& welcome back to 'Create with Rebecca' , a page where I will be talking ALL things social media! (yaaaaaaay!). This column will be especially helpful for those in business looking to navigate the world of social media for their business I will be simplifying EVERYTHING as well as giving my top tips
Oh, by the way... I can edit videos, advise you on social media & create a new vibe for your brand! (Aka video editor, social media consultant & graphic designer) - so I know what I'm talking about!
YOUR CHRISTMAS STRATEGY STARTS NOW
- We all know before Christmas comes
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So ensure you sort that first! With Black Friday, go big or go home. Have an insane blow it out of the water offer it's not the time for 10% off have a one day or weekend offer that is too good to resist. Make it limited, first come first served, especially if you're not online you can afford queues of people outside your business!
- Now that you have Black Friday sorted, Christmas you just need to have all your deals, festive sets, holiday offers and whatever else sorted. Know exactly what is happening before November starts, better yet, have all the promotional content made for it, I'm talking reels, tiktoks, instagram stories and feed posts - have it all ready, content MADE By having the content made it means that all that is left to do is post. It takes the guesswork out of everything and makes promoting your seasonal offers simple!
- Lastly, have fun with it! It's the most wonderful time of the year after all, get creative with your Christmas content and throw the 'rulebook' out the window! When it comes to social media, originality and personality wins
For more information on what I do or if you are interested in any of my social media service: I offer 1:1 consultation calls, video editing, graphic design and more, you can follow @create.socialmedia on instagram or email me: createtralee@gmail.com to book a call!
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE
Photos by John Cleary
ABOVE: Michael Mannix, organiser and leading the Cyclists on the 75km run from John Mitchell's GAA Complex, Tralee, on Saturday morning in aid Kerry Samaritans and Kerry Hospice.
ABOVE: Collecting the register fee for the Kerry Samaritans and Kerry Hospice 125km and 75km Cycling event at John Mitchell's GAA Complex Tralee on Saturday morning, sitting left Breda O'Sullivan, and Joan Curtin, back from left Bridie O'Callaghan, Joan Devane, Mary Sheehan and Susan O'Callaghan.
ABOVE: Supporting the Kerry Samaritans and Kerry Hospice 75km West Fundraising event Kerry Cycling on Saturday, to West Kerry. From John Mitchell's GAA Complex Tralee.
ABOVE: Brothers Donal and on right James Kelleher, Tralee, meet up to support the Kerry Samaritans and Kerry Hospice Cycle event on Saturday morning, 125km from John Mitchell GAA Club Tralee, to Connor pass, free wheel into Dingle, Slea Head, Inch and return to Tralee, a Cycle event supported by Cyclists from all over Ireland.
ABOVE: Geraldine Stack and on right Helen Costello, both from Tralee, taking on the 125km Cycle on Saturday morning in aid of the Kerry Samaritans and Kerry Hospice from John Mitchell's GAA Complex Tralee, a trip that will take the cyclists to Dingle, Slea Head, Inch and return to Tralee.
ABOVE: Taking part in the Kerry Samaritans and Kerry Hospice 125km & 75km Cycle to West Kerry on Saturday morning from John Mitchell's GAA Complex Tralee, from left Brendan Flahive, Ballylongford, Aileen Sheehan, Killarney and John McMillan, Lohercannon, Tralee.
Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic (CHRC)
MINIMALLY INVASIVE HAIR RESTORATION
The Bon Secours Hospital Tralee is the only healthcare provider in Ireland to hold the ARTAS® iX robotic hair restoration device which is an advanced, minimally invasive hair transplant system that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to deliver precise, natural-looking results without leaving a linear scar.
*Before/after ARTAS® iX hair restoration procedure
We provide non-invasive treatments for the following aesthetic concerns: NON-INVASIVE FACE AND BODY TREATMENTS
Active acne/inflammation
Cellulite
Enlarged pores
Fine lines/wrinkles
Rosacea/pigmentation
Skin laxity (loose skin)
Sun damage/brown spots
Stubborn fat
Scarring/acne scarring
Visible veins/spider veins
We provide a range of professional peels and medical grade skincare products at the CHRC.
Kids looking forward to the Mid-Term break?So is Dingle Oceanworld!
Yes . Máire and her team and all her Ocean friends are looking forward to welcoming all the Moms, Dads & kids to Dingle during the Mid-term break from school Excited to show off their latest friends The Humboldt Penguins and of course we cant forget to mention the Sharks, Rays, Jellyfish Otters & more and what about the beautiful butterflies! Yes it really is a fun dayout for ALL the family so get planning your Day Out... Remember Adventure starts at Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium ...
Ballyroe
Shows A Big 'Thank You' to Their Winning Accommodation Team!
Monday 04th October was the National Accommodation Employee Appreciation Day in association with the Irish Accommodation Services Institute (IASI). To show their gratitude and appreciation and to recognise their wonderful contribution to the Ballyroe Heights team, owner John Collins , his son Jonathan and their senior team rewarded their outstanding accommodation team with a delicious lunch with bubbles. The IASI is a national body, which represents the professional interests of the accommodation sector and promotes best practice standards. The IASI annual
awards recognise those who are driving standards within the accommodation services industry. The judging criteria focus is primarily on the cleanliness and tidiness of the applicant buildings and applicants must score over 80% to pass. These awards are the only awards in Ireland exclusively dedicated to the accommodation sector. Says John "Our amazing team has won four gold and two silver in these prestigious awards for achieving exceptional standards across a broad range of accommodation services including, servicing of guest bedrooms, washrooms and public areas.
A heartfelt thank you to our accommodation manager Sinead, and her team Shirley, Lucy, Aoife, Amanda, Susanne, Josie, Rebecca,
Kate, Sarah, Orlaith, Aoibhe and Dervilla, for the outstanding effort you put into your work, it is greatly appreciated."
Warriors Finally Off To A Winning Start
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors finally laid their season opening ghost to rest with a 92-78 win over local arch-rivals Team 360 Financial Killorgin at the Tralee Sports Complex on Saturday night. A big third quarter for the Warriors along with a fine display of outside shooting proved decisive as the home side managed to win the first game of the season since they joined the League in 2016. Warriors captain Fergal O’Sullivan capped a fine display of three point shooting by arcing in two big threes and Calixte finished the game on a high with two scores of his own to ensure that for the first time in their short history in Super League, the Warriors would claim a win in the first game of the season. Next up for the Garvey’s Tralee Warriors is an away trip to face Moycullen in the Kingfisher Arena on Sunday next the 17th October with a 3.00pm tip off.(read a report on the game in The Tralee Advertiser Sports pages)
No excuse not to travel when you're young!
Eurodesk Ireland, a free information service for young people seeking to volunteer, work, study and travel in Europe, is encouraging 18–20-year-olds in Ireland to apply for free rail travel passes as part of the EU-funded DiscoverEU initiative.
Applications are welcomed from this week on the DiscoverEU website and will close at 11am, on Tuesday, 26th October.
Working with youth organisations throughout Ireland, Eurodesk Ireland is on hand during the application period to provide reliable advice and support on accessing this opportunity.
“Having the opportunity to travel alone or with friends for the first time when you turn 18 can be such a significant experience, it’s so important that we make that opportunity available to as many young people from Ireland as possible,” said Eurodesk Ireland Coordinator, Malgorzata Fiedot-Davies.
“This is a valuable opportunity for young people to expand their comfort zones by exploring the rich cultural heritage and history of our European neighbours and develop openness to other cultures.
“Eurodesk Ireland provides information and support to young people looking to volunteer, work, study and travel in Europe all year round, and we’re ready to answer queries on the application process and to advise the young people selected on their travel plans for the European Year of Rail 2021. Whether they need information on travel destinations, budget accommodation or practical tips for travelling without their family for the first time, our network is here to help.”
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, eligibility has been extended to include all those born between 1st July 2001 and 31st December 2003, inclusively. In addition to a free rail pass, young people
travelling from Ireland to mainland Europe can apply for a free return flight to a chosen destination to begin and end their rail journey.
Launched in 2018, DiscoverEU empowers young people to take advantage of free movement around Europe to build confidence in their language skills, develop
independence, and connect with people across Europe. Since its launch in 2018, almost 70,000 young people across Europe have been awarded free travel passes. Successful applicants to the DiscoverEU initiative will be eligible for free rail travel for up to 30 days between the 1st March 2022 and 28th February 2023.
Norma Foley welcomes Minister for Health’s decision to reimburse lifesaving drug
Minister for Education and Kerry TD welcomes the Minister for Health’s announcement that the drug Zolgensma will be reimbursed for the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) for patients who meet the specified criteria. This decision, which represents a very significant development for the State as it is the first time Ireland has agreed to fund a drug for rare diseases, will ensure that a Killorglin child can now avail of this life altering treatment. Minister Foley said: “I have raised this issue several times with my Cabinet Colleague Minister Donnelly and highlighted the vital importance of this life saving drug for the benefit of patients including a young patient from Kerry. I am delighted with today's positive announcement”
SAF fund announces
€535,000
for MTU students
Minster for Education and Kerry T.D Norma Foley welcomes the announcement of €238,144 in funding for MTU Kerry campus students through the Student Assistance Fund (SAF). A further €301,000 in funding will be made available in funding for student mental health services across the entire MTU campus. The SAF provides financial support to full or part-time students who are experiencing financial difficulties while attending college. Minster Foley said: “I welcome this funding which will benefit students in two key areas. It will provide both financial assistance in addition enhanced to mental health and wellbeing supports. Students have endured an incredibly difficult 18 months due to Covid-19 and while they are now back on campus, some are still in need particular support –in both a financial and a wellbeing sense.”
HOGANS... A LITTLE HISTORY AND SEAN, THE NEW OWNER
Sean Lynch of Kerry Funeral Directors, Castlegregory recently purchased the business, after the passing of Gerard Hogan in 2020. He has been in the funeral business for over 30 years and together with John O’Rahilly (who worked with Gerard for many, many years), they have over 90 years of experience priding themselves on the care, sensitivity and attention to the deceased needs and loved one's requirements during this period of loss.
SERENITY GARDEN
Hogan's spacipus serenity garden provides a quite reflective space for families and close friends during a time of grief. The garden has its own water feature, seating and beautiful shrubs and flowers to help add to the calming nature.
OUR FAMILY ROOM
Sean believes that it is important to provide a separate space for families to take time out and has provided a lounge with a coffee/tea station as well as a piano.
PRIVATE CAR PARKING...
Hogans has a private car park at the rear of the building accomadating over 20 cars (front and rear)
OUR VIEWING ROOMS:
Hogan's funeral home has two large viewing rooms - 'The Rose Room' and 'The Fuchsia Room' which can accomadate the unique needs for families
SOME HISTORY OF THIS SPLENDID OLD BUILDING
PEOPLE ARE VERY WELCOME TO DROP IN TO HOGANS, TO VIEW THE PREMISES AND FACILITIES.
Hogan's building is full of character and charm. It was the old railway ticket office and station for the Tralee to Dingle Light Railway and Tramway. It operated from 1891 to 1953. The arches represent the entrances to the building at that time and the viewing rooms stone wall and hatches remain intact and represent a historic feature in the funeral home.
COMPETITION TIME
The Guys at Dubai Restaurant in Ashe street have gone Pizza mad in October. Ezz, a renowned Pizzaiolo, has joined up with owner Sabry to shake up the Pizza market in Tralee. Serving up a variety of 12' Sourdough Pizzas from Pepperoni to Sicilian to Mexican to their own Ashe Street Pizza (smoked chicken, pesto & more) They have a hot offer until Halloween (Oct 31st) to
to Enter.... Simply 'Like Share & Comment' on this Pizza Facebook Post and it could be you!
FOR A
(Closing date is Fri 22nd Oct, T & C's apply, the Prize is 4 Pizzas over 4 weeks)
You may have sampled the Thee OLD DAIRY Ice Cream in various stores all over Tralee over the Summer... Delicious , isn't it?
Based in BallySeedy Garden Centre, they have recently launched a fantastic range of Delicious, Creative Ice Cream Cakes perfect for that Special Occasion. "There isn't a cake that tastes or looks like it in Kerry " says Jamie Healy" The reaction has been huge, Birthdays , Confirmations, Retirements and we are now taking orders for Halloween Party cakes!" Sure who doesn't love Ice-Cream " laughs Jamie ." plus anyone who orders a Special Occasion Ice-Cream Cake in October will get their 2nd Order with us for HALF-PRICE"
To celebrate the launch of these Cakes, The Old Dairy are giving away to 2 lucky Tralee Advertiser readers, their choice of a Special Occasion Ice-Cream Cake
Simply 'Like Share and Comment " on this Facebook Post in The Old Dairy Facebook page AND YOU COULD WIN!
(Closing date is Friday 22nd Oct, T & C's apply)
The Old Dairy Company, BallySeedy Garden Centre CALL: 083-3615665
Kellihers Garage, Tralee Appointed as The Sole Toyota Dealer for Kerry
As Kellihers enter into our 86th year of living and breathing motor cars we are delighted and proud to be appointed sole dealers for the Kingdom of Kerry for the sale and maintenance of the worlds NO1 selling car Brand,Toyota.
County Limerick
Tralee
County Cork
Tim Keiher
Help! Can the guys from Atom rejuvenate my old Bike?
Anyone have an old bike sitting in the shed or garage that they don't want to throw out But ...think they probably should!!
Well thats me! Yes I have
a lovely red Giant Racer (Vintage at this stage but pretty good ) but also in the back of my shed sits my old faithful mountain bike, sadly neglected these days as
my sons used to use it more than me.Thats not the case any more , as life is scooping them up now. So I thought I'd give Adam and Thomas at Atom Bike Fixers a call to see their opinion on my old black 'Carrera 'Mountain bike. These guys are the experts when it comes to all things Bike and as their ad says (see the back of this magazin), they are passionate about bikes for over 20 years..I mean they have chain oil as blood! So up they came in one of their well decked out Mobile bike repair Vans and Tomas rolled it inside to take it away . But not before Adam cast his experienced eye over it and commented on some of the (few) good points my bike still had ...Saddle still good. No cracks in tyres , Chain gone though! But we will have to wait and see how they report
back with their findings. Interestingly Tomas also noted that my 'Carrera ' bike was a 'Midrange Mountain Bike from the Halfords range ..whether that is good or bad remains to be seen ...These guys pride themselves on being able to keep your bike on the road and not at anywhere near the cost of a new bike... so fingers crossed.. I'll keep you posted!
Some lovely photos of the cyclists taking part last Saturday ..see if you recognise anyone! (photos sent in by Maura Sullivan)
Rockies topple Templenoe!
The Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Football Championship semi-final in Connolly Pk.....Austin Stacks 3-9 v Templenoe 0-4 All pics by AUSTIN STACK CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER, Adrienne McLoughlin. The ‘Man-of-the-Match’ Award, sponsored by Celsius Menswear, Castle St, Tralee, is presented to Paul O’Sullivan (AdeS) by The Rock Chairman, Billy Ryle, after the Austin Stack Club’s defeat of An Teampall Nua in the semi-final of the Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Championship.
End of Season celebrations for Austin Stack Girls
On Sunday last the girls’ section of The Austin Stack Club held the annual end-of-year celebrations.. medals were presented, jerseys, sponsored by Lidl and presented by Michael Collins Manager of Lidl (and Austin Stack Club Coach), were presented, a JigSaw promotion [sláinte aigne – sláinte choirp] was held and training took place. What a busy Black’n’Amber morning! What a busy club! Club photographer, Adrienne McLoughlin, was also busy with this and other weekend club events.
Kerins O Rahillys enjoy their Family & Community Day
Donal Rahilly KLGFA presenting Kerins O’ Rahilly’s proud Captain Jennifer Murphy with the U17C Championship trophy after their win v MKL
Happy out is Dara Carroll enjoying a tasty cupcake at Kerins O’ Rahilly’s Family Fun Day for the greater community
Charlie O’ Connor looking on as Kerins O’ Rahilly’s Sennait Forster gives Kitty Bowler a jockey back..great fun!
BUDGET
2022
The Road to Recovery Overview
Ministers, Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrathʼs Budget has bee n made with the objective of recovering from the Covid 19 pandemic, restoring public services and livin g standards and repairing public finances. It focuses on the significant impact of the Covid 19 pandemic w ith measures and reliefs aimed at sectors hit the hardest. While the extension in the commercial rates waiver for quarter 4 and retention of the 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sector are welcome present ly, its increase to 13.5% in September 2022 will affect those businesses in Kerry significantly. The Budget focuses primarily on increased welfare benefits and addresses investment in healthcare, housing and cl imate change.
Summary Main Points
The main discussion points in the budget were as follows:
• Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme extended until 30 April 2022. Closed to new employers from 1 January 2022.
• VAT rate reduction for the hospitality and tourism sector remains at 9% until 31 August 2022
• New 3% Zoned Land Tax to encourage use of land for building homes
• Help to Buy Scheme continued at current rates for 2022
• Income tax bands and tax credits increased
• Packet of 20 cigarettes to rise by 50 cent
• Increases in welfare payments
• Carbon tax increased by €7.50 per tonne
• Changes to VRT
Personal Taxation
• Standard rate band increased by €1,500
• Personal tax credit increased by €50 to €1,700
• Employee tax credit increased by €50 to €1,700
• Earned income credit increased by €50 to €1,700
• USC rate band increased from €20,687 to €21,295
• Income tax deduction of 30% for working from home for vouched utility expenses and broadband
• Relief for pre-letting expenses extended for 3 years
Farming Health
• General stock relief continues to 31 December 2024
• Stock relief for young trained farmers and farm partnerships and young trained farmer stamp duty relief continues to 31 December 2022
• Flat rate VAT addition reduced from 5.6% to 5.5%
• Extension of free GP care to children aged 6 &7
• Drug payment scheme threshold lowered to €100
Business
• Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme graduated until 30 April 2022. Closed to new employers from 1 January 2022.
• Employment Investment Incentive scheme for start-ups extended for 3 years
• Corporation tax relief for start up companies extended to 5 years
Childcare
• Maternity benefit and parental leave payments increased by €5 per week
• Parent’s benefit extended by 2 weeks to 7 weeks from July 2022
Social Protection
• Minimum wage increased by 30cent to €10.50 per hour
• Weekly welfare payments increased by €5 per week
• Old age pension payments increased by €5 per week
• Living alone allowance increased by €3
• Back to school clothing allowance increased by €10
• Domiciliary care allowance increased to 6 months
• Carers allowance income and capital disregard increase
• Disability allowance means increased
• Fuel allowance increased by €5 per week
• 100%Christmas bonus for welfare recipients
Environment/ Motoring
• Carbon taxes increased by €7.50 per tonne
• Increase in VRT rates
• €5,000 relief for Battery Electric Vehicles extended to 31 December 2023
• Accelerated capital allowances for gas vehicles and refuelling equipment extended for 3 years
• 50% discount on public transport fares for persons aged 19-23
Business Reaction
Education
• Increase in maintenance grant by €200
• Qualifying income threshold increased by €1,000
• Qualifying distance for non-adjacent rate reduced from 45km to 30km
• Contribution fee of €200 for PLC course abolished
Other Taxes
• Corporation tax increased to 15% for turnover exceeding €750 million (12.5% for other companies)
• Zoned Land Tax of 3% on residential land with two and three year lead in times
• 50% Excise relief to independent small brewers
• New tax credit for digital gaming sector
• No change in 33% tax rate for Capital Gains Tax or Inheritance Tax
• No changes in gift or inheritance tax thresholds
“Now we can begin to turn to the future, a future we can face with a new sense of hope, but also acknowledging that the road ahead is uncertain” – Minister Michael McGrath
“The budget is disastrous with no ambition to stimulate and revitalise the tourism industry, which has been one of the worst hit by the pandemicʼ - The Restaurants Association of Ireland
"Overall, the Budget is an underwhelming one for farmers“ – Tim Cullinan, IFA President
"Todayʼs decision to extend the EWSS until 30 April 2022, avoiding any cliff edge, will come as a major relief for many small businesses that are still not operating at full capa city, for example in the tourism, hospitality and entertainment sectors. These supports cannot last forever, but their presence over the last 18 months has been an example of a targeted partnership-based approach by the stat e which has kept many businesses afloat."
– Norah Collender, Chartered Accountants Ireland
John Canty & Co are delighted to welcome you to our offices on Denny Street!
(opp. The Grand Hotel)
Proud of our expertise in:
• Specialist Tax Services
• Business Start Ups
We look forward to meeting you!
AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...
from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance
There’s Nothing Fishy About This
By Georgie Downes
Make sure you have a lemon handy, and possibly a dollop of tartar sauce, because if you like fish, you’re in for a treat. Quinlan’s have opened a cutting-edge fish counter in Dunnes Stores on the North Circular Road, selling their signature, award-winning, fresh-from-the-ocean fare, so now everyone can enjoy the wonderful taste of Irish seafood, seven days a week.
This is Quinlan’s third location in Tralee. Their flagship shop and seafood restaurant at The Mall in the town centre
has been a family favorite for years, and they recently opened a take-away and fish shop in the Horan Centre where hungry punters can get delicious deep-fried fish and chips to go, from 12pm - 8pm Tuesdays to Sundays, or wet fish to prepare at home, Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 6pm.
Quinlan’s pride themselves on their culinary expertise, and rightly so. This year, they took away two gold medals in the Blas Na HEireann Irish Food Awards for their Superior
Smoked Salmon and their Porcupine Scampi while their Seafood Chowder won them a very respectable bronze.
Liam Quinlan, CEO of Quinlan’s Fish, couldn’t be happier with the new developments.
“Expanding outside our own independent shops is something completely new for us and we are really excited for this new venture. We’re delighted with the response from our customers so far.
SPOTTED ON THE STREET!
A huge thank you also to all our team and to our local tradesmen who did such a fantastic job on making both our new fish counters look so state of the art. And a huge thank you to all our loyal customers both in Kerry and further afield who have supported us throughout the years. Pop in to see us soon!”
So whether you like yours battered, poached, fried or baked, get down to Quinlan’s and enjoy the mouth-watering, life-affirming taste of the sea.
Scaling new heights at Kellihers Mills!
Conor Enright & Cathal Murphy (Both 16 ) from Tralee and Lixnaw elated at John Mitchells Club after a tough 125km cycle last weekend raising funds for Kerry Hospice and Kerry Samaritans
The Start of another lovely Wall Painting in Garveys Car Park
TRALEE ADVERTISER
HEALTHY RECIPES
WHAT TO ADD? WHY ADD CHUTNEY OF COURSE!
Chutney is a favorite condiment for everything from cheese to roasts. Spicy or savory , it originated in India as part of the family of condiments or sauces in Indian Cuisine. Did you know that Chutney was originally developed as a method of preserving food and vegetables dating back to 500 BC? Usually they are grouped into either sweet or hot categories . This sweet-and-smoky version is perfect with crackers as a starter, spread on a grilled cheddar sandwich or served with roasted pork
BACON, FENNEL AND APPLE CHUTNEY
INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 pound applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1/2 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 medium fennel bulb—halved, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice—plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Granny Smith apple—peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 30 baguette slices, brushed with olive oil and toasted
METHOD
Heat a large pan add the bacon and cook over moderate heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the fat from the pan.
Add the onion to the pan and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the diced fennel, thyme, garlic and apple. Cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the fennel seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar and fennel fronds. Remove the chutney from the heat, season with salt and pepper and let cool to room temperature. Discard the thyme, stir in the bacon and serve the chutney with the toasts.
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
Recipes by Chef Noel
22
ADVERTISINGTORQUING CARS!
UK FUEL CRISIS BRINGS OUT THE WORST IN PEOPLE '
Britain's fuel crisis has sparked more mass brawls and led to one pair of 'idiots' illegally filling a bucket with fuel as it was revealed soldiers will start to drive tankers by the weekend amid fears the chaos at the pumps could last until the end of October. As drivers queued through the night outside petrol stations for the sixth day running, ever-increasing swathes of the economy and public services also continued to be hit with school buses cancelled, blood deliveries stopped, nurses sleeping on wards and up to a third of London's black cabs now parked up with empty tanks. Tensions are again running high motorists accused each other of jumping queues or taking too much fuel with the latest violence taking place in Epping, Essex, yesterday. The fight spilled out into the traffic as one man involved said repeatedly: 'You didn't need it', while throwing punches and kicks before other drivers broke them up.While such is the desperation for petrol, and the shortage of jerry cans, footage has emerged of two men filling a bucket lined with a black binliner with unleaded. Speaking for the first time as the crisis approached a week, Boris Johnson last night urged frustrated drivers to remain calm yesterday as violent scenes compared to the 'Wild West' erupted at petrol stations around the country.
Fist fights are regularly breaking out and one driver even threatening another with a knife. The ugly confrontations led to fears among police chiefs that officers may be drafted in to guard garages if the crisis continues.Petrol stations face disruption for up to a month even if panic buying stops, industry figures have warned as the Army is set to start driving fuel tankers to petrol stations this week - despite Mr Johnson's claim petrol panick-buying is 'stabilising'.The Prime Minister was accused of a 'half-baked' response to the fuel crisis earlier tonight as he dismissed calls for key workers to get priority at petrol stations. Industry sources have told The Times that disruption could carry on for weeks, even if panic buying dies down, due to the time it would take to restock petrol stations. One source said they expected BP to keep tackling issues throughout next month.
THE AYGO X: TOYOTA TO UNVEIL NEW CITY CAR
Toyota's next-generation city car will be a compact urban crossover that will be unveiled next month, according to reports. It was previewed earlier this year with a concept called the Aygo X Prologue.I remember there was quite a fuss made of it on the basis there was nothing else like it on the market. If they carry even half the looks and pzazz over from concept to production, we could be in for a special treat.I suppose it comes as no surprise then to learn the new car will be called the Aygo X.According to Autocar, the motoring giant claims it will be unique in its market.It replaces the current Aygo city car. However, while it will still reflect the image of an Aygo in overall terms, the car will look a lot more dynamic. And, of course, it will sit a good deal higher off the ground to justify its crossover nomenclature.By the way, Toyota seemingly wants us to pronounce the ‘X’ as “cross” in keeping with other crossover-styled models such as the new Yaris Cross.
UK COUPLE 'IMPOUND ' CAR ILLEGALLY PARKED ON THEIR DRIVEWAY
A UK couple have been slammed as 'morally bankrupt' after 'impounding' a car mistakenly parked on their driveway and demanding the owner cough up £100 to release it - but the police say it is perfectly 'legal'. Barry Newton and his girlfriend Zoe Hameston were baffled when they found the blue Peugeot parked at their home in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, without their permission last week. The pair took to Facebook to try and track down the stranger, insisting the owner move their car. But soon took matters into their own hands by blocking it in with their own vehicles, and saying it would cost £100 to release it.
But when police were called to the scene they determined that 'no crimes were committed' by either party and so could only offer guidance on the matter.The car's owner, apparently the victim of a parking app scam, is believed to have been forced to pay the £100 cash fee to be able to leave with their vehicle. JustPark confirmed that the rogue parker had used their app but had fallen victim to a 'potentially fraudulent listing' and apologised to them for having to pay out the £100.However JustPark slammed the couple's decision to 'take the law into their own hands and impound' the car as 'completely disproportionate' and said they had 'reacted inappropriately'. Officers attended the address in Haltwhistle and offered advice to both parties but in the end it is believed the owner of the 'impounded' car was forced to pay up the £100 cash fee to be able to leave with their vehicle.
TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER
FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR
WHAT DID THE BUDGET DO FOR SPORT?
As I am writing this the dissecting of the budget is continuing and it’s probably fair to say that there was something small for nearly everyone on one hand while on the other the rising cost of living will take that and more back. But I will leave the analysis to those much more qualified than me. However from a sporting point of view it will be interesting to see if there is anything extra for clubs and Leagues – especially those who own their own venues. There has been some Covid recompense through the various sports governing bodies but those running venues like Austin Stack Park, Mounthawk Park home of the KDL, the Tralee Sports Complex, the Oyster Oval cricket ground, Tralee boxing and tennis clubs etc and the clubs in all sports who have venues had little or no income for over 18 months but still had costs like insurance, rates, power, general maintenance. These venues were never more important than they have been in the last few months since they re-opened especially from an underage point of view. This is the same in every town and city in the country and it should be acknowledged by a proper financial package from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture that will make up for the monies that they lost during their 18 months of lockdown.
GOOD WEEKEND ON THE COURT AND THE PITCH FOR KERRY SIDES: WARRIORS WIN OPENER FOR THE FIRST TIME:
The weekend of October 9th and 10th was a good one for Garvey’s Tralee Warriors and Austin Stacks. And it was an especially memorable one for the Warriors head coach as he won his first game in charge after a long wait since he was appointed and then his wife Ursula gave birth to their new baby. It was 581 days since the Warriors beat the Dublin Lions in early March 2020 in the Sports Complex, a sad day as the legendary Tralee sports reports / contributor Timmy Sheehan passed away. And of course the Warriors and the Stacks were two of Timmy’s great loves and he was remembered in the Complex by the Warriors PR Officer and game-caller Alan Cantwell.
On the court in the InsureMyVan.ie Men’s SuperLeague the other Kerry side, now under the Team 360 Financial Killorglin banner, were the visitors. After a tight opening quarter the Warriors led 21-20 but by the half time break this lead was out to 12. After the break a barrage of three pointers – two each from Fergal O’Sullivan and Ronald Elksnis put the Warriors in control and on the way to a 92-78win – the first season since their return to top level basketball that they have won their opening night game.
Newcomers Aaron Calixte and Nikolo Rosa both impressed on their debut’s and ended with 21 points each as did Ronalds Elksnis who shot 15 points.
This Sunday the Warriors are away to Moycullen with tip-off in the Kingfisher Arena at 3Ppm.
STACKS THROUGH TO CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DECIDER:
With the Club Championship final on the day after the basketball game Kieran Donaghy did not line out for Warriors but if he knew that the Stacks win over Templenoe would be by such a wide margin he could have played both games!!
The Black and Amber are into their third Club Championship Final in a row following a 3-09 to 0-04 win over Templenoe. It was a game of two halves for the Stacks as they led 0-04 to 0-02 at the half and then they added 3-05 in the second half. Michael O’Gara combined with Donaghy to set up Shane O’Callaghan for the opening goal, Brendan O’Sullivan got the second and Darragh O’Brien the third from the penalty spot. PaulO’Sullivan was awarded the Celsius Menswear Man of the Match Award.
In the other semi-final Kenmare Shamrocks were the winners beating Dingle 0-17 to 1-13 and the two sides will meet in the Club Championship this Sunday in the Fitzgerald Stadium throwing in at 3 pm.
STAYING WITH THE STACKS:
The minors will play East Kerry this Saturday at 3pm in Miltown in the County Championship quarter with the winners due to face the winner of North Kerry and St Brendan’s the following weekend.
The club wishes its former player Billy Sheehan all the best as he takes the reins of the Laois footballers for the new season.
Lotto – there was no winner of the e3,000 jackpot from the number drawn 3, 13, 15 and 28 and this Monday nights jackpot will be e3,050.
STACKS JUVENILES- The Academy is down to the last two Sundays ending with a Super Sunday on October 24th. The u9’s are heading to Milltown for a big blitz this Saturday. The Bracker Regan Cup tournament will also be completed by October 24th. For the u11’s the John Galvin Trophy is on this Sunday.
The 13’s played Churchill in the final round of the Timberland Kitchens and Flooring Tralee and St Brendan Board League Division 1. The sides were level at the break but Churchill went on to take the win 0-11 to 0-09.
The C team are in the final of the Division 3 Town League against Kerins O’Rahillys A team with the date and time TBC. They beat Ardfert B to reach the final.
COLLEGES UP DATE
In the O’Sullivan Cup Tralee CBS defeated Pobalscoil Sliabh Luachra in their semi-final with Colaiste na Sceilge winning the other last four games. Gaelcholaiste in Tralee are in the Moynihan Cup final this Wednesday Mercy Mounthawk play St Michaels Listowel in the Eamon Donoghue Cup this Wednesday. The Green u15’s have their semi-final of the Brother Colm Taft against the Sem this Wednesday as well.
PARNELL’S NEWS:
The u12’s were in the County League final in Crotta at the weekend. The format was a three game blitz with the boys defeating the hosts in the first game and then narrowly seeing off Ballyduff. Firies had also won their two games so it was a winner takes all and in the end Firies took a narrow victory. The Parnells boys will be a little disappointed to fall at the final hurdle but can be very proud of their six wins from seven games.
The u14 girls also went down in their Division 1 Shield Final to Cillard after putting in another very good performance as they did all year where their commitment was exemplary. The club is delighted to have raised over e4500 from the Run4Pieta fundraiser. Donations can still be made athttps:// bit.ly/tp4un4pieta.
KERINS O’RAHILLYS NOTES:
With the weather cooperating there was a great turn-out for the Kerins O’Rahillys Mega Family Fun Day. The kids really enjoyed all the games and treats while for the adults it was a great time to catch up with friends from the area around the club.
The day also doubled as the end of another wonderfully successful Academy where the young players have really shown an improvement in their skills thanks to the dedicated coaches.
The u12 Girls played their outstanding Town League game against Na Gaeil while the Strand Road Blues were due to play St Pats in the Town League final. The u16’s are also set to play in mid-week. Well done to the U17 girls who won the C Championship defeating MKL Gaels 4-10 to 1-07.
Lotto: There was no winner from the numbers drawn 1,5,8 and 32 with the next jackpot being e2,100.
EXCITING NEW ROLE FOR DAMIEN LOCKE:
Tralee’s Damien Locke, a vastly experienced soccer coach, has been appointed Munster Technological University Kerry Soccer Development Officer.
Qualified to UEFA A Licence level Damien, after his playing days locally were over, was with Wexford’s League of Ireland side and has worked with the Republic of Ireland senior side as a Performance Analyst before taking up a Technical Director role in the US. MTU said they were delighted to welcome Damien and wishes him all the best and were looking forward to the year ahead while Damien said that it’s “a very exciting role and I can’t wait to get started. I hope to build a sense of community around the MTU Kerry Soccer Club that will support the students as much as possible during their time with us and beyond.
TRALEE BAY SWIMMERS NEED YOUR SUPPORT: It is the start of the Awards season and one of the earliest is the ILDSA Awards –the Irish Long Distance Swimming
Association. Voting is open until the 17th of October and a number of Tralee Bay Swimming club members, swimmers and organisers have been nominated in various categories. These include Rory Kirby – A1 Best New Male for his Blennerville to Fenit Island 10km swim, A2 Best New Female Caroline Corkery – Maharees to Fenit 11km swim, B3 Female Swimmer of the Year Elaine Burrows Dillane and C1 Sheena Patterson Spirit of Open Water Swimming Award – Kevin Williams. Elaine has also been nominated for the Open Water Swim Performance of the Year as the first lady to complete the triple-crown and also for the D2 Paraic Casey Munster Swimmer of the Year where Rosie Foley has also been nominated.
The Across the Bay Challenge, in aid of the Fenit RNLI (Kevin Williams) and the Maharees to Fenit (Wild Water Adventures) have been nominated as the Best Organised Swims. You can vote for your choices on the Tralee Bay Swimming Clubs Facebook page.
CYCLE SUCCESS:
Well done to Michael Mannix and all those involved in the charity cycle that saw over 140 set out from John Mitchels grounds in Ballyseedy tackling two routes to raise money for the Kerry Branch of the Samaritans and the Kerry Hospice Foundation.
CYCLISTS SUCCESS:
Tralee has another cycling national champion with Tralee Manor West’s Jerry McCarthy taking gold in the Masters National Hill Climb Championship that took place at Killarainy near Moycullen in Co. Galway. Jerry clocked 5.29.06 and was a whopping 15 seconds clear of Dublin Wheelers Eamonn Byrd who was second.
In the Men’s Event Killarney CC’s Conor Kissance took third in 4.54.10 with the win going to Joel Luke (UCD CC) who clocked 4.48.56.
TRALEE RACERS TO TAKE ON BEST: Tralee motorcycle racer Emmet O’Grady will race in the final round of the British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch with road racing legend Michael Dunlop also in the field.
ON THE GREEN’S PITCH AND PUTT NEWS- Deerpark hosted the final Scratch Cup of the season with 135 playing in perfect conditions. Irish number 1 and Deerpark chair Damien Fleming took the senior event on countback from the National Men’s Matchplay holder Limerick’s Kieran Earls.
Declan Kelly, on countback, took the O’Callaghan’s Coach Holiday Intermediate title in a clean sweep for Deerpark with Erin Moloney second and Ger O’Connor third.
The Tadgh’s Boutique Junior section went to Michael O’Donoghue from Tipperary Hills while the Ladies Cup was won by Paula Nolan from Cork’s Rocklodge club.
All that is left is the County Matchplay Championships which will be held over the October Bank Holiday weekend with entries to Board Sec/ PRO Jason O’Connor by October 20th. Play will be Sunday and Monday if needed.
with “The Voice” Pat Harnett
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LAUGHTER ....THE BEST MEDICINE !
A MAN REALLY HATED HIS WIFE’S CAT
One day, he put the cat in his car and took it to the end of the block and let it go. When he got home he saw that the cat had beat him home.
Undeterred, he put the cat in the car and took it a few miles across the city and tossed it out the car again. Upon returning home, he was astonished to see that the cat had beat him home again.
Determined at this point, the man took the cat and drove him across the city, over the river, through the woods, and clear across three counties before putting the cat outside and driving off.
Several hours later the man’s wife was at home when the phone rang. She picked up and it was her husband.
“Is the cat there?” He asked.
“Yes…” she replied.
“Well put him on the phone, I’m lost”
IN THEIR 5TH MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY THE GUY TOOK HIS WIFE TO CHINA
When he came back his friend asked him “what did you do for the anniversary?”
“I took her to china”, the man said. his friend: “wow, that was only for your 5th anniversary, I wonder what you gonna do for your 50th one?”
he replied: “I’m gonna go get her back”.
WHAT A WEIRD DAY! FIRST I FOUND A HAT FULL OF MONEY.
Then I was followed around by some guy with a guitar.
COUGH MIXTURE
The pharmacist walks into the store to find a guy leaning heavily against a wall.
He asks the blonde clerk: “What’s with that guy over there by the wall?”
The blonde clerk responds: “Well, he came in here this morning to get something for his cough. I couldn’t find the cough syrup, so I gave him a bottle of laxative.”
The pharmacist said:”You can’t treat a cough with a laxative!”
The blonde clerk responds,”Of course you can! Look at him, he’s afraid to cough!”
SON ASKS HIS FATHER WHY DOES HE SPEAK SO LIGHTLY AT HOME?
Father replies because there is artificial intelligence that listens to everything we say. Son laughs, the dad laughs, Alexa laughs
A MAN WAS DRIVING WHEN HE NOTICED THE FLASH OF A TRAFFIC CAMERA.
He figured that his picture had been taken for speeding, even tough he knew he wasn’t. Just to be sure, he went around the block and passed the same spot, driving even more slowly. Again the camera flashed. Thinking he was funny, he drove by at a snail’s pace. Two weeks later, he received five tickets in the mail for driving without a seatbelt.
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