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with Billy O Meara (HRI Services) Billy simplifies and explains Todays
Is Card sharing coming to an End?
EASTER CRAFT WORKSHOPS
Mon 10th –
12th Mon 10th - EASTER CHICKS
Sky have launched a campaign to bring to an end the epidemic of viewing of Sky channels using illegal card sharing boxes. The reason it’s been so difficult to stop, is because a legal viewing card is used and its data is shared on a server among thousands of users. The illegal operators charge anywhere between €10 - €40 per month for all Sky channels including PPV events. However, you could only watch SD as Sky managed to knock out the HD channels some time back when they removed the Thomson Sky+ HD boxes out of circulation. On Tuesday Sky disabled 9 SD Sky channels from transponder Astra 2F 12.148 H The following channels have been switched off and it’s believed more to follow: Fox +1 | Sky Atlantic | Sky sports 4 Sky Sports 1 (England) | Skysportsnews HQ Living+1 | TCM | Eurosport 1 | Eurosport 2
Why Am I Not Getting My Full Internet Speed on Fiber?
As you know you can now get up to 1GB speed in most areas in Tralee but when you do a speed test on some of your devices you can only get up to 100Mbs the reason for this is the network connection be it Wi-Fi or Ethernet on your device is only designed for 100Mb per second If it’s a desktop PC you can upgrade to a faster Ethernet card and you can upgrade your Wi-Fi devices on your laptop with a USB dongle. If you have a iPad or a tablet make sur you connect to a 5Ghz device.
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BEES & SILLY SNAILS Wed 12th - SET SAIL
TIMES: 9.30 – 10.45 (4 – 6yr olds) 11.30 – 1pm (6 – 8yr olds) 1 – 3.30pm (8 – 11yr olds) Workshops €6 Tues 11th 7.30 – 9pm WINE & CRAFT WORKSHOP COST: €10 Aged 18+
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KINETIC FITNESS!
Michaél Dillon , owner of Kinetic Health & Fitness in Monavalley, Tralee writes a few words about his first year running his own training facility.(0876127565)
“Our doors opened for the first time on the 4th of April 2016. The last year has flown by as everyday brought something different to keep us busy. When I started college it was my dream to own and run my own training facility. To hit this milestone is amazing. I have been very fortunate to find something that I love and have been able to do everyday. I do not look at my job as work; I get up everyday looking forward to meeting new people, help my clients improve and share my knowledge with everyone that will listen.
In the past year, our clients have been getting amazing results. We pride ourselves on educating our clients on healthy eating habits so they can achieve their goals while not starving themselves, which is unnecessary and unhealthy. Our plans get clients started on the right track and most importantly they are manageable, realistic and sustainable. They learn about different types of calories, macros, portion sizes and more.
If you are reading this and are struggling with your weight then you need to make contact us so we can help you become happier and healthier.
Thanks to all our wonderful Clients, Family and Friends. We’ve worked hard and built a lot of great relationships already, and we’re looking forward to strengthening
them even further. Thanks for helping to make Kinetic Health and Fitness a success. “
Michaél Dillon
KERRY GIRLS INVITED TO APPLY TO BECOME ROSE BUDS AT 2017 ROSE OF TRALEE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
ROSEOFTRALEE.IE will go into meltdown this week when girls aged 6 to 10 (and their parents) begin to download Rose Bud application forms for this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival from 1622 August.
Each lucky Rose Bud will be twinned with a Rose, take part in two parades, attend an exclusive Rose Bud Party with the Roses and much more during the week-long festival. Three of last year’s Rose Buds, Niamh Harty from Ballyheigue, Ciara Harris from Tralee and Geraldine Knott from Kilflynn met Rose of Tralee Maggie McEldowney recently to launch the 2017 search for Rose Buds. 50 children from Kerry and beyond will be chosen through the direct application process, while a further 15 Rose Bud places will be allocated through various Rose of Tralee and associated sponsor promotions over the coming months.
Flowers.ie, an online flower store which offers a delivery service throughout Ireland and worldwide through a
network of florists, are looking forward to sponsoring this year’s Rose Buds. The Marketing Director of Flowers. ie, Gina O’Neill, said: “Following the success of our 2016 collaboration, Flowers.ie are delighted to be an official sponsor of the Rose of Tralee again in 2017. The Rose of Tralee is a festival that is massively known here in Ireland and throughout the world. In addition to sponsoring all flowers for the festival in August, Flowers. ie are also providing flowers and entertainment for the Rose Buds and working closer with Rose Centres in Ireland and around the world. We are looking forward to another successful partnership with the Rose of Tralee International Festival.”
attractions, and McDonald’s Tralee have announced that they will continue to support this year’s Rose Buds during the Festival in August.
Crag Cave in Castleisland, one of Ireland’s top tourist
Rose Bud application forms are available from www. roseoftralee.ie/apply, Flowers. ie, Crag Cave and the Rose of Tralee International Festival Office, Denny Street, Tralee. The deadline for the receipt
of completed application forms and the non-refundable €25 registration fee is 5pm on Wednesday 24th May 2017. Successful applicants will be required to make a €50 contribution to cover participation costs during the festival.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE in pictures!
ABOVE: Wind swept Annagh Graveyard at the foot of Slieve Mish will be the occasion for a dawn Mass on Easter Sunday morning at 06.00am with a paschal fire lighting the pilgrims. Pictured the Liturgy committee, left Jack Walsh, Helen O’Sullivan, Ann Walsh, Mary Scanlon, Fr. Francis Nolan, Brendan O’Brien, Breda Browne, Donny Wynne, and Joan Trant
ABOVE: Taking part in the Circuit of Kerry Rally from Tralee on Sunday, left co-driver P. J. Down, Tralee, and Sunbeam driver John Young, Tralee.
ABOVE:Frances and Con Moynihan, Castleisland, picured with their daughter Joanne Moynihan, who was confirmed by the Bishop of Kerry Rev. Fr. Ray Browne, at St. Stephen andSt. John’s Church, Castleisland, on Thursday, and also pictured with their son Andrew, and daughter Deirdre Moynihan
ABOVE: Over a thousand people attended the arrival of ‘Our Lady of Fatima’ centennal statue to St. John Church Tralee on Saturday for the ceremony, pictured are the Lynch family left Catherine Lynch, Michael Lynch, and David and his father Michael Lynch, Tralee.
ABOVE: Launching ‘Maurice Collins Memorial Vintage Day’ that takes place on Easter Sunday April 16th, this is the 10th annual fundraising event that takes place on the lands of Gerard McCarthy, at Banna West Ardfert.
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ABOVE: Murty Quirke, town foreman, supervises the instillation of the Lock Gates at Blennerville, on Thursday after being desilted and fitting of the new Hydraulics machinery.
ABOVE: The Lock Gates at Blennerville, were replaced on their housing on Thursday after being desilted and fitted with new Hydraulics machinery installed.
ABOVE: Rebecca Devane, Tralee, in a Sckuller Boa, pictured training in Tralee canal on Sunday.
ABOVE
house forKerin’s O’Rahilly’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ show at the Brandon Hotel on Saturday night.
ABOVE: Taking part in the Circuit of Kerry Rally from Tralee, on Sunday, left Brendan Farmer Srvice team, and on right Don Rogers driver Tralee
ABOVE: National Bus Strike with a picket outside Bus Eireann Tralee.
A LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR
A life in the Spirit Seminar will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Rathass ,Tralee. Starting on Wednesday 19th April at 7.30pm.
It will continue for 7 weeks in the lead up to Pentecost Sunday.
It will take place each Wednesday night from 19th April to the 31st May, except one week where it will take place on the Thursday May 18th. A great line up of speakers will deliver the talks.
Come & join us for this great Festival of Faith & great outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
from 12pm to 9pm
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BARRY & CORMAC
Barry Heneghan & Cormac Keane celebrated their birthdays with a big party at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium last Saturday night and the boys were delighted to make the winning presentation to Emily O Neill with her mom Ann Neill & grandad Timmy McCarthy after ‘Ballyhar Flyer’ won their special birthday race.
BRANDON GYM STAFF CONGRATULATE CHAMPIONS GARVEYS TRALEE WARRIORS
KERRY HOSPICE GOOD FRIDAY WALK
It’s that time of year to get ready for he Kerry Hospice Good Friday walk, which takes place on Friday April 14th starting at the Grand Hotel at 10am. Now in it’s 20th year the walk is very popular, and is for a very worthy cause, especially now that the new Palliative Inpatients building is nearing completion, at a cost of €6.3m and is expected to open before the end of the year.
The route is roughly 10 km taking in Lohercannon, Blennerville,before passing the football pitch. the walk then moves on by Ballydunlea,on to Claghane Cross, down Ballyard pass the Rubgy Club and back to the Grand Hotel.
There will be refreshments in the Grand.
This is one of the Hospices biggest fundraisers and is only one of the many walks taking place all over the County. The Kerry Hospice Foundation is providing the €6.3m needed to build the new unit, in addition it will donate €400000 a year for the next five years towards the running of the unit. So where ever you are please come out and support this very worthy cause. Sponsorship cards are available if you need one, donations will also be taken on the day..
A flag will be held in Tralee on Saturday and collectors are needed, if you have an hour or two to spare on that day
TINA MCELLIGOTT FUNRAISER KIDS DISCO
THIS SUNDAY
. A childrens disco fundraiser for Tina McElligott will take place on 9th of April at the Stretford bar causeway. Dance with your favourite Disney characters and help raise funds for Tina McElligott treatment fund. Door prize is a 150 euro chocolate hamper and other wonderful spot prizes to be won.
we would only be delighted to hear from you. For further information contact Ted Moynihan on 087
6705014. Ted Moynihan
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
REMINDER... THIS SAT NIGHT IS 80’S NIGHT IN THE BROGUE WITH DJ CHRIS SHORTT
Now you have an excuse to go out this weekend , once again its Saturday Night 80’s Night with local favourite DJ Chris Shortt . Yes its that time again when you get a chance to hear all the favourite Bands, Artists and Songs from the 80’s . Saturday night is Late Bar night in the Brogue and the hits will be starting early says
Chris .
“We expect to get things going around 1030pm and usually it takes on a life of its own after that ...Everybody wants to hear the old favourites , and especially with the past year and the passing of some of the most favourite artists who had hits in the 80’s . Artists such as George Michael , David Bowie , Glenn Frey from
the Eagles , Leonard Cohen , Prince and jani Sledge from Sister Sledge . “ And we will have all the old favourites such as Dire Straits , Madonna , Boy George, Van Halen , ACDC, Tina Turner , Depeche Mode , the Human League ...I could go on and on ...and I will do...on Saturday Night “...says Chris
So remember , the
GARVEYS TRALEE WARRIORS INVITE THE PEOPLE OF TRALEE TO CELEBRATE TONIGHT WITH THEM IN MEADOWLANDS AT 8PM
Friday night (Tonight ) in Meadowlands Hotel is an opportunity for everybody concerned with the season’s success to relax and reflect on what has been an unprecedented journey which has taken the Club, and The Town we all love so well to the highest peak, culminating in that famous victory in Letterkenny last weekend. It’s an opportunity to honour all of the squad and their Coach Mark Bernsen, and to congratulate all of those behind the scenes who started out last summer with just hopes and dreams, and who ultimately saw the foundations which were laid being the spark which ignited a very
special sporting and social package. An integral part of the product were the Sponsors and the best Supporters in the land. So, the Town of Tralee, as always, ticked all of the boxes. This particular get together, is a chance for everybody to sing a few songs and dance a few steps, together. Proceedings will commence at 8.00 to afford parents, if they so wish, to bring their children along to meet the players and get some photographs with them. The Champions Trophy obviously will form the centrepiece for the event. For every Warrior the long road which started in the Mardyke Arena back on September 23rd
reaches its final destination in Meadowlands Hotel on this coming Friday night (8.00),
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See you
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good songs are the old songs! ...see you Saturday night in the Brogue!
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE... GET CREATIVE THIS EASTER AT SIAMSA TÍRE WITH ART, CRAFT
Bookings are now being taken at Siamsa Tíre for the upcoming series of art, craft and environmental workshops available over the Easter holidays with artists Clem O’Keeffe, Caoimhe Dunn and Maura Sheehy. Open to children from 4 – 14 years, they get to experiment with different materials which are all provided, and take home their imaginative creations. Workshops run from Saturday 8th April, Monday 10th –Wednesday 12th April and Tuesday 18th April. Siamsa Tíre welcomes children and their families to get up close and creative with The Beautiful Beasts, a collection of weird and wonderful animal sculptures curated by The Ark especially for children. Visitors can meet a flying horse, a tortoise with a hidden story, a toucan in disguise and much more. As you enjoy these magical and loveable animals, children can interpret the artworks using drawing materials supplied by Siamsa
AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOPS
Tíre up to the end of April. On Saturday 8th April from 11am – 2pm you are invited to enjoy a Family Workshop under the guidance of artist Clem O’Keeffe. Children are free to hang their works in an allocated exhibition space in the galleries or bring them home. Caoimhe Dunnes’ workshops run from Monday 10th – Wednesday 12th April and includes nine workshops for children and an arts and crafts workshop for adults including wine on Tuesday 11th April from 7.30 – 9pm. Children’s workshops run from 11.30 - 1pm for 6-8 year olds and 2-3.30pm for 8-11 year olds each day. Monday’s theme is Easter Chicks, Busy Bees and Silly Snails is the inspiration for Tuesday and Wednesday looks at Setting Sail. On Tuesday 18th April, Maura Sheehy’s workshops take place from 10 - 11.30am, where 6-8 year olds get an appreciation for nature in a Seed Sowing workshop. With hands-on learning, children
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plant their own seeds and are given basic lessons on seed germination and care. They take their seedlings home to nurture and watch them grow. The second workshop from 12.30 – 2pm, JamJar Decoration for Flower Arranging lets children from 9-14 years get crafty with jam-jars to create the perfect
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seasonal vase for their own creative flower arrangements.
The fee for the children’s craft workshops is €6 per child and the adults workshop is €10. Spaces are limited so we recommend booking on 066 712 3055.
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Tom O Connor (Kellihers Toyota, Tralee) and Sean Boylan (Former Meath Manager) enjoying the recent Munster game V Toulouse in Thomond Park , Limerick
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Tralee through the Years !
A selection of photos of Tralee down the years taken by our very own photographer John Cleary. They can all be viewed as part of his fabulous collection Clearys Photo Archive recently released for public viewing!
Castle bar sponsored soccer team 80’s
Fire in Kielys shop in the mall 80’s
Kerins O’Rahillys cuppresentation 80’s
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Hello beautiful people, I hope you’re all having a fantastic week.
It’s no secret I love makeup. I love full glam, lashes, highlight that you can see from space and eyeshadow blended to perfection.
But working as a Makeup Artist on a beauty counter can take a toll on my skin, sometimes I could be working up to six days in a row! I really make an effort to take care of my skin and maybe not wear makeup on my days off, and by maybe I mean I’m completely barefaced.
I always cleanse my skin twice a day with my Clarisonic and make sure my skin is completely clean going to bed but I still feel sometimes my skin needs a break. So this week I’m going to share my top tips on My Makeup Detox.
1. STILL CLEANSEEven when you’re not wearing makeup, you still need to cleanse tone and moisturise your skin every morning and night. There is dirt everywhere and that dirt will build up on your skin if you don’t clean it
2. WATER WATER WATER
- Staying hydrated is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your skin. You could use the most expensive products
in the world but if you’re not drinking enough water your skin will look dull and dehydrated.
3. FACEMASK IT UP -
There’s no better feeling than my skin after a facemask. Although I would like to say I do one once a week, I don’t. When choosing a facemask, make sure to choose one that will suit your skin type. If you have dry skin, choose a hydrating mask such as the Glam Glow Thirstymud. If you have acne prone skin, choose a clarifying mask such as the Origins Clear Improvement Mask. If you want luminous skin choose the Lancôme Advanced Genifique mask. My tried and trusted facemask brands include, GlamGlow, Lancôme, Clarins, Trilogy and Origins, yes there are no “drugstore” brands in there simply because in my line of work we’re taught to take good care of our skin so I feel you get what you pay for in most cases. Not saying I spend a fortune on skincare but I definitely spend that bit extra. Obviously some of the cheaper priced brands are
decent, but just make sure to do a bit of research before using them. Your skin will thank you.
4. GET A FACIAL - If you’ve never had a facial and are looking to treat yourself, I would highly recommend it. Personally I have made a deal with myself that i’ll get one facial every 12 weeks from now on, simply because it has been over a year since I’ve gotten one. Also if
you have no idea about products or what skin type you have it’s great to get a facial as the person doing it will tell you everything you need to know about your skin.
So everyone, that’s what I do to get ‘The Perfect Brows’. Head over to my Facebook page ‘Bexblah’ to stay updated! And leave any suggestions you may have there. I’m also on Instagram @bexblah and twitter @bexblah.
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HELLO MY STRONG STRONG FRIENDS, I HOPE YOU’RE ALL HAVING AN AMAZING WEEK!
This week I’m going to be talking about something I feel very strongly about, losing weight fast. ‘Quick Fixes’, ‘Lose 10 pounds in 4 weeks’, ‘6 weeks to abs’ and things along that line.
For SO long I wanted the quick fix, I wanted to change my entire body in 12 weeks and would set insane and unrealistic goals. I would google ‘ways to lose 3 stone in 3 months’, ‘lose weight fast’ and all these other crazy things. Quick fixes are attractive because when you want to lose weight, you want to do it fast and easily. Companies make millions selling ‘Quick Fixes’ ’10 minute Ab workouts’ and ’12 week body transformations’, why do they make millions? Because they’re all targeting the same type of person, the person who wants quick results – but here’s the thing, quick results don’t last, they’re not sustainable and realistically, they will set you back. I was the girl who would make a resolution in January, then get caught up with progress, time and why it all wasn’t happening fast enough. I would fall off track because I was trying quick fixes that weren’t working… then in April I would
think, ‘If only I stuck to the plan in January I would be so much closer to my goal’ or ‘It’s so close to Summer now I don’t have enough time to lose weight’. All of these thoughts that now make so little sense. I just wanted the quick fix, the easiest option.
The reality is, if you have a high body fat percentage and a lot of weight to lose, quick fixes might work for a certain amount of time, but more than likely one or all of the following will happen.
1. You’ll end up with sagging skin in areas if you lose weight too fast and don’t build muscle.
2. You’ll quit because you aren’t seeing results fast enough.
3. Your plan won’t be sustainable and too restrictive and therefore will set you back.
4. You’ll end up damaging your metabolism.
5. You’ll end up damaging your health.
Think of why you want to get in shape and change your body. Is it to look good in a bikini? Is it because Summer is 3 months away? Is it to please another
person? … Or … Is it to benefit your health? Gain strength? Become more confident in yourself?
If it is the latter, great! But you have to be prepared to work hard and take time. In fact, don’t even think about how long it is going to take, I know it’s cliché but you HAVE to just take it day by day and trust the process. I finally last year just decided enough was enough, I took it day by day, week by week and tracked my slow progress and kept balance in my life. And now, I’m happier than ever. I set small achievable goals and a don’t
put a time frame on things like ‘I want to be down 30 pounds in 2 months’, I just work hard and see how my body reacts to what I’m doing.
There is no big rush, I don’t want to lose an insane amount of weight really fast and have extra skin on my stomach and chest, I want to be strong, fit and healthy for life, not just for the Summer.
So next time you’re tempted by a ‘Lose 7 pounds in 7 days’ diet, think about it a bit more about what you really want.
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HEALTHY RECIPES
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HEALTHY RECIPES
for 2017
Wild Wild Leeks
Well folks I have a ton of emails about wild garlic and requests for more recipes with it. so of course here are two more wild garlic grows wild all over Kerry and couldn’t be easier to pick and use, use it in place of garlic and herbs in any dish and you can my back recipes from the Tralee advertiser and much more about the food scene around Kerry and its chefs on www.traleeculinarygangsters.wordpress.com
• 2 heaped teaspoons fennel seeds
• 2 dried red chillies , crumbled
• olive oil
• 4 higher-welfare coarse Italian or butcher sausages
• 4 handfuls wild garlic leaves , washed, plus 4 handfuls of spinach leaves, washed
• 320 g fusilli
• 1 lemon
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small handful Parmesan cheese , freshly grated, plus extra for serving
Bash up the fennel seeds and chillies in a pestle and mortar, then put to one side. Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan on a medium heat. Cut open the sausage skins and squeeze the meat into the pan. Stir it around with a wooden spoon, breaking it up into small pieces so it resembles coarse mince. Fry for a few minutes until the meat starts to colour and the fat has started to render out. Add the bashed up fennel seeds and chillies to the meat, and cook on a medium heat for around 10 minutes until the meat is crisp, dark golden brown and caramelised. Turn the heat down to low. Put a large saucepan of salted water on to boil. If you managed to get hold of wild garlic leaves, simply blanch them in the boiling water for 3 minutes, then scoop out and put in a food processor. If you aren’t using wild garlic, add the garlic cloves to the water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes before adding the spinach. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the spinach has wilted, then fish out all the spinach and the garlic cloves with a slotted spoon, and put it all into a food processor. Add the fusilli to the water, bring it back to the boil and cook according to the packet instructions. Blitz the wild garlic leaves or the cooked garlic and spinach in the food processor, until you have a deep green sauce, then add a lug of olive oil, a grating of lemon zest and a pinch of salt and pepper. When the pasta is al dente, drain it in a colander, reserving some of the cooking water. Put the pasta back in the saucepan and add a splash of the cooking water and a squeeze of lemon juice. Gently stir the lovely green sauce into the pasta to coat it then immediately divide the pasta between your bowls. Top with the delicious crisp sausage meat and a nice grating of Parmesan cheese, and serve.
WILD GARLIC CHICKEN KIEV
• 4 skinless chicken breasts
• 100g wild garlic butter,
• 50g plain flour, well seasoned
• 3 large egg, beaten
• 125g panko or coarse dried breadcrumbs
• sunflower oil, for frying
• mixed leaves, to serve
• lemon wedges, to serve
METHOD
1. Slice a deep pocket in each chicken breast. To do this, insert a deep knife into the thickest end of the breast. Keep pushing down along the breast, about halfway into the fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through. Push your finger down into the hole to open it, then stuff with 25g wild garlic butter, making sure that it goes all the way into the pocket. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken breasts.
2. Line up 3 shallow bowls and put the flour in the first, the beaten eggs in the second and the breadcrumbs in the third. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, then coat in the eggs and lastly the breadcrumbs. Dip each one in the eggs for a second time, then coat again in the breadcrumbs. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining stuffed chicken breasts. Cover the plate with cling film and chill for at least 1 hr.
3. When you are ready to eat, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Fill a pan 2cm deep with oil and set over a medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the Kievs for 2-3 mins each side until golden brown, then transfer to a baking tray. Pop in the oven for 15 mins or until cooked through. Serve with salad leaves and a lemon wedge to squeeze over.
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
I bought sausages from sasta at Tralee farmers market for this dish
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
FIRST THREE TRALEE BUSINESS PEOPLE AWARDS
PRESENTED TO BREEDA HURLEY, BILLY NOLAN AND DAN HORAN
BREEDA Hurley, Billy Nolan and Dan Horan, three outstanding business people who have shown extraordinary commitment to their customers and the town of Tralee, have won Tralee Business People Awards for January, February and March 2017.
The new monthly award from Tralee Chamber Alliance recognises people who have made a positive impact to Tralee through their business and working lives.
The President of Tralee Chamber Alliance, John Drummey, said: “Breeda, Billy and Dan employ over 200 people between them and deserve to be recognised for the work they do to improve and enhance life the lives of those around them every day. We are delighted to shine a light on them for contributing to the economic and community development of the town over the course of their careers.”
Breeda Hurley, a Traleenative, is the Managing Director of the multi awardwinning family-run ABC Cleaning. She is a business woman, author, wife and mother of eight children.
Breeda has worked tirelessly throughout her life to support her family and create employment for hundreds of people in the locality. Over 20 years ago and after a number of personal and business struggles, Breeda set up ABC Cleaning which now employs over 140 people, many of whom are in Tralee.
ABC has supported the local community in many ways without making a big deal about it. It has volunteered its services to charities and people who were affected by flooding and fire damage over the years. Breeda is always giving her time and knowledge to help other young business people in the town and is a very active networker and supporter of town initiatives.
On May 12th next Breeda will launch her first book entitled ‘Survive and Thrive’ at the Rose Hotel, Tralee.
Billy Nolan, began his business more than 51 years ago in Tralee, starting out to provide quality service and products to his customers in 1966. Since then his family and staff have built up a reputation among his customers for providing quality
goods and a superb customer service. This fine jewellers, specialises in diamonds and has credited diamond buyers to provide the best quality products to their customers.
In 1993, Billy took over Hilsers Jewellers on Castle Street and along with his wife Margaret and two daughters Ciara and Louise, they have forged a brand name which is well known in the locality and beyond.
Billy has always had a great interest in local affairs.
He’s responsible for the establishment of the Tralee Tourist Kiosk during the summer months and he’s involved in the Model Railway Exhibition at Blennerville Windmill.
Dan Horan opened his first store in Abbey Court in 1988 with a fruit & veg store – he now has 21 stores employing 81 people across Munster in Kerry, Cork, Limerick and Tipperary. Dan is an extremely genuine caring person. All of his staff hold him in the highest regard and they we feel that he deserves this award after all his years of hard work and dedication. Dan takes great pride in all
CALLING ALL ST. BRENDANS PARK RESIDENTS
Calling all Residents, Families and Friends to Join in our annual clean up in the Park. Last year was a great success and lets make this year even better. Have pride in where we live and keep the community spirit alive.
So a date for your Diary:
DATE : Saturday 8”‘ Apr? (tomorrow)
TIME: 11am to 1pm
Meet at the Burger Shack car park @ 10.30 sharp
Please bring whatever you can brush/rake/shovel/wheelbarrow. All gloves, pickers, bag will be provided on the day.
Looking forward to seeing all residents young, old and new. SEE YOU THERE
Richard O’Halloran
of his stores and in serving the community giving both employment as well as a great service to all of his customers. He values each and every one of his customers as well as supporting local suppliers.
The secret of Dan’s success can be attributed to taking care of both his customers and staff. Dan also supports numerous sporting and charity organisations including Kerry GAA, John Mitchels GAA and Tralee Soup Kitchen to name a few.
Breeda, Billy and Dan were presented with specially commissioned handmade glass pieces from local craft maker, Terence MacSweeney while Traleebased photographer, Pauline Dennigen, will photograph each of the 12 monthly winners and their portraits will be featured in an exhibition and 2018 Tralee calendar. The proceeds from the sale of the calendar will be donated to Tralee charities.
For more information, please contact Tralee Chamber Alliance on 066 7121472 or email info@Tralee.ie.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
FREE NAAN BREAD & RICE OFFER FROM NEW INDIAN RESTAURANT!
Tralee Tandoori , Tralee’s newest Restaurant based in Barrack Lane (beside Pennys ) is offering FREE Rice and Naan bread to all its customers over Easter.
According to owner Shafiqul Islam ..”We have been delighted with the way everybody in Tralee is calling to us wishing us success since we opened last week.
One of our special opening offers is free rice and Naan bread to everybody with their first order or table booking . We are keeping this offer open over the Easter holidays and we have some more coming up shortly .”
KERRY WIN IN
Tralee based, Premier Financial Services, win the prestigious LPI Best Investment Broker in Ireland Award at the annual Life, Pensions and Investment Industry Awards in Croke Park
Tralee based financial services consultancy, Premier Financial Services, has won the industry’s top accolade, after being awarded the prestigious LPI Best Investment Broker in Ireland Award at the annual Life, Pensions and Investment Industry Awards in the Croke Park Stadium, Dublin, last week (23rd March). Over 530 financial services professionals attended the LPI Awards Gala, a celebratory night to recognise and commend those at the forefront of their industry. Premier Financial Services’ win is in recognition of their excellence, professionalism and dedication in providing their client base with the best investment consultancy and advice in Ireland today. For
CROKE PARK!
more information visit www. premierfinancial.ie. Telephone: 066 718 5723 or email: info@ premierfinancial.ie
Denis Murphy, MD, Premier Financial Services commented “Winning the LPI Best Investment Broker in Ireland Award places Premier Financial Services as the countries top investment and pensions consultancy. Our measure of success is simple. We help our clients understand where they are today, where they want to go to in the future and provide them with a clear plan to get there. As with all great wins, this was a team effort and I want to
acknowledge the continued commitment of each member of our team here at Premier Financial Services.”
The annual Irish Broker’s Association Life, Pensions and Investment Awards give recognition to financial brokers who have proved their
excellence, professionalism and dedication to maintaining high standards in the Irish marketplace. For more visit: www.iba.ie
LAUGHTER ....THE BEST MEDICINE !
GENTLEMAN
Despite the fact that I’m a gentleman, I have no luck with women, I just always seem to screw things up.
Recently I saw an attractive woman. I decided to open the doors for her. Unfortunately, she got sucked out of the plane.
TWO COWS ARE STANDING IN A BARN.
Cow 1: Hey, did you hear about the big outbreak of mad cow disease?
Cow 2: Good thing I’m a helicopter.
I WENT TO SEE THE CHRISTMAS PLAY AT MY LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL THE OTHER DAY
And the scene where the 3 Wise Men bring gifts to Baby Jesus was approaching. The second class pupils walked to center stage one after another, faced Baby Jesus, and placed their gifts on the ground one at a time.
“I bring you gold” the first child said “I bring you myrrh” the second child said “Frank sent this” the last child said.
GUY GETS PULLED OVER BY A COP AT MIDNIGHT:
“And where are you rushing to sir?”
“Officer, I’m attending a lecture on drinking and driving.” “Is that so? Who is giving a lecture at this time of the night?”
“My wife.”
PLANS FOR EASTER
Wife: What are your plans for Easter?
Husband: Same as Jesus..
Wife: What do you mean ??
Husband:I will disappear on Friday and reappear on Monday!!
WHY WERE THE INDIANS HERE FIRST?
Because they had reservations.
DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PEOPLE IN DUBAI AND PEOPLE IN ABU DHABI?
Well, the people in Dubai don’t like the Flintstones, but the people in Abu-Dhabi-Do.
THE JUDGE
A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, “What are the grounds for your divorce?” She replied, “About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by”. “No” he said, “I mean what is the foundation of this case?”. “It is made of concrete, brick and mortar”, she responded. “I mean” he continued, “What are your relations like?”. “I have an aunt and uncle living here in town, and so do my husband’s parents”. He said, “Do you have a real grudge?” “No,” she replied, “We have a two-car carport and have never really needed one”. “Please,” he tried again, “Ma’am, does your husband ever beat you up?”. “Yes,” she responded, “about twice a week he gets up earlier than I do”. Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, “Lady, why do you want a divorce?” “Oh, I don’t want a divorce” she replied. “I’ve never wanted a divorce. My husband does. He said he can’t communicate with me!”
BEING MARRIED
3-11-15 12.00 y St. , Tralee
After being married for thirty years, a wife asked her husband to describe her. He looked at her for a while, then said, “You’re an alphabet wife A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K.” She asks ...”What does that mean?” He said: “Adorable, Beautiful, Cute, Delightful, Elegant, Fabulous, Gorgeous, and Hot”. Smiling she said “ah I really do love you but what does the I, J, K, stand for?”. He said “I’m Just Kidding!”
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
AUSTIN STACKS STADIUM HOSTS NARRIES V ROCKIES IN SENIOR TOWN LEAGUE FINAL ON EASTER SATURDAY
What a treat ...local rivals Kerins O Rahillys take on Austin Stacks this coming Easter Saturday under lights at Tralee’s newest Jewel in the Crown , Austin Stack Park . This Senior Town league Final will take place on Easter Saturday evening at 6.30pm in the newly refurbished Austin Stack Park pitch , fresh from hosting bumper crowds in Kerry v Mayo , Kerry V Dublin as well as Kerry v Galway in the Hurling . This major reinvestment by both Tralee Business Community and the County Board is slowly helping this famous venue regain
its proper title as one of the top pitches in the country . Tralee enjoyed a bumper Paddys weekend recently , helped immensely by the large number of Dublin Football fans descending on the Town . Hopefully (if we see off Dublin this weekend in the All -Ireland League Final!) , we will see Current and future Kerry Stars performing on the night for their clubs and this local derby is renowned for its intensity and battle for ‘bragging rights‘!
“We expect no quarter given nor none taken “ Remember 630PM Easter Saturday Evening at Austin Stack Park
INTERNATIONAL RADIO PRIZE FOR TRALEE SOUND ENGINEER, BRIAN
Tralee sound engineer Brian Nammock, based in RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta’s Baile na nGall studio in Corca Dhuibhne, has received an international award for his work on Philip King’s South Wind Blows radio programme. A recording of The Snows they melt the soonest sung by Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and accompanied by Donogh Hennessy for The South Wind Blows Christmas special on RTÉ Radio 1 was awarded the Svetozár Stračina Grand Prix in Bratislava this week for excellence in sound quality and technique. The sound recording was by Brian Nammock. There were 45 entries in total in the competition from all over Europe, particularly Eastern Europe, but also India, Vietnam, China, and a seven-member international jury chose the winners. RTÉ Radio last won this prize in the 1980s. Brian Nammock, originally from Boherbuee in Tralee, is Regional Production and Sound Engineer for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta in Munster, working on all their live programmes, as well as outside broadcasts and recordings in studio and on location. He is also sound
WARRIORS DO THE DOUBLE DOUBLE AT BASKETBALL IRELAND AWARDS
engineer for RTÉ Radio 1’s The South Wind Blows programme, recorded in the RnaG studios in Baile na nGall each week. He started his radio career in Radio Kerry, where he worked for over 6 years, starting while he was still in school. While there, he produced the award-winning Terrace Talk programme. He subsequently worked for RTÉ TV in Dublin on various programmes, progressing to Floor Manager for shows including Fair City and The Late Late Show. He returned to Kerry in 2014 and lives with his wife Jessica and their two children in Tralee.
The winners of the Basketball Ireland Players and Coaches of the Month awards for March have been announced this week
In the Men’s Super League, it’s a double run of wins for Garvey’s Tralee Warriors as, for the second month in a row, both star player Trae Pemberton and Head Coach, Mark Bernsen have scooped the Player and Coach of the Month awards. The wins come just after the Kerry team secured the Champions Trophy title in an overtime thriller against Templeogue on Sunday to finish off their season in style.
The double awards for clubs continues in Division One, with Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin bagging both the Men’s Player and Coach of the Month awards, with Garny Garcia Nivar scooping the player title and Coach James Weldon bagging the coaching accolade.
WORKING LATE IN TRALEE TO GET THE JOB DONE!
Workmen from Cradock’s Construction of Kildare busy at work around 7pm on Tuesday last , laying a new road surface at the junction of The Mall and Denny Street Tralee as part of the upgrade of infrastructure in Tralee town centre.
(photo Michael McCarthy)
ENDA WISHES WELL TO THE ROSE HOTEL
Taoiseach Enda Kenny wishes a good year to owners of the Rose Hotel , Dick & Eileen at the recent Cantillon Conference . Also pictured are General Manager Mark O Sullivan and Marketing Director Michele King
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: FARM ASSIST MEANS TEST
Question
How is income from different sources assessed for Farm Assist? I do some contracting as well as farming and my spouse works part-time. We have two children.
Answer
The means test for Farm Assist takes into account virtually every type of income you may have but it assesses different income in different ways. Your income from farming and other self-employment (like contracting) is assessed as the gross income that you or your spouse may be expected to receive, less any expenses you incur to earn that income. From 8 March 2017, €254 of the income each year is disregarded for each of your two children (it would be €381 for a third or subsequent child). 70% of the balance is assessed (it was 100% up to March 2017).
Payments under rural environmental schemes such as GLAS and SAC are assessed separately from other farm income. €2,540 is deducted from the total amount of all these payments each year and 50% of the remainder is disregarded. Expenses incurred in complying with these environmental measures are then deducted and the balance is assessed as means. Income from an occupational pension or leasing of land or milk quotas is assessed in full. Capital (including any property that you do not live in) is assessed using the formula applied to means-tested social welfare payments.
If you have an off-farm job, €20 per day (up to a maximum of €60 per week) is deducted from your assessable weekly earnings and then 60% of the remainder is assessed as weekly means. Your spouse’s income from employment is assessed in the same way. If you have seasonal work, you are assessed on your earnings only during the period you are actually working. When you apply for Farm Assist, a social welfare inspector will visit you and ask to see various documents. The inspector will then assess the costs incurred in running the farm. You are entitled to receive a copy of this farm income calculation. You can get detailed information on how farm income is assessed at welfare.ie.
Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below.
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm Tel: 0761 07 7860
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
Shannon Star Entertainments in association with Bryan Carr School of Performing Arts Presents this amateur production of
BE OUR GUEST FOR A TALE AS OLD AS TIME
Following on from the recent blockbuster movie Beauty and the Beast, Bryan Carr School of Performing Arts will present an amateur junior musical production of the famous Disney love story which will come to life on the stage of Siamsa Tire this Easter.
With a cast of over a hundred age from 5 years to 18 years this Menken, Ashman and Rice Musical is produced and directed by Bryan. “The cast have been rehearsing hard
Following on from the success of previous Musicals such as Annie, Seussical, The Little Mermaid and others Bryan feels this is possibly Disneys most popular Musical.
“Everyone is familiar with the love story of the leading couple Belle & the Beast but just as popular are the
MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTOR RESTORED TO ITS FORMER GLORY AND BENEFITS CHARITIES ALSO
Recently the restoration of an old Massey Fergoson mf135 tractor took place by Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club. Proceeds of the sale of the restored tractor were distributed to many charities with Down Syndrome Kerry being one of the beneficiaries . Club representatives on the night were Sarah Kelleher (Secretary) and Down Syndrome Kerry members who expressed our appreciation for the donation.
& Lefou so there are familiar characters and of course familiar and well-loved songs for all the family to enjoy” said Bryan.
The Musical is licenced and
TOP IRISH JAZZ REGGAE BAND PLAY IN MEADOWLANDS HOTEL TONIGHT
Avatar are delighted to perform live in concert TONIGHT in The Meadowlaands Hotel ,Tralee (Friday 7th of April 2017 ). The band are playing a new set of original compositions & will feature a host of great musicians who make up The Avatar Massive . Avatar are a ten piece Irish Dub Reggae/Jazz band with three criticaly acclaimed albums to date .Both live & in the studio the band feature an impressive brass section ,explosive percussion & deep drum & bass The entry fee is 10 euro at the door . Tickets are still available .
TRALEE COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT HELPS COUNTY CLEAN
UP
This season’s Public Participation sessions with the Tralee Community Garden Project in Tralee Town Park spring into action in collaboration with another one of their strategic partners KWD on Saturday the 8th of April for the Kerry County Clean Up. Tralee Community Garden which encompasses Tralee Community Orchard will facilitate participants who wish to join in the county clean up from 10.30am – 12.30pm, meeting at the garden. All equipment is provided but please do wear appropriate footwear and remember to wrap up well for the time of the year. Children must be accompanied by a guardian. The public are welcome to donate their rinsed 2 litre clear plastic soda bottles at the garden for the new recycled plastic bottle green house project taking place in Tralee Community Garden this year. Come along and get involved you will be welcomed.
7.30pm on Monday & Tuesday April 10th & 11th.For bookings call siamsa Box Office on 066 7123055 or online at siamsatire.com
Box Office Ph: 066 7123055 or online www.siamsatire.com
Bookshop's, O'Mahony's Tralee & Limerick, Polymath Book Shop, Kerry Book shop, Quality Framing, Matt Talbot Road, Cleary's Russell St, Listowel Book Shop, Kenmare Book Shop. Quirke's Book Shop Cahirciveen, Eason's Killarney, Easons Listowel, Dingle An Cafe Liteartha Book Shop, Sneem Christian's Books Shop.
FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR
SOME WEEK FOR KERRY FOOTBALL:
Last Sunday afternoon those involved in Kerry football would have been forgiven for planning for a break until the Championship starts. By 5pm Kerry had qualified for the League Final with a crack at Dublin the prize. The next day Colm Cooper announced his retirement and Eamonn Fitzmaurice gave one of his most wide ranging interviews stating that he believed there was a ‘complete lack of balance’ regarding coverage of Kerry’s alleged physical approach when they recently played Dublin.
To take the sequence in order Kerry probably hoped more than believed that they could make it to the League final but probably would have been happy to put in a good performance in front of their home crowd.
But by putting up a big score and other results going their way they have a big date with destiny and a crack at winning that elusive League title. And of course Dublin will not want to lose that long long unbeaten run so it should be a cracker – even if it probably will not have any real bearing on the Championship. But it will give some of the younger players another day out in what should be a cauldron atmosphere. On Colm Cooper what can be said has been said at this stage. Suffice to say this as the story is 5 days old is that his likes will never be seen again. As they say Thanks for the Memories Colm.
And on Eamonn’s interview it’s certainly a change of approach from the normally reserved manager. Not one to get involved in mind games Fitzmaurice has been pushed into replying because of what he sees as “a narrative out there at the moment and one I don’t think is balanced.” It is hard to see why some people are surprised that Kerry have
a ‘hard edge’. As Eamonn said all teams that are successful have to have this. Timing is everything in sport and of course this is meant to rack up pressure on the referee for the weekends game. All he wants and all any player and manager wants is a level playing field. Hopefully Eamonn intervention will see that in play for the League final.
ROSE HOTEL RALLY A SUCCESS BUT NUMBERS A WORRY:
The Rose Hotel Circuit of Kerry Rally was another great success with the weather cooperating to ensure the crowds on the stages were treated to some top class rallying. There was great Kerry interest at the head of the field with Beaufort co-driver Diarmuid Falvey becoming the 4th Kerry co-driver to take the win –the others being John Crone (1989), Paul Nagle (2004) and Fionn Foley (2012). He was alongside Antrim’s Derek McGarrity as the duo led from start to finish in the Fiesta World Rally CAR.
McGarrity and Falvey set the fastest time on Stage 1, Knight’s Mountain, and never looked back. Kenny McKinstry was another big draw and he took second but was always chasing the winners times after losing too much on the morning loop.
Ballyduff native and Maynooth resident Kevin Barrett has a huge involvement in rallying including with his Triton Showers company sponsorship. Here he was out in his Subaru Impreza and along with Sean Mullally they were the top Kerry Motor Club crew taking third place, completing a hattrick of wins in the rally. But they had to hold off a huge charge from husband and wife team of Sean and Katrina Liston in their BMW and they were rewarded with the Drive of the Day.
There was a great battle for
the places in the top ten by the Kerry drivers. Kerry Motor Club’s Tim Enright finished sixth and second in Class 13 in his Ford Escort M2. Just three seconds separated him and fellow club members Tom Relihan and Maurice McElligott in an Escort Mk1.
Charlie and Johnny Hickey were the top Killarney and District Motor Club crew in another Escort, they finished ninth and second in Class 14, one place ahead of Tommy Mason and Timmy Murphy in another Escort.
Darren Young and Sean Walsh won Class 11 in their Honda Civic and won the West Coast Performance Services stage sponsor Award for being the fastest Class IIF over Knights Mountain. Tralee navigator Sean Hegarty finished second in Class Two alongside his Limerick driver Keith Lyons. Pat Barry and Stephen Buckley were another all Kerry crew to make the finish line in their Sierra Cosworth , as did Mike Kenny and Gene Stack who were competing in their first rally for seven years in their Ford Escort. They also won class 12 and finished one place ahead of Ger O’Brien and John Liston and two places ahead of Sean Enright and Conor Walsh. Tralee-based co-driver Mikie Cleary was another on the finishers list.
PJ O’Dowd and John Young won the historic rally in their Talbot Sunbeam but had to burn the midnight oil in the run up to the rally. A new engine was fitted on Friday night and the gearbox came out on Saturday to replace the clutch disc.
The Kerry Motor Club wish to thank all of the stage residents and landowners who allowed us to use their roads, the event sponsors and advertisers who funded the event, the volunteer officials and marshals who organised the event and the competitors who made it happen.
Downside: The lack of entries was something that Clerk of the Course Richard Talbot said was worrying for the sport. With an entry fee of e800, including the e279 insurance levy, and the number of events in close proximity crews have to pick and choose. If entries keep falling then motor clubs lose out on revenue and that will affect their ability to put on rallies so it’s a Catch 22 situation. I am sure the situation regarding the insurance will be the subject of much more discussion during the season.
TRALEE BOXING CLUB’S READY FOR NEXT WEEKEND:
The Tralee Boxing club has 2 boxers ready for their Munster Championship Boys 1,2,3 finals next weekend. Christopher Mongan will take on Padraig O’Sullivan from Bantry BC in the Boy 1 48kg final. To get there he out-boxed his opponent Jason Dawson (St Francis BC, Limerick) winning 4-1.
Patrick McCarthy will have an early start as he enters the ring at 11am on Saturday in the Irish 48kg Boy 4 Irish Championship final. He meets St Aidan’s BC Wicklow Keelyn Roche in the decider with his opponent a renowned big body puncher. McCarthy is Kerry’s only remaining representative in the Boys section and has been outclassing his opponents throughout the championships. While this will be a big test for Tralee fighter it is one he can overcome to take the title.
DOUBLE DELIGHT FOR WARRIORS AFTER CUP SUCCESS:
The winners of the Basketball Ireland Players and Coaches of the Month awards for March have been announced. In the Men’s Super League, it’s a double run of wins for Garvey’s Tralee Warriors as, for the second month in a row, both star player Trae Pemberton and Head Coach, Mark Bernsen have scooped the Player and Coach of the Month awards. To make it a great week for Kerry basketball Keane’s Supervalu Killorglin are also celebrating a double award with Coach James Weldon and Grany Garcia Nivar scooping the Men’s Division 1 Coach and Player of the Month Awards. The wins for Warriors come just after the Kerry team secured the Champions Trophy title in an overtime thriller against Templeogue on Sunday to finish off their season in style. Kieran Donaghy can add another chapter to the next
with “The Voice” Pat Harnett
TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER
print run of his book following the wins in Letterkenny at the weekend. The Star hit the winner in the nail biting 66-64 semi-final win over Griffith Swords Thunder on Saturday. And the final was even more of a thriller with Regular season champions Templeogue their opponents. They looked like completing the double as they were up by 3 with less than 8 seconds to go in overtime. Donaghy had gone coast to coast and made a huge lay-up to tie the game at 66 a piece forcing the added period. Pemberton attempted a three pointer but it came back off the rim. Donaghy rose highest to claim the rebound and set up Pemberton who drained the three to tie the game. Warriors then won the in-bound and when Donaghy was fouled he made 1 of the free throws to win the game 74-73 and send the huge traveling crowd into raptures.
This week has been a dream for all those who worked so hard to get the Warriors up and running and SuperLeague basketball back to Tralee. The huge support that have garnered this season will now be eagerly looking forward to next season.
SEMI-FINALS FIRST UP AT THE TRACK:
This Friday night at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium it’s the semi-finals of the John and Mary Killeacle Dowling Memorial 570 yards plus the semi-finals of the O’Neill’s Dog Food AO 525 yards.
SIS racing takes place on Saturday morning with the first of 8 races off at 9.12pm. On Saturday night it’s the finals of the KGOBA A9 525 yards plus the semi-finals of the A6 525 yards stake. Starting on Friday’s April 21st is the Lee Strand A3 confined 550 yards for 72 greyhounds and also the track is looking for entries for all for all grades over 750 yards. Please call the racing office on 061 448057.
ST BRENDAN’S / OAKPARK COMMUNITY GAMES NEWS:
Gymnastics: Congratulations to Krzystof Karpowicz who came 3rd in the boys U9 County competition last weekend. Well done Krzystof.
Soccer: Boys U10 indoor competition takes place next Sunday in either Miltown or Duagh at 10am. Please note you will not be allowed play without shin guards so remember them! Thank you to Pat Daly for training the team and the very best of luck to
everyone. Gaelic Football: 10 mixed competition takes place June 5th, training will commence after Easter.
Athletics: Our local athletics evening will be held in Na Gael on May 10th. A lot of work goes into the running of this event so if you can help at all please contact 087-2474648 or 087-8568887.
STACKS NEWS:
GAA Gaeltacht Scholarships are available to club members and anyone wishing to avail of these should txt your name to 086 1053300.
The u6/8/10’s enjoyed their games against The Legion last weekend and are back training this Sunday. The u8’s and u10’s are eagerly looking forward to the Easter Blitz’s.
In the County League u12’s both the A’s and B’s had wins over Kilcummin while the C’s went down to Ballymac. This Sunday the A’s and C’s are in action with the B’s getting a Bye.
The 14 A’s went down to Laune Rangers while the B’s defeated the same opposition. The u16 A’s played a challenge game against Churchill and their next game is away to An Ghaeltacht. The B’s played away to Ballymac and have St Pats next up.
Cul Camps: With the summer around the corner the club’s Cul Camp will take place in Connolly Park from July 3rd to 7th inclusive and bookings can be made on www. kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
ST PATS NEWS:
There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 1,14, 16 and 21 with the next jackpot being e4,500 and the draw this Sunday night in O’Dwyer’s Bar.
Those buying tickets up to the June 5th draw will be entered into a special draw for 2 All Ireland tickets plus accommodation to mark 20 years of the St Pat’s Lotto. Juvenile News: Thomas Colivet was named the Player of the Week at the u6’s while Nikodem Lukasz took the u8 honours. This Sunday the u8’s are travelling to Kerin’s O’Rahillys for some fun games from 11am.
The u10’s had another great turnout and Caoilainn Culloo was the Player of the Week from that age group.
The u12’s had their first competitive outing away to an impressive Beale side and put in a good display before going down to their hosts. Next up they are at home to Glenbeigh
/ Glencar this Sunday at 6pm. The u12 Girls training continues every Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 4pm in the Blennerville National School Hall.
The u14’s were in action in mid-week when they were away to Templenoe/Sneem/ Derrynane in the second round of the County League. The u16’s were involved in a cracker at home to Ballymacelligott in the Central League winning by 1 point after the sides hit a combined 6 goals and 21 points between them. This was a game of two halves as St Pat’s led 2-07 to 0-03 at one stage. In the end they just got over the line 3-11 to 3-10.
The Seniors had a free week last week but are back in action this Saturday when they travel to Glenbeigh for a 6pm throw-in. After Round 3 there will be the opening round of the Club Championship with the date depending on the progression of Kerry in the u21 Championship.
The club minor teams have had some time off as the Kerry minors get set to welcome Clare as they begin their defence of their Munster and All Ireland titles. The Clare game is set for Wednesday night April 12th at Austin Stacks Park.
KERIN’S O’RAHILLY’S NEWS:
The Junior Blues had another great morning in Ballyrickard and this weekend they are looking forward to facing St Pat’s. Well done to the following who were named Player of the Week at the various ages:
U6 Girls Nicola Corridon, u6 Boys Tadgh Lawlor, u8/u10 Girls Mia Moloney, u8 Boys Evan McCarthy and u10 boys Nick Lacey. New members are always welcome to Healy Park for training on Sunday mornings at 11am.
The u12’s are set to play Keel at home in their next County League game with the throw in down for this Sunday April 9th at 6pm. The u14’s played away to Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane in mid-week while the u16’s will travel to Annascaul/Lispole next Monday night at 7pm. In the Ladies section the u12 Girls Round 2 game of the North Kerry League was postponed. The girls were due to face Na Gaeil. The Girls are also asked to note that outdoor training for the u12’s is now on Wednesdays from 6.15pm. The u14’s are also training outdoors and they go on Tuesday nights in Ballyrickard from 6.30pm.Core training
sessions are in the CBS The Green on Wednesdays from 6 to 7pm.
The u16 Girls train on Tuesday and Thursday nights while core training is the same time as the u14’s.
Lotto: There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 4,15,19 and 29 with the next Jackpot being e6,900. The club has a full range of activities going on all week in Charlies Bar.
TRALEE’S YOUNG RUGBY STARS:
The Tralee Rugby Club under 11’s did the club proud when they came away from the Joe Moran Blitz in Naas RFC with the winner’s trophy. Over 50 teams took part made up of 700 players from all over the country so this was a huge win for the town’s young rugby players who delighted their coaches and travelling support with their skills.
HARRIERS SUCCESS IN ATHLONE:
The latest day’s competition at the Irish Life Health National Indoor Juvenile Championships saw Rachel Bowler unfortunately withdrawing from the Triple Jump with injury after four jumps. She had been hoping to emulate her bronze medal in the Long jump from the previous weekend. Orla O’Reilly was very unlucky to miss out on the final by 0.03 seconds having run a great pb of 26.36 in the u18 200m. Cillian Griffin made the final 6 of the u16 200m.
The Kerry Junior, Senior and Masters championships will take place on Good Friday, April 14th at 4pm in Castleisland . The Munster Junior and u23 Championships and Juvenile Pentathlons take place on Saturday April 22nd in Waterford.
On the Green: In the Master Classic Number 1 sponsored by Grove Farm Hugh O’Callaghan took the honours from Derek O’Brien and Allan O’Connor.
The Best Gross was won by Anton O’Callaghan and the 18+ handicap prize went to Paddy O’Callaghan.
The Ladies Club Singles sponsored by Billy Nolan was won by Geraldine Reen with Elaine McCarthy second and Niamh Carmody third.
MIRACLE PRAYERS
