Issue 23 November by TraleeAdvertiser

Foley Welcomes over €200,000 for Kerry under Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley welcomes the Government announcement today that an allocation of €210,341.78 has been announced for 11 Kerry projects as part of an investment in adventure and rural tourism.

The funding, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), will further enhance our unique natural amenities and support Rural Ireland as a destination for adventure tourism. The scheme is designed to support the enhancement of dozens of recreational amenities nationally such as our mountain trails, forest walks, beaches, rivers, lakes, blueways and greenways. Projects across every county have been chosen for investment of up to €20,000 under Measure 1 of the scheme, which is being delivered in partnership with Fáilte Ireland.

Commenting on the announcement, Minister Foley said: “This funding will enhance and further develop a number of significant outdoor activities in the county including walking trails, blueways and a myriad of outdoor activities. It is a welcome and timely boost for amenities enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike.”

Funding for larger projects

under Measure 2 and 3 of the scheme will be announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development in the coming weeks.

The successful Kerry applicants are as follows:

• Ballybunion Cliff Walk (€20,000): Enhancement works to the Cliff Walk

• Glanteenassig Forest Park Amenity (€19,890.90): Provision of passing laybys for road users to Glanteenassig Forest Park.

• Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park (€20,000): Eco-friendly lighting of the public realm areas of Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park.

• Walks of the Ring, Iveragh Peninsula (€20,000): To promote existing easily accessible beach, lake and river walks along the Iveragh Peninsula.

• Repair of Tralee Canal Lock Gates (€16,000): Enhancement of the blueway

• Sive Bog Walk, Listowel

Watch out for Jess, The Underdog!

In what has been an exciting year for Women’s Sport, the TG4 series ‘Underdogs’ is back and it’s over to the ladies.

A group of footballing nobodys will be trained by some of the country’s most iconic Gaelic Football players.And one of those ' nobody's ' is Tralee

lady Jessica McCarthy, from the Spa .No stranger to sport , Jessica comes from the hugely popular McCarthy family who run Paddy Macs & Jack Mac's pubs in the heart of Tralee as well as Patricks The Hair Group Salon

They only have 6 months to bring them to an inter-county

standard before the squad must take on one of the most successful Gaelic Football teams in the country.

This management team have their work cut out for them as they must choose from hundreds of applications.

Back on the sides line are former Kerry Captain and former Kerry Manager Mickey Ned O’ Sullivan, Gaoth Dobhair legend and former Donegal Footballer Kevin Cassidy.

Joining them this year, with over 18 years’ experience playing at county level, the former Waterford taliswoman Michelle Ryan will be stepping up to the sideline.

Michelle has brought the Déise from Division 3 to Division 1, and the All-Star nominee and five-time interprovincial title

(€20,000): Enhancement of the Sive Bog Walk bringing it up to the required international standard.

• Lighting of Moyvane Wood Walk (€20,000): Lighting of Moyvane Wood Walk with provision for lighting bollards.

• Asdee Loop Walk/ Trailhead (€20,000): The rejuvenation of the Asdee section of the Shannon Way Trail and the creation of a trailhead.

• Valentia Island, Collums Cup Loop Walk (€19,736.51): To develop a 8km loop walk on Valentia Island.

• South Kerry Development Partnership Multi-Trail Application (€16,915.23): Trail enhancement works on established community walks in South Kerry and updating the trails brochure and on-line map.

• Kilgarvan Loop Walks (€17,799.14): To develop two loop walks.

holder knows what it takes to make the leap involved.

With six months to whip them into shape, the only rule is that these potential players can never have played Gaelic football at a junior, intermediate or senior intercounty championship level. The TV series kicked off last night on TG4 at 9.30pm so set the recorder for the series !

Jessica McCarthy

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE: KERRY HOSPICE - Christmas Cards please support; were launched on Saturday at Kerry Hospice. Kerry Group have generously supported our Christmas Card campaign and sponsorship over the past 25 years, all money raised through our Christmas Card sales goes directly to the Kerry Hospice Foundation. pictured from left Jenny Tarrant KHF, Jane Hilliard Artist, whose beautiful selections of Christmas Cards have enhance the Christmas spirit over the years, Ronan Deasy, Company Secretry Kerry Group (Sponsors) Ursula O'Connell Christmas Card organiser at Kerry Hospice Foundation, Mary Shanahan Secretary Kerry Hospice Foundation and Liz Reidy Acting C N M 3. at Kerry Hospice.

ABOVE: he Truck run began on Sunday afternoon with Garda Escort Tralee to Killarney, v Castleisland to Tralee in memory of Hawley O'Sullivan and in aid of the Kerry Hospice, pictured are helpers for the event from left Mags Foley, Claire Kelliher, Aoife O'Halloran, Karen Hayle (Organiser), Ann Tracey, Nicola Slye, Mary Kearney and Amel Bendoum.

ABOVE: Together Again Sunday in St Brendan's Church Tralee on Sunday October 31st. The celebration marked the return to public Masses without restrictios, after the three lockdowns. Those involved included from left Mary Dennehy, Fr Amos Surungai, Katie Teahan and Stella Boyle.

: The CastlegregoryGolf

Colm

Haven Kerry.

ABOVE

Classic. Sitting from left Colin O'Sullivan, Caption Castlegregory Golf Club, Sharon Villa, Recovery Haven Kerry and Steve Burke, back from left Kathleen Collins, Recovery Haven Kerry, Tommy King Secretary Castlegregory Golf Club, Mary McCaption Lady Caption Castlegregory Golf Club,

McLoughlin, Castlegregory Golf Club and Michael Moynihan, Recovery

ABOVE: How many places can you name in the picture. DRONE Photo

Bricks n’ Mortar...

Hello Tommy, in advance of your visit to value our property we have been discussing the angles and options available to take with regards to the disposal of our home and our very large garden. We feel that because our garden is so big there would be potential to sell the home and a certain sections of the garden as one lott and the remaining garden as a site – would this result in us achieving a great price for our property?

On visiting the home the following was our feedback to the vendors–The property is eye catching. One of the main reasons the home is so attractive is down to the fact that there is such a large garden – if you reduce the garden size the property is not going to be as eye catching.

As is, the home along with the large garden would command

say €320,000 on the open market.

If the site was halved to allow adequate space for the ‘urban site’ the home could in fact appear to look cramped. The garden remaining would not be as attractive and therefore I would value the home and lands at €270,000. The site may well command €80,000. This would result in the clients achieving say €350,000 vs €320,000.

€30,000 is a considerable amount of monies of course but by the time professionals are paid to amend title, folios and costs associated with selling 2 properties are added up – coupled with the time involved, splitting the property needs to be seriously considered. There would also be uncertainty from the purchasers of the home as to what exactly will be built next door, concerns over construction noise, timeframes etc.

It is likely that if the property is advertised and marketed in such away that it is made clear there is future development potential available on the large garden that this will result in the client achieving the greatest result. Indeed an investor or developer is likely to be attracted to the sale too and they will be more prepared to take the ‘splitting project’ on.

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Tralee Chamber appoints Colette as new Chief Executive

Kevin McCarthy, President of Tralee Chamber Alliance today announced that Colette O Connor has been appointed as its new Chief Executive. She replaces Ken Tobin whose term finished at the end of September. Kevin” Colette has extensive knowledge of business in Tralee, having previously held managerial roles in both ‘The Abbeygate Hotel’ and with ‘Fels Point Hotel’. She set up her own Management Consultancy business in 2017, specialising in the Events and Hospitality sector. She is currently a director of The Kerry Tourism Industry Forum and has a great passion for promoting North Kerry Tourism, we are delighted to welcome Colette into Tralee Chamber Alliance and believe she will be a huge asset, her skills and experience will help the Chamber work with the local business community to maximise the potential of the area.”

A business management

consultant, Colette has a wide range of experience working with community groups and businesses both locally and internationally, specializing in the Events and hospitality sector. Her background lies in hospitality where she worked in managerial roles in a number of hotels across Kerry and Limerick.

In her native Listowel she was a founding member of the Listowel Business and Community Alliance and played a pivotal role in the advancement of the organisation over the past four years while also playing an active role in the Kerry Chambers Network.

Commenting on her appointment Ms O’Connor said “I am honoured to be taking up the CE position within the Tralee Chamber Alliance. The organisation is firmly established and has a long and proud history of promoting the Tralee area as a prime business destination and supporting local enterprises. The Chamber

played a hugely important role in helping businesses stay informed during the COVID 19 pandemic and worked with members ensuring they got the required support from government. Tralee I feel is a town that has it all and is already a great town to live in, work in or visit.”

Ms. O’Connor said that she is looking forward to getting to fully know the team at Tralee Chamber Alliance while also paying tribute to the work of her predecessor “its

early days but I am excited to get stuck in and work on how as an organisation we can enhance our offering to members and best support their needs. Ken is an extremely hard act to follow and I will be doing my best to continue keeping Tralee at the forefront when it comes to lobbying for key infrastructure, further developing the already incredible offering we have here “

Colette O'Connor incoming CE of Tralee Chamber Alliance. Photo Joe Hanley

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HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT CHANGE?

DO YOU WANT EVERYBODY AND EVEYTHING ELSE TO CHANGE?

Your mother, father, boss, friend, sister, lover, landlord, neighbor or minister must change so that your life can be perfect?

Guess what? It really doesn't work that way... If you want change in your life, then you are the one who must do the changing! When you change, then all the other people in your world will change in relation to you! Louise Hay, famous writer of You and Heal Your Life says it is Simple but not always Easy! What do you think? Tune in on Tuesday Evening on our Zoom gathering has turned into a type of online book club where we discuss diﬀerent chapters in this book. After Christmas we will move on to another book.

I believe there are 3 things we need for change to really happen:

1. Be willling to change

2. Do the work and

3. Join a book club or ﬁnd your tribe of like minded peope who support your values and your change.

Join me for a weekend of change, joy, peace and happiness on the 18th December in the Meadowlands Hotel, or why not come to Portugal for the New Year and enjoy this Heal Your Life Weekend ® Workshop.

“Sharon

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• 1 tbsp brandy or Cointreau

• 1 level tbsp sweetener (optional)

• 500g fat-free natural yogurt

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I am blown away, renewed and so grateful to have been part of this weekend. It conﬁrmed that all I believe deep down is true to me, for me, around me and within me. Thank you and until we meet again, I send love and light to you on your way.

Anne Marie xx, Kerry October 2021

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"No Vehicle is too BIG or too small' says Kevin

Here are just some of the cars , trucks and heavy duty machinery that Kevin Nolan of Nolans 24hour Mobile Tyre Service deals with in a typical week !

Says Kevin "If the tyres in your car, van, truck, bus, agricultural or plant machinery need to be repaired or replaced, I can do that for you, wherever it needs to be done. I’ll come to your farmyard, place of work or home. I offer a 24 hour mobile tyre service that covers all of Kerry and surrounding areas."

Quality is one of the big factors that sets Nolans Tyres apart from other mobile tyre repair companies. According to Kevin "My competitive rates are another contributing factor, this applies to what I charge for my work and the cost of tyres, I have something to suit

all budgets." But replacing tyres isnt the only service Nolans Tyres has to offer," I repair tyres, vulcanising of truck tyres, rim refurbishment, fix and straighten alloys." You might be forgiven for thinking that such a convenient service of coming to you at home, farmyard or work would come at a premium price but this is not the case with Nolans tyres. Nolans Tyres are fully insured and compliant with tyre recycling regulations and a registered member of RepakELT. You can contact Kevin about all your tyres needs on 0872974591. Email nolanstyres@yahoo.com or visit Nolans Tyres Facebook or Instagram page for more information. You’ll be glad you did....After all 'Same Prices , Better Service ' says Kevin

Warriors take out Ballincollig on way to quarter final date with Moycullen

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors are through to the quarter final of the InsureMyHouse. ie Pat Duffy National Cup after overcoming Tradehouse Central Ballincollig 74-66 at the Tralee Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon to set up a quarter final meeting with Moycullen at the same venue on the first weekend in December.

The Warriors stormed into the contest with the best possible start they could have wished for with Nikola Roso leading the charge with the

opening score. To their credit Ballincollig battled to the end and scores from Dylan Corkery and Pau Cami Galera kept the Warriors honest. But Aaron Calixte completed his top scoring performance with an unopposed lay-up to seal the 74-66 win and set

up the quarter final clash with Moycullen.

Next up for the Garvey’s Tralee Warriors is an away trip to take on NUIG Maree in the Kingfisher Arena at NUI Galway on Saturday night with tip off at 7.00pm.(photos by Liam Ryan)

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AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...

from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance

Don’t forget your shovel if you want to go to work!

Some good news about the environment for a change! Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park will be holding public tree-planting sessions throughout the month of November so if you fancy doing something wonderful that will actually help combat climate change, read on.

Starting this Saturday 6th and extending through Samhain, the good people at Transition Kerry will be facilitating the event. Transition Kerry is a community initiative programme supported by Kerry County Council. They encourage local people to get involved with ecological projects with an aim to inspire communities to think long and hard about future-proofing their environments.

By Georgie Downes

Niamh Ní Dhúill of Transition Kerry and Mary O’Connor of Tralee Bay Wetlands say they are delighted to be working on this project together along with the support of Community Water Officer, Brid Moriarty. “This initiative is working towards the long-term enhancement and biodiverse habitat creation of the Wetlands, with tree planting being one of nature’s greatest solutions.” Niamh said. The 2021 Tree Planting Initiative, which is also part of the wider Water Quality Enhancement Programme, recognises the vital role trees play in the global cycle of water. In case you didn’t know, the canopy of a tree shelters soil from extreme weather conditions. The foliage acts as a buffer, taking all the energy

out of driving rain, allowing water to roll gently to the forest floor, thus percolating deep into the substrata. Without tree cover, torrential rain can strip soil from the land and, in turn, this can contribute to floods when excess water causes rivers to burst their banks. So, all in all, trees are one of our best allies against the threat of climate change. Among the species being planted during November are the mighty Oak, Birch, Elder with its lovely spray of white flowers, Holly, Hazel, Spindle with its array of pink and orange flowers, Rowan, the beautiful Hawthorn with its stunning display of white foliage in the spring, Alder with its hanging catkins, Willow and Arbutus. If this worth-while event is something you and

your family are interested in, be in the Wetlands Centre between 10.30am and 12.30pm each Saturday. If you can, bring along your own shovel or spade, wellies and rain gear, just in case.

For more information contact Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Centre by phone or email on (066) 712 6700 or info@traleebaywetlandscentre. org. You can also contact Transition Kerry through their social media platforms.

Love-Kerry Lunch & Fashion Show date is

set... It's Sunday 10th of April

Details were announced this week of the Love-Kerry Lunch & Fashion Show which will be held in Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa on Sunday 10th of April 2022. Organised by Claire Murphy and her committee, in memory of her late father Noel J. Loughran, all proceeds will go to the Palliative Care Unit, Kerry General Hospital, Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Tickets will be priced at €100 and are on sale from December 1st from Expose Hair & Beauty, Mounthawk, Tralee and will make a wonderful Christmas gift.

For more details and on-going announcements follow the Love-Kerry Lunch & Fashion Show on Instagram and Facebook.

Celebrating the very best of Kerry fashion and food, the Love-Kerry Lunch & Fashion Show will feature the finest

of Kerry produced cuisine, an exclusive preview of Spring/ Summer boutique and designer collections and a presentation by international fashion designer Don O’Neillwho will attend the lunch with his husband Pascal Guillermie.

The afternoon will be mc’ed by Orlagh Winters and also attended by many well known Kerry celebrities. Guests will enjoy a pre-drinks reception, 4 course luncheon with wines, music and lots of spot prizesplus receive a gift bag to take home.

It’s going to be the event of the new season and all proceeds will go to the Palliative Care Unit, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Early purchase is advised and as numbers are limited, the event is expect to sell out quickly.

Contact Expose Tralee on 066 7189009 for more information.

2022!

At the launch of the Love Kerry Lunch & Fashion Show in aid of Palliative Care Unit, Tralee, Kerry were (from left back row) Padraig McGillicuddy, GM, Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa; Don O'Neill, International Fashion Designer, and (front row) Orlagh Winters, Event MC, Claire Murphy, Organiser, and Orla Diffily, Upfront Model Management. Photo by James Maher, Maher Media

Looking to increase your fibre intake.... TRY THIS:

Mix equal parts of flaxseed and oat

Bowel Health

Constipation can be caused by poor eating habits, lack of fibre and nutrients, eating white flour products (glue foods), overeating, bad food combining, stress, lack of exercise or general poor living habits. Constipation can cause numerous health problems if left untreated. Every system of the body can be affected through auto intoxication caused by constipation. An increasing number of people suffer with this uncomfortable and unhealthy issue. When constipated, the colon becomes a breathing ground for bacteria’s, viruses, parasites, yeasts, moulds, etc. Avoid habit forming laxatives as they kill friendly intestinal flora.

A good balanced diet is essential for healthy digestion and bowel health. A high fibre diet will help to clean and completely eliminate the colon of waste product, soon after eating. Eat whole grains, whole wheat, brown rice, whole oats, buckwheat and quinoa. They contain bran rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals, as well as complex carbohydrates and protein. Chew food well and eat smaller meals. Some juices may also help with constipation, such as PRUNE, APPLE and PEACH, which have a natural laxative effect. Avoid or cut down on processed foods and sugars.

Exercise and drinking plenty of water through-out the day will help with healthy bowel function. Also, here are some herbal remedies which will help with bowel and overall digestive healthl:

• MILK THISTLE or DANDELION: to enhance bile output and soften stools (available in capsule or liquid form)

• BEE POLLEN: 2 tsp to regulate intestinal function

• OMEGA 3 FLAXSEED OIL CAPS: to help prevent constipation

• VITAMIN C: helps to destroy toxins in the colon

• MAGNESIUM: helps relax the bowel

• POTASSIUM: healing for the stomach and colon

• PROBIOTICS: restores healthy bacteria in the gut

• B-COMPLEX: these vitamins helps regularity, protect the intestine and improve digestion. They also help to eliminate toxins from the liver

• LEPICOL: combination of psyllium husk and probiotic which contributes to the maintenance of normal bowel movements

• SLIPPERY ELM: helps heal the colon and aid digestion

• ALOE VERA JUICE: helps to calm and sooth the bowel and helps with elimination

Until next time, stay hwealthy

Deirdre

bran in water. Let it soak over-night and take two tablespoons in the morning in juice.

“SNAPPED ON SOCIAL MEDIA”

Shaws Christmas Windows

Credit to Norma O Donoghue

One of Kerry’s most talented artists James Hayes has created a truly breath-taking mural tribute to his home town of Tralee in Garvey’s Car Park! James is also responsible for the beautiful mural at “The Cheese Shop” on the Island of Geese! Two spectacular pieces of art! Pic: Kerry’s Eye/Baileys Corner

Stunning!

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TORQUING CARS!

TOYOTA ALL-ELECTRIC , DUE HERE IN MAY !

Toyotas first purpose-built battery electric vehicle (BEV) is due here next May. The bZ4X is the first model in a new series of bZ – beyond Zero – battery electric vehicles.The SUV will come with a new all-wheel drive system.The European premiere is scheduled for December 2 and, Toyota say, Irish motorists will be able to test drive the new bZ4X at dealerships from May.

They claim the new car can cover around 450km on one charge, and that having the battery pack as an integral part of the chassis under the floor gives it a low centre of gravity and high body rigidity for safety, ride and handling.The allwheel drive system has separate electric motors for each axle. The lithium-ion pack which powers the bZ4X, is still expected to operate at 90pc of its original performance after 10 years of driving.There will be a third generation Toyota Safety Sense and new, improved active safety and driver assistance systems.

KIA EV6 ...AN ABSOLUTE STUNNER!

OK, not every new EV is a dazzler but we are being treated to some cars of enormously varied design and performance alongside increased practicality on range. And these are early days in the EV calendar.All of this is by way of me suggesting that you can add yet another dashing new arrival to your list of ‘desirable’ EVs.It’s the KIA EV6 (what an appropriate name) and it has just gone on sale here this week.

I thought it was a stunning looking car when first I saw it in the flesh in Dublin and the more I used and drove it, the more I liked the look of it inside and out. Those looks are exceptional, with powerful super-car flowing lines to the front, especially, hinting at dynamism.

Style is one thing – and it has it in abundance – but class is another and I have to say the two fuse in this. It’s all about smooth outside; even the door handles snuggle flush and only pop out when you approach the car (I know, I know Tesla do it too).

On 20-inch wheels (19-inch is standard) my version almost looked like it floated, due in no small measure to the dramatically sloped profile to dovetailing effect to at the rear.

Inside is a revelation. The two info screens also appear to ‘float’ on the dash. The interactive system is extensive and intuitive though I wasn’t that impressed with the voice control. Nor the location of USB points down in the throat of the cabin.

And I would have liked more adjustability on the steering wheel. But that is quibbling in the extreme with something quite special as modern interiors go (vegan seats, mind you). There is a clear logic to where stuff should be and I felt totally in command within a couple of minutes of foostering around. It’s an ultramodern cabin, smart in design and in styling. Liked it a lot. By the way I also loved, and used, the rear parking bird’s eye view many times – I can’t imagine life without one now. I spent a lot of time in this EV6 over a few days; a single one-way journey involved 90 minutes in M50 gridlock; so all we could do was sit tight in our comfortable surroundings and tut-tut at the mess around us. There was loads of room in the back for the third passenger too.

In contrast with that slow-mo, I managed, separately, a spurt of nippy driving that showed how quickly this car can hit top legal limits when you put the foot down. My (different) passengers were impressed/scared. Dynamically it had a nice balance to it (I used ‘sport’ mode a good deal), never requiring much input from what was a true steering feedback. An excellent package.

They claim the long range 77.4kWH battery (plus 229ps electric motor) gets you up to 528km (Earth version circa €50000 )while the car on test (GT-Line) can manage 506km.

All I know is that what you get is largely determined by how you drive. M50 gridlock? It’s perfect, if unwelcome, for this sort of power-source and the ‘needle’ barely moved. It stands to reason that my energetic cameo had the remaining charge percentage dwindling at a fair rate of knots.

But in both cases, with average driving and the help of the on-board heat pump to take some load off the system, you should expect around 450km/460km. I’d settle for that.

It’s hard to believe but more than 200 Irish people ordered one without seeing the car in the flesh. I wouldn’t do that. But for the record, in case anyone digs out this piece in a few years: Yes, I would buy it.(Eddie Cunningham , Indo Motoring )

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YOU KNOW THERE'S A MOTORBIKE IN THE BIBLE?

For it is said "the roar of Moses' Triumph is heard in the hills"

WHAT CAN THINK THE UNTHINKABLE?

An itheberg.

I JUST READ A BOOK ABOUT STOCKHOLM SYNDROME.

It was pretty bad at first, but, by the end, I liked it.

WHY DONT BLIND PEOPLE SKYDIVE?

Because it scares the crap out of their dogs

HAT DID THE PIRATE SAY WHEN HE TURNED 80?

Aye Matey!

TWO GUYS WALK INTO A BAR, the third guy ducks.

AND

GOD

SAID TO JOHN,

come forth and you shall be granted eternal life. But John came fifth and won a toaster

JOHN AND HIS BUDDY DAVE ARE WATCHING THE GAME WHILE THEIR WIVES ARE CHATTING IN THE KITCHEN.

During a commercial break John mentions that he and his wife went to very nice restaurant the other day.“That’s nice, what was it called?” asks Dave “I can’t remember... What’s the name of that flower?” says John “Violet” Dave guesses “no, the red one” says John “Poppy” Dave guesses “no, no the on with the thorns” says John “Oh Rose!” exclaims Dave “Thanks” says John, he turns over his shoulder and yells “Hey Rose, what was the name of that restaurant we went to the other day?”

WHAT DID ONE SNOWMAN SAY TO THE OTHER SNOWMAN?

“Do you smell carrots?”

AS A CHILD I HAD A WEIRD MEDICAL CONDITION THAT REQUIRED ME TO EAT DIRT 3 TIMES A DAY. At least that's what my older brother told me.

I USED TO BE ADDICTED TO THE HOKEY-POKEY, but I turned myself around...

I'VE GOT A NEW CHICKEN-PROOF LAWN. It's absolutely impeccable

WHICH OF KING ARTHUR'S KNIGHTS BUILT THE ROUND TABLE?

Sir Cumference

A SKELETON WALKS INTO A BAR AND SAYS I'd like a pint a' beer and a mop.

HOW MANY EARS DOES SPOCK HAVE?

Three. A left ear, a right ear and a Final Frontier

A

MAN IS WASHING THE CAR WITH HIS SON.

The son says, "dad, can't we just use a sponge?"

Zinfandel-Braised Lamb Chops with Dried Fruit

With the cold weather returning we want some real soul filling rib sticking food nothing better than a braised dish.

ZINFANDEL-BRAISED LAMB CHOPS WITH DRIED FRUIT

INGREDIENTS

• Four 8-ounce lamb shoulder chops (cut 1 inch thick)

• Salt

• Freshly ground pepper

• 1 tablespoon ground coriander

• 8 garlic cloves, halved

• 10 thyme sprigs, plus more for garnish

• 1 cup big, jammy red wine, such as California Zinfandel

• 1/2 cup dried cherries (3 ounces)

• 1/2 cup dried apricots (3 ounces), quartered

• 2 cups beef stock

METHOD

In a large, deep pan, heat the olive oil. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper and rub them all over with the coriander. Add the lamb chops to the pan along with the garlic cloves and 10 thyme sprigs and cook over high heat, turning once, until the lamb chops are browned and the garlic cloves are browned in spots, about 6 minutes

Add the red wine, dried cherries and dried apricots to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook over moderate heat until the wine is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the beef stock and bring to a boil. Cover partially and simmer over moderately low heat until the lamb is tender and the sauce is thick and glossy, about 35 minutes; turn the lamb chops once or twice during cooking. Discard the thyme sprigs. Serve the lamb chops at once, garnished with fresh thyme

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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

President and members of Tralee Chamber Alliance welcoming their new CE Colette O'Connor (Listowel) to the team on Tuesday evening in The Rose Hotel Tralee; Front l-r: Michelle King, Ronan Deasy, Collette O'Connor (incoming CE, TCA), Kevin McCarthy (president TCA) and Jean Foley. Back, Daire McCann, Clllr Michael Sheehy, Aiden Turner, Johnny McElligoitt, Dave Scott, Derek Rusk and Sandra Rusk. Photo Joe Hanley

TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR

UNDERAGE BASKETBALL MUST BE ALLOWED BOUNCE BACK:

I am very cognisant as I am writing this that we have lost some very good people during Covid and that there are still people suffering either in hospital or at home. And to those people sport is probably one of the least important things they have to worry about. But we also have seen the great uptake of the vaccine and hopefully with our frontline medical staff and older people getting the booster they will be further protected. It should also be given to those who have underlying conditions but I am not sure of the need to give it to the wider population but that’s not for here.

Back to the headline and the shock that the KABB, the clubs and the schools received last Thursday that effectively axed the return of underage basketball. The Basketball Ireland advice says that if there are players of mixed immunity the games cannot take place unless they are within the pod system – 3v3. This also includes coaches and officials but not to National League or international games who are deemed elite.

But here comes the kicker – while children over 12 can get the vaccine those under 12’s cannot. So Sport Ireland and the Dept of Sport have signed off on a rule that cannot be adhered to and therefore no one under 12 can play basketball.

But it gets even more farcical. U18’s can play if they have proof of vaccination but teachers and coaches cannot ask for that proof so these games, including schools competitions have been cancelled / postponed. The return of underage basketball was expected to be this week while schools competitions were also set to tip-off and now all of this is in limbo. And this comes after some clubs and schools have been back training for a few weeks. Kerry basketball was in a very good place before the lockdown and the sports administrators did the right thing and shut down very early on. Now these same people are not being trusted to run the game safely.

I am lucky enough to get to cover the National League teams in the county and every one of these run their games to the highest safety standards. Remember these Leagues were cancelled last year but went ahead all over Europe with no knock on effects. Why not give basketball clubs – and of course while I am highlighting basketball the same issues are being faced by volleyball, badminton and other indoor sports – protocols? Players come to training and games togged out. No supporters are allowed in the halls. A training session or game can be run off in an hour so it’s not too long for parents to wait outside. Basketball must be changed at the end of each quarter and sanitised and clubs must leave at least an hour between training sessions or games with the doors open. At the end

of the day parents will make the choice as to whether it is safe to send their children to any sport.

The KABB and schools have the skills to come up with schedules to ensure the games will get played. What the present rules will do is drive children away from these games which will have long term effects on participation levels and equally as worrying is the effect these will have on the development levels of the players. Well done to Garvey’s Tralee Warriors head coach John Dowling who has been to the forefront of pointing out this discrimination of young indoor sports persons. John of course is an All Ireland winning schools coach. Other high profile coaches have followed suit. And I heard new treasurer of the KABB Mary Gardiner on the radio this week outlining the limbo they find themselves in. However unless Sport Ireland / the Dept of Sport reverse their unworkable position then all the clubs in Kerry and the schools should protest to allow their sport to return as it was expected to do this week.

WARRIORS SET UP HOME CUP

QUARTER FINAL:

With the Tralee side and their opponents Tradehouse Central Ballincolling both going into last Sunday’s InsureMyHouse. ie Pat Duffy National Cup unbeaten this was always going to be a hard fought Cup tie and so it proved.

In the end John Dowling’s side took the win 74-66 to set up a home quarter final against Moycullen in early December. There were a number of highlights in the game including the five rejections of Ballincollig shots by Nikola Roso, three pointers from Roso, Daniel Jokubaitis, Eoin Quigley and Aron Calixte and an amazing basket by Kieran Donaghy who was surrounded and being fouled under the basket but somehow made the shot.

Ballincollig did that the lead at the end of the third quarter but the Warriors quickly regained the lead that they didn’t relinquish again in the game.

Aaron Calixte top scored for the Warriors on 20 with Roso on 16 and Jokubaitis on 14 and they head to Galway this Saturday to take on NUIG Maree in the SuperLeague.

SUCCESS

FOR TRALEE SIDES IN COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER:

Having mentioned Kieran Donaghy in the basketball report he must also get a mention here as he was instrumental in seeing Austin Stacks get the better of three-in-a-row chasing East Kerry 1-07 to 1-05 in the opening round of the Garvey’s GAA Senior Football County Championship. It probably was the ideal time to meet the Divisional side especially as the Stacks were coming of their Club title win.

Kerins O’Rahillys made it a very good weekend for the town when they enjoyed an impressive 1-16 to 0-09 win

over St Kieran’s in their opener. Both sides are in quarter final action this weekend. On Saturday Rahilly play Dingle at 5pm in the first of a double header followed by Killarney Legion versus St Brendan’s Board. On Sunday in the Fitzgerald Stadium at 12.45 Templenoe take on Dr Crokes with Austin Stacks taking on South Kerry at 2.45pm in arguably the tie of the round.

KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS:

With the season nearly over at underage level the u14 Girls are awaiting details of their final, the u16’s enjoyed a great day out in Limerick and were due to play their North Kerry League final in midweek while the Girls trials for the u16’s and minors begin tonight Friday night November 6th.

Lotto – there was no winner of the jackpot from the numbers drawn 5, 21, 23 and 29 and the next jackpot is e2,300.

PARNELLS NEWS:

The club is proud to support a Debs and Evening wear fashion show which will take place on the 21st of November at 4.30pm in Ballyroe Heights hotel. All proceeds will go to Autism friendly Tralee and to Tralee Parnells. The event is hosted by the Kerry Wedding store. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/ DebsandEveningFashionshow

The u7 boys and girls enjoyed a great end of season final session on the astro turf pitches at the Complex. Medals and goodie bags were presented to each player. Nancy Diggin and Iarliath Clifford were the final Players of the Week. Manager David Lucid thanked all his coaches for their work over the season. The under 21 hurlers will take on Ballyheigue in the North Kerry u21 hurling championship this Sunday, November 7th at 12 noon, in Caherslee.

AUSTIN STACKS JUVENILE NEWS:

Well done to the Cup winning captains who continue the proud traditions of taking the Cups home – the John Galvin Cup – Danny Lane, Gary Fernane Cup –Liam Swords, Jimmy Barry Cup – Bruno Grzybowski and Ben O’Leary, Paddy Drummond Cup – Donagh Hogan, the Bracker Regan Cup – Conor McCannon and of course at senior level for the third year in a row the Michael O’Connor Cup is in the hands of club captain which this time is Dylan Casey.

The underage season has ended their season and everyone is looking forward to getting back indoors in January.

The Clubs Race Night is back after two years and one of the social events of the year will take place on Friday November 26th. Races can now be sponsored and horses bought from club committee members.

College News:

Mercy Mounthawk were in Munster Senior Corn Ui Mhuiri action against St Flannan’s in mid-week. The Cup is being held by the Tralee CBS since it was won in 2020. The Green took on ISK in their first round.

Mercy Mounthawk took the O’Sullivan Shield Final defeating ISK. The Tralee side took the win by 8 points 2-15 to 1-10. This follows on from the win by Gaelcholaiste Tralee in the Moynihan Cup. The Green u15’s, the Tralee CBS, Gaelcholaiste and Mercy Mounthawk U16 ½ hurlers are in action this week.

KERRY 19’S INTO NATIONAL SEMI-FINAL:

With Shamrock Rovers winning the SSE Premier League title this week with

Tralee’s Gary O’Neill an integral part of the squad the other Kerry player to do this – Billy Dennehy didn’t have much time to dwell on past glories. That’s because along with James Sugrue their Kerry 19’s squad faced Treaty United twice in the week as the Group phase of the 19’s League of Ireland Shield comes to a conclusion. Kerry won in UL during the week and then tanks to goals from Ryan Kelliher and Cian Brosnan they repeated the feat at Mounthawk Park on Sunday.

Kerry and Waterford FC have now progressed to the semi-finals but first they meet this Sunday in WIT to see who wins the Group and gets a home semi-final. Finn Harps and either Drogheda or Dundalk will be the semifinalists from the other Group.

ENGINES READY TO ROAR THIS SUNDAY AS RALLYING RETURNS:

The sense of excitement in the motorsport community is reaching fever pitch as the Banna Beach Resort Kerry Winter Stages rally returns this Sunday for the first time since 2019.

Over 140 cars are set to take part on stages in the Kielduff, Ballymac and Lyreacrompane area with road closures in place. The club is very grateful to the residents in the area for their cooperation.

There is a very strong field set to take part but with most of the top Kerry competitors in the field the hopes a local success in Class or on GC are high. In other motorsport news Lorcan Hanafin, whose father Dermot is from the town, has been shortlisted for the National Racing Driver of the Year award by Motorsport News.

EQUESTRIAN NEWS:

We are delighted to feature some equestrian news with our friends at the Derra Farm Equestrian centre in Asdee now sending us in their notes. The new outdoor equestrian show and training venue is enjoying a successful year in business under the leadership of Shannon O’Mahony and Jeremiah O’Connor and their team.

The final of their Derby League took place with 7 classes ranging from cross poles to 1.10m with over 190 combinations jumping on the day. Amongst the winners were Ella McCarthy and Fudge in the Leadrein Cross Poles Derby, Eabha Buckley and Maggie in the Cross Poles Derby. Kamila Savickyte and Patch took the 50cm Derby, Chloe Curtin and Paddy the 60cm Derby, Cillian Finucane and Rocky the 70cm derby, Ciara Quinn and Jack the 80cm Derby, Aoibhinn O’Driscoll and Lambay Brian Boru the 90cm Derby, Laura Collins and Loisin Diamond the 1m and 1.10m Derby.

ON THE GREENS

ELLA ENJOYS THE LONG AND SHORT GAME:

Having had a great year on the pitch and putt scene Tralee girl Ella Moynihan has proved that she can also do it in the longer form of the game. She has just won the Golf Ireland Junior Girls Medal at the Woodbrook Golf Club. This is an invitational event and Ella’s 39 points saw her take the win by four points. She added this title to a number won in Tralee Golf Club competitions and in National Tralee Pitch and Putt competitions. 2021 will be a year Ella will remember for a long time.

with “The Voice” Pat Harnett