LEGAL CORNER
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LEGAL MATTERS CORNER
MIRIAM MC GILLICUDDY ANSWERS YOUR LEGAL QUERIES
Siena has bought a large roomy car and is wondering what are the legal requirements in Ireland in relation to child seats for her four children a baby aged 6 months, a two, four and six year old. So what exactly are the Laws governing child safety in the car?
At the moment there are 2 laws running concurrently, one older Law applies to the Child’s age and weight and the newer Law relates to the Child’s height (iSize) the latter law will eventually be the sole Law and is expected to result in better child safety and easier to understand rules for parents and guardians.
All children under 150cms in height or 36kgs (79lbs) in weight must use a child restraint system (CRS) suitable for their height and weight while travelling in a car or goods vehicle (other than a taxi). An example of a CRS would be a child car seat or booster cushion. As it stands a Rearward Facing Baby Seat must be used by a baby of 29 lbs and under and/or 12-15 months old, importantly, these must never be used in the front seat if there is a passenger airbag, in fact there is now a penalty for drivers who place a rearwardfacing child car seat in the front where there is an active airbag. You may receive at least 3 penalty points on your driving license.
Forward Facing Child Seat to be used by a toddler of 20-40 lbs and/or 9 months to 4 years. Booster Seat for a child 33-55Ilbs and/or 4-6 years and Booster Cushion for a child of 48-79 lbs and/or 6 -12 years.
It is surprising how many child car seats are fitted incorrectly. Drivers have a legal responsibility to ensure that all passengers under 17 are appropriately restrained in the vehicle also many drivers don’t know that their car probably has an ISOFIX, this is an internationally standardised car seat fitting system. It gives you the safest, easiest and quickest way to fit a child car seat correctly, without using a seat belt, as it is attached to the car’s inside structure, so ask the car seat sales shop to check if your Child’s car seat is fitted securely, they would only be happy to help you and keep the little passengers safe.
Law Quip: The safety of the people shall be the highest law - Marcus Tullius Cicero
If you have a legal query or need further information on any item addressed in this column please send your query to mirs@gofree.indigo.ie Miriam McGillycuddy, Solicitor, Derryana, Ballyard, Tralee, Co.Kerry
CAUSEWAY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL TEAM PHOTO – 40 YEARS LATER!
Back Row(L to R): John O’Regan(Former Principal), Gerard Lowe, Gerard Diggins, John Lucid, Paddy Harrington, Tommy O’Mahony, Micheal Reidy, Mike Dineen, Martin Young, John Hennes sy, Gerdie O’Connell, John Leahy(Selector), John Michael Brick(Selector).
Front Row(L to R): Anthony O’Carroll, Tom Kearney, Mike Hussey, Willie Barrett, Frank Bowler, Mike Burke, Seán Flaherty(Capt.), John White, Tom O’Sullivan, Maurice Walsh, Jacques Quilter(Former Teacher), Gerry O’Leary(Ex Bank of Ireland Manager). Missing from Photo are Gerald Whyte (Trainer) and Gerald McKenn a(Ex Vice-Principal). (Photo by PADDY WHITE).
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
THERAPY CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE, TRALEE LAUNCHES
NEW NATURAL PAIN RELIEF TREATMENT PLAN
TO FIGHT CHRONIC PAIN.
Chronic Pain is more common than people would like to think in Ireland, currently 1 in 5 people in European countries, including Ireland are suffering from chronic pain. According to Coleman O’Hagan from The Therapy Centre Of Excellence “From my own experience dealing with Chronic pain for the past 6 and half years I know first-hand how it can affect all aspects and quality of your
life. After only 2 weeks of using the Therapy my pain was reduced by 100% which I am now able to manage and control with the help of the Therapy.”
“It has become my mission to offer the same quality of life to as many people as possible.” says Coleman And that was the beginning and launch The Therapy Centre Of Excellence here in Tralee, which opened for
business on 15th March 2017 with the Launch of their New Natural Pain Relief Treatment Plan. Says Coleman “Our New Natural Pain Relief Treatment Plan is designed in such a way to offer anyone with pain, a fast, effective pain relief treatment with no side effects over a 3 week time period. Our New Natural Pain Relief Treatment Plan helps relieve pain with the following conditions and so many more “
“The results we have seen, even over the past few weeks has been fantastic. Also we have made it simple, easy and affordable to the public with a easy weekly payment option now in place.”
• Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain.
• Intervertebral Discs Problems.
• Joint Problems and Unnatural Wear and Tear.
• Fatigue and Lack Of Energy.
• Impaired Concentration.
KERRY AIRPORT ANNOUNCE 2016 RESULTS
Kerry Airport has released their Annual Report & Accounts for the 12 month period ended 31st December 2016 reporting an Operating Profit after Taxation for the period of €287,613 – an increase on Operating Profit of €30,980 on the previous year.
Key Points of the Report include:
• Passenger numbers through the Airport up +6% on previous comparative period to 325,670 passengers. Growth on Dublin of +10% a positive note for the year with PLF (Passenger Load Factors) up from 67% to 73%. London up +9%, Frankfurt Hahn up +9% and positive performance on the sun flights running at PLF’s of +90% for the period.
• Turnover increased from €5.8m to €6m reflecting
increased passenger related revenues for the year. Profitability enhanced by achieving better margins on a number of key revenue streams as well as a greater allocation of Government grants (€626,855) available for 2016.
• €581k spent during the year on areas of Safety & Security including upgraded security facilities and firefighting equipment with the support of funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport.
Commenting on the financials and the on-going operations of the Airport for the year, Mr. Denis Cregan, Chairman of Kerry Airport:
“The year 2016 was once again, for second year in succession, one of positive
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growth in terms of an increase of 6% in passenger numbers using the facility year-onyear as well as achieving greater efficiencies in overall profitability. We continue to see new opportunities within the airline industry and a new twice-weekly service to Berlin
starting in November 2017 is a welcome addition to our services to Germany.”
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NORMA FROM PREMIER TRAVEL ANSWERS YOUR TRAVEL QUERIES....
Q: I am a woman traveling solo. What do I need to know about travelling on my own?
Norma says.....
Gender should never be an issue or an obstacle to travel, but unfortunately some countries are not as welcoming to women as others, but that does not mean you have to rule them out. If you are nervous these are some good tips:
Research as much as possible write down the areas you would like to go to and if you are unsure of the areas or where is best to go, ask your local travel agent, this is what they specialise in, they will be able to recommend you on the best time of year to travel to this area, they can even help you narrow your search to the best options to suit you and your needs.
Always know where you are going, research in advance safe neighbourhoods and methods of travel, choose a hotel that is popular and in the centre of the area. When getting a taxi only use certified ones or ask the reception to book a taxi for you.
Remember you are a visitor in this country so try to respect the customers and dress codes, a good tip if visiting a Mosque or a religious area bring a scarf this can be used to cover your shoulders or chest area as you may not be left in if you are not dressed appropriately.
Make a list of the places you would like to see and the things you would like to do there is nothing worse than returning home from your holiday and regretting you never got to visit that sight or go to go to that beach, if you are traveling a long distance make the most of it and all it has to offer!!
Another option for a solo traveler who might like company is to opt for an escorted tour this is a great way to see a country and meet like-minded people and is a good way to get use to traveling alone this will give you the confidence you may need. Find a good travel agent who will help you pick the right group to suit you.
The most important thing is to enjoy the trip this is your time for you so make the most of it
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Every Monday –Thursday 8.30pm
FADÓ FADÓ – The Long Ago
National Folk Theatre of Ireland
A whole year’s cycle of living and working the land is dramatised though lively singing, music and dance.
Every Sat & Sun at 8.30pm
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National Folk Theatre of Ireland
An exciting and breathtaking journey of music, song and dance.
Fri 19th at 7.30pm & Sat 21st at 2.30pm
APPLAUSE
Oliver Hurley School of Musical Theatre
Acclaimed Director, Oliver Hurley, puts his students through their paces... a variety of musical theatre excerpts from Hairspray, The Sound of Music, Sister Act, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, Wicked, Cats and many more.
A show for all the family that will help kick off your summer.
Tickets: €14/12 family of 4: €44
IN THE GALLERY
THE BEAUTIFUL BEASTS
Presented by the Ark
A weird and wonderful collection of animal sculptures especially for children. A Series of workshops for children and families are included. Check out www.siamsatire.com for more info.
ADMISSION FREE Runs until June 10th Exhibition suitable for ages 4+
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE in pictures!
ABOVE: Vera Power, Tralee celebrated her birthday with her husband Sean Power, and family with dinner at the Rose Hotel on Friday night, pictured sitting Holly Power, Vera and Sean Power, Mary Ferriss, and Jessica Leahy, back left Gavin and sitting Vivian Thwaite, Sonya and Darran Power, Phyllis and Liam Maher, Vivian and Tony Power, Janice Quirke, and Lavinia Prendergast.
ABOVE: The Prior of Holy Cross Abbey, Tralee, Fr. Joe O’Brien OP congratulates Pat Hickey, Clogherbrien, Tralee, who was elected President of the Irish Province of the Dominican Laity at their Annual Conference in Dublin last week-end. Pat has been a member of the Dominican Laity in Tralee for 24 years. and is pictured also with Christy Switzer Laity Dominican memberin Tralee.
ABOVE: Judging at the Kingdom County Fair Ballybeggan, on Sunday.
ABOVE: Brian Hennerbery, Tralee, with his cousins left Ciara and Iona Stacey, pictured at the Kingdom County Fair on Sunday.
ABOVE: Volunteer helpers pictured at the walk Darkness into Light in in Tralee at 4.00am on Saturday morning, left Michelle Courtney, Tralee, Denise Conway, Kilflynn, and Celine Cusack, Tralee.
ABOVE: Darkness into Light a 5k walk in Tralee began at 4am on Saturday morning, fundraising to make awareness of Mental Health, and Pieta House, Moyderwell, Tralee, left Elma and Eddie Fitzgerald, Causeway, Laura and Deirdre Moynihan, Tralee, Stephen and Rita Ryan, Tralee.
ABOVE: Darkness into Light, a 5k walk in Tralee began at 4am on Saturday morning, fundraising to make awareness of Mental Health, and Pieta House, Moyderwell, Tralee, left Richard and Pamela Roche, Tralee, Michael, Paula and Brian O’Leary, Ballymacelligott.
ABOVE: The Darkness into Light walk in Tralee on Saturday morning, fundraising to make awareness of Mental Health, and Pieta House, left Keidine, Declan and Mary Lacey, Tralee, Mary Stack and Teresa Stack, both from Ardfert.
ABOVE: Three generations in this family take part in Darkness into Light, their 5k walk began at 4am on Saturday morning; fundraising to make awareness of Mental Health, and Pieta House, Moyderwell, Tralee, left Lorraine Lynch, Marian and Laura Fitzgerald, and Lilly O’Connor, Tralee.
ABOVE: Pat Hickey, Clogherbrien, Tralee, who was elected President of the Irish Province of the Dominican Laity at their Annual Conference in Dublin last week-end.
ABOVE: Mikeand Bernie Walsh, Tralee, with their prize winning pets Casper and Kerry, at the Kingdom County Fair on Sunday.
ABOVE: Clodagh Kennelly, Ardfert, who is 5 years in competition spirit at the Kingdom County Fair on Sunday.
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3 CHEFS WITH THEIR HEARTS SET ON MAKING CROI A SUCCESS!
Paul Cotter , Kevin O Connor and Noel Keane at the opening last weekend of their new restaurant Croi in the Square , Tralee Watch out next week for an update in The Tralee Advertiser on how these 3 entrepreneurs are doing !
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: APPRENTICESHIPS
Question
I’m leaving school soon but I don’t want to go to college. What other options do I have?
Answer
You could consider looking for an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship involves on-the-job training with an employer. It will prepare you for work in a specific area or craft such as construction, engineering, motor or electrical. You can find information about different types of apprenticeships on the website apprenticeship.ie.
Apprentices get an allowance while training on the job. Their employer pays a recommended apprenticeship wage. The rates of pay can vary, depending on the apprenticeship and on your employer. Generally, rates will rise as you gain more skills.
During off-the-job training, a craft apprentice allowance is paid. The allowance is calculated in relation to the take-home wages paid in each trade sector. Sometimes, you will also get a contribution towards travel or accommodation costs.
It can take two to four years to complete an apprenticeship.
To be accepted, you must be at least 16 years of age and have a minimum of grade D in any five subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent. Some employers may require higher educational qualifications. If you don’t have the required grades, you can still be registered by an employer as an apprentice if you satisfactorily complete an approved pre-apprenticeship course.
To secure an apprenticeship, the first step is to find an employer who employs apprentices in the specific craft or occupation that you are interested in. The website apprenticeship.ie lists websites that advertise apprenticeship vacancies.
If you are interested in taking up an apprenticeship, contact the Apprenticeship Section of your local Education and Training Board (ETB) for advice. Further information is available from the Citizens Information Service below.
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Kinetic Health & Fitness
Mercy Mounthawk Secondary School, Tralee has been shortlisted in the Best Set category for secondary schools for its set creation in the school production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Judges said the set showed “huge creativity and student ingenuity”.Also , 5th Year student Cian McGrath from Mercy Mounthawk Secondary School has been shortlisted in the Best Dramatic Review category for his review of the theatre production ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf: A Triumph in Theatre’. The judges praised Cian’s review and said it was “mature, engaging and showed beautiful use of language.”
On Wednesday 17 May 2017, shortlisted primary and secondary school students from across the county will gather at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for a special Awards ceremony where the winners will be announced. RTÉ presenter Eoghan
McDermott will host the event with selected schools getting the opportunity to perform on Ireland’s largest theatre stage on the day, making it a magical experience they won’t forget!
This is the fourth year of the hugely successful Awards which were set up by Bord Gáis Energy to recognise and reward participation in the dramatic arts in schools around Ireland. Over 1,000 schools have taken part in the Awards since their launch in 2013 and last year saw over 2,000 students from counties across Ireland attend the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for the celebratory Awards ceremony. Open to primary school pupils from 3rd – 6th class and all secondary school students, the Awards features 12 categories ranging from performance and production categories such as Best Overall School Musical, Best Costumes, and Best Performance in a Leading Role to written categories such
as Best Dramatic Review and Best Short Scene Script. A new category, Best Original Production, has also been added to the 2017 Awards in appreciation of the exceptional quality of original productions entered in 2016.
This year’s judging panel comprised of actress Amy Huberman; Dancing with the Stars Aoibhín Garrihy; best-selling novelist Sinéad
Moriarty; writer and storyteller Dave Rudden; theatre designer Monica Frawley; manager of the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre Stephen Faloon; and Bord Gáis Energy Sponsorship Programme Manager Tanya Townsend.
The full 2017 shortlist is available to view at www. BGESTA.ie
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Hello my beautiful friends, I hope you’re all having a fab week!
Last week I was talking about how I went to the fabulous House of Glamour in Tralee to get my nails done, unfortunately the image of my nails got lost in translation so I said I’d put it in this week!
I went for a nude ombre effect with mermaid dust on top and I am absolutely obsessed with them. I have had my nails done up in Dublin a few times and I’m not lying when I say that House Of Glamour is a step above than the others. My nails always come out perfect and last at least 4 weeks. House Of Glamour also offers pedicures, shellac, makeup application, waxing, hair colouring and styling and so much more! If you haven’t paid them a visit yet, you should!
Still focusing on the amazing businesses of Tralee, last week I popped into Patrick’s The Hair Company to get my hair chopstick curled by the fabulous Anna. I’ve wanted to style my hair this way for a while now as I hails naturally curly hair when I was younger and love the look of it. Big hair is definitely in! I absolutely love how my hair turned out, and it took less than an hour! If you have a lust for curls, pop into Patrick’s The Hair Company and let them work their magic, also tell them I sent you!
I so enjoyed my time at home in Tralee, but for now it’s back to Dublin. But I have big news coming in the next few weeks so keep an eye out!
As always catch me on all social medias @bexblah and if you want to send me a message email me at bexblahbeauty@gmail.com!
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HELLO MY STRONG FRIENDS! I HOPE YOU’RE ALL HAVING A FANTASTIC WEEK! I’M BACK IN DUBLIN AFTER A FAB TWO WEEKS AT HOME, BACK TRAINING IN THE DARTRY HEALTH CLUB!
This week I’m going to be talking all about why low carb diets don’t work. Trust me, I’ve tried them all and the only thing they do is destroy your metabolism.
As a weight loss strategy, cutting carbs (while reducing the total number of calories) clearly works pretty well for some people. If it didn’t, then Atkins would have never been popular in the first place.
When you cut carbs you initially drop water weight, not fat. So therefore if you cut carbs for 4 weeks for your holiday, you drop weight, mostly water weight. Then the second you start eating carbs again your body will retain more water than before and you will look bloated for your entire holiday, who wants that? No one!
Here’s the thing, though: Carb reduction costs us.
You see, most of us require some level of carbohydrates to function at our best over the long term. Keeping carbs too low for too long can have disastrous consequences. This is especially true for those of us who work out.
If you’re sedentary, your carb needs are lower. So you might be able to get away with more restriction.
But if you like to exercise regularly and enthusiastically, restricting your carb intake can lead to:
1. Decreased thyroid output
2. Increased cortisol output
3. Decreased testosterone
4. Impaired mood and cognitive function
5. Muscle loss
In other words: Your metabolism might slow, your stress hormones go up and your muscle-building hormones go down.
Women with too-low carb intakes — especially active women — can face:
• a stopped or irregular menstrual cycle;
• lowered fertility;
• more body fat (especially around the middle);
• chronic fatigue and disrupted sleep;
Everything should be in balance. I’m not saying to eat just carbs and only carbs every day, but I am saying that from experience, lots of women are afraid of carbs and think that they’re bad.
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What you really need to look at is how much salt and sugar are in your foods.
I have said it before and I will say it again… INVEST IN A GOOD PERSONAL TRAINER. It will honestly change your life, and your perception of carbs.
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HEALTHY RECIPES TRALEE ADVERTISER
Time to pull out the BBQ !
Well its been a hectic week, with the opening of CROI restaurant in the Square,Tralee... So no time to enjoy the fine weather we are having. Dont forget to check the restaurant out on facebook ‘Croi.’ So here are some tasty steak ideas for the B.B.Q this weekend if that fine weather holds up!
Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak
BALSAMIC MARINATED FLANK STEAK
A balsamic vinaigrette doubles as a marinade here, giving flank steak enormous flavor while its marinated overnight. The dressing comes together quickly in a blender with garlic, rosemary, oregano and a touch of mustard. Serve the sliced steak over toasted bread with grilled vegetables or in an epic steak sandwich. TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN /SERVINGS: 8 / PLUS 4 HR MARINATING
INGREDIENTS
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• One 3-pound flank steak
METHOD
In a blender, combine the garlic, rosemary, oregano, mustard and vinegar and puree until the garlic is minced. With the machine on, gradually add the oil and blend until creamy. Season lightly with salt and pepper Add the meat to a glass or ceramic baking dish and pour all but 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette on top; turn the meat to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. Light a grill and oil the grates. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the steak over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred . Transfer the steak to a carving board and let rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the meat against the grain and serve, passing the remaining vinaigrette at the table.
SPICED GRILLED T-BONE STEAKS
For the smoky rub
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• Combine all ingredients together in a bowl
• Two 1 1/2-inch-thick T-bone steaks (2 1/2 pounds)
• Smoky Spiced Sugar Rub
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
• Flaky sea salt and cracked pepper, for sprinkling
METHOD
Sprinkle the steaks generously all over with the rub and let stand for 15 minutes. Light a grill and oil the grate. Grill the steaks over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred, about 4 minutes per side for mediumrare. Let rest on a carving board for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.
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
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
LEO O’KELLY SET TO ROCK PADDY MACS THIS WEEKEND!
This weekend , you can catch up with Singer Songwriter Leo O’Kelly live in PADDY MACS PUB TRALEE as he performs both this Friday and Saturday 12th and 13th of May.
Leo O’Kelly (born 27 November 1949, Carlow, Co. Carlow, Ireland) is an Irish singer-songwriter, multiinstrumentalist, and producer. He is mainly known as a member of the Irish folk duet Tír na nÓg alongside Sonny Condell.
After the band broke up, he produced albums on Polydor and EMI labels for other Irish artists like Restless Night (Ray Dolan album) in 1975 by Ray Dolan who wrote “Hey Friend”
on the first Tír na nÓg LP. In 2000, Leo released his first solo album called Glare, then Proto in 2003 which consists in a collection of songs that he recorded between 1975 and 2001 whose one is a cover with Mark Gilligan of Nick Drake’s “Northern Sky” and another is a vocal improvisation by his son, Aaron O’Kelly, at the age of 1. His third album, Will, was released in February 2011 and features the poems of John McKenna set to music.
More recently Leo has been touring parts of the UK with Sonny Condell as well as playing in many venues in Dublin and around the country.
Staff and Students of Kerry College of Further Education presented €500.00 to the “ NO NAME CLUB “ Pictured FRONT L/R - Manuala Agner , marua Twiss , Robert Condon , Ciaran O’Sullivan . BACK L/R - Aidan O’Mahony Garda and member of the No Name Club , Carmel Kelly Principal KCFE , Emma Hayes , Garda Patricia Fitzpatrick , Micheala Brosnan , Breda MCEvoy and Anna Lorczak .
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WE’RE ALL GOING ON A SUMMER HOLIDAY…
Catherine Keane, Coilagurteen, Moyvane, Co. Kerry winner of the Lee Strand €1,000 Holiday Competition.
Pictured with Jerry Dwyer, Milk Operations Manager, Lee Strand, Michael Keane (husband) and Katie Keane (daughter).
Ardfert joint captains, Donal Dowling and Stephen Moore accept the U16s Div. 3 winners trophy from chairman of The Kelliher’s Toyota Central Region, P J Shanahan.
The Ardfert team who won the The Kelliher’s Toyota Tralee Central Region U16s Div. 3 football competition.
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TRALEE EXPO DRAWS THE
Huge Crowds turned out on both days to the Bank Of Ireland Tral ee Enterprise Town Expo last weekend which was held in Tralee Sports Complex. Photos by Kirk Kelly and Chris Shortt
Chris Shortt , Editor of The Tralee Advertiser writes... Last weekend , The Tralee Advertiser took up Gerry Enright’s , Bank of Ireland Tralee, invitation to participate for free, in their Enterprise Town Expo which was held in the landmark Tralee Sports Complex Hall . As part of the original organising committee , I was aware what was going on but on the otherside I was not prepared for what happened over the weekend. Simply put , Tralee inc got up off its backside and put its best foot forward ! And what an atmosphere ....Friday evening had over 120 stands displaying in the business community . The expo was
, small business is the real backbone of this country and to support each other week in week out really generates a lot of business in the community “
“ I took up my post amongst the other business groups , then swiftly abandoned it as I did what all small business are guilty of not doing enough , I started Networking !! I went around the hall a few times met some of my existing customers and then met up with Eamon O Reilly , head honcho of the NEWKD as we went to find the coffee dock . Two things stood out here ..... Firstly the everlasting supply of refreshments that Eileen from Bank of Ireland
officially opened by Dragons Den supremo and small business champion Gavin Duffy and this was followed by a great opening “display of local talent “ piece put together by Oliver Hurley . “Said Gavin “ it always amazes me the amount of business that goes on at local level
had organised and secondly both myself and Eamon came out with the same line “I never knew that this business existed “ ...it seemed to be the common thread throughout the whole show ....that we’re not Networking enough and if we knew that such and such a business existed in Tralee’s
greater Urban area then we would deal local!
Gerry Pat Eileen and Tom had their team well put together from Bank Of Ireland . Right down to their models taking part in the fashion show . The discussion group chaired by Gavin came out with some great points about Tralee , points that we often take for granted !
It was great to see all the different ways that business were promoting themselves ...a few newcomers commented on how ill prepared they were with point of sale stuff while others had it all , Pop up stands , Flyers , cards , offers , competitions , even sweets ! But that wont go unnoticed and they will pick up ideas for the next one ! Saturdays event was even better ...as Sports and Community was the theme here as over 100 stands took to the Complex , inside and out there was activity everywhere ,, Traffic
jams , Sports blitzes and the evergreen Michael O Muircheartaigh , Zumba , Facepainting , and Lee Strands Mikey Milk . Yes when Tralee gets the opportunity , it really can put its best foot forward !
“We’re really only getting started” said Gerry from Bank Of Ireland ...Next week is Bank of Irelands Enterprise week and a very interesting topic is running in the Tralee branch on Monday morning at 8.15 -9am is called DIGI TRALEE and is a digi event aimed at start ups and retailers with Ken Tobin of HQ Tralee and Ita O Sullivan,
Start up Manager with Bank Of Ireland .Contact anyone in Bank Of Ireland Castle St to register for free or go online to https//events.bankofireland. com/event/digi-tralee
CROWDS LAST WEEKEND!
LAUGHTER ....THE BEST MEDICINE !
THREE CHILDHOOD FRIENDS SIGN UP FOR THE ARMY
And it’s their first day, time for assignments. The drill Sergeant asks the first one. “WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO?”
“I like to go sailing!” he replied. “OK, YOU ARE NOW IN CHARGE OF BOATS!”
The second friend stood up for his turn, and was asked the same question.
“I like to fly...”
“OK YOU ARE NOW IN CHARGE OF OUR PLANES!”
The third friend came up and was once again asked what he liked to do. However, he had a stutter so all he could say was “I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I”...
The drill sergeant looks at him and replies, “OK, YOU ARE NOW IN CHARGE OF THE MACHINE GUNS!”
KING OF THE JUNGLE
A lion woke up one morning feeling really rowdy and mean. He went out and cornered a small monkey and roared, “Who is mightiest of all jungle animals?”
The trembling monkey says, “You are, mighty lion! Later, the lion confronts a ox and fiercely bellows, “Who is the mightiest of all jungle animals?”
The terrified ox stammers, “Oh great lion, you are the mightiest animal in the jungle!”
On a roll now, the lion swaggers up to an elephant and roars, “Who is mightiest of all jungle animals?”
Fast as lightning, the elephant snatches up the lion with his trunk, slams him against a tree half a dozen times leaving the lion feeling like it’d been run over by a safari wagon. The elephant then stomps on the lion till it looks like a corn tortilla and ambles away.
The lion lets out a moan of pain, lifts his head weakly and hollers after the elephant - “Just because you don’t know the answer, you don’t have to get so upset about it!”
THREE CHILDHOOD FRIENDS SIGN UP FOR THE ARMY
And it’s their first day, time for assignments.
The drill Sergeant asks the first one. “WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO?”
“I like to go sailing!” he replied.
“OK, YOU ARE NOW IN CHARGE OF BOATS!”
The second friend stood up for his turn, and was asked the same question. “I like to fly...”
“OK YOU ARE NOW IN CHARGE OF OUR PLANES!”
The third friend came up and was once again asked what he liked to do. However, he had a stutter so all he could say was “I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I”...
The drill sergeant looks at him and replies, “OK, YOU ARE NOW IN CHARGE OF THE MACHINE GUNS!”
CURE FOR A BAD TEMPER.
A woman goes to the Doctor, worried about her husband ‘s temper.
The Doctor asks: “What’s the problem?
The woman says: “Doctor, I don’t know what to do. Every day my husband seems to lose his temper for no reason. It scares me.”
The Doctor says: “I have a cure for that. When it seems that your husband is getting angry, just take a glass of water and start swishing it in your mouth. Just swish and swish but don’t swallow it until he either leaves the room or calms down.”
Two weeks later the woman comes back to the doctor looking fresh and reborn.
The woman says: “Doctor that was a brilliant idea! Every time my husband started losing it, I swished with water. I swished and swished, and he calmed right down! How does a glass of water do that?”
The Doctor says: “The water itself does nothing. It’s keeping your mouth shut that does the trick”.
AND NOW A JOKE FROM OUR READERS... THIS WEEK IS FROM PAT HUSSEY
NEW HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
After retiring, a former Gunnery Sergeant in the Canadian Army took a new job as a high school teacher. Just before the school year started, he injured his back. He was required to wear a light plaster cast around the upper part of his body. Fortunately, the cast fit under his shirt and wasn’t noticeable when he wore his suit coat. On the first day of class, he found himself assigned to the toughest students in the school. The smart-ass punks, having already heard the new teacher was a former soldier, were leery of him and he knew they would be testing his discipline in the classroom. Walking confidently into the rowdy classroom, the new teacher opened the window wide and sat down at his desk. With a strong breeze blowing it made his tie flap. He picked up a stapler and stapled the tie to his chest.
Dead silence.
The rest of the year went very smoothly.
TORQUING CARS!
NISSAN BUILDS SIGNAL BLOCKER INTO CARS TO ELIMINATE PHONE DISTRACTIONS
A car manufacturer has developed a compartment that blocks mobile phone signals.Nissan says the prototype Signal Shield, built into the arm rest of its Juke crossover vehicle, will eliminate distractions caused by incoming calls, messages and social media notifications. The box works on the principle of the Faraday cage - invented in the 1830s - which uses material such as a wire mesh to shield its contents from electromagnetic fields. All mobile, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals are prevented from reaching inside the compartment once the lid is closed. Nissan Motor GB managing director Alex Smith said: “Mobile phone use at the wheel is a growing concern across the automotive industry, and indeed society, particularly with the high number of pushed communications such as texts, social media notifications and app alerts that tempt drivers to reach for their devices.”The Nissan Signal Shield concept presents one possible solution for giving drivers the choice to remove all smartphone distractions while driving. This is about delivering more control at the wheel, not less.
“Some drivers are immune to the activity of their smartphone, but for those who struggle to ignore the beeps and pings, this concept provides a simple solution in this very connected world we live in.”
JAGUAR LAND ROVER STARTS EDUCATION SCHEME TO COUNTER
‘DEMONISATION’ OF DIESEL
Fears about the “demonisation” of diesel cars after the emissions scandal have forced Jaguar Land Rover to launch an education programme to convince buyers their vehicles are safe. Britain’s biggest car maker has launched a companywide scheme so dealers can reassure customers who are concerned that diesel-powered vehicles could be driven off the roads.News of the plan comes days ahead of the UK Government’s expected announcement of a “scrappage” scheme to incentivise motorists to trade in older, highly polluting diesel cars or retrofit them with systems to reduce their emissions. Nine out of 10 of the 200,000 JLR cars sold in Britain have diesel engines and the company has been getting increasingly worried about the number of enquiries it has had from potential buyers about the impact the fuel type has on air quality. “We’ve had customers asking if diesel is banned or is going to be,” said Jeremy Hicks, JLR’s UK managing director, adding that others are under the impression the company is missing clean air targets and believe huge levies are about to be introduced for diesels. There is no danger of concerns hitting sales - we sell petrol and diesel cars,”said Mr Hicks. “The problem is this is not a simple issue to discuss, it’s the media generating the concerns.” Diesel engines were encouraged by the previous government because they pump out less of the “greenhouse gas” CO2. However, because they run at higher temperatures than petrol engines, they produce more poisonous nitrogen oxides (NOx), though this was not such a concern when diesels were being promoted. New “Euro 6” emissions standards are much tougher and mean the latest diesel cars produce comparable amounts of NOx to petrol cars, along with the same level of “particulates” or soot. “People are confused, and intimidated,” Mr Hicks said. “We are explaining that diesel still produces less CO2 and depending on how you drive and where, you will have different needs.
CAR ADVICE WITH HONEST JOHN (DAILY TELEGRAPH)
IF YOUR CAR HAS DEVELOPED A FAULT, TURN TO HONEST JOHN BY EMAILING HONESTADVICE@TELEGRAPH.CO.UK COLD-HEARTED
My 2013 Ford C-Max was purchased through a main dealer about three years ago, with 9,000 miles on the clock. I drive about 8,000 miles a year and it is serviced regularly through the same dealer. Just before the warranty expired I asked them to look at the climate control as the AC was not working properly. They advised it was due to stone damage to the condenser that was not covered by warranty and that this was a common problem with modern cars. Have I any chance pursuing this matter further? BH HJ ;I don’t think so. Radiators, condensers and heat exchangers are much more vulnerable on modern cars than they used to be.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
TRALEE TRADE ACTION IS READY TO GO!
Watch out in next weeks issue of The Tralee Advertiser as Tralee Town Centre fights back!
Liam O’Dowd with his dog Bond and friends at bthe 2017 Kingdom County Fair at Ballybeggan Park,Tralee on Sunday, l-r: Fionn Lawlor,Liam O’Dowd,Vanessa Casey,Noelle West and Amanda Tarrant
Some of the Na Gael GAA Club Fele under 14 players who met Micheal O Muirchealaigh (RTE Sport), at the launch of the Na Ga el GAA Club Web Site on Saturday at Tralee Complex and Dara O’Sé (former Kerry Senior Football Player) l-r: Ryan O’Neill (minor Player Kerry), Jamie Fitzgerald,Cian O’Neill,Edward Sheehy,Graham Sheehy,Liam Óg kingston, Dara O Se, and Tadgh Reen. Back is Michéal O Muirchealigh.
Family rembering their love ones as they takle part in the Darkness into Light Walk on Saturday morning.
TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER
FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR
KERRY SOCCER NO DIFFERENT FROM ANY SPORT:
A number of people have been asking if I was going to comment on the recent issues raised in other media regarding the state of soccer in Kerry. Now just in case anyone is not fully aware I am involved in the underage area of the game but I also cover the Junior game - soccer is my main sport. So here are my thoughts.
Is Kerry soccer in crisis? The answer is certainly no but that does not mean there are not many challenges in the game in Kerry. Looking positively at Tralee first there are very good numbers playing the game with the major developments at Mounthawk Park being a major factor in this.
However there is a difference between a team and a club and Tralee has many teams. Has it too many? This is a debatable point but if they are all fielding teams then you would have to say there are enough players. But what is happening and does negate this argument a little is that players are swopping from team to team and loyalty is not really an issue. We have seen The Park pull their senior team from the League which certainly was not a lightly taken decision but when players don’t want to train and were disrespecting the proud shirt of St Brendan’s Park then they had no option.
Tralee Dynamos also had to give a walkover this season and again this was something that was not done lightly and when they did make that call they just did not have the players available.
And yes there were a number of walkovers in the last two weeks and no-one, especially not the Kerry District League, are happy with this. But they happen in every sport.
Clubs far and wide are finding it hard to field teams, especially in rural areas and you can see the GAA has taken this into consideration by amalgamating clubs to field minor teams in particular. Soccer has managed to keep the majority of its rural teams playing games and along the line you will get walkovers. But when you have dedicated people in clubs these will be kept to a minimum. These are times when players, especially between 16 and 23/24, must take work when it’s available and often this often changes as short notice and so sport loses out.
Soccer certainly has issues at both junior and underage levels. Should there be more underage clubs in Tralee? Why are there no girls’ or ladies soccer teams in the biggest town in the county? Should the KDL season be shorter and are there changes that could be made to bring this about? These and many other questions are those that those involved in soccer deal with all the time. And will continue to deal with to the best of their ability. Soccer at both underage and junior level is strong, there are huge numbers playing the game. The aim is to continue to work together to develop the game. The u17’s initiative by the KDL is a hugely positive one. There are other examples of positive developments by John Regan and his KDL MC. Have they everything 100% correct? Probably not, but what sports administrators get everything right all the time? The vast majority of administrators put in many hours of unseen work to ensure that their sport goes ahead as best as possible. Where would we be without them?
FIXTURE MADNESS IN THE GAA WORLD:
Kerry qualified for the Munster Junior Championship final following a 1-12 to 1-09 win over Waterford. The final has been set for this Sunday May 14th in Killeedy near Newcastlewest at 2.30pm. Killeedy is a venue that has been used before but is it a venue for a Munster final. And especially as the Kerry hurlers are playing in Tralee on the same day – at the same time!! Now it was suggested that the games could be played as a double header but reading reports it seems while Munster GAA were ok Munster Camogie said no as they felt it would be wrong to ask supporters to pay e13 when they might only want to see the camogie game. Why not play it after the hurling game? Have a separate gate opened with 15 minutes to go in the hurling game – it is not like there will be thousand’s trying to get in! Then hurling fans have the choice to stay on and support the camogie players.
Don’t forget there is host of County Championship games on as well so there are no options for fans to see the big hurling and camogie game and possible their club if it is County Championship
action. It has also been pointed out that families could have to choose which sibling to support - this is certainly not ideal.
I would presume that when the County Championship dates were decided the hurling date was not known but surely once things were known some changes could have been made in order not to have everything on at the same time and in different venues.
But it is what it is and let’s hope that all Kerry sides get the results they need but going forward fixture congestion can be avoided – which to be fair to Fixtures Secretaries / Committees is not an easy task.
CRUNCH TIME FOR OUR HURLERS:
After starting with a loss Kerry turned it around in their Leinster Round Robin to set up a crunch game with Laois and with a score to settle. Laois’s 1 point win a few weeks ago saw Kerry relegated but now they can put this behind them and hopefully reach a Leinster quarter final. Kerry have to win and with Laois already through hopefully they might have their thoughts on the next round although they will still want to top the group.
Kerry will also be keeping an ear on the other game and will want Westmeath to beat Meath so it’s all to play for. Hopefully the crowds will come out and support the hurlers and things go their way as they deserve it for their hard work all season.
8 TO PROGRESS IN COUNTY SFC:
The time for talking is over for the teams in the Garvey’s Supervalu Senior Football Championship as 8 games are down for decision. Austin Stacks won’t be taking St Kierans for granted at Connolly Park on Saturday at 6.30pm. St Brendan’s Board are at home in Blennerville where they welcome Kilcummin and will be hoping to make home advantage count on Saturday night. It’s a big game for Rahilly’s on Sunday at 2.30pm in Strand Road. A win against South Kerry is never easy but the Tralee side need to get back to winning ways.
DINGLE TO FACE KERINS O’RAHILLYS BUT NOT NOW: Tralee side Kerins O’Rahilly’s will face Dingle in the Senior Football Championship relegation game. But both sides have another chance
because if either of them reach the County SFC they will preserve their Championship status.
KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS:
Strictly Come Dancing: A very enjoyable function was held on Friday night last in Strand Rd when the winning dancers nominated charities were presented with their cheques from the 25th March. The charities - Inspired, Recovery Haven and The Samaritans were the beneficiaries and their spokespeople were all very grateful to Ogie & Eileen, Dominic & Rosie for having nominated them and were full of praise for all the participants who made the night of the 25th March one to remember - thoughts now turning to next year’s event already!
New Website: Our new website ( www.kerinsorahillys.com) is now on line containing latest news, results, updates - make sure you log on to catch up with everything thats happening in our club.
Junior League: Strand Rd will compete in Group 1 of the county junior leagues along with Spa, Glenflesk, Legion, Gneeveguilla & Dingle - games are scheduled to begin on Friday night 19th May. Junior Blues: Training continues each Sunday morning in Ballyrickard with large numbers present and fun being the order of the day.
U-16s: We await the winners of the Dingle vs Aunascaul/Lispole semi final before we know a date and venue for our Central League final.
Lotto: There was no winner of the numbers drawn 1,19, 31 and 32 with a jackpot of e7,400.
14’S GIRLS DOUBLE:
The Kerry u14 Girls have retained their Munster A Championship title with an impressive 1-12 to 0-08 win over Cork. Lily O’Brien was named the Player of the Match while the Kerry goal came from Jade Potts.
ST PAT’S NEWS:
Well done to Camp’s Bridget Moynihan on winning the e4900 jackpot in the weekends draw. Her lucky numbers were 1,7,10 and 21. The jackpot, starting at e2000 begins again this Sunday in Keane’s Bar.
The Lotto Anniversary celebration to mark the first draw that took place in 1997 continues this Sunday with great prizes for those buying tickets since January. Academy: The underage players put in another great session and are really improving week on week. The u10’s are down to play Annascual in Camp this Sunday while the u12’s went down to Asdee/Ballylongford in the final game of Phase 1 of the County League. The u16’s lost out to Castleisland Desmonds in the semi-finals of the Central Region League Division 3.
The Minors lost out to Moyvane/ Tarbert in Finuge in their final while the Juniors play their first game on Friday week May 19th.
Cul Camp: The club’s Cul Camp takes place between 7th and 11th of August with bookings now open.
with “The Voice” Pat Harnett
TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER
CAMOGIE NEWS:
In the u12 County League Round 1 this Friday May 12th at 6.45pm Cillard play Tralee Parnells. The u14 Skillstar took place in Kilmoyley with each club being represented. In the end the winner was Amy O’Sullivan from Cillard with Causeway’s Ellen O’Donogue second and Tralee Parnell’s Saoirse Maloney 3rd.
Cillard Club Fundraiser for Feile: The Cillard club thanks all those who took part in their Feile Fundraising quiz. They will have other fundraisers coming up including this Saturday’s bag packing in Garvey’s Supervalu Tralee and a bucket collection in Ardfert the following weekend.
The Killarney Camogie Club opened their League campaign going down to Causeway whose ability to get goals saw them through.
Inaugural Player Awards for the 2017: Congratulations to Causeway and inter-County star Patrice Diggin who has yet again been nominated for her outstanding display and contribution for her county in Division 3 of the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League , the player with the most nominations from each division will be announced at a ceremony which is due to take place in Croke Park on the 19th May.
Congratulations to Ballyhiegue’s Melanie Dineen Higgins who was on the panel for Kerry Ladies football 1.12 to 1.8 win over Cork on Sunday last in the Munster Cup, Melanie plays Camogie with Causeway Camogie Club and she will also take part in Feile in June with Causeway. Well done Melanie and to her teammates.
PARNELL’S NEWS:
Parnells Take Part in Bank of Ireland Tralee Expo: Parnells took part in the Bank of Ireland Tralee Expo Saturday. Well done to club officers and players for representing the club so well. There are some great photos online including some of GAA legend Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, flanked by some of the clubs dual Féile winning boys.
Kerry Poc Fada on 3rd of June: Parnells under 16 Camogie panel will be sending girls to compete in the County Poc Fada. The Kerry GAA Poc Fada Competition is on 3rd June at Kerry Head. Well Done Club Camogie Skills Competition: Well done to all the girls who competed in the Tralee Parnells Club skills competition on Friday evening the 5th in Caherslee. We had several girls who scored impressive totals and the overall winner who is the 2017 Tralee Parnells Skills Champion is Hannah Sharkey who displayed an impressive mix of long striking and of the varied Camogie Skills called for. Zumba For Parnells Lá na gClub: In Caherslee Friday, we had some very enjoyable Zumba for our Parnells Lá na gClub celebration. Players, parents and coaches all participated in a nice finish to the evening of training and skills
competitions.
Parallels First Ever County Camogie Skills Win: Congratulations to Saoirse Maloney who at the weekend became the first ever Tralee Parnells Camogie player to be among the winners of the County Camogie Féile Skills competition held at Kilmoyley. Saoirse went forward to represent Tralee Parnells, having scored well in the Club Skills Competition night in Caherslee.
Under 15 Camogie Competition: The clubs under 15 camogie players can look forward to some competitions against Cork clubs in July and August. This is a great development opportunity for Tralee players.
Parnells Under 17s Hurling With Kerry: It was encouraging to see the Kerry under 17 hurlers having 6 Parnells players among their number in the Celtic Challenge game vs North Cork in Austin Stack Park last week.
TRALEE RIDERS SCORE POINTS IN CYCLING LEAGUE ROUND 1:
The 1st Round of the Clubs of Kerry Summer League was hosted by the Killorglin Cycling Club and it saw Killarney and Tralee Manor West iBike dominate the various races.
The Seniors race had the usual handicap format and was raced for over 5 laps of the 6km circuit. However at the start of the 3rd lap the race had all come together. From this a three man group got away made up of George Doyle and Ronan O’Shea from Tralee Manor West iBike and young Killarney rider Fergal Murphy. The trio opened a 40 second gap at one stage and while the peloton closed that to 16 seconds they break stayed away.
Coming into the line George Doyle had the strength to sprint clear with Murphy taking second and O’Shea 3rd.
The rest of the points in the Seniors race went to Killarney’s Mike Murphy who was 4th followed by Tralee Manor West riders David Fitzgerald and John James Griffin.
It was a case of brothers to the fore in the u12’s and u14’s as Killarney CC’s Shane Galvin took the under 12 race and his brother Patrick the u14 race. Sliabh Luachra brother Dinny and Ben Murphy were second in the u12’s and u14’s respectively.
Jack Breen from Currow CC was 3rd and rounding out the top 6 in the u12’s were Callum Steadman Murphy from Killarney CC in 4th with his club mates Bryan Hanafin and Michael O’Callaghan in 5th and 6th.
Scoring the rest of the points in the u14’s were Ethan Slattery Killarney 3rd, Adam Lenihan from Kingdom CC in 4th with Almha and Tara Kissane taking 5th and 6th. Kieran Coggins dominated the u16 race and had over 25 seconds to spare from his club mate Eoin Moloney. Killorglin’s Tadgh O’Shea took 3rd from Sliabh Lauchara’s Denis O’Connor in 4th, Troy Kennedy of Kingdom CC in 5th and Dan Murphy of Slaibh Luachra in 6th.
Dates: The rest of the Road Race
League dates are: Round 2Killarney May 11th, Round 3 Sliabh Luachra June 1st, Round 4 Tralee Lee Strand June 8th, Round 5 Currow June 22nd, Round 6 Tralee Manor West July 7th. The Road Race County Championships are to be hosted by Killorglin CC on July 22nd.
3 IS THE NUMBER AT THE TRACK:
3 race meeting this weekend as usual starting with Friday’s 11 race program featuring the SemiFinals of the 2017 Lee Strand 550 and the first race off at 7.42pm. Saturday morning SIS meeting with the first of 8 races off at 9.11am and this is followed by Saturday night racing with first race at 7.44pm.
Entries are now open for the 2017 Kerry GAA Supporters Race of Champions with a winner’s prize of €15,000 and an entry fee €350 for the Open 550yds with the final on Friday 16th June. Entries are also being taken for the Kerry Group Club Championship A5 525 for 36-48 confined A5 greyhounds starting Saturday May 27th - entry fee €20. The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium Supporters Club N1 Stakes 525 is for 24 Unraced N1 Greyhounds over 525 yards with the First rounds on Friday June 3rd. The Winner gets €2,000 with the entry €30 for non- members & €10 for members and entries are now open.
ST BRENDAN’S / OAKPARK COMMUNITY GAMES:
St Brendan’s Oakpark athletes were part of the Kerry contingent that took part in the National Community Games finals and the counties young stars certainly did Kerry proud.
The club’s athletes brought home a host of medals including in Judo where Seán Barry fought his way to a gold medal in the 25kg category. Zara Ozalan followed up on this with a silver medal in the 45kg category.
In Cross country running Donagh Stephenson had a great run with the Kerry team who finished in 3rd position and got a well- deserved bronze medal while in Swimming Aisling O’ Connell finished 3rd in the U10 backstroke after a fantastic swim in a very fast race. Sarah Lucid finished 4th, and earned herself a pewter medal in the U14 breaststroke.
The club had some brilliant performances and top ten finishes by Lainey Costello, Jack Costello, Peter Doyle, Jack Doyle, Daragh Morris, Darragh Masterson and the U16 girl’s squad of Gillian Lane; Alexandra Perez; Kim McTigue; Grace Reidy; Niamh Higgins and Liah McLysaght.
Athletics: Don’t forget the athletics evening this Wed, 10th May starting at 6.30pm sharp, races and field events for U6 to U16, tiny tots and moms and dads. Entry fee 3euro per child.
MORE COMMUNITY
GAMES NEWS: Kerry had 194 athletes in total in action in 11 disciplines bringing home 18 individual medals and 9 in
the team categories. From a Tralee point of view Laura Reilly from Spa Fenit was on the u13 Cross Country 1200m team that took bronze as was Donagh Stephenson from St Brendan’s Oakpark. Ballyduff won the u15 Futsal defeating Donegal and Mayo with the team of Martin Brosnan Mannix, Adam Farrell, Kevin Goulding, Nathan McGrath, Sean McGrath, Andrew Murphy, JP O’Carroll and Darragh Slattery. In Gymnastics Ron O’Neill of Spa Fenit/ Barrow took gold in the Boys u15’s while Blennerville/ Ballyards Cathy Dwyer was third in the girl’s u15 competition.
GOLD AND SILVER FOR BLACK BELTS:
The Black Belt Martial Arts Academy in Tralee were celebrating this week as 5 of their female athletes, under coach Alan Guilfoyle, won 6 national titles at the World Karate and Kickboxing Commission national finals. The squad of Ally Guilfoyle, Laura Talbot, Isobel Shaw, Ava Kelly and Muireann White won 5 gold’s and three silvers across a number of disciplines with the coach also taking a gold medal. And if the gold medals and national titles were not enough then the Ally, Laura and Isobel will head to Orlanda Florida in November for the World Championships. It’s a busy time for the Guilfoyles as Alan and Ally are in England this Saturday for the European Championships.
KERRY SECONDS GO DOWN BY 1 WICKET:
The Kerry Seconds travelled to Adare for a Munster Division 1 clash with Limerick Seconds. Kerry put up a good total of 205 when they were bowled out in the 40th over. Azeem hit 52 and Usman 50 before being bowled out. The home took the win following a cracking game winning by 1 wicket as they reached 209 for 9. Hashir Sultan was the pick of the Kerry bowlers taking 2 for 32 off 9 overs. On the Green’s: In the Jimmy Bruen Shield Tralee will take on the Ross Golf Club, Killarney in Newcastlewest.
Tralee: Tralee Golf Club went out of the Joe Carr Diamond Trophy going down 3.5 to 1.5 to Castlegregory. In Saturday’s 4 Ball sponsored by Ryle Menswear Gerard O’Sullivan and David Hennebery took the win. In the 9 hole competition it was Pierce Wall’s day while the MC 6 sponsored by the Oyster Tavern was won by Niall Lucey followed by Ian O’Doherty and Gerry Ryan. In the Ladies section the Australian Spoons Greensome Foursomes was won by Ber Walsh and Sandra O’Sullivan. The MC 5 sponsored by the Oyster Tavern went to Laura Rafferty with Mary O’Donnell second and Kathleeen Harty 3rd.
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