Issue 8 by TraleeAdvertiser

Catherine & Kiera... a Dip a Day for a month, supporting MS!

Unfortunately , like many other worthy organisations , due to Covid , the Tralee/West Kerry local branch of MS have not had any major fundraising events in 2 years. “Now that life has gone back to someway normal , We are having a Dip a Day for the month of March. “ says Chairperson June Carey .” We are delighted that Committee member Catherine Dolan and her daughter Kiera will swim daily for the month.”

“There is a Go fund me page in place https://gofund.me/ a4265b62 where all donations are welcome.So please look this page up ! “

All funding for this branch is raised locally and despite the restraints of Covid we have still been able to provide vital support for our members including Physiotherapy, yoga and supplying personal assistance when needed.”

A Perfect match as Cara Credit Union sponsor

Presentation Secondary School Tralee

Cara Credit Union are delighted to announce their Current Account with globally accepted Mastercard® Debit Card as the title sponsors of Tralee’s Presentation Secondary School’s football team .

This sponsorship compliments the Credit Union’s Current Account sponsorship of the LGFA’s All-Ireland Ladies Club Football Championships. This partnership will also sponsor the LGFA’s annual All-Ireland Club 7’s blitz day and National Volunteer awards.

Mr. Daniel O’Ceallaigh, teacher and sports trainer at Presentation Secondary School, Tralee said: “We are delighted to welcome Cara Credit Union as title sponsor of our football team. The students were involved in

competition. The school would like to thank Cara Credit Union for supporting sport and teams in the school in such a generous manner. Our teams will wear their new kit with pride.”

Pa Laide CEO of Cara Credit Union, continues- “With the introduction of the Current Account and Mastercard Debit Card, members can now do all their day-to-day banking through their Credit Union while supporting in a practical way the growth of this much trusted communitybased service that is the Credit Union. Through this exciting sponsorship, we will also be supporting the continued development of sport in Presentation Secondary School, Tralee. The sponsorship reflects our commitment to supporting and strengthening local communities solely for the

benefit of the people living in these communities. Our members support, by way of loans and current accounts, allows us continue supporting our local communities of Tralee, Castleisland, Killorglin, Ballyduff and Causeway.”

With the recent news of the

closures of branches of other financial institutions we are once again reminded of the importance of the Credit Union sector. Credit Unions, as established financially inclusive co-operatives, exist

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE: Listowel Debutantes attending their Presentation School Listowel Debs, on Thursday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, from left Marhene Rechtero, Louise O’Sullivan, Muireann McElligott, Áibhín O’Neill, Kate Mulvihille and Colleen Stack.

ABOVE: Attending Presentation School Listowel Debs, on Thursday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, from left Sean Ryan, Mikey Lane and Mike Flanagan, Listowel.

ABOVE: Having fun at CBS The Green School Debs on Friday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, from left Emma Kerin, Scartaglin, Simon O’Sullivan, Barrow, Caoimhe Lyons and Dara Quilter, Kilflynn.

ABOVE: Emma Harty and Hugh Griffin, both from Listowel’ pictured at Presentation School Listowel Debs, on Thursday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

ABOVE: Ciara McCann and Jude Carty both from Tralee, pictured at CBS The Green School Debs on Friday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

ABOVE: Bláthnaid McCarthy, Abbeydorney and Kevin Aung, Tralee, attending CBS The Green School Debs on Friday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

ABOVE: Katie Ronan, Strand Road and Dylan Barry, Ballymacelligott pictured at CBS The Green School Debs on Friday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

ABOVE: Sinead Shanahan and on right Emilia Malkowie, Listowel, enjoying Presentation School Listowel Debs, on Thursday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

ABOVE: Cathy Palmer and Michael Lesnika, both from Tralee, attending CBS The Green School Debs on Friday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

Your Journey Home

The Minister of Education Norma Foley TD paid a courtesy visit to Blennerville on Friday to be welcomed byKate Kennelly (KCC) Mayor of Tralee Cllr Johnnie Wall, Jim Finucane (Chairman Blennerville Windmill), and Des Griffin (Tour Guide at Blennerville Windmill). Photo Joe Hanley

At the launch of the CBS 5K Virtual Fun Run at CBS The Green on Monday, students: Darragh Murphy, Jayden Canty, Mark Vansteenkiste, Daniel Farmer, Donal Murphy,Fionn Heaslip and Joe Moriarty. Parents Council: Margaret O’Sullivan, Richard Heaslip and John O’Sullivan, Helen Kelliher (Teacher) and Emma O’Mahony (Adapt). Photo Joe Hanley

Members of CBS Senior Soccer and management accepted new soccer jerseys from Pa Daly TD who sponsored the jersey’s on Monday, Cianan Cooney, Dimitar Dimitrov, Cian Brosnan, and SAdam Sheehan. management Sean Og O’Ciardubháin and Eugene O’Sullivan, the CBS Soccer team will be playing in the FAI Munster All Ireland Senior School Semi-Final at Mounthawk on Tuesday 8th March at 12. Photo Joe Hanley

Emma Farrelly, Sylivia Byrne, (Organizer) Ann O’Shea Daly (teacher) Heather Coffey and Siobhan Clifford Photo Joe Hanley

Hearts & Flowers’ 5th Annual Fundraiser raises €1778 for Breakthrough Cancer Research

The Tom Quirke Memorial Hearts & Flowers Fundraiser for Breakthrough Cancer Research raised €1778 in the recent Preschool Valentines Celebrations . The fundraiser was launched in 2018 by Tom Quirke , late husband of Maureen Quirke ,Casement’s Avenue , who sadly passed away in August 2018 with Pancreatic Cancer. ‘We are humbled by the support received from everyone’ said Maureen, and wish to give a special thanks to our Teams ,Children & Families at Mounthawk Montessori & Busy Bees Nursery & Maureen’s Childcare & Montessori School ,All-Ireland Business All Star Montessori of the Year, 2022 #AIBF and to our colleagues Lorraine and her Team , children and families, at Alandale House, for joining us for the fundraiser this year. ‘On behalf of the Quirke Family , we are forever grateful to everyone for supporting this worthy cause , so close to my Dad’s heart , supporting ongoing research into Cancer Treatments and Nutrition’ stated Susan.

Students and teachers of Mercy Mounthawk Secondary School, Trade set up a clothing depot at the school all donations will be sent to Ukraine, Amy Samy,

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Gary’s Delivery for Ukraine! You can help... Donate this Saturday!

Gary Lowham of Garyowen transport is travelling to Ukraine border with supplies - we will be using the old DPD warehouse in monavalley ind estate, Tralee this Saturday 5th March from 12 midday to 5pm

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Open Week 2022 Come and visit our host campuses!

Clash Road Campus | 066 7121 741

Listowel Campus | 068 21023

Monavalley Campus | 066 7149 600

SCHOOL TOUR GROUPS

Find out about our courses for Employment, College Progression or Apprenticeship options. Guided Tours 90 minutes. Contact Admissions Office on 066 7149 696 or email: openweek@kerrycollege.ie

OPEN WEEK: MONAVALLEY CAMPUS

Tuesday, 22nd March to Thursday, 24th March | 8:30am-8pm

Our Monavalley Campus in Tralee is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for school tours and walk-in visits.

Killorglin Campus, who specialise in Outdoor Education and Training will be there to answer any outdoor career related queries.

OPEN DAY: CLASH ROAD CAMPUS

Tuesday 22nd March | 10am-7pm

Drop in, meet our team and see our range of courses for third level progression and employment. Visit our state of the art Beauty Therapy building and see the different treatments up close.

OPEN DAY: LISTOWEL CAMPUS

Wednesday, 23rd March | 1:30pm-7pm

Come visit us, meet our team and see our range of employment and progression focused courses.

OPEN EVENING : CLASH ROAD CAMPUS

Parent’s Information Evening | Thursday, 24th March | 5pm-7pm Come and meet our staff who can help and advise you.

OPEN EVENING : MONAVALLEY CAMPUS

Thursday, 24th March | 5pm-9pm Apprenticeship Information Evening **FOR EVERYONE** Come and meet a range of apprenticeship employers and chat to our Apprenticeship services team who can help and advise you.

OPEN WEEK: MONAVALLEY CAMPUS

Wednesday and Thursday, 23rd and 24th March **BONUS FEATURE**

The Ireland Skills National Final for Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting (MAMF) Craft Apprenticeship is on the 23rd & 24th of March.

from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance

Dazzling New Venue at The Ashe Hotel

Tralee is killing it these days with venues opening up left, right and centre, which is wonderful for tourists eager to experience all kinds of hot spots and great for locals too, who we know are always up for a good night out.

The latest addition is Lottie’s, the freshly refurbished,

sumptuous eating space at the four-star Ashe Hotel. This place is simply gorgeous; somewhere Gatsby himself might choose to eat if he ever came to Tralee. The décor is decadent, sophisticated and chic, the perfect setting for watching the world go by as you lounge in one of

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their velvet, scalloped chairs, sipping a cocktail created by mixologists Nicole Sugrue and Diana O’Keeffe who, incidentally, have designed a selection of their own original cocktails and mocktails especially for Lottie’s.

Hotel Stylist Jane Boyle was the woman in charge of design and she’s pretty much nailed it. “We have created a special space for people to dine, celebrate and entertain, a room for a sense of occasion, to toast those beautiful moments in our lives.” Here, here. Lottie’s cater for such beautiful moments as weddings, christenings, anniversaries, baby showers, retirements and birthdays. Or a boy’s night out. Or indeed a girl’s night out. Everyone’s welcome. Naomi McDonnell, Operations Manager of Food and Beverage says, “We love

Help is at hand with that vital exam revision!

It is that time of the year again when students have to get serious about their studies. Students who are preparing for Leaving and Junior Certificate have lots of revision to do over the next few months. At Brookfield Tuition help is at hand in the form of intensive One Day Intensive Revision Courses in the run up to and during the Easter break. According to Elisha Dowling “this is our 32nd year providing Easter Revision Courses and the experience we have built up is invaluable. Students are always amazed at the amount of quality revision we get done.” Early booking is advisable as places are limited. Phone 085-2648361 or Email: brookfieldtuition@gmail.com

hosting celebrations, and being part of a family’s special occasion is such a privilege.” Keeping with the Twenties theme, give ‘The Birdcage’ a whirl (it looks like a periodpiece birdcage). This is the hands-on, dining experience ideal for sharing while you chat and catch up with friends. Each ‘Birdcage’ contains three layers of savoury nibbles, with ingredients specially sourced by Head Chef Alex DeGlorie who knows a thing or two about tempting platters. The ‘Birdcages’ launch on Friday 18th March, St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend. Bookings are open and advisable.

Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) is a statutory education and training authority for County Kerry, established in accordance with the provisions of the Education and Training Boards Act 2013.

Kerry ETB is a provider of Primary, Post Primary and Further Education and Training services in Co. Kerry. The ETB has c. 1000, employees, an annual budget of c. €69 million, c. 37 Centres of Education and Training with the organisations Head Office located in Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following post which may arise:

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2 Year Fixed Term

CENTRE OF FIRST ASSIGNMENT: KERRY

COLLEGE, MONAVALLEY CAMPUS

Application forms and full details may be obtained from www.kerryetb.ie/ opportunities or contact the H.R. Department, Kerry ETB, Centrepoint, John Joe Sheehy Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Tel. 066-7121488.

Please complete an application form and return by email only to jobs@kerryetb.ie No C.V.’s, only official application form will be accepted. Applications must be received not later than 12 noon Monday 21st March 2022.

Colm Mc Evoy Chief Executive

Kerry Education & Training Board services Gaeltacht areas.

Cuirfear fáilte roimh chomhfhreagras i nGaeilge.

Garda Vetting of successful candidates will take place prior to offer of employment.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify.

Short-listing will take place on the basis of the information provided in the application form. Depending on the qualifications and experience of applicants, short-listing thresholds may be significantly higher than the minimum standards set out.

Kerry Education & Training Board is an equal opportunities employer.

“Creating a Learning Society in Kerry” learning works

Minister Foley confirms €10 million secured for UHK Oncology Project

Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley welcomes the issuing of a letter of approval to University Hospital to confirm the €10 million extension and upgrade of the oncology ward.

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly confirmed to Minister Foley that a letter of approval has issued to UHK which greenlights the upgrade of oncology services at UHK.

The €10 million investment will provide for a state of the art extension to the existing oncology day ward including funding to cover design, construction and equipment costs.

The project brief includes the provision of 10 fully kitted out treatment pods, two treatment rooms, a chemotherapy day

unit and associated staff accommodation.

Over the coming months it is expected that the project will progress through to detailed design stage to ensure that it will meet the needs of the population and be in line with the overall National Cancer Strategy.

Minister Foley said: “Minister Donnelly has confirmed the allocation of approximately €10 million for this significant and much needed extension to oncology services at UHK.

This vital funding will further enhance the provision of excellence in cancer treatment services in Kerry and the south west.

This €10 million investment is an endorsement of the combined efforts of staff and management of UHK and the tireless work of community volunteers most notably

Tralee Goes The Green Way For St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The St Patrick’s Day Parade in Tralee this year has adopted the theme of ‘Let’s go the Green Way’ which will promote the upcoming completion of the Greenway from Tralee to Fenit while bringing awareness to sustainability and green initiatives. The parade will see close on fifty organisations, clubs, groups and businesses from the Tralee area take part. A digital online programme of events will be launched in the coming days which highlight key events and activities that will be taking place from the 17th to the 20th of March in the town.

It was a bittersweet moment for Mayor of Tralee, Cllr. Johnnie Wall at the press launch for Tralee’s St. Patrick’ Day Festival Parade on Monday: “It’s been two years since we stood here for the 2020 Press launch, joking and laughing and looking forward to what was going to be my role as Grand Marshal for the Parade following many years as coordinator. A few hours later the parade was cancelled and the rest, as they say, is history”.

Cllr. Wall went on the say: “I know I speak on behalf of all my fellow councillors and people of Tralee when I can officially offer an invite to Kerry members of the Little Blue Heroes organisation to be our Grand Marshals for the 2022 Parade. These are our honorary Gardaí who are coordinated locally by the fantastic team at the Garda station in Tralee.”

Initiatives for the 2022 Parade will see Street Spectacle facilitator, Caoimhe Dunn present a Free Festival Hat Making Workshop at the Wetlands Centre on Saturday, 5th March, supported by Creative Ireland through Kerry County Council, and all Schools, Clubs and organisations are encouraged to register -https://forms.gle/ mGwGN6GZHL2zFwPc6

Another first for Tralee will be an initiative to support Tralee’s quest to become an Autism Friendly Town. With some great work already being achieved in this regard, the Parade will create a ‘Sensory

Street’ - a 100 meter section from Moyderwell School to Upper Castle Street where the Parade participants will shine bright with their lights but dim down with their sound. This area will be zoned for those individuals with sensory processing challenges along with their families to enjoy the parade in a supportive environment. https://www.facebook.com/ TraleeAutismFriendly/

The organising committee are also putting out a call to all local Business Owners and Managers to help the capital town roll out the Green Carpet by volunteering their time during the Parade to show both the public and the hundreds of people participating that their local

businesses also support this Civic Parade.

The annual parade will depart from John Joe Sheehy Road and travel through Boherbee, Castle Street and down the Mall finishing at Bridge Street. Street Closures and Traffic restrictions will be in place from early morning. The town will host events pre and post parade such as street entertainment, amusements, Daredevil Circus and more.

Tralee’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is funded by the Community Support Fund and is an initiative of Kerry County Council Tralee Municipal District and Tralee Chamber Alliance with support from the business community of the town.

Comfort for Chemo who have worked so hard to advance this project.”

LAUGHTER ....THE BEST MEDICINE !

HERE’S SOME GOOD ONE- LINERS!

I was having dinner with a world chess champion and there was a check tablecloth. It took them two hours to pass the salt.

I cleaned the attic with the wife the other day. Now I can’t get the cobwebs out of her hair.

I sent my girlfriend a huge pile of snow. I rang her up and said: “Did you get my drift?”

A jumplead walks into a bar. The barman says: “I’ll serve you, but don’t start anything.”

Went to the doctors and said: “Have you got anything for wind?” He gave me a kite.

A man walks into a bar with a roll of Tarmac under his arm and says: “Pint please, and one for the road.”

I’m on a whisky diet. I’ve lost three days already.

“Doc, I can’t stop singing The Green, Green Grass Of Home.” He said: “That sounds like Tom Jones syndrome.” “Is it common?” I asked. “It’s not unusual,” he replied.

Two aerials meet on a roof, fall in love and get married. The reception was brilliant.

Went to the zoo. There was only one dog in it. It was a shitzu.

Went to the corner shop – bought four corners. I met this gangster who pulls up the back of people’s pants. It was Wedgie Kray.

Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly. But when they lit a fire in the craft, it sank, proving once and for all that you can’t have your kayak and heat it.

About a month before he died, my uncle had his back covered in lard. After that, he went downhill fast.

Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He’s all right now.

A FEW FROM YOUR FAVOURITE COMEDIANS !

“The first time I met my wife, I knew she was a keeper. She was wearing massive gloves.” – Alun Cochrane

“I went to buy camouflage trousers but I couldn’t find any.“ - Tommy Cooper

“I saw a documentary on how ships are kept together. Riveting!” – Stewart Francis

“My therapist says I have a preoccupation with vengeance. We’ll see about that.” – Stewart Francis

“‘What’s a couple?’ I asked my mum. She said, ‘Two or three’. Which probably explains why her marriage collapsed.” – Josie Long

“Alright lads, a giant fly is attacking the police station. I’ve called the SWAT team!” – Greg Davies

A good rule to remember for life is that when it comes to plastic surgery and sushi, never be attracted by a bargain.” – Graham Norton

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HEALTHY RECIPES

A GATHERING OF GOOD FRIENDS... ONCE AGAIN!

Now that things are slowly resuming to like they were , way back in 2019... its great to see people socialising, calling in to see one another and dare I say it... a little bit of home entertaining!

Nothing could be better than a small gathering of friends, good food and a nice glass of wine (or two!) Heres a tasty little Italian dish thats just perfect for such an occasion! A tasty Italian flatbread thats so versatile on that small buffet table.

Piadina (Italian Flatbread) Makes 12

INGREDIENTS

• 14 ounces white whole-wheat flour

• 4.5 oumces cup semola rimacinata flour

• plus more for work surface

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing, brushing, and, if desired, serving 2oz sourdough starter discard

• 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. flaky sea salt

• 1 ½ cups warm water

• Ghee or thinly sliced guanciale, for serving (optional)

METHOD

Stir together white whole-wheat flour and semola flour in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil; using your fingers, rub oil into flour mixture until evenly combined and any beads of oil are dispersed, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sourdough starter and salt. Pour 1 1/2 cups warm water over mixture. Form your hand into the shape of a hook, and mix dough until dough is smooth and all dry ingredients are incorporated, about 2 minutes. Cover bowl with a clean towel, and let dough rest 20 minutes. Uncover bowl. Using wet hands to prevent dough from sticking, stretch and fold dough over itself in bowl until it feels tight and elastic (a sign that the gluten is well developed), 4 to 6 minutes. If dough starts to tear, stop stretching, and let rest 2 minutes before resuming. Cover bowl with a clean towel, and let dough rest until relaxed and risen slightly, 2 to 3 hours. Turn dough out onto a clean work surface. Divide evenly into 12 pieces (about 2 7/8 ounces each). To shape each dough piece, form a claw with your hand, and rotate it in a circle, gently pressing down on top of the dough piece. The dough will pull across the unfloured surface and form a tight ball. Arrange dough balls, evenly spaced, in a lightly greased (with oil) 13- x 9-inch baking pan. Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap. Chill at least 24 hours or up to 48 hours. (Chilling for an extra day gives the flatbread a more complex flavor.) Remove dough from fridge. Let stand in baking pan at room temperature until dough is relaxed and no longer cool to the touch, 1 to 2 hours. Working with 1 dough ball at a time and keeping remaining dough balls covered in pan, transfer dough ball to a lightly floured (with semola flour) surface. Dust top of ball with semola flour. Using the palm of your hand, flatten ball slightly; using your fingertips, stretch it into a 5-inch disk. Using a rolling pin, start from center of disk and roll outward, rotating disk often, to form a 7 1/2-inch round, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium. Lightly brush with oil. Toss dough round gently between your hands to stretch it into an 8-inch round, and carefully place dough round in preheated pan. Cook until dough puffs up (in 1 large bubble or several small bubbles) and bottom is covered in a leopard pattern of golden spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until dough is cooked through and speckled on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove from pan, and brush both sides lightly with oil. Keep warm in a folded towel. Repeat process with remaining dough balls, wiping pan clean and brushing with oil between flatbreads. Serve warm

Let me know if you enjoyed them and we will continue our healthy eating next week and remember to send your quetions to: askchefnoel@hotmail.com

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Challengers who took on Rapid Rick Evans in the Dart Challenge at Parkers Bar Kilflynn on Sunday, L-r: Peter Namnock, Alvin Stack, Rapid Ricky Evans< Oliver Nash, Greg Leahy, Nicholas Stallard and Darragh Mulivhill. Photo Joe Hanley

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OPENING COLUMN FOR MARCH JOY AND HEARTBREAK FOR GAELCHOLAISTE CHIARRAI

There was joy for the Tralee school as they were crowned the All Ireland u19B Schools League champions. They were comprehensive winners over their Mayo opposition St Loius CS Kiltimagh winning 63-40.

Gaelcholaiste started the better but their opponents had a big second quarter to cut the gap to just three at the break 2825. A strong third quarter saw the Tralee girls up by 13 and they pushed on in the final quarter.

US college bound Paris McCarthy had a huge game ending with a huge 36 points and a well-deserved MVP award. Rachel Ni Chriodain hit three big threes for an 11 point haul.

And they came with a point of a double win as they lost out the u16B Schools League final going down to IS Killorglin in an all Kerry final. The game was very tight throughout with the Gaelcholaiste leading 22-19 at the half. With just the final quarter to play the sides were level at 32 points each. But in the end IS Killorglin took the win 41-40.

Rachel Ni Chriodain had a busy day and top scored for her side in this game with 14 points followed by Sorcha Ni Cathasaigh on 13 and Sarah Ni Scannlain on 7.

SPORTS CLUB INVITED TO TAKE PART IN THE ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE:

Following the Covid related cancellation of the last two St Patrick’s Day Parades there is no doubt this year’s event will be greatly celebrated. The Tralee parade has the theme of ‘Let Go the Green Way’ bringing awareness to sustainability and green initiatives as well as promoting the eagerly awaited Tralee Fenit Greenway.

Many of the town’s sports clubs will be part of the 50 plus participants that will begin on the John Joe Sheehy Road and finish on Bridge Street. One very worthy initiative is the continuation of Tralee’s quest to become an Autism Friendly Town with a Sensory Street – a 100m section from Moyderwell School to Upper Castle Street where participants will turn down their sound while shining their lights brightly.

TRIPLE DELIGHT FOR KERRY: It was a good weekend on the GAA front with the footballers putting in a very good display away to Monaghan and also managing to put doubt into the new tactic that’s coming into football –the roving goalkeeper who now plays in goal, sweeper and even further out the field. And when Rory Beggan was turned over in possession it ended up with David Clifford getting his second goal. Kerry will next face Mayo in a top of the table clash that will bring another sold-out crowd to Tralee. Well done to Tadgh Morley, Diarmuid O’Connor and David Clifford who were named

on the GAA.ie Football Team of the Week this week. The Kerry hurlers were also impressive on the road when they defeated Carlow 0-20 to 0-13 after the sides were level at 7 points each at the break. A run of five points without reply at the start of second half put Kerry in control of the game. Kerry will face Meath this Sunday in Tralee with a 2pm throw-in.

The Kerry Ladies got off to the perfect start with a goal from Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh in their rearranged game away to Clare. In the end Kerry won 1-13 to 0-09.

CLANMAURICE READY FOR ALL IRELAND FINAL:

The Clanmaurice girls are in their third AIB All Ireland Junior Camogie Club Championship in a row but they were pushed all the way by the holders Raharney in the semi-final. The Kerry side won 0-10 to 1-05 in tough conditions. The teams had met six weeks ago in the delayed 2020 final where the Westmeath side just took a narrow win.

In the final this Saturday they take on Eoghan Rua from Derry with the game fixed for O’Raghallaighs GAA club in Drogheda. The club has organised a supporter’s bus for those wishing to travel. Everyone is behind this side that continue to fly the flag the Kerry flag high.

COUNTY LEAGUE OPENS

FOR THE HURLERS:

The first round of the County Senior Hurling League Division 1 gets underway this Sunday with all games at 3.30pm.

The games are Abbeydorney at home to Kilmoyley, Crotta O’Neill take on St Brendan’s, Dr Crokes welcome Tralee Parnells, Ballyheigue face Causeway and its Lixnaw versus Ballyduff.

TRALEE TOWN BOARD FIXTURES: In the Tralee / St Brendan’s Senior League sponsored by Lee Strand the Group A action begins under lights at John Mitchels grounds where Ballyhar play the hosts at 7.45pm. On Sunday at 12.30 St Pat’s take on Austin Stacks. Group B Round 3 this Saturday at 4pm Na Gaeil take on Ardfert while on Sunday Churchill welcome Kerins O’Rahillys at 12.30pm.

In the Tralee/St Brendan’s Under 13 League sponsored by Timberland Kitchen’s and Flooring on Sunday in Division 1 at 4pm Na Gaeil face Austin Stacks and John Mitchels take on Ballymac. In Division 2 also at 4pm Ardfert take on Churchill and St Pat’s welcome Kerins O’Rahilly’s. The Division 3 games are Austin Stacks B versus Na Gaeil B while at 2.30pm John Mitchels B face Ballymac B while Ardfert B have a Bye. One game went ahead with John Mitchels defeating St Pats 1-09 to 1-06. The other games were off.

PARNELLS NEWS:

PERMISSION TO PLAY:

Any player from Under 9 upwards who is a member of Austin Stacks, Ballymacelligott, Churchill, Castleisland or Annascaul Football club and who would like to play hurling for Parnells for this year should contact David on 085 1355566 to complete their permission to play application. Parnells players registered in 2021 do not need to do so as their permission will rollover to this year. Members of Na Gaeil, St Pats Blennerville or John Mitchels do not need Permission to play from the County Board.

The Senior Camogie side will play in the Limerick Senior Camogie League this season and training is in full swing on Friday’s from 8 to 9pm and on Sundays from 4 to 5pm. The club is delighted to be able to provide the team with a lot more game time.

A win by Tottenham Hotspur meant Mike Roger O’Sullivan won the Last Man Standing from the four who were still involved before last weekend’s games. The club was delighted to see its players in the Kerry jersey for the win against Carlow and will be supporting them when the hurlers take on Meath this Sunday.

AUSTIN STACKS JUVENILE NEWS:

The club is looking for participants in all categories of Scor competitions ahead of the Kerry finals of Scor na nOg on Saturday March 19th.

Training continues at all ages at the usual times and venues again this weekend and the club is delighted with the numbers attending. New players are always welcome at the training sessions. The Town Board activities begin this Sunday with County League games. The club was once again represented at County level by a number of players and is delighted to see its long tradition of having its members wearing the Green and Gold.

The club is beginning its preparations and will be looking for participants to march in the Black and Amber.

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SUPPORTING UKRAINE:

The Blennerville club is using its Lotto draw to raise funds for the UNICEF appeal for Ukraine. in Blennerville will use the Club Lotto draw to raise funds this weekend to donate to UNICEF Humanitarian Aid appeal for Ukraine.

All monies raised through the weekly Lotto this week will be donated to UNICEF and the club will cover the cost of the weekly consolation prize fund to add to the donation.

The draw will take place this Sunday night, March 6th, at 9.15pmand tickets can be bought on www.stpatsgaaclub. com or from all the regular selling outlets.

RAHILLYS REPORTS:

The club has been drawn in Group B of the Kerry Petroleum Senior Club Championship along with Austin Stacks, Dr Crokes and Templenoe. The Minors are in Division 4A where they will take on Milltown/Castlemaine, John Mitchels, An Ghaeltacht and Northern Gaels.

Training is continuing at all ages in the female side of the club from the underage to the senior ladies and continues at the regular times and venues this week. Members are reminded that registration for 2022 is now open.

The first training for the Academy saw over 150 children on the pitches with new members always welcome.

Lotto: There was no winner of the February 21st Lotto from the numbers drawn 9,10,14 and 26 and the jackpot was e4100 in the following draw.

SWIM FOR UKRAINE:

Kevin Williams is organising a swim and collection this Sunday in Fenit from 10am. He is calling on all swimmers and dippers to come along to Locke’s Beach. The same items are requested to be donated – no clothes please. The items requested include Blankets, sleeping bags, camp mats, towels, shampoo, soap, gels, toothpaste and brushes, towels, toilet paper, nappies and wipes. Dry and tinned foods are also needed.

ON THE GREENS TRALEE GOLF CLUB:

The first round match play is now complete with the following teams winning and joining Team Martin Mitchell in the Cup –Mikey Sheehy’s team who defeated Brian Hennebery, Barry Moynihan won against Kieran Dinan Junior, Tony O’Halloran defeated Anton O’Callaghan, Jason Daly saw off Brian Waldron, Derek O’Brien was victorious against Brendan Fitzgerald and John Collins team are through after their game with Pat Stack.

The draw for the Last 8 of the Cup sees the following teams go up against each other:

Martin Mitchell v John Collins, Tony O’Halloran v Jason Daly, Mikey Sheehy v Jim O’Connor and Barry Moynihan v Derek O’Brien.

In the Plate Kieran Dinan’s team have a bye while its Brendan Fitzgerald against Brian Waldron, Anton O’Callaghan take on Pat Stack and Tim Leahy faces Brian Hennebery.

In the Ladies section the 9 hole Champagne AM AM was won by the trio of Karen Gearon, Anita Lynch and Bernie O’Loughlin. Second were Kay Fitzgerald, Annette McAulifee and NualaDawson.

In the Spring League Round 2 Bernie O’Loughlin took the win from Angela Enright.

PITCH & PUTT NOTES:

Last Saturday saw Pitch & Putt Ireland host its first in-person Convention in two years at Templemore in County Tipperary. Deepark’s Damien Fleming received his Irish Mens No 1 ranking awards for the years of 2020 and 2021 at the event as in a nice gesture in his acceptance speech he dedicated his 2021 award to the memory of the late Tim Scannell from Tralee.

The Tralee Pitch & Putt Club chairman passed away back in early January having previous served as Competition Secretary and PRO at County Board level. His loss is still felt by many within the game in the county. Saturday also saw Deerpark’s Ger O’Connor step down as Technical Officer with the National Executive after six years in the role. His club-mate Jason O’Connor will remain on as Pitch & Putt Ireland’s Communications & Press Officer for a ninth year in 2022.

Saturday’s Convention also saw Mark Keohane from the Rocklodge club in Cork succeed Mervyn Cooney of St Patricks in Enniscorthy as President after he won a ballot with Westmeath’s Davy Reddin for the position by 56 votes to 31.

It will be April before competitive action begins in earnest in the county as the focus will be on course preparation in the county over the coming month of March.

with “The Voice” Pat Harnett