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Tralee Advertiser recently caught up with Kevin Prunty from KP Therapy , located in the Brandon Hotel Leisure Centre.
IT’S A PAIN IN MY… Hi Kevin, tell us a little about yourself and KP Therapy.
Thanks Chris, I’m a Monaghan man, and dad to two Kerrymen! I operate KP Therapy alongside Kieran Slattery NMT from Killarney and we’re based in the Brandon Hotel and Conference Centre in Tralee.
What brought you here?
That is usually the first question I ask my Customers :-) They usually say;
I’ve a pain in my side, a change in sensation in my head, an itch in my throat, a heaviness when breathing, a throbbing in my temple, a tingling in the fingers, a numbness in my foot, a heat in my leg, a cold in my eye, or a tension in their jaw. If it’s an injury, it’s usually ‘I hurt my lower back at work, squatting
A CHAT ON THE STREET WITH...
Kevin Prunty from KP Therapy
or deadlifting or I hurt my knee running or I jarred my finger or I wrenched my shoulder or I pulled my back, or I strained my neck working out or twisted my ankle or knee. So it’s varied but that’s what we deal with.
That’s a broad range of complaints, what did you study in college?
I’ve been teaching Neuromuscular Therapy for 15 years and it’s allowed me to travel and meet some amazing therapists and educators in other countries. I’m an NMT. I qualified in Ireland in 2005 and went on to earn a Masters degree in NMT in University of Chester. So I treat pain, injury, changes in sensation but enjoy massage, Pilates, breathwork so the work has a lot of variation.
With summer upon us have you noticed an increase in footfall?
Yes well, the tour season just started a few weeks ago and the Brandon is very busy with international guests. We’re
seeing a good few coming for the typical relaxation massages, deep tissue, back neck and shoulders, full body, pregnancy massage but most have complaints of one type or another and there are NMTs all over Ireland and lots of very good NMTs in America that I can refer them back to if they need more treatment.
Is it all massage based? No but our foundation and specialist skillset is the precise and thorough hands on treatment of the soft tissues. Myself and Kieran are both Health fitness instructors so we do as much movement in the course of rehabilitation.
Is it just yourself and Kieran? At the moment yes but we’ll be looking again soon for more NMTs to join us. There are some things that you can’t teach and those qualities are as important as having a good technical therapist. I’ve had a hand in training almost 3000 NMTs nationwide across the National Qualification and 4 year NMT
programs in National training centre so I’d love to hear from Graduates in the area.
Where do you see the clinic in 5 years?
Busy, we’ve really hit the ground running due to the support of Stephen Quinn, general Manager in the Brandon, all the staff and the Byrne family support. They’ve been great from day one so I see us in the Brandon Hotel, with the 7 treatment rooms and studio in operation and working closely with the highly qualified gym staff downstairs, who are all exercise for health specialists and are working with us to help keep people on the right path Post treatment.
6th Class pupils from Dromclough N.S, Listowel become Ireland’s latest Global Goal Getters
The work of 6th Class pupils from Dromclough National School, Listowel has been chosen to feature in the latest edition of the Our World Irish Aid Awards online magazine Global Goal Getters, placing them in the running for a coveted place at the prestigious national final event taking place – in person - at Farmleigh House on Tuesday 14th June 2022.
The class created a wonderfully colourful classroom information board setting out Irish Aid’s eight focus countries and each of the 17 Global Goals.
Congratulating the pupils
at Dromclough National School and their teacher, Minister of State for Overseas Development and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D. said: “Our second Global Getters magazine is packed full of exceptional projects that challenge us all about thing we can individually and collectively do to tackle the big issues facing the world today and in the future.
Dromclough National School will now compete for a place at the National Final Ceremony and inclusion in a special edition printed annual magazine which will be distributed nationwide. As
well as the School of the Year, there will be additional awards such as Teacher of the Year, Best Performance and the Gaeilge Award for the best entry submitted in Irish. The
national final will take place on Tuesday 14th June, in person at Farmleigh House and will be streamed live on YouTube.
Chris and Kevin
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE
Photos by John Cleary
: Celebrating the Conferring of Academic Awards, after their conferring ceremony at the Munster Technological University, Tralee, on Friday as Gradutes throw their hats to the wind after 700 students were conferred
ABOVE: The Nurses that were Conferred at the Munster Technological University, Tralee, received the honour of having their hands blessed at Holy Cross Dominican ChurchTralee. The Prior of Holy Cross Fr. Gregory Carroll. OP and Fr. Gerard O’Leary PP. gave the blessings.
ABOVE: Sharon McGrath, Clonmore Grove, Ballymullen, Tralee, was conferred with a BA degree with (Honours) in Science General Nursing, at the Munster Technological University, Tralee, on Friday.
ABOVE: Did you have your Bike checked at Tralee Garda Station last Sunday, this is Bike Week and you could have it checked free at Tralee Garda Station. LtoR. John Keohane, Tralee, Garda Trish Fitzpatrick, Tralee Garda Station and Kathleen Kelliher, Listowel.
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: Taken at the Conferring ceremony on Friday
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ABOVE: Olive and Donal Heaphy, Tralee, with their son Cian Heaphy who received his Holy Communion on Saturday at St. John’s Church, Tralee, and is pictured with his brother’s Tadgh and T. J. Heaphy.
ABOVE: Born to Run Tralee Marathon Club back on the road for the 10th anniversary of the Club, starting with a 5k or 10k run from Tralee Wet Lands on Sunday morning.
ABOVE: Pictured at the opening on Friday of the Churchill Forge Museum, the chairperson Nora Landers cutting the tape with the committee present from left Michelle Burke, Grainne Landers, James Wrenn, Dermot Crowley, Chairperson Nora Landers, John Foley, Colette O’Sullivan
Peggy Daly.
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Munster Technological University, Tralee, LtoR. Clodagh Ellard, Tralee, conferred with BA Business (Honours). Katie Ellard, Tralee, conferred with a BA of Arts in Early Childhood Care
Education
Zoe O’Shea, Killorglin, conferred with a BA of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education.
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If so, MTU’s new BEng (Hons) Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering is the course for you! This course will produce engineers of the future, combining innovative content delivery, with 2 years paid industry placement in world class companies such as Astellas and Dairymaster.
THE TEAM AT THE CLINIC ARE HERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON COSMETIC AND HAIR RESTORATION ISSUES.
I heard you on the radio recently talking about the ultimate facial. What was the name of it and who is it for?
Lillian.
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Pizza frittata and chips
Transform this takeaway favourite into a healthy meal for just 2 Syns
Hi Lillian, it is called Tribella and is for anyone concerned with skin ageing. It is one of Harley Street’s most popular treatments and is now available in Tralee at the CHRC, Bon Secours Hospital.
This award-winning treatment is the latest in non-invasive treatments for smoother, clearer and younger looking skin.
It is a complete facial rejuvenation therapy which combines the power of three unique treatments over one 1.5 hour session. All our skin types and concerns are di erent and so the number of sessions required will depend on the individual. The FDA approved treatment works on ne lines and wrinkles and it also has amazing results on age spots and uneven skin texture.
The rst step of Tribella is IPL, which will work on pigmentation, redness or both. The result is glowing, younger-looking skin. Second step is skin tightening with amazing results on skin laxity and diminishes the appearance of ne lines and wrinkles. The nal step of Tribella is skin resurfacing, which naturally boosts collagen and elastin production for total skin renewal.
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• Baking potatoes, cut into chips
• Low-calorie cooking spray
• 8 large eggs
• 3 tsp dried oregano
• 6 tbsp passata
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 50g button mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced
• 8 pitted black olives in brine, sliced
• 75g reduced-fat mozzarella, torn
• 4 little gem lettuces, roughly chopped
Ingredients Method
Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Boil the chips for 3-4 minutes, then drain well. Spray with low-calorie cooking spray, toss lightly, then spread in a single layer on a baking tray. Season lightly and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until crisp and golden.
Meanwhile, beat the eggs with 2 tsp oregano and some seasoning. Spray a large ovenproof non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a low heat. Add the eggs and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until almost set.
When the chips are nearly done, preheat your grill to high, then grill the frittata until set and golden. Remove from the grill and spread over the passata, scatter over the veg and olives and top with the mozzarella and remaining oregano. Pop back under the grill until bubbling. Twist over some black pepper, slice into 4 and serve with the chips and lettuce
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Nominations Are In For Return Of Connect Kerry Women In Business Awards
THE Connect Kerry Women In Business Awards are back and the nominations in a range of categories have been received ahead of the event in The Rose Hotel, Tralee on Friday 10th June.
The event organiser and publisher of Connect Kerry Magazine, Margaret Kissane, said: “Many businesses would not thrive without the dynamic women who are leaders in their areas of
expertise, commitment to their customers and loyalty to their colleagues. These women are not only celebrated throughout the county, but across Ireland and around the world. It’s a joy to celebrate their achievements while showcasing and acknowledge the high standards of product and service they provide.”
This year’s panel of judges will include some well-known and
respected individuals:
• Helen O Sullivan - Murphy of O’Sullivan’s Bakery
• Danny Leane - Annburys Tralee
• Siobhan DonnellyMarketing Manager Cara Credit Union
• Mary B Teahan - Irish Drain Services
• Coleen Shannon - AIB Bank Listowel
Over 100 women have been nominated for awards at this year’s event, the highlight of which will be the announcement of the recipient of the Connect Kerry Lifetime Achievement Award.
Award-winning Broadcaster, PR Consultant and General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, is looking forward to hosting the event once again.
The Connect Kerry Women In Business Awards could not happen without the support of the local businesses who support the event as award
Kingdom Swimming Club scoop 18 medals in
last weekend!
sponsors. They include Kellihers Toyota, Radio Kerry, Cara Credit Union, AIB, South Kerry Skillnet, Mounthawk Montessori Group, O’Sullivan’s Bakery, Irish Drain Services, The Busy Botanist, and many more.
Tickets for the Connect Kerry Women In Business Awards at the Rose Hotel, Tralee on Friday 10th June with only a limited number still available from Margaret Kissane on 086-2408237.
For more information, contact info@connectpublications.ie.
An ImmerSIVE EXPERIENCE
Immerse yourself in the signature eclectic style of The Peregrine. Expect a relaxing ambience combined with exceptional original cuisine that celebrates Kerry’s finest produce. Upon entering you’ll discover many elements that both surprise and delight, from natural airy surroundings evoking a sense of the great outdoors to homely horseshoe booths, whilst our stylish oval bar provides the warmest of welcomes.
To book visit Killarneyparkhotel.ie or Call 064 663 5555 Town Centre, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland, V93 CF30 Tel: +353 64 663 5555 Email: info@killarneyparkhotel.ie
AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...
from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance
Siamsa Tíre Heats Up for Summer Season
By Georgie Downes
Things are shaping up a little differently this summer at Siamsa Tíre, with the National Folk Theatre of Ireland launching their new programme of events which is more diverse than ever before. “May to September at Siamsa Tíre means the Festival of Folk,” says Executive Director Róisín McGarr, “The performances celebrate the best of Irish music, song,
dance, and stories. We’re thrilled to see its return this year, and now the festival will include new options for locals and visitors alike to learn all about the inner working of the National Folk Theatre. We’re also delighted that Siamsa Tíre will be hosting some other exciting events throughout the summer too, including comedy gigs, music concerts and theatre.”
The Trad Connections series of concerts will also continue throughout the summer. Taking place every month, these concerts showcases new and established voices from the traditional and folk music scenes. Catch the next concert on Friday, May 27th , featuring Leonard Barry and Seamie O’Dowd. A native of Tralee, Leonard is one of the best pipers in Ireland and Seamie is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist who often
Minister Hackett launches Kerry Eco-Social Farming EIP
The Minister of State with responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett has launched the Kerry EcoSocial Farming European Innovation Partnership (EIP) in Co. Kerry . The Kerry Eco-Social Farming project was successful under Call 5 of the EIP-AGRI projects which seeks to build links between the promotion of biodiversity and farmers, local communities and the wider public.
Speaking at the launch Minister of State, Pippa Hackett outlined that, “building on the successes of the Kerry Social Farming initiative, the Kerry Eco-Social Farming EIP incorporates three
key elements to increase biodiversity across our rural landscape and within our communities; namely creation, engagement, and monitoring. By integrating these key elements, this project will ensure active engagement with farmers and the wider community. This ultimately will facilitate the continued and enhanced delivery of the ecosystem services we all rely on for healthy lives, including clean water, carbon storage and biodiversity.”
Speaking at the launch, Minister Hackett expressed her support for the Initiative which has both farmers and biodiversity at its core. She said, “I am delighted to be
performs with Christie Moore. On May 29th , Siamsa Tíre will host a Dance Showcase with the Irish Dance World Cup Team. These are dancers from all over Ireland who will represent the country at the Dance World Cup in Spain this June. Expect to see ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and jazz dances feature in their worldclass routines.
See siamsatire.com for more details and tickets.
here and to provide support for the Kerry Eco-Social Farming EIP. Community engagement and participation are central to this project. Having seen the successes of the Kerry Social Farming initiative, I am excited to have had the opportunity
today to speak to service users and host farmers alike and see first-hand what this EIP is delivering both socially and environmentally as it works to further incorporate biodiversity and nature into local communities.
TECHNOLOGY CORNER
Billy O Meara (HRI Services)
What is Ransomware? & How to prevent it!
Ransomware is a sort of software also known as malware that prevents users from accessing their systems, devices, or les until a ransom is paid. This is accomplished via ransomware encrypting les on the endpoint, threatening to delete les, or limiting system access. It can potentially ruin a business. Also for the home user, it can lock valuable pictures that can never be restored. 90% of infections are by receiving a email that seems legitimate and you click on a link or an attachment. For business to prevent this, is to use o ce 365 Exchange or google G-suite that have a good system of ltering the emails and are more secure. Another way of getting infected is if you are using Remote desktop to connect to your company without a VPN rewall. Backing up crucial data is the single most successful technique of recovering from a ransomware infestation,. However, there are a few factors to consider. Your backup les should be well-protected and stored o ine or out-of-band so that hackers can't access them. Many cloud providers keep prior copies of les, allowing you to roll back to an unencrypted version in the event of a ransomware infestation. Be careful to test backups for e ectiveness on a regular basis. Before rolling back in the event of an attack, be sure your backups aren't contaminated. Dropbox and OneDrive can also be infected Through the OneDrive sync client for the home user. I would recommend using a USB memory stick to backup your data but don’t leave it connected. Use a rewall and trusted antivirus software. Updating your security software and maintaining a good rewall are essential. Because of all the fraudulent software out there, it's critical to utilize antivirus software from a reliable company . The ransom should never be paid. It just serves to encourage and fund these criminals. Even if you pay the ransom, there is no guarantee that you will be able to access your les again. If you have put these measures in place and you get infected, you will be able restore from a backup. Because the majority of e ective cloud backup services will have multiple copies of your data, so the loss is only 24 hours work not completely everything !
Please contact me if you need any advice I will be happy to help.
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Hospice Sunflower Day this June 10th/ 11th
On Friday 10th & Saturday 11th June Kerry Hospice Volunteers will be selling sunflower merchandise around the county to raise vital funds for the hospice and home care services. Our last sunflower day on the streets was in 2019 and we are so excited this year that we can go back to normality and meet the wonderful people of Kerry who have supported the services over the last 30 years.
Hospice sunflower days are celebrating 32 years and its one of Irelands biggest charity fundraisers.
Kerry Hospice needs to raise €600,000 a year to support the Specialist Palliative Care Services and the Home Care Services and in the near future to fund two Nurse prescribers which will benefit the whole county.
We also have a Swift Donate Page and the link is https:// www.idonate.ie/swift/Kerry SFD
Kerry Hospice would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for their support over the last number of years
and especially over the last two years when COVID restrictions did not allow street collections.
Front l to r Andrea o Donoghue PRO Kerry Hospice,Mary Shanhan secretary Kerry Hospice
Kerry’s Roibeard, Ella, Lucy & Clodagh
WIN TOP PRIZES IN TEXACO CHILDREN’S ART COMPETITION
Four Kerry students have won top prizes in this year’s 68th Texaco Children’s Art Competition. They were: Roibeard O’Lubhaing (7), from Scoil an Fhirtearaigh, Tra Lí; Ella De Mórdha (6), from Scoil Dhún Chaoin, Trálí; and Lucy Warszawska (15), and Clodagh McCluskey (16), both pupils at Presentation Secondary School, Tralee. All were winners of Special Merit Awards for artworks that Final Adjudicator, Professor
Gary Granville said “displayed high levels of skill and creativity.”
No stranger to the Competition, Clodagh won first prize in the 14-15 years age category last year.
The Texaco Children’s Art Competition is popularly regarded as the longestrunning sponsorship in the history of arts sponsoring in Ireland, with an unbroken history that dates back to the very first Competition held in 1955. This year, as has been the case throughout its life, it has been a platform on which young artists from Kerry and counties throughout Ireland have had their talents recognised and their creativity commended.
From 31st May to 30th June, Belfast’s Royal Ulster Academy of Arts is hosting an exhibition of the top 126 winning paintings in this year’s Competition. Admission is free and the Academy is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-5pm.
Foundation, David Moran. Back l to r Maura Sullivan Kerry Hospice ,Aileen Diggins (Cmm nurse Inpatient Unit) Juillet Culloty Kerry Hospice.
Keep your Business in Tralee and keep Tralee in Business!
REMEMBERING JOE
Here is a trip down memory lane as we showcase some of the many photos featured by the Tralee Advertiser over the years, sent in by the late Joe Hanley.
2014 ...On Saturday at Ballymacelligott Handball Ally the Munster Final Championship in Handball was held .Featuring in the competition were Aileen Twomey (who was runner up) and Danielle O’Donoghue who was Munster Champion both from Ballymacelligott Handball Club.
Italian and Irish Industry
Clusters
met in MTU last week to develop Business Partnerships for the Circular
Economy
it is anticipated that this Knowledge Exchange event will help to strengthen networks between Italian and Irish industry clusters, spark development of new business and research partnerships leading to market development opportunities and company growth in the South-West region.
2014 ... Pupils from Mr Brosnan’s Class Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh,Tralee who were confirmed on Thursday in St Brendan’s Church, Tralee by the Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne also in pic: Fr NIcholas Flynn and Fr Padraig Walsh PP St Brendan’s Parish.
2014 ... The Imperial Ladies Basketball team who defeated Team Tom McCarthy’s in the Ladies Basketball League Semi-Final at Castleisland Community Centre on Saturday evening.
First ever Gradutes from a Kerry University... MTU!
The ‘Class of 2021’ celebrated their graduation awards at the Munster Technological University’s Conferring of Awards Celebration Ceremonies at the Kerry Campus last Friday 20th May. These ceremonies were due to take place in Autumn 2021, but could not take place in person due to COVID 19 restrictions at the time. This year’s graduating classes include students from the School of Business, Computing and Humanities, the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics, and the School of Health and Social Sciences and represent direct CAO applicants, mature students, international students, and those completing studies on a part-time basis.The total number of students celebrating receiving their parchments today is 790 ranging from Higher Certificates at Level 6 to Masters Degrees at Level 9. Testament to the multicultural diversity at MTU, this figure also includes 102 International students who hail from China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka India, Canada, Nigeria, Zimbabwe
and Ghana, among other countries. Addressing the graduates, President of MTU, Professor Maggie Cusack, commended their resilience and adaptability in completing their studies during a global pandemic. Professor Cusack added “We are immensely proud of each and every one of our graduates. Completing third level studies is a major personal achievement and today we would also like to thank the healthcare graduates who were in the frontline of the pandemic. We are delighted we can all share
this ceremony together and celebrate the achievements of the first ever graduates from a Kerry university.”
During the ceremonies graduates were treated to a commencement speech from Dr Karen Weekes who recently became the first Irish woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. A lecturer in the Health and Leisure Department at MTU, Karen spoke to students about resilience, pushing boundaries and empowered graduates to follow their dreams.
Photos by Domnick Walsh
Minister Foley welcomes over €13 million investment in Kerry health care services
Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley welcomes the announcement of a €13.11 million investment in Capital funding to support Kerry Healthcare services across 2022.
University Hospital Kerry will receive over €12.5 million in funding this year for a host of key projects including over €6.5 million to fund a state of the art new Blood Science Project.
Cahersiveen Community Hospital will receive €140,000 for the provision of a new Ambulance station.
While Listowel Community Hospital will receive an investment of €160,000 which will facilitate the refurbishment and extension of a 33 bed facility.
Nationally the health capital
funding available in 2022 for the construction and equipping of healthcare facilities is €1.02bn, an increase of 4% on 2021.
Minister Foley said: “I welcome the significant investment of over €13 million in healthcare facilities which is a clear endorsement of the excellence in vital healthcare provision delivered on a daily basis throughout the county. This funding will significantly enhance the provision of vital local services in the county. I also welcome the important investment in University Hospital Kerry which will provide for an extension and refurbishment to establish a new Blood Science project, the improvement of maternity facilities and the provision of a new obstetrics operating
theatre which will improve and enhance the already excellent facilities available. I have consistently advocated for enhanced and additional
health services in the county with Minister Donnelly and I wish to thank him for this significant investment in the provision of healthcare services in Kerry.”
Classy Cars in Poffs Garage
2 great Jaguars ,,,the XJ ..Over 35 Years apart!
The Invisable man goes shopping in Pennys!
Tralee Parnells U15 Boys William Sommers, Dan Maloney, Cian Harris, Eoghan Costello, Thomas O’Connell and Jack Canty on the Kerry panel who defeated Kildare
Tralee Parnells U14 Boys Luke Hanafin, David Sargent and Kyle Benson who played for Kerry in the first development match of the season
Street food chat... with Chez Christophe!
We met Aaron from Chez Christophe, that wonderful casual restaurant in Courthouse lane this week.
Theses guys, owner Christophe and his manager, Aaron, have their fingers on the foodie pulse of Tralee
“Loads of restaurants got a great bounce from all the graduations and communions happening last week “ says Christophe.
Also “ says Aaron “ we have had some visitors from Holland and other parts of Europe recently so credit to all the hotels and accomodation sector in general who work hard to get these visitors into Kerry ...we all do get a spin off from it “
Remember if you are looking for somewhere to eat , relax and enjoy good company with a little bit of a french twist maybe ...you have to drop into these guys at Chez Christophe!
Nagle gets rally helmet signed by WRC stars for Déjà vu Tralee Rally charity auction
World Rally Championship star Paul Nagle will auction a very special piece of WRC memorabilia for two local organisations this weekend. The Aghadoe man has come up with a once-off idea that will raise funds for both Recovery Haven in Tralee and Fossa GAA club in Killarney. Over 160 cars from the 1950s up the present day will take part in the 180km Déjà vu run along the Dingle Peninsula this Saturday.
After a ceremonial start on The Mall in Tralee at 9am, the drivers will head west and visit some of the most -historical motorsport locations in the county.
Drivers confirmed include WRC star Kris Meeke, multiple Belgian rally champion Patrick Snijers and 1974 Circuit of Ireland Rally winner Cahal Curley.
The event is part of Kerry Motor Club’s year-long 50th anniversary celebration.
As well as the road event, a gala dinner will take place in The Rose Hotel in Tralee on Saturday night.
Several items of interest to motorsport fans are up for grabs in an auction that will run alongside the gala dinner. Nagle , the Aghadoe man got several of the sports heroes to sign one of his world-standard
A West Kerry welcome for the US!
22nd until Wednesday, May 25th.
Signatories include multiple World Champions like Sebastien Loeb, Sebastien Ogier and Carlos Sainz. Irish world championship heroes Meeke and Breen have also put their names to the helmet. In total over 20 current or former World Championship drivers have signed the helmet.“I already have a very good offer on the helmet of €15,000 which will go to Recovery Haven Kerry,” he said. “Anything more and I would like to give to Fossa GAA club.
Bidding on the helmet will take
helmets and this helmet will be the main auction item on Saturday night.
place during the gala dinner but phone bids and silent bids are also welcome.
U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) is leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The delegation were in Ireland from Sunday, May
Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD .
Tralee Parnells U15s waiting for their captain Tomas O’Connell to lift the Kerry Féile na nGael Trophy
Two wins for Recovery Haven Kerry at Volunteer Ireland national awards
Volunteers at cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, have claimed two prestigious awards at this year’s Volunteer Ireland National Awards ceremony. The charity’s entire volunteer team - including gardeners, listeners, fundraisers, therapists and board members - took home the top prize in the Outstanding Large Group category, while Tralee’s Noreen O’Flaherty claimed the top award in the Health and Wellbeing category. The Volunteer Ireland Awards, which took place
at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Athlone on Friday night, are a major annual initiative to celebrate volunteers in Ireland. The awards shine a light on the remarkable achievements of volunteers around the country by honouring them at a national level.
Recovery Haven Kerry manager, Siobhan MacSweeney, attended the awards ceremony and said she is extremely proud of the charity’s volunteers.
“We have the most wonderful volunteers who give of their time so selflessly, and they are truly vital in our day-today service delivery,” she said. “It was so amazing to see Noreen O’ Flaherty, my partner in delivering our selfmanagement programmes, awarded in the Health & Wellbeing category for all her hard work. And for the entire volunteer team to win their category from a group so many other deserving candidates from around Ireland was just wonderful. It was a truly great night, surrounded by so many
The staff and management at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tralee held a fundraising car wash and coffee morning in aid of cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, at their premises on John Joe Sheehy Road on Saturday last. This Tuesday they presented a cheque for €1065.68 to Kathleen Collins of Recovery Haven. Pictured at the presentation were (l-r) Aaron Daly, Aisling Quigley, Norma O’Connor, Kathleen Collins, Sean Horan and David O’Sullivan
wonderful examples of what volunteers contribute to our society. What a way to end National Volunteering Week.”
PHOTO CAPTION: Accepting two awards at the Volunteer
Ireland national awards on Friday night were Noreen O’Flaherty, Siobhan MacSweeney and Una Sheehy of Recovery Haven Kerry
Tralee Parnells U14 Blue Team got their Div1 campaign off to a winning start against Causeway
Tralee Parnells U14 Amber Team who were defeated by Cillard in round one of the League (photo courtsey Steve Baker)
Parnells and Ballyduff Parade before throw-in at the Féile na nGael A Final
Tralee Parnells U15 Captain Tomas O’Connell accepts the Kerry Féile na nGael A Trophy
Tralee Parnells U9s waiting to go on at half time in the Joe McDonagh match in Austin Stack Park at the weekend
HEALTHY RECIPES
A TASTE OF PORTUGAL... BY LAND AND SEA
This simple braise is a mainstay along the coast of sunny Portugal. With clams from the Atlantic sea and pork from the nearby mountains, it speaks to the landscape, and diet, of Portugal itself. Its garlicky broth pairs well with crusty bread and dry Portuguese wine... a classic simple dish if ever there was one!
PORTUGUESE BRAISED PORK AND CLAMS
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
• 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 6 garlic cloves, divided
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Pimentón de la Vera dulce
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil,
• 1 medium-size onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and crushed by hand
METHOD
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 cups chicken stock ,
• 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
• 2 pounds Manila clams or cockles, scrubbed
• Chopped fresh coriander, for garnish
• Lemon wedges and crusty bread, for serving
Season pork all over with 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and place in a large ziplock plastic bag. Smash 3 garlic cloves, and add to bag with wine, bay leaves, and Pimentón. Seal and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 160c Remove pork from marinade, and pat dry. Remove and discard garlic and bay leaves; reserve remaining marinade. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add half of pork, and cook, stirring once or twice, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate. Repeat with remaining half of pork. Chop remaining 3 garlic cloves, and add to Dutch oven with onion and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; cook, stirring often, until golden, about 6 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, red pepper, and reserved marinade
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring often, 3 minutes. Return cooked pork to Dutch oven; stir in 1 cup stock until pork is mostly submerged. Cover and bake in preheated oven until pork is fork-tender, 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours. Stir in potatoes and remaining 1 cup stock. Cover and bake until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer Dutch oven to stovetop over high, and add clams. Cover and cook until clams open, 3 to 5 minutes. (Remove and discard any unopened clams.)
Season with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Garnish with Coriander, Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread
Let me know if you enjoyed them and we will continue our healthy eating next week and remember to send your quetions to: askchefnoel@hotmail.com
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We all know how important study and preparation is coming up to exam time. While most students put in the hours with books, grinds and after school study, it is just as important to give as much thought to your mental and physical wellbeing. Exam stress can play havoc with your body and weaken your immune system. The last thing you need is to get sick during or coming up to exam time. It is essential to help support your mind and body as exam time approaches, some handy tips to help you do this include:
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• Keep to a routine and take regular breaks while studying
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When Tommy met Stephen! (and Ken & Dennis!)
Tralee snooker club manager Tommy Dowling meets World Champions Stephen Hendry, Denis Taylor and Ken Doherty at the Masters Snooker event organised by ( snooker mad ) fan Mark Leen in Ballygarry House Hotel last weekend
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WIN FOR THE KERRY
HURLERS SETS UP A HUGE JUNE:
Following a nail biting win away to Antrim the rewards are huge for Stephen Mulumphy and the Kerry senior hurlers. First up on June 4th is the Joe McDonagh Cup Final against the same opposition which takes place in Croke Park throwing in at 4.30pm. It is part of a double header with Galway taking on Kilkenny in the Leinster senior hurling final from 7pm. Kerry will go into what promises to be another cracker full of confidence. Win or lose they won’t have much time to celebrate/drown their sorrows as on the weekend of June 11th-12th they will face the third team in Munster if the win the Joe McDonagh or at home to Wexford if Antrim win.
The following weekend it’s the All Ireland senior hurling quarter finals where the opposition will be either the Leinster or Munster final runner-up.
D-DAY 2 FOR KERRY FOOTBALLERS: Killarney will get its Munster football final this Saturday when Limerick are the opponents. It certainly does not have the draw of a Kerry / Cork clash (when Cork were competitive) but from a Kerry point of view there is a job to be done. Jack and the players will not be taking anything for granted but should win handily again. When one looks at the qualifiers there are four tough games and whoever comes through the back door will be battle hardened. The issue again for Kerry is the lack of a real test before the business end of the Championship. However the old mantra still holds – One Game at a Time.
The Kerry Ladies will also be in action in the Fitzgerald Stadium next Saturday when they take on Limerick in their Munster Senior Final. The game throws in at 12.15 with the ladies looking to carry on their great season that saw them crowned League winners. Hopefully the Kerry fans will come in early and support both Kerry teams.
ALL IRELAND SUCCESS FOR THE U14 KERRY LADIES:
Well done to the Kerry u14 Ladies squad and management, and a special shoutout to the Tralee girls who won the All Ireland title defeating Cork in extra time 5-12 to 5-10.
PARNELLS NEWS:
The club had a number of members in action with Kerry at various grades over the weekend and they all did the club proud.
The u12 Blue team enjoyed a strong home win against Killarney in the League Division 1. Both teams played Abbeykillix during the week. The u14 Girls camogie team enjoyed their trip to Tournafulla In the u17 hurling the club enjoyed a narrow 3-07 to 1-11 point win in their re-fixed Division 2 County League game. The win sees Parnells into the semi-final of the competition.
Joe McDonagh Cup Final -The club are planning to hire a bus to travel to Croke Park for the final. Please contact David
at 085 1355566 if interested.
The club is holding a Quiz Night in O’Donnells Bar, Mounthawk on Friday June 3rd with tables of 4 costing e40 and the money going to the 15’s Feile nan Gael side.
The on-line booking for the Summer Camp running from Monday July 18th to 21st from 10am to 1pm is now open.
TRALEE/ ST BRENDAN’S BOARDS NEWS:
In the Senior League Cup semi-final (which the clubs doubled up with their County League fixture) John Mitchels defeated Na Gaeil 3-08 to 1-09. The u17 League game where Ardfert and Austin Stacks drew 2-07 a piece was also a double with the Central League. Fixtures – Senior League Semi-Final is on this Friday night at 8pm with Ballymac taking on Churchill. On Monday in the 17’s League Austin Stacks take on Churchill at 7pm.
AUSTIN STACKS JUVENILE NEWS: Well done to all those who took part in the latest Club All-Stars session. There were lots of great performances including Gearoid O’Shea, Femhe O’Sullivan and Lily Deegan. They are all back in action on Sunday morning.
There was lots of great action in the Academy and the u9’s really enjoyed their trip to Dublin for the Kilmacud Crokes tournament at UCD. The u11’s are in Go Games action and the u13’s Lee Strand County League continues.
The u15 Division 9 side played their final County League game where they went down narrowly to Laune Rangers in Listry. The clubs Kellogg’s Cul Camp will take place in Connolly Park from July 4th to 8th. Bookings are now open.
BALLYMACELLIGOTT NOTES:
In Round 7 of the County League the seniors went down to Dr Crokes. Well done to the u15’s who won the Division 10 County League final against Kilcummin. The u13’s defeated Listowel Emmets. The u11’s enjoyed playing at half time in the Senior League game. The Minor Ladies qualified for the County semi-final on July 1st by defeating Inbhear Sceine Gaels. The u16 girls lost out to Austin Stacks but then defeated Southern Gaels.
For the younger ages the Academy continues at the weekend. Off the field there is a Table Quiz for the Ladies section in O’Riodas this Friday night May 27th at 8pm with tables of 5 costing e50. In the Lotto there was no winner from the numbers drawn 21,28,29 and 30 and the next jackpot is e14,200.
KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS:
In Round 7 of the County League Division 1 the seniors won 1-06 to 0-12 away to Kenmare Shamrocks. The B’s defeated the same opposition 2-11 to 1-10 at home in Division 6A. Gaelic4Girls continues each Saturday. The u15’s are working hard ahead of the Feile games in Mallow on Saturday June
4th. The u16’s will take a break for their exams after their last County League game v Rathmore.
The Minor Ladies went down by 2 points to Moyvane and have a break until July. The Senior B Ladies lost out to Southern Gaels B in the Donal Curtin Cup. Action in the Academy continues at the weekend. On the boys side well done to the u15’s who won the County League Division 6 title defeating Scartaglin where Brayden Pierce was named Player of the Match.
In the Lotto there was no winner of the jackpot from the numbers drawn 6,8,14 and 16.
ST PAT’S NEWS:
There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 19, 22, 26 and 28 with the next jackpot being e5200.
As always there was a great turn-out for the Academy and they will all be in action again this weekend. The u12 girls defeated Castlegregory in a double header (North Kerry Plate Final and County League Round 2) in terrible conditions. The u13’s went down to Killarney Legion.
In the u17’s Region the St Pats/Rahillys combination defeated Skellig Valentia 4-15 to 2-11. The Seniors lost out to Currow in Round 7 of the County League.
JOHN MITCHELS NOTES:
Once again there was a great turn-out for the Academy who will be in action again at the weekend. The u12 Girls went down by just 1 point to Firies. The u14’s and u15’s Boys and Girls are preparing for their County League campaign. The u17 Boys are in Central League action. The Senior Ladies don’t play until June 26th while the Senior Men defeated Na Gaeil in a vital County League game. The Juniors lost to Firies.
There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 26, 4, 9,6.
COMPETITORS WANTED FOR SCOR NA BPAISTI
All clubs in the Tralee and St Brendan Board area are requested to enter as many Scor na bPaisti competitions as possible with the Greater Tralee Area finals set to take place in June. The county finals are set for July 2nd.
DOUBLE DELIGHT ON THE SOCCER FIELDS:
There was joy at both ends of the soccer spectrum for Kerry sides at the weekend. At League of Ireland level the Kerry 17’s were 1-0 winners over Treaty United while the 19’s defeated Wexford United 6-3. Both sides will go into the next phase of the LoI Leagues and Cup with confidence high.
At the youngest competitive Inter League age group there was also a very exciting double for Kerry. This time it was the 12’s Girls who won both the Development Cup and the Munster Cup at the SFAI Munster Girls Inter League Finals that were hosted by the KSBGL in Kilbrean Park.
Interest now turns to the SFAI National League semi-finals where in the Girls section the 13’s are away to Clare, the 15’s go to Galway and the 16’s travel to South Tipperary. In the Boys section the 15’s are at home to the North Dublin Schoolboys League.
FEAST OF FANTASTIC CARS ON VIEW IN TRALEE:
Over 150 cars including some of finest in the world with 30 Fords, 16 Porsches, 14 Minis, plus MG’s, Jaguars, Ferraris and Aston Martins will be in town this weekend for the Déjà vu Motorsport event. While they will be on some of the classic stages the best place to see them in on the Mall from 10am to 11.30am
tomorrow morning (Saturday 28th). Funds raised will go to Recovery Haven and top WRC co-driver Paul Nagle hat put a rally helmet signed by all the current WRC drivers up for auction with a bid of e15,000 already made.
IT’S SUMMER TIME IN THE WATERS OFF FENIT:
When dates of the Tralee Bay Swimming Club hosted World Series are released you know summer time is just around the corner.
This year there will be 8 swims with the series to end on September 11th with the Grand Finale where the top 20 swimmers will go ‘head to head’ for a winner takes all battle to crown the Swimmer of the Year. The annual BBQ will also be held that night. The series gets underway on Wednesday June 1st starting at 7.30pm and the night is sponsored by Hugh Culloty.
NATIONAL CUP WIN FOR KERRY CRICKETERS:
Kerry welcomed Muckamore to the Oyster Oval in the 1st Round of the National Cup 2022. In the end Kerry won a thriller by three wickets. The visitors batted first and were all out for 219 for 9 from their 40 overs. Kerry reached their target of 220 from 38.3 overs. Imran Puthan and Mohsin Taj top scored with 59 and 55 respectively while Donald Dineke took 2 for 17 and Richard Keates 2 for 39.
COMMUNITY GAMES:
In Girls u12 quarter finals Spa Fenit/ Barrow defeated Moyvane/Knockanure but Rock Street/ Caherslee went down to Kenmare
ON THE GREENS: PITCH & PUTT:
Well done to Tralee’s Jason O’Regan who won the Senior Gross prize at the Rocklodge course Open Singles. Killarney’s Damien Fleming won the Overall Gross.
The Munster Strokeplay Championships in Bruff this weekend with Tralee’s Paul O’Shea in the Intermediate, Alan Hobbart, Darren Goodall, Jason O’Rourke, Tony Blake, Jason Cregan and Eamon Sheehy in the Seniors and Mark O’Regan and Pa Byrne in the Juniors. 17 Kerry players will tee it up the weekend.
TRALEE GC:
In the Junior Scratch Cup Kieran Dinan Jr was the Gross winner on 79 ahead of Donie O’Keeffe and Jason J Daly. Kevin Lucey won the Net Prize with 81. In the Singles sponsored by Ger Carmody the winner was Ger MacNamara with Sean Corcoran second and John Carroll third.
The Ladies Master Classic was won by Joan Costello with Ella Moynihan taking the Best Gross. In the 9 holes Breda Rogers took the win while the 18 hole competition went to Katrina Mehigan.
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