast of Mercy.

ABOVE: Pictured on the Liebherr Killarney stand for the Kerry Jobs Fair on Mondayat the Rose Hotel, from left Daniel McEnery and Bríd Fallon, both with Liebherr and Niall Murphy, Millstreet.

ABOVE: Taken at the Kerry Jobs Fair on Monday at the Rose Hotel, Tralee, LtoR. Victoria Skaypnyk, Tralee, Karen Noonan, and Ciara Lynch, both with Garvey’s and Suitlana Seahiichuk, Tralee.

ABOVE: The Chairman of Austin Stacks GAA Hurling & Football Club Shane Lynch, presents a cheque for 1,000 EUR0 to the Treasurer of the Kerry Hospice Foundation Maura Sullivan, the proceeds of their Golf Classic, from left Mary Fitzmaurice, Nial Shanahan, Maura Sullivan Treasure KHF, Shane Lynch Chairman Austin Stacks Club, Andrea O’Donoghue PRO KHF, and Ger O’Keeffe.

ABOVE: Arriving for the Divine Mercy devotion at St. John’s Church, Tralee, on Sunday afternoon, LtoR. Marian and Pat O’Neill and Ann O’Shea, Tralee.

ABOVE: The Blessing of Divine Mercy taking place at St. John’s Church, Tralee on Mercy Sunday, (first Sunday after after Easter) to more than 1,000 people after 3 years due to Covid-19. A Novena of the Divine Mercy Chaplets began on Good Friday and conditions for obtaining

ABOVE: Taken at the Kerry Jobs Fair at the Rose Hotel Tralee on Monday. LtoR. Olena Liakhova, Tralee, Maura Quinlan, with Peevers, Slye Cotter, Accountants and Advisors, Inna Nechypor, Tralee and Siobhán Rivasmay PSC.

Nora

Chicken fajita pasta bake

(1 hour 10 minutes | Serves 4)

We’ve given a comforting family favourite a spicy Mexican-style twist!! So versatile and ﬁlling it always goes down well in our house as a family friendly midweek meal.

Ingredients

• Low-calorie cooking spray

• 2 red onions, ﬁnely sliced

• 2 peppers, any colour, deseeded and sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 2 tsp fajita seasoning* (see tip)

• 680g jar passata

• 1 chicken stock cube

• 300g dried paccheri or rigatoni pasta

• 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips

• 160g mature reduced-fat Cheddar, grated

• Mixed-leaf salad, to serve

Method

Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Spray a large, deep non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Fry the onions and peppers for 8-10 minutes, or until so ened and a little coloured. Add the garlic and fajita seasoning with a splash of water, and fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add 480g of the passata, the stock cube and 250ml boiling water. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes. Season to taste. Meanwhile, boil the pasta for 3 minutes less than the pack instructions (it will ﬁnish cooking in the oven), then drain well. Add the chicken to the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Toss the pasta through the sauce, then transfer to a 25cm x 30cm baking dish. Season the remain ing passata, spoon it over the pasta, then scatter the cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and crisp, and the sauce is bubbling around the edges. Leave to stand for 5 minutes, then divide between 4 plates and serve with the mixed-leaf salad.

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THE TEAM AT THE CLINIC ARE HERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON COSMETIC AND HAIR RESTORATION ISSUES.

I am heading to Portugal in August and would like some info on body treatments to prepare.

Cellulite and toning is what I am most interested in.

Lisa

Hi Lisa , a break away sounds amazing. At CHRC we can work with you to get one step closer to your body goals with one of our non surgical body treatments to reduce cellulite, tighten skin and reduce fat from problem areas. To tighten and reduce circumference at the waist, thighs and arms, we use advanced FDA approved technology to safely and comfortably deliver energy below the skin surface in a 20 minute session to create a slimmer gure with more de ned shape. This non-surgical non-invasive treatment uses radio frequency technology to rejuvenate the appearance of skin by triggering the natural production of your own collagen and elastin. The treatment selectively breaks down fat cells which are naturally eliminated through the body. This is a very comfortable session; our clients, (including Elaine Burrows, champion open water swimmer and mother of two!) describes that it feels like a hot stone massage. To nd out if this treatment is for you, book a one to one consultation with one of our practitioners. We will discuss your body goals with you and talk you througha bespoke treatment plan to understand what will work best for you. Each treatment focuses on di erent areas of the body. Cellulite reduction treatments activate your body’s natural collagen and elastin to target cellulite and improve the appearance of bumps and dimpling. Fat reduction is for stubborn pockets of fat on the waist, back and abdomen. Skin tightening is for problem area such as the stomach, thighs, back fat and upper arms. To get the best from this treatment and maximise results, you must also watch your diet and maintain a regular exercise regimen. Where it would be helpful, we can even team you up with one of our CORU registered dieticians or physios to make a diet or exercise plan to really compliment your treatment.

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Mary O Donnell, Brand Representative

Consultation is the ﬁrst step of your journey to make sure your treatment is bespoke for you.

The Kingdom County Fair is Back!

The Kingdom County Fair is back in 2022, at our new Showgrounds in Ballymacthomas, Tralee, after a break due to Covid 19. The Show takes place on Sunday the 8th of May.

It promises to be a fun filled day for all the family, The grounds will be open from 9am with the official opening by Norma Foley T.D. Minister for Education, following a parade to the new showgrounds. Guests on the day will include Seán Kelly MEP for Ireland South, Kerry Rose, Sally Ann Leahy , Children’s entertainment will include the Little Rose Buds, Fanzini Productions and more. The Kingdom County Fair has been held in Tralee for over 70 years. Our mission is to

provide a platform for local businesses to display their goods to the public and for the promotion of local culture including music, dance, home crafts, horticulture. We also host a wide range of classes for cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and a dog show, amongst our numerous activities on the day. We provide a unique opportunity for urban dwellers to meet with their rural neighbours and to experience rural living and rural pursuits.

Upwards of 4,000 visitors provide a great boost to the local economy in early summer. Approximately €30,000 is paid out in prize money across the wide range of classes on the day. The show also enjoys the full

support of Tralee Chamber Alliance and the local branches of Macra Na Feirme. Each year the show offers a charity an exclusive fundraising opportunity at the show. This year’s chosen charity is the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. This year as a gesture of friendship and solidarity we are inviting the Ukrainian families who are currently staying in the nearby , Earl of Desmond Hotel to come and enjoy the show as our guests.

Speaking at the Launch, James Tarrant Chairman said. “ It’s great to be back, we believe that our new showground is a wonderful

A great buzz and excitement this week at the Kerry Jobs Fair

facility. I would like to thank all our hard-working committee, our sponsors, particularly our main sponsors Horse Sport Ireland, Lee Strand and Kerry Group, our exhibitors and the numerous people that make it such a special day.”

Adults Tickets on the Day €15.00, under 12s go free, Discounted Tickets € 10.00 ( plus booking fee) www. eventbrite.ie/e/kingdomcounty-fair-tickets

Discounted Tickets available at Meadowlands Hotel

Reception a week before show during office hours for €10.00 www.facebook.com/ kingdomcountyfair www.kingdomcountyfair.com

in The Rose Hotel as 35+ local and regional businesses exhibit to job seekers and potential employees.

Roast Veg & Celery Swede

Roast Veg Mix Swede – Chateau

Butternut Squash – Fondant

Parsnip – Chunky Sandwich Mix

Tralee’s CHRC scoops National award away from top Dublin Clinics!

One of Tralee’s newest and exciting projects, The Cosmetic Hair and Restoration Clinic ( CHRC) were delighted to win the Best Hair Restoration Clinic National award at the Tia Maria Hair and Beauty Awards 2022. The Gala event took place in Clayton Silversprings Hotel in Cork on April 24th. The theme was “Black and Bling” which is a nod to the classic LBD and the Bling of the most glamorous industry in the world.. Hair and Beauty. .

MC’s for the evening were Paul Ryder and Deric Ó H’Artagáin.

The CHRC , located beside the Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee faced tough competition with some of the top Dublin clinics(such as the Universal Hair Clinic . The Ailesbury Clinic , & the HRBR Clinic in Blackrock ) but brought the award back to the Kingdom.

Hilary Fitzgerald, manager of the clinic , accepted the award and was delighted with the win saying that “the team in Tralee are delighted to be part of the award winning clinic .”

Nora & Niall tackle Ben Nevis raising funds for MND and Pieta House!

Nora Butler ( of Slimming World Tralee fame ) pictured here with her husband Niall on both the foot and summit of Ben Nevis mountain recently. This is part of Noras challenge in April as She is aiming to climb not only Carrontuohill (done!)but also Slieve Bernargh in Northern Ireland (don!), Ben Nevis in Scotland (done!) and Snowdon in Wales throughout the month of April. The funds raised will go to 2 very worthy charities Pieta House and the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Says Nora “There probably

isn’t a family in the country that hasn’t been touched by suicide and resources are always needed in terms of research and support for those affected.

I will be dedicating the climbs to my late mother and my 3 cousins climbing a mountain for each of them who all lost their battle with MND “ To donate please go to www.idonate.ie/norab All donations are greatly received.

Tralee Rugby

Club

welcomes

Munster and Ulster for the IRFU Junior Interprovincial Championship this month

All roads lead to Tralee Rugby Club this Saturday 30th April as the club proudly hosts an all-important clash between Munster Rugby and Ulster Rugby in the 2022 IRFU Junior Interprovincial Championship.

The Interpro teams are made up of players specially selected from different junior clubs throughout each province who compete against each other at the end of each season.The Munster side will compete in their first game will be against Connacht in Killarney on 23rd April. The team will then travel to Tralee on Saturday 30th April before travelling to Wexford where they will take on Leinster at New Ross RFC.Commenting on the Tralee fixture, club chairman Richard Sharp said, “We’re delighted to welcome both Munster and Ulster to Tralee Rugby Club on 30th April. This will be a fantastic afternoon of rugby and entertainment for all the family to enjoy. As well as the rugby, there’ll be a BBQ and music, so we’d encourage all rugby fans to come along and cheer on the teams on the day.”

Gates open at Tralee Rugby Club at 1pm on Saturday 30th April and the match kicks off at 2.30pm. Admission is €5 and there is free entry to everyone under 16. For more information, keep an eye on Tralee Rugby Club on Facebook and Instagram, or download the Tralee Rugby Club app on the app store.

AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...

from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance

Coming up: Breakfast Briefing on Employment Law

We are delighted to reintroduce our popular series of Breakfast Briefings, organised by our team here at Tralee Chamber. The Breakfast Briefing is a meetup for employers to discuss and learn about a whole range of issues concerning local business communities today. This week’s topic? HR and employment law. If you employ staff, this one’s for you. The HR and Employment Law Update session will be the second in-person Breakfast Briefing since the end of restrictions and will take place on Thursday 5th May at the Pavilion Rooms in the Ballygarry House Hotel at 9.00am. Tralee Chamber Alliance, in partnership with AIB, has teamed up with the HR Suite for the event so if there is anything you wanted to know about employment law but were too afraid to ask, now is your change. Covid caused a remarkable shift in the way we work and the in the way

we want to work; 2022 looks like a year for many legislative updates and The HR Suite will be on hand to address all of these expected changes.

“We are thrilled to support this key event which will cover important information for all employers and we are looking forward to working more with Tralee Chamber Alliance in the coming months,” said Stephen Stack Branch Manager of AIB Tralee.

“SME’s who have limited resources that don’t always include a designated HR section, can find it particularly difficulty to keep track of new employment legislation. This event will provide clarity around the key updates, which will be of benefit to all attendees,” said Colette O’Connor CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance.

Kingdom Swimming Club Hosts Invitational Club Gala

Kingdom Swimming Club was delighted to host their Invitational Club Gala last weekend; For the first time in over two years, the club greatly appreciated the opportunity to welcome teams from all over Munster & Connacht to compete in a Swim Ireland Level 3 meet.

The Level 3 meet provided swimmers the opportunity to achieve times to qualify for the Irish National age group championship in UL in July.

A number of our club members achieved PB’s and were well represented on the podium.

The agenda for the morning includes:

• Sick Leave Bill

• Right to Request Remote Working

• Payment of Wages Bill

• Code of Practice on Sexual Harassment and Harassment in the Workplace

• Code of Practice on Equal Pay

• HR pillars for setting your

strategic goals for 2022

• Risk & Compliance

• Performance Management & Development

• Training & Learning

• Change Management

• Branding & Culture

• Case Law

Presentation to Cara Credit Union Presentation piece commemorating the Clubs latest achievements at National level – in recognition of their support from the Lauri Healy Sponsorship award.

Cian Mason on the podium receiving one of his Gold medals . Cian amassed a total of 6 medals at our Gala, 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze.

Over 3000 cyclists return to ‘RIDE DINGLE‘ last weekend!

Ride Dingle made a muchanticipated return to West Kerry on Saturday, when over 3,000 cyclists from around Ireland descended upon Dingle to cycle the country’s most scenic sportive. Ride Dingle is known worldwide for its stunning views of the Wild Atlantic Way along a choice of two routes of 55km and 120km that wind their way around the Dingle Peninsula. Cyclists are treated to uninterrupted views of iconic Irish landmarks such as Skellig Michael, the Blasket Islands, Conor Pass (one of Ireland’s highest mountain passes), Slea Head and the historical fishing port of Dingle.

Interest in this year’s event has been overwhelming after a pandemic-related hiatus put a temporary stop to events in 2020. This resulted in much excitement and anticipation at the start line in Dingle Town as the event got under way at 8am, and cyclists progressed at their own pace along the coast road out towards Slea Head.

Oliver Kirwan from Elite Event Management said: “We are delighted with how well Ride Dingle went on Saturday. As always, we’ve worked hard with Dingle Cycling Club to manage the smooth delivery of this event, whilst ensuring it is bigger and better than

ever. We are thankful for this opportunity to bring so many people to Dingle and show them the best the Wild Atlantic Way has to offer. We are fortunate to be able to reach a wider audience through our connection with Dingle Peninsula Tourism, including the Mayor and former Mayor of West Springfield, American Sister City to the Dingle Peninsula, who took part in this year’s Ride Dingle. A huge thank you to our volunteers and marshals who did an outstanding job as usual.”Participants enjoyed uninterrupted blue skies, constant sunshine, plenty of food stops en route, as

well as refreshments and live music at the finish line at Paul Geaney’s Bar. Ride Dingle partners with Dingle Peninsula Tourism to increase awareness of this part of Kerry, and also contributes locally by making a donation to charity Camphill Community that helps those with intellectual needs.

Organisers Elite Event Management and Dingle Cycling Club are looking forward to staging Ride Dingle again next year with a provisional date of Saturday 15th April 2023.

Minister Foley welcomes over €1.5 million in funding for Kerry marine infrastructure

Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley welcomes confirmation that five marine projects in Kerry have been approved funding of €1,505,350 under the Brexit Adjustment Marine infrastructure Scheme. Further funding of €265,650 will be provided by Kerry County Council bringing the total investment through the scheme to €1,771,000. The Brexit Adjustment: Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme 2022-2023 is designed to support economic sectors, businesses and local communities and to support job creation. The aim is to enhance, upgrade, modernise and develop Ireland’s publiclyowned coastal and marine infrastructure to facilitate diversification of economic opportunities.

The five projects benefiting from the scheme are:

• Fenit Dredging

• Pontoon replacement at Knightstown breakwater.

• Provision of concrete slabs and installation of public lights, power and water points at Scraggane Pier.

• Installation of new steel illuminated buoy, new port lights and upgrade to cardinal marks at Kay Rock and Valenntai Navigation aids.

• Remedial and safety works at Kilmackalogue Pier Kenmare

Minister Foley said: “I welcome this timely investment in marine infrastructure in Kerry. This funding will enhance, reshape and rebuild five key marine projects that are vital to the

fishing industry. Brexit has had a particularly difficult impact on the fishing industry and this investment will ensure that industry can continue to benefit from safe, accessible,

lasting infrastructure in our key harbours and ports.”

“SNAPPED ON SOCIAL MEDIA”

We pick out some great photos posted on social media each week ...if you have any good ones please send them in... email traleeadvertiser@gmail.com or message us on our Facebook page... Enjoy!

Kerry County Council hard at work

getting Tralee ready for the Food Festival this Weekend

Tim gets to play with the Big Boys! Well done Tim!

Absolutely thrilled to have been cast in the Liam Neeson/Ciaran Hinds thriller “In the Land of Saints and Sinners”, start filming next month, cant wait !!!!

Churchill Ladies unbeaten record!

Well done to the Churchill under 12 girls team who were crowned division 2 North Kerry Legue Champions this week . They went unbeaten which in itself is some achievement.

Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee The Scotia Clinic, Tralee

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Liam Dowling and Ballymac Kennels present new jerseys for the Ballymac u11 Blue & Gold teams . Also in the photo are John Leen Kieran Boyle and Kieran Savage

Expose Beauty Lounge welcomes Natalia

The team at Expose are delighted to introduce Natalia to their salon in Mounthawk.

Natalia, from Ukraine, is a highly skilled Permanent Makeup Artist specialising in brows and lips.

Natalia arrived from Ukraine 3 weeks ago and would like to continue working in her specialised field and introduce Kerry ladies to her Permanent Artistry.

Natalia has also been doing make up for 5 years and has taken part in several fashion shows and worked on various tv channels.

Since joining Expose, clients have been very impressed with Natalia and already she is booked out. Below just 2 of her reviews-

“I had my brows done by Natalia yesterday. I would highly recommend her. She is very professional. I had someone comment that they were the best ever seen brows. Wishing her every success” Mairead

“Just had my brows and lashes done by Natalia today. Came out absolutely thrilled with the results. Such a lovely girl. Best of luck to her” . Katelyn

Her skills are as follows:

• Permanent make up of Eyebrows, Lips and Interciliary Portrayal

• All kinds of Make Up

• Brow colouring and waxing

• Lash Lift

Natalia’s motto is - Eyebrows change everything and I change Eyebrows

Austin Stacks U11 Boys pictured followed their Go Games match V Dr. Crokes last Thursday evening in Connolly Park.

Ballymac Ladies U12S

Know Your Rights: Is my child eligible for the School Transport Scheme?

If they are between 4 and 12 years old and living 3.2 kilometres or more from a primary school, or 4.8 kilometres or more for post-primary, they may qualify for transport to school. The service is only provided where there are at least 10 eligible pupils in a distinct locality that can be economically serviced by a bus route. You do not have a legal entitlement to it. Free transport is available to children with special needs to and from special schools and classes. If transport is not available a Special Transport Grant may be an option.

Where will the bus pick up my child?

Parents must bring their child to their nearest pick-up point. Generally, bus routes are arranged so that no pupil has more than 3.2 kilometres to travel to a pick-up point.

How much does it cost?

• Primary school children: €100 per pupil, but not more than €150 per family

• Post-primary school students: €350 per pupil, but not more than €500 per family

If you are eligible for school transport and you have a valid medical card, you are entitled to free school transport to your nearest school.

How do I ﬁnd out about routes near me and when do I apply?

You can contact your local Bus Éireann school transport oﬃce to get information about timetables, pickup points and applications for transport grants.

Applications for the School Transport Scheme are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications close on Friday, 29 April 2022.

Read more about the School Transport Scheme on citizensinformation.ie https://bit.ly/3ITsVjq, https://bit.ly/3tzioUh and https://bit.ly/3un9FGi or you can call a member of the local Citizens Information Service in Kerry on 0818 07 7860. The telephone lines are staﬀed from 10am -4pm from Monday to Friday. The National Phone Service is available on 0818 07 4000 Monday to Friday 9am – 8pm.

Alternatively, you can email on tralee@citinfo.ie or log on to www.citizensinformation.ie

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HEALTHY RECIPES

If your doing some outdoor dining this weekend or having friends over, here is a winner winner chicken dinner every time

GREEN JALAPEÑO HOT WINGS

(Serves 6)

These roasted (rather than deep-fried) buffalo-style chicken wings are smothered in a spicy green jalapeño sauce, which is pureed with pickled jalapeños for an extra hit of puckery flavour.

INGREDIENTS

• 5 pounds chicken wings, split at the joints and tips reserved for stock

• Salt and freshly ground pepper

• 1/2 cup green jalapeño hot sauce

• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pickled jalapeños

• 1 stick butter

• 2 large garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

• (1/2 cup)Celery sticks, for serving

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 200 and position 2 racks in the middle and upper third. Spread the wings out on 2 baking sheets in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 40 minutes, turning once, until the wings are golden and crisp

Meanwhile, in a food blender, puree the hot sauce and pickled jalapeños until smooth. In a small saucepan, cook the butter with the garlic over moderate heat just until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the puree to the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Transfer the sauce to a large bowl. Rinse out the processor

Add the yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar and blue cheese to the processor and pulse until fairly smooth. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a small bowl

Using tongs, transfer the chicken wings to the bowl with the hot sauce and toss to coat. Pour the wings and any extra sauce onto a large platter and serve right away, passing the blue cheese dip and celery sticks at the table

EATING OUT IN TRALEE

LAUGHTER ....THE BEST MEDICINE!

SO EASY TO REMEMBER...

THE ONE LINERS !

If we shouldn’t eat at night, why do they put a light in the fridge?

My girlfriend and I often laugh about how competitive we are. But I laugh more.

What’s the best thing about Switzerland? I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus.

I invented a new word! Plagiarism!

Did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers? He’ll stop at nothing to avoid them.

Hear about the new restaurant called Karma? There’s no menu: You get what you deserve.

Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut? He just needed a little space.

What sits at the bottom of the sea and twitches? A nervous wreck.

How does Moses make tea? He brews.

What kind of exercise do lazy people do? Diddly-squats.

A FEW FROM THE BEST FUNNY GUYS N GALS !

Some people think being working class is a negative thing but I think there’s loads of benefits. I’ve claimed them all.” -Kelly Convey

“My doctor said to refer to my nervous breakdown as an episode. To be honest, it was more like a season finale.” - Joe Jacobs

People say ‘Bill, are you an optimist?’ And I say, ‘I hope so.’” – Bill Bailey

Here’s a picture of me with REM. That’s me in the corner.” – Milton Jones

If I was an Olympic athlete, I’d rather come in last than win the silver medal. You win the gold, you feel good. You win the bronze, you think, ‘at least I got something.’ But you win that silver, that’s like, ‘Congratulations, you almost won! Of all the losers, you came in first! You’re the number one loser! No one lost ahead of you!’” – Jerry Seinfeld

Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.” - Jim Carrey.

There are only three things women need in life: food, water, and compliments.”- Chris Rock.

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SUCCESS ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE FOR THE KSBGL:

To play in an international tournament wearing your League / County jersey is a wonderful experience for any young player. The Kerry Schoolboys Girls 15’s and 16’s teams had the experience in Spain at the weekend with the 16’s ending 4th. However it was the 15’s that took the plaudits winning the competition after 6 unbeaten games against teams from the UK, France, Iceland and Spain. The final for the 2007’s was against the Catalonian champions Bosc de Tosca and Owen O’Mahonys charges won in the most nailbiting of fashions – 7-6 in sudden death penalties!! The teams were tied 4-4 after the regulation 5 penalties each and 6-6 when Harvey Mangan (Killorglin FC) made the vital save and Camp Juniors David Moore scored the vital spot kick. The full squad were a credit to their clubs, coaches and families and from a Tralee point of view St Brendan’s Park Jack O’Mahony and Tralee Dynamos Mathew Rogers and Shay Kelliher did everyone proud. The KSBGL Secretary David Slattery was the Head of Delegation for the League.

Attention now turns to the knock-out stages of the SFAI Munster and National Inter League competitions. The Girls are in the SFAI Inter League knock-out stages of the 12’s Cup, 13’s Trophy, 15’s and 16’s Bowl while the boys are in the 13’s Cup, 15’s Bowl and 16’s trophy.

On the Munster stage the 15’s are in action tonight, Friday night, in the semifinal when they face Limerick County in Georgie O’Callaghan Park, Castleisland.

JOY FOR KERRY AS BASKETBALL IRELAND AWARD WINNERS

ANNOUNCED:

Basketball in Kerry is enjoying great days and when Basketball Ireland announced their 2022 Award winners there was more good news.

From a Tralee point of view congratulations to Garvey’s Tralee Warriors duo John Dowling (Men’s SuperLeague Coach of the Year) and Aaron Calixte (Men’s SuperLeague Player of the Year) and Gaelcholaiste Chiarrai who have been named as Girls B School of the Year. These were amongst a number of Kerry winners.

PAIRC UI RINN FINALLY CONFIRMED AS VENUE:

After all the grandstanding from the Cork footballers they have gotten their way and they will play Kerry in Pairc Ui Rinn in the Munster Senior Football Championship semi-final. In fairness this was a mess of the Munster Council’s making and not the Cork footballers. Credit goes to Jack O’Connor and all involved on the Kerry side as they accepted the request from Cork to have the smaller venue included in the home and away agreement for this year only.

Next year the game between the sides, hopefully in a Munster final, will be in Killarney on a Sunday afternoon. Now the challenge for Cork is to put in a performance against Kerry who won’t have let all this bother them in their preparation.

The senior game throws in at 6pm and is preceded by the Ladies Provincial Football Championship clash of Kerry and Tipperary which begins at 3.30pm.

KERRY HURLERS BACK ON TRACK:

Well done to the Kerry hurlers who got their Joe McDonagh campaign back on track with an impressive 3-21 to 0-15 point win away to Carlow. Next up Kerry are at home to Meath on Saturday April 30th.

U20’S MUNTER TITLE WRAPPED UP – NOW FOR TYRONE

With all the success for Kerry football teams over the year’s one of the trophies that is a rare visitor is the u20 Munster Cup. However that has changed after a 1-11 to 0-07 win over Cork in the Eirgrid Munster final.

They now advance to the All Ireland semi-final where Tyrone will be the opponents on the weekend of May 7th and 8th.

PARNELL’S NEWS:

Well done to all the underage squads for the effort they put in this week. The 7’s are preparing for their first game and this week Patrick O’Connor was named the Player of the Week.

The u9’s enjoyed hosting Lixnaw while the 11’s had a busy week as they were away to Ballyduff and then played Abbeydorney and Kilgarvan. The u13’s came from behind to secure a draw against Causeway 1-06 to 2-03. The u12’s Girls welcomed Kileedy for a really enjoyable challenge game. Both sets of players enjoyed the post-match hospitality in the sunshine provided by the parents.

The club is delighted for the it’s players who have been selected for County Development Squads.

The club’s Question Time team of Dan Maloney, Brian Reidy, Oisin O’Sullivan and Donnacha Buttimer coached by Damien Kissane are all set for the All Ireland final in the INEC this Sunday May 1st. The team has already won Kerry and were second in Munster.

The club thanks the Costello Family through Eamon Costello (Kerry) Limited for the water boiler they generously donated. It is already getting great use. At Senior level the A’s went down 0-10 to 0-23 in Round 6 of the County Hurling League. The B’s lost out to Dr Crokes 1-19 to 2-05.

AUSTIN STACKS NEWS:

The u7’s are training ahead of their Go Games while the u9’s visited Legion. They are getting excited ahead of their trip to

Dublin on May 22nd for the Kilmacud Tournament. The u11’s are in County League action.

The u13’s Black team travelled to take on Miltown/Castlemaine in the County League Division 2 with the home side winning 3-14 to 2-11. The Amber team went down to the same opposition. The 15’s took the bragging rights with a win over John Mitchels.

The seniors lost their first game of the County League going down by 1 point to St Mary’s 1-11 to 0-13. They play Dingle at home this Sunday. The B’s lost to Fossa while the minors went down to Kenmare Shamrocks.

The Paul Lucey Run/Walk 5k/10k returns this Monday starting at 11am. This is the 4th edition of the event and registration is open on-line or at the club on the morning of the walk/run from 9am to 10.30am. It costs e5 for u12s and e10 for over 12’s.

KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS:

In the Division 1 County League Round 4 Kerins O’Rahillys defeated Dr Crokes 1-11 to 0-11. They play Gneeveguilla this weekend. In Division 6A the B’s had an impressive 3-11 to 2-06 over Castleisland Desmonds.

The Gaelic4Girls programme is back this weekend. The underage Girls teams are in the final stages of their League campaigns. The senior ladies put in a great performance against Beale in Round 3 of the Donal Curtin Cup. The club wishes its teams that are taking part in the annual Feile Peil na nOg and Feile na nGeal competitions.

The Juvenile Academy had another successful outing at all ages last weekend and will be out training again this weekend.

Lotto: There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 5,6, 18 and 25. The next jackpot will be e4900. On the Lotto the club is looking for a Coordinator to work 2 to 3 hours mostly on Monday’s and Tuesday’s to coordinate this vital club fundraiser. If you are interested place contact the club’s Secretary – secretary. kerinsorahillys@gmail.com

DÉJÀ VU TRALEE TO BE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED ON MONDAY: The 2022 Déjà Vu Tralee will be officially launched this Monday at 12.30pmat the Rose Hotel. This will be a great opportunity to see some of the cars that will be taking part.

The two day motorsport event will take place on May 27th and 28th with over 150 cars taking part, headquartered in the Rose Hotel. They will take in some of the scenic West Kerry stages including the Conor Pass, Slea Head and Camp Mountain.

Some classic rally cars will draw the crowds to the stages and the monies raised from this charity event will be donated to Recovery Haven. This is the seventh Déjà vu event and so far over e200,000 has been raised for charities since 2016.

Déjà vu Tralee is one of the flagship events of the Kerry Motor Clubs yearlong 50th birthday celebrations. Rally of the Lakes- Staying with motorsport and Killarney will be packed this weekend with the 41st edition of the

RALLY OF THE LAKES. The rally returns after being postponed in 2020 and 2021. The action gets underway on Friday night with the Ceremonial Start on Main Street from 7pm. Saturday sees two loops of three stages – Kilsarcon,

Banard and Gortnagane while on Sunday the competitors tackle Molls Gap and Ballaghbeama twice before the final two stages of Shanera and Caragh Lake. Cars are expected to be back at the Gleneagle on the finish ramp around 5.30pm.

SIX OF THE BEST:

Following a victorious League campaign there was more good news for the Kerry Ladies team as 6 members have been named on the Lidl Ladies NFL Division 2 Team of the League – Kayleigh Cronin, Cait Lynch, Aishling O’Connell, Lorraine Scanlon, Anna Galvin and Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh.

WHEELBLASTERS GO DOWN IN THE END TO KILLESTER:

In the end the Kingdom Wheelblasters went down 55-34 to Killester WBC in their Irish Wheelchair Basketball League clash in Ballybrack.

The Kerry side were matching their opponents score for score until the final quarter. As they tired a little Killester took control. The fact that the Wheelblasters had only 6 players on duty against a full squad didn’t help as the game went down the stretch.

All the Wheelblasters on duty put in a great effort with their young players Dean McCarthy, Cian Horgan and Niamh Buckley giving their all against one of the sport’s top teams.

SWIM GALA A GREAT SUCCESS:

Well done to all involved in the Kingdom Swimming Club who ran a very successful Invitational Club Gala last weekend – its first for over two years. Teams from Munster and Connacht were delighted to compete at a Swim Ireland Level 3 event and many of the competitors achieved the times needed to qualify for the Nationals in UL in July. It was also a good meet for many of the host club swimmers who achieved personal bests and a number of them made the podiums.

ST BRENDAN’S 16’S IN FINAL BASKETBALL COMPETITION OF THE SEASON:

Well done to St Brendan’s Tralee whose u16’s Boys took part in the All Ireland Club Championship finals in Dublin at the weekend. It probably didn’t go that they wanted in Division A but it was great to see them flying the Kerry Airport KABB flag on the national stage in the final competition of the year. Congratulations to St Mary’s u16 Boys who won Division B with a basket in the last few seconds.

ON THE GREEN’S:

At the Tralee Golf Club in the Men’s Scotch Foursomes – sponsored by Sean Hussey the winners were Gerard Power & Donal O’Connell on 44 points. Second were Bobby O’Keeffe and Sean O’Keeffe on 43 points with Padraig Moynihan and Daniel O’Loughlin in third ahead of Kieran Dinan Jnr and Arthur J Spring. In the Ladies section the winner of the 3 person Am Am were Ber Walsh, Siobhan Stack and Michelle Moore. Second were Lorraine Peevers, Eilish O’Loughlin and Jayne Power.

In the Scotch Foursomes the winners were Bernie and Eilish O’Loughlin with Emma Leahy and Emma Morrissey second and Anita Lynch and Geralsine Hughes third.

with “The Voice” Pat Harnett