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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE
Photos by John Cleary
ABOVE: The Chain Gang ladies taking part in the annual cycle on Saturday morning throughout Kerry after the Beara Peninsula recently, from left Eileen Nagle, Sharon Cahill, Triona O’Farrell, Maura Sullivan and Eileen O’Shea.
ABOVE: Chain Gang about to leave headquarters at the Meadowlands Hotel on Saturday morning for one of their annual Trips, from left Mike Dennehy, Declan Murphy and Brian Neenan.
ABOVE: Blennerville Bridge, and Blennerville Pier, where the Jeanie Johnston sailed with Irish Immigrants to America during the famine, also showing Tralee Bay, Slieve Mish Mountain, Brandon Point, Blennerville Wind Mill.
ABOVE: Fenit, Tralee Bay, showing where new road to the Lighthouse might begin near the Swimming slip.
ABOVE: The Chain Gang Cycling Club back home after their 5 day Cycling jaunt in Mallorca and Beara Peninsula last weekend, pictured on Saturday morning about to take the Kerry roads in their stride.
ABOVE: Chain Gang about to leave headquarters at the Meadowlands Hotel on Saturday morning for one of their annual Trips, from left Sharan Cahill, Tommy O’Sullivan, Eileen Nagle and Maura Sullivan who both covered the Beara Peninsula last weekend
ABOVE: Chain Gang Cyclists prepare for a spin to North Kerry on Saturday morning. The Club spent a recent 5 day trip in Mallorca and last weekend covered the Beara Peninsula, no stopping this club for new roads.
HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED
Housekeeper Required weekly on a part time basis, in a well-established Guesthouse in the heart of Tralee for all aspects of room preparation. Working alongside a very experienced team.
We would love for you to be our next team member. Send your CV to info@traleetownhouse.com
‘Flying High’ – Blue Flags Raised On Kerry’s Beaches
The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney has raised one of Kerry’s 15 Blue Flags at the Ladies’ Beach in Ballybunion this week to coincide with lifeguards taking up their duties on the county’s beaches this weekend. The high standard of the coastal environment in Kerry was recognised recently with the awarding of 15 Blue Flags for Kerry beaches and coastal amenities for 2022, the highest number in the country.
Kerry retained its existing 14 Blue Flags, including 12 at beaches and one each at the Portmagee Seasonal Pontoon (Operated by Kilrush Maritime Ltd) and Fenit Marina as well as regaining the Blue Flag at Ballybunion North, bringing the total to 15.‘I was delighted to raise the flag at Ladies’ Beach which regained its Blue Flag for 2022,’ said Cllr Moloney.
‘Blue Flags are a very important internationally recognised indicator of the quality of a beach environment, and it is very encouraging that Kerry has emerged as the national leader in this regard.’
The decision of the International Blue Flag jury was announced recently sees the following beaches and marinas awarded Blue Flags for 2022: Rossbeigh, Ballybunion South, Ballybunion North, Ballyheigue, Fenit, Maherbeg, Kells, Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane), White Strand, Baile an Sceilg (Ballinskelligs), Banna, Fionntrá (Ventry), Inch, Fenit Marina and Portmagee Seasonal Pontoon.
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Best Day Yet at St Pats Dingle Way Challenge!
Last Sunday saw St. Pats GAA host their Dingle Way Challenge with the aim to raise funds for the development projects the club is undertaking to enhance our facilities for our players, members and the greater community in general, and it was a resounding success! The weather on the morning was rain as participants for the Ultra route gathered at the clubhouse as early as 4.30am for registration and briefing on safety from the organising committee. The walk itself was 46km long for the very fit ultraparticipants, which was broken down into 4 stages as walkers got to experience the Dingle Peninsula such as Macha Na Bó, Annascaul Lake and Camp to name but a few.
Participants were treated to breakfast in Annascaul and lunch at Camp Schoolhouse. This year’s walk was the
most challenging especially travelling over Macha Na Bó, but guts and perseverance prevailed as participants were greeted at the finishing line by members of the organising committee with a DWC medal, water and lots of refreshments. The first Ultra Man to arrive at the finishing line was Gary Scollard and First Woman in the Ultra was Loretto O Sullivan.
After all the walking was done, all were invited to sit down under our marquee for a BBQ, Beer or wine for the ladies or men and a chance to interact with other walkers and members of the community. Overall, the event was the most successful to date with nearly 300 participants ensuring that all the hard work put by the committee and club in general paid off. The club would like to use this opportunity to thank
our main sponsors, Poff Motors and 3D Personnel and all the other businesses who contributed to this event by providing services, food, drinks and donating generously. We encourage all our club members to support these businesses in any way they can. Many thanks to Derryquay ICA for helping with the catering, our club members and members of the general public who supported the event by participating and contributing in some small ways to the smooth running of this event. Thank you to the Red Cross and First Responders who helped on the day of the walk. Well done to the organising committee for the meticulous planning in ensuring everything ran like clockwork and to anyone who gave their time in the led up to the event. Thank You to James Dowling for MC for the day announcing
our participants in. Finally, a huge thanks goes to all the walkers who participated and ensured that it was a success. It wouldn’t have happened without your participation, and we appreciate it.
Have you got a talented performer in the family?
Siamsa Tíre are hosting their annual auditions on the 16th, 17th, and 18th of June
Have you got a talented performer in the family? A child who loves singing, dancing, and shining in the limelight? If so, they may be interested in auditioning for the National Folk Theatre of Ireland’s three-year training programme at Siamsa Tíre. These auditions are open to children between the ages of 7 and 12 and take place at three locations in Kerry. On Thursday June 16th, the children of North Kerry can audition in Teach Siamsa in Finuge from 6pm to 8pm. On Friday June 17th, it will be the turn of children in West Kerry with auditions in Teach Siamsa in Carraig from 6pm to 8pm. Then on Saturday June 18th, the action moves to Tralee where auditions will be held in Siamsa Tíre from 10am
to 5pm.
Children are asked to come to these auditions ready to perform an Irish dance step, a song, and/or a piece of music. The auditions are by appointment only and can be booked by ringing the Siamsa Tíre Box Office on 066 7123055.
“We are delighted at Siamsa to offer these annual auditions in-person this year. We look forward to meeting all the talent that our county of Kerry has to offer,” says Anne O’Donnell, Training and Development Officer with Siamsa Tíre.
The children lucky enough to pass the audition process will be invited to enrol in a three-year formal training programme of traditional Irish dancing, singing, and drama. Classes will take place weekly throughout the school year and after the three years, children will be offered
opportunities to perform on stage as part of Siamsa Tíre’s summer Festival of Folk. These auditions could be the first step in making your child’s performing dreams come true. For more information, visit www.siamsatire.com/events/ training.
Siamsa Tíre is incorporated in Ireland as a company limited by guarantee under company number 38483.
Siamsa Tíre’s Registered Charity Number (RCN) is 20009403 and CHY number is CHY 5842.
Féile LughnasadhMilltown Festival
July ‘22
The preparations continue for the free, family friendly festival coming your way from July 28th to August 1st. This festival of craic, ceoil and culture will feature a full program of events, headlined by Sharon Shannon on the gig rig. To help with preparations, the Milltown Listry Comhaltas branch who are hosting the event invite you to a table quiz in Larkin’s Bar, Milltown, on June 17th at 8, with teams of 4 at €40 per table. “Our quizzes are always a great night out, with plenty spot prizes and novelty rounds”, said organizer Owen O’Shea. “Come along with a team or on your own and we’ll sort you out”, added treasurer Vincent Prendergast. “All funds raised will help stage a full program of events over the five days in July/August, so it’s win-win for everyone.” The festival program will be launched shortly, so look out for the announcement of top trad entertainers who’ll be coming to Milltown this summer. Congratulations to the winners of the Faha Court quiz, Craig Elliot and Aisling Prendergast, with Carmel and Noel Kennedy.
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A ‘First Date’ Wins Best Dressed at Listowel Races
Judge Emily O’Donoghue, @ fashionablyfortyish wowed by the colour and sensational style at Listowel Races on Sunday 5th of June
A very Carrie Bradshaw inspired soft pink dress with full tulle skirt caught the eye of fashion judge Emily O’Donoghue and won Grace Flynn from Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, the coveted title of Listowel Races Best Dressed Lady at the June Bank Holiday meeting on Sunday (5th of June). Grace originally bought the dress from Phoenix V for her appearance on RTE’s programme ‘First Dates Ireland’. She paired it with a headpiece from Hats Amore
from Wexford and beautiful shoes by Kate Appleby. She received €500 in cash sponsored by Listowel Race Company and a beautiful bouquet of flowers sponsored by Emma in Betty McGrath Florists Listowel. First runner up was well known boutique owner, Diane Jeffers, resplendent in a chic fitted white dress with matching cape from Jasmine Tralee set off with a very Riviera style straw hat from Penneys. She won €250 and a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
This year, Ladies Day was extra special and also poignant - as Listowel Race Company and the people and
businesses of Listowel town - remembered a dedicated racer-goer and follower of fashion the wonderful Betty McGrath who sadly passed away after an illness last year. In her honour, there was a special category for the Most Fashion Forward Headpiece, and this was won by Denise O’Connor from Brosna in Co. Kerry. Denise wore a vibrant lime green, eye-catching mesh disc headpiece from Hat Hire by Caroline (Galway) paired with a beautiful sapphire blue suit. She won €250 sponsored by the traders of Listowel town, a specially commissioned headpiece by top award winning milliner Aoife Hannon and a voucher
from the Lingerie Rooms by Elaine Stack in Listowel. Each of the 7 other finalists received a complimentary bottle of Prosecco sponsored by John J Galvin.
The June Meeting is the first of two race meetings at the scenic Listowel Race Course, with the second 7 day Harvest Racing Festival meeting on from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th of September 2022. For more information on Listowel Races, www. listowelraces.ie #listowelraces ALL IMAGES ARE BY JK PHOTOGRAPHY
The Tan Yard,Killarney, wins YesChef Hotel Restaurant Award
Imagine a restaurant where the menu isn’t just curated around the best local ingredients, but filled with ingredients grown in the
O’Donoghue Ring Collection’s very own hydroponic farm. Where cocktails are shaken up with foraged botanicals, and craft beers
are hand selected from local microbreweries.
Where people gather to catch up and share a drink in a cool space with leather seating, tree branches and slick lighting, and now The Tan Yard restaurant , nestled in Kenmare Place, Killarney, has been recognised with YesChef Hotel Restaurant of the Year 2022.
Every year YesChef seeks out the very best talent across the island of Ireland to show well deserved recognition. YesChef Ireland is a unique publication which showcases the talent of chefs, restauranteurs and hoteliers across the land.
Will Fitzgerald, Head Chef of The Tan Yard and Chris McAteer, manager of The Tan Yard at YesChef Awards
“This is a win for not only our incredible team but also the incredible local suppliers that we take great pride in personally knowing such as the butchers, farmers, growers and fisherman”, says The Tan Yard Head Chef Will Fitzgerald
Spotted on the Street
The ‘NU Place’ is getting all the attention!
We caught up with Mark Leen outside Shaws this week and I told him I’d been watching him for the past number of months going in and out of this fabulous old building ( which he has since transformed as can be seen !) So whats happening Mark ? I asked him !
“Well , my wife Linda and I , have embarked on a new venture , opening this Saturday ,,,its a coffee house/ Deli serving delicious hot and cold food as well as sweet treats . Ice Cream etc . This building transformation certainly compliments and reinforces all the new activity taking place in this Lower Bridge St and Russell St
area “ says Mark . People will be able to sit outside this revitalised area , either outside our door or across the street and just enjoy Tralee . Our Coffee is from Peru and Tralee priest Fr David O Connor is working with the poorest of the poor over there and its from his village over there that this fantastic award winning Coffee originates from ..so he has been our connection over there ! We cant wait to get the feedback from the people of Tralee . Our opening hours initially are from 830am to 430pm Monday to Saturday and we are closed on Sundays for a rest “ Mark laughs . So best of luck on Saturday Guys !
Students of Kerry College, Clash Road Campus
pictured with their teachers Dorothy Byrne and Martha Flynn presenting a cheque to Catherine Gayson of ADAPT Kerry Women’s Refuge, Tralee following their organisation of a Sustainability event which raised almost €400.
Serious work going on in Russell st
Lovely seating area in the Wetlands ...Cafe opening soon !
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Fenit Funky Femmes to swim the English Channel this Weekend!
On Friday 10th June , TODAY , These Tralee Bay Swimmers collectively known as The Fenit Funky Femmes will head to Dover for their English Channel Relay Swim . Elaine Burrows Dillane , Aisling Brosnan , Caroline Corkery and Sandra Martin . You may have seen them training hard through tears and laughter over the last couple of years and now their dream becomes a reality ! Their Swim tide opens on Sunday 12th June and you will be able to track their swim all the way across the Channel ! Link soon . Best of Luck Ladies!
Kerry Hurling Fans at Kerry Airport!
Hurling 1 - Abbey, Lillian and Bobby Boyle Ballyduff, Co. Kerry, Jack and Fionn Molumphy, Ballyduff Upper, Co Waterford, Joseph Field, Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry at Kerry Airport before travelling to support Kerry versus Antrim in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final.
Spa NS wins €10,000 biodiversity garden in Applegreen BioDive competition
Spa National School in Tralee, has been named the overall winner of Applegreen’s BioDive sticker collection competition, in association with the education organisation Biodiversity in Schools.
Spa National School were the lucky winners from more than 120 other schools to win a biodiversity garden worth €10,000 by completing a classroom poster with stickers of native Irish animals, insects and plant life. The initiative, which saw more than 1,000 schools apply to take part, was run by Applegreen, the leading Irish roadside retailer. Applegreen’s BioDive campaign is designed to build awareness among primary school children, their families and local communities about the importance of biodiversity in Ireland. The initiative featured 120 collectible stickers to help students recognise distinct native flora and fauna.
Spa National School fully completed the BioDive poster with stickers of 120 native Irish species and was selected at random by Applegreen under assurance of external watchdog, Arthur Cox. The school’s Principal, Peter Linehan, says the entire school is looking forward to helping install its top prize of a biodiversity garden worth €10,000.
“Our entire school community worked together to collect all 120 BioDive stickers from our local Applegreen stores,” said Mr Linehan. “We are thrilled to have won and can’t wait to get started on our biodiversity garden. The pupils have some great design ideas for the garden and we are all very excited to welcome some new species to our school grounds as we continue our biodiversity support and education.”
Spa National School is an active Green School and has been awarded four separate flags, including the
biodiversity green flag by An Taisce for its environmental efforts. Applegreen’s BioDive ambassador, Éanna Ní Lamhna, says the Tralee school is a worthy winner of the BioDive campaign and can inspire other schools and students to take an interest in Irish biodiversity. BioDive is just one aspect of Applegreen’s sustainability programme as the company
continues transitioning towards a net zero carbon future. The roadside retailer is also investing in 100% renewable energy across its Irish operations; transitioning its company fleet to EV; developing zero food-waste programmes across stores; and planting 300,000 native trees around Ireland by 2023.
KIR Hurling 2 - Erin O’Connor Currow, Annie Galway, Kilmoyley, Róisín O’Regan, Ballyheigue, Norma O’Connor, Tralee at Kerry Airport before travelling to support Kerry versus Antrim in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final.
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Minister Donnelly visits Kerry Care Hub
Minister Stephen Donnelly visited the Kerry Integrated Care Hub for Older People, which is located at Balloonagh. The campus is also home to a Stroke Day Service offering a community-based programme supporting those with stroke and the Kerry Memory Technology Resource Rooms which showcases technologies and supports that can help people with memory difficulties.
Many of the services on the campus are a result of collaboration between the HSE/Cork Kerry Community Healthcare and Baile Mhuire Day Services.
Minister Donnelly met staff and patients at both the Kerry Integrated Care Hub for Older people and at Baile Mhuire Day Centre.
Kerry Group marks 50 years in business!
Chamber President Nathan O Donnell says “We would like to extend our congratulations to Kerry Group as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. Since opening its doors in 1972, Kerry Group has established itself as a global leader in the food industry.
From humble beginnings in Listowel to now employing over 22,000 people, representing 112 nationalities and spanning more than 50 countries. The success and growth of Kerry Group has contributed significantly to the town of Tralee and to the county of Kerry.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to wish Kerry Group the very best on this momentous occasion and continued success for the future.”- Nathan McDonnell, President of Tralee Chamber Alliance
O’Rahillys Ladies enjoying Féile
Aimee Turner and Lily Breen having a wonderful time at Féile with Kerins O’ Rahilly
They were beaten by St. Senans, Limerick in the final but a great achievement and an enjoyable day had by the young KOR
Kerins O’ Rahilly’s U15 Féile team who represented Kerry in division 2 Regional in Mallow last Saturday
Strand Road’s Frank O’ Connor who is always busy taking time out to watch his granddaughter Donna play in Féile Na nÓg
Happy boys … Kerins O’ Rahilly coaches Rory Molloy, Garry Meehan and Mark Higgins at Féile in Mallow
Taylor Stack with her Mom Tracey and sister Samhain who came to watch her and her team play in Mallow
Kerins O Rahillys U15 ladies represented Kerry in division 3 John West Féile Na nÓg last Saturday.
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We pick out some great photos posted on social media each week ...if you have any good ones please send them in... email traleeadvertiser@gmail.com or message us on our Facebook page... Enjoy!
And the latest from our Star of the Big (and small) Screen
Tim Landers ....
“The world premiere of Joyride the Olivia Colman movie shot in Tralee and Kerry last Summer, takes place on Tuesday 5th July at the Galway Film Fleadh in the Town Hall Theatre, Galway, I’ve a small role in it, excited to see it!
Congrats to Grace as she finally takes the Chair at KIFF!
Actor Dominic West and his wife Catherine enjoying Listowel Writers Week !
Dean & Donal from Ballygarry... who’s teaching who here???
A Blennerville Sunset! (credit Ballygarry House Hotel)
The Fiona K111 at Dingle Harbour (credit Keith Woodard)
AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...
from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance
Volunteers wanted for this year’s Tidy Towns
Do you fancy embracing your community spirit? Want to get involved in something special that will benefit your neighbourhood and help spruce up the streets? Great! Tralee Tidy Towns is urgently looking for volunteers to cover the next two months because June 11th marks the beginning of the official adjudication period for the National Tidy Towns Competition.
Over the past three years Tralee has steadily gained points in the Tidy Towns league table, having jumped 15 points since 2019 to our current score of 338. Tidy Towns isn’t just about litter-picking. Having said that, do we want more litterpickers? Yes please. But this year, there’s also a call out for gardeners, anyone handy with a paint brush, people who know their way around social media, or folks who just like to get out and socialise.
Tralee’s
By Georgie Downes
“We’d love to hear from anyone who wants to see Tralee look good. They could be residents, or business people or families who want to get out and participate in civic activities. Anyone who takes pride in their place.
We have the equipment, all we need are the people,” said Martha Farrell, Secretary of the Tralee Tidy Towns Committee.
There are three different groups of volunteers currently meeting in Tralee for litterpicking duty. The first group, organised by The Tralee Chamber Alliance, meets in the Brandon car park on Saturday mornings at 7.30am. The second group, Team Bramble, operate in conjunction with Tralee Lyons Club and meet in the Lidl car park on the Castlemaine Road at 10am on Sundays and the third group, the main
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If you’d like to get involved, contact info@tralee.ie or info@traleetidytowns.ie or private message the Tralee Tidy Towns Facebook page.
John Power President of Engineers Irl
John Power has been inaugurated as the 130th President of Engineers Ireland at the professional membership body’s AGM, held on Thursday evening, 2 June 2022.
The Tralee native succeeds Professor Orla Feely, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Impact at University College Dublin as President of the institution for the 2022/2023 session. A graduate of engineering from University College Dublin, Mr Power has completed a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering (MIE) and an MBA. Following graduation, he began working as a Technical Advisor with General Electric in the USA and South America. In 1978, Mr Power joined ESB, where over a 30-year career,
he enjoyed a number of diverse roles in Engineering Management, Marketing and Corporate Change before becoming HR Manager in ESB Networks, Executive Director in ESBI, and finally, Head of ESB Corporate Affairs.
Mr Power is also a former Director General of Engineers Ireland (2007 – 2015) where he greatly enhanced the profile of the profession by highlighting the contribution of engineering to the quality of all our lives.
Now practicing as an Executive Coach, Mr Power deploys his broad career experience supporting others. He graduated with his Executive Coaching qualification from the UCD Smurfit Business School in 2016 and is an accredited
Senior Executive Coach with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.
Commenting on his inauguration as President of Engineers Ireland, Mr Power said:
“I am deeply honoured to become President of Engineers Ireland and to represent our diverse and creative community of over 25,000 member-engineers. As President, I look forward to working with and for our engineering community who are critical to developing creative and sustainable solutions to benefit society and to support economic growth and development.”
For more information, visit: www.engineersireland.ie President of Engineers Ireland John Power is pictured alongside Vice Presidents Professor Edmond Harty and Laura Burke.
Tralee Tidy Towns team, meet on Wednesday evenings in Garvey’s car park at 7pm. So, what are you all waiting for? Marigolds
HEALTHY RECIPES
NOT EVERYONE LOVES PORK ! HAPPY BBQ!
Finally It’s grilling season... The great weather recently made sure of that... So time to dust off that BBQ Cover or pull it out of the shed! However, unlike me, not everyone loves pork, I don’t know why either... so here’s a chicken kebab recipe that will make them smile... Enjoy!
CHICKEN BOTI KEBABS
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
• Chicken
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 (2” piece) ginger, peeled
• 3 Tbsp. Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp. ground cumin
• 1½ lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces
• onions
• 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp. sumac
• 2 tsp. salt
METHOD
Hari chutney and assembly
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 green or red Thai chile, seeds removed if desired
• 1 garlic clove
• ½ cup coarsely chopped coriander
• ½ cup coarsely chopped mint
• 1 cup sour cream
• Vegetable oil (for grill)
• 4–6 brioche hot dog buns, split
• 1 English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced on a diagonal
Special equipment:
Four to six 8” metal skewers or bamboo skewers, soaked 30 minutes
Smash garlic with a mortar and pestle to make a paste (you should have 1 Tbsp.) and transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat process with ginger (you should also have 1 Tbsp. You can also finely chop and then smash the garlic and ginger with the side of a chef’s knife on a cutting board if you don’t have a mortar and pestle.) Add yogurt, oil, salt, coriander, cayenne, and cumin to bowl and whisk to combine. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes, or chill up to 4 hours.
Sumac onions - Toss red onion, sumac, and salt in a small bowl to coat; set aside. Hari chutney and assembly - Purée lime juice, chile, garlic, coriander, mint, and ½ tsp salt in a food processor or blender until smooth and pourable. If you prefer a thinner chutney, drizzle in 1–3 Tbsp. ice water a tablespoonful at a time, processing until you reach the desired consistency. Taste and season chutney with more salt if needed. Transfer to a small bowl. Place sour cream in another small bowl and add 2 Tbsp. chutney; whisk to combine. Season herbed sour cream with salt. Cover both remaining chutney and herbed sour cream separately and chill until ready to serve. Prepare a grill for medium heat; oil grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, taking care not to pack it too tightly. Grill, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and charred in spots, 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a platter and slide chicken from skewers. Spread reserved herbed sour cream on cut sides of buns. Stuff buns with chicken, cucumber slices, and reserved sumac onions and drizzle with chutney
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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IT’S ONLY A JOKE
AT A HOTEL RESTAURANT, A MAN SEES AN ATTRACTIVE WOMAN SITTING ALONE AT THE NEXT TABLE.
Suddenly, she sneezes, and a glass eye comes flying out of her eye socket. It hurls by the man, and he snatches it from the air and hands it back to her.
“This is so embarrassing,” the woman says, and she pops her eye back in place. “I’m sorry to have disturbed you. Let me buy dinner to make it up to you. May I join you?” He nods.
The woman is a stimulating conversationalist, stunningly pretty, and the man finds they have a lot in common. He gets her phone number and asks, “You are the most charming woman I’ve ever encountered. Are you this nice to every guy you meet?”
“No,” she replies. “You just happened to catch my eye.”
A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL MANAGER WAS GOING HOME IN HIS CAR WHEN HE SAW TWO MEN ALONG THE ROADSIDE EATING GRASS...
Astonished by the sight, he ordered his driver to stop and got out to investigate. He asked one man “Why are you eating grass?”“We don’t have any money for food,” the poor man replied. “We have to eat grass.”
“Well, then, you can come with me to my house and I’ll feed you” the manager said.
“But sir, I have a wife and five children with me. They are over there, under that tree”.
“Bring them along,” the manager replied. Turning to the other poor man he stated, “You come with us also.”
The second man, in a pitiful voice then said, “But sir, I also have a wife and seven children with me!”
“Bring them all, as well,” the manager answered. They all entered the car, which was no easy task, even for a car as large as it was.
One of the poor fellows turned to the Manager and said, “Sir, you are too kind. Thank you for taking all of us with you.”
The manager replied, “Glad to do it. You’ll really love my place; the grass is almost 1 meter high!”
TWO BLONDE PILOTS...
On their first commercial flight together two blonde pilots, best friends for years, are finally flying together after years of being co-pilots for more experienced captains. The cockpit was finally theirs.
The flight goes very smoothly and they congratulate each other as they are coming into land.
As they approach the runway it is obvious they are going much too fast. The back wheels of the plane barely touch asphalt before they leave then airstrip entirely, the plane barreling through tall grass until they crash directly into the side of the airport.
Clearing debris from her face the pilot says to her co-polite “Oh my god... Did you see that? That runway was way too short!”
“Yeah, but it must’ve been 2 miles wide!”
MY WIFE AND I WERE HAPPY FOR TWENTY YEARS.
Then we met.
TWO HOMELESS DUDES SIT ON A PARK BENCH
One asks the other: Did you bring bread for the pigeons? The other replies: No, I eat them without the bread.
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LEAGUE OF IRELAND SENIOR SOCCER IN KERRY IS NOW MUCH CLOSER:
There was very exciting news for soccer in the county with the news that the Kerry Football Club has had their application to enter the FAI League of Ireland’s Club Licensing process has been accepted. Kerry has been involved in the Underage League of Ireland at various ages since 2016 and therefore the step to senior football in a newly structured First Division is the logical next step. The new entity is being led by exprofessional Billy Dennehy, who is presently coaching the Kerry 19’s along with Stephen Conway and Brian Ainscough who are based in the US. Conway is well known from his time in the game in Kerry while Ainscough is a well-respected and successful coach and his knowledge of the game could possible see some US players coming over, like basketball is doing.
But that’s a long way down the line. Those behind the Kerry Football Club have been working hard for a number of months to get to this stage but they also know there are many boxes to tick before their ambition comes to fruition.
Kerry has been relatively successful at the higher levels with the u21’s and Tralee Dynamos in the A Championship but if Kerry Football Club are successful they will be playing at a higher level again as well as having all the supporting teams, men’s and women’s, that a full member of the League of Ireland needs.
GAYNOR GIRLS GET GOING WITH THEIR GROUP GAMES:
All the planning and training for the Kerry 14’s Girls squad had the squad ready for their games in the Group stages of the 2022 SFAI Gaynor Cup.
This group of girls are enjoying the full Gaynor experience including staying in UL for 4 nights. This is the first time the Gaynor, and Kennedy Cup, are back in Limerick in three years.
Kerry opened their Group campaign with a Tuesday evening game against South Tipperary and a Jocelyn Cussen goal earned the girls a share of the points late on in a 1-1 draw.
They lost their second game 2-1 to Limerick Desmond, who were 4-0 winners over Cork on Day 1. The opponents went ahead but Kerry equalised through a Laura Falvey cracker. However Limerick Desmond had the benefit of a gale in the second half and the winner came direct from a corner. In the other game Cork beat Limerick County 2-1 thanks to a late penalty.
CUP SUCCESS FOR ST BRENDAN’S PARK:
As the Kerry Schoolboys Girls League 2021-2022 season comes to an end there was more Cup success for St Brendan’s Park.
They won the John Murphy 12’s Boys Cup defeating Listowel Celtic in extra time where the Tralee side took over. The John Joe Naughton 13’s Boys Cup is also in the trophy cabinet at Christy Leahy
final pairing.
HEARTBREAK FOR THE HURLERS BUT NO TIME TO WALLOW:
If anyone ever questioned the skill, heart and commitment of the Kerry hurlers then they proved these qualities once again. At the Joe McDonagh final whistle there was heartbreak as they went down by 1 point to Antrim after training by 10 points at one stage.
Manager Stephen Molumphy was loud in his praise of his players and he feels that “Kerry hurling is on the way up. We have made a massive transition, a lot of these guys are only 18. We have been in the final three times, it’s a common thing now and we need to keep building on that.
The difference in the prize for the winners of the Joe McDonagh Cup has gotten a big reaction. Antrim replace Laois in the Leinster Championship but if Kerry won they would not have gotten into the Munster Championship. Molumphy added that he thinks this will happen. “You look at the likes of Carlow, Antrim, Westmeath and Laois , they are going up and down but it brings them on and it improves them. I think the same will happen in Munster”.
It really is a no-brainer. Two Groups of Three playing each other once and the top two in each side going into the Munster Championship semi-finals. Kerry will be back on the field this Saturday when they welcome Wexford to Austin Stack Park on Saturday in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Preliminary Quarter Final. The game tips off at 2pm and hopefully a big crowd will come out and support the hurlers and show their appreciation to them for the season they have put in.
KERINS O’RAHILLY’S NOTES
The club has completed the first stage of the Lidl One Good Programme and now move onto Stage 2. There will be a Family Fun and Well-Being Day in the coming weeks.
It was party time for the Gaelic4Girls group. The two u12 girls team continue their County League campaigns. The 14’s Girls play Laune Rangers this Sunday in Round 3 of the County League. There was disappointment for the 15’s in Feile as they narrowly lost out to St Senan’s Limerick in the final. The u17’s are training ahead of the National U17 Blitz in Abbotstown on July 5th. All the Academy and Underage sides are training as usual each week. There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 15, 16, 18 and 25.
PARNELLS NEWS:
The u7’s were in Causeway and the squad put in a great effort to the delight of the big crowd that travelled to support them. Noah Kirby was named as the Player of the Week.
The u9’s were also in Causeway where the Black and White teams played the hosts and Lixnaw in two cracking games.
Bookings are coming in quickly for the Summer Camp which will take place from Monday 18th to Thursday 21st of July from 10am to 1pm for boys and girls ages 5 to 13 and non-club members are welcome to attend.
The club thanks everyone who has contributed to their recent fundraising efforts ahead of the Feile na nGael finals at the end of the month.
AUSTIN STACKS NEWS:
The poor weather didn’t deter the Rock All Stars who were out in force for their weekly training session. They are out again this Sunday at 10am in Connolly Park.
All the under-age teams are in training and putting in some very good displays in their Leagues.
The July County Board Camp is full but there is still some room on the Stacks own camp that takes place from August 3rd to 6th.
ST PAT’S NEWS
Well done to all those from the club who took part in the Dingle Way Challenge which St Pats hosted.
The Seniors went down by the narrowest margin 0-14 to 0-15 to Firies. Their next game is on June 11th away to Ballydonoghue in Round 9 of the Credit Union County League tipping off at 7pm.
JOHN MITCHELS NOTES:
All the Academies and underage teams continue to train weekly and compete in their relative competitions. The u12 Girls are at home to Southern Gaels this Friday night (June 10th) at 7.15pm. The u14’s had an impressive win over Firies.
The u17 boys made it 4 wins from 4 in the Central League this week. The Senior men went down 2-15 to 2-12 to Listowel and are a home to Milltown in a must win game at 2pm this Sunday. Loto- there was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 26, 27, 29 and 31 and the next jackpot will be e1,150.
KINGDOM SWIMMING CLUB TRIALS:
The Kingdom Swimming Club is holding Trials on June 12th at 9am in the Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre. Those attending must be a minimum of 9 years of age and a maximum of 13 on December 31st 2022. They must have achieved a minimum Level 7 of swimming academy or above and must be able to swim 10 lengths Front Crawl, 8 lengths Back Crawl and 4 lengths Breaststroke with the proper breast kick essential.
If you are interested in going for the trials please register at kingdomswimmingclub.ie
TRALEE ROWING CLUB NEWS:
There was no competitive racing for the Tralee Rowing club but their members were not having the Bank Holiday weekend off. As well as training for a busy season on the water members were out in force on the Mall fundraising for the club and they were grateful for all the support they received. They were rowing on machines as well as displaying their musical skills but are an enjoyable weekend on dry land they are looking to get back on the water.
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SENIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL:
While it might have been a low scoring game the defeat of Midleton 1st X1 by the Kerry 1st X1 in the Senior Cup was brought about by a superb bowling performance. Kerry had their opponents all out for 65 and they reached the 66 they needed with the loss of just 5 wickets.
FUNKY FEMMES READY FOR CHANNEL SWIM:
Elaine Burrows Dillane, Aisling Brosnan, Caroline Corkery and Sandra Martin are known collectively as the Fenit Funky Femmes and they are about to set out on a wonderful swimming adventure. This Friday, June 10th they are heading to Dover where on Sunday the 12th they will enter the water to hopefully complete a Cross Channel Relay Swim. The ladies have been training hard for this swim and are all set to complete one the world’s iconic swims. There will be a link to follow their progress on the Tralee Bay Swimmer social media pages.
In local waters the first of the Tralee Bay Swimming Club’s Summer Series, sponsored by Hugh Culloty Home Entertainment and Music Shop, saw a huge crowd head to Fenit with many new swimmers joining up. Time and handicaps will be sorted ahead of Swim 2 which takes place on Thursday June 16th at 7.30pm sponsored by Fitzgibbon Interiors.
ON THE GREEN’S – PITCH & PUTT
There was no luck for the Kerry players at the National Men’s Matchplay Finals that took place at Douglas in Cork. Only Damien Fleming from Deerpark and Listowel’s Tom O’Connor made it through to Sunday before going out in Round 2. Tralee’s Darren Goodall and Jason O’Regan both battled hard before going out.
This weekend sees the Bational Strokeplay Qualifiers taking place in Listowel on Sunday morning with 19 places across the three grades (Seniors 8, Intermediate 6 and Juniors 5) joining Damien Fleming in the Finals on the first weekend of July.
The Bob Casey Tournament comes to its conclusion next Tuesday night, June 14th, in Newmarket. The newly dedicated Tim Scannell Memorial Inter-Club Matchplay will get underway a week later on June 21st.
TRALEE GOLF COURSE:
At the Tralee Golf Club Captain Hugh O’Farrell’s prize was won by Patrick Lawlor ahead of Conor Stack and Pat Stack. The Best Gross went to Mark Leahy while the Division prizes went to James Ormonde, Michael Leahy, Derek O’Brien and Terry Egan.
The Best Score on Saturday went to Donal Sugrue with Sunday’s going to Sean O’Keeffe. The Front 9 prize went to Denis Kelly and the Back 9 to Shane O’Connor. Barry Murphy won the Past Captains prize, the Seniors to Billy Morrissey, the Student Prize to Gary O’Riordan and the 9 Hole Prize to Vincent O’Mahony. 233 cards were processed.
The Am Am was won the team of Kaelin O’Keeffe, Mary Whelan, Jimmy Bolger and Michael O’Brien. Second were John O’Brien, Paddy O’Donoghue, Mary O’Donnell and Margaret O’Donoghue. The Ladies 18 Hole singles went to Mary Fitzgerald with the 18 Holes Brice Cup went to Veronique Lostal-Davern.
MAINE VALLEY: In the Medal competition sponsored by SiComm Partitions and Glazing the winner was Pa Callaghan ahead of Liam Martin and John Breen.
The Divisional prizes went to Declan Raggett, Seamus O’Neill, Michael Murtagh and Anthony O’Sullivan.
with “The Voice” Pat Harnett
Park as the Park’s 13’s A side defeated their club mates on the 13’s C side in a unique
