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Tralee Outlook

Vol. 7 Edition 20 : Thursday 15th May 2014 : www.traleeoutlook.com
The staff of Cremur Heating with Daragh O’Sé at their 30th anniversary celebrations l-r: Nessan Crean (managing director), Daragh O’Sé,
Pat Crean (director), Stash Raduanski and Cathal Kenny (sales manager).
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News Desk
Editor: Con Dennehy 087 232 6282 or Email: [email protected]
KERRY CYCLING TEAM TO CHALLENGE FOR HONOURS IN
THE 2014 RAS TAILTEANN
It will blood, sweat and gears for Kerry cyclists as they take on National
and International teams and leading International championship medal
winners in this year’s An Post Rás. The Ras, one of the most prestigious
sporting events in Ireland, runs from Sunday 18th May to Sunday 25th
May over 1,260 kilometres and 36 categorised climbs. This week Killarney
Cycling Club announced that they are to enter a Kerry team in The Ras in
partnership with Ahern’s BMW/Opel Castleisland. The epic race began in
1953 producing a number of Kerry winners including 1955 winner Gene
Mangan (Killorglin), 1956 Paudie Fitzgerald (Dingle), 1958 Mick Murphy
(Caherciveen), 1972 John Mangan (Killorglin), 1978 Seamus Kennedy and
1997 Andrew Roche.
Kerry/Ahern’s BMW/OPEL Ras Team will consist of five riders and a support
crew of three under the management of Brendan Cassidy (secretary of
Killarney Cycling Club). The team members are Matt Slattery, John Mannix,
Mike Lucey, Benny Cassidy and recent Ras Mumhan stage winner Cathal
Moynihan who cycles for Tralee Bicycle Club. TOP TEAM: Killarney Cycling Club is delighted to announce that they are to enter a Kerry team in the
The team manager is Brendan Cassidy; Soigneur - Brendan Slattery; Physio An Post RAS 2014, in partnership with Aherns BMW/OPEL. The team are pictured on Tuesday at Ahern’s
BMW/OPEL Car Sales Castleisland. Team members are Matt Slattery, John Mannix, Mike Lucey, Benny
- Cian Hogan; Mechanic- Mike Shaughnessy. The 2014 edition of the race Cassidy, Cathal Moynihan, Manager Brendan Cassidy, Soigneur Brendan Slattery, Pysio Cian Hogan,
will travel anticlockwise around Ireland, beginning in Dunboyne on Sunday Mechanic-Mike Shaughnessy. Also in Pic were Pat Ahern (Ahern’s dealer principal of BMW/OPEL Car
Sales Castleisland who presented the Cheque to Manager Brendan Casssidy. with Gordan Lunn
May 18th and featuring stage end finishes in Roscommon, Lisdoonvarna,
(Sales Manager ) and Brian Hanafin (Killarney Cycling Club).
Charleville, Cahirciveen, Clonakilty, Carrick on Suir, Baltinglass and Skerries.
The fourth stage on Wednesday May 21st from Charleville in Cork into Cahirciveen. The fifth stage leaves Caherciveen on Thursday May 22nd for
Cahirciveen has the potential to really shake up the peloton on the 180 a stage end in Carrick-on-Suir. This stage will pass through Cahirciveen,
km route. It will pass through Abbeyfeale, Farranfore, Milltown, Killorglin, Derrynane, Sneem, Kenmare, and the Caha Pass.
Glenbeigh, Caherciveen, St. Finian’s Bay, Coomanaspic, Portmagee, and
INTERNATIONAL WIN FOR SEAN TAAFFE AT OMC
WORLD CUP IN HAIRDRESSING IN FRANKFURT
Proving that they can stand head to head with
the best in the world, Sean Taaffe, the owner
of the multi award winning Sean Taaffe Hair &
Beauty Group in Tralee, Killarney and Killorglinalong with his colleagues from Team Ireland
- took 3rd place overall in the OMC World Cup
in Hairdressing in Frankfurt last weekend. This
prestigious international win, is the second major
accolade for the successful Kerry based hair and
beauty group in recent months, with their Style
Sean Taaffe, the owner of the multi award winning Sean Taaffe Director, Marta Plechowska, scooping the 2014
Hair & Beauty Group - Photographed in Frankfurtwith his hair IHF Irish Hairdresser of the Year in March
model Hannah McArdle. Photo: Absolute Studio
The OMC World Cup in Hairdressing took place
in Frankfurt, Germany from the 3rd to the 5th
of May. Over 1,300 competitors competed in 38
tests with 50 countries in the event. Four of the
Irish team, Sean Taaffe (MD of Sean Taaffe Group),
Wayne Partridge and Aaron Healy (Wayne Lloyd)
and Bridget Haren (Altamoda Salon) jointly
competed in the senior ladies progressive fashion
and cut and colour tests. As a team they scooped
a 4th placement in the progressive fashion and
3rd place overall in the World Cup.
DINGLE SKELLIG HOTEL NAMED KERRY WEDDING HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2014
The Dingle Skellig Hotel has been named Kerry
Wedding Hotel of the Year at the 2014 Hardy’s Hi
Wedding Awards. The ceremony which recognises
the very best wedding venues and suppliers
across Ireland chose the Dingle Skellig Hotel as
the overall winner for Kerry. This award comes
just months after the hotel was the winner of Best
Coastal Wedding Venue in Ireland at the 2013
RSVP Wedding Awards.
“It is an honour to be named Kerry Wedding
Hotel of the Year and Best Coastal Wedding
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Venue in Ireland,” said Graham Fitzgerald, the
hotel manager. “The Dingle Skellig has long been
established as one of Kerry’s best loved wedding
venues and it is a great source of pride for us for
this to be recognised in these awards.”
Set on the harbour shore the hotel caters for
weddings up to 250 guests. Styled in classic
elegance the hotels Skellig Suite offers panoramic
views of Dingle Bay with menus designed with a
strong focus on sourcing fresh, local produce.
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CAUSEWAY STUDENTS ARE TOP OF THE CLASS FOR
ATTENDANCE, SPORT AND COMMITMENT
The important role student’s play in the life of
a North Kerry school was highlighted at the
weekend when 190 awards were presented
at the Causeway Comprehensive School 10TH
Annual Student Awards Night. The event on
Thursday night is one of the highlights of the
year where academic, sporting, cultural and
school attendance is acknowledged. Guests of
honour at the glitzy event included the parents,
former principal John O’Regan and CEO of Kerry
Education and Training Board, Colm McEvoy.
“During the awards night we acknowledge the
efforts of students across a range of disciplines.
It’s important to acknowledge their talents in all
things they do in the school and not just in the
academic area which is central to the Causeway
Comprehensive ethos,” said Tim Leahy.
DILIGENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
First Years: Shane Donovan, Matthew Pike,
Lisa Kearney, Lauren O’Shea,Tara Moriarty,
Clodagh Henry, Eimear Quinlan.
Second Years: Kate O’Sullivan, Rachel Burke, John
Crowley, Emma O’Connor, Eva Joy, Emma Lawlor,
Morgan Lane.
Third Years: Alana O’Connor, Niamh O’Carroll,
Mateusz Tyrkiel, Laura O’Sullivan,
Eoin Kearney, Nicholas Hussey, Hannah Grace,
Jack Grace, Lunasa Parkinson, Chloe Davis, Shane
Conway, Eilish Harrington, Niamh Rid, Rose
Molyneaux.
Fifth Years: Ciaran O’Regan, Michael O’Halloran,
Calum Irvine, Eimear Kelly,
Amy O’Sullivan, Fionnula Keane, Norann Gilbert,
Jennifer Falvey.
Sixth Years: Louise Ryan, Chris Mulvihill,
Colin Dineen, Nadine O’Grady, Gary O’Brien,
Michelle O’Regan, Alanna Maunsell, Siobhan
Donegan, Peter O’Brien, Megan Sheehy, Anita
Leen, Rebecca Horgan, Shane Nolan, Kathlyn
Casey, Chloe Leen, Jenny O’Mahoney.
SPORTS AWARDS
Second Year Hurling: Barry O’Mahony.Second
Year Football: Gary Carey. U/16 Hurling: Brandon
Barrett. U/16 Football: Robert Collins.
Senior Hurling: Jordan Conway.Senior Football:
Cathal Kearney.
First Year Basketball: Caoimhe Shanahan.
Second Year Basketball: Sarah Stack. Cadet
Basketball: Amy Lynch.
Senior Basketball: Aoife
Moriarty.
MILK IT AWARDS
Cora
O’Connor,
Lisa
Kearney, Tara Moriarty,
Chloe Boyle, Roisin Teague,
Ciara Keane.
PRESSPASS AWARD
Robert Harrington.
ANTI-BULLYING TEAM
Sarah Boyle, Olivia Stack,
Matt Tyrkiel, Max Pardoe,
Rachel Griffin, David
Kissane.
CANON
WILLIE
O’CONNOR AWARD
Niamh Ní Chairealláin,
Third year students of Causeway Comprehensive Sec School who were presented with
Tara Ní Lú, Aoife Ní
100 percent Attendance Awards from former principal John O’Regan at the Causeway
Comprehensive School Awards on Thursday. Front l-r: Niamh Brouder, John O’Regan and Erin
Mhuiris.
l-r: Matt Mateusz Tyrkiel (third Student Diligence and Achievement award), Philip
100%
ATTENDANCE Rowan.BackFlaherty,
Lucille O’Sullivan (principal), Sarah Egan and Owen O’Sullivan.
SINCE SEPTEMBER 2013
First Years: Chloe Boyle,
Shauna Dineen, Kevin
Rice,
Cian
Doherty,
Rachel Murphy, Caoimhe
Fitzmaurice,
Michelle
O’Halloran, Shane Duggan,
Bryan Sheehan, Ruby
O’Riordan, Cora O’Connor,
Sarah O’Sullivan, Jack
Parker, Ryan Flynn, Kate
Buckley, David Allen,
Niamh Burke, Kerrie Daley,
Clodagh O’Carroll, Erin
Donnelly Stack.
Second Years:
Emily
Barrett, Shauna Dineen
Niamh Carlin who was the Overall Student of the Year and was presented with her award
Higgins, Clodagh Bolger,
from Ms Eileen Donegan on Thursday evening at Causeway Comprehensive School at the
Christopher Dee, John
Students awards night. L-r: John O’Regan (former principal); Niamh Carlin; Eileen Donegan
and Lucille O’Sullivan (principal).
Crowley, Sean Griffin,
Nathan Dineen, Aidan
O’Sullivan, Eric Blennerhassett, Philip Flaherty,
Leahy, Amy Fealy, Gerard
Leen, Dylan Peevers, Kate Kearney, Shane Emma Griffin, Erin Rowan. Transition Year: Colm
McElligott, Adam Dowling. Third Years: Brendan Austen O’Sullivan. Fifth Years: Chris Heffernan,
Angland, Sarah Egan, Darragh McElligott, Grace John Buckley, David Egan, Andrea Hanly, Darragh
Elmes, Carina Beirne, Niamh Brouder, James O’Connor, Sinead Butler, Eoin O’Connor, Gavin
Pike, Aoife Carlin, Darragh Stack, Clodagh Whyte, Jason Diggin. Sixth Years: Kerri O’Shea,
Walsh, Darragh Goulding, Joseph Leen, Megan Kevin Burke, Owen Lucid, Neil Beirne, Michaela
Lynch, Oran O’Connell, Laura McKenna, Owen Lacey Kennedy, Aisling Butler, Ola Serafin.
MAXOL ABBEYDORNEY WINS
ALL-IRELAND COMMUNITY AWARD
Maxol, the Irish family-owned forecourt retailer
has announced Dermot Dillane from Dillane’s
Maxol Service Station in Abbeydorney, as
one of three Republic of Ireland winners in
its first All-Ireland Community Action Awards.
“My nominated project aimed to help stop
the practice of fly dumping on local roads
in the area by running an art competition in
Abbeydorney National School, where the
school children will design the road signs
to appeal to people to stop dumping,” said
Dermot. Speaking about his reason for
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choosing an art competition to help combat
fly dumping, Dermot said: “This is an issue I feel
passionate about as do most people who live
in our community. I believe we need to raise
awareness of the issue to protect our beautiful
countryside. If the campaign is a success it will
benefit the community by stopping the fly
dumping. It will also bring the community
together by including the children of our local
school in the process. We will in turn reach out
to parents and generate greater awareness of
this problem.”
Brian Donaldson, Maxol Group Chief Operating Officer presents Dermot
Dillane, from Dillane’s Maxol Service Station Abbeydorney with his
Community Action Award.
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IT IS TIME TO THANK, VALUE AND RECOGNISE
KERRY’S VOLUNTEERS
The Kerry Volunteer Centre are encouraging the public to take part in
National Volunteering Week from the 12th to 18th May. There are over
34 events scheduled to date, ranging from coffee mornings, information
sessions, open days and hands on Volunteering projects. The message from
Kerry Volunteer Centre and captured in all events is very clear, Volunteers
deserve to be thanked, valued and recognised.
The Kerry Volunteer Centre in Tralee will host a ‘Valuing Volunteers Coffee
Morning’ on Friday 16th.
The ‘thank you’ initiative of the Kerry Volunteer Centre is simple, clever and
effective way of shining a light on those who, across the length and breath
of Kerry, are making Kerry and Ireland a better place for all of us to live in.
Echoing the thank you message locally is Kerry Autism Action’s secretary,
Hannah Lane: “Without the tireless efforts of all of our volunteers who
give up their time so generously, Kerry Autism Action and all our activities
and services to our families simply would not exist. So volunteers, during
National Volunteering Week, take some time to give yourself a pat on the
Kerry Volunteer Centre staff Geraldine Sheehan (Manager) and Linda McCarthy
launching Kerry Volunteer Week.
back and take credit for being an inspiration to us all and for making such an
impact on Kerry Autism Action. Thank You Volunteers.”
To find out how go online to www.volunteerkerry.ie, email geraldine@
volunteerkerry.ie , call 066 7117966 or visit their offices in 7 Maine Street,
Tralee.
RTÉ SPORT 2014 GAA CHAMPIONSHIP
COVERAGE….WITH TWO KERRY GAA STARS
RTÉ Sport launched its comprehensive coverage of
the 2014 GAA Championships at the weekend.
This year RTÉ’s GAA coverage will be further
enhanced by the broadcast of 20 games in high
definition (HD) and the arrival of new signing fivetime All Ireland-winning footballer with Kerry,
Tomás Ó Sé. RTÉ Two Television will broadcast a
comprehensive package of 31 live games, including
20 matches in high definition on RTÉ Two HD, across
this summer’s GAA Championships including all six
Provincial Finals, all Championship Qualifiers, four
All Ireland Senior quarter-finals plus All Ireland
Senior semi-finals and finals in both Hurling and
Football. For GAA fans summer officially kicks off
on Sunday 18th May as The Sunday Game Live
comes from Omagh where Tyrone face Down in
the Ulster Senior Football Championship. Michael
Lyster will be joined in Omagh by Colm O’Rourke,
Joe Brolly and new panellist Tomás Ó Sé. Now in
its 36th year, The Sunday Game, will also return on
Sunday, May 18th with presenter Des Cahill in the
chair. Des will be joined for highlights and analysis
of the weekend’s Football action by Ciaran Whelan,
Kevin McStay and special guest Colm Cooper.
FUNDING FOR TRALEE AND
LISTOWEL MUSEUMS
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and
the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan
TD, confirmed funding for Kerry
museums under his Department’s
Local and Regional Museums
Scheme. Minister Deenihan has
approved funding under the
scheme to The Seanchaí Centre,
Listowel (€7,450) and Kerry County
Museum, Tralee (€5,250). “A visit
to a local museum gives us the
opportunity to take a step back
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Tomas O’Se.
and to understand better where we
have come from and how our lives
have changed. Local and regional
museums play an important
educational role and are also the
custodians and guardians of much
of our important heritage. These
centres in Kerry play an important
role in our community, and I hope
that this funding can help them
enhance their exhibitions for the
public.”
OPENING OF REGENERATION
PROJECT IN TRALEE
Another stage of a major regeneration project in Tralee was officially
opened this week. Housing Minister Jan O’Sullivan cut the ribbon on
the new Mitchel’s Boherbee Services Centre. The project is a result of
interagency collaboration between a number of local statutory and nonstatutory agencies that will have a major presence within the community.
These include Tralee Town Council, An Garda Siochana, HSE, North & East
Kerry Development, KDYS, Kerry Education & Training Board, Springboard
Kerry Travellers Project and the Tralee Women’s’ Resource Centre. The
integrated services building is a focal point in the €4.2m Mitchel’s
Regeneration Project. The building, which is at full occupancy, will provide
a wide range of community, health and education services to residents.
Brian O’Connor , Mayor of Tralee Pat Hussey , Michael Scannell , Fintan Ryan TCU , Tom Curran KCC ,
Minister Jimmy Dieenan , AJ Spring and Michael McMahon with Minister of State for
Housing & Planning Jan O’Sullivan TD who formally opened the lateststep in the
Mitchels/Boherbee Regeneration project, ras an Phobail on Monday.
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MATHS AWARDS FOR TRALEE STUDENTS
The Kerry final of the Irish Junior Mathematics
Competition for 1st year students, which is
run by the Irish Maths Teachers Association
took place last Friday evening in the IT Tralee
South Campus. In total 4 Kerry schools
were represented, Meanscoil Nua an Leith
Triuigh Castlegregory, Mercy Mounthawk
Tralee, Millstreet Community School and
Presentation Listowel. Following an hour of
tackling 25 Maths questions, it was Mercy
Mounthawk Tralee who proved to be the
big winners. Matus Lukco was declared the
overall winner beating his fellow student
Tiernan Brosnan into second place by only
2 points. Lucy Walsh from Meanscoil Nua an
Leigh Triuigh finished in 3rd place just 1 point
behind. “Competition coordinator John
O’Regan praised each student stating that
each of them was a winner having qualified
for the final from their respective schools and
he hoped that they would each continue to
develop their interest in Mathematics,” said
Mike Lynch, Secretary IMTA Kerry Branch.
right: Overall winners at the Kerry Final of the
Irish Junior Mathematics Competition for 1st year
students held at IT Tralee, Back: Kathleen Hayes (IMTA
Kerry Branch Treasurer), John O Regan (Competition
coordinator) Front: Tiernan Brosnan (2nd place), Lucy
Walsh (3rd place), Matus Lukco (1st place)
CIVIC AWARD for BON
SECOURS HOSPITAL TRALEE
The Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Pat
Hussey, has presented the Bon
Secours Hospital Tralee with a
Civic Award to recognise the
recent success in being chosen
as Ireland’s Private Hospital
of the Year 2014. The Civic
Award presentation, which was
proposed by Cllr Terry O’Brien at
the April meeting of Tralee Town
Council, coincided with the start
of Phase 2 of a multi-million euro
development at the Bon Secours
Hospital Tralee. The Manager of
the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee,
Donna Roche, and her three
colleagues – Dr Síle O’Connor
(Senior Pharmacist); Mary Reidy
(Infection Control Clinical Nurse
Specialist) and Mary Nagle (Clinical
Nurse Specialist Respiratory)
attended a special reception at
the Town Hall, ahead of the last
ever monthly meeting of Tralee
Town Council. Cllr Pat Hussey
congratulated and praised the
work of the Bon Secours Hospital
staff who, he said, all contributed
towards the achievement at the
Irish Healthcare Centre Awards.
“I know this was achieved through
hard work and dedication to the
hospital and I know that Donna
Roche and her team deserve
great credit for maintaining top
class standards,” said the Mayor
of Tralee. He and his fellow
councillors each acknowledged
the role the Bon Secours Hospital
has played in supporting the
local economy through the
employment of 500 staff. Donna
Roche, who accepted theCivic
Award on behalf of all the staff at
the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee,
said: “We are honoured to receive
such a recognition from Tralee
Town Council and we are very
proud of our recent achievement
in becoming Ireland’s Private
Hospital of the Year. The award
is a testament to the hard work
and dedication of all the staff who
provide excellent care to patients
and we are looking forward to
maintaining that position into the
future.”
KERRY COUNTY LIBRARY, TRALEE
TO HOST EXHIBITION ON THE ROYAL
MUNSTER FUSILIERS ASSOCIATION
AND THE KERRY CONNECTION
Kerry County Library, Moyderwell,
Tralee, in co-operation with the
Royal Munster Fusiliers Association,
the Western Front Association, the
Great War Society and Kerry County
Library will stage an exhibition in
the Library on Friday and Saturday,
23rd and 24th May from 10.00am
to 5.00pm on the “Royal Munster
Fusiliers Association and the Kerry
connection.”
The Regiment, which was primarily
based at the military barracks in
Tralee had an association with the
town from the 1880’s to 1921and
many men from Kerry served with it
in the First World War.
The exhibition will feature maps
and posters on the First World War,
military artifacts, details of those
who were killed from the major
towns of Kerry along with a wide
range of photographs from that era.
The exhibition will also have a
number of researchers available to
assist people in tracing any relatives
they had who served with the
Regiment. If you have any photos
or other mementos of a relative
who served with the Regiment,
please bring them along so that our
researchers can view them.
CAUSEWAY GRAVEYARD PLAN GOES
OUT FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION
A planned development of a new
burial ground in Causeway is to go
out for public consultation. Kerry
County Council plans to develop
a 230 space burial ground in
Dromkeen West.
Mayor of Tralee Pat Hussey with the staff of the Bons Secours hospital which was awarded the
Best Private Hospital title at the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards at a Civic Reception at Tralee
Town Hall l-r: Mary Nagle (staff nurse), Mary Reidy (staff nurse) Donna Roche (hospital manager),
Mayor of Tralee Pat Husse, Orla Quirke (staff nurse) Sheila O’Connor (pharmacist).
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Plans for the development can be
viewed from May 12th to June 23rd
at Council Offices in Tralee, Listowel
and their website.
Submissions will be accepted until
July 7th.
STAND OUT FROM
THE CROWD...
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NEVILLE’S DOORSTEP CHALLENGE’ VISITS FIRIES
before
After
The fourth episode of the top rated TV3 series,
‘Neville’s Doorstep Challenge’, visited Firies recently.
In episode 4, aired on last Thursday night, Neville
travelled to Gurrane in Firies to surprise the Lynch’s,
Caroline and Colm and their three daughters Anna
(10) Jane (7) and Ruth (5). Caroline nominated the
spare room of the house for a makeover. One year ago
Caroline and Colm became foster parents. They take
in children between the ages of 5 and 12, however
they do not know if it will be a boy or a girl coming
to them. They wanted to create a gender neutral space that the
children could enjoy, however they found it difficult
to come up with the right design. Neville created a
happy bright and colourful space that will bring joy
to those who are fortunate enough to use it.
The makeovers are courtesy of Crown Paints,
DoneDeal and TV3. A budget of €1,000 is set to
makeover one room per show.
The Lynch’s from Firies Caroline and Colm and their three daughters
Anna (10) Jane (7) and Ruth (5).
THE GLUTEN FREE KITCHEN CO. WINS €1,000 OF ADVERTISING
AT THE TRALEE CHAMBER ALLIANCE BUSINESS EXPO THANKS
TO THE TRALEE OUTLOOK
Local
excellence
and
achievements was showcased
at the Tralee Chamber Alliance
Business Expo on Tuesday
afternoon in
The Fels Point Hotel. More that 40
stands supported the event. The
CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance,
Kieran Ruttledge, said: “The
Business Expo provided business
people with an opportunity to
network with each other and
the general public with a view
to developing their databases
while meeting with potential
customers.” All participants were
encouraged to provide special
offers and promotions on
the day. The Tralee Outlook
Magazine stand attracted a lot
of attention. “We were delighted
to be associated with this well
organized event. As a thank you
to the business community we
offered a prize of advertising and
promotion to the value of €1,000.
The response to the draw was
phenomenal. The winner was
Doireann Barrett, The Gluten Free
Kitchen Co which operates at
Unit 3 Ivy Tce, Tralee, and we wish
her continued success with her
business,” said Caoimhe Scannell
from Outlook Magazines.
Con Dennehy (Editor) and Caoimhe Scannell (Sales Executive) from the Outlook Magazine at the Tralee
Chamber Alliance Expo at the Fels Point hotel.
‘ONE DIRECTION’ FAN SET TO MEET HER IDOLS IN CROKE PARK
A Tralee ‘One Direction’ fan is off to
meet her idols in Croke Park…..thanks
to Lee Strand. Sarah Hoare has just won
two seated tickets to One Direction’s
sold out concert on Friday, May 23rd in
Croke Park. “I am excited going to the
concert. Some of my friends are going
to the concert too. I am really looking
forward to the atmosphere in Croke
Park and it’s all thanks to Lee Strand,”
said Sarah. There is one more chance
to win two seated tickets next week,
which is great news for the younger
One Direction fans, as there is no age
restriction on these tickets. Customers
of Lee Strand can enter the competition
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as many times as they like. To enter
simply collect 10 Mighty Mikey Milk
mascots featured on the side of Lee
Strand milk 1 Litre cartons or 2.5
Litre plastic bottle sleeves. Send
your name, address and telephone
number with your ten mascots to: One
Direction Competition, Lee Strand,
Ballymullen, Tralee. The closing date
for the final draw is Thursday, May
15th at 5pm.
Right: John O’Sullivan, General Manager, Lee
Strand with thirteen year old Sarah Hoare
from Tralee, the fourth winner of Lee Strand’s
One Direction Campaign for Customers!
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ALL IRELAND SCHOOLS
BASKETBALL GLORY FOR
MILLTOWN PRESENTATION
May started on a bright note for top hoop stars
in Mid Kerry when the Milltown Presentation 1st
Year Boys won their All Ireland final in UL.
In the semi final against Presentation de La Salle
College, Bagenalstown, the Milltown boys played
great basketball as a team and pulled away in
the final two quarters to run out 30-17 winners.
In the final Pres. Miltown met Colaiste Na Sceilge
of Cahersiveen who they had previously beaten
twice this year. Colaiste Na Sceilge were coached
by former Tralee Tigers legend John Teahen.
Milltown only came within two points of Colaiste
Na Sceilge in the first 3 quarters and were down by
as much as 10 points at one stage. The 4th quarter
was definitely the most exciting of the match.
Miltown finally began to push the pace and run
the ball with Shane Callaghan and Barry Keane
trying to break quickly at every opportunity. The
Cahersiveen boys appeared to tire in the fourth
quarter, and John O’ Rourke, Gabrielus Savickis,
Shane Burke and Gearoid Murphy started to show
their strength under the
boards. Sean Coffey also
began to come into the
game running the base
line and using some very
intelligent passing of the
ball.
It was a two-point game
Winning Squad: John O’Rourke, Gabrielus Savickis, Sean Coffey, Barry Keane, Shane O’ Callaghan,
for most of the quarter Shane Burke, Gearoid Murphy, Sean Tadgh Sheahan, Eoin Talbot, Mark O’ Brien, Kevin McPhee,
Dylan Forth, Mike Clifford, Daniel Kelly. Mentor: Cliona Coffey.
with Colaiste Na Sceilge
still fighting hard and
lead for the first time in the game. With less then
keeping their slim lead. However with one and 30 seconds left Colaiste Na Sceilge drove up the
a half minutes left and after a time-out Milltown court to try and level the game. Once again the
began to put on a big press and Gabrielus Savickis ball was in Lucas Paulauskas’s hands however it
knocked down a jump shot to level the game. On was not to be with John O’Rourke blocking his
the restart Milltown forced a five second violation shot over by the sideline and the buzzer sounded
after some very tight marking and turned over the to give Presentation Boys the All Ireland victory.
possession. They moved the ball allowing the clock Final score 26-24.
to trickle down and once again the ball came to It was a great win for all involved and their coaches
Gabrielus and he calmly knocked down the jump Dale Counihan and Cormac Tierney were delighted
shot from the top of the key, to give Milltown the and very proud of this great achievement.
AUSTIN STACKS GAA CLUB
NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!!!!
Austin Stacks GAA Club, based in
Tralee, is the largest GAA club in
Kerry with up to 1,000 members
across various categories and age
groups. With less than 1 in 5 of
all primary school children in the
town as regular players, and more
as members, our juvenile section in
particular is growing very rapidly
and placing a strong demand on
the club’s facilities.
“In addition, in a town with a
growing population and with a
higher than national average
unemployment rate, sports clubs
such as Austin Stacks are now
filling very important social as
well as sporting roles within our
community. Developing our off
the field offering and catering for
changing social demands is a key
goal for our club over the coming
year which we hope would be
good for the youth of Tralee as
a whole,” said Aidan O’Connor,
Chairman of
Austin Stacks GAA Club. To cater for
this significant juvenile demand,
the club is buying and developing
‘The Nun’s Field’ in Connolly Park at
a projected cost of €250,000. “This
work will begin in the coming
months and to defray the cost we
are holding a major Fundraising
night at the Kingdom Greyhound
Stadium on Friday May 23rd. We are
asking the businesses of the town
to help support us in this venture
by buying an advertisement
in our program on the night.
Your company’s logo will go on the
Austin Stacks GAA Club’s website
for the next 12 months. We will
promote supporting companies
amongst our large membership
and on our social media which
has a link to over 5,000 facebook
members. If you would like to help
us in our quest, please contact any
club officer or Aidan O’Connor on
087-7992881.”
HUMPY’S BACK!
Are you ready for a challenge….
why not try the ‘Humpy 100’. The
cycle, run by the Killorglin Cycling
Club will take place on Sunday
May 18th with sign on open at
the Killorglin Sports & Leisure at
9am and the roll out at 10am. The
huge attraction of the Humpy
100 is that it offers the cyclists 3
routes of various length. Each of
the three routes, 60km, 100km
and 130km, has its own cavalcade
of support vehicles and food
stations as well as refreshments
served at the end of the cycle. The
60km Route takes in Caragh Lake
to Glencar, Glencuttane, Beaufort
before returning to Killorglin.
The 100km Route take the same
route to Glencar before turning
off to tackle the climb of Ballagh
Beama and then Beaufort and the
Gap of Dunloe on the way back to
Killorglin.
The 130km Route heads to
Sneem after Ballagh Beama. They
will then take the main road to
Kenmare, head across the Gap
of Dunloe, onto Beaufort and
back to Killorglin. Full details on
www.killorglincycling.com or by
contacting Peter on 087-6681192
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD... To Advertise Call Caoimhe 087 121 0959
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News Desk
BEST FOOT FORWARD FOR THE DINGLE WAY CHALLENGE …ALL
IN AID OF BLENNERVILLE GAA CLUB
The public are being asked to put
their best foot forward for St. Patrick’s
GAA Club in Blennerville. The club
are hosting their second Dingle Way
Challenge on Sunday June 1st.
This year’s route will involve 3 stages
and runs from Cloghane Village to
Blennerville with stops at the Maherees
and Camp. Participants are free to
complete the entire trek or any stages
they choose and buses will be available
to return people to base camp in
Blennerville. “Money raised from this
event will be used for development
projects the club are planning to
undertake in the coming year.
Planning permission and grant aid
under the Sports Capital Programme
have been sought to develop a 60m x
30m Astroturf pitch which will provide
our stars of the future with an all year
round playing facility and will also be
used by local schools and community
groups,” said James Costello,
St.
Pat’s GAA Club chairman.
Registration can be completed online
at:
http://www.active.com/traleecokerry/walking/races/dingle-waychallenge-2014
KERRY RETAILER APPOINTED
TO NATIONAL SPAR COUNCIL
Norman Foley, owner of Foley’s SPAR
Express Castlemaine Road, Tralee,
Foley’s SPAR Express Iveragh Road
Killorglin and Foley’s SPAR Milltown has
been appointed to the National Council
of SPAR Retailers (NCSR). He was one of
a group of 12 store owners chosen from
across Ireland to represent the SPAR and
SPAR Express group of 361 independent
local retailers. “It’s a real honour to be
appointed to the NCSR. By working
closely with BWG Foods management I
hope to make the shopping experience
even better for my local customers, as
well as SPAR and SPAR Express customers
across Ireland,” said Norman. “Being part
of Ireland’s leading local retail group
brings great benefits to our customers,
staff and my business, and I’m proud to
be able to share my experience with my
fellow SPAR and SPAR Express retailers.”
Norman has been trading in Kerry
since 2003 and employs 36 people in
his stores, as well as supporting local
suppliers and community initiatives.
NORMAN FOLEY, SPAR
NEW NUMBERING STRUCTURE
FOR TOWN COUNCIL
PLANNING FILES
As a result of the merger of
the Town Councils of Tralee,
Killarney and Listowel with
Kerry County Council, there
will be a single planning
authority for the whole of
the county. As part of this,
a new numbering structure
is being put in place. From
Thursday, May 8th the new
numbering structure will be
in place.
Files relating to KillarneyTown
Council-a ‘2’ will be placed
after the year e.g. 09511 will
become 09200511.
Files relating to Tralee Town
Council-a ‘3’ will be placed
after the year e.g. 09422 will
become 09300422.
Files relating to Listowel
Town Council-a ‘4’ will be
placed after
the year e.g.
09333 will
become
09400333.
T h e r e
will be no change to the
numbering structure for
Kerry
County
Council
Planning Files.
Those wishing to access
a particular planning file,
either online or at Council
offices, will have to use the
new numbering structure to
access Town Council files.
After June 1st 2014, when the
Town Councils will cease to
exist, all files will be accessed
through
Kerry
County
Council’s web site using the
Planning Search facility.
NORTH KERRY SCHOOLS TOPS AT SCIFEST 2014 at the IT tralee
Post-primary students from schools in Kerry
attended the SciFest 2014 exhibition at the
Institute of Technology, Tralee on Thursday
for a series of one day science fairs. Students
representing
Mercy
Mounthawk
Tralee,
Intermediate School Killorglin, Coláiste na
Sceilige, Gael Cholaiste, Chiarrai, Tralee, Causeway
Comprehensive, St Brendan’s College, Killarney,
St Brigid’s Presentation, Killarney, St Michael’s
College, Listowel and the Presentation Secondary
School Tralee exhibited a range of science and
technology projects, demonstrating some
excellent innovative ideas that captured the
imagination of those in attendance. Over 200
students visited the exhibition hall in addition to
attending a keynote address by Paul McCrory of
Learning Differently. The overall competition was
won by brothers Jack, James and Harry Knoblauch
of St Brendan’s College, Killarney who received
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Niall Marley and Tiernan Brosnan from Mercy Mounthawk,
Tralee competing in the Sci Fest competition at the IT Tralee.
the SFI/Discover Science and Engineering
Best Project Award. Their project investigated
whether there is a future for microhydro electricity
in Ireland.
NORTH KERRY AWARD WINNERS
Runner-up Best Project Award: Laura Ni Eidhin,
Gael Cholaiste Chiarrai, Tra Li with her project,
Freya Casey, Breanne Barrett and Aoife Mahony from Causeway
comprehensive competing in the Sci Fest competition at the ITT
Safety on our roads.
Intel Award (Best Physical Science or Technology
Project): Breanne Barrett, Aoife Mahony and Freya
Casey (Causeway Comprehensive School).
Maths Award: Jack Wall, Padraig Logue and
Padraig Dowling (St. Michael’s College, Listowel).
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Tralee Town News
Mairead Cronin daughter of John and Mary Cronin; iveragh
Park killorglin and Allan Cane son of Graham and the late
Esther Cane, St Brendan’s Park,Tralee Who were married in
Star of the Sea Church, Cromane recently by fr. Liam O’Brien.
Written by: Kerry O’Shea 087 762 5949 or Email: [email protected]
At the Killarney Heights Hotel where Frank Hayes launched the Munster Fleadh Ceoil were Front Row L-R Marian Hussey, Sean
Kelly, Frank Hayes, Donnchadh O’Cinneide & Tadhg Creedon. Middle Row L-R Pat O’Brien, John Canty, Joan Pollard, Sheila Cantillon,
Geraldine Guilfoyle, Assumpta Uí Chathasaigh, Margaret Creedon, Anne Mangan & Maureen Dalton. Back Row L-R Tom Tobin, Katie
O’Sullivan, Eoin O’Carra, Kate Kenneally, Maurice Guilfoyle, Donough Spillane, Patsy Crowley & Siobhan McGillicuddy.
Thursday evening at the Meadowlands Hotel.
The students used the Fashion Show as a fund
raiser which will enable them to take part in
a Sailing Workshop in Fenit later on in the
summer.
On Friday evening, Stoker’s Lodge and
Restaurant in Tralee hosted a Table Quiz for
Clounalour CBS in Tralee, the same evening,
another Table Quiz was held at the Na Gaeil
GAA Club for the club’s Juvenile Section.
Tralee Rugby Football Club celebrated the
end of another season on the rugby playing
fields when they held their Annual Social at
the Grand Hotel on Saturday night. The Rugby
Club social is always one of the highlights on
the local Scene, and this year’s event was no
exception. The Slieve Mish Bar in Boherbee
hosted a Charity Wax event with funds going to
Africa. Well done to the brave contestants who
took part in this unique event.
THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE: We hear that:
*Ballybunion based Garda Mary Gardiner who
is well-known in the local basketball scene, has
become a Youtube sensation.
*Tralee Town Manager Michael McMahon has
assured Councillors
that
€11million
ringfenced
for
Tralee in the Town
Council’s budget
for 2014 will be
spent on Tralee
projects and jobs.
Mr McMahon was
responding to a
query from Cllr Ted
Fitzgerald.
*Tralee
Town
Councillors,
at
their May meeting,
have called for a
Pedestrian Crossing
to be installed at the
John Joe Sheehy
Road
following
A cheque of €5,227.32 was presented to the Recovery Haven, Haigs Terrace Tralee on Thursday by
concerns about the
Noel Hartnett and his family.the money was raised at the 5th Recovery Haven fundraising dance in
the Earl of Desmond Hotel recently. l-r: Amy; Sheila Rachel and Noel Hartnett; Marian Barnes and
heavy volumes of
Eileen Kennedy (Recovery Haven).
traffic on the road
MINISTER JAN O’SULLIVAN OPENS TRALEE
INTEGRATED SERVICES BUILDING: Minister
of State Jan O’Sullivan officially opened the
Tralee Integrated Services building Aras an
Phobail last Monday. The building which is
the hub of the John Mitchels Regeneration
Project and was completed in time, will house
the Tralee Women’s Resource Centre, Tralee
Traveller Project and the NEKD Offices. Tralee
Town Clerk Michael Scannell gave Town
Councillors an update on the John Mitchels
Regeneration Project at the May meeting of the
Town Council.
SOCIAL SCENE: This week’s programme of
events began last Thursday evening when the
Tralee Independent Women’s Writers Group
held an event to launch their new book at
Turner’s Bar in Castle Street. Controversial comic
Tommy Tiernan played a Tralee gig as part of his
‘World Tour’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, also on
Thursday evening, which was attended by an
estimated 400 fans. Style and glamour were
in plentiful supply as pupils from Gaeilscoil
Chirrai in Moyderwell held a Fashion Show on
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since the opening of the Aldi Store.
*Mayor of Tralee Cllr Pat Hussey told the
May meeting that he has asked that monies
saved from the cost of a proposed trip to
Newfoundland be used to buy three defibrillator
covers for the Town Centre.
*The Tralee Failte Probus Art Exhibition
which is currently on display at the Library in
Moyderwell continues until Saturday and is
well worth a visit.
*The lovely Carmel Russell who works in Razzle
Dazzle in The Mall, celebrated her birthday
during the week. Happy birthday Carmel.
*The Grand Hotel in Denny Street was the
venue for the zero birthday celebrations of
Martina Hanafin. Happy birthday, Martina!
*Wedding Anniversary celebrations were held
during the week for Tralee Town Councillor
Sammy Locke and his lovely wife Annie
(Enright).
*Wedding Anniversary congratulations are
sent to Richard and Helen O’Halloran from
Tralee who celebrated their 24th Wedding
Anniversary at the weekend.
*Members of Tralee Bay Swimming Club will be
out in force for their forthcoming Annual Flag
Day which takes place on Saturday, May 24th.
*The lovely and fair Therese Collins (Gillespie)
a former Rose of Tralee in 1965 celebrated her
birthday during the week, happy birthday,
Therese!
*One of the true blue Kerins O’Rahilly’s ladies,
Breda Moran, celebrated a birthday with a zero
at where else but Charlie’s Bar and Restaurant
on Friday night. Happy birthday, Breda!
*Zero birthday celebrations for Lisa O’Shea were
held at the Nightjar in the Square on Saturday
night, happy birthday, Lisa!
*Birthday celebrations were in order for wellknown Tralee man PJ Foley over the weekend.
Happy birthday, PJ!
*Maurice Griffin, who has retired from service
with Tralee Fire Station after 23 years of service,
was treated to a Retirement Party at Ballyroe
Heights Hotel.
*Joint 21st birthday celebrations for Chloe O
Sullivan and Shannon O Sullivan were held at
Nightjar in The Square.
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Tralee Town News
Written by: Kerry O’Shea 087 762 5949 or Email: [email protected]
Gearoid Breen , Chris O’Sullivan , Darren Breen and Jake Moran all Members of the Mitchels
Youth Group based at the Mitchels/Boherbee Regeneration project Cnt in Tralee sit with
Minister of State for Housing & Planning Jan O’Sullivan TD formally opened the latest jewel in
the Mitchels/Boherbee Regeneration project, ras an Phobail in Tralee.
FEILE NA BEALTAINE EVENTS AT KERRY
LIBRARY: The Library in Moyderwell is the
venue for two Feile na Bealtaine events in the
next few weeks. Artist Roisin McGuigan hosts a
Painting Workshop for beginners and seasoned
artists on Tuesday May 27th from 11.30am to
1pm. Equipment will be provided and people
are encouraged to come along and create their
own masterpiece! Twenty four hours later, Dr
Victoria Kennefick will host a workshop entitled
‘Using Your Memories to Write Great Poems’.
This workshop is limited to 12 places.
COMMUNITY GAMES AREA ATHLETICS
FINALS: St Brendan’s/ Oakpark Community
Games Athletics Evening takes place this
Thursday evening at Na Gaeil GAA Pitch with
competition for boys and girls aged 8-16. The
evening will commence at 6.30pm.
Boherbee/Clogher/Manor Community Games
Area Athletics Evening takes place tomorrow
Friday night commencing at 6.30pm. For
further information, please contact Sean on
087 7730337.
BIRTHDAY CARD: Warmest birthday greetings
are sent to that well-known Community
Activist from Ballyheigue, Risteard O’Fuairain
and the lovely Olive Lynch, originally from St
Brendan’s Park in Tralee, who both celebrate
their birthdays this week. Olive’s brother-inlaw, Peter O’Connor, now resident in New York
and originally from Lohercannon in Tralee, also
celebrates his birthday around now.
BAPTISMS IN ST JOHN’S: Congratulations are
extended to the families of the following who
were baptised in St John’s Parish recently; Ethan
Sheridan; Alanah Hannon and Ryan Lunn.
DON’T FORGET: That:
*Dr Mary McAuliffe from Duagh will present
a lecture entitled “Cumann na mBan in Ciarrai
this Thursday evening at the Kerry County
Library commencing at 7.30pm.
*The fund raising Table Quiz and Raffle for
Ballymac Celtic FC at the Halway Bar tomorrow
Friday commencing at 8.30pm.
*The next Padre Pio Mass will be celebrated on
Tuesday, May 20th at Our Lady and St Brendan’s
Church in Rock Street, commencing at 6.30pm.
*Tralee Town Council will host a Civic Reception
for Tralee Imperials Basketball Club at the Town
Council’s Offices in Princess Street this Friday
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IT was 20 years ago, on 14th May 1994, when the Aqua Dome first opened in Tralee and since then the
all-weather landmark has played a major role in putting the town on the map as a major family fun
destination. Celebrating the Aqua Dome’s 20th birthday with a splash were Kieran Ruttledge (CEO),
Mags O’Sullivan (Manager) and two Tralee youngsters, Darragh Hurley (14) and Kayleigh Ozdemir (7).
evening commencing at 7pm.
WELL DONE: To:
*The members of Tralee Garda Station led by
Superintendent Pat O’Sullivan who take part in
the Blood for Life Cycle race this week.
*Members of the Fenit Lifeboat Crew who held
a fund raiser Cycle from Tralee to Fenit and back
last Saturday.
*The Kerry Under 14 Ladies team who recorded
a fantastic Munster success over Cork and to
Molly O’Carroll (Austin Stacks), Jade Powell
(John Mitchels), Blanaid Cotter and Muirean
Moriarty (Na Gaeil) who flew the Tralee flag.
*The Kingdom County Fair Committee on
another very successful County Fair which was
held at Ballybeggan Race Course last Sunday.
This year’s fair was the 65th County Fair.
*The Kerry Minor footballers who defeated
Tipperary in the Electric Ireland Munster Minor
Semi-final at Semple Stadium last Wednesday
night, and to Jack Morgan, Cormac Coffey and
Andrew Barry who represented Tralee.
*The children of St John’s Parochial School in
Ashe Street who were confirmed by Bishop
Trevor Williams in St John’s Church of Ireland
recently.
AGM TIME: The Annual General Meeting
of Tralee Toastmasters Club will take place
on Monday, May 19th at O’Donnell’s Bar in
Mounthawk commencing at 9pm. The Annual
General Meeting of Tralee RFC will take place at
the Clubhouse in O’Dowd Park in Clahane on
Thursday, May 22 commencing at 7.30pm.
WEDDINGS IN TRALEE: Congratulations to
the following couples who were married in/or
had their Wedding Receptions in the Tralee area
recently.David Boyle and Jennifer O’Halloran
who were married in St Mary’s Church in
Ballyheigue last Friday afternoon and hosted
their Wedding Reception at Ballyroe Heights
Hotel.
*Ron Doody and Jennifer O’Connell who were
married in Clogher Parish Church last Friday
afternoon and hosted their Wedding Reception
at the Fels Point Hotel.
*James Nealon and Marguerite Lane who were
married on Saturday and hosted their Wedding
Reception at Ballyseedey Castle Hotel.
*Ger Daly and Maureen O’Connor were
married in Dromcollogher County Limerick on
Friday and hosted their Wedding Reception at
Ballygarry House Hotel and Spa.
kerry rose contestants enjoying a tour of the museum at the ashe memorial hall on their tour of kerry at the weekend. The kerry
rose selection night is on at the ballyroe heights hotel on the 23rd of may. photo by will nolan
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Business outlook
A unique blend of quality
and style at The H Factor
Why wait for the sunshine? Cheer yourself up with a cut-price purchase! Our
sale continues, with some fantastic one-off offers available in store for a limited
time only. We have reductions on wall and floor tiles, bathroom ware, shower
valves and much more. Visit our showroom in John Joe Sheehy road Tralee, and
splash out on a bargain while stocks last!
We have fantastic offers available with some interesting and creative new
suppliers. If you have an idea, we can make it a reality. Our newly refurbished
showroom is filled with the latest trends in colour and style for bathrooms and
tiles which will help transform your house into your unique home - It’s the
same incredible value with a fresh tiling twist.
Based in Tralee, County Kerry, we are a privately owned company with over
25 years experience in the tiling industry, supplying both the domestic and
commercial market with tiles and bathrooms.
Our mission statement is to provide our customers with a range of quality
tiles and other kitchen and bathroom products, extensive knowledgeable
experience in retailing tiles and bathroom ware and provide excellent customer
service, delivered at a competitive price in a friendly professional environment.
We also provide the technical information required for all wall and floor tiling
using large format and smaller tiles on any surface and for tanking wet rooms
.We believe tiles help create an ambiance in your home. They are enduring,
beautiful and will enhance the appearance of any room. Tiles are a practical and
complimentary finish to your kitchen and can create a luxurious yet functional
bathroom and work best with underfloor heating. For the latest trends and
expertise in tile finishes call in to The H Factor and sample some WOW Factor
ideas for your home . Sale ends this Saturday.
Chamber Update
Quest to retain Tidy Town Gold
Medal underway as Tralee
prepares to welcome summer
ONE hour per week for only six weeks is what it will take to help
Tralee retain the lucrative Gold Medal status in this year’s Tidy Town’s
Competition. The campaign to win the three-in-a-row is underway
since the 1st of May and local people have been invited to volunteer
to take part in the weekly clean-up events between 7pm and 8pm
every Thursday in May and June.
The CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kieran Ruttledge, said: “The hard
work and dedication of the people involved in the volunteer effort to
move towards a better Tralee has paid off in recent years and we are
fully behind the campaign to climb the Tidy Towns ladder in 2014.
It was a wonderful achievement to win consecutive Gold Medals in
2012 and 2013 and to be shortlisted in the Top 10 Tourism Towns
Awards in 2013. This year we have an added incentive to make sure
our town is looking its best when Tralee represents Ireland in the
Entente Florale Competition. A tidy Tralee will also go a long way
towards helping businesses in the tourism sector to attract more
visitors this year.” Tralee Chamber Alliance has already taken steps to
help frontline hotel and tourist sector staff with all the positive familyfriendly attractions on their doorstep.
Over 50 people, including the volunteers who will work in the Tourism
Kiosk in the Town Centre took part in a familiarisation tour of Tralee
ahead of the upcoming summer holiday season.
Organised by Tralee Chamber Alliance and the Tralee Hotel Group,
the participants enjoyed an educational and entertaining tour of the
town’s key tourist and beauty spots including the Town Park, Kerry
County Museum, Siamsa Tire Theatre, Blennerville Windmill and
Tralee Bay Wetlands. “Everyone can do some simple things to approve
the appearance of their premises such as wiping down the paintwork
and cleaning the windows but it needs to be done regularly. If we all
work together we can make Tralee a better place. A more attractive
town is good for business, so let’s help Tidy Towns achieve the Gold
medal,” added Kieran Ruttledge.
For more information on how to volunteer, please contact Joan
O’Regan at the Tralee Chamber Alliance Office, 18 Denny Street,
Tralee, email [email protected] or phone 066 7121472.
grassland event and
working demonstration
On friday the 16th of May from 11am to 2pm at Tanavalla, Listowel, Co. Kerry,
Kellihers Feed and Agri Supplies in association with Browne & Son Agri and
Grassland agro will present a working demonstration on reseeding/overseeing,
Sward Rejuvenation after first cut Silage, Working Machinery demonstration,
Mchale fusion 3 plus Intergrated Bale wrapper demo and technical advice and
discussions plus much more.
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Frontline Hotel, Tourist Attraction & Kiosk Volunteers at Kerry County Museum
during the Familiarisation Tour of Tralee
18 Denny Street, Tralee.
Tel: 066-7121472; Email: [email protected];
Web: www.tralee.ie,
www.facebook.com/tralee.ie
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political outlook
COUNCILLOR JOHN BRASSIL
ON EDUCATION MATTERS
I have been faced with many issues
of concern over the past number of
months whilst out canvassing, one of
the biggest concerns I have faced on
the doorstep is the abolition of the
Junior Cycle in its current form.
I realise that this is not normally
an issue associated with the Local
Election but it is an issue that I feel
strongly about, as a parent of three
school aged children and as Chairman
of Causeway Comprehensive School,
and in response to the concern I
have experienced from parents and
teachers alike I feel I must take this
opportunity to voice my concern.
The Minister, Ruiri Quinn is proposing
to abolish the Junior Certificate
exam based cycle and replace it with
a continual assessment model that is
less focused on end of year exams.
While I agree that there is some scope
for continual assessment I believe
the current Junior Cert exams are an
opportunity to give every student
the appropriate preparation and
experience of sitting state exams
before their Leaving certificate. The
Minister is also proposing that schools
would be self assessing, this is not
viable, and students need their work
to be externally and independently
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moderated to ensure consistency
and fairness across the board with a
national grade standard maintained.
If teachers had been properly
consulted in the process then those
with the most knowledge and
experience could have influenced
towards better reforms but this has
not been the case and the views
of teachers has been continuously
ignored throughout the process. If
re-elected to Kerry County Council
I will campaign and lobby for the
Fianna Fáil party to have as it’s core
proposal on education to abandon
this misconceived policy.
COUNTDOWN TO THE
2014 LOCAL ELECTIONS
terry O’Brien
johnnie wall
gillian wharton slattery
ted fitzgerald
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political outlook
PEOPLE BEING ASKED TO PAY
3 TIMES FOR WATER- Pa Daly
Speaking after the Government
announced details of the water
charges, Sinn Féin Tralee Town
Councillor and local election
candidate Pa Daly has once again
reiterated his party’s continued
opposition to domestic water
charges
and
household
metering.
He accused the Government of
merely moving figures around to
try and save face before the local
elections in just over 2 weeks.
“People will in effect be paying
three times for their water. Not
only are water charges being
levied but the Local Property
Tax is going to provide €486
million in subvention to Irish
Water instead of supporting local
services as it was claimed. On top
of that a considerable amount of
money has already been given to
the new entity from the Central
Exchequer. This is outrageous.
“Sinn Féin is opposed to the
introduction of domestic water
charges. It is unjust, unfair
and simply another cost to
Irish taxpayers who have been
burdened with the responsibility
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of paying back billions of Euro of
banking debt.
“I do not believe that the €240
average charge estimated by
the government is plausible.
It is suspiciously close to the
€238 average charge that was
contained in the Fine Gael
manifesto, and opposed at the
time by Labour, and I do not
believe that it takes account of
the actual costs of establishing
and running the new entity.
“Fianna
Fáil proposed
to introduce an average charge
of between €400 and €500.
These figures were arrived at by
the troika and were based on the
costs of administering the Irish
water service, and the EU Water
Directive which insists that all
of the costs of water supply are
recovered through charges.
“How then can the Government
assure us that the average
cost will be €240, including
exemptions and allowances?
“It is very likely that the waiver
scheme will disappear after a few
years just like it did with the bin
charges. Workers on low incomes
and the unemployed are among
the categories of people who will
not benefit from it.
“The abolition of the standing
charge doesn’t mean anything
given that the government have
committed to collecting an extra
€530 million from water charges.
They will achieve this by charging
a higher rate on the water used
in excess of the free allowance
given to householders.
“I fear that any apparent
commitment on water charges is
simply a fig leaf to hide Labour’s
embarrassment at reneging on
yet another election promise,
and solely designed to get the
Government parties over the
coming elections.
“We have to wait until August
for the true cost of water charges
to be announced, conveniently
after the local elections.”
Tommy Collins Independent candidate for Tralee area rural
and urbanwith his daughter Aoife and two supporters
Kerry and Bano.
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political outlook
COUNTDOWN TO THE 2014 LOCAL ELECTIONS
john Brassil
Tom mcEllistrim
tommy collins
Toireasa ferris
norma foley
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When nominations for the 2014
Municipal Elections formally closed
last Tuesday, 14 candidates declared
their intentions to run for the 9
electoral seats in the Tralee area.
When the county last went to the
polls in Local Elections in 2009, seven
seats were up for grabs in Tralee. As
a result of the abolition of the Town
Council Tralee has been awarded
two additional seats, and the extra
areas of Brosna and Knocknagoshel
have been added to the Tralee
Municipal area. Issues such as job
creation, education, the condition
of local roads, the continued doubts
about the future of rural post offices
are major areas of discussion in
these local elections.
Of the seven candidates that were
successful in 2009, six are seeking
re-election, namely Toireasa Ferris
(Sinn Fein), Jim Finucane and Pat
McCarthy (Fine Gael), Terry O’Brien
(Labour), and Norma Foley (Fianna
Fail).
Labour’s Gillian Wharton-Slattery,
who was co-opted to the Council
in 2011 following the election of
Arthur J Spring to the Dail, is also
defending her seat, while Cllr Anne
McEllistrim, who was elected for the
Tralee area in 2009, is seeking reelection in Killarney.
The party conventions of Fianna Fail
and Fine Gael created controversy.
In Fianna Fail’s case, former TD
for Kerry North, Tom McEllistrim
is seeking election in Tralee. Mr
McEllistrim who lost his Dail seat in
the 2011 General Election is back
on the campaign trail. Fianna Fail’s
ticket is very strong with outgoing
County Councillor Norma Foley a
daughter of former TD Denis Foley
and a proven worker in her own right,
and Ted Fitzgerald, an outgoing
member of Tralee Town Council for
over 40 years. Another Tralee Town
Councillor, Johnnie Wall, who had
sought the Fianna Fail nomination
but was unsuccessful, is standing
as an independent, following his
decision to quit the party.
It remains to be seen what effect Mr
Wall’s decision will have on Fianna
Fail’s overall share of the vote. A
number of Fianna Fail grassroots
members were critical of the party’s
decision to run just three candidates
in the Tralee area and believe that
with 9 seats available the party
should have run four.
Fine Gael, too had some internal
difficulties at their convention where
the party imposed a gender balance
to the ticket which resulted in the
selection of Tralee Town Councillor
and former Mayor Grace O’Donnell
from Oakpark, who joined outgoing
Councillors Jim Finucane and Pat
McCarthy.
Cllr O’Donnell’s selection left Tralee
Mayor Pat Hussey out in the cold
and he subsequently resigned his
membership of the party.
Sinn Fein are running outgoing
County Councillor Toireasa Ferris,
and Tralee Town Councillor Pa Daly,
an excellent contributor at Tralee
Town Council meetings.
Labour are expected to face a
backlash from the public following
the performance of the party and
party leader Eamonn Gilmore in
government; their ticket consists
of sitting Councillors Terry O’Brien,
Gillian
Wharton-Slattery,
and
Graham Spring, a brother of Arthur
Spring and the latest member of
the Spring dynasty to enter Kerry
politics.
Apart from Johnnie Wall, there are
two other Independent candidates
in Tralee, Tralee Town Councillor
Sammy Locke who is well-known
for his community work in the town,
and Tralee environmentalist Tommy
Collins who ran in 2009.
In 2009, the total electorate was
29,305 which made for a quota of
2,180. With the additional areas
added into the new landscape, the
quota is expected to be in the region
of 2,300 this time.
Many seasoned observers of the
Kerry political scene believe that
Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Sinn
Fein will each take two seats when
the votes are counted, Labour are
guaranteed one, and will fight it out
for the last two seats with Fianna
Fail and whichever Independent
candidate remains in the race.
Sinn Fein’s Toireasa Ferris is widely
expected to top the poll given the
party’s current strong showing
nationally and locally.
When the polling stations close,
all ballot boxes will be taken to
Killarney where the boxes will be
sorted and checked. At this stage,
the European Election votes will
remain in Killarney while the Tralee
and Listowel Area Council votes
will come to the new John Mitchels
Complex in Tralee where the count
proper will take place.
Politicians who would like to appear on Political
Outlook can Call Caoimhe 087 121 0959
pa daly
pat mccarthy
grace o’donnell
graham spring
jim finuacne
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education outlook
OUTLOOK ON THE STATE EXAMINATIONS
Good exam techniques will improve your grades
Consistent study sets you up nicely for the
state exams. However, it’s also important to
prepare your answering strategy. Candidates
who adopt a planned approach to answering
the question papers will be successful. Begin
with a detailed study of the exam timetable.
Obtain a personal copy and highlight the
days and times when you are due to sit for a
subject.
Each subject is answered in an A4 style
covered booklet. Write your exam number,
the subject and tick whether you intend
answering through Irish or English. Read
the directions on the back cover before you
write anything. Each page of the answer book
contains two margins. Only the number of
the question and each sub-question should
appear in the left-hand margin. The righthand margin is for the corrector’s use only.
Write your answers between the margins and
work neatly down the page. Write clearly and
legibly. Keep your answers well spread out
for easy reading. Number each question and
sub-question clearly in the left-hand margin
to make it easier for the corrector to follow
your work.
Don’t split questions by answering a part of
a question on one page and then the other
part a few pages further on. If you are unable
to completely answer a question leave a page
blank to which you can subsequently return.
Use diagrams, sketches and illustrations if
they enhance your answer. Small drawings
aren’t helpful and may be difficult to interpret.
Use decent size diagrams, as they are quicker
to draw and allow greater inclusion of detail.
While the presentation of your answering
won’t merit extra marks, a well-presented
script will make a favourable impression on
the corrector.
The core of any exam is the quality of your
answering. The content of your answer
to each question must be relevant to the
question asked. Read each question carefully
before deciding which ones to answer.
Tackle a good question first to settle you
down. Before answering a question list the
key points around which you will build your
answer. Be concise, accurate and relevant.
Don’t be long-winded or wordy. Waffle and
repetition will not impress the corrector.
Be familiar with the format of each paper well
before the date of each exam session. Know
how the paper is presented. What topics
are examined? How many questions must
be answered? What styles of question can
you expect on any exam paper? Familiarise
yourself with the choice available on the
paper. Is one or more question compulsory
or is there an unrestricted choice available
to you? Be particularly careful about a paper,
which is subdivided into subsections. Without
prior knowledge of such a paper you could
easily fail to address the relevant number of
questions. Over the next few weeks, as you
do past papers, and again at the exam, read
the instructions carefully. It’s a good idea to
handle a recent past paper in each subject for
physical familiarity.
Doing well in any exam involves not just
knowing the course material but also in
presenting your answers within the time
allowed. Be determined to attempt the
required number of questions. If you don’t
attempt a question you can’t possibly earn
any marks for it. Be aware of the marking
scheme for each paper and work out in
advance the approximate time you can
afford to devote to each question. The time
allocated to each question should be in direct
proportion to the marks available for that
question. Let me reemphasis that the student
who attempts the required number of
questions is the one who has the best chance
of maximising her/his grade in that subject.
So work out in advance, and write down,
the approximate time
at which you should
be completing each
question.
When your exam paper
is handed to you read
the instructions in case
there is a change in
format. Then spend
about five minutes
reading the entire
paper. This preliminary
scrutiny of all the
questions gives you
the feel of the paper
and allows you to settle
down and gather your
thoughts. Stick to your
own pre-prepared
answering plan and
Hannah O’Connor and Aoife Sheehan from the Presentation, Tralee taking part in the Sci Fest
competition at the IT Tralee.
once you have made
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your choice of questions, start with a question
you can answer well. As you warm to your
task, you will be pleasantly surprised at the
font of information that comes to mind, as
you need it.
When you have finished each question,
reread it to ensure you haven’t omitted any
part. Allow at least five minutes at the end of
the exam to read back over your answers and
to check your enumeration and your overall
presentation.
In the next article, I will have some advice for
parents of exam candidates.
Checklist
• A planned approach to answering leads to
success
• A well-presented script makes a favourable
impression
• Number your questions clearly and write
neatly and legibly
• Leave some blank space at the end of each
question in case you wish to revisit it
• Read the entire paper before deciding which
questions you will answer
• Keep your answers concise, accurate and
relevant
• Familiarise yourself with the logistics of each
examination paper
• Be careful with a paper which is subdivided
into subsections
• Handle a recent past paper for familiarity
with its physical appearance and colour
• The time spent on a question must be in
proportion to the marks for the question
• Proper allocation of time will enable you to
attempt the required number of questions
• Reread the question when you have
answered it to ensure you haven’t left out a
part
• Examination timetables are available on
www.examinations.ie.
Billy Ryle is a Career Guidance
Counsellor and freelance writer.
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healthy Outlook
GEARING UP FOR THE
RING
OF KERRY CYCLE
(By Cora Carrigg, Kerry Recreation
and Sports Partnership)
WEEK 5 – Week Beginning May
12th – Basic Skills
Another 90km in the week
completed, if not more….Did you
ever imagine 5 weeks ago that you
would be cycling 90km in a week?....
Congratulations!!!
The focus of this week’s column is
some basic bike skills that should be
acquired and mastered, which will
help you to feel more confident with
your bike.
Looking Behind - Practice looking
over each shoulder until this can be
done without wobbling. This skill
should really become second nature
to you.
Hand Signals – Practice giving
these signals without wobbling or
loosing control. It is critical to signal
when slowing down, stopping or
turning left or right, so that drivers
and other cyclists are made aware of
your intentions.
Left Turn – extend left arm straight
out in the direction of the turn
Right Turn – extend right arm
straight out in the direction of the
turn
Stopping/Braking Signal – extend
your right arm directly out to the
right horizontally with palm facing
down and slowly wave the extended
arm up and down. Very many cyclists
also call “braking” or “stopping” when
doing this, especially if cycling as part
of a group where not all participants
can see your hand signal.
Braking – Practice using the brakes,
both together and separately. Be
aware of the different braking styles
needed in different situations, e.g. in
wet weather, avoid using the back
brake only, as this will cause a skid.
Changing Gears – Over time one
should become familiar with the
gear changes. It should become an
automatic reaction to change down
quickly through the gears before
stopping, as this will allow you to
move quickly on restart.
Water Bottle Pick Up – It is
important to be able to drink while
cycling, rather than lose momentum
by stopping the bike to drink,
especially on a 180km trip! Spend
time getting comfortable taking
one hand off the bars while shifting
your other hand closer to the centre
of the handle bars. Next make sure
you have enough speed so that you
can coast as you reach closer to the
bottle. Your leg closest to the hand
with which you reach for the bottle
should be fully extended while you
reach downwards. Try to keep the
motion smooth, as a jerking action,
may well cause you to miss the
bottle and affect your control of the
bike. So master the skill of reaching
downwards towards the bottle.
This
week’s
cycle
training
programme, according to the Ring
of Kerry Cycle Training programme
is below. A total of 100km to be
ridden….you know you can do it…
and if you can do more mileage fair
play dhuit!
Week 5
Sat, Sun,Mon,Tues,Wed, Thu, Fri
30k,30k,Rest, 20k, Rest,20k, Rest
Total 100km
Happy & Safe Cycling & ENJOY!!
BREAK THE HABIT
OF BEING YOURSELF!
It’s an odd title, I know, but it comes from
the work of Joe Dispenza (neuroscientist
and author). He believes that we can re-wire
our brains and bodies to make long lasting
changes in our lives. If you have continued
to do things in your life that you constantly say you don’t want to
do anymore you may find my Life Lounge on Wednesday May 28th
interesting, if not illuminating! If you can get the “old” you out of the
way, the path ahead becomes clear for the “new” you to emerge! It’s
exciting stuff!
My special Life Lounge guest this month will be Joan Barrett. I will be
chatting to her about how our childhood shapes our formative years
and how we can change our old worn out “stories” of the past.
To make long lasting changes you have to stop being the YOU that
continues to play out old behaviours and patterns. The great news is
that you already have exactly what you need to do this – your mind!
One of the ways in which we can begin to do this is to create an inner
reality that becomes the place from which you live your life and make
your decisions. Once you are no longer simply RE-acting to life but
making conscious choices based on your desires, you experience
LIBERATION, FREEDOM and HAPPINESS!
Join Joan and myself on Wednesday 28th May – this conversation will
only happen once! I can’t wait! Reserve your place NOW by calling
066 9766374 or emailing me at [email protected].
Entry is €15.00 – payable on the night! (Refreshments included!).
Astrid Longhurst, Life/Motivation & Body Confidence Coach
Tel: 066 9766374 | Email: [email protected]
www.astridlonghurst.com
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abbeydorney News
Written by: Ger Maunsell 087 687 0313 Email: [email protected]
Lauren Smullen, Mark O`Regan, Grainne Clifford Celebrating Her First Holy
Communion and in front Saoirse O’Donnell all having a great time at the
Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.photo by denis walsh
Bord na nOg News: Our U12s completed
their last round of the County league with
a good win over Crotta in Abbeydorney on
Wednesday evening. Our lads lead by a few
points at half time and took advantage of
a strong wind and put in an excellent team
performance to pull clear in the second half.
There were some brilliant examples of team
play resulting in some great scores. Well done
to the lads for finishing the competition with
back to back wins. Abbeydorney panel: Ruairi
Donovan, Mikey Clifford, Daragh O’Connell,
Michael O’Sullivan, Oisin Maunsell, Jack
Sheehan, Tomás Hannafin, Jedd Maunsell, Gavin
Slattery, Caoimhe Spillane (C), Seán Murphy,
Kian Sheehan, Eoin Buckley, Jamie Stack.
On Friday our U11s also hosted Crotta in the first
game of the North Kerry league. Crotta took
the spoils on the day in a well contested match
played under difficult weather conditions. Our
U11s lads all put in a great effort and will have
learned a lot from their first game together
this year. We wish them luck in the rest of
the competition. Abbeydorney team: Jason
Brosnan, Jamie Stack, Peter Hinchliffe, Daragh
O’Connell, Jedd Maunsell, Breandain Walsh,
Eoin Buckley, Jack Hannon, Gavin Slattery,
Calum O’Sullivan.
North Kerry Intermediate League
Abbeydorney 3-14 Austin Stacks 1-06
Played in Abbeydorney on Bank Holiday
Monday last the local side were too strong
for the Tralee side and were well ahead at half
time.
Match Referee John Ross Ballyduff.
North Kerry Intermediate League Kilmoyley
5-09 Abbeydorney 0-2
Abbeydorney traveled to Lerrig on Wednesday
evening last and were well beaten by the local
side scoreing only two points in this match.
Team Panel; JP Byrne, David Clifford, John
O’Connor, John Meehan, William O’Leary, Jer
Meehan, Mark Callaghan, Stevie OSullivan,
Sean OMahoney, Nigel Roche, David Egan, Joe
Meehan, Darren OSullivan, John M Fitzgerald,
Match Referee Paddy White Tralee.
Fixtures: NKIC Ballyheigue vs. Abbeydorney
in Ballyheigue on Friday May 16th @ 6.30pm
County Under 14 League Abbeydorney vs.
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Always a good price for Lowland sheep, pictured at the Kingdom County Fair at Ballybeggan, Tralee, on Sunday.
Photo by John Cleary.
Tralee Parnell’s on Saturday May 17th @ 6pm.
NKIC Q/Finals Lixnaw B vs. Abbeydorney B in
Lixnaw on Friday May 16th @ 7.30PM
St. Bernard’s Church News: Details of
Masses: Thurs 15th May 10.00 a.m.
Fri 16th May 10.00 a.m.
Sat 17th May 11.00 a.m. First Holy Communion
07.00 p.m. Tom Hanlon, Parknageragh
Sun 18th May 11.00 a.m. Tom Fitzgerald,
Fortwilliam.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations: Holy Hour for
Vocations to the Priesthood in the Diocese of
Kerry on Friday 23rd May at 7.30pm in Church
of the Resurrection, Killarney. All are welcome.
Ballyduff Bingo: On Friday May 23rd
2014, Ballyduff Community Council will host a
“ Bingo with a difference” in aid of The Listowel
Community Hospital Hospic Care Unit.
This is the 4th year of this event which is a
tribute to a number of their regular players who
have passed from Cancer.
Last years bingo with a difference raised €2,700,
which the Listowel Community Hospital
Hospic Care Unit used to purchase specialised
equipment for the unit.
Bingo With A Difference will be held on Friday
23rd of May in the Ballyduff Community
Centre,at 8.30 pm. All Prizes on the night will be
gifts sponsored by the very gererouse people
of Ballyduff and the wider North Kerry area.
This event is supporting a great cause as all
money raised on the night will stay in North
Kerry. If you would like to donate please contact
us at 087 7596302, or come along on the night
and play bingo and enjoy a great social event
while supporting a great cause.
Clandouglas re-union: A meeting about
Clandouglas re-union on Sunday 18th May @
8.30pm at Half Way Bar Gleneo, any old photos
bring them along all will be scanned and
returned to person.
Sympathy: Sympathy to the family of Gerry
Jameson Abbeydorney Village RIP.
Cards: Poker classic winner Wednesday Tom
Lyons, Poker classic winner Sunday night John
Donovan.
Progressive 41 card drive winners Saturday night
Patricia Reidy and Mary Ashe @McElligott’s Bar
41 card game every Friday night
Lotto: Abbeydorney Parish Community
Hall Lotto. Draw Results Monday 12th May
2014. Numbers Drawn. 9, 15, 20, 25. No
Jackpot winner. Consolation Prizes: €25 - Billy
Twomey, Abbeydorney & €25 - Fred Visoccni,
Abbeydorney. Mini Jackpot Draw - Katie Lucid
McCabe, Ballyduff; Kelvin Coyne, Abbeydorney
& John Joe Conway, Ballyrehan. Spot Prizes Patrick Mahony, Aulane, Abbeydorney & John
Fitzgerald, Aulane, Abbeydorney. 2nd Jackpot
€2700- Numbers Drawn. 10, 14, 18, 27. No
winner. Next Jackpot €10,000 plus 2nd Jackpot
€2800. Draw in Twomey’s Tavern on Monday
19th May. One €2 ticket covers both draws.
Thank you for your continued support.
Feile Trip to Belfast: Plans are in place
for the Abbeydorney U14 Feile Team to travel
to Ulster for the All-Ireland Feile Finals. A lot
of Fundraising is required to get them there.
Anyone wishing or willing to donate, can do so
by contacting one of the Committee Members
- Angela O’Brien, Maureen Spillane, Michelle
O’Carroll, Cecelia Conway, Caroline O’Donnell
and Siobhan Murphy. Please note that the
following Fundraisers are in place and your
Support & Help will be required and greatly
appreciated.
23rd May - Table Quiz in the Club House at 8pm,
1st June - Duck Race, Car Wash and Bucket
Collection at the Cross Roads.
2nd June - Club Day in the Sports Field & BBQ to
follow in the Club House,
5th June - Bag Packing in Dunnes Stores, North
Circular Road from 12 - 9. All Parents/Helpers
will be allocated their time on a Rota Basis,
6th June - Bucket Collection in Manor Shopping
Centre - All Parents/Helpers will be allocated
their time on a Rota Basis,
11th June - Bucket Collection in Tralee Town
Centre - All Parents/Helpers will be allocated
their time on a Rota Basis.
13th June - Bucket Collection in Manor
Shopping Centre - All Parents/Helpers will be
allocated their time on a Rota Basis.
GREAT SUPPORT IS REQUIRED AND YOUR
HELP AT THE ABOVE EVENTS WILL BE GREATLY
APPRECIATED.......
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Ardfert News
Ardfert N.S.: Boys’ football skills: Darragh
Courtney, Lorcan Ryan and Pádraig O Sullivan
qualified to represent the school in the Brendan’s
Board /Tralee Board skills competition recently.
While they performed well they didn’t qualify
for the county final in the team category.
Congratulations to Darragh who qualified
for the county finals in the individual skills
competition agus go n-éirí leat.
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Girl’s football
league: In our opening game of the Allianz
Cumann na mBunscol league we overcame
a young and spirited Listellick team in Na
Gaeil pitch. While this week we welcomed
Presentation Castleisland to Ardfert. In a
tremendously competitive game the visitors
took full advantage of the strong breeze to
lead 5-2 to 2-1. In the second half the Ardfert
girls went on full attack with Mairéad Kearney
in fine scoring form went about reducing the
lead. Kate O’Shea slipped through for a goal
to give us a one point lead with ten minutes
remaining. The Castleisland girls fought back
and stuck two goals to give them a five point
cushion once more. However, the Ardfert girls
showed tremendous battling qualities in this
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol game and in the
remaining five minutes landed the equalizing
scores. Final score Castleisland 7-2 Ardfert
5-8. Panel: Orla Doyle, Clodagh Kirby, Jessica
Murphy, Gráinne Raggett, Shannon Ward,
Ciara Mc Carthy, Kate O’Shea, Claire Moriarty,
Mairéad Kearney, Sinéad o Mahony, Caitlyn
Brick, Eimear O Sullivan, Clóda O Loughlin,
Sarah Lawlor, Sarah Egan, Claudia Murphy, Ellie
Fox, Erin Griffin, Joy Murphy, Ciara Houlihan,
Sadhb Stack, Ali Cavanagh and Abby Duggan
Next Friday the 16th May is club/county
colours day in all Munster primary schools
to mark the beginning of the 2014 Munster
Championships.
First Holy Communion: Congratulations to
our Second Class children who received their
First Holy Communion last Saturday in Ardfert
church.
Blue Star European Programme: Europe Day
was celebrated in the school last Friday when
all the children, teachers and some parents
took part in a handshake for Europe. Many
other activities took place in the school that
day such as the sharing of European dishes,
performing of various dances, an art work and
history and geography project display as well
as the playing of various European playground
games.
Visit of MEP Seán Kelly: The 6th class pupils
have been working on the Blue Star European
Programme over the last number of months
and part of their work has been to learn about
the institutions of the European Union. The class
were delighted when MEP Seán Kelly visited
them last Tuesday and told them all about the
European Union and his work as a Member of
the European Parliament.
‘Night at the Dogs’: Ardfert N.S in conjunction
with the local GAA clubs are holding a
fundraising ‘Night at the Dogs’ on Saturday 21st
June. Tickets are available from the school and
the local clubs.
ARDFERT LADIES GOLF: Results of Stonehouse
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Written by: Josephine O’Riordan or Email: [email protected]
Pupils of Ardfert NS who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday in St Brendan’s Church, Ardfert also with the pupils were Fr
Tadhg Fitzgerald and teacher Mr Billy O’Connor.
competiton Sat 3/
Tues 6 May
1st overall Angela
Enright (24) 33pts,
1st Cat A Margaret
Murphy (18) 29pts
1st Cat B Margaret
Lawlor (31) . Next
competition is Eileen
Murphy
qualifier
Tues 13 and Sat 17
May. Open day is
Tues 20 May .Team
of three. Timesheet
in
operation.
Phone clubhouse
0667134744.
COMMUNITY
GAMES:
GYMNASTICS:
Enjoying the craic at the Kingdom County Fair at Ballybeggan, Tralee, on Sunday, left Helena O’Sullivan,
Congratulations
New Town, Emer Kennelly, Emma McNamara, Ardfert, Peter and Marian Kennelly, Ardfert, Clodagh
Kennelly McInerney, Ardfert, Noreen Kennelly, and Rachel McNamara, Ardfert. Photo by John Cleary.
to Jessica Murphy
U13 who won the
MASS AT WETHERS WELL: on Monday 19th
2nd gold in the
May at 7.30pm in honour of St. Brendan. All
Ardfert/Kilmoyley area this year. Fantastic
welcome. Congratulations to the boys and girls
achievement Jessica! Well done also to
of second class who received their First Holy
Shonagh McGiff Maguire U11 who was just
Communion last Saturday in Ardfert.
outside of the medals but did very well in her
ARDFERT COMMUNITY CENTRE: SUNDAY
competition.
MARKET:
Sunday Market returns Sunday June
CYCLING: Anybody interested in the cycling
on grass competition please contact Trina at 1st from 10-1pm. Doors open for set-up at 9.15.
New Traders welcome.For booking of tables
0864070253.
ATHLETICS: Unfortunately there was a very ring 087/6020861
small turn out for the athletic finals, but well BINGO: Bingo continues Mondays at 8pm!
done to all that took part and who will go onto Jackpot stands at €550 if not previously won!
the finals on the weekend 21/22nd June. Trina SENIORS: The Seniors continues Tuesdays.
ardfert golf notes:
will have more details nearer the time.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE:. Myers Briggs- Results; Henneberry Sport Shop Sponsored
“understanding myself and others…” Friday Single Stroke
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Ballyduff News
Written by: John White 087673 2856 or Email: [email protected]
Evan Kelly Ballyduff with his family after his First Holy Communion in St Peter and Paul’s Church,
Ballyduff on Saturday.
LOTTO DRAW: The results of the Ballyduff
GAA Cub weekly Lotto Draw for Monday May
5th are as follows; the numbers drawn were 21,
23, 24 & 28. There was no winner of the €1,750
Jackpot and the following were the €50 Lucky
Dip winners; Ruby Goggin, Clash, Causeway
Danny Guerin, Causeway, Anthony O’Grady,
Ardoughter, Ballyduff
TV DRAW: Danny Guerin, Causeway
Nora Mulcahy, Kilmore , Ballyduff
John Sugrue/Gabe Browne, Ballyduff
The Lotto Draw takes place on each Monday
night and when it is not won there is €150
added each week. Tickets cost €2 each and
remember you may also play the weekly Lotto
on the net by logging on to www.ballyduffgaa.
com
NEWS FROM BUDS: Drug and Addiction
Counsellor available in Bud’s on Thursdays
from 3.30pm - 5.00pm. For further information
please ring for an appointment. Contact Ger
Lowe on 087-9263803
Ballyduff Men’s Shed Meeting on this Thursday
May 15th at 8.30pm
in New Shed at the Presbytery. All Welcome
Community Information Officer
There will be no Community Information Officer
on this Thursday 15th May
Drop Zone Fridays 8.00pm – 10.00pmNew
members welcome
Chiropody by appointment Contact Michelle
on 083-4074256
FIRST COMMUNION: Congratulations to the
children from Ballincrossig, Ballyduff and Sliabh
a’Mhadra National Schools who received their
First Holy Communion at SS Peter’s & Paul’s
Church, Ballyduff on Saturday last and also
their families & teachers.
MASS ON LINE: To view all Masses live go
to diocese of Kerry.ie – click parishes, click
Causeway on map, click on either Causeway or
Ballyduff Church.
CHURCH NEWS: Divine Mercy every Sunday in
Ballyduff Church a 3.00pm
Holy Hour onevery Tuesday during May at Ss
Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff from 7.00pm
– 8.00pm
Confessions each Tuesday during Holy Hour
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Ms Maura Enright and Fr Brendan Walsh PP With the Pupils from Ballyduff Central NS after
they made their First Holy Communion on Saturday in St Peter and Paul’s Church, Ballyduff
Eucharist Devotion in Ballyduff Church every
Wednesday from 5.30pm – 6.50pm
Ballyduff Parish Office will open Tuesday to
Friday each day from 10.30am – 1.00pm. Phone
(066)7148404
CLANMAURICE CREDIT UNION LTD: This
week we will celebrate National GR8 Savers
Week. The main aim of this initiative is to
encourage a savings habit among children,
while educating them on how to have a smart
relationship with money. To celebrate this
important week Clanmaurice Credit Union Ltd,
will hold a fun afternoon on Friday 16th May
from 2.00pm - 4.30pm. All younger members
who lodge savings will receive a GR8 Savers Pack
and any new younger members will receive an
additional €10 lodged to their account.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT: BALLYDUFF ACTIVE
RETIREMENT GROUP invite you to their
Alzheimers’ Tea Party and Bealtaine Festival,
on Monday May 26th in Buds’ Family Resource
Centre, from 2.00pm - 5.00 pm. Entertainment
from Richard and Den playing music from their
latest C.D. All welcome
CARD RESULTS: The results of the “41” Card
Drive held at McHale’s Stretford End Bar,
Causeway on Monday May 5th are as follows;
1st & 2nd Divided – Tony & Mary McCarthy,
Kathleen & Donal O’Connell
3rd – Breda Goggin & Pat McSweeney
TABLE PRIZES: Owen & Mary Horgan
Mary Egan & Paddy Hussey
The “41” Card Drive continues on each Monday
night commencing at 9.45pm sharp. All
welcome. Entry is €5 and there is a prize fund
of €440.
COMMUNITY GAMES ATHLETICS: Training
continues as usual on Thursday evenings
7.00pm in the sports field. Also the Athletics
Sports Evening will be held on Monday May
19th at 6.30pm sharp from 6yrs and up.
Qualifiers will go through to Castleisland on
June 21st & 22nd.
GIRLS FOOTBALL: Under 8 & under 10 training
will start this Wednesday May 14th in the sports
field from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. All welcome
LADY’S WALK HURLING: Co League Division
2, Round 4: St Brendans 4 – 12 Lady`s Walk 0
– 13.
We travelled to Ardfert on Wednesday last
and were defeated by the home side. Missing
quite a few regulars and being at a numerical
disadvantage for almost the entire game, this
was a creditable performance by our lads.
We trailed by four points, 0 – 7 to 1 – 8, at half
time. Top scorer on the night was seventeen
year old Eoin Ross who finished with a tally of
0 – 7. Other players to get their name on the
score sheet were Thomas O`Rourke 0 – 3, Daniel
O`Carroll 0 - 2 and Martin O`Connor 0 – 1.
Our next outing is in the North Kerry
Championship in Ballyduff on this Friday May
16th when we take on Causeway in the Quarter
Final. Throw in is at 7.30pm
The following fifteen players lined out for
Lady`s Walk in Ardfert.
David Slattery; John Paul Leahy, Padraig
Harrington, Cathal Slattery; Eoin Ross, Joe
Murphy, Cathal White; Martin O`Connor,
Daniel O`Carroll; Eddie Joy, Mike Murphy, John
Brosnan; Kevin O`Carroll, Thomas O`Rourke and
John Mike O`Connor.
BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS: RESULTS:
U12 Football Ballyduff “A” 5 – 17 Glenbeigh “A”
3 – 10, Ballyduff “B” 5 – 16 Glenbeigh “B” 2 – 8
Ballyduff “A” 6 – 7 Castlegregory “A” 4 – 4
Ballyduff “B” 5 – 16 Castlegregory “B” 1 – 4
Both of these Ballyduff teams went through
their County League campaigns undefeated.
Well done to all connected with these outfits.
U11 North Kerry Hurling League Ballyduff 2 – 4
Ballyheigue 1 – 6
County Senior Football League Ballyduff 1 – 6
Cromane 0 – 11
Cromane claimed the points in this game played
in terrible weather conditions in Ballyduff on
Saturday evening last with a strong cross field
wind and driving rain ruling out good football.
Cromane started without County star Donncha
Walsh while Ballyduff lined out without their
County Hurlers.
Ballyduff’s next outing in Division 4 of the
County Senior Football League is away to
Fossa on this weekend with date & time to be
decided.
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Blennerville News
Written by: Joe Costello or Email: [email protected]
Lynch, Niall McCarthy
and Danny Greaney
played out of their
skin driving forward
on every opportunity
they got. Samuel and
Tomas in midfield
continued to kick in
some fantastic ball
to the forward line
Oisin Murray, Liam
O’Sullivan,
Martin
Laucher, Dylan Griffin,
Jack Walsh and Sean
Crowley. While some
of the forwards were
unlucky not to put
their names on the
Team Blennerville Equestrian Centre competing at the Kingdom County Fair on Sunday last with 4
scorebord,
they
wins, 2 seconds and 2 thirds and Working Hunter Champion.
managed to set up
most of the scores.
Lotto:There was no winner of last week’s
jackpot of €10,500. The numbers drawn were 04, Daniel Moriarty made some superb saves in goals
10, 12 & 23. The five €30 consolation prizes went and a huge well done to Nicole Healy who played
to Richard Rowan, Blennerville; Ger McGrath c/o her first game for St Pats. Final score St.Pats 5-12
Betty’s Bar; Breda O’Sullivan, Blennerville; Eddy Asdee/Ballylongford 5-8
O’Sullivan, Blennerville & John Crean, Clahane. Under 16’s: Our u16’s played away to Churchill
Next week’s jackpot will be €10,600 and the draw on Monday in the semi final of the central league.
will take place next Sunday night May 18th at We were up against a very strong Churchill side
10pm in Keane’s Bar. Tickets available from usual so unfortunately we were well beaten. However
outlets or any committee member. If you’re not it was a huge improvement from the previous
week and the scoreline wasn’t a fair reflection
in, you cannot win!!!
on the game. . It was quite evident throughout
Juvenile Academy: Under 6s:
St Pats U6s had a great double contest v Austin the game the amount of hard work our mentors
Stacks on Sunday last. Great skill and teamwork Eoin Sayers, Seamus O’Sullivan, Patrick Dillane
was displayed by both sides and we would like and Shane Bailey are putting in week after week.
to thank our friends in Austin Stacks for hosting Training Thursday at 7 o’clock.
us and for the well deserved refreshments Juniors: The Junior team have their first outing
afterwards.Keep up the training and well done of the year this Friday night where they travel to
Duagh to take on the locals in the first round of
all around.
Under 8s: Our U-8s played their first games of the Junior County League. Throw in is at 7pm. We
the season when our neighbours Ardfert and would like to wish Pat Foley, Kevin Quirke and the
Ballyheigue came to Blennerville last Sunday. The team the best of luck for the season ahead.
games were spilt into 7 a side to help the players Seniors: Our seniors host Glenbeigh/Glencar
display their skills they have practised to date. this Saturday night in round 5 of the Credit Union
St Pats fielded two teams and both played two County \Senior Football League. Throw in at 7pm.
games each. This was the U-8’s first games of the All support greatly appreciated.
year and the coaches of Johnny , Dipo and Conor Cúl Camps: The Kelloggs GAA Football Camp
were delighted to see the players using their skills will take place in Blennerville from July 28th to
August 1st . The camp is for boys & girls aged 6
and putting in a great effort in all the games.
Under 10’s: We had another action packed to 13. We would hope to increase on the huge
training session last Sunday with yet again numbers that we had last year. Each child will
another great turnout. On the day Sean Crowley, be given free sports gear. GAA players will teach
Liam O’Sullivan, Aoife Burke and Ali Lynch gave it the skills of Gaelic Football in a safe and fun filled
environment from Monday to Friday 10am to
100% showing great passing skills and accuracy.
Under 12’s: Our U12’s once again displayed 2.30pm.
another fantastic game of football last Sunday Music:Our music group under the guidance
evening at home against Asdee/Ballylongford. of Mary O’Sullivan & James Allman will practice
We saw outstanding skill from every player on Sunday evening next week in the clubhouse.
throughout the field and it was great to come Time TBC.
St Brendan’s N.S. Blennerville:
away with a win. St. Pats had most of the
possession in the first half but seemed to have St. Brendan’s N.S. Blennerville are doing another
difficulty putting the ball over the bar. It was a ‘Bag 2 School’ collection on Tuesday 27th May
very tight and exciting game leaving the half between 1 and 2:30pm. We are looking for second
time score St.Pats 3-0 Asdee/Ballylongford 1-4. hand clothes, shoes tied together, soft toys, belts
We saw 2 lovely goals from Martin Laucher and and bags. If you can help us, please drop your
another from Tomas O’Sullivan. However, all unwanted clothes to us in any large plastic bag
these scores weren’t possible without all the on this day to help us raise funds for the school.
great ball they were receiving from their fellow The school is hosting an ‘Active Week’ from 12teammates. In defence, Michael Doody , Cormac 16th May. Children will take part in skipathons, a
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hike for 5th and 6th classes around Loch a’Dúin,
have a health and safety talk (thanks to parent
Maura O’Donnell for organising), drop everything
and dance session, crazy golf, as well as a tour to
UL for the older classes for rafting, canoeing, and
much more. We are making a huge effort that
week to raise the number of steps taken by all,
so we are going to walk to school every day that
week from the windmill. We welcome parents to
join us. We would like to thank the Curran family
for their kind permission in allowing us to start
from the Windmill car park. A meeting for our
new enrolments will take place on 7th May at
7pm to meet their new teacher and get to see the
classroom. Parents will meet with principal Terry
O’Sullivan and get a chance for their children
to meet each other. It may very well be the last
year our infants will meet in a prefab, as the new
building clearly is on the horizon now. For more
information, enrolment form, and news, please
see our web-site: www.blennervillens.ie
Congratulations: Congratulations to Anne
Kelliher, Helen Kelliher and Michelle Greaney
from Annagh who successfully completed
the Limerick City Marathon, only six weeks
after completing the Tralee Marathon. Some
achievement. Well done ladies!
Blennerville/Ballyard
Community
Games: A reminder that the Blennerville/Ballyard
Community Games Athletics competition will
take place in St Pats GAA pitch, Blennerville, on
Thursday evening May 15th at 6:30pm. There
will be a special race for tiny tots and all other
community games events will be for the u8’s to
u16 age groups. The first four qualifiers in each
event go on to represent Blennerville/Ballyard
in the County Finals which will be held on
21/22nd June, in An Riocht, Castleisland. Check
out our Facebook page for further updates
and information on www.facebook.com/
Blennervilleballyardcg.
Sympathy: A dark cloud passed over the
parish last Sunday afternoon when news filtered
through of the passing of Jimmy O’Sullivan. A
gentleman of the highest order, Jimmy will be
sorely missed in these parts. A farmer by trade,
Jimmy, along with wife Joan, ran a successful
guesthouse for many years. He had a keen interest
in Kerry football and he paid a particular interest
in St Pats football. His three sons Seamus, Tommy
& Derek were members of the 1994 winning
Junior Championship team and twenty years on,
Derek is still playing senior football with Jimmy’s
grandson Michael! He loved conversation and
had a huge interest in young people and was
always on hand to help or to advise. His main
interest was greyhounds and he has good success
down the years with numerous dogs with the
“Derrymore” prefix to their names. On behalf of
everyone in the club, we would like to extend
our deepest sympathies to his wife Joan, sons
Seamus, Tommy, Derek, his daughter Anne and all
his grandchildren and extended family. The club
would also like to sympathise with the family &
friends of Brendan O’Connell from Curragraigue
who died tragically whilst performing his duties
as an outrider for the Cycle Against Suicide last
week.
May They Rest In Peace.
castlemaine : ballyfinane : Keel
Milltown
Kerry Rose contestants stopping off on their tour of the county at The Anvil Bar on Saturday
Maine Valley Family Centre: BOOK CLUB
– Anyone interested in joining a book club can
come to Maine Valley Family Centre on Friday
16th at 10am. Books being provided by Mobile
Library. Tel Catherine at 9767833/0860580019
Wibbly Wobbly Wonders – will now be held
on Wednesdays from 10.00 – 11.30. New
members always welcome. Tel Eileen at
9767833/0873353842
STORY SACKS – learn to make a story fact for
your child. 4 day course for parents/guardians
commencing Monday 12th May 9.15 – 11.45.
Tel Mary Ita at 9767833 /0860580019
COUNSELLING – a confidential affordable
service is available at Maine Valley Family
Centre. Tel booking line 021 4217484.
Lotto: There was no winner of last weeks
lotto , the numbers drawn where 2,16,21,27.
Consolation prizes where 50 Euro Frank Twiss
and Emma Daly c/o KarlJ’s Bar
50 Euro Nora Murphy ,Ballymacandy
25 Euro John Dennehy, Nauntinaune
25 Euro Owen O’Sullivan, Firies
25 Euro Joe Flynn, Keel
24 Euro John Sheehan ,Glenbeigh
The next draw will take place on the 23rd of
May in Jack Duggans Bar , when the jackpot will
be up to 7,600 euro
Tickets available from local businesses .Thank
you for your support
Seniors: Where defeated by Finuge on a score
line of 1-9 to 1-7 in round four of the county
league , the next fixture is next weekend away
to Austin Stacks
Juniors: The Mid Kerry Junior fixture goes
ahead Tuesday the 13th in Keel , Milltown/
Castlemaine face Ardfert in the first round of
the County Junior league , date TBC.
Minors: Milltown Castlemaine where defeated
in the Keanes Supervalu County Minor Football
League Division 2 Final.
Ballydonoghue 2-15 Milltown/Castlemaine
3-02
Ballydonoghue Reeled Off 1-07 without reply
to capture the division 2 title! The Milltown/
Castlemaine lads gave it everything but despite
scoring 1-01 without reply at the beginning of
the 2nd half to tie matters after trailing by 6
at one stage in the first half, Ballydonoghue’s
First communion boys and girls enjoying their night at the anvil on friday night
midfield and attacking unit proved utterly
dominant in the last 20 minutes and they
managed to pull away! hard luck to the players
and management team and thanks to all the
supporters who came out on a horrible evening
to watch the match
Under 16’s: Under 16’s play Annascaul/
Lispole in The Central Region Division 2 Final
7:00pm in Blennerville , hopefully the lads will a
have had a successful outcome by the time this
goes to print
Keel/Kiltallagh Community Games:
Training will comence next Monday evening
at 6.15 at Keel Football Field for all those who
qualified to represent the Parish in the Co Finals
in Castleisland on at the end of June.
Sam To The Summit Challenge 2014:
On Thursday 15th and Friday 16th of May
the Parish of Keel plays host to a very unique
charitable fundraising event. The event is
being organized by Alan Kerins of the Alan
Kerins Projects Charity whose purpose is to
raise money to fund the education and the
construction of vital infrastructure for orphaned
and vulnerable children in Zambia. The event
will consist of an All Ireland medal holder from
each of the 32 counties plus sponsors climbing
Carrauntoohill in the Sam To The Summit
Challenge. All the participants will descend on
Keel on Thursday evening and are a veritable
who’s who of the GAA scene nationally. Included
in the list of participants are Peter Canavan of
Tyrone, Martin McHugh of Donegal, Stephen
McDonald of Armagh and Seamus Moynihan of
Kerry to name but a few. In honour of this event
Bishop Ray Brown will concelebrate mass with
Fr Roche in Keel Church next Friday morning at
7.30am following which the climbers will make
their way to Cronin’s Yard to begin their climb
to the summit of Carrauntoohill. There are
celebrations planned after the climb centered
around Inch and Keel and it promises to be a
very exciting couple of days.
Keel GAA:
Keel played Glenflesk in the fourth round of
the County league in wintery conditions in
Keel on Saturday evening. Mike O’Connor
scored the opening point for Keel before
Glenflesk responded with two fine points
from Jeff O’Donoghue. The game was evenly
balance for the rest of the first half with Aaron
Cahillane, Shane Prendiville and another from
Mike 0’Connor being matched by two frees
from Dara R...oche. Jeff O’Donoghue and Dara
Roche kicked the last two points of the half and
Glenflesk led by 0-7 to 0-4.
Keel brought on Liam O’Shea at half time but
Glenflesk continued their dominance. Another
point from Dara Roche and two from Lee
O’Donoghue extended their lead to six and
the home side looked in trouble as their wide
count was rising. Tom Ladden and Martin Burke
were starting to get on top in midfield and a
Mike O’Connor free, two points from Gary
Sayers and a point each from Liam O’Shea
and Martin Burke cut the deficit to a point. Lee
O’Donoghue scored Glenflesk’s first point in 18
minutes to push it out to a two point game but
Keel were in ascendancy around the middle of
the field and Liam O’Shea scored his second
point to again leave a point between the teams.
Keel had a number of chances to get the draw
they deserved but unfortunately time ran out
on them. Keel 0-10 Glenflesk 0-11
Keel: Stephen Cahillane, Gavin Evans, Emmet
Ashe, Donal O’Neill, Shane Prendiville(0-1),
James Nagle, Aaron Cahillane(0-1), Thomas
Ladden, Gary Nagle, Gary Sayers(0-2), Martin
Burke(0-1), John Lawlor, Ronan Sayers, Mike
O’Connor(0-3), Colm O’Neill. Subs used Liam
O’Shea(0-2), Terry O’Sullivan
Glenflesk: Kenny Cronin, Paul Favier, Matthew
Culloty, Jeremy Moynihan, Dara Kelliher, Cian
Horan, Kieran O’Mahony, Donal O’Sullivan,
Eric O’Donoghue, Alan McSweeney, Jeff
O’Donoghue , James McCarrick, Lee
O’Donoghue, Dara Roche, Michael O’Shea
Lotto:
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot
worth €8,000 held on Sunday 4th May Numbers
drawn were 10, 14, 24 and 26. €50 winner was
Hannah Ferriter, Annascaul. €25 winners were
Tom Griffin, Camp, Kathleen & Donal Daly, Inch,
Barbara Costello, Farnes and Martina Sayers, c/o
Foleys Bar. Next weeks Lotto jackpot is €8,100
and the draw will take place in The Anvil Bar
on Sunday 18th May. Tickets can be bought in
local shops and pubs and off of senior players
and club officials.
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Ballyheigue News
Written by: Mike Burkett or Email: [email protected]
TOBAR NA SÚL: The annual Mass at the
well is due to take place on Friday 30th May
at 8.15pm. We are what out traditions have
made us.
GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were
drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA Lotto: 7-925-28. The Jackpot of €3,200 was not won.
Next week’s Jackpot will be €3,250. The two
€59 winners were – Joan Hussey, Marian Park
and Siobhain Hussey, Dirtane. The €25 winner
was Kathleen Hayes, Abbeydorney.
GAA TABLE QUIZ: The Ballyheigue GAA Club
is holding a fundraising Table Quiz this Friday
night 16th May in the White Sands Hotel
at 9 pm. Table of 4 x €20. Please support –
everyone welcome.
INTERMEDIATE: The Intermediate team was
defeated by Lixnaw in the Div. 2 Co League
Well done to the Ballyheigue Under-12 Football Team who won all of their Group Games defeating Tarbert in their final match.
on Wednesday evening.
Comhghairdeachas leo! Congratulations to all involved. Front, L-R: Dara Kearney, Dylan Casey, Daniel O’Loughlin, Jordan Goggin,
UNDER-11: The Ballyheigue Under-11
Denis Lynch, David O’Sullivan. Back, L-R: Conor O’Sullivan, Graham Slattery, Tomás Gaynor, Muiris Harty, Eric Walsh, Jack Stack, Felim
hurlers were most unlucky to lose by one
O’Sullivan, Kevin Lowney, Séimí Ó Fuaráin, Nathan Guerin, Jimmy O’Halloran with Mentor, Will O’Sullivan
Youth Space activities
point to Ballyduff on Friday evening in the
are updated weekly
North Kerry Championship.
MINOR: The Minor team lost out to a good on the Facebook
page:
Ballyheigue
Lixnaw team on Friday evening in the NKL.
YouthSpace
FIXTURES:
North
Kerry
Under-11
Championship – Ballyheigue v Abbeydorney Counsselling: A low
confidential
at John Joe O’Sullivan Park this Friday cost
evening at 6.30pm. North Kerry Intermediate counselling service
Championship Q-Final Ballyheigue ‘B’ v Austin is available here at
Stacks at Connelly Park this Friday evening at the FRC with a fully
7.30pm. Co. Under-14 League Ballyheigue qualified counsellor,
Brendan
v Kilmoyley at John Joe O’Sullivan Park on call
confidentially
for
Saturday evening at 6 pm.
information
COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers more
were drawn on Monday 5th May in the about the service
We
Ballyheigue Coursing Club Lotto: 2-11-21-30. 087-9798981.
Jackpot was not won. The €50 winner was also offer ply therapy
pupils from Glenderry school; who received their First Holy Communion recently in St. Mary’s
Willie Flahive, C/o Pat Joe. The €25 winners for younger people
Church Ballyheigue, Front l/r Meabh Griffin; Molly Casey; Sophia Quille; Nicholas Roche;
Amy Lee; Wiktor Piechowiak; Adi Corridon; Ciara Flahive.;
were Christopher Murphy, C/o Kitty, Jennifer and children for
Back l/r Mrs Susan Crean (class teacher); Bobby Breen; Josh Akinyemi; Gearóid Harty;
more
information
on
McKenna, C/o John B. and Stacey Higgins, C/o
Dylan Godley; Patrick O’Connor; Rory Cantillon; Xavier Collins and Finnán Duggan.
this service contact
Sean. Next week’s Jackpot €1,150.
21st May at 8 pm. As you know the Life-pack
POOL AND SNOOKER FINALS: The finals of the Seamus on 087Group has installed 8 defibrillators at various
6142514.
Pool and Snooker competitions will take place
on Sunday next 18th May at Kirby’s Lounge at COMMUNITY GAMES 2014: Attention to all. locations around the parish and has a large
3.30pm followed by the presentation of prizes. Our Annual Sports day is to be held on Sunday number of people trained in their use. As a
A raffle will also be held and all proceeds from May 18th in Ballyheigue Sportsfield at 2pm. €2 substantial amount of time and effort has gone
the raffle will go to Down’s syndrome. Everyone per child, €5 per family. All participants must in to getting this valuable and much needed
have an address in Ballyheigue and be available resource up and running it would be a shame
welcome.
MUSIC: Traditional music practice every to attend the county games in Castleisland to see it fail now. We, therefore, urgently need
Wednesday night at 8.00pm sharp at the Family this June. We will have a Tiny Tots and Special new members or we will be unable to continue
Needs race along with events for U-8 to U-16 the upkeep of the defibrillators or provide the
Resource Centre, Sraid Thadhg, Ballyheigue.
KERRYHEAD/BALLYHEIGUE
FAMILY competitors. Also on the day there will be Long required training/retraining. If you think you
RESOURCE CENTRE NOTES: Afterschools Puck Boys U-12 and Girls U-14. We look forward could help and are willing to spare an hour or
Club: Note to parents that the Afterschool Club to seeing you all for an enjoyable afternoon and two once every couple of months please come
and Futsol will not run on Friday 23rd May due anyone who may wish to help out you would along to the meeting on Wednesday night.
be greatly appreciated. U-10 Football training ‘TRANSITION KERRY’:
to the Local and European Elections.
Preparation for Driver Theory Test Course: New will continue next Monday in the Sportsfield Is a community and voluntary group working
6 week course starts Wednesday 11th June, runs at 6-7pm. Children must be 9 years of age on towards creating and supporting greater
for 6 weeks, 7-9pm, cost is €60, course modules July 31st. Well done to all who Participated in resilience in communities in Kerry, in the face of
include preparation for your test, mock theory Basketball in Castleisland, although beaten had a changing climate and economic challenges.
test, safety procedures, first aid. Contact Alan an enjoyable day. Thanks to Dave Falvey and Transition Kerry is about creating positive
change in Kerry in relation to issues such as
on 087-7671555 or [email protected] for the Resource Centre.
Energy Security, Food Security, Waste, Water
SWIMMING:
Congratulations
to
Padraig
more information or to register your place.
Running Club: Will continue to meet on Woods who obtained a Silver medal in the and Transport. We aim to build partnerships
Wednesdays at 9.30am and Sundays at 10.30am recent swimming competition, to Charlie that can create change, with communities,
at the Castle Gates, everyone welcome, we Fitzgerald who received a Certificate and to all businesses and the local authority. Events: 21st
May - Livelihoods and Resilience - Time - 8pm.
are now working towards participating in the our participants. Well done to all.
in Ballygarry House Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
LIFEPACK
GROUP:
An
important
meeting
Ballyheigue Half on the Head Half Marathon
Guest Speaker: Davie Philips, Cultivate, Ecoof
Ballyheigue
Lifepack
Group
will
be
held
and 10km in June!
in the Community Centre on Wednesday Village Cloughjordan.
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James o Sullivan of Fires who recently went to Ennis for his stag party, where they stopped off in
Limerick to go gokarting, and continued on to Ennis, where are great night was had by all.
James will be getting married to Caitriona Roberts on the 14th of June. Front row:- John Horgan,
David o Neill, Neilus Flynn, Martin Boyle(bestman), Patrick Roberts(groomsman), Tony Griffin
Back row:- Martin Nagle, Ger O Sullivan(groomsman) James o Sullivan(groom), Jason Giles.
Quiz: Ballymac celtic soccer club are holding a
pub quiz on friday 16th may at 8pm in the halfway
bar. This is an fundraiser for this newly established
club, lots of spot prizes on the night. all welcome.
LOTTO: The Lotto jackpot of €11,900 was
not won in the drawn which took place in the
Halfway Bar on Monday 5th May 2014. The
numbers drawn were 9,18,19,27.
Lucky Dips
1. Robert Harris, c/o Paula Silles
2. Tom Lyons, Chutehall
3. Sean Leen, Kielduff (online)
4. Nelius O Connor, Kielduff (annual)
5. Florence O Sullivan, Currans
Sellers Prize: Paula Silles. The jackpot currently
stands at €12,000 and can be played online at
www.ballymacgaa.com. We would like to take
this opportunity to thank all who are playing
the lotto and all who are helping to promote it.
SENIORS: Ballymac were at home to St.Mary’s
on Saturday 10th in a Division 3 County League
back game. The home side were first to score
in the third minute with a point from Aiden
Breen. However the visitors then took over
scoring four points , three from frees and one
from play. One more point for the home side
and two for the visitors left the half time score
at Ballymacelligott 0.2 St.Mary’s 0.6
Ballymac were again first to score in the
second half with a point from a free by Padraig
McCarthy. The visitors completely dominated
the next fifteen minutes scoring 1.4 . In the
20th minute Aiden Breen kicked over a point
for the home side. St.Mary’ s added two more
points to their tally before the final whistle. The
last score of the game went to the home side
with a point from a free by Padraig McCarthy.
The final score was Ballymacelligott 0.5 to St.
Mary’s 1.12
Our Senior team continue with their Co. league
campaign with another home game against
Annascaul on this Saturday 17th May 2014 with
a throw in time of 7.00pm.
JUNIORS: Our Junior team began their 2014
campaign with a home game v Gneeveguilla
on this Friday night 16th May 2014 at 7.00pm.
Other teams in our group include Clounmacon,
Desmonds, Listowel Emmets and Listry.
CLOTHES RECYCLING: The Club would like
Written by: Ger Collins Email: [email protected]
FRIENDS: Friends from Tralee CBS enjoying the Riocht-Lee-Strand 10 Mile Road Race/5KM Fun Run in
Castleisland on Sunday last. L/r: Ben Foley, Graham Flynn, Cathal McLoughlin, Conor Hayes, Eoin
Cahill and Shane O’Mahony. Pic by Outlook Pics.
to thank all who have so far donated to our
clothes recycling drive the final day of which
takes place this Saturday 17th May 2014
from11.00pm to 12.30pm in Ballymacelligott
GAA Ground.
CLUB MEETING: An open meeting of
Ballymacelligott GAA Club will be held on
Tuesday 27th May 2014 at Ballymac Club Rooms
at 9.00pm. This meeting is open to all fully paid
up members of Ballymac GAA Club.
WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to former
Club player Charlie Collins and his wife Maria
Griffin who were married in Killorglin on Friday
last. All the Club wish Maria & Charlie health
and happiness in their life together.
Coiste na nOg: U12 (A) Boys: Ballymacelligott
5-22 Milltown-Castlemaine 5-5.
Played on Sunday evening 11/05/14. The boys
were competing in their final game of this
league. They were chasing their fourth win in
a row and tore into the game from the throw
in. Darragh Leen was impressive in mid field
and lay the foundations for many scores. The
boys were very dominant in every position and
led 5-10 to 1-4 at half time. Jon Lowe had an
impressive game at half back and we had the
luxury of making positional changes such was
our dominance. The final score showed the hard
work the lads are putting in. Well done to all.
U12 – Boys. Ballymac Gold Team 5-21 Milltown/
C’maine1-00
Played in Ballymac last Sunday evening we
were too strong on the night and came away
with a comfortable victory.Phase 2 of U12’s
begins next Sunday evening, no fixtures to date
but keep an eye on web-site.
Our u 12s travelled to near neighbours Currow
on Sunday 4 May in round 4 of the county
league. Currow A 1-7 Ballymac A 5-19.
A comprehensive victory for the boys who ran
our deserved winners. Conditions were windy
and the lads played with the breeze in the first
half. They soon got to grips with conditions and
played intelligently throughout. The pass and
run game employed paid dividends with some
great scores. Half time Ballymac 3-9. Currow 0-4
We expected at sterner test from Currow in the
second half but in fairness to the lads they didn’t
leave Currow get any foothold in the game.
Again some terrific passages of play from the
boys who are improving with each game. Jack
Tobin is becoming a very competent keeper
and Bryan Godley showed some good finishes
in front of goal. All in all 1 to 13 can be proud of
themselves.
Currow B 5 -6. Ballymac B 5- 10. Another fine
display by our younger team. The training is
paying off and they are putting some great
plays together. Our defence was well on top.
And the forwards made Currow pay time and
again. Great link play is a feature of all the hard
work these boys are putting in every Tuesday
and Friday A great squad display from the
boys Well done to all !
ACADEMY: Well done on a great performance
by all our rising stars at Academy on Sunday
morning. The U6 boys who performed
particularly well included Ryan Harper, Seadhna
O’Briain, Shane Brosnan, Conor McCarthy,
Gearoid O’Connor and Daniel Moriarty. The
U8 boys were also in action with Jack Joy,
Martin McKivergan, Gearoid Healy and Ciaran
O’Connell displaying some great skill and
enthusiasm. A fantastic effort was also made
by all the girls in attendance. Keep up the great
work.
Our U10 boys took part in the first Go Games
Castleisland District Blitz hosted by the
Desmonds. We had two teams taking part
playing games against Desmonds, Cordal,
Scartaglin and Currow. Those who impressed
on the night were Donal Daly, James Kenny,
Sean Rice, Aidan Horgan, Maurice O Connell
and Niall Collins. . Ballymac U10’s & U8’s travel
to Ardfert next Sunday at 10.45 to play them.
U8’s will travel to Castleisland this Thursday
night at 7pm in Round 1 of Castleisland district
blitz.
COMMUNION: Congratulations to all our
members who received their First Holy
Communion on Saturday last. Best wishes
to those who will receive the sacrament this
weekend.
SYMPATHY: The Club would like to express
its sympathy to the families of John Merchant
Chutehall and Ted Brosnan Currow on their
recent bereavements.
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Causeway News
Written by: John Madden or Email: [email protected]
the Causeway U16 team who won the division 2 county eague title.
Football: As U8 and U10 girls football
training on every Wednesday evening 6:30 to
7:30. All welcome. Ballyduff sportsfield. Phone
Brendan on 0872505521 with any queries
Clanmaurice Credit Union Ltd: This
week we will celebrate National GR8 Savers
Week. The main aim of this initiative is to
encourage a savings habit among children,
while educating them on how to have a smart
relationship with money. To celebrate this
important week Clanmaurice Credit Union Ltd.
will hold a fun afternoon on Friday 16th May
from 2-4.30pm. All younger members who
lodge savings will receive a GR8 Savers Pack
and any new younger members will receive an
additional €10 lodged to their account.
Killury N.S: Thank you very much to
everyone who contributed to the clothing and
mobile phone collection held recently for the
School. Your support is greatly appreciated.
CCE: Information of upcoming County Fleadh
Cheoil in Caherciveen on www.kerrycomhaltas.
ie. or keep up to date with all events on Kerry
CCE facebook page.
GAA Juvenile Results: U16s had a strong
win against Tralee Parnells last Friday evening,
which was a cold and very wet evening on a
scoreline of 3-6 to 0-7. Well done boys! Team
was Darren Barrett, Seamus Leen, Adam Guerin,
Dean Fitzpatrick, Cian Foran, Gearoid Mahony,
Sean Sheehan, Gary Carey, Nathan Dineen,
Gerard Leen, Evan Murphy, Adam Burke,
Killian Yallop Dooley, Gavin Dooley and Daniel
Goggin. Subs Daniel Mahony, Christopher
O’Donoghue(capt), Dylan Murphy.
GAA Fixtures: Intermediates will play Ladies
Walk in the North Kerry Championship on
Friday evening in Ballyduff at 7.30pm.
TIDY TOWNS: Due to the adverse weather last
Saturday the planned clean up could not take
place so it will take place next Saturday 17th
May at 2pm. Meeting point is the cross, bags
and high vis jackets will be provided and it is
hoped residents from the 4 approach roads
will come along and look after their own road
on the day. Hope to see as many people as
possible out on the 17th! Let’s all help to make
the village and surrounding areas as clean as
possible.
Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club Mens
Club: 18 Hole V Par, 1st: Jack Dempsey (18) 1
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down, 2nd Richard O’Reilly (16) 1 down
3rd John Dineen (21) 2 down, CSS 2 down.
Next Sunday May 19th is an 18 Single Hole
Foursomes Competition. Timesheet is available
in the clubhouse.
The winners of the open mixed 9 hole scramble
on Friday evening were Declan McCann and
Eamon Stack. 2nd were Sean Sheehy and Betty
Sheehan.
The 9 hole open mixed scrambles will continue
on this Friday evening May 16th with a shotgun
start at 6.30pm. Please ring clubhouse before
hand to enter your name for the draw for
partners. All welcome.
Our Summer Open Single Stableford
Competitions will take place every Thursday
during the summer and will begin this Thursday
May 1st.
A presentation of prizes for all competitions so
far in 2014 will take place on May 16th after the
scramble (approx (8.30pm). All prize winners
are asked to attend.
The Jimmy Breun team were defeated was 3 ½
to 1 ½ by Castlegregory in Tralee on Saturday
morning in atrocious conditions. The team
was Kenneth Hanlon & Joseph O’Connor,
Jerry Horan & Padraig Dineen, Noel Gilbride &
Brendan Dunne, John Pierce & Jamsey McGrath,
John Lohan & John Donegan (A).
CAUSEWAY CAMOGIE NEWS: U14 ALL
IRELAND CAMOGIE FEILE: Will take place
on the weekend of the 20th to 22nd of
June. Castleblaney in Co. Monaghan will be
Causeway’s host club. Over the coming weeks
we will be holding a number of fundraisers and
would appreciate the support of the people of
Causeway and the surrounding parish’s. We
have girls from Lixnaw, Ballyheigue, Ballyduff,
Ardfert & Causeway on our team. This is a great
opportunity for these girls to represent their
club and county with pride. If you would like
to make a donation to help cover some of the
costs of the trip it would be greatly appreciated.
Contact Ernest Hanly Chairman, Ann Kearney
Secterary, Catherine Burke Treasurer, Tee Reil O’
Connor PRO/Mentor. Table Quiz in McHales Bar
on Friday 30th May at 9pm.
U16 SEMI-FINAL: Causeway v Killmallock
on Friday 9th May. Hard luck to the Causeway
girls who played a great game on Friday night.
Conditions were less than ideal, wet cold and
Christopher O’Donoghue captain of the causeway U16s being
presented with winning trophy from tadgh halloran
Lorraine & Maurice McElligott,Ballinorig,Causeway,with their
son Dean who received his First Holy Communion in Causeway on
Saturday 10th May last. Photo by Trish O’ Brien
windy and add into the mix tough opposition
and you have a hard nights work ahead of
you. But fair play to the girls they battled hard
and never gave up. Final score Causeway 1-5
Killmallock 4-4. The girls should be very proud
of themselves as they won their 4 league
matches to top their group. Causeway 3-7 to
Galbally 1-5, Causeway 7-6 to Na Piarsaigh 2-2
Causeway 5-9 to Treaty Gaels 3-5
Causeway 5-5 to Ballybrown 2-11
This is a fantastic achievement by a great bunch
of girls both on and off the field. All of these girls
are U16 again next year except for our brilliant
captain Olivia Stack. This time last year we had
difficulty fielding an U16 team this year we had
a panel of 20 girls travelling to Limerick every
Friday night. Ciara Canty, Rebecca Reilly, Emma
Lawlor, Alannah Whelan, Rachel Burke, Michaela
O’ Sullivan, Erin Rowan, Sarah Stack, Olivia
Stack(capt), Megan Casey Lawlor, Caoimhe
Shannahan, Lisa Kearney, Aoife O’ Connor, Ciara
Shannon, Cora O’ Connor, Mairead Brosnan,
Kate Buckley, Siobhan Hanlon, Sinead Coleman
& Albhie Stack. Mentors: Owen Lawlor, Tee Reil
O’ Connor & Kieran Canty.
Churchill : spa : fenit News
Written by: Mike Moriarty 087 764 2974 Email: [email protected]
pupils from the Spa national school on the occasion of thier first holy communion
Fenit samphires: U17s had another match in the league last
weekend after our U16 cup semi final on that day had to be postponed.
Our opponents were Castlegregory on a desperately windy day. A very
strong westerly wind blew in from the sea down the pitch and we had
the advantage in the first half. We had a number of chances but until the
30th minute we failed to convert. Eventually we scored when Thomas
Dwyer scored after their keeper parried a ferocious effort from Bobby
O’Regan. Bobby was dangerous from long range efforts but after 40
minutes it was Sean Higgins who put us 2 nil up at the far post from a
good cross from Thomas Lenihan but that was it (2-0) at half time. The
second half was completely different from our point of view and we had
a lot more defending to do. With 10 minutes to go a ball fell to one of
their midfielders outside our box, he connected perfectly, kept it down
and it rocketed into our net leading to a few minutes of real pressure
which we just about handled – In the end we won 2-1 so well done to all
the 14 players on the day for their great efforts in galeforce conditions.
Thanks too to the Castlegregory team and mentors for such a good
game.
Junior Championship Quarter Final Replay: Churchill made
the long trip to Dromid to take on the locals in the replay of the Junior
Championship quarter final and came away empty handed. Whether it
was the long trip, or the heavy pitch, Churchill never got going in the
match, save for a 10 minute purple patch in the second half. If truth be
told the match was over at half time, as Churchill failed to trouble the
scoreboard operator for the entire first half. In fact, it took Churchill 37
minutes to register their first score. In their defence, they were playing
into a very strong wind and Dromid used the wind very wisely, by
playing quick ball in to Declan O’Sullivan, who lined out at full-forward
and ended up as their top scorer with 1-5.
Full Time score: Dromid Pearses 1-07 Churchill 0-06
Thanks: The club would like to thank its supporters who made the
long trip to Dromid for the match. The vocal support was very much
in evidence. Thanks also to the Churchill U8s (and their mentors) who
took part in a very entertaining half time match against their Dromid
counterparts.
Communion:The club would like to extend its congratulations to all in
the parish who made their First Holy Communion last weekend.
U-14 Division 1 Semi-Final: Churchill emerged victorious after a
nail-biting Co. League Semi Final in JP O’Sullivan Park, Killorglin last
Wednesday evening. Just like their Senior counterparts on the previous
Saturday, extra time was required, but on this occasion, the Churchill
boys produced a Lazarus-like performance to ensure a replay wouldn’t
be required.Final Score: Churchill 5-9 Laune Rangers 3-12 after extra
time
Churchill probably just about deserved the victory, and their neversay-die attitude was a sight to behold. They gained revenge on their
conquerors from Feile in what was a very sporting game. Both teams left
the pitch to well-deserved applause.
The team now plays Austin Stacks in the Division 1 Co. League Final in
Blennerville on this Wed, 14th May at 7:30. We ask as many people as
possible to come along to show their support for the team.
Camp News
Written by: Brigid O’Connor Email: [email protected]
AUGHACASLA SCHOOL: If your child is starting school at Aughacasla in
September 2014, make sure you have your copy of the Parents Booklet.
Available through Camp & Castlegregory Preschool.
CAMP DEFIBRILLATOR COMMITTEE: The Camp Defibrillator
Committee would like to announce that there will be a CPR and defib
refresher talk on Saturday 24th May from 2.30 to 3.30 by Fiona Barton. (a
qualified instructor). All are welcome and it is free of charge. Please try to
attend to refresh your skills and to learn the latest in CPR training.
CAR BOOT SALE: Camp Community Council are organising a Car Boot
Sale on Sunday 1st June (Bank Holiday).
All proceeds go towards the Camp Community Field Sports Development
Fund.
DRAMA: Camp Drama Group travel to Castlegregory with “A Wake In The
West” so if you missed it in Camp, the funny and highly entertaining
production with local artists will be on stage in The Clubrooms in
Castlegregory at 8.00 p.m. Friday, 23rd. May. Bookings – Information
Centre, Castlegregory.
FIRST COMMUNION: Congratulations to the following Aughacasla
school children who received their First Communion at St. Marys Church,
Castlegregory recently – Jason Casey, Aodh Connell, Jennifer O Donnell,
Aoife Butler, Mia Keane, Grainne O Dwyer and Eanna Murray. Teacher –
Christina O Shea, Priests – Fr. Michael Hussey PP castlegregory and Fr.
John Buckley PP Annascaul.
GAA: Annascaul defeated Ardfert in great sporting conditions at home
last Sunday on a score-line of 0-16 to 2-09.
The scoring opened with a point from Ardfert’s Cian Hussey in the
first minute of the game, followed with a free from Annascaul’s James
Crean. Further points were exchanged from Ardfert’s John Galvin and
Annascaul’s Jason Hickson, and a superb save from the home side goalie
Tommy Pierce left the sides level at the end of the first quarter mark.
Annascaul’s James Crean pointed from a free in the sixteenth minute
before Ardfert’s Cian Hussey gave the away side a two point lead from
a goal. Annascaul dominated the remainder of the quarter with points
from Aidan Crean, Fionn Coakley, James Crean, Emmet Kennedy and
Jason Hickson. During the two minutes of injury time Ardfert’s Cian
Hussey and Darren Wallace narrowed the margin to leave the half- time
score of Annascaul 0-8 to Ardfert’s 1-04.
An exciting entrance to the second half ensued with a penalty awarded
to Ardfert in the opening minutes converted by Michael Moloney to put
another goal on the board. Brandon Barrett quickly followed with a point
for Ardfert before a change was forced when Ardfert’s Michael Moloney
was black carded and replaced by Brian Moloney.
A free for both sides saw John Galvin and Jason Hickson slotting over,
before a shrewd pass from Annascaul’s James Farrell to James Crean
saw the ball over the bar. With five minutes to go and three points up
Annascaul would have thought they were home and dry but a hungry
Ardfert looking for a share of the spoils slotted over three points to level
the game at the final stages. However, a Jason Hickson free insured
Annascaul’s victory on the day with the full time sore of Annascaul 0-16
to Ardfert’s 2-09.
Camp First Communicants-Jason Casey; Aodh Connell, Jennifer O’Donnell, Aoife Butler, Mia Keane,
Grainne O’Dwyer and Eanna Murray
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COMMUNITY CARE LOTTO: The numbers
drawn for the Lotto of the 5th May were
11,13,17,23. Numbers were drawn by Greg
Claffey. There was no jackpot winner of €9,400.
Two €50 winners were Margaret Galloway,
Ballymacquinn and Ellie and Shauna McElligott,
Ballinorig. BOOKINGS- Anyone wishing to
book the Centre can do so by contacting 0871611720.
REQUEST FROM TIDY TOWNS KILMOYLEY:
Wall Meitheal - Your community needs you. Tidy
Towns Kilmoyley are currently building a stone
wall at Kilmoyley church. We hope to begin
stoning the face of this wall over the weekends
May 23rd - 30th and May 31 - June 2nd. We
are looking for a Meitheal of volunteers and
supports to help out over these two weekends.
Work will include mixing mortar, moving
stones, backfilling, stoning, tidying......etc. So
if you think you can help in anyway or if you
can commit for half day, full day or for the 6
days, your help will be greatly appreciated. For
effective organisation of the weekends please
contact committee members on 086 3130616
or 087 2076553. Many hands make light work.
KILMOYLEY NATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS:
Player of the Year Award - Congratulations
to Jevon Carey who was presented with The
Player of the Year Award by his club Fenit
Samphires. Jevon was thrilled with his award.
He loves soccer and Fenit Samphires and hopes
to continue training and playing with the club.
Kick Boxing - Ciaran Sheehy, Rachel Flaherty
and Darragh Corridon demonstrating some
Korean Kick Boxing choreography which has
been taught to them by black belt instructor
Alan Guilfoyle. The lessons take place in the
Kilmoyley Community Care Centre.
CAMOGIE: Hard luck to the Kerry Camogie
Team and mentors on losing out to Limerick in
the All-Ireland Final last Sunday. You all put in
a tremendous effort and can be proud of your
display.
ARDFERT/KILMOYLEY
COMMUNITY
GAMES: Gymnastics:
Congratulations to
Jessica Murphy U13 who won the second
gold for the Ardfert/Kilmoyley area this year.
Fantastic achievement Jessica! Well done to
Shonagh McGiff Maguire U11 also who was
just outside of the medals and did very well in
her competition.Cycling: Anybody interested
in taking part in the cycling on grass please
contact Trina at 086-4070253.
Athletics: Unfortunately there was a very small
turnout his year in the area finals. Thank you
though to those that did turn up & best of
luck to everyone who will be competing over
the weekend of June 21st and 22nd. Trina will
send out further details closer to the time.
GAA NEWS: UP COMING EVENT: Kilmoyley Hurling Club is organising a Long
Puck competition on Bank Holiday Sunday
June the 1st. Competition will start at Flaherty’s
Hardware, over to sportsfield and down to the
Community Care Centre. Competition is open
to Present players, past players and Juveniles.
A team will consist of one present player, a past
player and a player in juvenile section from
the age of 15 up. Each present player will be
required to pick a past player to go on the team
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Written by: Julie O’Connor 087 974 5817 or
Email: [email protected]
with them and the
juvenile
player
will be selected
by the club.
There is also a
competition for
Under 14 down
to
under
10
which will be a
shorter
route.
The competition
is also open to
Camogie players.
So please get the
hurley out and
start practising.
Entertainment
and Refreshments
will be held at An
Tochar afterwards
Beautiful local ladies from Kilmoyley,Causeway, Abbeydorney, Ballyheigue and Kilflynn who
attended a recent fashion show in Ballyroe Hotel. with prize giving
to take place
there also. Full details of
starting times next week.
RESULTS – INTERMEDIATES
– Kilmoyley Intermediates
had two good wins during
the week. Kilmoyley 3-16
V Dr Crokes 2-10. The
second game of the week
was against Abbeydorney
which was due to be held
this week, but brought
forward to last Saturday
evening.
Kilmoyley
5-08, Abbeydorney 0-02.
Kilmoyley have four more
games in the division 2 Co
League.
U14 div 2 Co League
Kilmoyley 0-05 V Lixnaw Well done to students from Kilmoyley National School; Oisín Kearney; Darragh Corridon;
Tomá Godley; Jevon Carey and Shayne Stack who won medals with their soccer club
2-03.
Fenit Samphires recently. Congratulations also to Jevon Carey who received
FIXTURES
NORTH
Player of the Year for the club. KERRY
Intermediate
Championship Kilmoyley V
St Brendan’s in Kilmoyley on Friday evening at
7.30pm. UNDER 14 V Ballyheigue in Co League.
Check with officials re time and venue.
UNDER 11 NK Kilmoyley V Lixnaw in Kilmoyley
on Friday evening at 6.30pm.
FEILE Skills – Hard luck to David Godley who
did his club proud at the Feile skills competition
in Abbeydorney last week. It was the Tralee
Parnell’s player who was the winner on the
day and will now go forward to represent the
County at the competition later.
Congratulations to Abbeydorney who won the
Feile final against Crotta on the day also.
KERRY HURLERS – Best of luck to the Kerry
Hurlers and mentors who play Kildare in the
Christy Ring cup next Saturday. The club would
like to wish the best to Tom Murnane, Daniel
Collins, Dougie Fitzell and Paudie O Connor
and of course not forgetting Seamus and Kian.
OLD PHOTOS – If anyone has old Kilmoyley
Hurling Club photos the club would like to
borrow same and take a copy of them. All
photos will be returned in perfect condition
again. Please contact Julie O Connor at 087CONGRATULATIONS TO BRENDAN WALSH FROM ST. BRENDANS AC WHO
WON A BRONZE MEDAL IN THE BOYS U13 LONG JUMP
9745817 re same.
kilflynn News
Written by: Mike Parker 087 979 4541or Email: [email protected]
COMMUNITY GAMES: The Abbeydorney/ Kilflynn Community Games
will be held on Thursday 15th May at Abbeydorney Gaa Pitch starting at
6-15pm. Come along for a great evening of fun and enjoyment.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP : A social afternoon for the Abbeydorney/
Kilflynn active retired group will be held in Abbeydorney Community Hall
on Wednesday 14th May at 1.00 p.m. A meal will be served, followed by
entertainment. Transport for anyone requiring it by phoning 7135831
DENIS LYNCH MEMORIAL GOLF SCRAMBLE: Don’t forget to put your
name on the list in Parker’s Pub or Herbert’s Bar. Venue Killorglin Golf
Club, Date - 24th May. Tee Time: 9.30am to 12 noon.
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS: The Crotta Hurling Club lotto draw was held
on Monday Night 12th May in Herberts’ Bar, Kilflynn. The Four numbers
drawn out of the drum by the independent observer Gérard McCarthy
Lissenearla , Abbeydorney, were 5 ,6, 9 & 15. There was No winner of
€3,200 Jackpot. The Lucky dip prizes winner each receives €35: The Dub,
Quilters Bar, Lixnaw, Cathy Sheehan,Lohercannon and John Mahony,
Ballintobeening Abbydorney Tralee. The next draw will be held on
Monday 19th May in Parker’s Pub with a 3,300 Jackpot.
Tickets are, available at 2 Euro each or 3 for 5 euro from Club tickets
sellers, you can also play the Crotta lotto on line now,
CHRISTY RING CUP: The Kerry Senior hurlers play Kildare on Saturday
17th May at 2 30 PM in Newbridge in Round 2 of the Christy Ring Cup.
Best of luck to Crotta players Sean Weir and Shane Nolan and their Kerry
team mates.
CLANDOUGLAS SCHOOL REUNION: A meeting to organise
Clandouglas School Reunion will be held at the Half-Way Bar on Sunday
night 18th May from 8.30 pm approx. Any school photographs in attics
or old photo albums will be scanned and carefully returned again. These
photographs will be displayed on the night of the Reunion Saturday 2nd
August 2014.
UNDER 11 HURLERS: The Crotta U-11 hurlers commenced the defence
of their North Kerry Championship title with a victory over Abbeydorney
on Friday evening 9th May on 5-01 to 0-3. Crotta scores were Gavin
Parker 3-00, Darragh Keane 1-01 and Sean McElligott 1-00.
Crotta play St.Brendan’s in round 2 on Friday evening 16th May in Ardfert
at 6.30pm.
ST. MARY’S CHURCH NEWS: On Wednesday morning 14th May, Mass
will be celebrated at 10.00a.m and Mass will be celebrated on Sunday
morning, 18th May at 9.30 a.m. for Betty Condon, Dublin & Kilflynn. To
book masses, baptisms etc please phone 066 7135146.
DARTS: Denise Leahy and Keith Silles defeated Eileen Brennan and Paud
Twomey Johnny O’Sullivan in the weekly dart doubles final in Parker’s
lounge Bar, Kilflynn on Saturday night 10th May.
The next darts doubles tournament takes place on Saturday night 17th
May at 10.30 p.m. in Parkers lounge Bar. Kevin Ophen defeated Colm
McElligott in a very high standard final in the Single dart tournament on
Wednesday night 7th May. The Single Darts Tournament will continue
every Wednesday night.
NOTES: Anyone interested in submitted items for the Kilflynn notes, can
contact Mike on 066 7135129 or 087 9794541 or email kilflynnnotes@
gmail.com before 12 noon on Monday.
Ewan O’Sullivan with his mother Denise, father Darren and sister Isobel at his First Holy
Communion at St Mary’s Church, Kilflynn.
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HURLING CLUB;
Coiste na nOg; Results The U14s had a tightly
contested game against Kilmoyley until the
final three minutes when Evan Mc Carthy and
Michael Dennehy both had well taken goals.
The game finished 2-3 to 5 points.
Fixtures;
U11s are away to Kilmoyley on Friday at 6.30pm.
U14s are at home to Ballyduff on Saturday at
6pm
North Kerry Intermediate Championship,
Lixnaw v Abbeydorney in Lixnaw this Friday
May 16th at 7.00pm.
North Kerry Senior Hurling League
Lixnaw V Ballyheigue in Lixnaw on Tuesday May
20th at 7.00pm.
Results;
County Senior Hurling League Div 2
Lixnaw; 3-16 , Ballyheigue; 0-6
North Kerry Minor Hurling League
Lixnaw; 3-19, Ballyheigue; 1-9
Juniors; The juniors enjoyed their first win of
the year following their comprehensive victory
over Ballyheigue in Ballyheigue. Two Cathal
McCarthy goals paved the way for Lixnaw who
finished comfortable winners in the end. Their
next outing will be against Abbeydorney this
Friday evening in Lixnaw in the quarter final of
the North Kerry Intermediate championship.
Minors; The minors defeated Ballyheigue in
the second round of the North Kerry League
in a one sided affair. Lixnaw play Kilmoyley in
the next round and a win here will see them
through to the final against Causeway.
NIGHT AT DOGS; A very entertaining and
exciting Night at the Dogs is planned for
Saturday night May 24th in Tralee Greyhound
Stadium. The programme of events includes
Mass at 7.00pm in the Stadium celebrated
by Fr Mossie Brick. Greyhound racing begins
at 7-45pm with 11 all sponsored top class
races and 12 top class televised races from
Shelbourne Park. Cassie Leen School of Dance
will have a workshop and display on the 3rd
floor for children under 14 from 8.30pm to
9-30pm. Prizes will also be presented to the
Best Dressed Lady, sponsored by Diane from
Jasmine Boutique, Tralee and the Best Dressed
Man. Bouncy Castle and Face Painting. Music
after racing by the newly formed local band
ëThe Real Dealí. The main race of the evening
is the Lixnaw GAA Buster Sweepstake Race,
sponsored by the Lixnaw Coursing club and
the holder of the ticket matching the winning
combination wins a prize of Ä500, sponsored
by Kathleen Foley, Foleys Galaexpress. We invite
you all to join us for a good value fun night out
and bring along your families too and help
raise funds to improve facilities at Hermitage
Park. Tickets can be purchased from Foleys
Galaexpress and any of the officers. They are
€10 per ticket and all u16s are free of charge.
CONGRATULATIONS;
To Tom And Deirdre Brosnan, Ballinclogher on
the birth of their son Tomas recently.
KERRY CAMOGIE;
The Kerry Camogue team lost to Limerick in
the Irish Daily Star National League Senior
Camogie final replay by 5-5 to 1-10. Two late
Limerick goals did the decisive damage with
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Written by: Paul Wallace 087 415 0929 Email: [email protected]
Kerry leading by one
point at the time
goimg into the final
few minutes. Well
done though to all
concerned especially
the following girls
from Lixnaw Julienne
O Keeffe, Gloria
Keane and Jacinta
Cronin.
LADYS
WALK
MASS; at the Grotta
Ladys Walk on Friday
May 13th at 8.00pm.
All welcome.
FINUGE/SENANS
LADIES FOOTBALL;
Good luck: to
Aoife Coleman, Orla
Dillon, Emma Faley, Seàn Scally (Enable Ireland), presents the winning trophy on behalf of the Sponsors to winning
Aine Moriarty, Andrea owners Niamh McKenna and Joint owner Alan O’Connor after Pennylane Lodge won the FEXCO 525 at
Stack and Katelyn the Enable Ireland night at the Dogs at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night. Also in
photo on left is Martin O’Connor. photo by denis walsh
Stack members of
our U12 panel who
are currently taking part in the Development YOUTH WORK: Again run by the Diocese of
Kerry. Aimed at adults interested in developing
squads in Casetleisland.
U16; Thursday 8th May will see FSS play at home their skills to work with young people in
to Southern Gaels, Results will be available next nurturing and developing their faith. Contact
Bernie McCaffrey at (087) 6484367 or email
week.
U6-U10 training; Our new season has [email protected]
begun and training continues every Monday DO YOU WANT TO CLEAR OUT YOUR
from 6.30-7.30 in Dromclough School, New WARDROBE:
We are starting our collection for new/used
members are always welcome.
Any details please contact Katherine or unwanted menís, womenís, and childrenís
O’Callaghan 086 3249057 or Cathy Angland clothing, household textiles i.e. (curtains,
towels) etc. shoes, handbags, belts & soft toys.
087 6122342
Mothers & Others Football; Training in (Any condition once they are clean). We also
Finuge pitch every Thursday night 8.30-9.30. require mobile phones (no battery, charger or
New members are always welcome, A great sim card needed). The collection date will be
way to meet new people in a non competitive Wed. June 19th at 8.30am. Please leave your
environment, come along and try it..you might bits and pieces at the Parish House. Finally no
quilts, no pillows, no cushions.
just really enjoy it....
Fund Raising; We will be holding a IRISH CANCER SOCIETY OFFER A FREE
fundraising clothing & textile recycling TRANSPORT SERVICE:
collection on May 17th, Donations of clean to patients attending Tralee General Hospital
unwanted clothes & textiles, books, broken or Cork University Hospital for treatment.
laptops and broken mobile phones can also Volunteer drivers are the lifeblood of the
be collected. Please if you get a chance start service. Congrats to the Lixnaw people who
gathering up a few bits into black bags ready are part of this service. For more info contact
for the fundraiser, More details to follow nearer Gail on (01) 2810566
LIXNAW YOUTH CLUB ARE RECRUITING
the time.
NEW LEADERS:
LIXNAW COURSING CLUB LOTTO;
for next September. K.D.Y.S. will provide a 12
Jackpot €3,700. Noís Drawn; No 2, 10, 18, 28.
No Jackpot winner. 25 winners; Mike Egan, hour training programme for all new volunteers
Co Clare; Elaine Galvin, Ballinclogher; Daragh which will include a nationally recognised child
Conway, Clogher & James OíConnor, Liscullane. protection awareness certificate. If you are
5 free tickets winners; Garrett Daughton, interested contact (a) any member of Lixnaw
Village; Eoirne Laide, Garrynagore. Next draw Youth Club or (b) Gareth at KDYS Listowel (068)
23744 for more details.
Quilters Bar Sun Jackpot €3,800.
LIXNAW CC…:
CLANDOUGHLAS SCHOOL REUNION:
A Meeting in the Halfway Bar on Sun night A final reminder to have completed Fleadh
May 18th at 8.30pm. Bring old school photos entries in to the Secretary by May 14th and
or photo albums. These will be scanned and again please refer to ‘www.kerrycomhaltas.
carefully returned again. Big day takes place ie’ for up to date rules for competitions and
general Fleadh information. The work that gets
Sat. Aug. 2nd, 2014.
PADRE PIO DEVOTIONS ON TUESDAY WEEK done in the Ceolann in preparing for the Fleadh
MAY 20th at 7.30pm; Witness given by John Cheoil must be acknowledged, the young
Flynn, Limerick. Petition box in place in sacred members themselves, the parents, helpers and
teachers all deserve huge praise.
area.
Tralee Outlook
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Deadline: Monday 5pm Email : [email protected]
Austin Stacks
(By Martin Collins)
SENIOR FOOTBALL:
Dingle 4-7; Austin Stacks 1-10.
After our best start to the season in living memory
(we were undefeated in our first eight games) we
surrendered that record at Dingle on last Sunday
afternoon (11th May), going down to the home
side by two clear goals in the quarter final of the
Club Championship. .
Our next outing will be at home to MilltownCastlemaine in round 5 of the Co. League on this
Saturday evening (17th May) at 7pm.
HURLING: After a very good performance in the
opening game which yielded a draw away to
Kenmare, our Hurlers were due to play Duagh in
round 2 of the South Kerry League last evening
(14th May). See Website for report. Then, on next
Monday evening (19th May) we have another
home game against Kilgarvan in round 3 of the
competition, with our final round away to St. Pats
(East Kerry) on Wednesday, 28th May.
JUNIOR B FOOTBALL: Our B Team (who reached
last year’s final) get their Co. League campaign
underway on this Friday evening (16th May) with a
home game against Kerins O’Rahillys at 7.30pm.
Our remaining fixtures are as follows – 23rd
May Kilcummin (home); 30th May John Mitchels
(away); 6th June Rathmore (away) and the final
game away to Legion on a date to be fixed.
The Club has decided not to enter a C Team in this
season’s competition.
MINOR FOOTBALL: Well done to the Kerry
Minors (including our own Jack Morgan) on their
victory over Tipperary in last week’s (7th May)
Munster Championship semi final in Thurles.
They now have a date with Cork in July’s Final in
Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Kerry will be bidding for their
43rd title while Cork will be seeking their 30th.
CONGRATULATIONS: to former Club Footballer,
Billy Sheehan and his wife Marie on the recent
birth of a second son (named Billy), a brother for
Timmy Jnr.
BINGO: The Bingo session will continue on
this and every Saturday night at 8.30pm in our
Clubrooms.
LOTTO: Last Monday week’s (5th May) Jackpot
worth €5,000 was not won. The numbers drawn
were 7, 12, 25 and 29.
The €20 prizes went to Pádraig O’Connor c/o The
Club; and Brian Morgan, Michael Kenny, Seán
Myers and Tom Crowley, all c/o Club Rockies.
SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy is offered to
the families of Paddy Moriarty, Oakview Village
and late of Ballyrickard Close and Huddersfield;
Brendán O’Connell, Tonevane and late of St.
Brendan’s Park; and Jimmy O’Sullivan, Derrymore
East (father of former Club Footballer, Seamus)
who died during the past week.
Stacks LADIES
Girls Academy: U6,8 & 10 Training went ahead at
Caherslee last Sunday. The girls commence their Go
Games this Wednesday evening in Ballymacelligott.
Best wishes to all our girls who received their first
Holy Communion last weekend. We extend birthday
wishes to Grace Foley 10 on 18th May and to Lily
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CONCENTRATION: Ciarán O’Connell and Shane Carroll, Austin Stack Club players, making every effort to gain possession of a breaking
ball in the Daingean v Stacaigh senior club championship game in Páirc an Ághasaigh last Sunday. Bhuaigh leaideanna an Iarthair.
An Daingean: 4-7; Na Stacaigh: 1-10. Adrienne Mhic Lochlainn a thóg
Ryan who will be 9 on 20th May.
U12 Girls: We will commence our Co. League with
a game V Castleisland this Wednesday evening at
6.30pm. Players to meet in Connolly Park at 5.30pm
please. Upcoming Co. League games will be against
Glenflesk, Ballymacelligott, Duagh, Finuge/St.
Senans and Dr. Crokes. Training on Sundays at 11am
and Tuesdays at 6pm.
U14 Girls: Were beaten by Laune Rangers last
Sunday evening we continue with Co. League action
away to Na Gaeil at 5pm this Sunday May 18th.
Training Tuesdays and Fridays at 5.30pm
U16 Girls: Our next Co. League game sees us
at home to Inbhear Scéine Gaels. Players will be
informed of match details by text. Training Tuesdays
and Fridays.
Nite at the Dogs: Our big club fundraiser the
Austin Stacks Nite at the Greyhound Stadium takes
place on Friday 23rd May. Tickets are now on sale &
we are urging everyone to get involved by purchasing
& selling tickets. Proceeds from the night are going
towards the purchase & development of the much
needed 2nd pitch facility at Connolly park - so please
everyone get behind the project and do what you
can to make the night a great success.
Congratulations: To our own Mick Hanafin
who managed the Kerry U14 girls to Munster final
success over Cork recently. Kerry’s first title in this
age group since 2008. Well done to Mick and to
our own Molly O’Carroll who was a member of the
winning team.
Stacks Juveniles
FAOI 6: (i) Our Thursday night summer football
session got off to a grand start last week and
we’ll have more of the same on Thursday next.
Venue: Connolly Park. Starting time: 5:45pm. Bígí
ann! (ii) Sunday morning as usual at 11.00am….
in Caherslee.
PEIL FAOI 8: (i) The Kerins-O’Rahilly Club Under
8 blitz was a great success on Thursday last and
next Thursday will see similar action….at 5.45pm.
Expect text. (ii) Traenáil arís eile on Sunday at
11.00am in Caherslee.
PEIL FAOI 10: (i) More GoGames on Thursday
last…mórbhuíochas le Club Kerins-O’Rahilly.
(ii) Our Thursday evening summer football
continues this week. Ionad: Connolly Park. An
t-am: 5:45pm. (iv) Training as usual in Caherslee
at 11.00am on Sunday.
PEIL FAOI 12: (i) On Sunday last our As and
Bs played enjoyable matches v Raonaithe na
Leamhna. Silken skills once more on display!
Maith sibbh, a bhuachaillí agus a bhainisteoirí!
(ii) Under 12 fixtures on www.austinstacks.ie
(Faoi 12…24th March).
PEIL FAOI 14: (i) Commiserations to our gallant
Club Rockies Under 14B team that went down
to an extremely strong Dr Crokes outfit on
Wednesday 7th in the semi-final of the League.
They now find themselves in the County League
Division 1 Under 14 County Final against
our neighbours, Churchill, who themselves
fashioned a fine victory in their semi-final
against a fancied Laune Rangers outfit in
Killorglin. Final date: Wednesday 14th. Venue:
BLENNERVILLE. Result on www.austinstacks.ie.
IOMÁNAÍOCHT
&
PEIL
FAOI
14:
Comhghairdeachas to young dual players Craig
Ó Tíocháin (mac leis an iar-iománaí Pádraig),
David Couchman and Michael Slattery who were
part of the Abbeydorney under 14 hurling team
that won the recent Kerry Féile final. Hurling/
football double Féile victories in 2014! Nice…
and all in Black and Amber!! This is Michael’s third
Kerry Féile medal as he has also been a stalwart
on our victorious Féile football championship
team in 2013! P.S. Are the days of star Rock
hurlers returning?
PEIL FAOI 16: (i) Under 16A team played
outstanding football in the Central League
division 1 final but were unlucky on the
scoreboard. AdeS: 2-6; K-O’R: 6-6. Mí-ádh, a
leaideanna! (ii) Under 16B boys won the division
3 semi-final. AdeS: 1-11; Na Mistéalaigh: 3-4. Ar
fheabhas, a bhuachaillí! Our Bs will face Churchill
in the division 3 final. Up The Rock!
MIONÚIR CHIARRAÍ: Comhghairdeachas lenár
n-imreoir Jack Ó Muireagáin agus le foireann
Chiarraí a ghnóthaigh áit i gCraobhchluiche na
Mumhan.
kerins o’Rahillys
(By Breda Dyland)
Juveniles: U6/8/10 Our U8s took part in the
first leg of the U8 Go Games Blitz held in Healy
gaa club call
Deadline: Monday 5pm Email : traleeoutlook@outlookm
Michaels/Foilmore 0-10
Kerins
O’Rahillys
notched
up
their
fourth league win
in a row with a hard
earned but deserved
victory over a tough
St Michaels/Foilmore
side on a difficult night
for football due to the
strong & gusting wind.
full time score of Kerins
O’Rahillys 2-06 to St
Michaels/Foilmore 0-10
points. This was a great
win with each and
everyone playing their
part including subs- it
was also heartening to
Tom Hoare Kerins O’Rahillys U16 Captain being presented with the Kelliher’s Toyota “Pat Healy
get back on the winning
Memorial Shield” by Central Region Chairman Liam Ó Rócháin. Photo Breda Dyland
trail following last weeks
disappointment in the
club championship. We travel to Waterville next
week and hope that some of our absentees
tonight will be available next week.
Ladies Football: Junior Ladies: Our Junior
ladies played their final game in the Co League
against Rathmore on Sunday last. Despite some
outstanding saves from goalkeeper Nicola
Horan and great defending from Erika Quill,
Oonagh O’Sullivan, Ciara Neenan and Natasha
O’Regan Rathmore were able to put scores on
the board. Fine runs upfield and fine scores
from Emma McCarthy and Shauna Hanafin as
well as a well taken goal by Rachel O’Connor
were not enough for us to breech the gap and
Rathmore left victors on the day.
The James Hobbert Memorial Cup sponsored by North & Co Estate
U14/U16 Girls U16 County League Kerins
Agents Tralee was presented to the Austin Stacks captain Dylan
Harnett by Pat McAuliffe Chairman of Coiste Thra Li.
O’Rahillys 2-03 Moyvane 4-01
There was a very strong wind when the game
Park on Thursday last. Teams travelled from
started and as we lost the toss we had to play
John Mitchels, Na Gaeil and Austin Stacks and
against it. Moyvane took an early lead with the
a great showcase of skills was had on the night.
wind at their backs and at half time we were
Training for this age group continues in Healy
trailing by 3 goals. We came back well with
Park on Saturdays at 11am.
goals from Eimear Ellard and Shannon Quill
U8/10 Girls: Training as usual on Saturday
but Moyvane scored another goal and pulled
next at 11am in Healy Park.
away again. The girls battled on but at the final
U12s: train in Healy Park Ballyrickard on
whistle Moyvane were the victors. Final score
Mondays and Wednesdays at 4pm. Gum shields
Moyvane 4-01 Kerins O’Rahillys 2-03. Other
have to be worn by each player.
players to impress were Megan McBride and
U16s: Our U16s played Austin Stacks in the
Hannah Stack. U14 and U16 Ladies train every
Kellihers Toyota Central League Final on
Tuesday at 6.15 in Ballyrickard.
Monday evening last in St Pats Blennerville.
U12 Girls U12 girls play their first games in
Austin Stacks had beaten us in the first game
the second phase of the Co League this week.
of the league so we were on our guard from
The first was away to Firies on Tuesday. Their
the start and got our scoring off to a great start
next game will be at home to Laune Rangers
with a goal from Evan Doody in the first minute.
on Tuesday the 20th.
Kerins O’Rahillys 6-06 to Austin Stacks 2-06.
Happy Birthday: Birthday wishes this week
Captain Tom Hoare was presented with the
go to Jonathon Lyons (all round volunteer with
“Pat Healy Memorial Shield” by Central Region
the club).
Chairman Liam Ó Rócháin. Gearóid Savage was
Good Luck: Best of luck to our own Rosie
presented with the “Vincent Murphy Sports”
McGrath who is representing the Oyster Tavern
Man of the Match Award by Secretary of the
in the upcoming “Kerry Rose” selection. Rosie
Central Region Damien McCarthy. Well done to
was the best dressed lady at our club social so
all the team and Mentors Norman Foley, Shane
we hope it was the start of her winning year!
Ronan and Adrian Doody.
Sympathies: Sincere Sympathy is expressed
Senior Football: Senior County League
to the family of Gerry Connolly The Kerries
Division 1 Round 4 Kerins O’Rahillys 2-06 St
Tralee, James (Jimmy) O’Sullivan Derrymore
East Tralee, Brendán O’Connell Tonevane Tralee,
Paddy Moriarty Oakview Village Tralee, and
Gerry Jameson Abbeydorney Tralee. May they
rest in Peace.
P.R.O Contact: If you have any thing you
feel is of interest for the Kerins O’Rahillys notes
please get in touch. You can contact me at pro.
[email protected]. Why not join our
Facebook group to keep up to date with all
fixtures and what is going on in the club. Just
follow the following link https://www.facebook.
com/groups/Narries/
JOHN MITCHELS
(By Peter Fortune)
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP: We are
away to Ardfert in Round 2 time and date T.B.C.
CO LEAGUE: John Mitchels 1-8
Skellig Rangers 2-8
We were at home last Saturday evening in
round 4 of the Co. league. We had the aid of
a very strong wind in the first half but did not
take full advantage and should have being
leading by more than 4 points at half time. Half
time score John Mitchels 1-6 S. Rangers 1-2.
This game turned about ten minutes into this
half, when with an attacking free which went
very wrong resulting in a Skellig Ranger goal.
We had a player sent off shortly after this with
a second yellow. Try as we might we could not
get the scores that were needed to win the
match. S. Rangers did enough to see them over
the line at the end. Final score John Mitchels
1-8 Skellig Rangers 2-8.
We are away to Desmonds in round 5 on
Saturday next May 17th at 7pm.
Div 1 Junior Co. League
UNDER14 BOYS: The final of the Co. league is
on next Wednesday May 14th v Castleisland in
Currow at 7-30pm.
Under 12 Boys: U12 final round of games v
Dr Crokes in Lewis road Killarney both teams
gave their best but on the night lost to the
stronger Crokes teams.. Best 4 team 2 was
Cormac Clifford & David Stuart & best for 1st
team were Goalkeeper Sean broderick & david
fitzgibbon. new round of matches starting next
week and we await the draw.
Training is on every Tuesday and Thursday
evening at 6.45pm. It is important that the
entire group bring gum shields. For more
information phone Brendan Dillane on 086
1742604.
Under 6: We are training on Sunday mornings
in camp Ballyseedy. Under the watchful eyes of
John, Sean, Tim and Susie and it is great to see
such a large number of children who are eager
to learn the skills of the game.
U8 Boys: We had a great week last week with a
blitz in Ballyrickard and training in our own club
on Sunday morning. At the blitz Daragh, James,
Ben, Andrew and Sean Og all tried their best
and showed some great touches with some
great scores. Luke, Cian, Sean and Sam also
played a very important part in the games. Well
done to all and we will see you next Sunday
UNDER 8 &10 GIRLS: Training continues
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Sunday morning between 10.30 and 12 under
the watchful eyes of Claire, Patriz, James,
Edward, Tony and John. Bring a friend to enjoy
our fun and games as we learn the skills of
Ladies Gaelic football.
UNDER 10, Boys: Training is on Sunday
mornings and great effort is being made by all
the players. Training is at 10:30 sharp.
Under 12 Girls: The girls played two games
in the North Kerry League last week,recording
a win away to Moyvane & were very unlucky to
lose to Currow at home.They are still well placed
in the North Kerry League & the games will be
ongoing in conjunction with the county league
so theres plenty of football on the way over the
next few weeks. The girls played Ballyduff in the
County League on Monday evening - report in
next weeks notes.The club, management &
players would like to wish a speedy recovery
to our star midfielder Sinead O Donnell who
picked up an arm injury on Thursday evening
& we hope to see her back in the green & gold
shortly. Training continues at Camp Ballyseedy
from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday evenings - any
new players are more than welcome to attend.
Gaelic4Girls: There is still a fantastic
turnout at the Gaelic4Girls which continues
every Wednesday from 6pm - 7pm in our club
grounds at Camp Ballyseedy. We have extended
the course to 9 weeks & the option to continue
playing with either the u8,u10 or u12 girls
teams within the club is open to all participants
- details will be given after training next week.
We are expecting the G4G t-shirt’s shortly &
they will be presented with the certificates
next week. For more information, contact Rory
Kilgallen 087 2352044,Claire O’Sullivan 085
1662997, John McEniry 087 2330392 Fergus
McCarthy 087 2568969, Dan O Connor 086
1739465 or the club @ 0667197070.
John Mitchels sports complex.
Our Sports Complex at Camp Ballyseddy is
available for bookings on the Sports Hall, All
Weather Pitch. The Gym, Sauna and Steam
room’s are open from 5pm to 9pm Monday to
Friday. Cost €3 per session for members and
€4 for non members. Complex also open for
children’s parties. Further information contact
Humphrey Shanahan on 0877740275
SYMPATHY: To the Family of Brendan O’Connell
Tonevane & formerly St. Brendans Park.
NA Gaeil
NA GAEIL seniors: In the fourth round of the
county league Na Gaeil faced Castlegregory.
Castlegregory 00-12; Na Gaeil 02-12.
NA GAEIL U14: Na Gaeil travelled to Scartaglen
last Wednesday to play Cordal/Scart in the
semi-final of the County League. The home
side won the toss and elected to play with the
aid if the wind. They immediately got into their
stride and scored a goal within the first minute.
The Na Gaeil youngsters never gave up and
Seamus Harty got their first score after fourteen
minutes.
Na Gaeil 1-14 Cordal/Scart 6-12.
NA GAEIL U12: Congratulations to our U12 A
team who won out Division 2A convincingly
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by
winning
all
their
matches in the group. Last
Sunday evening we played
Castleisland Desmonds away
which proved to be tough
test. Desmonds got the better
start and went into a 1-4 to no
score lead. Final score was Na
Gaeil 5-16 to Desmonds 4-11
U12 B team had a fantastic
win also to make it a double
on the night. The lads started
very well and dominated early
Final score was Na Gaeil 5-11
to Desmonds 3-4.
Next training is on Wednesday
14th at 7.00pm. Please ensure
to bring Gum Shields. Phase 2 Na Gaeil U8’s had their first blitz of the season in Kerins O’Rahilly’s pitch in Ballyrickard.
were able to field 2 teams including a few new players who made their debut on the
of Co. League resumes on the We
night. All the boys really enjoyed the games and are already looking forward to their
followingSunday 18th.
next blitz. NA GAEIL U10: The boys
had their first outing this year with a very strong team but our footballing ability and
competitive Blitz in Kerins O Rahillys on May 1st. fitness carried us all the ways through, and
We fielded one team on the night and won our with a great team ethic by everyone on the
three games. All the boys gave a great display team, Clodagh was excellent on the night and
and some of our score-taking was a pleasure to was really unlucky not to score a goal but only
watch. Round Two of the Blitz will be held next for some last ditch defending, The girls never
week so we need a big turnout of players as we stopped playing for each other. This was a great
team performance by all girls. Well done girls
would like to field two teams on the night.
There will be no training this Thursday due NA GAEIL LADIES U14: V Southern Gaels, Div
to Oakpark/St Brendans Community Games 1 County League.We played away to Southern
taking place in Killeen so next training will Gaels on Sunday evening, Southern Gaels
be Sunday morning10.45 to 12 o’clock.We are started brightly playing with the wind and
always looking for new players to join us so scoring 2-02 without reply, it took us a while to
why not come along next Sunday and have settle , Kay started in goals, with Abi and Maura
in the full back line, they worked hard to try
some fun
NA GAEIL U8: Last Thursday we had our first and stop the Gaels attack with the half backs
blitz of the season in Kerins O’Rahilly’s pitch Clodagh, Grainne and Dearbhla.With a good
in Ballyrickard. We were able to field 2 teams spirited first half display, we were only down
including a few new players who made their by 2 points at half time, Muireann who scored
debut on the night. All the boys really enjoyed 1-01 and Erika 0-01 were doing a lot of grafting
the games and are already looking forward to with helping to defend and start attacking
play, but we started to settle with Meagan
their next blitz.
NA GAEIL LADIES U16: V Corca Dhuibhine and Sibeal getting 1-01 each, Kay came out
Div 1 County League We played on Thursday from goals and scored a goal for us, Brid and
evening against Corca Dhuibhne in Lispole, Roisin gave everything up front for us and were
leaving Tralee,it was wet and windy but it was very unlucky not to score but only for Gaels
windy and dry in Lispole, good conditions for to have a very good goalkeeper. We moved
a match.As both teams were missing players, Jadyn up front and she reaped up the rewards
we played 11 a side on a full pitch. We started and scored 3-03 but unfortunately in the end,
against the wind,Clodagh started in goals and due to having no subs, our legs could not last,
make some crucial saves and found our backs with Gaels having 22 players, they were able
with her kick outs, Eimear and Muireann played to freshen up. This was another fine display by
at fullback and did a great job at protecting their ourgirls and we only lost by a last minute goal
goalkeeper. Erika and Nessa( who made her that they scored. I would like to thank all the
debut) played at half back and had to work hard parents that have driven to these games and
with winning kickouts and defending against who have supported us.
the wind. Nora and Sarah worked tirelessly in GRATITUDE: Sean O Connor and family would
midfield, great attacking and defending by like to express gratitude to all at Na Gaeil for
both girls.Ciara got a couple of points to settle the expression of sympathies shown on his
us. We worked really hard in the first half and Mothers, Mary O Connor Passing. Especially to
were down by 5 pts at half time. In the second Jackie,Eilish,Margaret,Jonny,Eamon and Declan
half, we took advantage with somefine points for all their support during this difficult time
being scored by Nora, chasing and blocking by and to the club and social members for their
Caoimhe who was unlucky not to get a goal , help and sincere condolences conveyed at the
with Meagan scoring 2-02 and Jadyn scoring Removal. The O Connor Family would also like
3-06. This was a real test against a physically to thank all, who send cards and for kindness
shown.
tralee sports
outlook team of the week
Tralee dynamos ladies soccer team
The Tralee Dynamos ladies team winners of the Ladies Reserve Cup at Mounthawk park on sunday
Tralee Parnells
(By Mike Roger O’Sullivan)
Féile skills winner: Congratulations to
Parnells Under 14 player Brian Lonergan who
won the Féile skills competition this week.
Brian goes on to represent Kerry in the all
Irelands in Ulster.
Cúl Camp: Parnells Cúl Camp will take place
on the 11-15th of August in Caherslee. The
camp is being run by Kerry county board.
This link will bring you directly to the online
registration form for Parnells:
https://secure.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/
booking/online/?venue=672
On line Registration: For players not yet
registered, to register on line following the link
on our blog at http://traleeparnellshurling.
blogspot.ie/ or ask any mentor for a
registration form.
Kerry community
games
(By Margaret Dineen)
COMMUNITY GAMES FOOTBALL,
GYMNASTICS & SOCCER EDGING CLOSER TO
NATIONALS
Another busy sporting weekend for
Community Games – with Gaelic Football,
Soccer and Gymnastics held in various venues
around the county – Rathmore, Mastergeeha
and Tralee. Excellent sporting skills in all our
events where children demonstrated great
ability and expertise both on the field and on
floor and vault!
GAELIC FOOTBALL GIRLS UNDER 12
Our County Finals of U12 Girls Football
wasplayed in Rathmore on the Bank Holiday
Monday with nine teams divided into three
groups. After some excellent games, Glenflesk
topped Group 1 with victories over Beaufort
and Duagh/Lyre. In Group 2, Rathmore/
Gneeveguilla defeated Abbeydorney/Kilflynn
and Kenmare. In Group 3, Listowel defeated
Ballyduff and Killorglin, with Killorglin going
through to the semis as 4th best placed team.
Here Killorglin defeated Glenflesk 2-7 to 0-4, &
Rathmore/Gneeveguilla defeated Listowel in
a game that could have gone either way on a
score of 2-3 to 1-4. Playoff game Listowel won
the bronze medals with a 3-6 to 1-2 victory
over Glenflesk who collected the Certs. In
the final, Rathmore/Gneeveguilla became
the the new county champions & gold medal
winners with victory 6-3 to 1-3 over Killorglin
who received the silver medals. Rathmore/
Gneeveguilla will now represent Kerry at the
provincial finals in U.L. Results: 1. Rathmore/
Gneeveuilla; 2. Killorglin; 3. Listowel; 4.
Glenflesk.
SOCCER GIRLS UNDER 12 & 15
On Sunday, we had the U12 & U15 Girls Soccer
County Finals in Mastergeeha Soccer Pitch.
In the Under 12 Girls we had three teams
who played in round robin format with both
Kenmare & Listowel defeating Duagh/Lyre & in
the final game Listowel retained their county
title to win the gold medals with victory over
Kenmare who received the silver medals &
Duagh/Lyre the bronze.
The U15 final between Beaufort & Duagh/
Lyre produced a classic with plenty of goals.
In first half Duagh/Lyre playing with the aid of
strong wind to lead at half time 5-1 & in the
second half Beaufort scored 5 goals to lead
with 5 mins left. From the kick off Duagh/
Lyre equalised from penalty spot & with 30
seconds left a brilliant shot gave Beaufort the
county title & gold medals on a score line of
7-6 with an unlucky Duagh/Lyre side getting
the silver. There was excellent displays from
all the players on both sides so well done to
all for giving us such an epic final & best of
luck to Beaufort who will represent Kerry at
the provincial finals & also Listowel in the U12
competition.
GYMNASTICS UNDER 9, 11, 13 & 15
Our Gymnastics County Finals took place at
Tralee Gymnastics Hall in Tralee and as always
proved to be very competitive with children
from many areas competing. A special thanks
to our organisers, judges, coaches, parents,
and of course the children who all represented
their areas so well.
Results:
Under 9: Girls: 1. Kyla Shine (Kilcummin); 2.
Grace Murphy (Rathmore/Gneeveguilla); 3.
Rachel Mulgrew (Blennerville); 4. Rosin Rahilly
(Ballymacelligott). Boys: 1. Luke Rochford
(Ballyduff ); 2. Eoghan Shire (Castleisland).
Under 11: Girls: 1.Joanna Moynihan
(Castleisland); 2. Maura O’Keeffe (Rathmore);
3. Louise Leahy (Moyvane/Knockanure); 4.
Caoimhe Guerin Crowley (Rathmore). Boys:
1. Daire Murphy (Milltown/Listry); 2. Ron
O’Neill (Spa/Fenit/Barrow); 3. Fionn Murphy
(Rathmore/Gneeveguilla); 4. Cathal McElligott
(Lixnaw).
Under 13: Girls: 1. Jessica Murphy (Ardfert/
Kilmoyley); 2. Megan Brosnan (Firies); 3.
Katlyn Nolan (Killarney South); Joint 4th Eve
Creedon (Ballymacelligott) & Ella Itsede (St
Brendans/Oakpark). Boys: 1. Ruaire Murphy
(Milltown/Listry); 2. Matthew McDonnell
(Rock St/Caherslee); 3. Kieran Collins (Rock St/
Caherslee); 4. Daniel Fok-Seang (St Brendans).
Under 15: Girls: 1. Tara O’Connor (Tarbert); 2.
Rachel Leane (Kilcummin); 3. Lena Murphy
(Listowe); 4. Tara Lynch (Boherbee). Boys: 1
John Fok-Seang (St Brendans).
ATHLETICS/FIELD EVENTS/RELAYS: County
Athletics Finals take place on 21st/22nd June
– Area Sportsdays should be taking place as
athletics forms will need to be submitted by
Thursday 22nd May.
CHECK-IN TIMES FOR NEXT WEEKEND
EVENTS – Check-in for Cross Country/Mixed
Distance Races is 10.30 am; Dualthon 11.30
am in Beaufort and Judo at 2pm at Balloonagh
School, Tralee.
Closing Dates for receipt of Completed Entry
Forms: Thursday 15th - Spikeball & Cycling
on Grass – Thursday 15th Fixture Dates;
Cycling – Friday 23rd May. Spikeball changed
to 25th May. Check our website HYPERLINK
“http://www.kerrycommunitygames.ie” www.
kerrycommunitygames.ie for up-to-date
information on our fixtures, results and rules.
St. Brendan’s/Oakpark
Community Games
Athletics Evening: Our local athletics
evening takes place this Thursday 15th in Na
Gael, pitch at 6.30pm, the first four in each race
go forward to represent the area in Castleisland
in June, so come along and join in the fun.
Races for U8 to U16 boys and girls and of
course there’s the tiny tots and adults too. Only
€2entry fee.
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St. Brendans Park
(By Tommy Naughton)
ACADEMY SEASON: Our academy for ages
5 to 10 years continues every Saturday . All
our coaches are fully qualified so your child is
guaranteed the very best of Coaching .Proof of
this is that our academy has been running since
2006 and over 160 kids attend every Saturday. The
following are the times for the new season which
will take place on our all weather pitch at Christy
Leahy Park , Under-6: 2–3pm born 2008 , Under-7:
2–3.30pm born 2007 , Under-8: 2-3.30pm born
2006 , Under-9: 3.45-5.15pm born 2005 , Under10: 3.45–5.15pm born 2004 . .Please insure that
you bring Shin pads, water, jackets etc. For any
questions or comments please email academy@
stbrendansparkfc.com .
CLUB WEBSITE: Our Club website is available on
www.stbrendansparkfc.com . All the latest club
information can be found here . All coaches are
asked to submit match reports and squad photos
as soon as they can after matches so that they can
be posted on the site. We can also be found on
Facebook and on Twitter @_ParkFc.
U16 National Cup Final: St Brendans Park Fc
will take on St Kevin’s Boys on Sunday May 18th
in the National Cup Final . This will be a historic
occasion for the club as its our first ever national
final and a win would be even more historic as it
would be the first time a Kerry side would win an
SFAI cup . The Supporters Busses have been filling
up quickly and a huge crowd is expected to make
the journey to the capital . Everyone at the club
would like to wish the team and their managers
Graeme o Sullivan and David Magee the very
best of luck . Kick off will be at 4.00pm in Wayside
Celtics Grounds ,Jackson Park, Glenamuck Road,
Kilternan, Co. Dublin .
REPORTS: (U13) Kerry Cup Semi Final ;
Park Fc 1-0 Listowel Celtic,
On Thursday evening our u13A team played
Listowel Celtic in what was a very competitive
cup semi final.Great credit must go to both sets
of players as this game was battled for in the
best way possible, that is that soccer was the
real winner. Both teams played some very nice
periods of soccer with possession maintained, and
creative and imaginative scoring opportunities
resulting from, patience and intelligent build
up play. Although chances were frequent only
one goal was scored due to excellent and brave
goalkeeping from both keepers. The goal when it
came was an end product from a great Park team
move. The final pass was slipped through from
Fergal to Sebastian, ”Seb” not unlike a young
Messi did the rest, skill, control, technique and
class finished into the bottom corner of the net.
. Bravery and skill were his contributions to win.
Next up are Killarney Celtic in a few weeks.
FIXTURES ;
Thursday 15th May
U13 Premier , Park A v Mastergeeha 7.15pm.
U15 Div.1 , Park B v Killarney Athletic A 7.15pm .
Friday 16th May, Denny Premier A ,
Camp United v Park Fc 7.00pm .
Saturday 17th May
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Denny Youths League,
Park Fc v Inter Kenmare
2.30pm.
Sunday 18th May
SFAI U16 National Cup
Final ,
St.Kevin Boys v Park
FC
4.00pm , Venue
Wayside
Celtic
Grounds ,Jackson Park,
Glenamuck
Road,
Kilternan, Co. Dublin
Camogie
Corner
(By Triona Brassil)
Tralee Senior Cup Team that took part in the Munster District Senior Cup Competition in Killarney
Limerick
deny
on Sat May 10, Sitting L - R : Geraldine Reen (Lady Captain), Joan Costello (Team Captain),
Kerry a national
Mary Sheehy (Lady President & Player), Back: Mags Hayes,Sarah Fitzgerald, Mary Savage,
Niamh Carmody, Emma Morrissey & Aoife Crowley
league title
Irish
Daily
Star
(By Kevin Williams)
national league final replay
The first swim Club Flag Day: The Club
Kerry 1.10 Limerick 5.5
Flag Day takes place on Saturday the 24th May
Played in Newcastle west last Sunday. They say and we would kindly ask that you donate a couple
goals win games well it most certainly did for of hours . Please let a committee member know
Limerick scoring 5 goals in total. Limerick were what time and area you would like . First come ,
first to get on the score board with a goal from first served ! You can email me at Traleebaypro@
Elaine Kennedy in the second minute. Limerick gmail.com . We need your help . Don’t forget there
added two more goals but Kerry tightened up is a valuable bonus point towards the World Series
their defence for th erest ogf the half and went to all who help out .
in at half time trailing by 3.3 to 3. Kerry worked Fenit: It’s great to see so many people out
the oracle during the interval though and Kerry swimming . While the weather hasn’t been
were a complete different outfit. Points from great there is a noticeable increase in the water
Murphy (free) ,Laura Collins and Murphy again temperature and was measured at 11.5c over the
(45) increased their confidence. Sara Murphy last few days . The first swim is only a couple of
followed up another converted free with a goal weeks away so if you haven’t been in yet , now is
the margin was down to two points suddenly the time ! The handicaps and new group listings
Kerry looked much hungrier and momentum should be up on The Facebook Group page by
was with them, limerick were clearly teetering. now . If you think you’re in the wrong group or
Limericks Muireann Creamur scored their first your handicap is wrong , or any other error at all ,
score of the second half but Murphy came back please bring it to our attention .
to punish limerick indiscipline on three further First swim: The first swim takes place on
occasions to bring the sides level on 3.4 to 1.10 Thursday the 29th March . We would kindly ask
with five minutes left. Momentum was with everybody who can to show up at least by 7 pm
Kerry but limerick showed tremendous spirit for registration and also for allocation of new
to dig deep in the defining period of the game numbered hats . If possible please register your
and grabbed two further goals to bring the full membership before Thursday . Only paid up
time score limerick 5.5 Kerry 1.10. Kerry give all members with a signed waiver will be allowed to
they could and played very well but limerick swim. See you in Fenit !
got those all important goals at vital times.
Kerry Team: Michelle Carroll, Treise Moran, B O H E R B E E / C L O G H E R S /
Aoife Fitzgerald ,Michelle Costello(Capt.), MANOR COMMUNITY GAMES
Saidhbhe Horgan , Patrice Diggin ,Orla young, (By Sean O’Mahony)
Ann Marie Leen, Niamh Leen, Elaine Ryall, Laura OUR AREA: OuOUR AREA
Collins ,Gillian McNamara ,Jessica Fitzell , Claire Our area includes Clash, Ballybeggan,
Godley, Sara Murphy, Julianne O Keeffe, Jacinta Ballinorig, Chutehall, Ballyseedy, Marian Park,
Cronin, Megan Weir ,Ruth Wallace, Una Flynn, Killerisk, Manor, Farmers Bridge, Caherleaheen,
Michelle Enright, Triona Brassil, Gloria Keane, Cloghers, Ballymullen, Mitchels Area, Boherbee,
Emma Horgan, Jamie Mullins, Aine Brassil, Castle St., Denny St. and Castlecountess.
Aileen Corridan, Sinead Mackessy.
GYMNASTICS: Well done to Tara Lynch who
Results: Limerick U-16 League
finished 4th in the county U15 gymnastics
Cup Semi final, Causeway 1.5 Kilmallock 4.4
competition last weekend.
Shield Semi final , CillArd 1.3 Adare 3.3
JUDO AND CROSS COUNTRY: Best of luck
Fixtures: Munster Junior Semi final
to Aidan and Luke Horgan who represent our
Cork V Kerry TBC.
area in the 35kg category in the county judo
competition, and to Sean and Tim PollmannDaamen who compete in the U12 600m cross
country race. Both of these events take place
Tralee Bay
Swimming Club
outlook sports
next Sunday.
ATHLETICS: Our local track and field athletics
competition has been postponed until 5pm
next Sunday 18th May. The venue will be the
Tralee Harriers Athletic Club grounds beside
the Town Park (opposite the Fels Point Hotel).
There will be races for under 8’s up to under
16’s, as well as tiny tots and novelty races for
all of the family. There is a €2 registration fee
for competitors, but tiny tots and parents have
free entry. Help us to make the event a success
by telling your neighbours to come along.
Proceedings will get under way at 5.00pm sharp.
We are very grateful to Tralee Harriers Athletic
Club for allowing us the use of their facilities.
Any queries contact Sean 087 7730337.
kerry Ladies
Football News
(By Imelda Roche)
Best of luck to the Kerry U21’s who commence
action this weekend in the Aisling McGing
Championship. This is the second year of the
U21 competition with Kerry fielding also in 2013.
Kerry’s first game is a tough assignment away
to Cork on Sunday at 2.30, venue TBC. Cork are
the current champions defeating Galway in the
final last year. Both teams also met last year in
the group stages in Beaufort with Cork pulling
away in the last 15 minutes of the game. Kerry
will be looking to strong & experienced players
such as Eilis & Brid O’Connor, Kate O’Sullivan to
shore up defence. Senior stars Marie Quirke &
Megan O’Connell are versatile players who can
play midfield & forwards which will give Kerry an
added dimension. In addition Aoife & Deirdre
Geaney & Claire O’Sullivan will give depth to
the Kerry attack. Kerry will be captained by
Deirdre Geaney & are managed by Connie
O’Connor ably assisted by James O’Connell,
Joanne Brosnan & Paudie Moroney. Kerry have
a bye in the second round on May 25th, with
Kerry home to Clare in the final group game on
June 1st. Winners of each group go forward to
semi final on weekend of 8th June.
The Kerry U14’s are also out in action this
weekend as they head to Mullingar for the
yearly U14 Inter County blitz. Kerry lost out
in the final last year to Cork & this year will be
hoping to go one better & annex the title to
add to their Munster crown.
County League: In the Rhyno Quality Feeds
Senior Co. League there was action across the
county. In Div 1 Scartaglen travelled to Listowel
Emmetts & came away with full points, with
goals from Denise Dunlea (2), Amy Dunlea &
Eileen O’Connor the telling difference between
the teams. Final score Listowel Emmetts 0-5
Scartaglen 4-11. Speedy recovery to Aine
Clifford Scartaglen who broke her arm &
required surgery after the game. In the back
game in Division 2 a depleted Kerins O’Rahillys/
Abbeydorney side hosted Rathmore who were
also without key players. However club side
Rathmore displayed more cohesiveness &
more accuracy & came away with the points,
Kerins O’Rahillys/Abbeydorney 1-04 Rathmore
the Ballymacelligott team who won the Tralee Town League Minor B final with their trainers Pádraig Laide, Seán Hennessy,
Mossie Shannahan and Tony Sills.
6-14. In Division 3 Dr Crokes
continued their unbeaten
run & defeated East Kerry
rivals Kilcummin in a very
close game, final score Dr
Crokes 4-12 Kilcummin
3-09. In the final clash of the
weekend John Mitchells
closed in on a final spot
defeating Miltown/Listry
aided by goals from Niamh
Myers (2), Niamh Callaghan
(2), Katelyn O’Sullivan (2) &
Tasha O’Sullivan (1). Final
score John Mitchells 7-08
Community games Gymnastic Girls Under 13: 1st Jessica Murphy (Ardfert); 2nd Megan
Miltown/Listry 4-05. Further
Brosnan (Firies); 3rd Katelyn Nolan (Killarney Sth); 4th Eve Creedon (Ballymacelligott);
action in the Rhyno Quality
& Cait Rice.
Feeds Senior Co.League
in Div 3 & 4 next weekend,
Div 2: Kilmoyley 0.5 V Lixnaw 2.3
details on website.
Ballyhiegue 4.5 V Rathmore 8.1
The Glebe Kitchens U12 Co. League will U-16 Div 1 Final, Crotta 3.8 V St Brendans 1.10
commence this week after grading concluded Div 2 Final: Causeway 3.6 to Tralee Parnells 0.6
last week. Some great exciting games in store, Fixtures: U-14 Div 1 Round 5
all details on the Kerry Ladies website.
17th May at 6pm, 1ST Named team have home
U12 Developement Squad: The U12 advantage, Abbeydorney V Tralee Parnells
Development Squad programme continues South Kerry V Crotta, Causeway have a bye
this week with inter panel blitzes. Tralee/ Div 2, Lixnaw V Ballyduff, Ballyhiegue V
West Kerry squad will travel to Castleisland Kilmoyley, Rathmore V St Brendans
Desmonds to take on the Sliabh Luachra/North
Kerry combination, all players to be there for
9.45. East Kerry/Killarney will host South/Mid Lynch In Hardball Action
Kerry in Legion Killarney, all players to be there By Brian O’Sullivan.
for 12.00. Details on training on Phase 2 will be Glenbeighs Dominick Lynch begins his AllIreland Senior Hardball Singles campaign
given on Saturday.
this Wednesday (May 14th) when he faces off
against Stephen Cooney (Mayo). Tuamgranney
(By Triona Brassil)
Co. Clare is the venue with a 7.30pm serve off.
Crotta and causeway Div 1 and 2 The winner of the tie faces the victor from the
Champions
clash of C.J. Fitzpatrick (Limerick)/Vinny Moran
Results: Lee Strand U-12 County hurling (Mayo) on May 25th.
league: Div 1 back games
Ballyhiegue 1.8 V Crotta 1.8
Lynch partnered John Joe Quirke (Glenbeigh)
Ballyduff (a) 4.8 V Tralee Parnells 0.2
to the semi-final of the Doubles competition
U-14 Div 1: Tralee Parnells conceded the game bowing out to Tom Sheriden/Brian Carroll
to south Kerry, Abbeydorney had a bye
(Meath) after three games. The Meath pair went
Crotta and Causeway did not go ahead
on to claim the title.
kerry handball
Coiste Na nóg
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motoring Outlook
Contact: Caoimhe 087 1210959 Email : [email protected]
LEARNER DRIVERS - SIX MONTH RULE
How long you need to hold a learner permit before
you can apply for a test?.
What is it?.
First-time learner permit holders (in certain
categories) must wait six months after the date
of issue of the particular licence category before
they can sit their driving test. In the past, some
people took the test shortly after getting their first
learner permit and research has shown that the
more practice and experience a person gets, the
better a driver they become.
This is particularly important if you have added a
licence category to your permit as it is the date the
category was added that is relevant not the date
that your permit was issued.
It is your responsibility to ensure that
you have checked your permit details and that
you are eligible to sit the test. If you apply and turn
up to sit your test and you are not eligible then
you will lose your fee and have to re apply. Who does it apply to:
It applies to first-time learner permit holders for:
Cars, motorcycles, works vehicles (eg, tractors,
JCBs)
Exemptions: Where you opt to take Progressive
Access (where you have held the lower category
for a minimum of 2 years) from category A1 to
A2 or Category A2 to A and wish to take a driving
test, you do not need to wait six months to sit the
driving test.
A holder of a current full driving licence from
another country (jurisdiction) for more than six
months is exempt from this requirement, provided
you forward a current original driving licence and
a letter of entitlement from the relevant licensing
authority in that country to the:
Customer Service Manager Driver Testing Section, Road Safety Authority,
Moy Valley Business Park,
Ballina, Co. Mayo
[email protected] , 1890 40 60 40
Applicants are advised to forward their original
licence by registered post.
A letter of entitlement refers to a copy of a driver
record with details of name, address, date of birth,
driver number, date of expiry of licence and class
of licence to include details of what that class
refers to.
Keith Earls being presented his brand new CX5 by Liam Dennehy Sales Manager Lucey Motors
Charleville.
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How do I know when my six months are
up??
If you look at your learner permit you will see
the code 991 on the restriction column and then
also the date that the permit was issued for your
particular licence category - You need to add 6
months to this date of issue.
JJ Harrahan being presented with the car at mcelligotts motor during the week
motoring Outlook
Contact: Caoimhe 087 1210959 Email : [email protected]
EUROPEAN ROAD
SAFETY DAY & MAY BANK
HOLIDAY 2014
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and
An Garda Síochána have used the
occasion of European Road Safety
Day on Friday 9th May to raise their
concerns over the alarming rise in
child fatalities to date in 2014.
Seven children under the age of 16
years have tragically lost their lives on
our roads in the first four months of
the year. Of the seven child fatalities,
three of the collisions have occurred
in or around Bank Holiday periods.
There were seven children Under 16
killed in road collisions in the whole
of 2013. A review of the recent May
Bank Holiday Weekend shows that
five lives were lost including a 3
year old boy. The other four fatalities
included a pedestrian, two drivers,
and a motorcyclist. There were three
fatalities over the May Bank Holiday
2013.
As of Friday 9th May, 63 lives have
been lost on the road, compared to
66 on the same date last year.
Over the 4 day May Bank Holiday
period
(Friday – Monday inclusive) there
were:
*151 drink driving arrests.
* 43 dangerous driving incidents.
* 2,164 speeding detections.
* 7,263 driver’s breath tested at 1,151
Mandatory Alcohol Checkpoints.
* 66 mobile phone detections.
* 44 no seatbelt detections.
The figures for children’s deaths
are provisional and still subject to
forensic collision investigation.
* 3 of the 7 fatalities were under 5
years of age.
* 2 of the fatalities were between 6
and 10 years of age.
* 2 of the fatalities were between 11
and 15 years of age.
* 4 of the fatalities were pedestrians.
* 3 of the fatalities were passengers.
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Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked 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.
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