TRALEE IN HEADLINES THIS WEEK!
+ Strand Road sell out their Annual Social at new Rose Hotel!
+ BallyGarry wins Best Medium Quality Employer award at IHF Awards
+ Jack Savage leads 14 man Kerry U21'S to victory over Tipp
+ Positive feedback to new Pitch at revamped Austin Stack Park
+ Eva Schloss (Stepsister of Anne Frank) draws huge crowd to International Womens day conference in BallyGarry Hotel
+ Year long celebrations launched for Tralee 800 festival
+ Kerry win Ugly last weekend Versus Donegal
+ St Johns Parish bring Church to the people on March 19th & 20th
+ Local business looking to bounce that Long St Patricks Weekend can bring!
+ Oyster Tavern , Tralee , wins Best Customer Service award at Prestigious Irish Restaurant Awards
+ Pubs brace themselves for Paddys Weekend and Easter Weekend Celebrations
+ KCFE welcome bumper crowds to their Open Day yesterday
+ Kerry County Board receives €7500 fine after last Sundays Senior GAA Match
+ Record numbers to run on Paddys Day marathon
+ Abbey Inn to give out FREE Hotdogs after the Marathon on Thursday
+ Allegro Restaurant gets a Major Facelift and a new name!!
Question:
I have a Mac Book Pro. Do I need antivirus?
There are many forms of ‘Malware’ that can affect a computer system, of which ‘a virus’ is but one type, ‘Trojans’ another. Using the strict definition of a computer virus, no viruses that can attack OS X have so far been detected 'in the wild', i.e. in anything other than laboratory conditions. The same is not true of other forms of malware, such as Trojans. Recently Sky News reported a crypto lock virus had infected some Macs. It was asking up to €300 to unlock your files. In my opinion it is wise to have a good Antivirus to prevent Infection.
Question:
I get popups when I go online. What can I do?
This is what is called browser hijacking so no matter what website you go on you have these popups that are very annoying and you cannot do anything. First thing to do is to stop any financial transactions. Scan your computer with antimalware program, for example Super Anti-Spyware. You can download this for free then reset your browser back to default. Remember always backup your computer before making changes.
Special Offer:
If you move from Virgin Media (formally UPC) to my free Sat systems you will get free saorview installation if you mention the words “Tralee advertiser!”
SUITES
FREE Grout And Adhesive
TILES|KITCHENTILES For the next month here at Fitzgibbon Interiors when you spend over €500 on your new tiles, we will provide grout and adhesive absolutely FREE! This offer ends 17th March 2016. T&C’s apply. If you need any further information Contact Aidan at Fitzgibbon Interiors, Tralee on 066 7194982
CHIDLREN’S EVENTS AT SIAMSA TÍRE
Sat 12th from 11am – 3pm
THE BOOK CLINIC
Pop along to the Book Doctor, consult on your favourite reads and come away with a prescription to take to your local bookshop or library! Free Event
Sat 19th at 11am, 1pm & 3pm
THE QUIET TREE
Sing, dance and explore musical instruments in this wonderful show for young children.
Tickets: €6
Mon 21st – Wed 23rd EASTER CRAFT
WORKSHOPS
Mon 21st
MAKE AN EASTER BASKET AND DECORATE IT
4 – 6YRS 9.30am – 10.30am
6 – 9YRS 11.30am – 12.30pm
Tues 22nd
EGGY ANIMALS
4 – 6YRS 9.30am – 10.30am
6 – 9YRS 11.30am – 1pm
Wed 23rd
MAKE AN EASTER BUNNY MASK
4 – 6YRS 9.30am – 10.30am
6 – 9YRS 11.30am – 1pm
Cost per workshop: €6
IN THE GALLERY SONG OF THE SEA
In association with the Butler Gallery and Cartoon Saloon
An interactive multi-media exhibition of original drawings, prints storyboards and animation...
Runs until Fri 25th March
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: HOME RENOVATION INCENTIVE
Question
We plan to extend our home and hope to claim the Home Renovation Incentive. How does this scheme work?
Answer
The Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) scheme enables homeowners to claim tax relief on repairs, renovations or improvement work carried out on their homes. Landlords can also avail of the scheme. It is paid in the form of a tax credit at 13.5% of qualifying expenditure, which can be set against your income tax over 2 years. You must be paying income tax to avail of the HRI. You must also be up to date with your Local Property Tax (LPT) obligations.
Your contractor must be registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) in Ireland and be tax compliant. They also have to register the work on the HRI online administration system. If you use several contractors, such as a builder, a plumber and an electrician, you can combine the cost of the works to make up the minimum qualifying expenditure of €5,000 excluding VAT at 13.5%.
Repair, renovation or improvement work subject to VAT at 13.5% all qualify for the HRI, including extensions and attic conversions; supply and fitting of kitchens, bathrooms and built-in wardrobes; fitting of windows; plumbing, tiling, rewiring and plastering. Work subject to VAT at 23% is not covered. Neither are items such as furniture, white goods or carpets.
The work must be carried out and paid for by 31 December 2016. In general, the tax credit is paid over the 2 years following the year in which the work is carried out and paid for. If you are a PAYE taxpayer, the credit will be included in your annual Tax Credit Certificates. If you are a self-assessment taxpayer, it will be incorporated into your tax assessment. After work starts you should log in to HRI online to check that your contractor(s) have entered details of the work. You will not be able to claim the HRI tax credit if the details have not been entered onto HRI online. Once the work has been completed you can claim the HRI credit. You access the HRI online system through Revenue’s myAccount service or through the Revenue Online Service (ROS) if you are registered for ROS.
There is detailed information for homeowners and landlords on revenue.ie.
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm Tel: 0761 07 7860
Night Owls Study Mon-Fri 7pm - 10pm
Weekend Study Sat - Sun 10am – 5.30pm
ORAL PREPARATORY COURSES
March 12th Intensive One Day Irish Oral Preparatory Course
March 19th Intensive One Day French Oral Preparatory Course
April 2nd Intensive One Day German Oral Preparatory Course
April 2nd Intensive One Day Spanish Oral Preparatory Course
EASTER REVISION COURSES
Mon. March 21st –Fri. March 25th - Intensive Revision for Leaving and Junior Cert.
BLOCK STUDY
Mon March 28th – Fri April 1st – Supervised Study 9am-5.30pm (Easter Break)
CHEMISTRY
Saturday 23rd April - One Day Intensive Revision of Organic Chemistry. (This section accounts for approximately 40% of the exam paper.)
ART HISTORY
Saturday 23rd April – One Day Revision Course of Art History for Leaving Cert.
BLOCK STUDY
Mon. May 30th – Fri. June 3rd Supervised Study 9am - 5.30pm (Summer Break) NOTE
Information can be viewed and forms downloaded from our website.
www.brookfieldcollege.ie (Go to application forms at top of page)
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE IN PICTURES!
ABOVE: Celebrating Mothers day at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Left Jacqueline, Jennifer, and Bradley Lynch, Tralee, John O’Leary, and Tom Lynch, Tralee.
ABOVE: Enjoying this years Kerin’s O’Rahilly’s GAA Victory social on Saturday night at The Rose Hotel, left Kay Hayes, Cliodhna Hayes, and Aileen Keane.
ABOVE: Glamour at Kerin’s O’Rahillys GAA social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. LtoR Alison Maguire, Michelle Kissane, Carol O’Sullivan, and Aishlin O’Rourke, Tralee.
ABOVE: The victorious Kerin’s O’Rahillys GAA team U21 County Champions pictured at this years annual Victory social on Saturday night at The Rose Hotel, with chairman Frank O’Connor, and team manager Ray Walsh.
ABOVE: The Lacey cup riders flying into the first bend at Blennerville bridge on Sunday.
ABOVE: Celebrating Mothers day at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday. Left Les, Tricia, Sorcha and Sean Begley, Castlemaine.
ABOVE: Taken at Kerin’s O’Rahilly’s GAA Victory social on Saturday night at The Rose Hotel, left John Mangan, Mosheen Kelly and the President Kerins O’Rahilly’s Club Micheal Kerins.
ABOVE: The boys in blue taken at this years Kerin’s O’Rahilly’s Victory GAA social on Saturday night at The Rose Hotel, left Jack Shortt, Shane, Sandra, and Diarmuid O’Sullivan,and Donage O’Buachalla.
ABOVE: Coffee morning at the Brogue Inn launching Daffodil day on Friday March 11th this week, in aid of The Irish Cancer Society. LtoR. Rita O’Sullivan, Tralee, and chairperson Tralee branch Irish Cancer Chris Griffin, Maria Moran, Abbeydorney.
ABOVE: Supporting this years Kerin’s O’Rahilly’s GAA Victory social on Saturday night at The Rose Hotel, left Helen Barrett, Breda Dyland, and AnneMaria O’Connor, Tralee.
ABOVE: Launching the annual Good Friday 10k Walk or Run takes place on 25th March at 10am from the Grand Hotel, Denny Street, Tralee, in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation. Front from left Dan Galvin, and John Griffin, back LtoR Audrey O’Donoghue, Mary Shanahan, Community Garda Aidan O’Mahony, Chairman Kerry Hospice Foundation Ted Moynihan, and Mairead Fernane.
TRALEE STUDENTS STAR AT COIRM GAEL LINN 2016!
Students from Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn, Tralee, starred at the annual Coirm Gael Linn festival held in Tralee on Tuesday, 8 March last!
They were among almost 250 exhuberant young performers from primary schools in Counties Kerry, Limerick and Cork who treaded the boards of the Siamsa Tíre theatre during the day. Pupils from first to sixth classes staged variety shows that incorporated music, singing, dancing, story-telling and acting – all ‘as Gaeilge’ – with a theme of their own choice.
The auditorium was filled to capacity and the appreciative audience, comprising schoolchildren, parents and teachers, were treated to a great display of musical and dramatic talent. They were also entertained before and after each show by the popular entertainer, Giggles the clown!
While Coirm Gael Linn is not a competition, each show is reviewed by a guest adjudicator and a written critique is given to each teacher. At the adjudicator’s discretion, special merit awards or ‘gradaim’, are also presented for outstanding performances by individuals or ensembles during the shows. On this occasion, Gerry Motherway complimented the teachers for the imaginative, lively, exhuberant and atmospheric productions by all the participating schools. He presented two awards to the stellar cast from Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn, Tralee, for their wonderful presentation of ‘Cláiríneach na Scéalta’ ( The Crippled Storyteller ). Teacher Colm Ó hAiniféin was delighted with his pupils’ success !
Coirm Gael Linn has proved a popular event on the school calendar over the years, and a total of nine festivals will be held at various venues nationwide over the coming weeks. Seán Ó Ceallaigh, National Schemes Manager, Gael Linn comments: ‘Our hope is that, by having a positive and fun experience at the Coirm festivals, thousands of primary school pupils will be encouraged to use whatever knowledge they have of the language both inside and outside the classroom with confidence’.
ARE YOU GOING TO THE KUBE?
Barry John keane Snr Kerry football player , JP Brick Moriarty construction , John Moriarty Moriarty construction Anne O’Callaghan CBS The Green principal , Denis Moriary of Moriarty Construction , Robert Flaherty CBS and Marc O’Shea Snr Kerry football player . ‘The Kube’ charity fundraiser, part sponsored by Moriarty Construction . ‘The Kube’ charity fundraiser, part sponsored Moriarty Construction, will take place on March 16 in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre. It’s based on the popular UK TV show ‘The Cube’, which challenges contestants to perform straight forward tasks with a difficult twist inside an enclosed area. Taking part will be a roll call of names that reads like an All-Stars awards night.
Photo By : Domnick Walsh
Are you interested in learning to cycle with a group, training for the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle or the Ring of Beara Cycle?
If yes, cycle mentoring will commence on Saturday 26th March, Na Gaeil Carpark, Oakpark, Tralee @ 10.00 am Mondays & Wednesdays @ 6.30pm For further details, contact
SARAH FOR PRESIDENT
It’s Election Time at Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)
Sarah O’Shea (of Blackrock, Tralee) is running for PRESIDENT of the Students Union (DITSU).
Sarah has lots of ideas and plans for next year, should she be elected.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
SANCTUARY CLINIC LAUNCH THEIR NEW APP FOR A BEAUTIFUL YOU!
Take control of your Skincare and Beauty Regime on-the-go with The Sanctuary Clinic App!
In an ideal world, we would all have the time to plan ahead and things would always play out just the way we want but let’s face it – Life is hectic and when your juggling work, kids, housework to name but a few, things change in a flash. For this reason The Sanctuary Beauty Group are delighted to introduce you to its very own APP! Available on iphone/ipad and android free to our customers, this fantastic tool will allow you to not alone make and change appointments on the go day or night but also to see your service history allowing you to rebook your usual treatments at the touch of a button – so if you find yourself tucked up on your couch late on a Sunday evening and realise you’ve forgotten to book your favourite treatments, you can now schedule your appointments at the touch of a button. So how easy is it?
1. Visit the APP store on your device and download ‘The Sanctuary Clinic’ App – it’s FREE
2. Simply follow the STEP BY STEP to setting up your account (you will need a credit/debit card to verify your account initially)
3. Browse our extensive range of treatments, view the profiles of our highly skilled team
4. Choose your treatment, therapist, date and time (you will see an overview of availability with your chosen therapist)
And to get you started, we are offering 10% discount off all our treatments booked via the APP until March 31st – Isn’t that APPsolutely fantastic!!!
ROSE FESTIVAL AND
‘TRALEE 800’ RECEIVE GOVT FUNDING
The Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring TD, has announced that funding of €116,500 is to be allocated to thirty festivals in County Kerry by Fáilte Ireland, under its 2016 Festivals and Events Programme.Two of the festivals are based in Tralee, The Rose of Tralee and Tralee 800. Announcing the funding, Minister Ring explained the significance of festival funding for tourism: “The funding announced today will allow Kerry to broaden its appeal to overseas visitors and attract visitors who actively seeking to fully experience Ireland in all its aspects - from culture and sport, to festivals and fun.
“Festivals and events are the life-blood of tourism and mobilise many visitors to choose to come to Ireland in the first instance. With this funding, we can provide a boost to tourism activity in Kerry which is good news for the local economy and employment.” “These festivals, both national and regional, that we are supporting today will provide the backbone to this year’s tourism event calendar and add to our ability to grow overseas visitors and revenue.”
STRAND ROAD CELEBRATE THEIR U21 COUNTY CHAMPIONS IN THE ROSE HOTEL !
The Kerins O’Rahillys Annual Social took place on Saturday last the 5th of March in The Fels Point Hotel with just short of 200 Club members, supporters and of course players in attendance. All were treated to a fabulous meal in the beautiful new ballroom in what will soon be the new Rose Hotel. It was a very enjoyable night with the main focus being on the U21 Co Championship team who were presented with their medals on the night. Both Club Chairman Frank O’Connor and team Manager Ray Walsh praised the team and Co Board Chairman Pat O’Sullivan was in attendance on the night to make all presentations. . Football presentations made on the night were Senior Footballer of the year which went to very popular choice, Con Barrett. Most improved Player was Diarmuid O’Sullivan and Young Player is this years Kerry U21 Captain Jack Savage. Other presentations were made to Mr Peter Ronan for his service to the club and to Mrs Margaret O’Connor who had attended every Kerins O’Rahillys Social barring a couple since the ‘50s and also for her unswerving support to the club. Best dressed lady on the night was Michelle Kissane and Gent was Mitchel Donnelly. Everyone danced the night away to music by DJ Chris Shortt....Even the Donegal supporters who joined in late on Saturday Night !
BALLYGARRY WINS TOP EMPLOYER AWARD
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has announced the winners of its national Quality Employers Awards 2016, celebrating standards of excellence in human resource management across Ireland’s hotel and guesthouse sector. The awards, which were presented by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, TD, recognise hotels and guesthouses that attract, empower and develop employees in line with the overall goals and objectives of the Quality Employer Programme.
Four awards were presented to winners according to the size of the premises:
• Small Hotel Category: Blue Haven Hotel, Kinsale, Co. Cork
• Medium Hotel Category: Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa, Tralee, Co. Kerry
• Intermediate Hotel Category: Fitzwilliam Hotel, Dublin
• Large Hotel Category: The Gibson Hotel, Dublin
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE... FREE HOTDOGS AT THE ABBEY!!
Pictured are: Tim Fenn, Chief Executive, IHF; Padraig McGillicuddy, General Manager, Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa and Katie McQuinn, HR Manager; Stephen McNally, outgoing President of the IHF; Minister Michael Ring, TD; and Tony Lenehan, Fáilte Ireland.
Congratulating the winners, Tim Fenn, Chief Executive of the IHF said: “Irish hotels are renowned for their warm and friendly welcome, with our employees playing a vital role in ensuring guests have a truly memorable stay. Key to our success is the importance our members place on investing in their employees and ensuring talent is nurtured. This commitment is clearly reflected in the outstanding calibre of the entrants to this year’s awards.”
To celebrate Tralee International Marathon on St Patricks Day,
the Abbey Inn, in association with Matt the Butcher in Abbeycourt , are giving away free hotdogs after the marathon next Thursday.
So pop in early , treat yourself to a pint /drink and get a free tasty hotdog! ( while stock lasts..) And a message from Danny in the Abbey !To all the runners ....”Run long & run strong “ Best of luck to all the Born to Run Gang & everyone taking part in this years marathon Remember it’s very important to rehydrate :)
NORTH KERRY HARRIERS HUNT CLUB
CHEQUE PRESENTATION
North Kerry Harriers Hunt Club chainman, Mike Sullivan and secretary Jermiah o Connor, present a cheque for £2810.00 to Mary Holland, of Kerry Respite Care. The money raised was generated from the sales of their yearly calendar. also included are members, followers and friends of the club. North Kerry Harriers would like to thank everybody who supported this worthy cause.
Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa, Tralee, Co. Kerry (Medium Hotel Category)
Bexblah Beauty
This page is sponsored by Munster Robes & Kitchens
Hello my beautiful friends! Hope you’re all having a great week. As the weather is slowly but surely slightly improving I said I would tell you about my current favourite fake tans. I don’t wear fake tan all the time, but recently I’ve been feeling very pale and in need of a bit of a boost. Anyway here is a list of my top fake tans!
So that’s it for this week! I hope you all enjoyed my little haul/review. Have a great weekend and I’ll be back here next week with more beauty related goodness! If you want to contact me for an event, collaboration or just to say hi you can email me at Bexblahbeauty@gmail.com or through any social media, FACEBOOK: Bexblah Beauty, TWITTER: @Bexblah, INSTAGRAM: @Bexblah. Rebecca
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ALL ABOUT WEIGHT TRAINING!
Hello my strong friends, this week I’m talking all about weight training and how it can help you achieve your goals!
In general, people will practice cardiovascular activities and forget about weight bearing exercises when it comes to burning fat. And there are still many trainers who will say that aerobic exercises burn off fat and weightlifting is only used to build muscle bulk. This statement is not entirely correct because the more muscle mass one acquires through weight-bearing exercises, the more he will burn fat calories — even at rest.
COMBINE CARDIO AND WEIGHT TRAINING
This change is for the best because cardiovascular activity combined with weight training will result in much more effective fat loss. Cardiovascular exercises will raise muscle metabolism during the activity and for a short time after the exercise session. Weight training, on the other hand, will raise your muscle metabolism during the exercise session — and for a long time after the exercise session. Some high intensity trainers have even seen their metabolism rise for several days following their training session.
Performing adequate weight training exercises should limit your repetitions anywhere from 1 to 20 (more or less). Such resistance on muscles will make their tissue leaner and stronger. The muscle development will take place during the rest period following the resistance training. Therefore, sufficient rest periods are essential. Whether your goal is to tone or build muscles, it is important to know what happens during the muscle training process. When lifting weights, muscle tissues are torn apart (at the microscopic level) from the stress, and it’s in the recuperation period that your muscles become stronger and, therefore, able to support the extra stress. Usually the recuperation period required is 24 to 48 hours after the weight lifting activity.
BURNING ENERGY AFTER A WORKOUT
During the recuperation period, the muscle metabolism is still burning energy, and that’s when it’s time to perform cardiovascular activities. Carrying out high repetitions of the same movement will tire the body on a different basis. Combining low-repetition exercises (weight lifting) with high-repetition cardiovascular exercise will stress muscles in a complementary way to increase the total fat-burning effect.
Anybody who debates the fact that weight-bearing exercises don’t help people lose weight and fat should lift weights for one hour and see their heart rate go through the roof. Simply look at athletes who specialise in short, intense bursts of energy and you still see that they are very low in body fat. The point is to combine a weight lifting routine with a good cardiovascular workout to increase muscle metabolism and total fat burning ratio. An important factor to consider when trying to lose weight is that lots of muscle mass can be lost as a result. As muscle mass will keep your metabolism high, try to avoid quick weight loss through miracle diets or starvation. This weight loss will be regained just as quickly. Instead, opt for a gradual fat loss routine by combining weight training and cardiovascular activities, and allow muscle mass to build up and increase your metabolism. Results may take a little longer, but they will last for a longer period of time.
Easter Camps
Where Children will Achieve a HigherStandard of Swimming
This is a great opportunity for your Child to Learn to Swim or Improve their Swimming Ability. Giving your Child the Lifetime. Skill of Swimming which will help develop their Social Skills, Give them Con dence and may even Save their Lives.
Commencing Saturday March 26th to Friday April 1st (inclusive) 7 x 45mins and 1 Hour 30
Minute Classes
Level 1 & 2: €30.00 per Chil
Level 3 & 4: €40.00 per Child
Classes for Children between the Ages of 5 to 15 Years
Please Note: This is a Training Course for I.T.T. College StudentsBooking Opens at 8.00am on Monday March 7th 2016 BOOKINGS ARE TAKEN ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS PLACES ARE VERY LIMITED SO BOOK EARLY ON OPENING DAY - Places Reserved to 3 Children per Booking Only PAYMENT IN FULL REQUIRED UPON BOOKING Please Note: Credit Card Booking Open 10.00am March 7th 2016 Contact us on: 066 7126442
Clounalour, Oakpark, Tralee, Co. Kerry
EATING OUT IN TRALEE
A Superb Dining Experience
EATING OUT IN TRALEE
Tralee (next to The Abbey Inn.)
TRALEE ADVERTISER
HEALTHY RECIPES
for 2016
Is it really “In Season “ ?
So while sitting here this evening thinking about that dishes I would do this week and for the restaurant.... going through what is ‘in season ‘and ‘coming into season’ in the next few weeks...... those words stuck with me ....”in season” It is thrown about but is it really understood?
FACTS:
NUMBER 1
In season food that’s been freshly harvested has more nutrients and flavour than food that’s travelled hundreds of miles and/or has been stored before it reaches you. Did you know apples can be up to a year old in supermarkets when you buy them???
Shocking right ?We are used to the perfect fruit shiny round, but that is not how nature works ...apples have a season... well everything does... Strawberries don’t grow at Christmas... but the shelves will be full of them and is there anything better than a strawberry in season so juicy and packed full of flavour.
NUMBER 2
Buying seasonal food usually means we’re supporting local producers, farmers, farmers markets, which is great for local economies, support your farmer markets and small local butchers and veg shops they buy local and support local its good business
NUMBER 3
Buying seasonal food means it’s usually cheaper. Buying a punnet of strawberries in June should be much cheaper than buying a punnet at Christmas. If it’s not, we should ask ourselves (or the shopkeeper) why not
NUMBER 4
Somehow strawberries and raspberries seem much more appealing when the sun is warm on our skins, when they are at their best its the taste of summer reminds me of my childhood . Likewise we enjoy eating warming stews and soups loaded with root vegetables in winter. I remember the lovely smell of a stew cooking on a cold winters day it filled the soul with warmth
NUMBER 5
Eating in season is good for the environment, makes sense right no air miles plants are good for the air we breath.... good for the local economy...... good for our health
ps...... rhubarb is what is in season now!!
Let me know if you enjoyed them and we will continue our healthy eating next week and remember to send your questions to: askchefnoel@hotmail.com
LAUGHTER ....THE BEST MEDICINE !
THREE VAMPIRES ARE SITTING ON THE GRAVEYARD WALL.
The first says that he is really hungry and flys into the night. After half an hour he returns and his mouth is full of blood. The other two ask him: “where did you get that?” He answers: “Do you see that little light across the hill? It was a little family at a camping trip. Delicious!”
The second vampire starts in the air and returns 15 minutes later, the whole face covered with blood. The others ask jealousy: “Where have you been?” Smiling he answers: “You guys see that group of lights down there? It was a wedding with over 20 guests. I don’t have to eat for a week!”
Finally the third vampire starts into the dark sky, and returns about five minutes later. His whole body, top to bottom is covered in blood.
Excited.... the other two ask:”Man where did you go?!”
“Do you see that tree right there?” “Yes”
“Well, I didn’t”
AN AMERICAN, A FRENCHMAN AND A JAPANESE MAN ARE TRAVELING IN AFRICA WHEN THEY ARE CAPTURED BY A FIERCE TRIBE OF HEADHUNTERS
The witch doctor says to them, “We are going to slaughter you, but you might take some comfort in knowing that we don’t believe in waste here, and that therefore every part of you body will go to some use. We will weave baskets out of you hair, we will render your bones for glue and we will tan your skin and stretch it over wooden frames for canoes. Now we are going to allow you an honorable death, so I will give you each a knife and allow you to say some last words
before killing yourselves.”
The Japanese guy yells “Banzai!” and commits hara-kiri. The French guy yells “Vive la France!” and slits his throat.
Then the American guy takes the knife, pokes holes all over his body and yells, “There’s your bloody canoe!”
A POLISH MAN GOES TO THE EYE DOCTOR...
A Polish man goes to the eye doctor. The bottom line of the eye chart has the letters:
C Z Y N Q S T A S Z
The Optometrist asks „Can you read this?”
„Read it?”, the Pole replies, „I know the guy!”
3 DRUNK FRIENDS
3 drunk guys enterd a taxi. The taxi driver knew that they were drunk so he started the engine & turned it off again. Then said, “We have reached your destination”. The 1st guy gave him money & the 2nd guy said “Thank you”. The 3rd guy slapped the driver.
The driver was shocked thinking the 3rd drunk knew what he did. But then he asked “What was that for?”.
The 3rd guy replied, “Control your speed next time, you nearly killed us!”
AN OLD COUPLE
An old man retires and is put on pension. The old man and his wife decide to start spending less.
One day, the old man comes home with full case of beer. His wife is astounded “what are you doing? I thought we decide to save our money!” He retorts “Oh, it’s nothing. It’s just one case.”
The next week, the wife comes home with a huge bag filled with new makeup. Astounded, the old man says “Why do you need all this makeup? We are trying to save money!” She responds “I am doing this too look good for you!” He yells back “What do you think the beer is for?”
BRICKS N’ MORTAR...
AIRBNB VERSUS HOTELS: BUSINESS TRAVELLERS JOIN THE FRAY
On New Year’s Eve in New York, 47,000 visitors did not stay in hotels, opting instead for properties rented through Airbnb. There are about 113,000 hotel rooms in New York, and not all were full that night. Hoteliers may have finally priced themselves out of the market, as travellers to the city tell tales of vastly overpriced rooms.
And it is not only New York that is reaping the benefit of the disruptive “sharing” economy. Paris has 45,000 listings –57 per cent are entire homes – while Berlin has more than 15,000, some 68 per cent of which are entire homes. Dublin has 3,773 listings, with 44 per cent being entire homes. War has raged in various cities over the growth of Airbnb. Santa Barbara on the west coast of the US has banned the company completely. In Berlin, owners are required to register with the city council and with the deadline come and gone, only 6,300 properties have been registered so far.CBRE estimates that Airbnb users spent $2.4 billion (€2.2 billion) on accommodation in the US last year. At the Irish Hotels Federation conference last week, the number of additional hotel rooms needed in Dublin was estimated to be 3,000. There are already 3,415 in the planning pipeline, but will the growth of the sharing economy affect the viability of new properties? Last year Dublin had its highest occupancy levels in 10 years.In a case study conducted by Airbnb last year, when Dublin had 2,960 qualifying properties which hosted 143,000 guests. The income earned was €17.3 million and the direct guest spending in Dublin was estimated to be €96.4 million. In Galway, 470 hosts welcomed 32,000 guests and earned €2.2 million. Direct spending in Galway was €9.6 million.The top international destinations are London, Milan and Tokyo. In the first six months 50,000 employees of 5,000 businesses completed bookings. Not surprisingly San Francisco topped the list of the most travelled to destination.
Big hotel groups plan to win back business from Airbnb by launching new chains aimed squarely at the core market: millennials who are looking for an experience suited to their tastes and budget. Hotels in the US are lobbying for laws that would slow down or stop the growth by restricting homes that can be listed.The IHF’s Tim Fenn believes that “disruption is okay as long as it is good for society and fair.The IHF would like to see all tourism accommodation regulated and have quality assurance, and guest safety and taxation should be the same for everyone.
“We have worked hard to make Ireland a tourism destination with a quality product which people enjoy,” he said.
AUCTION SPECIALIST ALLSOP ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST ONLINE AUCTION OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Auction specialist Allsop has announced the launch of its March online auction which will open for business at 8am on Wednesday March 16. There are over 60 properties, with a total reserve of over €7m, available to purchase via the company’s online bidding platform.This month’s catalogue has a largely residential feel, but there are also a number of commercial properties and parcels of land going under the virtual hammer.
This is the first time commercial property has featured in the Allsop online auction. Among the lots on offer are four multi-unit residential properties located in Limerick, Cork, Waterford and Donegal. One of these is an investment apartment block with six apartments fully let in Upper John Street, Cork. This produces a total current gross rent reserved of €56,184 p.a. and is guiding at a reserve price range of €500,000 to €520,000. There is also a portfolio of 20 student apartments, all three-bedroom, on the Old Cratloe Road in Limerick. These produce a total current gross rent reserved of €98,460 per academic year and are guiding in a reserve range of €450,000 to €500,000.
This auction features five commercial investments which include a modern warehouse unit on the Old Mallow Road in Cork. The entire 139 sq. m property is let to a recruitment firm for a term of 4 years and 9 months from October 2015. There is a current rent reserved of €9,300 p.a. and the auctioneer is guiding a reserve range of €75,000 to €85,000.
Ellen Prenderville of Allsop commented: “Throughout 2015, the popularity of our online auction grew significantly with each auction. Over 1,000 bidders took part in 2015.
“The introduction of commercial property into the online auction catalogue is a new development for 2016.” In four auctions throughout 2015, 198 properties were sold, 85% of all lots offered, with a total gross sale value of close to €24m. The online catalogue is now available at onlineauction.
TORQUING CARS!
THE 2017 TOYOTA C-HR, A SOFT ROADER DEBUTS AT THE GENEVA AUTO SHOW.
We’re still light on details, especially when it comes to the eventual U.S.-market specs, but the C-HR is what Toyota is referring to as a “five-door coupe” and promises an “engaged driving experience combined with a contemporary high-riding driving position,” whatever that means. What we expect is a baby RAV4, as Toyota currently doesn’t offer anything below its current compact CUV.
The soft-roader is built on the modular Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform. Technical details are still few and far between, but we know for sure that we’re going to see a hybrid model fitted with tech borrowed from the fourth-generation Prius that was introduced a couple of months ago along with a 1.2L turbo variant (the same powertrain found in the Toyota Auris). Front- and all-wheel drive will be available, depending on the market. Toyota calls the exterior styling a “diamond architecture theme,” with faceted details playing into an overall angular look. Front and rear LED lighting will be available, and we think those will best suit the small crossover’s styling. For a small crossover, the chassis does sound promising. The rear suspension will be a multi-link setup (at least in Europe), where most vehicles in this class rely on torsion-beam configurations.
This should give the little Toyota a leg up in driving dynamics. Toyota’s next crossover was presented online i recently , and itt made its global debut at the Geneva Auto Show . The U.S.-spec model was poised to become Scion’s first-ever crossover, but Toyota has recently announced plans to axe its struggling youth-oriented sub-division before the end of the year. Consequently, the C-HR will be sold through Toyota dealerships.
VOLVO TO INTRODUCE THE KEYLESS CAR IN 2017
VOLVO has announced plans to become the first car manufacturer to offer cars without keys next year. Buyers of the company’s models will be able to instead use a smartphone app, which will to replace the physical key with a digital key. Volvo believes that the Bluetooth-enabled digital key technology will offer its customers more flexibility and enable them to benefit from new ways to use and share cars. The digital key on the new app will do everything that a physical key currently does, including locking or unlocking the doors or the boot, and allowing the engine to be started. The technology also means that customers can save more than one digital key to their app, allowing them to use other Volvos.This means that owners could rent a Volvo anywhere in the world, with the rental company sending a digital key to their phone. On arriving at an airport, for example, they could use GPS to find the car, unlock it and drive away – without ever having to go to a rental desk or office.
Digital keys can also be sent to family members or co-workers, enabling them to borrow the owner’s car.The technology will be piloted this spring at its car-sharing firm, Sunfleet, based at Gothenburg airport in Sweden. A limited number of commercially available cars will then be equipped with the new digital key technology in 2017.
However, physical keys will still continue to be offered for people who want them.
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WAS IT A SKIRMISH OR A BATTLE IN TRALEE?
Before we look at the Kerry versus Donegal Allianz League game we must mention the new Austin Stacks Park. I only watched the game on television but it looked very well and I have heard the management and players complimenting the pitch. This is a great credit to the grounds staff as I presume they didn’t factor in all the bad weather and seven storms into the work schedule! So to have the pitch in such a fine state for the opening double header was a testament to their skills. Following the game there was some negative comment from supporters over the toilets, a muddy entrance and no tea and coffee facilities available. With the double header, the u21’s and another League game due this week I am sure the emphasis was on getting the stadium open and as much as possible finished. I am sure the rest of the building work will be finished shortly and there is no doubt that one of the many Tralee entrepreneurs will soon be selling tea and coffee and more at the Stadium!!
Back to the game and it certainly was a fractious affair. 10 cards (two red, two black and six yellow) were flashed by the overworked referee Eddie Kinsella. Was there much more he could have done? Maybe he could have sent players off in the 4th minute when Donaghy and Murphy clashed and were joined by others but it is tough for a referee to do so that early in the game. Sadly the players took this as an opening to behave very poorly and we all saw the result. The referee awarded 59 frees in the game, 3227 to Kerry in 70 minutes so there was not a lot more he could do. On the sending off of Alan Fitzgerald the question is what else could the Kerry player have done? With Neil McGee trying to bend back his fingers he had to try and free himself. Maybe he could have hit the Donegal man into the ribs rather than the face but that’s a split second decision. It’s also hard to blame the umpires who would not have been looking for something like this. One has also to say that McLoone’s red card was soft in terms of what was going on all over the pitch. The question continues on why Kerry are more susceptible to black cards than other teams? Here Shane Enright and Denis Daly ended up with early showers. The black card was brought in to stop cynical play. So are Kerry more cynical than other counties – I don’t think so. So are Kerry more honest in being cynical – maybe. Other counties players are maybe better at hiding their cynicism!! Maybe something for them to work on behind closed doors in training!!
From a positive point of view the Kerry forwards were scoring, the goal was an excellent one and Brian Sheehan’s free was a thing of beauty. Winning a tough game like this will have done wonders for the squad. You can be sure that once the door of the dressing room was closed the management and squad will be off one voice and that is that no one will bully us this year. But this mask’s a bigger question for the game. Kerry kicked one point from play from the 13 they scored. The rest were either
frees or punched over the bar. It really is not ‘football’ any more. And I wonder why they have increased the height of the posts when so few balls are kicked that high!! Indeed the posts are now so high – and maybe it’s for the hurlers –that they are moving about in the wind which could lead to fun if it causes a ball to go wide. Football is in a state of flux and it seems that the powers that be can’t agree on which way to go. The mark is coming in after congress but players have not embraced the idea. Nothing is being done to limit the number of hand passes and who knows the right interpretation of the tackle and the black card? So football fans can expect more games like this with very close marking spilling over in what we saw with neither side willing to back down. However at the end of the day for the majority of fans it’s the results that count and if Kerry bring home Sam the battle in Tralee will only be remembered as being a day that the team stood up and were counted. On the Line: One thing that must be addressed by the GAA is the number of people allowed on the line. The behaviour of the Donegal manager last Sunday was nothing but antagonistic and should have been dealt with the by the officials. But why does there need to be such an entourage with the manager on the line - Subs, other management, County Board officials? Soccer does not do everything right but the side line is one where their experience should be followed. One manager allowed to stand and the rest in the dug-out. Maybe with football being faster two officials could be allowed in a technical area. Much too often we have seen managers out onto the field. The GAA authority needs to tackle this but they it seems no one wants to grasp that nettle.
PARNELLS NEWS:
Players involved with the 12’s/ 14’s and 16’s can check the clubs Facebook page for all the latest fixtures. Well Attended Coursing Course: There was a great turnout for the club’s foundation/ refreshers hurling coaching course which was run by David O’Dea. The mix of regular coaches doing the refresher section and several moms and dads taking the foundation course it all bodes well for the club in the coming seasons with 2016 looking to be the busiest to date. March for Parnells: The committee is looking for as many as possible to take part in next week’s St Patrick’s Day Parade. This will be the third year for the club to take part. Each year the club brings along portable goals and our keepers try to stop shots from children along the route. This was featured on the RTE News Parades round up last year. The club hopes for another big turn out this Thursday.
The Kerry Camogie Quiz was a great success as well as the launch of the ‘Golden Ticket’ on the night. There are photos on the enjoyable evening in Kerins O’Rahilly’ clubhouse on the club Facebook page.
Date for the Diary: The club has blocked out Saturday September 3rd – the eve of the AllIreland Hurling Final – for the Parnells 2016 Club Day / Monster Blitz.
CAMOGIE NEWS:
The County Senior began their League campaign with a home 1-02 to 0.05 draw against Roscommon in Caraslee. (One has to question the wisdom of the GAA to have the Kerry footballer, hurlers, Ladies and Camogie team all at home at the same time!). The girls are at home again this weekend when the face Dublin with the time and venue to be decided after we go to print.
Minor C Championship: This team is at home to Cavan this Saturday with the venue to be decided.
Kerry camogie have launched a ‘Golden Ticket’ fundraiser, the biggest initiative to raise funds for the sport. Businesses across the county are being asked to buy a ticket for e150 with full details from Joanne on 087 6602552 or chairperson.kerry/camogie@gaa.ie
Shorts: Tralee Parnells are for the first time competing in Scor na bPaisti and the Camogie board wishes them all the best of luck. Hard luck to Causeway Minor Girls team that lost out to Ballybrown 1-05 to 3-00 despite a great fight back. Next up they play Blackrock /Effin. Well done to Patrice Diggins on her All Star nomination.
ST PAT’S STORIES: There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 3,12,,15 and 25 with the next jackpot being e5,100. The Juvenile’s Academies continue as usual this weekend with big numbers attending at each age group. The u12’s, 14’s and 16’s continue to train on the astro turf on Fridays while girls outdoor training as soon as the weather improves.
Seniors: The Seniors had a worthwhile friendly against Skellig Rangers winning 12 points to 9 as they continue their build up to the County League. They also have two games left in the St Brendan’s League.
Registration: Any members who have not paid their registration or that of their familes should do so as soon as possible.
Scor an bPaisti: The club wishes all those taking part in Scorn a bPaisti this Friday the best of luck.
SOCIAL SUCCESS FOR RAHILLY’S:
Kerins O’Rahilly’s members enjoyed a very successful social at Fels Point with over 200 sitting down to a great night with the u21 County Championship team being the main focus as they were presented with their medals by County Board Chairman Pat O’Sullivan accompanied by club Chairman Frank O’Connor and team manager Ray Walsh.
Other presentations on the night went to Con Barrett as Senior Footballer of the Year, Most Improved Player Diarmuid O’Sullivan and Young Player of the Year and Kerry u21 captain Jack Savage.
Peter Ronan and Mrs Margaret O’Connor who has attended almost every social, bar a few in the 50’s, were honoured for their unswerving support for the club. Best dressed lady on
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the night was Michelle Kissane with Mitchel Donnelly being the Best Dressed Gent. The attendance danced the night away to a top DJ – Chris Shortt!
Seniors Win: The Seniors defeated Na Gaeil 3-10 to 1-13 in the Tralee District Board with a last minute goal from David McLoughlin being the difference. Rahilly’s were ahead with two early goals but Na Gaeil fought back and even saved a penalty that would have extended Rahilly’s lead. It looked like being a draw until McLoughlin scored following a great move. Minors: In Round 2 of County Minor League Rahilly’s went down 1-05 to 2-11 to a string Dr Crokes side. They are due to play Listowel Emmets this Saturday in Strand Road at 4pm. Juvenile News: Training continues as usual this week. Registration took place last Saturday but if you haven’t registered yet please contact your child’s manager.
The u12 Girls training has resumed in Cumman Iosef from 7 to 8pm on Friday nights. They had a very tight win over Dingle last Sunday 3-05 to 3-02 and this Sunday are due to play Beale/ Ballybunnion.
The u14 Girls are also back training as are the Junior Ladies who train on Friday’s in Strand Road.
Lotto: There was no winner of the weekly Lotto from the numbers drawn 13,22,27 and 28. The next jackpot is e3,300.
THE KUBE: CBS The Green are presenting The Kube at theBrandon on the 16th of March. With a host of sports stars as well as staff and students taking part it promises to be a very entertaining night. Barry John Keane will represent Kerins O’Rahillys on the night. Why not go along and watch all the stars trying to Beat the Kube!
ICG FUNDRAISER
Tralee International Children’s Games are holding a clothes collection to help raise funds for the children going to the International Children’s Games in Taiwan this July. If you can fill your black bags with clothes, shoes, belts and hand bags all in a reusable condition, it would be greatly appreciated. Collection is at Na Gaeil GAA club after 6pm between Monday, March 28th and Thursday the 31st.
ESCAPISM AT THE TRACK:
The GMHD.ie Juvenile Classic again proved to be one of the biggest nights in the greyhound world this year. The Classic was won by Escapism for Owen McKenna and joint owners Tralee’s Dominick Griffin and Youghal’s Diarmuid Coffey.
There is racing on Friday and Saturday night this week and also entries are now been taken for the John and Mark Killeacle Dowling Memorial A1 Current 570 yards which starts on March 25th. Entries are also been taken for the Tobar na molt unraced 325yds for coursing bred dogs starting on Sat April 2nd and the Lee Strand A3 confined 550yds which starts on April 15th/16th.
KERRY DOG’S THE STARS:
The 2015 National Greyhound Racing Award nominations have been announced and there are a number of Kerry dogs up for the honours: Dog of the Year: Ballymac Matt, Cable Bay and Farloe Blitz
Bitch of the Year: Ballydoyle Honey, Skywalker Rossa and Yahoo Perlena
Sprinter of the Year: Catherine’s Drico, Slipalong Hero and Trinity Forest
Stayer of the Year: Ballymac Bonnie, Tradition and Vulturi
Brood Bitch of the Year: Ballymac Scarlet, Final Oyster and Kildallon Maid
Stud Dog of the Year: Ace Hi Rumble, Droopys Scolari and Kinlock Brae
Future Star: Clares Rocket, Droopys Nine and Droopys Roddick
Supreme Greyhound of the Year and Hall of Fame and Special Merit Awards to be announced at the Ceremony at the Limerick Greyhound Stadium on April 23rd from 1pm.
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TUBORG LEAGUE DETAILS:
Action continued in the Tuborg District Darts League with action in all groups. In Group A McElligots Bar defeated New Kingdom Bar 5-2 while O’Connor’s were too strong for the Huddle A winning 7-0. Railway B defeated Huddle B by the same score in Group B with Broderick’s Bar also winning in this group with a 5-2 victory over Complex Abbeydorney. Parkers B, Dew Drop Inn Lixnaw and Boland’s Bar were the winners in Group C. Parkers B beat Keanes Bar Causeway 4-3, Dew Drop were 4-3 winners over Huddle C and Bolands won 4-3 over Railway Bar B. The action continues this Friday night in all 3 groups.
GARVEY’S SEASON OVER:
Team Garvey’s season is over following their 57-41 defeat to Team Den Joes American Style Castleisalnd in the Women’s Division 1 quarter final. Garvey’s were well in the game up to half time and indeed will be wondering how they were not ahead at the break. However a third quarter blitz by the home side opened a gap that Garvey’s girls were not able to close. Credit to the Tralee team they battled to the end but as coach Liam Culloty said they were not able to keep up their high energy levels for the whole game. “We just didn’t have the strength to stay with Den Joes when they opened up in the 3rd quarter. However I must thank the girls for their efforts especially after Mark Bernsen had to return to the States for family reasons. It is great for the club and a business as big as Garvey’s to come together to make sure National League basketball is played in Tralee. We will be back again next year”.
BRENDAN’S BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS:
St Brendan’s Boys are u12 Division 1 champions after two big wins this week. Firstly they saw off the previously unbeaten St Bridget’s in a cracking game in Moyderwell. St Brendan’s got off to the better start at both ends. This set the trend of the game with
tough defence holding the visitors to 23 points. On offence the boys played patiently and ended up on 31 to take the win with Andrew Wallace the top scorer on 10 followed by Edward Sheehy on 9 and Jack Doyle with 5. They wrapped up the League will a 2 point away win over TK Cougars 20-18. This sees the team complete the double as they had won the Cup last month. St Brendan’s got ff to a slow start and were 6-1 down after the first quarter. Baskets were hard to come by with both sides playing top defence but St Brendan’s had levelled the game by the break. There was nothing between the sides in the second half with TK leading by 2 with one quarter to play. St Brendan’s were 1 point ahead when Edward Sheehy hit one of two from the free throw line to seal victory and wrap up a great year for the team and coach Tony Griffin. St Brendan’s u16 Division were certainly up for the game against St Paul’s as they were at the doors of the Aura before they were open!! They controlled the game and were 36-23 up at the end of a high scoring first half. They continued to lead into the fourth quarter where they really took over and in the end won 71-40. David McCarthy certainly had his eye in hitting 22 with Jason Moloney ending with 18 and Adam Manley and Lawrence Guardiano both on 10. In other game the u14 Division 1 side defeated Gneeveguilla 52-47 to stay top of the League while the u12 Division 3 team did the double over Kenmare Kestrels 21-13 and 30-10 while the 16 Division 3 side when down to Gneeveguilla 35-37.
ON THE GREENS:
Castlegregory Golf Club: In the Men’s18 Hole Stableford sponsored by CC Cleaners Joe Mulcahy took the win on 37 points. Richie Greer was second on 36 points with Michael O’Connor 3rd on 32 points. The Front 9 prize was won by Stephen Hennessy with 20 points and the Back Nine to Mike Burrows with 18 points.
The Ladies Club Weekly competition, an 18 hole re-entry was won by Alana Rowan while the Seniors 10 Hole Stableford went to Sean Lyons with 19 points.
The Kerry Senior Camogie team who drew with Roscommon on Saturday last
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TRALEE COMPANY FREEFLOW AND FEXCO, KILLORGLIN WIN BEST MANAGED COMPANIES AWARDS
Deloitte’s network of Best Managed Companies now employs over 47,000 people around the country and has a combined turnover of almost €10bn. These figures were released by Deloitte to mark the 2016 Best Managed Companies awards last night in Dublin. Recognising the importance of overseas markets for Irish companies, the Best Managed Companies also recorded an average growth in export sales of 161% over the last three years.
Two Kerry companies were recognised this week at the 2016 Best Managed Companies awards in Dublin. They were Killorglin’s FEXCO which was named Best Managed for the first time, and Freeflow, Tralee ,which was awarded platinum standard , now having retained the award for seven consecutive years
The awards event in Dublin’s Convention Centre marked the eighth year of the Deloitte Best Managed Companies awards programme, in association with Barclays Bank Ireland. The awards were attended by over 800 people from the Irish business community. Frank Ryan, chair of the independent judging panel, was keynote speaker on the night.
First time recipients of the award shared the stage with platinum award winners - companies that have retained their Best Managed status for seven consecutive years.
Sixteen companies from around Ireland were awarded Best Managed status for the first time this year, following a lengthy qualification and judging process in which the complete performance of a business is assessed, moving beyond finances to such areas as operational excellence, strategy, and human resource processes. Almost 40% of the first time winners came from the technology and media industries, with 20% coming from the construction sector. The Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards, in association with Barclays Bank Ireland, is open to companies from all 32 counties on the island of Ireland. It is the only awards programme that considers a business’ performance from every perspective. Details of entry for the 2016/2017 programme will be issued in the coming weeks on www.deloittebestmanaged.ie. The Best Managed designation is an important marketing tool for the winning companies – but, perhaps most importantly, the awards provide a reason to celebrate the efforts of the entire company.
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK!
Proud Graduates at the recent Graduation Ceremony of Portman Travel Training Academy, in conjunction with JobBridge.
Ryan Tubridy of RTE -- speaking at event at Ballygarry House, Tralee as part of International Women’s Day. Ryan . with staff of the hotel in Ballygarry Photo By Domnick Walsh
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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 M.O.T PRAY TO ST. EXPEDITE
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your Heart where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. TMCC
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your Heart where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. J.T.
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your Heart where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.M.C.
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your Heart where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.H.
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your Heart where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.H.
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Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your Heart where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. J.M.B.
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your Heart where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. J.B.
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your Heart where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. C.S.
DELIGHTED WE COULD HELP NIAMH BREATH MORE EASY
“A room in Tralee where you can sit back, relax and breathe in salt air without getting sand everywhere... Who would have thought it?
I am happy to say that it does in fact exist and there are many more benefits than the lack of sand in your shoes, much more indeed.
I suffer from repetitive sinus infections and I would always turn to over the counter medications to help relieve my symptoms but it would only be a matter of time before the infection would come back again so I wanted to find a lasting solution to address the root cause.
A friend suggested I try the salt rooms. I was curious as to how salt would help so I did a little research before hand and it all seemed to make sense. When you hear about salt people shoot arrows about high salt intake but salt is actually very good for you. It carries nutrients to your cells and improves brain function but it is the type of salt that matters in all of this.
In learning that the salt rooms in Tralee uses the highest quality of salt sourced from natural salt caves I knew I had to check this place out and so I did. Let’s just say I was impressed. The owner Stas or the “friendly giant” as I like to call him now was so helpful and kind; as first impressions go he aced it. As a newbie I didn’t know what to expect but I was excited. I was escorted by the “friendly giant” into a dark room with chairs that had leg rests and there was a big screen that played a 5 minute guided meditation followed by the most amazing videos of natural beauty all around the world and not forgetting the main reason why I was
I was so mesmerized by my relaxed surroundings the salt just appeared as if it was the most natural thing in the world. I had to return for a few sessions because I wanted to clear my sinus fully but it was only a pleasure to do so.
It was also interesting to meet people and to hear their reasons for using the salt rooms; it was there I learned even more benefits to this wonderful therapy. People with asthma, long time smokers, people with skin problems to people with just a common cold. The reason I am writing this now is because I have become aware of how unaware people are that this hidden gem in the heart of Tralee exists. I regard this as a huge shame because I have seen what it has done first hand for me and others.
Ireland is a damp country as we all know and people suffer with their respiratory systems because of this but it needn’t be this way especially with therapies like this.
I cleared my sinus fully so I return to Stas now if I feel a cold or flu coming on and it stops it in its tracks so I don’t have to take to bed for a few days . Imagine being able to treat a male in your life before he starts to complain about full on “man flu” …imagine no more. Head down to Stass at HaloTherapy, 6 Market Lane, Tralee, Co. Kerry and try it out for yourself.
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