Job Opportunity
Teachers and Tutors required to teach Literacy & Work Skills Programme for students with Down syndrome from Sept 2019 to June 2020, 3 days per week based in Tralee.
Ability to relate to persons with intellectual disability is desirable.
Apply with covering letter and cv to adminsecretary@downsyndromekerry.ie by Friday July 12th 2019
The More you tell the more you sell!!!
Sean arrived at Dublin Airport and his flight was cancelled and he was offered an alternative flight to his holiday destination the following day. What are Sean’s rights? When Sean’s flight is cancelled and this applies regardless of when he was notified of the cancellation – his air carrier must offer him a choice between: A.re-routing as close as possible to the original departure time; B.re-routing at a later date; or C. a refund of the cost of the unused flight ticket.
Any other entitlements would depend on when Sean had notice of the cancellation.
Where there was less than 7 day’s notice of the cancellation…
..and he chose option A above and were given re-routing which departed no more than 1 hour before the original departure time and arrived no more than 2 hours after the original arrival time, then he is not entitled to compensation from his air carrier. However if he has chosen option A and was re-routed outside of the timeframes above as is the case he is entitled to compensation unless the air carrier can prove the cancellation was caused by extraordinary circumstances/ circumstances outside their control. In relation to his choice: to be re-routed as soon as possible (option A) then the air carrier must provide him with “care and assistance” whilst he is waiting on his alternative flight which is this case is the following day and involves an overnight stay. This care and assistance could include meals and refreshments (as is reasonable relation to the waiting time);
• hotel accommodation (where an overnight stay becomes necessary);
• transport between the airport and the hotel (where necessary); and
• 2 telephone calls/ faxes/ emails.
If the airline does not provide the above assistance to him and he is forced to make his own arrangements, he should retain all his receipts as he will be entitled to reimbursement of his expenses. Sean hopefully will get immediate help from the Airline in relation to all of the above but if he does not and has to book his own hotel and sort out meals he should keep receipts and claim from the Airline afterwards.
If Sean had received between 7 days and 2 week’s notice of the cancellation… ..and he chose option A and were given re-routing which departed no more than 2 hours before the original departure time and arrived no more than 4 hours after the original arrival time he is not entitled to compensation from his airline. For further information on your rights flying e.g. lost luggage and travel assistance see www.flightrights.ie
If you have any queries on this topic or any other then please contact Miriam McGillycuddy Solicitors, Derryana, Ballyard, Tralee, Co. Kerry Phone: 0667181596 or mobile 0872604753 or email at miriam.mcgillycuddy@gmail.com
Warts and verrucas (warts on the sole of the feet) are very common, especially in children. They are caused by the human papilloma virus. They are usually harmless and often clear up without treatment in children after one to two years. Not all warts require treatment especially in children. It is probably better not to treat warts on children under the age of six years old as the pain and discomfort of the treatment can often be worse than the wart itself.
For children between the ages of 6 and 12, warts and verrucas should only be treated if they are causing problems such as pain or are extremely unsightly such as large warts on the back of the hands or warts affecting their face. Painful verrucas on the sole of the feet causing a limp may also have to be treated.
The first line of treatment in these children would usually be a wart pain or gel that can be purchased over the counter in the pharmacy without prescription. Most of these wart paints and gels contain salicylic acid which helps to kill off the cells that are infected by the wart virus.
They are usually applied, once at night, to the affected areas after paring the wart down with a blade or an emery board. Treatment can take six to twelve weeks of nightly treatment. These wart paints and gels are not usually suitable for the face.
Adults with unsightly or uncomfortable warts, that fail to clear with simple over-the-counter treatments as mentioned above, may be suitable for treatment with cryosurgery which is a freezing treatment that is carried out by a trained doctor. If the wart is bigger than 5mm in diameter or if there is a cluster of warts, it usually a lot less painful to freeze the wart under local anaesthetic which involves giving a small prick of a needle to numb the area before the freeze. Cryosurgery can cause swelling and blistering in the frozen area, but this usually heals after two to four weeks in majority of cases. The freezing treatment, when carried out correctly with perfect technique under local anaesthetic, can have a cure rate of 90% to 95% with one single treatment. Home freezing kits which can be bought in the pharmacy do not reach the cold temperatures required to destroy warts and are not effective. Warts that are resistant to treatment by your GP may need to be referred to a skin specialist for expert care. Unusual looking warts may need to be biopsied to ensure that they are not mistaken for an underlying skin cancer.
Offering the latest advances in medical, surgical, laser and cosmetic dermatology and allergic diseases
Kerry Skin Clinic, The Ashe Street Clinic, Tralee T: 066 7125611 | E: reception@asctralee.com www.kerryskinclinic.ie
Photos by John Cleary
Sheep shearing and sheep dog trails are highly skillful traditions. Watching them up close is a sight to behold. Join us Saturdayday 29th june for an afternoon of sheep shearing and sheep trails. See ewe there
€12,000
Kerry Cultural & Literary Centre CLG in Listowel is to benefit from a funding boost of €12,000, a Fine Gael Senator has confirmed.
Leas Cathaoirleach Senator Paul Coghlan said: “My colleague, the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, has confirmed additional funding for a number of local and regional museums around the country under the Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2019.
“Kerry Cultural & Literary Centre CLG is to benefit from this funding boost with An exhibition centring on the history of Listowel and North Kerry through the ages. Minister Madigan said: “I am
very pleased to offer this support to an important part of our culture and heritage. These cultural bodies are often run on relatively modest budgets and to be in a position to offer support is a very positive thing.
“These bodies are often central focus points within the community and it is vital that they are supported in their role as guardians and narrators of our cultural heritage.
“The funding provided under this scheme over the past few years has allowed these cultural entities to continue to enhance the presentation of their exhibitions which, in turn, improves the cultural offering of the communities they serve."
Enhance your health and well being with a visit to the newly opened Thornton Therapies wellness rooms in the Aqua Dome where a variety of wellness treatments, holistic therapies and beauty treatments are on offer. Thornton Therapies staff are experienced in all aspects of health and wellness treatments and this is reflected in the wide range of treatments on offer. Couples, carers, friends and duo treatments are available for customers wishing to share their experiences and sole treatments are available for anyone seeking relaxation on their own. Natalie Thornton of Thornton Therapies is also delighted to announce the new wellness treatment rooms welcome all clients including those with special needs. These facilities are wheelchair friendly and are easily accessible to everyone. There is parking available on site at the Aqua Dome along with a section reserved for wheelchair access. The wellness treatments rooms have an electronic height adjustable massage/treatment bed which facilitates easy transfer of clients from wheelchair to treatment bed and staff are trained and experienced to deal with
mobility and accessibility requirements.
Maintaining health and well being should be a priority in everyone's lives as this helps reduce the need for medical attention and contributes to longevity. A holistic approach to health is so important for the mind, body and soul and Thornton Therapies help towards maintaining this balance. It is important in this day and age to take time our for yourself especially with the stresses that modern life brings. Self-care should be a necessity, not a luxury! The benefits of maintaining health and well being are necessary for balance, self-improvement, rehabilitation and relaxation.
The following are tips for maintaining good health:
1. Eat a healthy diet
2. Exercise regularly
3. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption
4. Ensure adequate sleep
5. Protect yourself from the sun
6. Become more self aware
7. Get screening tests regularly
8. Have fun and spend time with loved ones
9. Treat yourself to a massage or holistic treatment
An added benefit is customers who use the wellness rooms is that they have an option to use all the facilities in the Aqua Dome at a special reduced rate of €7 and this includes entrance to the pool, gym and adult only Vitality Spa. The Aqua Dome pool is great for fun for all the family and the dynamic pool has many benefits which enhance health, fitness & well being. The Vitality Spa offers a a unique blend of heat experiences for customers to relax and re-charge the body as they indulge themselves from head to toe and the Aqua Dome Gym is the perfect
place to improve mobility, strength and flexibility.
All in all, Thornton Therapies along with the adult only Vitality Spa and other facilities in the Aqua Dome help to restore and maintain health and well being.
Treatments are an integral part of an approach to inner and outer health and wellbeing and we are delighted to be able to offer our customers these wonderful treatments.
Aoife Hobbert (8) from Tralee, Ayla Keogh (8) from Fossa and Sophie Constable (8) from Tralee met the Kerry Rose Sally-Ann Leahy and Audiologists Jessica Lewis and Clodagh Quane at the Audiology Medical Services Clinic at Bon Secours Hospital Tralee.
Audiology Medical Services, Ireland’s leading independent Audiology Company, providing expert and comprehensive child-centred and family-friendly diagnostic audiological assessment of infants, children and adolescents is the proud sponsor of the Rose Buds at the 60 Year Celebrations of the Rose of Tralee International Festival.”
Lots Furnishings on the Listowel road have extended their Mattress show Room by introducing 10 new Irish made King Koil mattresses with bases and headboards showcasing the new luxurious fabric ranges. Displaying 30 different types of mattress with majority being manufactured and made in Ireland. Supporting local jobs and economy.The signage on the front of the building has been revamped highlighting Lots areas of expertise - Sofas and Seating, Armchairs and Recliners, Mattresses and Beds, Mirrors and Wall Art, Furniture and Accessories. There is a lot to see so make time to visit.Feeling lucky ... They are giving away €100 Lots Gift Voucher. Find more details on Facebook page. It could be you!
Irish Water, working in partnership with Kerry County Council, is replacing 850 metres of problematic water mains on College Road, Castleisland to improve water quality and tackle high levels of water leakage. The old, problematic cast iron pipes are being decommissioned and replaced. All existing services are being transferred to a new plastic watermain. Works will commence this week and are expected to be completed by the end of September. The works will commence at the College Road junction with Main Street and proceed to the graveyard . These works are part of Irish Water’s national Leakage Reduction Programme which will see €500m
invested nationally to tackle problematic pipes and leakage in Ireland’s ageing water network.
The works will be carried out by Coffey Northumbrian Ltd. in partnership with Kerry County Council on behalf of Irish Water.
“As they get older, some pipes have a high level of leakage as well as being subject to frequent bursts.” said Steven Blennerhassett, Leakage Reduction Programme Regional Lead, Irish Water. “Replacing the old, damaged cast iron pipes will ensure better water quality and a more reliable water supply. The new water mains and service connections will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages. These
improvements to the water network are essential in providing a safe, secure and reliable water supply, now and into the future.”
Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact and disruption to commuters. Traffic management will be in place during this time. Local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times. The works may involve some short-term water shut offs and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to any planned water shut offs.
“We will continue to work with the community to minimise disruption. Customers can phone Irish Water on Callsave
1850 278 278 if they have any further questions about the project,” added Steven Blennerhassett.
More information: For more information, please visit National Leakage Reduction Programme. https://www. water.ie/projects-plans/ national-projects/leakagereduction-programme/
As the weather gets warmer 49% of people in Kerry are getting ready to fire up their BBQ this summer. Research, conducted by SuperValu, has dived into the BBQ habits of the Kerry public and reveals some interesting food findings. According to research people of Kerry are creatures of habit, with 42% stating they cook the same food every time they BBQ, with burgers (93%), sausages (90%), chicken (80%) and ribs (32%) the first meats they throw on the barbie. Surprisingly only 19% of Kerry natives plan on cooking one of the most delicious cuts of meat, a steak, on the BBQ this summer. Nationally, those aged between 45 and 54 years are the most adventurous grill masters, disagreeing that they always grill the same foods when they BBQ. Over the coming months SuperValu is encouraging Kerry to #LoveMeat and think outside the box not only for BBQs but for all their summer meals. Irish meat, and in particular Irish beef, is recognised for its quality across the globe . Irish Beef is one of the most
popular choices of meat and SuperValu’s beef is sourced from over 16,500 farms across Ireland , Bord Bia certified and quality assured. Speaking in relation to Irish meat, wellknown Chef Kevin Dundon, SuperValu ambassador commented, “As a chef, I am very particular about the quality of the meat I use in any dish. For me quality is of the upmost importance not only for taste but also to get the best for your diet."
Survey results also highlighted that getting the best and freshest meat (84%) is why
Kerry people chose to buy meat from the butcher counter in a supermarket. SuperValu stores in Kerry have 19 butchers working across 9 stores with over 360 years of combined experience so shoppers are guaranteed the best advice at the counter. When visiting their local SuperValu butcher, the people of Kerry continue to opt for Striploin Steak as their beef cut of choice, followed closely behind by Sirloin Steak. Commenting on the benefits of Irish quality meat in the diet Dietician, Aveen Bannon
Lee Strand visited St John’s Parochial School in Tralee to present a cheque of €500 in the Cash 4 Schools Draw. Speaking at the presentation Patricia Fitzell, Deputy Principal stated “We are delighted to win €500 in the Lee Strand Cash 4 Schools. Thank you very much for this great opportunity. The money will be used to provide games to promote social and oral language skills. We would also like to restock our Aistear toys and purchase S.E.S.E. resources. A big thank you to Niamh Dunne for entering into the draw on our behalf. We would also like to thank Betty Groves and the families of the school who consistently collect the mascots on our behalf.”
John O’Sullivan, General Manager, Lee Strand said “Lee Strand presented a total of €2,000 this year to schools
in Kerry providing much valued financial support for schools. We would like to congratulate our final winner for this year St John’s Parochial School in Tralee. Lee Strand Cash 4 Schools will be back again next term so keep collecting Mighty Mikey Milk tokens over the summer.”
To enter simply collect 10 Mighty Mikey Milk mascots printed on Lee Strand 1 Litre and pint cartons or 2 Litre plastic bottles. Post your 10 mascots along with your name, address and telephone number to:
stated, “Meat, and in particular Beef, is not only a good source of protein but an important source of nutrients. Beef is rich in Iron and Vitamin B12 and can be part of a healthy balanced diet. However, quality is crucial when buying beef so ensuring you buy the best possible beef from a butcher you trust such as your local SuperValu Butcher is important.”
For further BBQ and meat inspiration visit the SuperValu website, www.supervalu. ie or check out Facebook\ SuperValuIreland
For further information please contact 066 7121084.
Hear ye, hear ye – a new queen has arrived in town! With the annual Puck Fair celebrations just around the corner, preparations for the biggest event of the year are already well underway in Killorglin and an integral part of that is the selection of her royal highness, Queen Puck. The selection process sees an independent judging panel trawl through all the entry letters from 6th class pupils across the region before interviewing each hopeful and hearing them read aloud the famous Puck Fair welcome speech, which is recited during the Coronation Ceremony on the festival’s opening day. The legendary 3-day event, which runs annually on the 10th, 11th and 12th of August, is Ireland’s oldest gathering festival One little lady who is especially excited for this year’s celebrations is 12-year-old Maeve McCarthy from Cromane Lower in Killorglin, who has just been crowned as Queen of Puck Fair. Maeve, a student of Scoil Réalt na Mara in Cromane, will now take her rightful place among a long list of former Puck Queens, each of whom has played a central role in Puck Fair over the decades. Much like her predecessors, Maeve’s duties will include meeting and greeting visitors to the festival, addressing the crowd in the town’s main square on day one of the fair and of course, the all-important crowning of King Puck during the Coronation Ceremony. Although a lot of responsibility will fall on her royal shoulders, it seems that Maeve is most certainly up to the task, if her letter to the Puck Fair committee is anything to go by: Despite an onslaught of letters from 6th class students in the region, all with hopes pinned on becoming the reigning queen, Maeve’s letter was selected as a standout entry and she is now gearing up to take on the role of her dreams.
Maeve said: “I really can’t believe the committee chose me out of all the entries they received. I’m so happy that they liked my letter and I can’t believe that I’ll get the chance to be Puck Queen, which is something I’ve wanted to be since I was tiny! The 2019 Puck Fair line-up is looking more promising than ever, with the usual wide range of free family fun activities, children’s entertainment and musical acts on For information and updates on Puck Fair 2019, visit www.puckfair.ie or follow @puckfair on Facebook and @puck_fair on Twitter.
Question
Travelling to my office through city traffic is taking me longer because of increased congestion. Can I travel by electric scooter instead?
Answer
An electric scooter (sometimes called an e-scooter) is a small platform with two or more wheels that is propelled by an electric motor. The rider can also propel the electric scooter forward by pushing off the ground.
Electric scooters and electric skateboards fall into the category of ‘mechanically propelled vehicles’ (as defined in the Road Traffic Act 1961).
If a vehicle can be powered by mechanical or electrical power alone, then it is considered to be a ‘mechanically propelled vehicle’.
Under Irish road traffic law, people using such vehicles in a public place must have insurance, road tax and a driving licence. There are penalties under road traffic laws (including fixed charge notices, penalty points, fines and possible seizure of the vehicle) for not being in compliance with these requirements. As it is currently not possible to tax or insure electric scooters or skateboards, they are not considered suitable for use in public places. However, the Road Safety Authority is carrying out research as to how electric scooters and other such vehicles are regulated in other countries, particularly in other EU member states.
The goal is to understand the road safety implications of the use of such vehicles on public roads, especially when interacting with other vehicles.
You can read frequently asked questions about electric vehicles on rsa.ie.
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After all the study sessions, late nights and assignments now it’s time to celebrate. Ryle Menswear in Ashe street will make you the best dressed at your Debs. Take your pick from tuxedos to the stylish range of suits on offer. Ryles have a varied collection of suits so you can express yourself in bold prints or classical colour blocks starting
at €199. Their collection has been curated to provide the highest quality suits, ensuring you have a suit you can wear time and time again. Call in store with your friends to get all suited and booted together or why not bring your date along?,either way they'll make sure it’s an experience to remember Impress them by being one step ahead and
thinking about the photos! Ryle will co-ordinate your suit with your date’s choice of outfit and promise they won’t take the credit for making all the Mammys happy. They care about your style, so trust them to perfect your signature look. Their collection encompasses a wide variety of designers,
fabric and cuts to ensure only the best. You’ve put in the hard work now let Ryle take over and get you the results you deserve. Dress like a Ryle man at your Debs. You’ve earned it !
The Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, (IFSA), a 32 county organisation, will host the 2019 Home Nation Shore Angling Championships in Co Kerry.
The competition takes place yearly on rotation between the four competing countries England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and is due to take place this year in Ireland. The competition will take place from the 3rd to the 6th of July on Kerry beaches. The headquarters for the event will be The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.
There are 6 members on each team of Men, Ladies, Under 16s and Under 21s. Each individual on the team will have gone through a qualification process to earn their place on the team. These qualifiers take place prior to the event, and usually start a year in advance.
The competitions for this year’s event are scheduled to take place on Rossbeigh on Friday 5th and Inch on Sat 6th from 10 am till 3pm each day.
During the completion, the fish lengths are recorded and all fish are released back into the
sea, and the most successful anglers earn points for their country. After the two days the scores are calculated and the results are given out at a ceremony back at headquarters.
The Irish Federation of Sea Anglers are supported by the
Angling Council of Ireland, Inland Fisheries and Sport Ireland.
For more information, please contact Meadowlands Hotel 0667180444 or info@ meadowlandshotel.com
• 3 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (about 6 3/8 oz.) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
METHOD
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup (about 2 7/8 oz.) fine yellow cornmeal, divided, plus more for dusting
• 1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt, divided
• 6 tablespoons (3 oz.) butter, cut into 1/2-in. pieces, chilled
• 3/4 cup whole buttermilk, chilled
• 4 medium-sized (about 18 oz. total) ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-in. thick
With the tomatoes in full season, they are bursting with flavours, especially off the vine! and fantastic locally made mozzarella this recipe is a sure winner as a lunch or starter. UPCOMING EVENTS AT CROÍ & GRÁ Wed 3rd July - 100 day aged striplion steak... booking essential Sat 13th July - Vegetopia... a celebration of the vegetable
Preheat oven to 170c . Stir together mozzarella, mayonnaise, chives, parsley, basil, mustard, and pepper in a small bowl; set aside. Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, 6 tablespoons of the cornmeal, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or 2 knives until pea-size crumbs form. Drizzle in buttermilk; gently stir until a sticky dough forms, about 1 minute. Knead once or twice to gather dough together. Dust a 12- x 17-inch piece of parchment paper with cornmeal. Place dough on parchment paper, and pat into a 5-inch circle. Dust a rolling pin with flour, and roll dough into a 13-inch circle (about 1/4-inch thick). Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons cornmeal over dough, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Arrange tomatoes, overlapping, in a concentric circle over cornmeal. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; dollop evenly with mozzarella mixture. Fold dough border up and over tomato slices, pleating if necessary. Transfer tart to a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, about 20 minutes. Let stand about 15 minutes; slice and serve.
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
Our deeply detoxifying green tea & coconut oil polish offers an indulgent, gentle exfoliation. Perfect to detox the body and leave it feeling re-energised, smooth and hydrated.
Followed by
Our Laminaria Body Wrap has a combination of specially selected seaweeds for intense shaping, reducing cellulite and helping to flush out toxins whilst hydrating and protecting the skin and helping maintain its elasticity. A luxurious envelopment experience, excellent for tension and stress relief. Accompanied by a relaxing scalp massage.
Treatment time: 1 hour (available Sunday – Friday only)
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 !
Our Tourist Kiosk is now ready for the summer (looking good Mary!)
"This photo hung on the wall of the Brandon from 1979 until the hotel was refurbed in the early 90’s, at which point it was put into the attic. It was gone to rack n ruin, almost lost forever and the late Declan Sheridan restored it to its former glory, it now hangs in the Las Vegas suite in our home. A young DJ is riding high at No 1 in the charts with Almost Persuaded and Brendan joins him at The Brandon for his final night in Tralee before emigrating for good."
(Thanks to Mark Leen )
There will be a gathering of all types of cycle lovers this Friday (Today ) at 6pm in the Square , Tralee.
Its called 'The Tralee Critical Mass cycle ' and is being organised by the Kerry Cycling campaign . The Critical Mass cycle is a mass cycle that takes place in towns and cities around the world on the last Friday of every month . This is an open invitation to everyone and the relaxing cycle around Tralee will commence at 6.30pm . This is part of International Bike week .
Tim brings the best of Kerry to the Ballymac Bar
Friday week 5th July at the Ballymac Bar, Boherbee, Tralee, "A Night of Stage and Screen" featuring talented actors from all over Kerry directed by Tim Landers... doors open 7.30 ...€7 entry fee
Symptoms of ear wax buildup:
• Itchy Ears
• Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears)
• Dizziness
• Earache
• Hearing Loss
Don’t wait weeks. Microsuction ear wax removal is a
and non-invasive procedure, suitable for most people including hearing aid users.
Invest in the quality of your life Giving you back the gift of hearing
The weather here might not always be sunny and warm but our all new tropical butterfly walk-through is!
So if you are looking for a way to warm up and feel like you are in the sunny tropics, why not join us here at the aquarium and immerse yourself in our Butterfly Oasis!
Our new living jungle exhibit gives you a chance to get up close to beautiful flowers and butterflies from all around the world and is sure to put a smile on your face!
While visiting the tropical world you will get to use all of your senses while you learn and experience first-hand all about butterflies and their home …
Like did you know for instance that butterflies wings are actually transparent?! It’s the refraction of light hitting their wing scales that creates their iridescence and their vast array of colours and patterns that we see!
Oceans of fun at Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium this summer, rain or shine it’s the place to be. Its amazing what you find on a visit to the aquarium, new for 2019 Beautiful Butterfly Oasis where you will gaze in awe as a multitude of tropical butterflies fly all around you! At the aquarium you will also find Gentoo Penguins, these amazing flightless birds will keep you amused as they waddle around and swim at speed in the exhibit, these are just one of the many attractions at the aquarium. Get to see Asian Short Clawed Otters up close, these playful creatures are otterly amazing! Come face to face with the most feared creatures of the sea… Sandtiger Sharks! Say “Hi” to Nemo & Friends, walk through our Underwater Tunnel and even get the chance to hold a starfish at our Interactive Touch Tank. Reptile encounters are not to be missed – get the chance to get up close and personal with reptiles such as snakes, turtles and much more…. Only if you dare! Kids zone is open daily with Puppet Shows, Interactive Experiments and Face Painting, all activities are included in admission to the aquarium. Tickets are valid for the whole day so you can come and go as you please throughout the day.
This week I am specifically talking to all my gals about two things - cellulite and stretch marks!
The amount of things I see online where girls are asking ‘how do I get rid of cellulite/stretch marks’ is insane, so I said I’d address it. IT’S NORMAL.
THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH HAVING EITHER OF THESE THINGS, IT IS COM-PLETELY NORMAL. NOT UGLY OR UNHEALTHY.
Because you’re a woman, you will have a different collagen structures in your
men due to hormones. Also, because women have high levels of estrogen, they tend to store more fat because we are designed to be able to carry an unborn child so we need to store extra fat. Depend-ing on your collagen structure and hormonal levels you may be more or less susceptible to cellulite.
If you want to ‘improve’ the appearance of your cellulite, move more. Walk more, get that blood circulating and that will help with any excess cellulite. But that won’t necessarily get rid of it. Weight lifting and building muscle can help but essentially you may never be able to get rid of it completely because that’s the way our bodies are designed. IT IS NORMAL. Nothing to be ashamed of or feel bad about.
Now onto stretch marks, again they can be due to your body changing, which happens to most women as they get older and go through puberty/pregnancy.
They are nothing to be ashamed of and are not ‘bad’. Although if they really bother you and you can remember to do it daily, applying bio oil can help.
PS: Most pictures you see online, if not all are edited. Nobody is ‘perfect’ and perfect is not some-thing anyone should be aiming to be. Once you know you’re healthy, lead an active lifestyle and aim to have a positive outlook on your life and yourself, that’s all you should worry about!
You can find me on Facebook ‘Bexblah Makeup’ or Instagram ‘Bexblah’.
Last week I talked about my product wishlist - products that I want to buy. So this week I thought I’d talk about products that I use EVERY time I do my makeup.
CLARINS SOS PRIMER
No matter what makeup look I’m doing I will always use one of these primers first! Each one has a different purpose, radiance, fatigued skin, blemishes, redness, dark spots, sunkissed skin etc, so I always switch up the one I use. Definitely a favourite of mine.
SOSU X KEILIDH URBAN BIBLE PALETTE
I use this palette EVERY DAY. Not even exaggerating. It’s the perfect size, the brown shades in it are the exact shades I like, and if I want to add a pop of colour I can. IDEAL.
FENTY GLOSS BOMB
If I have gloss on (which is always) it’s the Fenty Gloss Bomb. It’s my perfect gloss, for me it finishes off my lips - unless I’m wearing red lipstick.
CLARINS BRONZING COMPACT
Hands down one of the best bronzers I have tried. It’s so big, will easily last you over a year. I don’t think I will ever hit pan on it to be honest.
TOO FACED FOUNDATION
If you don’t know now you know, my current obsession when it comes to foundation. I just love how this applies, how it lasts and the coverage is perfect. I wear Warm Beige with Tan and Light Beige without.
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS BROW BRUSH
This has been my favourite brow brush for YEARS. Honestly. The Anastasia Beverly Hills brow brush no. 12 is just perfect. I’ll probably use it forever that’s how well it works for me.
The skin is the largest organ in the body and covers approximately 20 square feet. It protects us from the elements, regulates the body temperature and allows us the sensations of touch, heat and cold. It is a passageway that helps rid our body of unwanted toxins and prevents chemical and waste build up. If our pores are congested and blocked with chemicals and pollutants this can prevent the skin from functioning properly. Every gust of wind, cough and blast from exhaust pipes hits our skin first and it is our first line of defence. Like every other part of our body, our skin responds to care and attention. Bright, vibrant skin can signal health and vitality. Looking after it, can help slow down the ageing process, keeping it healthier for longer (and keeps us looking better!).
What we put on our skin is just as important as what we put into our bodies; both have an effect on our overall health. Remember your skin absorbs about 60% of what you put on it and when these products contain artificial ingredients this places an unnecessary burden on our bodies’ detoxification process and your immune system, including the skin. Some of these chemicals can build up and remain in the body for long periods of time before they are completely eliminated. Most of us use several skin and body care products daily, but when was the last time you looked at the ingredients in any of the products you are using? By choosing to use natural or organic products you can be assured this will have a positive effect on your body and your skin. Becoming an informed consumer allows you to make smart choices
when purchasing your natural product. There is a vast selection of natural products available and are just as fabulous and effective as the more widely known brands. Some of our favourite natural moisturisers, cleansers, body washes, etc instore include HAREBELL HERBS, DR MAHERS, DR HAUSCHKA, TRILOGY, and KINVARA.
Remember healthy skin comes from within so some important supplements to consider include Omega 3:6:9 we would recommend ESKIMO, VIRIDIAN or NORDIC NATURALS. Take a ZINC supplement to help maintain healthy skin, hair and nails. VITAMIN B12 may help with the reduction of tiredness and fatigue (which can show on your skin). POMEGRANATE EXTRACT is high in antioxidants and may help to reduce spots and wrinkles on the skin. SELENIUM is essential to the body’s antioxidant defence. May help prevent DNA from oxidative damage. Call in to any of our stores where you will find all of these supplements and we are always happy to discuss which product will suit your specific requirements.
Until next time, stay healthy.
Deirdre
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Saint Expedite, Noble Roman youth, martyr l You who quickly brings things to pass You who never delays, I come to you I need (Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you) Do this for me, Saint Expedite, and when it is accomplished, l will as rapidly reply with an offering to you (State your vow or promise) Be quick. Saint Expedite! Grant my wish before your candle burns out and I will glorify your name Amen. Thank you St. Expedite for answering my request. I promise publication to spread your devotion. For anyone in need say this prayer and your request will be granted. My request was granted A.B.
Murphy with his parents Clare and Ben on his graduation day at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Thursday
August 8pm
A sign says, “Feed the elephant a bun to get your age”
The little boy gives the elephant a bun and it stomps it’s foot 6 times.
“Wow” says the boy, “That’s right I am 6, you have a go dad!”
The Irish chap gives the elephant a bun... A moment later the elephant farts and stomps twice...
“Bajaysus that’s right” said the father, “I am farty two!”
Guy: I've always wanted to go to England, but I've always been too scared to fly. I think I would like a bridge from America to England.
Genie: That's pretty hard. I dont know if I can do it. Can you choose something else?
Guy: I've always wanted to be able to understand women.
Genie: So about that bridge...
I knocked on her front door and she yelled “Who is it”?
So I left
A dead centipede.
Guy: I've always wanted to go to England, but I've always been too scared to fly. I think I would like a bridge from America to England.
Genie: That's pretty hard. I dont know if I can do it. Can you choose something else?
Guy: I've always wanted to be able to understand women.
Genie: So about that bridge...
A sign says, “Feed the elephant a bun to get your age” The little boy gives the elephant a bun and it stomps it’s foot 6 times.
“Wow” says the boy, “That’s right I am 6, you have a go dad!” The Irish chap gives the elephant a bun...
A moment later the elephant farts and stomps twice...
“Bajaysus that’s right” said the father, “I am farty two!”
YOU WERE AWAY AT
"Not now," says Mummy. "Wait until Daddy gets home."
So they wait until Daddy gets home, and then Mummy says "Now dear, what were you saying about Daddy and the strange lady?"
And Daddy starts to say something but Mummy says, "You keep quiet - I'll be talking to my attorney in the morning. Carry on, dear."
"Well," says the little girl, "Daddy told me to stay downstairs while they went upstairs, but I followed them without Daddy seeing me, and I saw them hugging and kissing at the top of the stairs. Then they went into your bedroom and shut the door, but I went up and looked through the keyhole."
"Clever girl," purrs Mummy. "What could you see through the keyhole?"
"I saw them hugging and kissing some more, and then they lay down on the bed .
"Yes?" says Mummy. "And then what happened?"
"Then they did what you and Uncle Jack did when Daddy was in Vancouver last year," says the little girl confidently.
They say the 2nd event can be the hard act to follow and Tralee's most high profile (and active) chef Noel Keane and his fellow Culinary Gangsters are ignoring all that and ramping up the occasion that is Vegtopia , a one day festival and celebration of all things vegetable happening on Saturday July 13th commencing around Midday.
Not only that but Noel also had the time to write Vegtopia , the book , packed full of all Veggie( and fruit ) ideas!
Noel, who runs Croí restaurant(now relocated to Princes St ) and Grá Bistro in the Square, along with his partners Kevin and Paul , says that there will be plenty to do on the day with Food galore , Music and Entertainment planned throughout the whole day. " We will be starting with a Cooking demo on Grá at 12 with Dr Ailis Brosnan, then Superfood salads with Sid Sheehan , Yoga , wine and Canapés at Croí after lunch, Manna Organic Shop showing off the wierd Veggies as well as Tasting Menus in Croí and Grá Bistro.
We really want to just celebrate the Vegetable and that is what Vegtopia is all about " says Noel
For Bookings or further information , contact Croí 066-7185583 or email croirestaurant@gmail.com
(Photo ...Noel Keane presenting Tralee Chamber Alliance representative David Scott with a copy of his book Vegtopia
The Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 muscle car will be the most powerful production model Ford has ever built, but sadly it's not coming to Europe.The new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 will arrive on the American market in 2020 with a host of chassis and aerodynamic upgrades, as well as a new engine that will be the most powerful Ford has ever built.The GT500’s unit is a hand-built all-aluminium, supercharged 5.2-litre V8 fitted with forged con-rods, a new structural engine sump and a water-to-air intercooler system.
It produces 760bhp and 847Nm of torque, which Ford claims makes it the world’s most power-dense supercharged production V8 engine.
It feeds its power to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, through a carbon fibre propshaft to the rear wheels. The transmission is capable of shifting gear in under 100 milliseconds and has a series of drive modes tailored towards road, track and drag strip driving.Ford is yet to disclose full performance specifications for the Mustang GT500, which is set to rival the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, but the American brand has revealed its latest flagship muscle car will have a 0–62mph time of around three seconds and will cover the quarter-mile in under 11 seconds.
Inside, the new GT500 boasts a digital gauge cluster and an eight-inch touchscreen. Optional extras include a carbon fibre dash, Recaro racing seats, race harnesses, a 12-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system and suede door cards.Pricing information for the latest Mustang GT500 is yet to be announced,
I have just had a MINI Countryman PHEV on a 2 day test-drive, which was a useful way to properly assess the car. It was good, but suffered from a few negatives, notably the high price and the slightly mean battery range. I have since been looking at used Golf GTEs Hybrid (2-3 years old), which appear to have the same benefits with a bit more range. Are there any worries with the drive train, particularly the 1.4 engine? JM, Wootton
HJ says ...The Golf GTE is relatively good. Go for it !
I have owned a Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2.0HDI for over 15 years which has now done over 201,000 miles, it has given good service. I am considering purchasing a used diesel Volvo XC60 D4 or D5 but are concerned at your comments in last Saturday’s paper that lots of Volvo owners of D4s and D5s have damaged the injection system by using ordinary diesel. Should this have read ordinary petrol? I live in the sticks and cannot get premium diesel locally.
If this a problem, what alternative to the XC60 would you suggest. Average 20,000 miles per year.
PB, via email
H.J says
No. The 2.0 litre Volvo D4 engine introduced in 2012 absolutely requires Superdiesel because it is optimised for this fuel and using a lesser fuel seems to damage the very sensitive injectors. At least that's what the engine development engineer told me face to face at the launch of the engine. Maybe you should be considering either the Honda CR-V mild hybrid or the new Land Rover Discovery Sport mild hybrid. But surely, even if you live in the sticks, at 20,000 miles a year you must pass filling stations with superdiesel regularly.
WHILE much of the public focus has been on the electrification of our cars for the future, it is easy to overlook the fact that another, more immediate, decision lies waiting to be dealt with.As you probably know, new cars' emissions are now assessed and taxed on the basis of readings under more stringent real-world evaluation.It is called the WLTP test. It has meant that even in its aggregated NEDC guise, quite a proportion of cars - around the 20pc mark, according to some sources - have shot up the VRT and road tax bands. Result? More VRT and road tax in many cases.Such has been the extent of increase under the current interim NEDC system that there are fears of even greater rises when the fullblown WLTP data are applied from January next.
Just be aware: the cars are not polluting more. On the contrary, they have never been as clean. It is just that their 'real-world' consumption performance is being more accurately measured.That's how the higher CO2 emission readings have come about and why so many are being pushed into more severe tax bands.Now it is being forecast that if the Government doesn't do something about the current bands there could be huge price increases and a corresponding plunge in new-car buying.According to one motor industry expert, sales could plunge by 45,000.And he is forecasting that those hardest hit will be buyers of popular family SUVs.Paddy Magee, country operations director for Renault in Ireland, predicts that many SUVs, such as his own brand's Kadjar, could go up by anything between €4,000 and €5,000 if the Government chooses to leave things alone on this issue in the Budget.He says the new-car market could nosedive to as few as 55,000/65,000 in 2020.
That would be a significant drop from the projected total for next year - and pose a real threat to thousands of jobs.There are fears that a 'silent' stealth strategy will be followed by Government as the current 'green' drive takes hold and fossil-fuel cars become fair game - again.Since the new more stringent WLTP emissions test system came in for all cars from last September, most vehicles have shown an increase in CO2.The Government undertook to study the impact of the new system over the year and address it in the Budget after seeing how many cars were, or are likely to be, affected.But now there are widening fears that they will extract exchequer revenue from new cars given the political sentiment - as outlined in the Climate Action Plan - to drastically lower the number of fossil-fuelled vehicles bought each year.Mr Magee told Independent Motors: "There is a real danger this will happen. I have spoken with colleagues and the fear is real."There is also the real concern that a drastic lowering of car sales would mean jobs being affected."The industry employs more than 40,000 at the moment."We need clarity on what is going to happen because the uncertainty is causing chaos," Mr Magee added. Irish Independent Motoring
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced further plans for more public electric car charging points in the capital, citing central London's “lack of infrastructure” for drivers of electric vehicles.
London is currently on course to hit its target of 200 to 400 rapid charging points and 3,400 to 4,700 slow to fast charging points by 2020, in order to support the anticipated 45,000 EVs on the capital's streets by next year.The plan now is to have a total of 2,300 to 4,100 rapid charging points and 33,700 to 47,500 slow to fast charging points in the city by 2025, when it’s predicted there could be around 330,000 EVs in London.At present 25 per cent of all of the UK’s EV charging points are in London, with 2,400 of them spread across 1,200 locations.Speaking exclusively to Auto Express, Mr Khan said: “One the biggest obstacles [to EV ownership] that people tell me [about] is the lack of infrastructure, the lack of enough rapid charging points, the lack of enough charging points and so what we’ve announced today is a delivery plan to how we get there.“We have in London now more rapid charging points than any major city in the world, but we need more and this is a plan to get more.
We have in London now more than 2,400 normal charging points; over the last four months alone we’ve had more than 1,100 being rolled out – we need more.”
SPORT CAN
TURN BLACK IN A MOMENT:
Thankfully 99% of the time the saddest thing a sports writer covers is a player or team coming to terms with a loss. And of course on the other side there will be the joy of the winners. At the Donegal International Rally last weekend, which I was keeping an eye on to see how the Kerry entrants were doing, on Stage 15 there was only the sadness. One of the sports nicest men went off the road and was killed. Manus Kelly was a three timer winner of the event but was known all through the country. Here in Kerry he won the 2018 Rally of the Lakes and I had the pleasure of having a few words with him afterwards. He was one of those sportspersons who made time for everyone – from the top motorsport reporter to the locals. He was a successful businessman, a newly elected FF Councillor but most importantly of all a husband and father of 5. While the whole rallying and wider sporting community is in mourning no-one is going to miss him more than his family. Sport gives up the most wonderful moments and memories but there are dark days. We all can think of those who have gone too soon and in Kerry we have lost our fair share of sportspersons that we mourn. This week its Donegal’s turn to suffer that grief but as always the whole sporting community mourns together. We will keep Manus ‘Mandy’ Kelly and his family and friends in our thoughts as they try and get through this very hard time.
KERRY COMPLETE MUNSTER DOUBLE BUT QUESTIONS STILL TO BE ANSWERED: There has been plenty of reviews over the wins for the minors and seniors in last Sundays Munster Finals. The minors continuing winning run is a huge testament to the work being done at underage level in the county. They are now focusing on an All Ireland series and will once again be one of the favourites to lift a trophy that has been domiciled in Kerry for the last number of years. It is a job very well done by the squad and management and a bright summer is ahead of them. The seniors are also champions,
and while there are certainly questions to answer, this is a new team under new management and they have reached the League final and now have a trophy. And if we didn’t concede those two preventable goals (yes Cork had other goal chances but so had we) Kerry would have won by 8 points and everyone would be full of confidence for the Super 8’s. Kerry have lots to work on but are only 2 wins from an All Ireland semi-final and while Dublin look well ahead of everyone else no team is unbeatable. The next two months will be interesting. Looking ahead to the All Ireland and after last Sunday’s games Dublin at 1/2 to win their 5th All Ireland title in a row and as short of 13/8 to make it an unbelievable 6-in-a-row. However if you fell the weight of expectation will cause them to falter or as in our case a late goal will stop their 5-in-a-row you can back this at 13/8. Kerry are third favourites on 7/1 with Donegal now the favourites, outside of the Dubs, on 13/2. Interestingly the bookies still feel that Kerry can still reach the All Ireland. A Dublin v Donegal final is the most likely on 5/2 while Kerry Dublin is on offer at 11/4.
BALLYMAC NEWS:
The seniors will face Castleisland Desmonds this Saturday June 29th at 7pm in Castlieisland in Round 7 of the Senior League. This is a vital game for the team. The B’s enjoyed another good win in a tight game away to Currow which ended 3-15 to 4-10. They were due to play Cromane this weekend by were given the game. They will next be in action on Juny 5th when they travel to take on Firies.
O’Connell and Darragh Sweeney they went down 2-15 to 3-05. They were due to face Ardfert in midweek.
The u14 Boys began their Division One Central Region campaign away to Laune Rangers last Monday. The Killorglin side led early but the boys closed the gap to 2-11 to 2-05 at the break. In a high scoring game it was the home side that were two strong on the day winning 5-17 to 5-07. They still have Austin Stacks, Churchill and Ardfert to play in the competition.
Ballymac were well represented on the u14 Castleisland District panel who played West Kerry in the Divisional Board Shield Final held in Austin Stack Park on Thursday evening last.Aidan Horgan. Diarmuid Galvin. Sean Rice,Niall Collins, Luke Horgan, Skye Lynch and Conor Martin all saw action on the night, with John Rice part of the management team. Unfortunately the boys from the West proved too strong on the night and took home the spoils. The Kellogg’s Cul Camp takes place from July 29th to August 2nd and from the 12th to the 16th for players ages 6 to 13. Bookings are now open. There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 6,10,16 and 22 and the next jackpot will be e3,400.
ST PAT’S NEWS
There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 6,14,20 and 30 and the next Jackpot will be e6500 with the drawn in Keane’s Bar. There was a full turn-out for the u6’s last Sunday. The u8’s put in a huge effort and Player of Week trophy was won by the Jace, the twin brother of last week’s winner Rylan. They are in Go Games action this week. Many will also be in the Cul Camp from Monday August 5th to 9th. There were lots of good performances in the u10’s with Patryk taking the Player of the Year Award. The u12’s lost to Skellig Rangers but bounced back to defeat Ballyheigue. They will train this week as normal.
level on points on Saturday evening from June 29th with a 7.30pm throw-in.
The Senior B team had an impressive win over Dr Crokes and are level in joint 5th with their next opponents Ballyduff.
There was a great turn-out for the Academy. The Players of the Week were:
U8 Girls- Nicola Corridon, U10 Girls- Aoife O’ Connell and U10 Boys - Davie Jay Flaherty. The new juvenile kits should be at the club by July 5th.
The u8 girls welcomed Churchhill, Na Gael, Mitchels and Stacks to Ballyrickard for a very enjoyable evening of football.
The club is planning to organise a series of ‘street Leagues’ over the coming weeks.
The u12 Boys ended their County League with a good win over Foilmore 5-13 to 3-07. Nick Lacey was the Player of the Match.
The u16 Boys played Annascaul / Lisople in their County League opener and took a good win. Next up for the boys is Keel.
The Family Fun Day is pencilled in for July 7th along with the Cake Sale.
The u12 Girls defeated Dingle 3-06 to 1-06 in Currans and they will train again on Tuesday and Thursdays. The u14’s and u16’s also train ahead of upcoming Championships. The Seniors were due to play Beale/Ballyduff but it was called off late. Annascaul away will be their next game.
AUSTIN STACKS NEWS:
The club was delighted with the win of the Kerry teams and especially their players on the Minors Luke Chester and Adam Curran. The Cul Camps will take place from July 1st to 5th and a few places are still available on-line. All the underage teams train as normal this week with Go Games also down for decision.
The u12’s know if they can beat Laune Rangers they will be the County Champions. They also had success in the Naas Invitational Tournament.
The Minor team will take part in the Division 3 Central Region Minor League in Mid July. The games start on the 18th July and the other teams in the group are: Ardfert, Annascaul/Lispole, and Sneem/Derrynane/Templenoe. The u16’s entertained Na Gaeil in the first round of the County League Division 2 at home and trailed 2-06 to 1-03 at the break. In the end the Tralee side were the stronger and despite good performances from the likes of Adam Kelly, Adam Sheehy, Maurice
The u14 Boys opened their Central Region campaign last week against Milltown/Castlemaine with the high scoring encounter ending 6-10 to 5-13. The Junior B’s got their game against Castlegregory and will play an Ghaeltacht in their next game on July 5th at 7.30pm in Gallarus. Following the break for the Munster final the seniors will play away to Miltown/Castleimaine in Round 7 of the County League on Saturday June 29th at 7.30pm. The club was delighted for James Costello and his minor team on their Munster Final win. The Cul camp will take place between August 5th to 9th and bookings are still open.
KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS: The table topping seniors are back in action in Round 7 of the Senior League when they face a vital game away to An Ghaeltacht who are
The Rock Club August football camp will take place in Connolly Park from August 6th 10th while the u14’s are heading to Connaught for the Football Festival of Youth. The u16’s had a good start to their 2019 campaign when the defeated Legion. Their game against Dr Crokes was postponed with Glenflesk on July 10th up next.
THREE KERRY FOOTBALL TEAMS HONOURED BY GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
Three victorious Kerry football teams will be honoured at the Gaelic Player Association’s (GPA) Football Legends Lunch on the eve of the All-Ireland Football final. The winning teams from 1969, 1979 and 2009 will be celebrated at a lunch on Saturday 31st August in Croke Park.
In 2009, Kerry beat Cork with a score of 0-16 to 1-09, winning their 36th All-Ireland Senior
Football title. Kerry’s Tadhg Kennelly became the first person to ever hold AFL Premiership and All-Ireland winning medals in the sports of Australian rules football and Gaelic football. Managed by Jack O’Connor, Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper scored six points in the game and later that year, Paul Galvin won an All-Star and the Footballer of the Year award. In 1979, Kerry defeated Dublin 3-13 to 1-8. Managed by Mick O’Dwyer, Kerry's Mikey Sheehy was the championship's top scorer with an impressive 6 goals and 18 points. He was also named as the Texaco Footballer of the Year that year. In 1969, Kerry beat Offaly 0-10 to 0-07 in the first championship meeting between both sides. Mick O’Dwyer was part of the All-Ireland winning team.
CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP:
Kerry takes on Limerick in the Intermediate Camogie Championship this Sunday with the game throwing in Croagh GAA pitch at 3pm.
KERRY TO TAKE ON THE DUBS IN JOHN SCOTT FINAL:
In the Final of the Celtic Challenge Minor Hurling Division 2 for the John Scott Cup Kerry will face Dublin Clarke this weekend. The game takes place in Bord na Mona O’Connor Park in Tullamore with the throw-in time not confirmed at the time of going to press.
PARNELLS NEWS:
The Minors are in action this weekend when they travel to Ballyduff on Sunday. The club has some great pictures of the recent Feile tournament on its website. Caherslee was decked out in the colours for the weekend. As well as the on field action there was lots for all the family to enjoy off the field. The players and parents have made some very good friends in the visiting clubs Castleblayney from Monaghan and Eire Og Carrickmore from County Tyrone. In the Academy at u6’s Sonny McDermott was the Player of the Week. In the u12’s County League the Division 1 and 3 teams were beaten by Ballyduff. The Division 1 side were very unlucky as they went down to a late goal. The u14’s were beaten by St Brendan’s 1-15 to 2-04 in a game where the boys put in a very good second half effort. Despite Parnells having 18 players the game was played at 12-a-side on a full pitch. The Intermediate side defeated St Pat’s in the South Kerry League which was the perfect lead-in to the marriage of joint manager Mark Ryall. The game ended Parnells 6-19 and St Pats 4-05.
ANOTHER BUSY WEEKEND FOR KERRY SOCCER:
Despite much of the attention of
the Irish soccer public on the Governance Report on the future of the FAI, and with the Schoolboys FAI AGM this Saturday we will hear much more about this over the weekend, there is also lots of action on the field. The underage League of Ireland returns with all 4 Kerry sides in action. The Kerry 13’s and 15’s begin Phase 2 of their League. The u13’s are in the Shield section and they travel to Cabinteely for the first of their 10 games in the second part of the League. The 15’s are in the top section and begin with a home game against Bohemians at 2pm on Saturday in Mounthawk Park. This a great chance for the Kerry boys to tackle one of the biggest clubs in the country who draw their players from all the top Dublin Schoolboy clubs. It’s a busy Saturday at the home of Kerry soccer as also at 2pm the u17 League of Ireland get their campaign back underway after the summer break. They welcome Cobh Ramblers to Tralee looking to re-capture their excellent early form. Finally the u19’s are also in action and they go to Cobh on Sunday with a 2pm kick-off in St Colmans Park. They showed glimpse of turning around their season before the break and will be hoping the few weeks off will see everyone come back fit and healthy.
Gaynor 15’s: The final big underage tournament of the summer gets underway on Friday morning when the Kerry 15’s Girls are in action in UL. They will play 5 games over the weekend ending with a 10am kick-off on Sunday. They games are against Clare on Friday at 12 noon and at 5pm against Kildare, Saturday at 9.30 versus Limerick County and 6.30pm against the Midlands an d then on Sunday at 10am when the face the MidWestern Girls League.
PAUL WARMS UP FOR NATIONALS WITH TIME TRAIL RECORD:
Having won the bronze medal in the National Time Trial Championships last year Paul Kennedy had the perfect warm-up for this year when smashing the record in Round 3 of the Kerry Time Trial League. The Foran CC rider became the first man to go under 25 minutes for the 20km course stopping the clock in 24.56.1. Second on the night was Cathal Moynihan, Manor West Tralee, in 27.20 with Mike O’Shea from Killorglin 3rd and the fastest M40 rider. He was followed on the results list by Joe Roche and Richard Cleverly. Tadgh O’Shea was the top Junior in 6th and Tom Gentleman the fastest M50 and in 7th overall. Barry Fitzgerald was the top Non-Aero rider with Lisa Stapelbroek the quickest lady in 33.32. Following three rounds Jerry McCarthy leads the way from Sliabh Luachra’s Cleverly and
Joe Roche of Tralee BC in third. However there are another three rounds so there is a lot of riding against the clock to be done. Tonight Thursday June 27th the action switches to Currow for Round 3 of the Road Race League while a number of Kerry riders will be in Derry for the National Road Race and Time Trial Championships
NEW COACH AND EX TRALEE PLAYER ON FIBA 3X3 EUROPA CUP TEAM:
The Irish senior men’s team are in Romania for the FIBA 3X3 Europa Cup qualifiers. There is lot of Kerry interest with the squad being coaches by new Keanes Supervalu Killorglin coach Colin O’Reilly. On the team is Ryan Leonard formerly of Garvey’s Tralee Warriors and now playing with Santa Fe.
THE WHEEL ROCK SWIM GOES TO EOIN
The Wheel Rock swim sponsored by Brendan Dillane of Weathermaster was Round 3 of the World Series of swims in Tralee Bay. The course saw the swimmers go from the beach and round the Wheel Rock and back covering a distance of 1500m. Eoin Cahill was the fastest swimmer in Group A in 16.07 followed home by Ger McDonnell and Brendan O’Connell. David Ryle was the quickest in Group B, Morna O’Halloran the winner of Group C and Norman Fitzgerald taking the Group 4 win.
KINGDOM SIRENS NETBALL CLUB LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS:
If you ever fancied trying Netball then you have the opportunity on Tuesday evenings in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. The Kingdom Sirens Netball team train from 8 to 9pm and are always looking for new members. No experience is necessary.
ONE THE GREENS: TRALEE PITCH AND PUTT PLAYER MAKE THE CUT: Last Sunday in Deerpark saw the National Gents Strokeplay Qualifiers down for decision with a total of 19 players going forward to join defending senior champion Damien Fleming of Deerpark in the National Finals in Ryston, Newbridge on the weekend of July 13th/14th. In difficult conditions, Jason Cregan of Tralee led the Senior grade with 15 under par, three ahead of club-mate Alan Hobbart on 12 under. Deerpark’s John McGrath had nine under, followed by Gavin Carroll of Castleisland on six under with Gavin’s club-mates James Dignan and Aidan O’Connor both shooting three under par as Tralee’s Jason O’Regan claimed the final spot on
two under par. The Intermediate grade was dominated by Deerpark as they claimed five of the seven spots on offer as Adam Kelly led the way on four under par with Kieran Fitzpatrick and Ger Casey on three and two under par respectively. Richard Bunyan of Listowel and Timmy Looney of Castleisland both had level par and the final spots in this grade were claimed by both Lorcan Martin and James Fleming from the hosts on one over par. The Junior grade saw Noel Moynihan from Deerpark lead the way on one under par with club-mate Darragh O’Callaghan next on four over par. John Carey of Listowel had seven over par with cub-mate Ger Guerin ad the Gleneagle’s Sean O’Brien both on 10 over in claiming the final two spots.
This Saturday sees the County U-16 Strokeplay take place in Listowel while on Sunday Lisa O’Connor of Tralee competes in the Intermediate grade at the National Ladies Strokeplay in St Bridget’s Kildare. The County Board wishes Lisa the very best of luck on Sunday.
CASTLEISLAND GC:
In the 9 hole Senior competition the winner was William O’Sullivan with Jerry Lyons second and John M O’Connell in third.
The Mixed Scramble saw the trio of Sheila Hanrahan, Jack Ahern and Kevin Fitzgerald taking the win from Liam Sweeney, Mary Scanlon and Helena Kilbridge. The 18 hole single stableford competition went to John A Harnett ahead of Paul Kelliher and Andrew Fitzpatrick. Tralee Golf Club:
In the Adams Garage sponsored MC 9 the winner was John Joseph O’Sullivan with Maurice O’Connor second, Sean Carmody third and Patrick O’Connell 4th.
The Best Gross went to Jim O’Donovan and the Division 1-4 winners were Kevin Lucey, Willie Goulding, Gerry Ryan and Kieran T Dinan.
In the June Waltz sponsored by Expose the winners were Brid Halloran, Gorretti O’Connor and Sandra O’Sullivan. Second was the team of Karen Gearon, Geraldine Hughes and Kathleen Houilihan while Ber Walsh, Barbara Reen and Emma Morrissey were third. John Brien’s Captains Prize to the Ladies was won by Norah Quinlan ahead of Kaelin O’Keeffe and Karen Gearon with Mary Sheehy taking the Best Gross prize. The Category prizes went to Lady Captain Fionnuala Mann, Veronique Davern and Eilish O’Loughlin. The front 9 was won by Vera Tierney, the Back 9 by Emma Morrissey with the 9 Hole Competition going to Kay Fitzgerald.
