Medical Matters
NURSE CATHERINE DOYLE TALKS ABOUT FOREIGN TRAVEL HEALTH ADVICE INCLUDING VACCINATIONS AND MALARIA PRECAUTIONS
Travelling to exotic locations such as South America, Asia and Africa can be a wonderful and rewarding experience but people need to prepare carefully before they choose their destination. Aside from up to date paperwork such passports and visas and enough financial means to support the trip, travel health insurance is strongly recommended.
Visiting certain countries will require travel precautions, vaccinations and perhaps malaria prevention measures. Some types of mosquitoes transmit diseases such as malaria and Japanese encephalitis so precautions should be taken to prevent mosquito bites.
www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk is a very helpful website that can be used to look up the various countries on your travel route and will advise regarding the necessary vaccines and malaria prevention requirements. Vaccines to protect you against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, typhoid and hepatitis A are nearly always recommended for foreign travel to exotic locations.
The Ashe Street Clinic, Tralee
Yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, hepatitis B and rabies vaccines may also be required for certain countries or if spending more that 4 to 6 weeks abroad. The age of the person, destination, length of stay and reason for travel are all taken into consideration by the health professional who will advise you on which vaccines and which anti-malaria precautions you may require. Certain vaccines need to repeated every few years, so it is important that travel vaccines are recorded and documented after they are given.
Some clinics such as The Ashe Street Clinic, operate a special travel vaccination and advice clinic. So before you choose your travel destination, and to travel with peace of mind, enquire about what vaccinations and malaria precautions you will need at least 6 weeks before a short trip and 6 months in advance if staying overseas more than 6 - 12 months .
T: 066 7125611 | E: reception@theashestreetclinic.com www.theashestreetclinic.com
Radio Kerry welcomes two new team members
Radio Kerry is delighted to welcome two new members to the On-air and Training teams respectively. Former Kerry Footballer Sean O Sullivan will join the Radio Kerry’s Sports Department while Eoghain Fitzgerald, formerly Assistant Programme Director and Afternoon Show presenter at Spin South West, joins Radio Kerry as Manager of its Training Centre.
Sean O Sullivan will assume the role of presenter of the very popular Weekend Sports Programme, broadcast 2 to 6pm daily on both Saturday and Sunday, in May. Gary O Sullivan, who has been at the helm for the past 15 years, has decided to take a step back from a full time role with the station but will be continuing with some match commentary.
Speaking about his new role Sean O Sullivan said, “I’m really looking forward to becoming the new host of weekend sports on Radio Kerry. I have always been a big fan of the show and really can’t wait to get started. I’d
like to thank everyone at Radio Kerry for the opportunity and I hope to bring my energy, enthusiasm and of course my knowledge of sport to the role’”.
Eoghain Fitzgerald will take over the role of Radio Kerry Training Centre manager from John Herlihy, who has left to take up a role with the Kerry Education and Training Board (ETB). Eoghain is a former PPI Radio Award Winner and brings extensive knowledge of the media industry to the role. Radio Kerry Training runs media courses in association with Kerry ETB and the National Digital Skills Centre at Monavalley, Tralee. “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to take on the role of Radio Kerry Training Centre Manager. It’s great to have the chance to use my knowledge and experience of radio and digital media to help in the development of new talent”.
Radio Kerry General Manager Fiona Stack said that both Sean and Eoghain will bring huge knowledge, experience
and insights to their new roles and everybody in Radio Kerry looks forward to having them on board.
Photographs attached of both Sean O Sullivan and Eoghain Fitzgerald.
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LEGAL MATTERS CORNER
MC GILLICUDDY ANSWERS YOUR LEGAL QUERIES
POT HOLES AND LIABILITY.
Mark has his own business and drives on the roads all over the country every day, its vital for his business that his van is in top condition as he its off the road he is losing money. Recently he was driving and hit a large pothole badly damaging his tyres and suspension and keeping his van off the road for three days.
So lets see what can Mark do to try and recoup his lost earnings to his car and business. The Law can be quite complicated here to try and determine who has liability for Marks damaged van. It is what is identified as Misfeasance Vs. Nonfeasance. Misfeasance basically means that there was a large pothole in the ground and the Local Authority in question repaired the pothole but they repaired it badly then they should cover the costs for Mark, but, most Local Authorities can claim that Nonfeasance was in play and that the pothole was due solely to normal wear and tear on the road and that the individual should of exercised caution and therefore has to cover their own costs or start a claim with their own insurance company with no liability falling on the Authority in question. Mark can claim if the Authority were aware of the problem, fixed the pothole but did so to a substandard level in a way that left it still dangerous to the public and their vehicles. Mark should keep all the receipts for the costs he incurred to his van and loss of business and take photos of the damage and also take photos of the pothole. If he can claim that the pothole was known to the Authority and the work they carried out was not completed properly then he may recoup his costs but if the Authority can prove that it was a fresh pothole due to wear and tear then it is doubtful if Marks claim be successful. In 2007 a division of one particular Local Authority, received 218 contacts from drivers who damaged vehicles on roads that year. During that period, it paid out compensation to 168 vehicle owners totalling €41,353 — an average of nearly €250 each. It is understood most claims were for damaged tyres and wheel rims. Marks next move should be to contact his local Solicitor who can set the wheels in motion if you can excuse the pun and start up correspondence with the Local Authority to determine all the facts of the case and can bring in a private engineer to help his case if needed.
Legal Quip: You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said “Parking Fine.” Tommy Cooper
If you have any queries on this topic or any other then please contact Miriam McGillycuddy Solicitors, Derryana, Ballyard, Tralee, Co. Kerry Phone: 0667181596 or mobile 0872604753 or email at miriam.mcgillycuddy@gmail.com
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE
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ABOVE: The Kerry Hospice Foundation Coffee morning took place at Foley’s SPAR/Invea Service Station, Tralee, on Friday, left Joe Hennebery chairman Tralee branch KHF, Elaine and Norman Foley Prop, Vanessa Enright, Michelle Lynch, Simon Moynihan, Tralee Branch KHF, Noel McCarthy, KHF, Maura Sullivan Treasure Tralee branch KHF, Alan O’Sullivan, Gerard Fitzgerald, KHF, and Kieran Ahern.
ABOVE: Pictured at the ‘Sickly Come Dancing’ show by the staff of University Hospital Kerry Social Club at Ballygarry House Hotel on Friday night to raise funds for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at the Hospital.
ABOVE: Ellen Cox ballybunion and Paul McCarthy, Causeway, contestants in ‘Sickly Come Dancing’ a fantastic success by the staff of University Hospital Kerry Social Club, enjoying a dancing competition to a full house at Ballygarry House Hotel on Friday night and expected to raise 50,000 EURO in funds for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at the Hospital.
ABOVE: Ellen Cox Ballybunion and Paul McCarthy, Causeway, contestants in ‘Sickly Come Dancing’ a fantastic success by the staff of University Hospital Kerry Social Club, enjoying a dancing competition to a full house at Ballygarry House Hotel on Friday night and expected to raise 50,000 EURO in funds for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at the Hospital.
ABOVE: Mary Fitzgerald, Tralee, and Padraig McCrohan, Killarney, take to the floor in ‘Sickly Come Dancing’ a fantastic success by the staff of University Hospital Kerry Social Club, enjoying a dance competition to raise 50,000 EURO in funds for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at the Hospital.
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ABOVE: Dr. Patrica Kieran, on right of picture spoke about ‘Family and Faith’ the message during Lent at St. John the Baptist Church Tralee on Monday night, left Fr. Tadhg Fitzgerald PP. St. John’s, Tralee, Siobhan Ryle, teacher at CBS, Tralee, Dr. Patricia Kieran, Limerick, and Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch PP.
ABOVE: Deborah Meehan, and Gavin Breen, both from Tralee, contestants in ‘Sickly Come Dancing’ a fantastic success by the staff of University Hospital Kerry Social Club, enjoying a dance competition to a full house at Ballygarry House Hotel on Friday night and expected to raise 50,000 EURO in funds for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at the Hospital.
ABOVE: Noelette and Martin O’Sullivan, take to the floor in ‘Sickly Come Dancing’ a fantastic success by the staff of University Hospital Kerry Social Club, enjoying a dancing competition to a full house at Ballygarry House Hotel on Friday night and expected to raise 50,000 EURO in funds for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at the Hospital.
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‘A Tale
Grief’ by film director Noel McElligott, Tralee, a winner in the Donal Walsh Live for Life Film award ceremony at the Brandon Hotel on Friday, pictured are the production team from left Miriam Moriarty-Owens, Ann Quane (Actress) Noel McElligott (Film Director), Malcolm Willis (Cameraman) and Selina Switzer (Actress).
ABOVE: Judging the dancers for the Strictly Come Dancing show at Ballygarry House Hotel on Friday night, in aid of the Chemotherapy Day Unit, from left Mr. Tom McCormack, Elma Walsh, Aidan O’Mahony, Tim Moynihan
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
Mother’s Day Ideas
With just over one week to Mother’s Day (11th March), now is the time to plan an extra special surprise to show your Mom just how greatly she is loved. Our gift guide is full of on-trend presents that she can wear it long after Mothering Sunday has passed.
Watch with a Black Dial Watches with a dark coloured dials are a huge trend and you can get one for your Mum at any price range. If she is a bit of a fashionista stick to CLUSE, DANIEL WELLINGTON or OBAKU as they are the most popular brands on the market.
Alphabet Jewellery
Pick up an initial necklace or bracelet from the REBECCA range. These are still on a fantastic special offer (€39). Super cute charms with sentimental messages are also available to further enhance the look (€24 to €29). Our favourite charm is the “I love you to the moon and back”. So sweet.
Pretty Bracelets
Everyone should have a new pretty bracelet or two to bring their spring/summer 2018 look bang up to date. CLUSE have
a lovely range from €34.95. We also have a huge range in sterling silver and 9ct gold. If you decide to go for real gold, it MUST be yellow gold. That is a great future proof choice. Yellow gold bracelets will be a massive trend for 2018.
Funky earrings
With earrings, the French look is in. These are architectural design-led styles and are ideal for your ultra-cool Mamma. Silver, gold or rose gold, the colour doesn’t matter. It’s clean, uncomplicated design that counts. The new look is brand new in 2018, pop in for a look. All prices ranges are available and some of the coolest styles start for as little as €10!
Mum-to-be jewellery
Maybe you have a Mum-to-be in your life and you would like to give her a precious gift to remember her pregnancy... D for DIAMOND have the cutest range of Mum-to-be jewellery with darling pendants such as diamond set storks and hearts. From €55.
All these products and many more are available at John Ross Jewellers, Tralee.
Castleisland TY Students are ‘Going Places’!
Kerry native Ciara Griffin, captain of the Irish Women’s Rugby team, teamed up with students from Presentation secondary school, Castleisland Co. Kerry to promote the Bus Éireann competition for transition year students – ‘Go Places’. The March 16th deadline for entries to the competition is now fast approaching - and with just 3 weeks to go, Ciara Griffin is encouraging transition year students to enter. As part of the competition, students are being invited to submit projects – in words, photographs, or videos –about their journey to school. Whether they travel by foot, bike, car or bus – Bus Éireann want to hear about their journey. Where do they go? How do they spend that time? Who do they travel with? Who are the people and what are
the places in their community that they pass by every day, and what are their stories? Bus Éireann has operated the School Transport Scheme on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills for 50 years. Every day in Kerry, it transports 5,340 pupils to and from school on 185 buses under the scheme. That breaks down into each day 28,568kms on 289 school routes.Three lucky winners will receive an iPad and the overall winners will also receive a day trip with entry to Tayto Park for their class driven by a private coach. Six nations rugby star, Ciara Griffin, recalls her journey on the bus to Castleisland school. She said, “I remember waiting with my friends at handball alley to get the bus to Presentation School Castleisland. We always had good fun on the bus,
catching up, doing homework, sometimes we even threw the ball around! It was also a great way to make friends with people who aren’t in your class. Kerry students should definitely capture those memories. There’s only 3 weeks to go in the competition
so get your creative juices flowing!”Go Places with Bus Éireann is open to all TY students from across the Republic of Ireland. Deadline for entries is March 16th, 2018. For more information visit www.goplaceswithbe.ie
30TH ANNUAL EASTER REVISION COURSE
MON 26TH TO FRI 30TH MARCH
UPCOMING COURSES 2018
Supervised Study
After School Study Mon-Fri (4.20pm - 6.00pm)
Night Owls Study Mon-Fri (7pm - 10pm)
Saturday Study Saturdays (10am - 5.30pm)
Sunday Study Sundays (10am - 5.30pm - Starting Febuary 2018)
Oral Preparatory Courses
Sat 3rd March Intensive One Day Irish Oral Preparatory Course
Sat 10th March Intensive One Day French Oral Preparatory Course
Sat 24th March Intensive One Day Spanish Oral Preparatory Course
Sat 24th March Intensive One Day German Oral Preparatory Course
Easter Revision Courses
Mon March 26th – Fri March 30th Intensive Revision for Leaving and Junior Cert
Block Study
Mon April 2nd – Fri April 6th
Note Information can be viewed and forms downloaded from our website. www.brook eldcollege.ie (Go to application forms at top of page) at Brookfield College, Tralee & Great Southern Hotel Killarney
Supervised Study 9am-5.30pm (Easter Break)
Art History
Sat 21st April One Day Revision Course of Art History for Leaving Cert.
Agricultural Science
Sat 21st April One Day Revision Course of Agricultural Science
Chemistry
Sat 28th April One Day Intensive Revision of Organic Chemistry. (This section accounts for approximately 40% of the exam paper.)
Block Study
Mon May 28th – Fri June 1st Supervised Study 9am -5.30pm (Summer Break)
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
International Women’s Day Conference – The Brehon Hotel, Killarney
On International Women’s Day KBN invites you to celebrate the achievements of women in all spheres of life. This year’s theme, Cultural Transformation, sets out to remind us that gender equality, inclusion and diversity remains a significant challenge, one that is hindering potential competitiveness, growth and prosperity.
Our event, “Cultural Transformation” is comprised of a morning session of thought-provoking presentations held by inspirational women who are leaders in their field, followed by lunch in a dynamic networking environment. One such leader is Orla Coughlan, who over the past 25 years has teamed with business leaders in multi-cultural, global markets, focussing on acquiring and growing businesses, developing talent to lead and deliver customer centric organisations. Orla is member of the leadership team of 30% Club Ireland whose focus has become synonymous with building gender balance on boards. Her previous roles included EMEA HR Director at HP, Global Vice President HR at Activision Blizzard, and she was most recently Chief Human Resources Director at eir. On leaving eir she has become a Director of CDP
Leadership Consulting, The event is open to all and not only highlighted by strong key note speakers in the domains of women in business but also women changing the world in other spheres. Joanne O’Riordan, who will place emphasis on the need for Inclusion, is a woman who spearheaded a campaign against cuts to disability which led to her appearance on RTE’s Late Late Show. Joanne is one of seven people suffering from a rare disease known as Tetra-amelia syndrome. The Irish Times described her TV appearance as “one of the guests on the show in recent years who has made the most impact on viewers”. In 2012 Joanne received a standing ovation for her address to the United Nations on the use of Technology, where she challenging those present to build a robot for her to use. Later her brother made a film on her life titled “No Limbs No Limits”.
Tammy Darcy founder of The Shona Project has devoted her energies into ensuring that women and girls must have the tools they need to succeed. The organisation aims to educate, empower and inspire todays Irish Girls to become tomorrow’s strong, confident and content young women.
Sinead
Devlin from Belfast,
will cover the controversial topic of “Unconscious Bias”. The session investigates the unconscious feelings we have towards other people. In 2006 Sinead set up her own company, Develop Associates, delivering HR consultancy, talent management, management & leadership development and Career Coaching services to a number of public sector, SME and blue chip organisations across the UK and Ireland. Sinead has been an Emergenetics practitioner since September 2011.
The morning session kicks off with Lisa Fingleton. Lisa is the Project Coordinator of ‘Moving On’, a new employment project for women in Kerry who wish to return to work. The project supports women through training, work experience and direct links with employers.
The event will be held in The
Brehon Hotel in Killarney Thursday March 8th and starts at 9:30am until 2pm with refreshments on arrival and is open to male and female delegates. MC for the day is Fiona Stack, General Manager Kerry Radio and Fiona will also chair the panel discussion and Q&A session which will provide delegates an opportunity to engage with our female leaders.
Organisers and promoters of KBN say they are working diligently to encourage women to enter and succeed in the workforce while addressing the many barriers women still face in achieving economic success, including those that impede women’s access to capital, markets, and networking opportunities. Tickets for the event cost between €10 and €25 are available online at: https:// kbnwomensday.eventbrite.ie
Kerry ETB Training Centre is celebrating the success of Noel McElligott, Peter Morrissey & Leva Grigaite on their recent win at the Donal Walsh – livelife Competition. The Trainees, all studying on Kerry ETB Training Centres Nationally acclaimed Broadcast Production Skills –Film & TV, were thrilled with their win and to be part of the continual celebration of the life and legacy of the late Donal Walsh.
Noel McElligott took 1st prize, while Peter Morrissey took 2nd and Leva Grigaite took the 3rd place.
Success and attention is no stranger to the trainees on the Broadcast Production Skills – Film & TV course. Recent weeks have seen Trainees undertake a number of film & TV production shoots throughout the country. If you are an aspiring TV and or Film Student, why not contact the Kerry ETB Training Centre on 066 7149600 or visit www. kerryetbtrainingcentre.ie to find out more.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...
Great Beauty Event This Sunday Afternoon... Beyond The Glam.
Beyond The Glam is coming to Benners Hotel Tralee this Sunday from 3-6pm! After a sell out initial event Beautiful Favourites in January, Rebecca Shortt, a local Makeup Artist, is bringing her Beyond The Glam event to the people of Tralee! Beyond The Glam is an afternoon of all things beauty, Makeup & Skincare for anyone who is interested in learning some tips, tricks and just enjoying an afternoon of it all! There will be gift bags for everyone who attends with products that Rebecca uses and recommends,from brands such as Blank Canvas Cosmetics, Wet n Wild, House of Glamour and more! There are lots of spot prizes to be won throughout the afternoon Tickets are available on Eventbrite online “Beyond The Glam” or in Benners Hotel Tralee!
Popular sports complex Easter Swimming camp is nearly booked out!
According to Evan Scott of the Tralee Sports Complex “Easter swimming camp is returning again this year. This is a great opportunity for any children in levels 1-6 to develop their aquatic skill, during this intense one week course with the I.T.Tralee.
While levels 1& 2 , and 5 & 6 are completely booked up, we still have places remaining in Level 3 & 4 and at €35 per child this is great value and an opportunity not to be missed!!
So give the Sports complex a call on 066-7126442
“We are having our parents council table quiz which takes place on Thursday the 8th of March at 7.30pm. This will be a great night for all ages to pit their general knowledge skills on a wide range of questions. We as a parents council have decided to hold our quiz in the Centenary Hall in Mounthawk again this year to accommodate all age groups. I would urge all the younger generation to come along on the night and prove to the older generation that they do indeed know more than them. Refreshments available on the night.”
NearlySoldOut!
COMPETITION TIME
WIN A FAMILY PASS FOR A NIGHT AT THE DOGS !
Kingdom Greyhound Stadium are giving away 2 family passes each week in the month of March.
This time of year families can be busy with Confirmations and Communions and the Stadium have also opened specifically on Thursday 22nd March to facilitate requests from parents who are celebrating Confirmations. The Greyhound track opens on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays each week and has excellent Restaurant and Bar facilities to suit all budgets.
To win one of the family passes , simply go to KIngdom Greyhound Stadium on Facebook and like , share and comment on the Competition Post. (Winners announced each Tuesday, T&C's apply)
Call the stadium on 061 448055
Tralee Marathon contributes over 250k to local economy! Are you running?
With an expected 1000 athletes registering, The Tralee International Marathon takes place on Sunday of St. Patrick’s weekend.
The organisers, Tralee Harriers Athletic Club of the Marathon, which includes a 5K &10k, a half marathon and a full marathon – are predicting a great turn out of athletes taking to the streets and hinterlands of Tralee on Sunday, March 18th. With a little over 2 weeks to go before this year’s event, anyone intending to take part are being encouraged to register before the race sells out. Planning ahead the next race will be The Rose of Tralee 10K on Sunday August 19th and The Valentines 10 miler on weekend of 16th February 2019
The Main sponsors of the marathon series continue to be The Kerryseye Newspaper, Byrnes Spar, The Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, Adam’s of
Tralee, along with many of the business in Tralee who sponsor trophies, Medals & T-Shirts along with Mile markers and directional signs. Interested in becoming a sponsor and getting involved with the marathon and Tralee Harriers, contact Paul on 083 4201475.
Race Director Martin Fitzgerald of Tralee Harriers “I also wish to acknowledge the huge levels of support from the people of Tralee and beyond who have demonstrated in numbers that the Tralee International Marathon series is now a firm favourite on the Irish sporting calendar. We are grateful to all of our sponsors who have supported the event and the club, with over 60% of all participants coming from outside the Kingdom the estimate is that over €250,000 has been spent by these athletes and their families in Tralee since the race series started”
Paul Griffin Tralee Harriers PRO said “The marathon series is a fundraising event for the development of the clubs training grounds, every single cent earned goes back into the club. The new lights which have been in use for two weeks, came from the races proceeds, this will make training all year round a huge advantage to the clubs athletes who are competitive on both the Munster and National stage. We will be finishing laying the current
tartan track lanes by the end of the year and addition of High jump and additional lanes early 2019, this will be funded by a mix of marathon income along with grants and loans.”
To register for this year’s Tralee International Marathon here’s the link www.register .primoevents.com/ps/ event/TraleeInternational Marathon2018
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Tralee wins Big at Brides of Kerry Awards 2018
Team Spirit & Team Bramble Cleans up the Railway line at Blennerville !
Says Catherine Dolan “ What a wonderful days work. 115 bags collected and a very happy team. Well done to all who showed up today, and cleaned this beautiful area great team spirit, so good in fact, that we plan another clean up next Friday(March 2nd), with Team Bramble, in the same area, but meeting at The Aquadome at 3, if anybody is free to give a hand. Many hands make light work, as the saying goes. How different these photos, are compared to last week’s
Michael celebrates his daughter Juliette’s Wedding last week !
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HEALTHY RECIPES
for 2018
As the first signs of spring are all around us, I got the first of the early wild garlic, on march 25th i will be in Ballyseedy woods at 10am North carpark by Ballygarry hotel if you wish to come along and collect wild garlic and learn a bit about it , all are welcome details on my facebook page Tralee culinary gangsters.com any way back to this week and two tasty fish dishes for you to try and enjoy
CRISPY FISH WITH SWEET N SOUR SAUCE
Most Chinese-takeout sweet-and-sour sauces are bright red, gluey and sugary. this version is light as well as a little spicy, which allows the fresh, briny flavor of the crispy fish to come through
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup of chicken stock
• 1/4 cup soya sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vineager
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• 2 tablespoons sherry
METHOD
• 1 tablespoon chilli sauce
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 4 trout or bass fillets
1. In a small bowl, whisk the stock, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, wine, cornflour and chile sauce. In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the ginger and garlic and cook over high heat, stirring, just until fragrant, 1 minute. Whisk the sauce ingredients, then add them to the pan. Simmer until the sauce is thickened and glossy, 5 minutes. Keep warm over low heat.
2. In a large nonstick pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until shimmering. Add the fish, skin side down, and press lightly with a spatula to sear the skin for 10 seconds for each fillet. Cook undisturbed over high heat until the fillets are browned and crispy at the edges and just barely opaque on top, about 5 minutes. Flip the fish and cook just until cooked through, about 1 minute longer. Transfer the fish skin side up to plates. Spoon the sauce on top, garnish with the scallions and serve with rice
ORANGE AND FENNEL ROAST COD
INGREDIENTS
• 2 fennel bulbs (about 1 pound each), including the fronds
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 2 pounds cod fillets, cut to make 4 pieces
METHOD
1. Heat the oven to 176c. Cut off the tops of the fennel bulbs and chop the leafy fronds. Cut each bulb into 8 wedges. In a large roasting pan, toss the fennel wedges with the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Spread the fennel in an even layer and roast for 25 minutes. Stir the fennel and rotate the pan so the vegetables cook evenly. Roast 15 minutes longer.
2. Meanwhile, in a glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, fennel seeds, and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the cod and marinate while the fennel roasts.
3. Remove the pan from the oven and top the fennel with the cod and its marinade. Roast until the cod is just done, about 10 minutes for 3/4-inch-thick fillets. Sprinkle the chopped fennel fronds over the cod
Recipes by Chef Noel
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
Tralee International MarathonSt Patricks Weekend...
What you need to know...
What is Tralee International Marathon?
A multiple event race inc. Full Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5k & 10K.
How do I enter?
Entry at https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/ TraleeInternationalMarathon2018
What is the entry fee?
The online entry fee is
€50 for the full marathon, €40 for the half marathon, €30 for the 10K €20 for the 5K
When is the event taking place?
The event takes place on Sunday 18th March 2018. 9:30 am for the Full and Half 10:00 am for the 5k and 10K
Where do I get my race number?
Race number collection is from the Rose Hotel 10am to 8pm on St. Patricks Day and from 7.30am to 8.45am on Sunday 18th
What does my entry fee to Tralee Marathon include?
Your fee covers the following:
• Race entry
• Finishers T-shirt
• Finishers Medal
• Timing Chip
• Fruit and light refreshments after the event
• Water, first aid stations and toilets are available along the route
What is the route?
The 5 and 10K is a looped route as is the Half and Full marathon. Details of the route and a route map can be found on www.traleemarathon.com and on our Facebook page.
Where is the Race Start and Finish Line?
The start and finish line is located at Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre on the south side of the town.
Are there Pacers?
Yes, Kerry Crusaders are providing pacers
Half – 1.30
Full – 3:30, 4:00 4.15 & 4:30
Is the race being timed?
Ronan and Myrunresults.ie again this year are doing the timing
How is the race signposted?
The 5K and 10K is a looped route and KM posted along the route
The Full and Half is also Looped and Mile posted along the route
Are there Water stations/First Aid?
Yes, there are Water stations roughly every 3 miles and First Aid facilities at the start/ finish line with an ambulance following the route
Is there parking at the start and finish line?
There is NO parking at the start & finish lines the course. Use the Rose Hotel, Brandon Car park
Are there prizes?
Along with your bespoke medal and T-shirt a commemorative Glass Trophy will go to the top Three Men and women across the line in each race.
Commemorative trophies will go to the Male and Female winners of the 40, 45, 50, 55, 60+ groups
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I HOPE YOU’RE ALL HAVING A GREAT (WARM) WEEK.
You all know House of Glamour is my go to for my nails, but what I haven’t told you is that you can actually train to be a Nail Technician there too!
House of Glamour runs Brillbird Certified Nail courses, for all levels.
The Beginners Nail Course is starting Sunday 11th March, there is no prior knowledge required. It is on every Sunday for four weeks from 11am5pm. You get a full Brillbird kit included in the price and there is a payment plan available.
At the end of the course you will receive a BrillBird
Certification which is fully recognised by Insurance! Places are limited so if you’ve any other questions you can call to House Of Glamour and they will be happy to help!
If you’ve always wanted to be a trained nail technician, why not try this course, invest in yourself!
I hope you all enjoyed last week’s February Favourites, there will be more faves next month! I’m excited already!
Now a bit of news, if you follow me on Instagram you probably already know this, buuuuuuttttt….. I have decided to go do a bit of travels and live in Australia for a while - Until Christmas really. I’m going to Thailand solo first, because I fell in love with it last summer & I am going to be doing a bit of work there (see more about that on my fitness column) After Thailand I’m off to Sydney! No dates are fully confirmed yet but it will be end of March start of April time. I AM SO EXCITED!!!
Makeup Appointment wise, I am taking appointments for the month of March and my book is open for Christmas/New Years 2018. So if you want to make an appointment you’re best off to message me on Facebook (Rebecca Shortt Makeup) Event wise, Beyond The Glam (on this Sunday in Benners Hotel) will be the last event I will be doing before I go! The next one will probably be December/January 2019! Tickets for Beyond The Glam are still available online or in Benners Hotel Tralee. I will continue to write this page every week from wherever I am so I’m excited to bring new and exciting content to you all!
So that’s it for this week! Hope you all enjoyed this week’s light hearted post! Have a great weekend and I’ll be back here next week with more beauty related goodness! If you want to contact me for an event, collaboration or just to say hi you can email me at Bexblahbeauty@gmail.com or through any social media,
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I hope you all have an amazing week!
Rebecca
BEXBLAHFITNESS!
HELLO MY STRONG STRONG FRIENDS!
I HOPE YOU’RE ALL HAVING THE MOST AMAZING WEEK!
This week I have a bit of news… this fitness column is about to get very very exciting!!
I have decided to go travelling for the rest of 2018, with some very exciting things planned along the way… First stop? Titan Fitness in Phuket Thailand!!
I can’t actually believe I’m saying this but, I will be working with Titan, documenting my experience for two weeks at their bootcamp in Phuket! All for this column!
What is Titan Fitness you ask? Titan Fitness Camp was founded in 2013 and is located in the center of Phuket Island in a very unique area where Fitness and Martial Arts is practiced regularly. Currently Titan Fitness Camp is one of the largest Fitness camps in Thailand and South East Asia. The Fitness camp is divided into an outdoor training Fitness facility, Indoor Gym, Strongman area and assault course, Healths Kitchen and accommodation. Further more Titan has a three storey indoor gym with a Gear Shop
plus onsite accommodation. The indoor gym has a protein bar and gear shop located in the reception.
So yeah, I have wanted to do this kind of thing for SO long, I’ve been following their page on Facebook and Instagram for absolutely ages. I can’t wait to share my experience with you all! I will be talking about everything, my experience, the facilites, the trainers, the accomodation - everything! I am going to have the trainers guest write pieces for this column and do a Q&A to answer any questions anyone might have!
I am doing this alone so I’m very excited to meet new like minded people. Apparently there are a good few Irish in the camp at the moment.
Of course I will be completely honest about my experience and all views and opinions will be my own. Transparency is key!
I will be heading to Titan in the
end of March/start of April so I will have lots more then! Just said I would update you all on my very very exciting news!
If anyone is interested in learning more, you can search ‘Titan Fitness’ on google, Facebook or Instagram. Or send me an email (rebecca.shortt94@ gmail.com) and I can direct you further!
IT’S ONLY A JOKE
YOU CAN REALLY SEE HOW MUCH TRUMP CARES ABOUT CREATING JOBS IN THIS COUNTRY
The White House seems to always be hiring.
A WOMAN TURNS TO HER HUSBAND SITTING IN CHURCH ONE SUNDAY MORNING AND QUIETLY SAYS,
I’ve just let out a silent fart! What should I do?” Her husband leans over to her and replies, “Get a new battery for your hearing aid.”
PEOPLE IN DUBAI DON’T LIKE “THE FLINTSTONES”
But people in Abu Dhabi Do
A BRIT LANDS IN SYDNEY, AND IS AWAITING PASSPORT CONTROL
His turn comes and he steps to the agent. The agent asks his name, and the Brit gives it. The agent asks his occupation, and the Brit gives it.
The agent asks, “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?”
The Brit responds, “Right, so that’s still a requirement?”
WHAT DO YOU CALL A MEXICAN BODYBUILDER WHO HAS RUN OUT OF SUPPLEMENTS?
No Whey Jose
A SON OF A WEALTHY ARAB PRINCE GOES TO COLLEGE IN EUROPE
After a few months he gets a letter from his father asking how he is, and how’s college life, etc.
And he replies to his father: “oh, everything is fine here, but it is really strange, most people here come to college by train and bus, and I’m the only one driving a golden Ferrari every day to classes”
And after a few days, he gets a letter from his father with a black credit card inside and a note saying: “Son, dont humiliate the family, here’s the unlimited credit card, buy yourself a train too!”
IT’S THE FIRST WORLD WAR, AND A FRENCH BATTALION AND A GERMAN BATTALION FACE EACH OTHER IN THE TRENCHES.
It’s a rather slow day, and the Krauts sit bored in their trenches. Then, a young corporal speaks: “We really need to kill more frenchies! What can we do to lure them out?” A young recruit asks, “What is a typical french name?” Another answers, “Pierre.” The young recruit gets up, puts his rifle on the edge of the trench, aims, then shouts, “Pierre!!” From the other trench, a blue helmed head pops up, and answeres, “Oui?” Bang! The frenchman falls over dead. The german shouts again, “Pierre!!” Another french man looks up, asking “Oui?” Bang! He is dead as well. This continues for another half an hour, with the germans having a whale of a good time. The french commanders stick their heads together. “This can’t continue! Our men are dying like flies!” “Can’t we turn that tactic on them, as well?” The french think. “What’s a typical German name?” “Erich.” They decide to try it out immediatly. They send a soldier out with their new master plan. He get’s his rifle, nervously peeks out of the trench at the german line, then shouts: “Erich!!” Nothing happens. He shouts again, “Erich!!” Still, no answer. Slightly annoyed, he shouts louder. “ERICH!!” From the other side, a german voice in french asks, “Is that you, Pierre?” The french soldier looks up, “Oui!!”,and Bang, get’s shot.
Know any funny Jokes?
Kerry Athletes bring home 4 at Cross-Country Championships
Qualifiers from North and South Munster Post-Primary Schools competitions competed in the Munster Schools Cross-Country Championships which were held at Waterford I.T. on Friday 23rd February. The course was dry underfoot and hilly, making for fast racing. Well done to all who competed and congratulations to our Kerry athletes who came home with four medals:
Minor Boys 2500m
4. Cian Spillane - Pres. Milltown
Junior Girls 2500m
Inter Girls 3000m
2. Niamh O’Mahony - Presentation Tralee
Inter Boys 5000m
4. Oisin Spillane - Mercy Mounthawk
All-Ireland Schools Cross-Country Championships will be held on Saturday 10th March, again at Waterford I.T.
photos from Damien McLoughlin of Tralee CBS competitors.
3. Shauna McCarthy - Killorglin Community College
REGULAR COLUMNS
CLINICS HELD ON THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
6:00pm Walsh's Bar, Knocknagoshel
6:30pm The Sportsfield Bar, Brosna
7:10pm O'Brien's, Duagh
7:40pm Speedy's Bar, Moyvane
8:15pm Swanky Bar, Tarbert
8:35pm Finucane's Bar, Ballylongford
8:50pm Jack J's, Astee
9:10pm Kilcooley's, Ballybunion
9:35pm Lowes Bar, Ballyduff
9:50pm McHale's, Causeway
10:10pm Kirby's Bar, Ballyheigue
10:20pm An Tochan Ban, Kilmoyley
10:40pm Kate Brown's, Ardfert
10:45pm Kirby's, Ardfert
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: MATERNITY LEAVE
Question
I recently started working in a new job on a part-time basis. I have just learned that I am pregnant – will I be entitled to maternity leave?
Answer
If you are pregnant while in employment, you are entitled to take maternity leave. The entitlement to a basic period of maternity leave from employment applies to all female employees (including casual workers), regardless of how long you have been working for the organisation or the number of hours you work per week. You are also entitled to additional unpaid maternity leave. The Maternity Protection Acts 1994 and 2004 provide your statutory minimum entitlements in relation to maternity at work, including maternity leave.
You are entitled to 26 weeks’ maternity leave together with 16 weeks additional unpaid maternity leave, which begins immediately after the end of maternity leave. Your entitlement to pay and superannuation (pension payments) during maternity leave depends on the terms of your contract of employment. Employers are not obliged to pay women who are on maternity leave. You may qualify for Maternity Benefit from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) if you have enough PRSI contributions. However an employee’s contract could provide for additional rights to payment during the leave period, so that, for example, the employee could receive full pay less the amount of Maternity Benefit payable.
If you have a dispute with your employer about maternity leave or if you have been dismissed due to a matter connected with your pregnancy or for claiming your rights under maternity leave legislation, you may make a complaint within six months of the dispute or complaint occurring. You must use the online complaint form available on workplacerelations.ie. The time limit may be extended for up to a further six months, but only where there is a reasonable cause which prevented the complaint being brought within the normal time limit. You should apply for Maternity Benefit at least six weeks before your baby’s due date. Apply to the Maternity Benefit Section of the DEASP.
TORQUING CARS!
CARZONE’S TOP TIPS FOR DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICY CONDITIONS
Temperatures are dropping across the country and heavy snow fall and ice is forecast in the coming days. Driving in these conditions can be unsettling and dangerous, preparation is key to staying safe on the roads in this hazardous weather. Black ice can cause skidding, low sunlight reflects off the snow dazzling drivers and radiators can freeze. With that in mind, here’s some tips from Carzone to stay safe and survive some of the worst conditions you’ll find on Irish roads.
Driving in Snow and Ice
• Only drive when it’s necessary!
• Plan your route: Stick to the main roads which are safer and more likely to be gritted.
• Get a full tank of fuel: Then if you do happen to get stranded you can keep the engine running to keep warm.
• Bring a bag of supplies: Be prepared for any problems or delays. Bring food, water, warm clothes, a blanket, torch, first aid kit, fully charged mobile phone, jump leads, shovel, ice scraper, de-icing fluid and grit/sand/cat litter (for traction if you get stuck)
• Make sure your car is fit to travel: Check basic items, like all your fluids are topped up and your tyres aren’t worn out.
• Clear the entire windscreen with de-icer fluid or scraper, not just a peephole: Make sure the window wipers aren’t stuck to the window. Also clear the side and rear mirrors, front and back lights, door mirrors and number plate.
• Clear any snow off the roof of your car: This can easily slide down while driving and block your view again.
• Steer, accelerate and brake smoothly: Abrupt changes and manoeuvres can result in loss of grip and control.
• Listen to the surface: If the sudden crunch of driving on snow stops, you may be on ice.
• If you skid: Don’t break, this may prolong the skid. Take your foot of the accelerator and way for the skid to stop. If you begin to spin, steer in the car in the direction the rear of your car is sliding. Don’t overcorrect, or you’ll need to turn in the opposite direction
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO ?
I drive a 151 Honda Civic 1.6 diesel, bought new, 120k on the clock; 40k/45k per year, three-quarters motorway driving; 65mpg from car, no children at the moment. My wife has the main family car. Should I drive my car into ground (Honda are bullet-proof) or should I update my car? It’s only used as a commuter car so if I update I’m open to selling it privately or trade in with a dealer. Any model or size car will do as long as it’s reliable and good economically. I don’t want to be paying out serious money to just put up 40k a year. Aidan and Eddie
say .....
Sorry to be blunt but 45k a year is serious mileage and our instinct is for you to change.
You are doing phenomenally on MPG so the advice is, trade in against the newly arrived 1.6-litre diesel Civic. If it ain’t broken, don’t fix. (Indo Motoring )
CAR ADVICE WITH HONEST JOHN – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
If your car has developed a fault, turn to Honest John by emailing honestadvice@telegraph.co.uk
Sting in the tale?
As replacement tyres for my 2007 Volvo XC70 AWD, would the new Michelin Cross Climate Plus have an advantage over the (original equipment) Pirelli Scorpion M+S? The latest Pirellis continue to perform well, but the Michelins seem to be getting very good reviews. GB
The matter might be decided by what is available in the right size. Michelin Cross Climates score with their compliance, quietness, good steering feel and performance in mud, as well as their cold weather virtues.
TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER
FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR
A BLACK WEEK IN GREEN AND GOLD LAND:
There are weeks, thankfully very rarely, when you wonder what is the point of sport and even more so, writing about it? This was one of these weeks.
By now most people will have read about the death of two exemplary young persons who had a huge interest in sport. Aodhan O’Connor from Dingle was like many in this county talented in a number of sports. But soccer was his favourite and that is where I knew him from for the last few years.
The Camp Juniors player was a member of the Kerry Emerging Talent programme for the last few years and played for Kerry in the Galway and Kennedy Cups. This season he had helped the Camp Juniors 15’s team to reach the Last 8 of their National Cup, from over 300 teams that set out in that age group. This was unknown territory for Camp.
Last Monday week Aodhan was signed for the Kerry under 15’s League of Ireland team on a night that his mother told me was one of his proudest.
But tragically his life was cut short following an accidental clash playing football for his school. He passed away at CUH after the wonderfully generous gesture by his parents to donate his organs. And at this stage we must remember the other player who was involved and who did nothing wrong. What happened is something that no family should ever have to face but also something that his teammates in both codes should never have to deal with. And it’s a credit to them and all involved in the teams in how they conducted themselves during a tough week.
In Killarney the death of young Amy O’Connor who battled cancer so bravely deeply saddened the town. People might remember Amy as the young girl who helped Dr Crokes captain Johnny Buckley lift the Andy Merrigan Cup for winning the All Ireland Club title. Amy was also a member of Killarney Celtic and played with the girls’ team. One of the things everyone remembers about Amy is her smile. The way she dealt with what life threw at her is a lesson those of us much older could learn from her. So now back to the point of sport and the sporting family. And I say
the sporting family as that is what it is this week. Not the soccer family or the football family but the sporting family. Sport was very important to both these young people. Sport gave them a wider circle of friends, sport showed them the joy of winning and the hurt of losing. Watching and playing sport was something these two lovely young children did with their families. And as a writer about sport hopefully I give people some enjoyment and a chance for a little time out to read and agree, or disagree, with what I write. So while a week like this makes you question everything and ask why do things like this happen these are questions we will never get answers to. But more importantly us adults who are involved in sport and especially underage sports must never forget what is important – providing sport for boy and girls to play. The positives of properly organised sport by which I mean all players are treated with respect, all players at the younger ages given equal game time irrespective of ability, all players are encouraged as they get older to play to their highest potential but sport can never become only about the elite. It has to be open to all. And no young player should be told not to play any sport. What sport they play has to be their choice and that of their parents. Very rarely bad things happen and very rarely young children’s lives are cut short. After this week the playing fields of heaven have two extra angels playing on them. We will always remember them and what the joy they gave us during their must to brief stay with us. It is now up to us to honour their memory.
FINALLY: As a sports writer I am probably guilty of this myself but I am calling on all sports journalists to stop using headlines like a certain sporting event is ‘Life and Death’. It’s not. It’s important yes but there are other terms to use and like I say I have probably been guilty in the past.
GOOD WEEK ON THE COURT FOR TRALEE TEAMS:
It was a good week for Tralee on the basketball courts for two Tralee teams. Garvey’s Tralee Warriors kept their SuperLeague ambitions alive with a vital win while the girls of the Presentation School
were crowned All Ireland u16 B champions. The girls were decisive 47-14 winners over St Paul’s from Oughterard in the National Basketball Arena to follow on from their All Ireland Schools Cup win earlier this year. While scores were hard to come by early on the Tralee side led 8-2 at the end of the first quarter. The Kerry side began to dominate in the second quarter led by MVP Rachel Killgallen and were dominating on both boards. By the end of the third quarter the game was effectively over as the Pres led 30-11 and the added a further 17 points to their opponents 3 in the final quarter to be crowned All Ireland champions. The victorious squad and scorers are: Rachel Killgallen 14, Aisling O’Connell 13, Maryanne Fleming 10, Sinead Barrett 8, Lisa Curren2, Aoife Hickey, Alannah O’Sullivan and Mary O’Connell.
WARRIORS ROLL OVER THUNDER:
A capacity crowd at the Tralee Sports Complex witnessed another thrilling but nail-biting win by the Warriors to keep their SuperLeague hopes alive. The win over Swords Thunder, one of their title rivals came courtesy of a Pantovic hook shot with just over 10 seconds to play. And the 74-73 win had the Warriors level at the top and one of 5 teams that can still win the title. Warriors led 17-13 at the end of the first quarters and the game remained tight to the half with the visitors now leading by 3 points 40-37. Worryingly for the home side Swords then hit 14 points without reply to lead by 15 before Kieran Donaghy began the fight back from the Warriors and a three from Pemberton left just 8 between the sides as they entered the last ten minutes.
The Warriors now had the momentum and Pemberton hit four three’s in a row as the game tightened right up. Going into that last few seconds the Warriors were still a point down before Pantovic became the hero not just soring the winner but then stopping Westbrooks who had a chance to steal the win from the Tralee side with 6 seconds to play.
For the Warriors Trea Pemberton hit 22 points followed by Goran Pantovic on 18 and Kieran Donaghy on 15.
The Warriors have a huge game
in Dublin this Saturday night when they take on League and Cup champions Black Amber Templeogue, their second last game of the regular season.
*WITH THE BEAST FROM THE EAST SET TO MEET STORM EMMA ANY PREVIEWS HERE ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT. (The Beast from the East meets Storm Emma sounds like the preview of a UFC fight).
CYCLING SEASON GETS UNDERWAY:
Cyclists have been itching to get back to racing and they have that opportunity this Sunday with the Manor West Hotel Lacey Cup. Registration is at the hotel from 10.30 with the race getting underway around 12 from Poffs Garage on the Dingle Road. After 75km the winners will cross the finishing line on the Tralee Killorglin road around 2.15pm.
THE JAMES HOBBERT MEMORIAL BOYS U17 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT:
The James Hobbert Memorial Boys U17 Tournament takes place at Moyderwell and Presentation Gym Tralee on Saturday next the 3rd March. The club will host the annual event and it features teams from Kerry, Cork, Dublin, Galway and Sligo. Action gets underway with two groups playing at both venues from 9.30am, with round robin games taking place on the half hour up to 2.00pm. The top two in each group will go into the semi- finals with the third place in each group facing off in the Plate Final at 4.00pm. The Overall Final will take place at 4.30pm. Group A includes St. Brendan’s, St. Mary’s, Fr. Mathews, Liffey Celtics and Sligo All Stars and will play their games at Moyderwell. Group B comprises Tralee Imperials, KCYMS, Neptune, Titians of Galway and Bobcats and will play at Presentation Gym, Tralee. The club looks forward to welcoming all the teams and their families and friends to this great event.
ONE OF THE BIGGEST NIGHTS OF THE YEAR AT THE TRACK:
This Friday night the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium hosts one of its biggest nights of the year with the final of the GMHD.ie Juvenile Classic due to take place. There will also be a top class supporting card of 12 races. On the night there is also a fundraiser for Faha National School and a Buster Race for the Castleisland Coursing Club. With lots of confirmation parties and music after racing it promises to be a great night. Gates open at 6.30pm with the first race off at 7.42pm. The track is also taking entries for the William Costello Construction Coursing bred stake for open novices over 325 yards. This starts on March 31st. Entries are also being sought for the John and Mary Dowling Memorial A1 current 570 yards that begins on March 23rd and the Lee Strand 550 yards or confined A3 greyhounds starting on Friday,
with “The Voice” Pat Harnett
TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER
April 21st. To enter any of these stakes please call the Racing Office on 061 448057.
ST BRENDAN’S PARK FC NEWSACADEMY REGISTRATION 2018:
Parents of our academy players please note that the 2018 Academy Registration date for existing members is on Saturday 03 March 2018 from 10:30am to 12:30pm at our clubrooms at Christy Leahy Park. A parent/guardian must attend in person to sign the membership forms and supporting documentation in the presence of a club official. This registration session is being held in advance of the open registration session that will take place at a later date. This allows existing members/ players to secure their place in our Academy for the 2018 season. Any existing member/ player that is not registered on the 03 March 2018 cannot be guaranteed a place in our Academy for the forthcoming season so it is essential that you take note of this. We have to restrict membership numbers according to the number of volunteers available to coach at our Academy sessions. (Parents: If you would like to coach at our club please tell us on registration day). The open registration day will allow parents an opportunity to register new players in our academy, places will be made available on a ”first come first serve basis” subject to the club having a sufficient number of volunteer coaches. The fees for the 2018 Academy season are the same as last season: €80 for the first child, €50 for a second child from the same family and €35 for a third child and any other children from the same family. Each player is also required to bring €2 for each academy session which contributes greatly towards the costs of purchasing training equipment and maintaining our club facilities.
As an added bonus all existing members will receive a club crested O’Neill’s Backpack as part of their new membership package for 2018. New members/players will receive a club kit but no backpack. Existing members that need a new kit can arrange to purchase a kit from the club shop.
Note: The academy is for players from u6 to u10 age groups. Players born in 2008 will continue in our academy until the Autumn after which they leave the academy and progress to the u11 schoolboy/ schoolgirls league. The full academy season will return on Saturday March 24th 2018 and continue until the end of October with a short summer break planned in July as in previous seasons.
DYNAMOS NEWS:
Training will continue this coming Friday evening March 2nd at the IT Tralee astro pitch, commencing at 6 pm. Those to impress last Friday evening in the bitter cold winds were Farran Ó Dálaigh, Ben Murphy, Eoghan Ó Dálaigh, Darragh Grayson and John Leen. Remember to bring a nice warm hat and as the evenings are getting
quite chilly and in the interests of hygiene we also encourage all youngsters to bring their own water. The €2 also covers the cost of pitch rental and lighting. Of course, the Academy would like to welcome any new and young budding stars from the ages of 5 up to the ages of 10. Many thanks to coaches Noel, Tony, Chris and Roland for looking after the youngsters on Friday evening last. Tralee Dynamos are starting a Last Man Standing Fundraiser with a e500 first prize and entry only costs e10. Details and rules are available from any club committee member.
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS:
Qualifiers from the North and South Munster Post Primary Schools competitions took part in the Munster championships in the Waterford IT. Raced on a dry underfoot and hilly course the following Tralee athletes came home with medals – in the Inter Girls 3000 meters Niamh O’Mahony was third while in the Inter Boys 5000m Oisin Spillane from Mercy Mounthawk was 4th. The All Ireland Schools CrossCountry Championships will be held on Saturday March 10th, again at Waterford IT.
CIRCUIT OF KERRY
SET FOR BUMPER ENTRY:
Entries have opened for Rose Hotel Circuit of Kerry with organiser Kerry Motor Club predicting a bumper entry for April 8 event.
As a counting round of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship and the Top Part West Coast Championship the Tralee-based is on target to attract a star-studded entry for the rally. The opening round of the West Coast Championship took place in Nenagh, County Tipperary in early February where local ace Roy White took the laurels. The Ford Fiesta World Rally Car driver has already outlined his plans to contest the entire Triton series after finishing runner-up last year and winning the title in 2016. The opening round of the series is the Mayo Motor Sports Club Achill Rally on March 10 after which Kerry Motor Club will get a better indication of who is committing to the series and who is likely to arrive in Tralee the weekend after the Easter break.
Regardless, those who do register for Circuit of Kerry are in for a treat. Roads in West Kerry that have not been used in seven years form the backbone of the rally, with the addition of another valley stage that has not been used since the late 1990s.
New Championship in Rallying: A new championship in rallying is good news for those in the sport in the county. The Moriarty’s Centra Farranfore Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship is open to members of the Kerry and Killarney Motor Clubs. The rounds included are the Circuit of Kerry, Rally of the Lakes and Killarney Historics Rally.
GAA SHORTS:
This is a big weekend, weather permitting, for Kerry GAA with the senior men and ladies team taking on Dublin in a double header in Croke Park. It will be a big test for both sides with both coming off weekend losses.
The Kerry hurlers also face a huge game when they face Westmeath in Mullingarin their second last League Division 2A game. The senior camogie side were the big winners of the weekend defeating Clare 0-04 to 1-08 in the first round of their Littlewoods Division 3 League.
CAUSEWAY CAMOGIE CLUB AWARDS NIGHT:
Congratulations to the girls who received medals & awards on Friday night after a very successful 2017 for the club. Maurice Leahy was kept busy with medals to be presented to U12 Co. League Winners, U13 Wallis Cup Winners (Mallow) & U14 Co. Feile Winners. Special awards were also presented to the girls who won All Ireland medals with Kerry at U14, U15 & Minor. MC for the night Owen Lawlor and Maurice Leahy also complimented the club on its achievements over the last year.
PARNELL’S NEWS:
The u14 players will train every Friday in March on the Astro at the IT Tralee North Campus from 7 to 8pm.Please bring e2 to cover pitch hire costs. The u14’s will have their League games later in March. Parnells gear is now available to purchase from the O’Neill’s website. South Kerry GDA David O’Dea is organising the Hurley/ Helmet/Sliotar scheme again this year. The discounted equipment must be paid for in advance and forms are now available from the club.
Bookings are now been taken for the Easter Camp that will take place from Monday to Wednesday March 26th to 28th.
ST PAT’S NEWS:
The club is hosting a social night at The Station House this Friday, 2nd March at 6.30pm. There will be an awards night where Dara O’Cinneide will be presenting medals to our victorious U15 Town League Winners and U12 Girls County League Winners 2017. They will also be launching the new club website as well as The Dingle Way Challenge 2018, their major fundraiser for the year.
Lotto: There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 2, 13, 29 and 30. The next jackpot will be e6,400.
There was another very successful Academy last Sunday and they will be training again this weekend. The u12 boys and the u14 boys and girls are also back in training with their competitions starting in the coming weeks with the u16’s first game in on Monday March 26th.
Seniors: The seniors game against Na Gaeil was called off due to no pitch being available.
BALLYMAC NEWS:
Well done to Michelle Lynch and
Terrance O’Connor who won the Strictly Love Dancing popular vote and presented their cheque to their chosen charity –St Itas and St Joseph’s School Tralee.
In the Senior Town League it finished Ballymac 2-06 to Kerins O’Rahillys 1-19.
The 2018 Ballymac Academy gets underway on Sunday March 11th starting at 11.15am and details are available from club officers. The u16 Central Region League begins on March 26th.
There is a GAA Foundation Level Course this Saturday night March 3rd at St Michael’s Listowel from 10am to 5pm.
There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 3,5,15 and 21.
KERINS O’RAHILYS NEWS:
Well done to the senior team who won their opening Tralee Board Town League game defeating Ballymac 1-20 to 2-06. Their next outing is on March 11th away to Templenoe. The Minors also had a good win over the same opposition 4-06 to 2-08.
Work is well underway for the Strictly Club Dancing night on March 16th. Tickets are now available from the club.
The Junior Blues are back in training from this Sunday March the 4th. The squad trains at 11am in Ballyrickard. The Ladies squads are also all training.
The u14’s were defeated in the Town League going down by the minimum to Na Gaeil.
Lotto: There was no winner of the weekend’s lotto from the numbers drawn 16,18, 26 and 31.
AUSTIN STACKS NEWS:
All the underage squads will train, weather dependent, at their usual times this weekend. The u12’s had a great day out in Cork playing games in St Finbarr’s and Bishopstown. The u14’s are training indoors during the week and on Sundays at the Tralee Harriers Club. The u16’s will train on Friday and Sundays.
Scor na bPaisti: The Greater Tralee Area Scor na bPaisti will take place on Tuesday March 20th. Well done to The Rock set dancers and their coaches on winning the first county title for 30 years. They will take part in the Munster semi-finals on Saturday March 3rd in Cappamore. Maire de Barra put up a great performance in the recitation and was unlucky not to progress.
ON THE GREENS – TRALEE:
In the big competition of the weekend Liam Hussey took the win from Eamon Fitzgerald. In the Spring League qualifying Round 1 Maurice Laide was the winner from Seamus Enright.
PRAYERS
St Martin, St. Jude, St. Anthony thanks for favours
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