Issue 30 by TraleeAdvertiser

Its Tralee's Festival... lets celebrate it and support it!

Looking back over the past 8 months, its all too obvious the big chunk that the Pandemic took out of all our lives ... As things slowly get back to normal ( what is normal nowadays ?) , there are certain things that are missing, business that remain closed, people who are no longer in professions that they were in 2019, habits that have now disappeared , maybe less social , less outgoing . So when we see Irelands longest running Festival , The Rose Of Tralee , under the protective arm of Anthony O Gara and his professional team as well as his army of

volunteers ,come back after 3 years away , then we know we've got something special and we know we must support it even more. A man who was educated in St Mels School in Longford , and a stellar career that included an 8 year executive stint in Kerry Group , it would have probably been just 'as easy ' to walk away . After all there are many stories of events that have not been able to come back this year and we might never see again . But the Rose of Tralee is different... Why? Because the people of Tralee, Kerry and beyond make it so. Someone, here in Tralee in the late 1950's had an idea, a vision.. and look whats happened since! As Anthony said in his recent Tralee Chamber Alliance podcast interview. "There are other towns both home and abroad that would take your right arm off to celebrate this Irishness". Our Festivals International

reach is astounding... St Patricks Day Parade alone in New York, sees 40 Roses ( and Escorts !) come together . Indeed when I was President of Tralee Chamber of Commerce in the late 1990s , we commissioned a study to determine the financial worth of such an event to our Town ..with the conclusion that it was equivalent to a 450 job Factory to the local economy... and that was 25 years ago! So when you take a look at the full page advert in this issue

Minister Foley welcomes over €3 million in funding for MTU

Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley, welcomes the announcement of €3,266,915 in funding for Munster Technological University (MTU) to support green initiatives and increase accessibility for students. The funding can be used to support universal access; energy efficiency and decarbonisation; to help students access laptops and other essential equipment; upgrading buildings and other minor works.

Minster Foley said: “This vital investment will ensure

that MTU continues to lead the way in terms inclusivity and accessibility for all people. This significant tranche of funding will also provide extra resources for students to access laptops and key Information and Communication Technology (ICT).”

The funding forms part of ongoing investment in the higher education sector under Project Ireland 2040 and reaffirms a strong commitment to public investment in higher

with the Festival thanking all its sponsors and supporters , ask yourself , 'am I on that list ? '..' What have I done to support this wonderful event that will be broadcast out to millions of viewers over the next week? And if you feel its not enough, don’t worry , there's always 2023! ..Anthony , his team and all the Festival supporters will make sure of that!

Chris Shortt (Editor)

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE:On your bikes to aid the Kerry Samaritans fundraising cycle event to West Kerry on Saturday starting at John Mitchells GAA Complex Tralee and return to a fab BBQ. from left Bernard Keane, Tralee, Jerry McCarthy, Castleisland, winner of the Donegal Ultra 555 cycle last week, Shelia McCarthy, Susan O'Callaghan, Pat Sullivan safety and traffic control during the Samaritan Fundraising cycle event to West Kerry, and Martin Lacey, Tralee.

ABOVE: The first group on cyclists turn to cross Blennerville Bridge on Saturday during the Kerry Samaritans fundraising cycle to West Kerry and will return to a BBQ at John Mitchells GAA Complex.

ABOVE: Line up for the Kerry Samaritans fundraising cycle on Saturday to West Kerry from John Mitchell GAA Complex, Tralee, from left Dan O'Connor, Ballybunion, John Kelly and Sean Cooke, TCC.

ABOVE: Anne Cotter, Kildimo, and on right Sharon Ganly, Newport, lineout for the Samaritans fund raising cycle to West Kerry on Saturday from Tralee.

ABOVE: Supporting the Kerry Samaritans fundraising cycle to West Kerry on Saturday from John Mitchells GAA Complex, Tralee, left Dermot O'Connor, Fossa, Seamus Coffey, Fossa and Noel Ryan, Killarney.

ABOVE: Team from Manor West Hotel, from left Bernard Keane, Billy O'Leary and Martin Lacey, Tralee, about to join the Kerry Samaritans fundraising cycling event to West Kerry on Saturday.

ABOVE: Philip O'Donnell, Kilkenny, and on right Denis Gahan, Cashel, came to support the Kerry Samaritan fundraising cycle from John Mitchell GAA Complex Tralee to West Kerry.

“SNAPPED ON SOCIAL MEDIA”

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 !

Look who's taken over the Lakeside Cafe at the Wetlands!! Its Mags!

"The wait is over. We look forward to welcoming you to the lakeside cafe, serving tea, coffee, scones, sandwiches and delicious treats, all sourced from local businesses, We will have a more extensive menu in the coming weeks but for now we are opening softly so you can tell us what you would like to see on our menu going forward, Call and see us over the weekend and remember be patient and be nice, we have lots of new staff ready to greet you and this will be new for everyone, Looking forward to seeing you all, ..Mags "

Mick O’Dwyer’s ‘Ballroom of Romance’ in the 80’s!

At one point Micko was running two hotels & a successful garage in Waterville on the Ring of Kerry! Pic: Eamon Kelly

Tried Banditos Street Food yet?

has it the cook there ain't half bad ! (IYKYK!) (next to Surf n Sail, Abbey Car Park)

Tralee Boxing Club celebrated HER Outdoors Week

last week with a free, non contact, ladies only, Boxing On The Beach workshop

AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...

from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance

A Festival like no other!

By Georgie Downes

The time has finally come and Tralee is gearing up for one humdinger, fabalicious, nonstop rollercoaster of a festival, jam-packed with sizzling nighttime entertainment, family fun and cultural events for all ages! We’ve gone through the extensive program and picked out a few highlights which we think will appeal to everyone. BTW, programs can be bought from the Tourism Kiosk in The Mall. So let’s get started.

Running throughout the Festival will be FOSSETT’S CIRCUS, Dan Spring Road; BIRDS AMUSEMENTS, Town Centre; ART IN THE PARK; Tralee Town Park (Fri, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm), Music from COMHALTAS CEOLTÓIRÍ ÉIREANN; Town Square (Fri, Sat & Sun afternoon);

STREET MARKET, various streets in town.

Friday 19 Aug: | 12pm –5pm | FÉILE NA MBLÁTH kicks off in the Town Park with children’s entertainment featuring the Family Town Show for 2022; Madagascar – A Musical Adventure. | 9pm – 11pm | MOBILE

MUSIC in The Square; Pop Up performance with Pat McManus Band. | 11pm – 2am | RETROSPECTIVE Disco at the Festival Dome (MTU)

10.15pm | SKYFYRE, the first of two firework displays taking place in Denny Street. | 11pm – 2am | LIVE AT THE DOME, a welcome back disco at the Festival Dome (MTU).

Sunday 21 Aug: | 9pm –

11pm | MOBILE MUSIC, a pop-up performance by MUNROE in The Square. |11pm -2am | LIVE AT THE DOME presents RUAILE BUAILE, a 4 piece trad/pop/ folk group with a modern twist.

Kerry Motor Club’s Winter Rally included in

‘An Turas Mór – Homecoming Kerry’ festival.

Kerry Motor Club’s annual Kerry Winter Rally will form one of the main events in the recently launched ‘An Turas Mór – Homecoming Kerry’ festival.

The rally has a new date –October 29 – instead of its traditional November slot on the calendar and club officials are working behind the scenes to get the biggest annual motorsport event in North Kerry off the ground. As ever the rally will be based at the Banna Beach Hotel but will have a new Tralee venue too after Kelliher’s Toyota Garage offered its state-ofthe-art premises for pre-event safety checks which will take

place on the Saturday before the main competition. This is an ideal opportunity for members of the public to see the cars up close and meet some of the drivers taking part in Sunday’s rally.

Route details and spectator locations will be announced in due course, but the club is delighted to announce that it has been included in An Turas Mór – Homecoming Kerry’ festival as a result of years of collaboration with the London Irish Motor Club. The tie in will encourage Irish immigrants based in Britain and further afield the chance to come home and experience Kerry motorsport.

KERRY Samaritans get the perfect Day

An overseas participants reception will take place at the Banna Beach Hotel on Friday October 28. The month-long gathering is a county wide initiative to bring home Kerry Diaspora during October this year.

for Cycling!

It is presented by Kerry County Council as part of the Global Irish Festival Series which is a joint initiative between Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Dip in the Nip makes a welcome return

Following on from the huge success of Dip in the Nip in 2021 the event will make a welcome return this September.

The event organised by John and Michaela Edwards of Wild Water Adventures is set to be another great day and will once again raise substantial funds for cancer services in Kerry.

“As a local swimming business, we at Wild Water Adventures deal with a lot of female swimmers, and we wanted to give something back to the community. We have a unique skill set and we have used that to run several charity events over the years. We came up with the idea of running a Dip in the Nip last year and we asked Recovery Haven if they would like to be our chosen charity,” explained John.

Such was the success of the event with 170 participants, John and Michaela are now hoping that it will be even bigger and better this year.

“Following the success of last year’s event, we have asked Kerry Cancer Support Group to come on board as a beneficiary this year as well. We are hoping to build on that success and Dip in the Nip Kerry is now set to be an annual event.”

“The feedback we received from last year's event was that women found it empowering

and emotional, with ladies of all ages and walks of life taking part. We have an allfemale support crew of guards, lifeguards, and marshals.”

The location for the Dip in the Nip is a closely guarded secret with participants only finding out a couple of days before the event but with plenty of wonderful locations close to Tralee on the list for this year’s event.

The Dip will happen at dawn on September 3, and it is a lovely social event. It is fun, exciting, empowering, daunting, exhilarating, peaceful and mindful according to participants of previous events. Everyone is on their own journey and participating for their own reasons.

This year’s chosen charities are delighted to be part of this fun event and are urging women to sign up.

Breda Dyland from the Kerry Cancer Support Group said that they are very thankful to be chosen by Wild Water Adventures as a beneficiary for this year's Dip.

"We are really looking forward to what will be a unique and personal event. I want to thank Michaela, John and their volunteers for their hard work in organising the event and I hope that the ladies of Kerry and beyond come along and join us on the 3rd,” she said. Recovery Haven too is

Launching the second annual Dip in the Nip Kerry on Saturday were (l-r) Marisa Reidy & Jacinta Bradley (Recovery Haven), Michaela Edwards (Wild Water Adventures), Breda Dyland (Kerry Cancer Support Group) and Siobhan MacSweeney (Recovery Haven).

delighted to once again be part of a hugely successful event.

“Having seen the success of last year’s event and the pure emotion and sense of solidarity experienced by all the women who took part, we are thrilled and honoured to once again be involved in such a wonderful event. We would encourage all women to give it a go, because it is something very special and something they will not regret. As the phrase goes: ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway,” said Marisa Reidy.

Dip in the Nip is open to all women (18+) –including those who have experienced cancer themselves, those who are

supporting a friend or family member on their cancer journey or those who want to remember and honour a loved one who they lost to the disease.

Registration, priced at €40 (+ booking fee), is now open through Eventbrite and everyone who signs up will receive a custom swimming cap, a medal to mark their participation and will be automatically entered into a draw for some great prizes. Pre-registration is vital, however, as entries cannot be processed on the morning of the event. Participants are also asked, if possible, to bring tea and cakes and make this a fun social event too.

Currys to supply a range of technology to the Rose Festival Media Team this year

The Rose of Tralee International Festival returns this year for the first time since 2019, and Currys Tralee are proud to be supplying a range of equipment for the media team to use on site throughout the Festival.

The equipment being provided this year includes laptops, printers and ink, and a TV screen to support the Festival media team in Tralee.

Mark Lynchehan, Sales & Operations Manager at Currys Tralee said:

“We are delighted to support this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival media team with a range of tech on site throughout the Festival. We’ve been proud to supply the media team since 2016 and we’re delighted to see Festival back after the past two years.”

From the Media Team at the Rose of Tralee International Festival, June Carey said:

“Currys Tralee have been great supporters of the media team since 2016 and we’re delighted to be working with them again this year. We’re looking forward to a busy few days as the Festival returns for the first time since 2019, and we greatly appreciate the continued support from Currys Tralee in helping the media team to showcase the Festival.” Visit www.currys.ie to shop a massive range of tech and home appliances.

Pictured are June Carey from the Rose of Tralee International Festival Media Team and Mark Lynchehan, Sales & Operations Manager at Currys Tralee

AUGUST

Tickets €15 available on the door or at Eventbrite.ie (+€1.87 service fe

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Roses reunite with Dáithí after

3 years apart!

Rose of Tralee host Dáithí Ó Sé and 33 rose hopefuls unite after a 3-year Covid break at the RTÉ Rose of Tralee photo launch on today at Sandymount Beach, Dublin . Pictured at the the launch were : Dáithí Ó Sé, Perth Rose Olivia Duffy, Derry Rose Áine Morrison, Kilkenny Rose Molly Coogan, Florida Rose Jennifer Waldeck and Kerry Rose Édaein O’Connell.

Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD .

To arrange a skin consultation to discuss your acne related concerns contact us via phone 086 0786120 or email Chrc@bonsecours.ie

Water is in, its nearly ready ..should be open early next

Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee The Scotia Clinic, Tralee

IT’S ONLY A JOKE

COLONEL SANDERS CALLS UP THE POPE

“Your holiness”, he says. “My business is losing money and I need help. I’ll donate 10 million dollars to the Vatican if you change the Lord’s prayer from ‘Give us this day our daily bread’ to ‘Give us this day our daily chicken’”.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Sanders” the pope replies. “I cannot change the word of God. I wish you good luck with your business.”

A month later, Colonel Sanders calls back, even more desperate. “50 million dollars to the Vatican”, he says, “if you change the Lord’s prayer from ‘Give us this day our daily bread’ to ‘Give us this day our daily chicken’”.

“I’m sorry Mr. Sanders. The word of God is sacred and can’t be changed”, the pope replies. “You’ll have to try something else.”

A month later, Colonel Sanders calls back in pure desperation. “Please, your holiness. My sales are in the hole. I’ll donate 100 million dollars to the Vatican if you change the Lord’s prayer from ‘Give us this day our daily bread’ to ‘Give us this day our daily chicken’”.

The pope sighs and says, “OK, let me get back to you.” He then calls up his bishops and says, “Gentlemen, I have good news and bad news. The good news is, KFC will be donating 100 million dollars to the Vatican.” The bishops erupt in cheers. After quieting down, one asks, “and the bad news?” The pope replies solemnly, “we will be losing the Wonder Bread account”.

JIM’S CAR IS SWERVING ALL OVER THE ROAD SO A COP PULLS HIM OVER

“Step out of the car” says the cop, “I am going to need you to take a breathalyzer test.” “I can’t”, Jim responds “You see I have very bad asthma, that

can set off an attack.”

“Alright,” says the cop, “then you’re going to have to take a blood test.” “Can’t do that either,” Jim responds, “I am a hemophiliac, if a wound is opened, I won’t stop bleeding, and I could bleed to death.”

“Ok,” the cop answers “then I will need a urine sample.” “Sorry,” says Jim “I also have diabetes, that could push my sugar count really low.”

“Fine, so just come on out, and walk a straight line for me.” “Can’t do that either” responds Jim. “Why not?” Demanded the exasperated cop. “Well, because I’m drunk!”

MY GRANDFATHER KILLED 30 GERMAN PLANES DURING WORLD WAR 2

He was easily the worst mechanic the Luftwaffe ever had.

LITTLE JOHNNY

SAYS

“I’M SORRY I’M LATE, TEACHER, MY DAD GOT BURNED THIS MORNING.”

The teacher says, “Very badly?” and Little Johnny says “Well, they don’t mess about at the crematorium!”

MY THERAPIST TOLD ME THAT A GREAT WAY TO LET GO OF YOUR ANGER IS TO WRITE LETTERS TO PEOPLE YOU DON’T LIKE AND THEN BURN THEM. I DID THAT AND I FEEL MUCH BETTER BUT I’M WONDERING... ...do I keep the letters?

Know any funny Jokes? Share with us - send them to traleeadvertiser@gmail.com

New trophy for Tralee Flower and Garden Club

Clotilde O Keeffe Lyons has presented a trophy to the Tralee Flower and Garden Club on behalf of her late parents.

Regis and Rita O Keeffe of Rathfarnam Dublin were avid gardeners and won many prizes over the years.

‘My parents loved the garden’

Clotilde says. ‘They always had beautiful flowers and shrubs throughout the year. Many of my childhood memories are of time spent in the garden harvesting our own

fruit and vegetables.

The side board of our sitting room was full of trophies and plaques.’

Clotilde told us that her family members are delighted that her parents legacy will be marked by the continuing presentation of the O Keeffe trophy. The trophy being donated was originally presented by The Royal Horticultural society of Ireland in 1962.

Clotilde remembers vividly the excitement in the days

Ballyheigue

leading to the shows and competitions. So, as the club celebrates forty years of success, ‘it will be a proud moment for me to hand it over during Féile na mBláth.’

Anne Sullivan, of Tralee Flower and Garden Club, says her members are delighted with this kind gesture by the O Keeffe family.

‘We are looking forward to presenting this very special prize during Féile na mBláth.’

Gaa Welcomes

Home Heroes, Jason & Stephen

Last Sunday was a special day as Ballyheigue paid tribute to their All-Ireland U14 Long Puck Winner, 11 year old Jason Gaynor, who was crowned national champion at the Community Games in Carlow on Saturday finishing ahead of competitors from Waterford, Galway, and Limerick. Congratulations also to Stephen Harty who finished 5th in his Long Jump category recording a personal best.Ballyheigue also says ' Many thanks to all those who turned out to celebrate with us.'

Great photo taken by Mary O Shea at The Island of Geese in Tralee

The Essence of Summer on a Plate

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TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR

AS HOT ON THE SPORTING FROM AS THE WEATHER WAS:

As we are into the middle of August and peak of the holiday season things are as hot as ever across many sporting fronts.

SOCCER’S ROSE CUP RETURNS:

Tralee Dynamos will be the place to be for soccer and Rose fans as the Rose Cup returns. 8 Leagues – Kerry, Clare who are the holders since the inaugural competition in 2019, Cork WSSL, the MGL with the Dublin League sending two teams, West Cork, South Tipperary and Limerick Desmond – will be represented by their u13 Girls team. The action gets underway at 11.30 following the Parade and the visit of the Roses from 11am to 11.25am. The finals of the Cup and Shield will take place at 5pm and all are welcome with admission free with a bbq also being cooked up during the day.

GAA’S ROSE CUP TO TAKE PLACE AT RAHILLYS AND NA GAEIL:

16 u13 Boys club sides will be in Tralee this Saturday for the GAA Rose Cup with teams from Kerry being joined by those from Limerick, Cork, Tipperary and Clare. The event was first started in 2009 by the late Chairman of the Tralee Town Board Jimmy Foley and this year competition is being sponsored by the Bon Secours.

LOSS OF THE RACES STILL A DISAPPOINTMENT TO MANY:

This is one time of the year when the loss of the Tralee Racecourse is keenly felt in the town, not just for the sporting aspect but the business it used to generate too. I remember coming over from Killarney to a packed Festival race meeting but now everyone is going in the opposite direction. Hopefully the future of the site at Ballybeggan can be sorted as a multi-purpose sporting venue – horse racing, cycling track, motorsports trials area, skate and BMX park, crazy golf, children’s play area etc. With a little thought and imagination it could be a brilliant addition to the town.

ALL TO PLAY FOR IN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP:

The Tralee derby in Group B of the Club Championship turned out to be a cracker with Austin Stacks just seeing off Kerins O’Rahillys. The win was also cheered on by Dr Crokes as it keeps their narrow hopes of a top two spot alive. With one game in the Group to go Templenoe are on 4 points, Austin Stacks and Rahillys on 2 and Dr Crokes pointless after two defeats.

In the Intermediate Group 2 John Mitchels went down to Laune Rangers and remain on 2 points behind Rangers who are also on 2 and Killarney Legion on 4 with Dromid Peirces pointless. So it is all to play for next weekend. On Saturday night in Group 1 Na Gaeil host Spa while in Group 2 the action is on Sunday with Rahillys hosting Templenoe and Stacks going to Crokes for 2.30 throw-ins. At the same time in Group 3 John Mitchels will also be in Killarney to face Legion.

In the Junior Premier on Sunday at 2.30 St Pats welcome St Senans to Blennerville.

AUSTIN STACKS NEWS

Well done to the seniors who had a vital 1 point win over Rahillys 1-15 to 1-14 to set up a vital final round Group game next weekend. The club congratulates Liam Kearns, an ex-Championship winner with the Rockies, on his appointment as Offaly manager.

Our Card sessions continue in the Clubhouse on Monday and Thursday nights with the starting time at 9pm sharp.

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 3,16,18 and 26 with the next jackpot being e2000.

At underage level the All Stars and the Academy will be back in training and Go Games this week. There was great news for the All Stars as they have been invited to Croke Park in the near future.

The 13’s are busy in Inter League action and we will also be in Saturdays Rose Cup. The 14’s will be in the Lee Strand Tournament on September 3rd.

We had players on the Tralee District 15’s team who won their second game in a row defeating West Kerry.

BALLYMACELLIGOTT NEWS:

The Seniors are due to play Keel next weekend but at the time of going to print this had to be confirmed. The Senior Ladies Club Championship begins at home to John Mitchels on Monday August 22nd.

The Minor Ladies took on Southern Gaels in the County League Division 1 semi-final in what turned out to be an end-to-end cracker.in the end they went down narrowly 5-12 to 4-13. The 14’s had a good win in the North Kerry League defeating John Mitchels 3-07 to 2-05.

The Under 13, 15 and 17 County Championships get underway this week and are a straight knock-out format.

The Academy were out in force and also continue in their Go Games competitions. The u11 squad and coaches presented Sean Kelly with a signed ball and top ahead of his families move to Spain.

The club was delighted to have a number of players on Kerry representative squads and well done to all of them.

The club is running a number of Health and Wellbeing initiatives and the Mothers and Others enjoyed an evening of football against their Killarney counterparts.

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 3, 32, 24 and 23. The next jackpot will be e3000.

PARNELLS NEWS:

The Buster Race Fundraiser scheduled for last Saturday had to be postponed due to racing being cancelled because of the warm weather. It will now take place this Saturday afternoon when the Roses will be attending. The first race is off at 2.45pm.

The club thanks all those who contributed to the Clothing Collection and also those who are supporting the regular Lotto.

The club thanks all those who made the Cul Camps such a great success.

The u7’s and u9’s really enjoyed their trip to Crotta.

The u18’s went down to Lixnaw in the North Kerry League 3-12 to 5-15.

KERINS O’RAHILLY NOTES:

The Seniors lost out by the narrowest margin to town rivals Austin Stacks and have a vital Club Championship final Group game at the weekend when they host Templenoe.

The Girls are getting ready for their Championships while the u13’s enjoyed a win away to Dingle and were delighted with the ice cream provided by their hosts after the game in the heat. They were also

treated by sponsors Sandy Feet Farm afterwards. They will play Na Gaeil in the semi-final.

The u14’s will play Knock/Brosna in Round 5 of the North Kerry League while the u17’s play MKL Gaels in their quarter final. The Senior Ladies are down to play Glenflesk at the weekend.

The Juvenile Academy continues each weekend with teams also in Go Games action.

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 2,10,19 and 29 with the next jackpot being e3000.

ST PAT’S NEWS:

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 4,7, 13 and 18 with the next jackpot being e2700.

While some members of the Academy are away on holidays there was still a good turn-out and they train again this Sunday.

The u12 Girls enjoyed their day out in Kenmare while the u13’s St Pat’s/ Rahillys combination had a B game against Ardfert who took the win in the Central League.

It’s a busy time for the senior players who are in action with the club and with the St Brendan’s Board whose first game in the Garvey’s Super Valu Senior Championship will be against Feale Rangers on the weekend of September 10th/11th at a neutral venue.

ON THE SOCCER FIELD:

It was a good weekend on the LoI front with the Kerry 19’s defeating Drogheda 2-1 and the 17’s drawing 2-2 with the same opposition. The 14’s also earned a point in a 2-2 draw at home to Waterford.

This Saturday only the 17’s are in action as they are away to Sligo Rovers at 3pm.

IN THE WATER:

Well done to Tralee native Kevin Dennehy who set a new record of 5 hours, 56 minutes 43 for the 18.6km swim from Fenit Lock Gates to Sandy Bay. Collette Murray took on the Blennerville Lock gates around the Lighthouse to Fenit Island and completed the 11km (solo skins) in 3 hours 11 minutes. Margaret Gilbert completed the Fenit to Maherees swim (non- wetsuit).

Well done to the swimmers and all their support people.

Well done to all those who took part in the Blennerville to Fenit swim, sponsored by Smaash Burger, and to all who ensured things went off smoothly and safely.

ON THE BIKE:

The Munster Criterium Championships were held at the Limerick Racecourse, hosted by

with “The Voice” Pat Harnett

TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

the Greenmount Cycling Academy with a complete suite of races from the Fun Under 8th to the Masters. In the Masters Championship race where the M50/M60 riders got a half lap advantage it was from the M40’s that the medal winners came from. Tralee Manor West’s Cathal Moynihan was prominent all race and finished with the bronze medal behind two Greenmount riders – Evaldas Stankevicius and Barry Sutton. Well done to Killarney CC’s Lorcan Daly and Conor Kissane who took gold and silver in the Elite Men’s race with Killarney CC also taking the team prize.

Josie Knight who is well known from her time in West Kerry was in action with the UK team at the Europeans picking up two 4th place finishes including one in the Pursuit.

IN THE CAR:

Tralee is set to host a car show and run dedicated exclusively to Italian cars and motocycles. Automobil Italia Tralee will take place on Friday and Saturday September 16th and 17th. The event will kick off with a meet and greet at the FBD and Peever Slye Cotter car parks on the Dan Spring Road starting at 6pm on Friday evening.

The Kerry Motor Club were delighted to announce that their Kerry Winter Rally will be part of the An Turas Mor – Homecoming Kerry festival. The rally will now take place on October 29th with the Banna Beach Hotel once again the headquarters of the rally.

Rally fans will be able to see the cars going through scrutiny in Tralee as Kelliher’s Toyota Garage have given their state-of-the-art premises for Saturday’s pre-event safety checks.

IN THE RING:

The Tralee Boxing Club were delighted with the way the HER Outdoors Week went where they hosted free non-contact ladies only Boxing on the Beach. The weather was great and hopefully some of those that took part will get involved in the club.

TBC has undertaken a number of projects throughout the summer to welcome our Ukrainian neighbours to Tralee the club and now have a whole new group of boxers. To the delight of the coaches the new members presented them with hand designed tee-shirts.

The position of trainee boxing coach for the 2022-23 season is still open. No experience in boxing is needed as full training will be given. But a background in fitness, nutrition and being comfortable in training adults

and young boxers would be ideal. Further details are available from Pat on 086 194 2824 or Lynda on 087 766 3406.

ON THE GREENS PITCH AND PUTT:

The big day for Deerpark, Killarney, is here as they host the National Youth Championships this Saturday, August 20th,for the first time since 2011. All the action takes place on the one day to save costs with four different competitions being decided. The Tralee club will be represented in the u20 Championships and in the Girls competition.

It’s a big weekend for the Tralee Pitch and Putt club as they are hosting their Scratch Cup this weekend as well. The Timesheet is open at the club and PPI members are asked to book their tee times.

TRALEE GC:

At the Tralee Golf Club the Captains Charity Day sponsored by Garvey’s Supervalu was won by the team of Paul Hickey, Gerard, Pat Lorigan and Evan Talty. They won on 99 points ahead of Ciaran McCann, Richard McCann, Conor Cronin and Niall Heeney.

In the Club sponsored Green and White Singles the winner was Patrick C Lynch ahead of Donal Sugrue and Pat O’Donnell. In the Ladies Section the Eileen Murphy Foursomes was won by Kathleen Finnegan and Joan Costello ahead of Paula O’Sullivan and Eleanor Doyle who finished two points behind the winners on 44 points. The 18 Hole Singles top three were Lucy Grattan (41 points), Emma Leahy and Karen Gearon with the second and third players ending on 38 points.

Tralee District Board Under 15 with Management of Ed Lacey, John Brosnan & Morgan O Connell. On Wednesday evening of Aug 10th, they defeated West Kerry by 2-18 to 2-11. This was their 2nd win of the competition so far.

Tralee Parnells U7s who played Crotta last Monday evening in Dromakee

Tralee Parnells U9s who played Crotta in Dr omakee last Monday evening

Tralee by Night...

Late Bar in Tralee until 2am for the 5 nights of The Festival (Friday 19th until Tuesday 23rd)

Rouge Plays Paddy Mac's this Sat

Town Centre to buzz with 'Live at the Dome'!

Live entertainment is back in Tralee town centre for this year's Rose Festival with LIVE AT THE DOME in the Abbey carpark. Kicking off this Friday nite we have Retrospective @ the dome. A Night of 90s /00s nostalgic dance music with local djs jonno Brien , Dollar, Andrew Lyne , Cian Sheila and Paul Sweeney. Tickets €15/€20. Doors 10pm. Saturday nite is Welcome back to the Roses . After the parade join all the roses and their escorts for the Rose Party with Munster's top Dj EC . Tickets €15/€20 doors 10pm .

Sundays music is by Ireland's No1 trad/ rock band RUAILE BUAILE. The lads from Offaly are packing out venues all over Ireland . Tickets €15/ €20 . Doors 9.30pm.

Mondays is our weeks highlight with Today FMs Dec Pierce brings his BLOCK ROCKIN BEATS show to the dome. After 3 nites at independence Festival , his Olympia gigs in Dunlins in October sold

out in days so don't miss this opportunity to see him Live at the Dome Tralee this year. Support by Dj Dollar . Tickets €29.50 .

Farewell to the Roses on Tuesday is selling out fast. Joins the party with Ireland's No1 DJ Fergal Darcy as everyone let's their hair down and parties the 2202 Rose Festival away for another year. Tickets €15/€20

All tickets are available @ roseoftralee.ie . Early Bird €15 tickets have to be bought online or from the Rose office

EATING OUT IN TRALEE

TOP SOIL FOR SALE

ABOVE: Fr. Vatalis Barasa, St. John's Church Tralee, pictured after celebrating the community Mass at Curraheen Lár on Thursday night. Photo : John Cleary!