Irish Arts Industry bounces back with ‘Celtic Steps‘ at the Brandon Hotel
Celtic Steps The Show returned to the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee with an explosive performance of their Irish music and dance extravaganza on Tuesday the 3rd of May. The Show hosted a special launch night, which was attended by the locals of Tralee as well as international guests from France, Switzerland and the Ukraine, amongst others. David Rea Narrator and Co. Producer of the Show remarked, “It was great to be back on stage at my hometown of Tralee for the opening night of Celtic Steps. The reception from the audience was fantastic and the atmosphere was electric.”
General Manager of the Brandon Hotel Tralee, Stephen Quinn also added, “We are looking forward to a busy
season and are very happy to have David and his team back with us.”
The Show, which has been a cornerstone of Killarney’s entertainment scene for many years, had originally launched in the Brandon Conference Centre Tralee for the very first time in 2019. However, like many other shows in the arts industry in Ireland, it was forced to cancel all operations for the 2020 and 2021 season due to the pandemic.
The return of the Show for the 2022 season has created a total of twenty jobs for Tralee and over fifty jobs in total for Kerry within the arts and entertainment sector. It also hopes to bring a boost to the local economy as it continues to attract guests worldwide to its lively rendition of Irish dance, culture and music,
featuring world champion dancers and musicians.
“It’s amazing to finally see signs of the arts industry in Ireland returning and we are delighted to be part of it with the employment of twenty dancers, singers, musicians
and crew in Tralee”, Co. Producer of the Show, Sean Murphy commented. Tickets for all shows can be purchased online at www. CelticStepsTheShow.ie
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Michael meets the The Irish Alzheimer’s Society and the Lyme
Kerry Choral Union bring the house down at St Brendans Church!
Well what can we say Thank you to the ridiculously talented Kerry Choral Union for what can only be described as a mesmerising night. And thank you to everyone who came along and supported us. What a stunning evening A big thank you from Recovery Haven
Blues Brothers are working hard!
Nathan from Ballyseedy Home & Garden and Pádraig from Ballygarry Estate doing their bit to support Tralee Tidy Towns last week . Members of the business community in Tralee are taking turns each week doing cleanups to support the efforts of the local Tidy Towns group. Ways you can get involved: email colette@tralee.ie to register your business. 1 hour a month is all that is required for any business taking part
Fish are getting bigger , Fiona !!
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE
Photos by John Cleary
ABOVE: The Minister of Education Norma Foley TD cuts thetape to open the Kingdom County Fair at Ballymacthomas, Tralee, on Sunday and she is pictured with the Mayor of Castleisland Finbarr Fitzgerald, MEP Sean Kelly, and the
ABOVE: “Toby” takes part in the Canine show at the Kingdom County Fair, Ballymacthomas, Tralee on Sunday, picured with with his owners from left Ann, Chloe, Owen and Abby O’Leary from Gennveguilla.
ABOVE:Guido Fanzini, Tralee, would like to become a Rose Escort during the Rose of Tralee Festival, but both of the Rose’s would like to choose their own escort, pictured at the Kingdom County Fair on Sunday at Ballymacthomas, Tralee.
ABOVE: Members of the Kerry team with the Roses pictured at the Kingdom County Fair, Ballymacthomas, Tralee on Sunday, from left Eimear Horgan, Jason Foley, Leanne Haussman and Joe O’Connor.
ABOVE: he Rosary Procession coming down Rock Street to Holy Cross Church, Tralee, on Sunday evening for the Novena ‘Our Lady of Fatima” to begin until Our Lady’s feast day on Friday the 13th for her ceremony.
ABOVE: The Rosary Procession arrives at Holy Cross Church, Tralee for the Novena ‘Our Lady of Fatima” to begin until Our Lady’s feast day on Friday the 13th for her ceremony.
ABOVE: Trotting to the Kingdom County Fair on Sunday in Ballymacthomas, Tralee, The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD, to open the Fair with her driver Con Sugrue, Tralee.
Chairmann Kingdom County Fair James Tarrant also pictured the Roses of Kerry and Pipe Major Gerard Baynham, Castlemaine.
ABOVE: The committee of Maurice Collins Memorial recent exhibition at Quality Quarry Products, present the proceeds of the event 13,080 EURO to two charities 6,540 EURO to each charity, ‘Kerry Cancer Support Group’ and ‘Kerry Down Syndrome’ at Joe Flahive Bar Ardfert on Sunday evening, sitting from left Philip Fitzmaurice, Breda Dyland, Kathleen McCarthy, President Johnny Egan, Breda Collins, Chairman Joe McCarthy, Anthony Lynch, Hugh O’Brien and Jill O’Brien, back row from left Peggy Fitzmaurice, Mary McCarthy, John McCarthy, JohnKelly,Trish Kelly, Anne Sullivan, Dominick Dineen,Pascall Hurley, Niall Mcmahon, Enda O’BrienGerard O’Sullivan and Jim Costello.
ABOVE: Mikaela McElligott, Lixnaw, with her friends enjoying the Kingdom County fair at Ballymacthomas, Tralee, on Sunday.
Cara Credit Union and Career Ahead have joined forces to ensure students rock their college experience
While going to college is a very exciting time, it can also be daunting. Don’t worry, help is on hand. Cara Credit Union have partnered up with Mary Lucey, Education and Career Consultant and Founder of Career Ahead, to give you all the top tips to make sure you rock your college experience. The ‘How to Rock your College Experience’ programme will be delivered to 6th year postprimary students in Tralee, Killorglin, Castleisland and Causeway in the coming weeks. This in-person session will cover topics such as, moving away from home, settling in to the new learning environment, how to cook on a budget, healthy relationships, personal safety, what to do if you picked the wrong course and money matters.
Speaking to Mary Lucey, Founder of Career Ahead;
“Every year, 1 in 6 first year students drop out of their college course causing enormous personal, emotional, and financial upset for the student and their family. Together, Cara Credit Union and Career Ahead are taking positive actions to deal with this problem. ‘How to Rock your College Experience” will help students be more informed on a variety of relevant topics, resulting in a much smoother and more successful transition to college.” Siobhan Donnelly, Marketing & Development Manager Cara Credit Union, added; “Cara Credit Union is delighted to support this unique programme. We are constantly seeking out new ways to support college students. With the launch of a current account with a globally accepted Mastercard® debit
card, students can access their Cara Credit Union account from anywhere in the world. The current account is free for students (T&Cs apply). Cara Credit Union also offer a great value student loan and 7 Education Awards to the value of €10,500.” Siobhan added; “ We are
JT from BioAtlantis selected as EY Entrepreneur finalist
JT O Sullivan , from Tralee , who is CEO of BioAtlantis located in Clash Industrial Estate Tralee , has been shortlisted as a finalist in this years EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 Awards .The finalists of the 2022 EY Entrepreneur of the year Ireland programme include businesses in the technology, consumer, manufacturing, energy, health and finance sectors.Collectively the finalists, which were revealed last week , generate annual revenues of over €800m.The finalists - from across the island of Ireland - will compete across three categories -
Emerging, Established and International. JT has been selected from the International category .One overall winner will be selected as the EY Entrepreneur of the year 2022 in November. BioAtlantis provides sustainable technologies to enhance plant, animal and human health. It leads the scientific-based movement to reduce the world’s dependence on agrochemicals and avoid the overuse of antibiotics in animals which is causing a build-up of resistance to antibiotics in humans.
The Snooker Champions are coming !!
Just a week to go before three former World Snooker Champions come to the Kingdom’s capital town for an exhibition, the 25th Anniversary celebration of Ken Doherty’s win over Stephen Hendry at The Crucible,Some limited availability remaining . a three course dinner and high jinks with John Virgo and Dennis Taylor. If the Roy Keane event was anything to go by, this should be a cracker. Contact Mark Leen on 087- 1935277
delighted with the uptake of this programme and I would like to thank our local schools for their ongoing support.
“The ‘How to Rock your College Experience’ booklet is available to download on www. CaraCreditUnion.ie or pick one up in a Cara Credit Union Branch.
THE TEAM AT THE CLINIC ARE HERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON COSMETIC AND HAIR RESTORATION ISSUES.
My friend recently had a course of treatments with CHRC for her tummy. She said she two different devices used on her tummy area for toning and fat reduction. I saw a great difference.
Can you tell me more about the treatments please?
Hi Simon, Many people eat a balanced diet and although they exercise often they can struggle with stubborn fat on the abdomen, thighs and upper arms. Help is at hand to achieve the shape you always wanted with Bliss treatments available at CHRC, the only provider in Ireland. Tennis legend Venus Williams is the global brand ambassador for Bliss.
Simon
Our local body brand ambassador, swimming champion Elaine Burrows Dillane is delighted with her results. Our Bliss laser treatment targets stubborn pockets of fat, improving body contours without surgery, scars or downtime.
It’s an FDA approved, minimally invasive treatment that selectively breaks down fat cells which are then naturally eliminated by the body. Our Bliss Skin Tightening treatments is one our most popular treatments for the abdomen area. Also non-surgical, this is a non-invasive, safe and comfortable treatment.
The advanced radio frequency technology tightens the skin and reduces circumference to contour the body. The applicator has a deep e ect on the tissue; skin will be rmer and smoother. A course of treatments is recommended and treatment time is usually 30 minutes for skin tightening and 30 mins for fat reduction.
The area will feel quite warm and will stay that way for up to two hours after your treatment. A lot of people sleep during the treatment; can be very relaxing after a busy day. After the relaxation, we do recommend that you exercise, e.g. a brisk walk, to help stimulate the results. And, like all treatments, maximise your treatment result with lots of water and a healthy diet.
Sharon
Taco Fries!!
Do you love taco fries? Here's the best syn free version you will find!
Ingredients
Spice mix
• 1/2tsp chilli powder
• 1/2tsp salt
• 1/2tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2tsp garlic powder
• 1/2tsp cumin
• 1/2tsp sweetener
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1tsp oregano Mix together and set aside
Sauce
• 3tbsp quark
• 1tbsp tomato puree
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Water to loosen it out Mix together and set aside
• Pack of pre cut chips (or peel and chip potatoes)
• 500g lean mince
• 2tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 100ml beef stock
(onions and peppers if you like?)
• 40g grated reduced fat cheddar
Method
Cook chips in air fryer or oven
Fry the mince until brown
Add onion and peppers if using Stir in the seasoning mix and cook for 2 mins
Add the tomato puree and Stock and allow to reduce.
Top cooked chips with taco mixture
Top with sauce and grated cheese and enjoy!
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Spotted on the Street
Its nearly Summer Camp time!
Michael , Fiona and Evan getting ready as they launch their hugely popular Kids Summer Camps at the Tralee Sports & Leisure Centre this week
Ballyseedy Home & Garden welcomes outdoor living
As we welcome the longer evenings and sunnier weather with open arms, Ballyseedy Home & Garden Centre in Tralee, Co. Kerry have a beautiful range of outdoor furniture to be enjoyed this summer time.
Be it chilling out with a good book, enjoying an al fresco dinner with family or friends, sipping a morning coffee whilst listening to the dawn chorus, these gorgeous outdoor furniture sets are sure
to bring lots of joy and happy memories.
Seminyak Sofa Set€3,599.00
Capri Dining Set and Monaco Dining Set€3,299.00
Tuscany Sofa Set - €2,999.00
The Seminyak, Capri, Monaco, and Tuscany sofa and dining sets are from Ballyseedy’s
bespoke Spring/ Summer 2022 collection.
An outdoor garden furniture range made to last and endure our Irish weather. This is a collection of exclusive and luxury rattan garden furniture that comes with a full 5-year warranty. The collection has been curated with the highest quality materials, the chairs have been made with aluminium frames and thick and comfortable cushions that are waterproof and made with foam that has a high-tech antimould, anti-fungal quick-drying formulation.
is heavy-duty Iron and the chair has been made with rustresistant aluminium. It’s just as functional for any indoor living space, be it a sitting room or dining area.
Delivery is available nationwide within 7 - 14 working days.
For more outdoor living inspiration this summer visit www.ballyseedy.ie or pop into their flagship store in Ballyseedy, Tralee, Co Kerry.
Double Egg Swing Chair€950.00 Sway into the summer evenings with this fabulous bohemian egg chair. Made with an extra deep cushion for your added comfort, it is filled with a high-tech foam that is water repellent, quick-drying and anti-bacterial. The frame
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ITS COMPETITION TIME
CONNIE FOXES Bar & SteakHouse, at the Imperial Hotel, is giving one lucky couple a fantastic prize of a Delicious Sunday Lunch... Arrive at your leisure where you can relax with a pre-lunch drink at the friendly bar. Then sit down and enjoy a sumptious 3 course Meal plus a lovely bottle from their House Wine selection. Follow this with a relaxing coffee after dessert. There is plenty of choice from the menu in this sociable lively restaurant located in the heart of Denny Street.
All you have to do to enter is 'Like, Comment & Share' this competition post on their Facebook page and you could be a winner . (Closing date is Sun May 22nd, T& C's apply)
Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry | Tel: 066-7127755
K.P Therapy... helping to keep the show on the road!
Tour season has just started for the stars of Celtic Steps , the Show , which has taken Tralee by storm since last week . The guys from K.P. Therapy , Kevin and Kieran are tasked with providing much needed therapy to the energetic dance troupe of Celtic Steps in their state of the art rooms located above the Brandon Hotel Leisure Centre
Kerry Hospice needs Christmas Card Artists already!
With just 230 days left to Christmas, members of the Kerry Hospice Foundation are busy planning and preparing for the launch of their eagerly awaited, and much in demand, creative Christmas cards. This year they are enlisting the help of the Kerry public to come up with creative designs for the unique collection of cards which are a major strand of funding for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.
“Kerry Hospice Foundation is looking for your ideas for our annual Christmas Card pack. All artists from around the county are invited to submit paintings of Christmas and we are open to your interpretation of what Christmas is for you. As a guideline we might suggest something on the lines of winter country scenes,
busy street scenes, some famous landmarks from around the county all with a Christmas theme,” said Ursula O’Connell from the Kerry Hospice Foundation.
The Christmas card committee would also encourage artists of all abilities and age to create some nativity scenes to embrace the message of Christmas and some playful scenes to include children, the heart of Christmas for all families.
The card will measure 19x14cms and can be landscape or portrait.
“The Christmas Cards are very popular with our supporters and a huge part of our fundraising campaign each year.
This is an ideal forum for the successful artists to showcase
their creative work. For many years we have been fortunate, honoured and delighted to have the incredible support of Kerry Group who has generously sponsored the cards. This has enables us to produce a top quality product that wings its way all over the World at Christmas time.”
Kerry Hospice Foundation is asking artists and the
public to submit their work by June 24th. Paintings can be dropped into or posted to the Suaimhneas Centre at the Palliative Care Unit, Kerry General Hospital, Tralee. All work will be returned in due course. For any further details please contact Ursula O’Connell, Christmas Card Committee at 087 7450126.
Kerins O’ Rahilly’s U9s after their ‘Fun ‘ Games v Na Gaeil
Overwhelmed Saoirse Somers who celebrated her birthday last Saturday with her Gaelic4Girls friends after training in Ballyrickard
AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...
from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance
Breakfast Briefing to help businesses identify opportunities for funding, training and supports
Looking for advice or more networking opportunities? The Tralee Chamber Alliance Breakfast Briefings not only provide the perfect chance to mingle with fellow professionals over coffee and scones, but they also provide local business communities and Alliance members with relevant, up-to-the-minute information on matters affecting all areas of corporate life.
The next event will take place in The Rose Hotel on Thursday, May 19th from 9.30am to 11.00am This week’s meeting will see attendees receive advice on how to identify and navigate issues around funding, training and supports, and they will also be briefed on practical ways to
By Georgie Downes
strengthen their business irrespective of whether it’s a start-up or something more established. Speakers this week include Sarah Flaherty, External Services Manager at MTU, Tomas Hayes from the Local Enterprise Office, Sean Cooke of AIB and Catriona Power of the Circular Bioeconomy Cluster South-West.
Bathrooms4u rapid expansion due to Hotel refurb race!
Local company Bathrooms4u are hiring over 60 new staff as they plan their imminent move to a new larger HQ at Manor West in Tralee .
CEO Alan O Sullivan says Hotels are refurbishing after the Pandemic and this is driving the demand for their expertise .
The Tralee Chamber Alliance Breakfast Briefings are again brought to you through support from the Chamber’s SME Partner AIB and are in collaboration with MTU and Kerry Local Enterprise Office.
Love -Kerry Fashion Show lunch raises
€27k for Kerry Hospice
The recent event held in BallyGarry House Hotel was the brainchild of Claire Murphy and her committee, in memory of her late father Noel J. Loughran.
Has it really been 5 years?
Hi folks, no recipe this week just a few words, so last week was 5 years of my popular Recipes page in The Tralee Advertiser! And what a five years that has been! I opened Croi restaurant, moved it ,and then a global pandemic! The last 2 years have been... let’s say challenging for all of us! Staying home for long periods of time... not seeing family & friends... for me , not cooking for people, It’s not just what I do, its who I am! Thankfully we are at the far side almost, and life has returned to nearly normal. And with that came the first Tralee Food Festival since 2019! And while I sit on the committee of it, in fairness I do very little.... Much, if not all, of the event is organised by David Scott in Tralee Chamber Alliance. This year was spectacular, on all fronts... pulling it altogether in such a short space of time and you, the readers, flocked to it! Numbers were big, the town was buzzing all weekend, and the weather finally played its part for the whole weekend , unlike previous years! We have a beautiful town and fantastic people that we don’t appreciate half enough. All the amenities we have and restaurants/coffee houses, pubs and hotels , the events and the shows, the walk ways & byways, sports & beaches and with the new Greenway and Skatepark on the way, we are blessed to live in the Rose of the Kingdom.... Noel
“Sometimes we focus so much on what we don’t have, that we fail to appreciate and use what we do have“
Manor West Hotel makes the ‘Top 25 Hotels in Ireland.‘ list!
Tralee’s Manor West Hotel has been announced in the Top 25 Hotels in Ireland, according to TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards 2022. Two Tralee Hotels, Manor West Hotel along with the Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa were on the Top 25 list announced today. Ruth O’Sullivan, General Manager of the Manor West Hotel says,
‘We are delighted to be included in the Top 25 Hotels in Ireland as voted by TripAdvisor users.
The acknowledgement of our hospitality is testament to the commitment, customer care, attention to detail that every team member provides at the hotel.’
Source: https://www.tripadvisor.ie/TravelersChoice-HotelscTop-g186591
(photos by Ray Corkery)
LAUGHTER ....THE BEST MEDICINE !
AN IRISHMAN APPLIES FOR A JOB AT HIS LOCAL STABLES
After being shown around the yard the Irishman was asked if he has ever shoed a horse before, After a long pause... He replies “I’ve haven’t, but I once told a donkey to buzz off”
A MAN WALKS INTO A PET STORE AND ASKS FOR A POLAR BEAR
surprisingly the store has one for sale. But the assistant warns the man:
“Do never, under any circumstances, tickle the bear behind the ears.” Of course, the man buys the bear and cheerfully takes it home. After a while he can’t help the urge any more and tickles the bear behind the ears. With a wild roar the polar bear lunges at the man, who runs away in great fear. The bear chases him through the whole house, down the stairs, into the kitchen and around the table, where he finally catches up to the man, pats him on the back and says: “Tag, you’re it!”
THE UKRAINIAN FARMER AND HIS SON
A Ukrainian farmer had a son who wanted to go to university
“Son, you not want to go university; stay here and work with me on farm”
“No father. I go to university to learn many things” So the son goes.
Months later, the son comes home for break.
The father says, “So my son, you go to university. What you learn?”
And the son says “I learn ‘Pi r squared’”
“You dumb son of a @#"@#! See what good university does for you! Pies are round! Cakes are square!”
SO A REDHEAD, BRUNETTE, AND BLONDE WALK INTO A BAR...
This bar has a magic mirror that consumes anyone who lies The redhead comes in and says “I think I’m the most beautiful girl in the world” and she gets sucked in The brunette comes in and says “I think I’m the most beautiful girl in the world” and she gets sucked in The blonde comes in and says “I think-” and she gets sucked in
WHO HAS BETTER FRIENDS
A husband and wife are having a friendly debate one night, centered on the topic of who has better friends. They each offer a wide variety of anecdotes and stories, but in the end, they decide to put it to the test.
“Here’s what we’ll do,” the wife suggests. “I’ll call your friends, and you call mine. We’ll both pretend that the other person hasn’t come home yet, and that we’re worried. Whoever’s friends give the best advice about where to find us clearly know us better, and therefore are better.”
The husband agrees to the game, and they both head off into separate rooms. When they reconvene a half an hour later, the husband looks defeated.
“Okay, honey,” he says, “I think it’s pretty clear that you have better friends. Every one of them listed each of your favorite restaurants, salons, shops, and art galleries, and they had phone numbers for each of them. They knew your work hours by heart, your office extension, your boss’s name, and even the route that you take home.”
The wife shakes her head. “No, dear,” she replies, “you have better friends.”
“Why do you say that?” asks the husband. “Well,” the wife replies, “most of them said that you’d been at their place, and three of them said that you were still there.”
THE GUY WHO INVENTED THROAT LOZENGES DIED LAST WEEK.
There was no coffin at the funeral
THE GUY THAT INVENTED VELCRO PASSED LAST WEEK.
R.I.P.
EATING OUT IN TRALEE
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your Heart where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes
Thanks to the Sacred Heart and our Blessed Lady and Saint Martin. M. Mc.E
Thanks to the Sacred Heart and our Blessed Lady and Saint Martin. M. Mc.E
Thanks to the Sacred Heart and our Blessed Lady and Saint Martin. M. Mc.E
Thanks to the Sacred Heart and our Blessed Lady and Saint Martin. M. Mc.E
Requirements Requirements
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment. A dairy background is advantageous.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Good reasoning, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge/Experience of control systems (e.g. SCADA) is advantageous.
• Experience of processing equipment is an advantage.
• Ability to perform concrete work.
• Carpentry skills.
• Experienced in groundworks.
• General construction skills.
TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER
FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR
CAR LOVERS TO GET THEIR FIX OF NOSTALGIA:
While everyone loves to watch live sport there is also something special about watching stars of the past who were our heroes performing live – even if they might not be at the peak of their gameslike they once were!
For Kerry GAA lovers the team from the golden years can still draw a crowd, for soccer fans it’s the great Jack Charlton side – Ronnie Whealan was recently in the Huddle Bar and for snooker buffs they have their chance when Ken Doherty, Denis Taylor and John Virgo will be in Ballingarry Hotel in the coming weeks.
Motor Sport fans will be out in force on May 27th and 28th when Déjà vu Tralee will see many former stars – both the drivers and the cars – on some of the great North and West Kerry stages. The event is one of the main highlights of the Kerry Motor Club 50th anniversary celebrations.
Amongst those tackling the likes of Slea Head, Minard Castle, Slea Head and the Conor Pass will be Craig Breen, Kris Meeke, Austin MacHale, Belgian Patrick Snijers amongst many other in the 150 strong field.
On the car front 30 Fords, 16 Porsches, 14 Minis and 11 Subarus are the most possible entries. Fans can see the top 30 cars on the Mall from 9.30am on May 28th
There is a sold-out gala dinner in the host hotel The Rose and all the profits are going to Recovery Haven.
Courtesy of Tralee motorsport journalist Sean Moriarty (Kerry Motorsport News) we will have more details next week as to the best places to watch the event.
ON THE GAA PITCHES:
Following on from the Kerry seniors win last weekend where they were much better than a Cork side who will have taken some positives from their display, the hurlers take centre stage this Saturday. They welcome Offaly to Austin Stack Park in another must win Joe McDonagh game. It throws in aty 1pm.
AUSTIN STACKS NEWS:
Well done to all those who were involved in the Austin Stacks All-Stars and the next session is this Sunday from 10am. The u7’s are preparing for their Go Games while the u9’s are getting ready for their trip to Dublin on May 22nd. The Kilmacud Croke Tournament takes place at the UCD Grounds.
The 11’s are in County League action while the 13’s Division 3 Amber side went down to Ardfert B. Kyle Yoxall was named Man of the Match as he played in goal and at full forward. They bounced back to defeat Ballymac in the 5th Round. Team Black defeated Ballymac in the final round of Phase 1. Phase 2 will commence on May 22nd. The u15’s continued their County League Division 1
campaign with a win over Keel/Listry
The clubs Kellogg’s Cul Camp will take place in Connolly Park from July 4th to 8th. In the senior side of the club Membership for 2022 is now due.
On the field the A’s will play Rathmore on the weekend of the 22nd and Dr Crokes on the 27th in the County League where they are presently in 4th place. The B’s are at home to Castlegregory this Sunday. The C’s lost by the narrowest of margins to Listry 2-10 to 2-09.
In the Lotto there was no winner from the numbers drawn 8,12,20 and 24.
PARNELLS NEWS:
The u7’s enjoyed the visit for Ballyheigue with Shay Brosnan and Rohan DSouza Gill being named as the Players Of the Week.
The club was delighted with its first camogie blitz in two years where u6’s, u8’s and u10’s from Cillard, Abbeykilix and Killarney took part on a great morning for the sport.
The u12 Blue team went down to a strong Ballyduff side. The Amber side put in a great battle in Lixnaw against the AbbeyKilix combination. The u15’s were in action in mid-week while the u17’s defeated Rathmore 2-09 to 1-07. The Junior B’s had a big win over Duagh 3-12 to 1-05 but the seniors went down to Kilmoyley 4-11 to 0-07.
The club has a special 10th anniversary jersey on sale with last orders this weekend. The Parnells Summer Camp for boys and girls aged 5 to 13 will run from Monday 18th to Thursday 21st of July.
ST PAT’S NEWS:
There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 10, 16, 17 and 20 with the next jackpot being e4,900. Members are reminded that Membership for 2022 is now due and should be paid via www.foireann.ie as soon as possible.
The club is taking part in a Healthy Club initiative and are looking for members to get involved andfill in a short survey before launch day on Sunday May 22nd. The Health Club Officer can be contacted on 0860588392.
The Academy continues each weekend with the young players putting in a great effort. In the u5’s Sam and Jamie Curran were the Players of the Week with Finn Scott getting the accolade at u7’s. The u8’s Girls joined the boys in preparing for the Go Games with the u9’s and u10’s putting in great work in training. The u11’s played the penultimate Go Games game away to Finuge. They play An Ghaeltacht in their final game. Phase 2 begins on May 26th.
The u12 Girls put in a great effort against Beale and played Dingle in the League last night, Thursday night. They play the North Kerry League Plate Final on Sunday in Abbeydorney.
The 13’s put in a great effort against Castlegregory and take on Duagh on Sunday at 6pm.
In the Seniors Development League Division 6 Round 3 it finished St Pats 1-07 Clounmacon 1-09.
JOHN MITCHEL’S NEWS:
The young boys and girls in the Academy put in a great effort in training and will be back on the field this Sunday. New players are always welcome at the complex in Ballyseedy on Sunday mornings.
In the u12 Girls North Kerry Division 4 Plate Final John Mitchels were the winners 3-11 to 0-05. The club was delighted for Amy Noonan who plays with the team and won the 600m gold medal in the County Athletics Championships last Sunday.
The u14’s were back in training while the u16 Girls hosted Castlegregory in Round 4 of the County League with the visitors taking the win.
In the Boys section the u11’s played two teams against the Rockies and took on Milltown/Castlemaine in the final Phase 1 League game.
The u13 Boys played their final Phase 1 County League game against Keel/ Listry with the first up and enjoying a 1-13 to 2-04 win. The A’s were involved in a cracker coming out on top by a point 2-14 to 3-10. Phase 2 begins on May 22nd.
The u15 boys went down to Firies while the 17’s defeated Glenbeigh/Glencar/ Cromane by two points in the Central League.
The Senior Ladies put in a great effort against Group B favourites Southern Gaels B but just went down in the end.
The Senior Men are at home to Killorglin on Saturday at 7pm in the County League.
The first on-line Lotto draw takes place on Sunday May 22nd at Ballyseedy at 11am.
ON THE SOCCER PITCH: The Kerry LoI 19’s enjoyed an away win in the Mark Farran Cup where they defeated Cobh Ramblers 2-0 thanks to goals from Daniel Okwute and Ronan Teehan. They welcome Shelbourne to Mounthawk Park in the second round this Sunday from 2pm.
The 17’s drew 3-3 against the same opposition, also away, with Josh Bowler getting 2 and Andrew Kerins 1.
At the younger ages the Kerry SchoolBoys Girls Cup finals are getting underway. Last weekend it was the finals of the John Dowling 11’s Competitions and it was apt that St Brendan’s Park took the win in the Cup named in honour of a former stalwart of the club with Nathan Anthony named as Player of the Match.
The KSBGL were delighted that his brothers were on hand to present the medals and trophies.
Tralee Dynamos put in a great effort in the Shield Final but they just went down to Listowel Celtic. They were able to celebrate having the Player of the Match when Eddie Carmody picked up that Award.
This weekend the John O’Flynn 10’s Final take place in Mastergeeha where the Park are in the Plate Final against Inter Kenmare.
The Tucker Kelly Bowl final is on Saturday in Mastergeeha where the Park B take on LB Rovers at 12.30.
ON THE COURT: Tralee’s Tomas Kennedy and Joshua Osayanrhion were in duty with the Irish men’s u16 team where Jimmy Diggins was involved in the backroom under coach Pat Price
at the Home Nations in Dundee at the weekend. They lost their opener to England by a single basket 67-69 but then defeated Wales and Scotland. The u16 Women, with St Paul’s Leah McMahon on the squad, won their three games.
ON THE GREENS: PITCH & PUTT
–The Kerry County Strokeplay turned into an epic battle with Deerpark’s Damien Fleming defeating Tralee’s Alan Hobbart in a play-off to win his 5th title. In a good day for the Tralee club Jason O’Regan came third ahead of Castleisland’s Gavin Carroll on countback.
The Intermediate grade saw Ryan Allman from Listowel take the win on 17 under holding off the challenge of last year’s winner Tom O’Connor with Danny O’Leary from Tralee third. The Juniors was won by the County Board Treasurer Sean O’Brien ahead of Newmarket duo Jimmy O’Sullivan and Kevin Scannell. The Munster Schools competition in Mallow proved to be a very good one for St Brendan’s College and St Michael’s Listowel.
Nine teams qualified for the National Finals in Clonmel on Friday May 20th and St Brendan’s second team also progressed as did the team from North Kerry school.
This Saturday is the first of three major events in Kerry this year as Tralee host the Munster Scotch Foursomes next Saturday morning.
This Sunday meanwhile sees the Munster Strokeplay Qualifiers take place in Castleisland.
GOLF –MAINE VALLEY GC: In the Dooks exchange with Maine Valley the top were Roger Crowley, Dermot Kelly and Moss Joy. The Division 1 category went to Niall Gilroy, Division 2 to Mike Ashe and Division 3 to Michael McCarron.In the Club Singles Liam Martin took the win ahead of Mikey McKenna and Mike Ashe. Linda West had a good week in the Ladies section winning the Bianconi sponsored 18 hole stableford and the Ladybirds 12 Hole stableford.
TRALEE GC: Starting with the Ladies results and in the Garvey’s Supervalu Spring League Cup the winners were Norah Quinlan, Noran Shanahan and Jayne Power. The trio of Gorretti O’Connor, Eleanor Dowd and Mary Fitzgerald were the runners up. The Plate winners were Liz Grey, Sandra O’Sullivan and Cliona Murphy.
The Ladies Club singles was won by Carole Dooley with Siobhan Stack second and Laura Rafferty third. The Semi Open Golf Classic went to Ella Moynihan, Lucy Grattan, Sophie Moynihan and Padraig Moynihan. The Australian Spoons went to Kathleen Finnegan and Joan Costello.
In the Intermediate Scratch Cup sponsored by the Rose Hotel Niall Sheehy took the win on 79 ahead of Philip O’Sullivan and Ronan Kinahan.
The Net Prize was won by Tom Egan with Dermot Walsh second.
The Seamus O’Sullivan Foursomes was won by Jason J Daly and Maurice M O’Connor.
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