Issue 30 July by TraleeAdvertiser

WHAT’S ON IN

SIAMSA TIRE, HOME TO THE NATIONAL FOLK THEATRE

Every Monday – Friday 8.30pm OILEÁN –CELEBRATING THE BLASKET ISLANDS

The National Folk Theatre

The way of life of the Blasket Islanders is captured in this production, using music, song and dance to create an enchanting and spellbinding production.

Every Sat & Sun at 8.30pm TURAS

National Folk Theatre of Ireland

An exciting and breath-taking journey of music, song and dance.

BOOKING ON: 066 7123055

IN THE GALLERY RÁTH AGUS RINCE

Celebrating 25 Years of an Iconic Building

Celebrating a much loved building, its creation and official launch all those years ago, using video footage, memorabilia and photographs.

Runs until 17th September ADMISSION FREE

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: PART-TIME WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE PAYMENTS

Question

I’m working part-time on a low wage. Do I qualify for any social welfare payments?

Answer

It depends on your personal circumstances. Many people work part time before taking up full-time employment. If you are working part time you can, in some cases, keep or apply for a partial social welfare payment, or you may qualify for additional supports.

If you work over 38 hours in a fortnight and you have children you may be able to claim Family Income Supplement (FIS). FIS is a weekly tax-free payment for people on low pay. You may be able to claim a jobseeker’s payment for the days you are not working. You can work part-time for up to 3 days a week and claim a reduced Jobseeker’s Benefit or Jobseeker’s Allowance payment. You may qualify for the Part-time Job Incentive Scheme if you were getting Jobseeker’s Allowance and find part-time work for less than 24 hours per week. However, one of the main conditions for getting a jobseeker’s payment is that you must be available for and actively seeking work. This means that you must continue to look for work on the days you are unemployed. You must also be unemployed for at least 4 days out of 7 consecutive days.

If you return to work after a period of unemployment, you may qualify for the Back to Work Family Dividend (BTWFD) which aims to help families move from social welfare into employment. The BTWFD and FIS can be paid together and the BTWFD is not taken into account in the means test for FIS.

If you are parenting alone and getting a One-Parent Family Payment, you are allowed to earn a certain amount each week and keep your payment. In some cases, people getting disability payments can do some work and keep a social welfare payment.

Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm

TECHNOLOGY CORNER

Services)

Microsoft are giving a

to Windows

that

and

Windows 7 or windows 8. This will run out in July and then you will have to pay for the upgrade. I would always suggest that you upgrade while it is free because this will make your device more secure. Before you make any changes to your device it is good practice to backup your data just in case it goes wrong.

What is the best way to pay for goods online?

Nowadays you can pay for goods online by using your credit card or debt card but it is diﬃcult to choose which is the safest. I would always suggest that you register with PayPal because the sellers of the goods will not see your card details. You can also use a top up card which you can be got in the post oﬃce such as 3Ireland. The 3rd option is your credit card but before you do this, check out the website by using google just to see if anyone had any bad experience. Do not use your Debt card because this is directly linked your bank account and if your card details get stolen you could be left with nothing in your bank account , if it is not spotted in time by you or your bank.

*Terms

This weeks finalist (Week Number 8) is Ann O’Sullivan from Mounthawk, Tralee.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...

COCKTAIL TRAINING AT ROUNDYS BAR

News has reached us here at the Advertiser of the hard work being done at Roundys bar . The recent training session for the new Summer cocktail menu involved staff tasting every cocktail. “ It was important that everyone tasted all 17 cocktails on the new menu so they could explain them to customers and make recommendations” said Stewart Lyons. “ it started well but became difficult to hold peoples attention after the first 10 or 15 !” We admire there dedication, that’s our kind of hard work !

ROSE OF TRALEE ELYSHA BRENNAN LAUNCHES TRALEE SHOPPING SPREE DISCOUNT VOUCHER BOOKLET

TRALEE Chamber Alliance is celebrating the upcoming extended Rose of Tralee International Festival with the publication of a Discount Voucher Booklet which will be distributed to nearly 11,000 homes in Tralee during the first week of August. Launched by the Rose of Tralee, Elysha Brennan, the booklet features 30 pages of great value discounts from a range of Tralee Chamber Alliance tourism, retail and hospitality sector members, many of which will be valid until just before Christmas. The voucher booklet will be included in the Welcome Packs for each of the Official visitors - Roses, Rose Escorts, Rose Buds, Parents, Rose Centres and Judges - to this year’s festival from 1723 August.

The President of Tralee Chamber Alliance, John Drummey, said: “Tralee is Ireland’s Best Large Tourism Town and home to many top quality shops, restaurants, hotels, and tourist attractions. The town is also home to Ireland’s flagship family festival, the Rose of Tralee, which attracts thousands of people each year to enjoy everything that Tralee has to offer. Tralee Chamber Alliance is proud to present this Voucher Booklet to locals and visitors alike who can look forward to shopping and dining in Kerry’s capital town during the Festival and up to Christmas. We wish to thank each of members who have contributed to the compilation of the booklet.” The Tralee Chamber Alliance Voucher Booklet will be available from Tralee Chamber Alliance, 18 Denny Street; Tralee Tourist Information Kiosk, The Mall and the Rose of Tralee International Festival Office, Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny Street, Tralee. For more information about Tralee Chamber Alliance or to become a member, please contact Kieran Ruttledge, CEO, 066 7121472 or email kieran@tralee.ie.

Pictured with Elysha in Tralee Town Park were John Drummey, President Tralee Chamber Alliance and Mike Moriarty, Proprietor Il Forno Pizzeria.

Photo By : Domnick Walsh

WHAT’S

HAPPENING IN TRALEE IN PICTURES!

ABOVE: The Kerry Hospice Fundraising Committee under Chairman Ted Moynihan, presenting a cheque for 2,426,938.76 Million EURO to Mr. Tom McCormack Consultant Surgeon, and Dr. Patricia Sheahan, Palliative Care Consultant, to the Kerry Hospice Building Fund on Thursday. LtoR. Dan Galvin KHF, Chairman Ted Moynihan, KHF, Mr. Tom McCormack, Consultant Surgeon, Dr. Patricia Sheahan, Palliative Care Consultant, Conor Cusack PRO KHF, and Mairead Fernane KHF. In the background the new Palliative Care Unit building under construction.

the

Recovery

on Saturday

ABOVE:Aoife O’Hanlon, Ballymacelligott, and her brother David O’Hanlon, pictured at the start of the Jamie Wrenn Memorial charity walk on Saturday from Tralee to Castlegregory.

ABOVE:Taken at

start of

Jamie Wrenn Memorial charity walk from Tralee to Castlegregory in aid of

Haven

morning. LtoR. Maeve Foley and Christine Lynch both from Tralee, Orla Slattery, Abbeydorney, and Sarah Flynn, Castlegregory.

ABOVE:Canon James Linnane celebrated the annual community Mass for Meadowlands Estate residents on Friday night at Fatima Home Church.

ABOVE:Hannah Perkinn, and Ronan O’Shea, both from Beaufort. pictured at Presentation School Debs Milltown, at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, on Wednesday night.

ABOVE:Pictured at Presentation School Debs, Milltown, at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, on Wednesday night. Left Cormac Leane, Milltown, Eimear O’Donoghue, Listry, Fionan Walsh, Killarney, and Katie Horgan, Listry.

ABOVE:Grace Foley, Firies, on ‘Mister Matusives’at the Kerry Pony Society show in Blennerville, on Sunday and pictured with her dad Jerome Foley.

ABOVE:Danielle Ryan, Milltown, and Tony Coffey, Tralee, pictured at Presentation School Debs Milltown, at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, on Wednesday night.

ABOVE:Holly O’Meara, Faha, and Zack Bird, Killarney, taken at Presentation School Debs Milltown, at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, on Wednesday night.

ABOVE:Attending Presentation School Milltown Debs at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, on Wednesday night. Left Lisa O’Connor, and Shannon O’Neill, both from Glenbeigh.

ABOVE:Michaela Hayes, Ballymacelligott, on ‘Pinto’ Showing Class, at the Kerry Pony Society show on Sunday at Blennerville.

ABOVE:Fr. Peter Delinat, celebrated the annual community Mass at Fountain Court, on Wednesday evening, refreshments were served to all making it a community get together.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...

PUBLIC CONSULTATION BEGINS ON FUTURE OF ICONIC TRALEE SITE

Kerry County Council has announced the first phase of public consultation on the future use of the Denny Bacon Factory Plant site in Tralee, which was donated to the people of Tralee by Kerry Group in 2014. The Council has received €1.5m in EU funding for the regeneration of the historic site which has enormous and exciting potential for the wider revitalisation of Tralee.

The opening of consultation on the future of the ‘The Island of Geese’ – the historic name of that part of Tralee – coincides with the launch of a new website, www. theislandtralee.ie which will allow people to log on and submit ideas. Survey forms are also being made available at up to 20 locations around Tralee.

Photo By : Domnick Walsh

CLAIRE IS LOOKING GOOD!

Claire Murphy wins Best Dressed Lady at the recent Dublin Horse Show at the RDS

RESTYLING YOU AT THE ZIPYARD!

All of us here at The Zipyard Tralee are proud to announce that we have been in business here for 5 years as of May this year. This is an achievement for both ourselves and the franchise as a whole and we would like to thank all of our customers as without your business and support we would not be where we are today.

It is safe to say that being branded as an alterations company we are known for our ability to repair clothing, many of our customers also know that we can shorten and take in your clothing to suit your own individual needs. But what many people are unaware of is our unique ability to completely restyle your outfits, transforming them from items left sitting in the back of your wardrobes to stylish pieces you cannot wait to show off. Whether it’s an old jacket that has gone out of date, or a dress you bought for a formal occasion that no longer has a purpose, our talented seamstresses here at the Zipyard will be able to transform them into fashionable summer pieces.

With summer events approaching fast now is the time to pop down and have a unique piece styled for your upcoming occasions. Whether it is a race day, wedding, or night out on the town, our talented staff here at the Zipyard will be able to cater to your individual needs.

Pictured Frank Hayes of Kerry Group looks over the Denny site map with Michael Scannell KCC and Cllr Terry O’Brien Mayor of Tralee .

Sales Manager Noel O Connor, Adams Garage Of Tralee presenting .Gaelic Footballs to Cordal Gaa Club

Ballyduff

at Seamus O’Sullivan Butcher, Tralee

Joan O’Connor Oakpark using her car d at Dingle Seafood, Manor, Tralee.

HONDA SUMMER SALE

HEALTHY RECIPES

Peaches are in season now, beautiful and juicy and often thought of as a dessert only fruit, but it makes a very tasty salad. We served it this week with “st tola goats cheese “ yum yum!!!

So here are two lovely ways to serve it as a light salad,as a starter,lunch or main course with salad

GRILLED PEACH AND APRICOT SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bunch kale, destemmed

• 4 apricots, halved

• 4 peaches, halved

• 1/4 pound prosciutto, thinly sliced.

• 1/4 cup feta cheese

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

1. Preheat the grill. While it warms up, tear or chop the kale leaves into bite-size pieces and place those in a large salad bowl. Add a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of olive oil and massage the kale, kneading it for a minute or so until it softens. Whisk together the remaining olive oil and the lemon juice, adjusting to your taste. Set the dressing aside. Tear or cut the prosciutto into smaller pieces and set those aside too.

2. When the grill is reasonably but not overwhelming hot, brush the apricots and peaches very lightly with a neutral oil and grill, cut side down, until deeply caramelized.

3. When the fruit is grilled, toss the kale with the prepared dressing and then crumble the feta on top. Add the prosciutto and then the still-hot peaches and apricots, letting their juices seep down into the kale. (If there are any extra juices on the plate you put them on after grilling, add those too.) Eat with crusty bread

GRILLED SALAD WITH ROMAINE, PEACHES, GARLIC SCAPES, AND STEAK

For the balsamic reduction:

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (use an economical variety and save the good stuff for other uses

For the grilled salad:

• 2 small heads romaine lettuce

• 6 garlic scapes, tips trimmed

• 4 to 6 peaches, halved

• 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak

• sea salt, to taste

• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

METHOD

1. To make the balsamic reduction, pour balsamic vinegar in a heavy-bottomed medium-sized saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stirring all the while, maintain a constant but gentle bubbling, edging the heat down a bit as needed. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until mixture has reduced by half. Reduction should be thick, but it should still easily drip off the back of a spoon. Set it aside while you grill the vegetables.

2. Prepare a hot grill.

3. Prep the romaine. Leave the core intact, but slice the reddish tip off the very end of the bunch. Next, working from end to top, halve the romaine. Immerse in water, and shake to dislodge any sand, paying close attention to the very base. Shake out and pat dry. Set aside.

4. Grill the garlic scapes over the hottest part of the grill, cooking each side for 1 to 2 minutes. Slice into 4-inch sections and set aside.

5. Grill the peaches on each side for 2 to 3 minutes. Use a sharp paring knife to slice out the pits and then cut each half in half (to make quarters).

6. Grill the romaine for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Cut out the core and chop the leaves into bite-size pieces.

7. Arrange grilled vegetables on plates.

8. Next up, season both sides of the skirt steak with a generous pinch of sea salt. (Adding salt just before cooking leaches less moisture from the meat and makes for an excellent sear.) Cook for 3 to 4 minutes a side, let rest for 5 minutes, and then slice into 1/4-inch slices.

9. Lay several slices of steak on each plate and finish with a drizzle of balsamic reduction and several twists ground black pepper

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

Greg O' Mahoney

formerly of The Milesian Restaurant proudly presents …

Extensive Wine Menu available Craft beers & Ciders also

"Definitely one of Kerrys best kept secrets!"

Brownies Croissants& Sourdough Bread delivered daily from Bacus bakery, Cloghane

Brandon Bay Crab, Smoked Avocado on Brown Bread with Mixed Leaf Salad

Butternut Squash Soup with Homemade Brown Bread

Crustless Spinach, Bacon & Cheese Quiche with Hummus, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber & Fresh Coriander Salad, Asian Noodles

To start...

And some from our Restaurant Menu...

Citrus Cured Salmon, Brandon Bay Crab, Avocado, Pickled Cucumber and Japanese Dressing

Flash Fried Calamari, Black Pepper, Harrissa, Basil Mayo, Balsamic, Dehydrated Cherry Tomatoes, Mixed Leaf

The Main...

Choose from Local Fish...

Hake or Monkfish or Turbot or Dory or Seabass with Cauliflower Puree, Florets, Curry Oil, Pickled Golden Raisins, Coriander Yoghurt

Marinated Fether blade Steak or Sirloin, Shiitake Ketchup, Carrot & Cucumber Kimihi, Crispy Shallot Rings

Welcome to Gregorys Garden - Our story

Gregory's Garden is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with an eclectic menu for what promises to be an exciting dining experience. Chef Greg O'Mahoney brings his philosophy of using high quality, local produce to create the dishes for his menus. Greg's passion for premium quality and taste is apparent in his creative and delicious dishes. Having previously cooked up a storm in Michelin Starred Irish Restauran ts Chapter One and L'Ecrivain and a spell in San Sebastian, Greg's menu is full of Spanish and French inﬂuences.

As the name suggests Gregory's Garden Restaurant is set in a large garden, which is used to grow organic herbs and vegetables along with pears, rhubarb, berries & apples all of which are used in his dishes as well as providing a lovely outdoor dining space for customers with special attention paid to lawn areas and scaled down furniture for little people.

From those looking to chill out, maybe to read the papers over a delicious breakfast to those looking for a relaxed evening dining with friends, Gregory's Garden has something to oﬀer casual and gastronome diners alike.

Amazing Feedback from our Amazing Customers...

“What a gem this place is, we were wandering around Castlegregory and found this lovely place, the aroma from the fresh cooking was wafting down the main street and we followed our noses. Lovely food, lovely place, great service and dog friendly. If you visit Castlegregory this restaurant is a must, you will not be disappointed ”Quirky Paintings Kenmare

“We had an amazing 3 course dinner yesterday night, probably the best we had traveling in Ireland for one week now. Also the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc coming with the dinner was a perfect ﬁt everything coming at a very, very reasonable pricing. A MUST GO when you are looking for excellent food in the area”Wolfgang Dornfeld

“Fab spot from the people who ran my fav spot in Kerry, perhaps, Ireland, next door in the Milesian for the last 9 years. This ,as they say in some guides, is worth a detour. Waiting staff are efficient, friendly, professional. Food is full of local flavor and good value. Serious kitchen here. Get there.” - John Mc Namara

IT’S ONLY A JOKE

PARDON

Two men get into an elevator in a doctors office. One man, beaming says to the other, “I just got a brand new hearing aid. It works great; if you were to drop a pin, I could hear it; if a mouse were to sneeze cross the street, I would hear it.” The second man replies “thats impressive, what kind is it?” The first man looks down at his watch and says “11 o’clock.”

PIZZATIME !

While working at a pizza parlour I observed a man ordering a small pizza to go. The cook asked him if he would like it cut into 4 pieces or 6. The man then said ‘Just cut it into 4 pieces; I don’t think I’m hungry enough to eat 6

GRANDAD WE LOVE YOU !!

A little girl says .....”Grandad ,,,,Would you make a frog noise for me?” The grandad, confused asks, “why?” The little girl replies, “dad says when you croak we are all going to disneyland”.

A YOUNG GARDA

A young Garda notices an old man driving through the town at 2 in the morning .... and it had been a pretty slow night and so he decided to pull in over to see if he needed any assistance.

“Where are you going sir?,” asked the young officer.

“I am on my way to attend a lecture concerning the negative effects of alcohol on interpersonal relationships,” said the man. “Who would hold such a lecture at this time of night?” asked the officer.

“That would be my wife,” said the man.

A FIFTEEN YEAR OLD AMISH BOY AND HIS FATHER WERE IN A SHOPPING MALL......

They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but especially by two shiny, silver walls that could move apart and then slide back together again.

The boy asked, ‘What is this, Father?’ The father (never having seen an elevator) responded, ‘Son, I have never seen anything like this in my life, I don’t know what it is.’ While the boy and his father were watching with amazement, a fat old lady in a wheel chair moved up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened, and the lady rolled between them into a small room. The walls closed and the boy and his father watched the small numbers above the walls light up sequentially. They continued to watch until it reached the last number. and then the numbers began to light in the reverse order.

Finally the walls opened up again and a gorgeous 24-year-old blond stepped out. The father, not taking his eyes off the young woman, said quietly to his son.....

‘Go get your Mother.’

A SMALL JOKE

A dwarf goes to a very good but very busy doctor and asks “I know you are busy but do you treat dwarves?”

The doctor replies “Yes, but you will have to be a little patient”.

TEN ACRE WILDLIFE PARK WHICH INCLUDES: Lemurs, Monkeys, Meerkats, Alpacas, Raccoons, Prairie dogs, Wallabies, Birds of Prey and lots more…

2015 Rose of Tralee Elysha Brennan and one of this years Escorts Stewart Nolan from the Kerries , Tralee, pictured here with Giles and Jason from Kellihers Mills who are one of Stewarts sponsors this year.

Bexblah Beauty

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Robes & Kitchens

Hello my beautiful friends, I hope you’re having a fabulous week! Time for a bit of a life update…

As you probably know, I finished my ITEC Makeup & Skincare Course in June and got a high Merit in my exams. My whole goal from completing that course was to get a job in the Makeup Industry. Iy’s my passion and I wanted to make a career out of it.

So, after finishing, I applied for jobs as a Makeup Artist in many places in Dublin. I didn’t expect much as I’m only newly qualified and had little experience.

Much to my surprise, I got a job on the Lancome counter in House Of Fraser Dundrum!! I started a few weeks ago and it’s so great to be working in a field I enjoy and am interested in. Lancome is under the L’Oreal Luxury Products Division which also includes some of my favourite brands such as Kiehls, Urban Decay, Redken, Kerastase and more. So I am incredibly lucky to get in with such a great brand so quickly. I took what some would call the ‘scenic’ or ‘unconventional’ route to get to where I am now, and I’m not where I want to be yet either. I tried college, I got into The University of Limerick and IT Tralee. But it wasn’t for me, it’s not for everyone and that’s ok too. Once you know what you want, there’s no reason you can’t go out and get it. If you’re a Leaving Cert and not sure what you want, try different things, take a year out, YOU ARE YOUNG, YOU HAVE TIME! I’m only 22, and although I feel like I’m basically 90, I know

I’m so young and have so much more to experience.

#MotivationalandInspirational #FollowYourDreams #Goals

But seriously, life’s too short to not be doing something that gets you excited every day! Because I’m now based in Dublin, it means I won’t be home for makeup appointments as often, but as soon as I know a date that I will be home, I will post it on my Facebook Page ‘Bexblah’ and you can message me about appointments there. I get my roster well in advance and have room to change things around a bit so if you have a specific date you want your makeup done, message me and I’ll see what I can do.

And don’t worry, this page won’t become strictly Lancome or anything like that. But Lancome do have some awesome products so I’m excited to let you all know what I think!

If you want to contact me for an event, collaboration or just to say hi you can email me at Bexblahbeauty@gmail.com or through any social media, FACEBOOK: Bexblah Beauty, TWITTER: @Bexblah, INSTAGRAM: @Bexblah.

Stay Gorge, Bexblah.

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BEXBLAH FITNESS!

7 WEEKS TO AYIA NAPA

Hello my strong friends, I hope you’re all having a great week! As you know from last week, I’m heading to Ayia Napa on a girl’s holiday in 7 weeks, so for the next 7 weeks I’ll be documenting my progress, thoughts, etc.

This week was great nutrition wise. I had one of my new favourite Green Protein Smoothies(recipe in last week’s issue) every day to get those micros in. I also hit my macros and brought my lunch to work. My weight and measurements have been steadily going down. I weigh myself every day and then average it out at the end of the week, it works best for me.

Mentally, feeling great! I had a few off weeks there recently, I’d work hard all week but then it would come to the weekend and I’d undo all my hard work. I wasn’t gaining weight though I was just maintaining which isn’t the worst. I really think that yes, treat yourself at the weekend if you want, but don’t go overboard with food. Or, you can just treat yourself with new gym gear instead! Also, side note: This is basically the longest I have stayed consistent with the gym and nutrition combined and I’m super happy about that! Before now, the longest I would stay consistent would be about 3 months maximum. But this time, it’s nearly been 5 months and I have no plan to like ‘stop’. I enjoy going to the gym, most days, I just feel so much better in myself. There are some days when I’m not feeling it but I either a) take a rest day or b) make myself go and I feel way better after. Like it’s crazy the difference. But more about that on another day.

I do a lot of sprints/uphill jogging as part of my workouts. So having good leggings that actually stay up and don’t annoy me is key. Which is where Gymshark comes in. The Gymshark Flex Leggings are 100% the best gym leggings I have tried. They are such a good fit and literally don’t move, don’t fall when you’re running, they just stay put. They’re really reasonably priced too, €35 for a pair and there’s loads of 10% discount codes online. Gymshark just have really fab gym gear that’s good quality and I really recommend it. As I spend a lot of time in gym clothes, I like them to look nice and be comfortable. You can get it online Gymshark.com.

SUMMER SUMMER

Camp No. 1

July 4th to July 8th

Camp No. 2

July 11th to July 15th

Camp No. 3

July 18th to July 22nd

Camp No. 4

July 25th to July 29th

Camp No. 5

August 1st to August 5th

Camp No. 6

August 8th to August 12th (including Bank Holiday Monday)

Camp No. 7

August 15th to August 19th

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...

GOING TO THE DOME THIS YEAR FOR THE ROSE OF TRALEE FASHION SHOW?

A CELEBRATION of style and Kerry’s place as the fashion capital of the southwest will form the centrepiece of the 2016 Rose of Tralee Fashion Show in the Festival Dome on Sunday 21st August.

This year’s fashion extravaganza, which was launched at Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa, Tralee, will feature all the top boutiques and stores from the Munster region, including top Irish milliners.

The Producer of the Rose of Tralee Fashion Show, Celia Holman-Lee, said: “The Rose of Tralee annual fashion show is one of the biggest platforms to showcase and support the indigenous fashion houses in Kerry, Limerick and nationwide. It is a wonderful opportunity for the country’s fashionistas to plan their winter wardrobe and discover the trends you need to know for Autumn Winter.”

Year after year, the Rose of Tralee fashion show encourages Irish designs, and this year’s event will see the introduction of the Rose of Tralee Young Student Designer of the Year Awards where student representatives from every design college in Ireland will compete for the title. This section of the event will represent the creativity and vision of the future fashion with students attending: The Grafton Academy, National College of Art and Design, Griffith College, Mallow College of Design and Tailoring, Limerick School of Art and Design, Limerick College of Further Education, Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, all in the running to win the Trophy and €500 cash prize, sponsored by Cathriona’s Hair Group. The finale of this year’s Rose of Tralee Fashion Show will see a display of established top Irish designers, whose names are synonymous with quality, style and individuality accompanied by music from the incredible Michael O’Brien. The prize for the best dressed lady will include a luxury break for two in the luxurious 4-star Killashee Hotel, Co Kildare, a personal shopping experience at Kildare Village complete with a €500 voucher and €500 worth of jewellery from the Rose of Tralee International Festival’s lead sponsor, Tipperary Crystal. The competition will be judged by 2015 Rose of Tralee, Elysha Brennan and Karen Scanlan, representing Tipperary Crystal. Ireland’s top tourist attraction, Guinness Storehouse, another proud sponsor of the Rose of Tralee International Festival, will also present a prize hamper worth €200 to one lucky member of the audience on the night. Make-up for the show will be applied by the skilled team at CH The Mall Tralee, while Cathriona’s Hair Salon in Castlegregory will style the models on the night. A wine reception will precede the event while fashion show ticket holders (over 18s only) are invited to attend the after-show party in the Pavilion Dome featuring the silky sounds of Frankly Bublé. Tickets to the 2016 Rose of Tralee Autumn Winter Fashion Show are available from www.roseoftralee.ie for only €35. Pictures: Domnick Walsh Photography

PEEVERS SLYE COTTER RENEW THEIR CPA IRELAND APPROVED EMPLOYER STATUS

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland) is delighted to announce that Peevers Slye Cotter have renewed their membership of the CPA Approved Employer Programme (AEP).

A valued affiliate of CPA Ireland, Peevers Slye Cotter is celebrating 35 years in business and over the years the practice has grown to be one of the leading Audit and Accountancy practices in the Southwest, offering a range of service tailored specifically to its clients’ needs including book keeping, accounting, audit, taxation and restructuring and related services throughout Ireland.

Their offices are based in Tralee and Killorglin, and also in Hartstonge Street, Limerick.

Peevers Slye Cotter is one of 160 businesses around Ireland who have been designated as employers of choice for CPA students and members. Peevers Slye Cotter have a very structured training program to ensure that when a trainee graduates, they have obtained a very broad knowledge of all aspects of an accountancy firm, including book keeping, sole traders, financial statements and audit. The trainees are also exposed to a large amount of tax training including CGT, CAT, Income tax and Corporation tax.

The CPA Approved Employer Programme allows employers to work with CPA Ireland to develop their trainees into professional accountants, with a structured programme across key areas of accounting and finance, but with an emphasis also on career development, and the fostering of soft skills areas such as communication, negotiation and people management

Pictured receiving their CPA Approved Employer Certificate are; L-R Francis Moriarty, Tax Director, Siobhán Rivas May, Director of Auditing, John Slye, Managing Partner, Peevers Slye Cotter and Jean Ryan, Business Development Executive, CPA Ireland

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TORQUING CARS!

BRITAIN’S MOST EXPENSIVE VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER VAN’ HAS STAGGERING PRICE TAG - BUT LOOKS AS GOOD AS NEW

The Devon Type 2 Deluxe Microbus has been restored so well that it looks every bit as good as it did when it left the VW factory in Germany back in 1964 This classic Volkswagen camper van could be set to race into the record bo

oks - because its £100,000 price tag makes it Britain’s most expensive.

Experts believe the plush 51-year-old motor has been so well restored that it looks like it did the day it left the factory in December 1964. The rare Devon Type 2 Deluxe Microbus is among the most sought-after models of the VW camper, which was an instant hit when it took to the roads in 1950. This 1964 model, with a sea blue bottom half and pale blue top, was despatched from the VW factory in Wolfsburg to Ramsgate, Kent, where it was then transformed into a camper van by conversion company Devon.

It went on to be owned by families in Britain and Germany. The seller has spent thousands of pounds restoring it to its original glory and a recent survey rated it as ‘Condition 1’ - the best possible state for a car.

Although it has iconic looks the camper isn’t known for its power - it boasts a tiny 1.5-litre engine capable of just 42bhp. Experts at London auction house Bonhams have tipped the VW to sell for UK record £100,000 when it goes under the hammer. However, an independent valuation put its worth at £108,000.

SURPRISE CAR MAKER EMERGES AS BRITAIN’S MOST RELIABLE MOTOR MANUFACTURER

Amazingly, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have found themselves at the wrong end of the table - so who was at the right end?

After decades of being the butt of countless jokes about its cheap price and poor workmanship, Skoda has had the last laugh on its mockers for it has been named Britain’s most reliable car .

The modest motor raced to the top of the table leaving swish brands like Jaguar, Mercedes and BMW trailing.

According to research by marketing firm JD Power, Skoda was the least likely to conk out while the more expensive Land Rover was the most likely to let drivers down.

A survey of 13,000 drivers with cars no older than three years, found Skoda had 66 problems per 100 cars - less than half the faults racked up by Land Rover.

For the swanky car maker was found to have a staggering 197 problems per 100 cars - way above the average of 113.

And value for money brand Kia also made the top three for most dependable car with just 80 problems, just behind Suzuki which had 79.

Luxury motors Audi, BMW and Mercedes were in the bottom five with Land Rover in the surprise results.

The survey revealed high-end models were often less reliable because the cars were kitted out with complex technology which was more likely to go wrong.

Five of the top ten problems with new vehicles were tech related with common faults including dodgy navigation systems, poor radio reception and voice-recognition systems that failed to respond to driver commands.

FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR

KERRY TO LOWER THE BANNER AGAIN:

So this weekend, at last, the All Ireland football championship gets real or does it? Kerry will take on Clare in the first of this year’s quarter finals and let’s be honest anything but a Kingdom win would be a shock of seismic proportions. Credit to Clare for reaching this stage in a strange year where Munster can still have 4 teams in the last 8, if Cork can win at the weekend.

So is the rest of the country getting poorer or is Munster the stronghold now? I think it is probably a bit of both as we have seen both Clare and Tipperary improving year on year. And of course Tipperary have been very successful at underage level.

However there is still a huge gap between these teams and the top 4. Just look at the betting with Tyrone the new favourites to lift Sam at 4/1. Dublin remain hot favourites at 10/11 with Kerry also at 4/1. Clare are 250/ 1 and Tipperary 125/1

The calls for a revamp of the Championship are growing but there is still a very strong body of opinion that the Provincial Championships must stay. But really is this the best way. Apart from maybe Ulster the rest are a foregone conclusion. Kerry in Munster as Cork have gone way back which weakens Munster even further and Dublin and no one else in Leinster. In Connacht you could say Mayo or Galway and possibly Roscommon but in reality can any of these win the All Ireland?

So if as expected Kerry will beat Clare they will progress to an All Ireland semi-final without a challenge. And they will face Dublin so how well does that prepare them?

The problem with trying to chance things is that all counties believe they the right to play for Sam even if they will never get close to winning it. And they feel playing for any other trophy is not the same. The argument will be that Clare and Tipperary have had great years and for Clare they will be in Croke Park twice in the one season, and that does not happen often!

In fairness the players from the ‘weaker counties’ train as hard as those from the stronger ones so they deserve to dream. Anyway all Kerry can do is do what they always do and prepare well and do the job which I am sure they will even without Colm Cooper and a couple of others. It is a year of underdogs so that’s why I believe Tipperary will beat Galway. Minor’s face tough test: The Kerry minors will face a tougher task against Derry but this is a class Kingdom outfit. They have been working hard and we are all behind Peter Keane and all involved.

ST PAT’S NEWS:

There was no winner from the numbers drawn 4,13,21 and 22 and the next jackpot will be e7,100 with the draw in O’Dwyers Bar on Monday night.

Juveniles: The Academy is on a well-earned break until Sunday, August 21st. The u8’s had a great time at the John Mitchels Blitz and enjoyed their games against the hosts, Rahilly’s, Milltown, Ardfert and Churchill. The u10’s were also in action in the same blitz and showed how much the hard work is playing off. The u12’s Mixed Team travelled to the Fitzgerald Stadium to take part in the Munster Blitz and played teams from Limerick and Cork. Well done to all involved. The u13’s lost narrowly to John Mitchels in their final game of their season 4-08 to 3-07.

Seniors: The Seniors made the short trip to Paddy Kennedy Memorial Park and took the points in Round 9 of the County League 0-10 to 0-07. It was a great team performance that saw them over the line. Their next game is tonight, Friday night July 29th away to Gneeveguilla at 7.30pm in a back game. Cul Camp: The St Pat’s Cup Camp will take place between August 8th and 12th from 10am to 2.30pm and bookings are now open.

KERINS O’RAHILLY’S NEWS:

The Senior’s played out an exciting 2-12 a piece draw at home to Milltown/Castlemaine. It was a game of two halves with the Tralee side dominating the first half and their opponents the second period. Owen O’Connell and John Ferguson got goals for Rahillys to put then 2-06 to 0-06 ahead but going into the closing stages Garry Kissane had to make to brilliant saves to keep the game level while Milltown/Castlemaine cleared a late effort off the line.

Juniors: Charlie Kerins went down to Tarbert 0-17 to 1-06 while Strand Road were down to play in midweek.

The Minors played Dingle in The Central League but were beaten 2-05 to 0-16 and they play Laune Rangers this week.

Juvenile: The Saturday morning football for the u6’s to u10’s is back this Saturday and Thursdays. The Summer Camp takes place from August 15th and is free to members.

Ladies Event: The Ladies section of the club are holding a pre loved clothes event and pop up shop on August 12th from 6 to 9pm and on the 13th from 12 to 5pm to raise funds. Items can be dropped into the club by August 5th. Under age and Junior Ladies are training at regular times.

Lotto: There was no winner of the Jackpot from the numbers drawn 5,8,9, 23 with the next jackpot being e3,300.

STACKS JUVENILE NEWS:

Camp: The club football camp takes place next week from 9.30am to 1pm starting on Tuesday. The u6’s and u8’s train as normal this week and the u8’s are back from a great Blitz at fellow Tralee club John Mitchels. Stacks played Na Gaeil, Keel, Ballymac, Beale and Castleisland Desmonds and all the pl;ayers displayed the

skills they are learning while representing The Rock to great effect.

The u10’s were at the same venue and took the prize for the second year in succession. They are looking forward to this weekend’s trip to Dublin.

The 12’13’s have booked their place in the final with a victory over Na Gaeil in Round 3 of the u13 Town League. The u14’s are into the Central Region Division 1 semi-finals where they played Na Gaeil in mid-week.

In the 16’s Central Region Division 1 Round 8 the A’s beat Cordal /Scart 4-09 to 2-12.

SUPPORTERS AT THE DOGS:

On Friday night at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium it’s the first rounds of the Midtown Raffa@stud A1/A2 bitch stake. On Saturday night there are the first rounds of the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium Supporters Club Rose of Tralee A4 confined 525 yards plus the final of the Bobby Hickson Memorial A6 525 yds. The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium Supporters Club are also sponsoring the last race each Friday night over various grades with double prize money for paid up members.

POWER ON THE TRACK:

The Tralee Autosolo saw action back on the Ballybeggan Racecourse but this time it was four wheeled horse power rather than four legged hours power!

It was great to see the old racecourse being used and it is not used enough. Apart from the annual show and the Point to Point not much more happens there which is unfortunate. Going on a different tangent the buildings and the old stand need some DIY as they do not look good from the new Tralee By Pass. With many cars approaching Tralee from the side and indeed many tourists using that road the racecourse needs at least a coat of paint and a tidy up from that aspect. But that’s for others to take on board. From a sports point of view the Autosolo was a great success. There was a new course put in covering 3km combining tarmac and gravel but even this did not upset brother and sister Pat and Grace O’Connell who won the event for the 4th year in a row. They were 27.7 second winners over Kerry’s Mike O’Connor Junior and Limerick’s Keith Curley with Polish natives and Cork based duo of Lukasc Czapnik and Bartek Curylo who were just 1.2 seconds back in third. The top Kerry Motor Club crew were father and daughter Mike Quinn and Katie who took 5th overall and 1st in Class. They switched from Mike’s normal Ford Escort MK2 to a Mitsubishi Evo. As expected there were lots of Kerry crews in action. Kerry Motor Club members Chris Campbell and Patrick Slattery had a great battle all day finishing 8th and 9th respectively and with only 14.5 seconds separating their Honda Civics. Ian Horrigan and Ronan Lucey were 12th overall and 12th in 2nd in Class 3. Just a few places behind them were Charles O’Neill and Tony McCarthy who took 15th and won Class 2. Paudie Quinn and Gene Stack brought their Toyota Corolla RWD home in 17th and 2nd in Class 6th.

Pat Barry and Mike Kenny were 18th and 6th in Class 1. Christian Faulconbridge and Anthony Rigney took 23rd in their Opel Kadette and were 3rd in Class 6. Stephen O’Connor and Paul Herlihy were out in the Honda Civic Type R and were 25th and 8 in the ultra-competitive Class 4F. In the Buggy’s Tom Daly was 4th in the JB Buggy.

JIMMY DEVANE MEMORIAL AUTOCROSS: Many of those crews will be cleaning off the cars and tuning them up for the 2016 Killarney and District Motors Club Jimmy Devane Memorial Killarney Autocross this Sunday. The event takes place on grass in Aghadoe and

with “The Voice” Pat Harnett

MIRACLE PRAYERS

Oh Immaculate Conception, pray that ailing mankind may be purged by the goodness of thy beloved son -Our Lord Jesus Christ, filled with his Holy Spirit, and dwell forever with the Holy Family in the presence of God the Father, Amen. M. L.

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your Heart where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. R.C.