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The annual Connect women in Business Awards will take place on Friday June 9th 2017, at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel Now in our third year we will host we will host a gala awards ceremony to recognise the work our women in business around the county do on a daily basis.

If you are a Woman in Business in the county of Kerry or you know someone you feel deserves to be recognised at this great event, please send us the details in no more than 100 words to

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EDITOR NOTE Hello again and welcome to CONNECT, it’s March and it’s a busy month, and here in Kerry we have the inaugural Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards. We are so looking forward to welcoming all our finalists their families and friends to the Rose Hotel on March 12th, don’t miss next month’s issue to get all the news of the day, or check out our FB page on the day where we will have live updates.

Our cover story this month takes us to meet the man of the moment, Retired Kerry Footballer and now Dancer with the stars Aidan O Mahony, he talks, football, fancy footwork and fatherhood.

Its Mother’s day and we have some ideas for you to spoil your mum on her day, and we also have an insight as to how Mother’s day came about, we also check out what’s happening around the county for St Patricks Day. School tours are coming into consideration so we had a quick fly around to see what a good day is out.

We chat with young Kerry couple Jazmine and Derek who lost their little daughter Isabella last year. You may remember them from several interviews in the media so we caught up to see how things have been.

It’s also time to invite you to nominate who you feel would be worthy of one of our awards in the Annual Connect Magazine Women in Business Awards, now in its 3rd year it’s time to recognise those ladies who work so hard on a daily basis to do it all, if you know someone you think is worthy of this do please contact us and we will feature her.

So we hope you enjoy your favourite monthly read, until next month

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Aidan Dances With The Stars

By Marisa Reidy

FOR all the success that Aidan O’Mahony has achieved on the football field for Kerry, he’d be pretty justified in settling into retirement with a well-deserved smug grin on his face.

But instead of basking in a career that saw him win five All Ireland titles, three Allianz League titles, 10 Munster championship medals and two coveted All Stars, the Rathmore man seems somewhat embarrassed at the suggestion that he should be justifiably proud of what he has achieved in his blistering career with Kerry. A testament to his shy and humble character, Aidan sees his 13 plus years in the green and gold of Kerry as a privilege and says that while he was honoured to represent his county at the highest level for so long, he is quite happy now to step aside and watch new talent shine through.

Aidan’s recent retirement from football has of course allowed him to concentrate on what many may consider an unlikely departure for the famous athlete – taking centre stage on RTE’s Dancing with the Stars. He laughs when asked how on earth it all came about...

“I was asked to do it last November and it was definitely months later before I finally said yes. I was like ‘will I , won’t I? Will I, won’t I?’ because I didn’t want to take on something I wouldn’t be suited to,” Aidan tells Connect, just days after making it through Valentine’s Week

of the show. “I was hesitant because, apart from the fact that I had absolutely no dance experience, I knew it was going to be a huge time commitment. I eventually decided to do it because I thought, ‘how often do opportunities like this come along?’ and it was certainly an eye-opener.”

In stark contrast to his approach to football, Aidan says that winning the show hasn’t entered his mind, admitting that he considers himself ‘in bonus territory’ with every week he gets through the public vote. Just making it through the gruelling weeks of juggling work as a Garda, home life and rehearsals is reward in itself.

“Even though I was told it would be a big time commitment, I couldn’t have known what was really ahead. Because I’m working and my wife is due a baby in a few weeks, I’m literally in Kerry Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and in Dublin for the rest of the week.

It means I have about two or three days to learn a whole new routine, so that often means putting in 12hour days in the studio,” Aidan tells Connect.

“Then you have the media stuff, interviews and recordings so it’s a huge commitment. You also have the added pressure of not wanting to let your partner down because obviously she has put so much into this and you feel that if you get stressed she gets stressed.”

Then, of course, there’s the dreaded live show on Sunday nights...“You could be really confident in your routine going out there on Sunday nights but the live aspect is nerve-wracking. You can miss a step, mess up your frame or slip or something, so it’s very tough,” Aidan said. “Then you have the judges - and let’s face it, that’s not always going to be good, and if you get a low score you’re disappointed for your partner.”

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But despite the stress that comes with being a central figure in the hit RTE show, Aidan says he has absolutely no regrets about taking part (well, maybe apart from a few very questionable costumes at the beginning!)

“It’s been an incredible experience, whatever happens, and given that I have come from a football background and have absolutely no dance experience, I am very happy with what I have achieved. It has allowed me to be part of something special - that I’ve no doubt will be even bigger and better next year - and to meet people from all different walks of life. I might never get an opportunity like that again.”

Much like his decision to take part in the show, equally, Aidan has no regrets about his recent decision to retire from inter-county football after a blustering career. He is happy that the time was right. Again reluctant to accept the praise he deserves for what he gave to his county and supporters throughout his career, Aidan says it was an honour.

“I was thinking about retirement since the All Ireland semi final loss to Dublin last year and I knew that I’d have to give it 110% commitment if I was to stay on.

I’ll be 37 in June so I figured that it was time for a bit of youth to come through and it was time for me to spend more time with my family,” he said. “Dancing has been a distraction since retiring, but I’m sure when the championship starts up I’ll miss it. Saying that though, I know it was the right decision for me and my family and I left on a high with some incredible memories and some great friends. I have so much respect for the players as I know the commitment it takes to be part of that set up. Not everyone gets to put on a Kerry jersey and I will always remember the feeling it gave me and my family.

My parents would come to games and the happiness it gave them was amazing. When you retire you realise all that and I’m glad I can look back on a great career.”

Intent on keeping his ties to sport and the GAA very much alive, Aidan is currently studying for a degree in Strength and Conditioning, but he has one rather more pressing matter on his mind at the minute – the arrival of his first baby. When Aidan spoke to Connect, baby O’Mahony’s birth was just three weeks away and the proud daddy-to-be was only too happy to share his excitement (and some nerves!)

‘It’s an amazing time in our lives and we are really looking forward to it. It’s a fantastic feeling and although we’re both a little nervous, we can’t wait,” Aidan said.“I’ve had plenty of practice with my nieces and nephews but like I tell everyone, it’ll be a lot different this time ‘round because we can’t give this one back. It’s just such a great time because it means that now I’m not playing football, I will have so much more time to concentrate on and enjoy family life. We’re very excited.”

Aidan paid huge tribute to his wife Denise, who he says has been his biggest supporter, travelling to Dublin every weekend to cheer him on, as well as coping with him being away so much.

“She loves the show and has been such a great support to me. Especially on those weeks when you hit a wall, it’s fantastic that she’s there cheering me on. She’s great and we can’t wait for the next chapter.”

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And The Finalists Are...

All finalists will be entered in the overall Hair Stylist of the Year & Beautician of the Year awards.

Colour Technician

Men’s Stylist

Emma Quirke, Emma Quirke Hair, Tralee Elaine Groves, Expose Hair, Tralee Aisling McElligott, MUAH Kilflynn, Tralee Sarah O Leary, Classic Hair, Tralee Louise Kelliher, Hair Heaven Camp, Tralee Sandra Coffey, Sean Taaffe Hair group, Tralee Colette Lenihan, Bally beg Hair, Tralee Charlene O Sulivan, Hair Works, Tralee Aideen Brennan, Castleisland Lorraine Horan, House of Glamour

Sharon Lawson, Gentlemans Barber, Listowel Stephanie Kerins, Manor West Barber shop, Tralee Anne Kelly Fenix, Claude Monte, Tralee

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Jessica O Sullivan, JOS Beauty, Castleisland Aishling Foran, Nadur Spa Ballygarry, Tralee Oksana Sotskova, Transformations Day Spa, Tralee Martina Cerotta, Revive Salon, Killarney Sharon Heffernan, Harmony Beauty Rooms, Listowel Noleen O’Shea, Noleens Beauty, Castleisland Angela O’Mahony, Aura Beauty CH Chemists, Tralee Mary O’Hara, Expose Beauty, Tralee Noreen Mangan, What Women Want, Killarney

Junior Stylist

Niamh Tynan, Hair Heaven, Camp Nikki Reidy, Mint Hair Boutique, Kilorglin Rachel Ward, Hairworks Tralee, Tralee Donal Flaherty, Cathrionas Hair group, Tralee & Castlegregory Megan Crean, Classic Hair and Beauty, Tralee Zoe O’Carroll, Brush n Blush Beauty, Tralee Sive Clifford, Brush n Blush Hair, Tralee

Wedding & Occasion Up style Specialist

Tara O Sullivan, Mobile Hair by Tara, Tralee Noelle Casey, Vogue Hair, Tralee Cathriona Rohan, Cathrionas Hair Group, Tralee Sandra Shanahan, Hair by Sandra,Listowel Emma Curran, House of Glamour, Tralee Carrie Anne Boylan, Hairworks Tralee, Tralee Edel O Donoghue, Ballybeg Hair, Tralee Norma Reidy, Shine Hair, Castleisland Chanelle Hurley, Hairworks Tralee, Tralee Maureen McCarthy, Brush n Blush, Tralee

Tanning Specialist

Ann Elizabeth Rohan, Ann Elizabeth Beauty, Killarney Ann Canty, The Bronzing Rooms, Listowel Trish O’Sullivan, Carrig Eanna Beauty, Waterville Sharon Heffernan, Harmony Beauty, Listowel

Brow/Lash Specialist

Kerri Dowling, Caherciveen Megan Flynn, Hairworks, Tralee Joanne Tracey, Plush Beauty, Tralee Kathleen Quirke, MK Beauty, Listowel Karina O’Connor, Beauty by the Beach, Bally bunion Karen, Aura Beauty, CH Chemists, Tralee Bobbi Jean Bambidge, Beau Beauty at Ballybeg, Tralee Rasha Amin Samy, Freelance, Tralee Jurgita Remijiene, House of Glamour, Tralee

Beauty Salon of the Year JOS Beauty, Castleisland Nicolas Haven, Tralee Beauty By the Beach, Ballybunion House of Glamour, Tralee Jewel Beauty, Kenmare Glow Beauty, Caherciveen MK Beauty, Listowel What Women Want, Killarney Eileen’s Beauty Salon, Ballyduff Desire Beauty, Killarney

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Emotional Health Using Flower Remedies

Dr Edward Bach, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.P.H., was a physician and homeopath, who spent his life searching for the purest method of healing.

He believed, as do many people today that attitude of one mind plays a very important role in maintaining health. At the time of his death in 1936 he had developed some 38 flower remedies from wild plants, trees and bushes.

The purpose of these remedies is to support a person’s struggle with emotional factors such as anxiety or trauma that may impede physical healing.

They are also used preventatively during times of stress and are particularly helpful for people who feel generally tired or unwell, without a specific medical diagnoses.

The remedies are gentle in action and may be taken by people of all ages, from small children to elderly people. They are also beneficial to animals. People do not have to be physically ill to benefit from the remedies. Many people go through times of difficulty and fatigue, when negativity creeps in. At these times the remedies are invaluable in restoring the balance before physical symptoms appear.

When choosing a remedy suitable for your specific needs it helps to focus on the root cause of your particular problem. Try to work out the remedy indicator that applies to the type of person you are as well as your current state of mind.

Some of the more popular remedies include: Hornbeam: “Monday Morning Feeling....” Hornbeam is for weariness, mental rather than physical and for those who wake up doubting their ability to face the day’s work. They find it difficult to face up to problems or cope with the day’s program, although in fact, they usual get everything done.

Beech: “Intolerant of others, critical....” Beech is for people who constantly criticize, intolerant of other people’s shortcomings and unable to make allowances. They struggle to see the good in situations and can be judgmental. They are convinced they are always right and everybody else is always wrong.

Centaury: “Weak willed and easily lead....” Centaury is the remedy for the people who find it difficult to say NO. They let themselves be imposed on and even bullied by others. Anxious to please, they give into others and always “Do the right thing”. They tend to

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lack energy and tire easily Agrimony: “Hide problems behind a cheerful face....”

Agrimony is for those that appear carefree and humorous, but this is a mask for their anxieties, worries or even real inner torment, which they may be trying to conceal from themselves and others.

They dislike being alone and are very socialable, seeking company as a distraction.

White Chestnut: “Unwanted thoughts, mental arguements....” White Chestnut is indicated for obsessive worrying thoughts that seem impossible to control. Sufferers cannot let go of unhappy events or arguments and keep reliving them mentally. This may lead to a troubled mind and it can be difficult to concentrate during the day or to sleep at night Star of Bethlehem: “After effects of shock....” Star of Bethlehem works on the mental or physical as a result of accidents, bad news, sudden disappointments, bereavements, frights, etc. Ideally taken immediately after events, but also works well for delayed effects which may manifest years after the event in the form of physical symptoms. People may be numbed or withdrawn with a sense of loss or grief.

Some other remedies in brief include: CHESTNUT BUD: failure to learn from mistakes CRAB APPLE: the cleansing remedy, also for self hatred ELM: overwhelmed by responsibility GENTIAN: discouragement after a setback HOLLY: hatred, jealousy and envy HONEYSUCKLE: living in the past LARCH: living in the past For more information on the Bach Flower remedies or if you need advice on which remedy meets your needs just call into any of our stores and we will be happy to discuss these with you. Until next time, stay healthy,

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And The Finalists Are...

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Hair Salon of the year

Nail Technician

The Barber, Ashe Street and Manor West

Spa Therapist - Massage

Shine Hair, Castleisland Cathrionas Hair Salon, Tralee and Castlegregory The Hair Fairy, Ardfert Collettes, Kenmare Brush and Blush, Tralee Vogue Hair and Beauty, Tralee Gruaig, Tralee Sandras, Listowel Gentlemans Barber, Listowel

Waxing Specialist

Sarah Mullins, Beauty Secrets, Killarney Ann Elizabeth Rohan, Ann Elizabeth Beauty, Killarney Maura Walsh, Expose Beauty, Tralee Sharon Heffernan, Harmony Beauty Rooms, Listowel Louise Twomey, What Women Want, Killarney Eileen O’Connor, Eileens Beauty, Ballyduff

Make-up Artist

Kerri Dowling, Caherciveen Michelle Hoare, Magic Touch, Killorglin Aine O’Doherty, Freelance, Killarney Annette O’Brien, Le Beau Beauty,Killarney Lisa O’Shea, Glow Beauty, Caherciveen Rebekah Barry, Estee Lauder CH Chemist, Tralee Lesley Dennehy,Hairworks Beauty Aifric Rice, Freelance, Killarney Fiona Higgins, Waterville Jessica O Sullivan, JOS Beauty

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Noelle McCarthy, Nadur Spa, Tralee Oksana Sotskova, Transformations Day Spa, Tralee Martina Cerotta, Revive Killarney, Killarney Nicola Kelliher, Nicolas Haven, Tralee

Salon Manager Hair/Beauty

Paula Brennan, Final Dimensions Hair & Beauty, Portmagee Carrie Ann Boylan, Hairworks Hair and Beauty, Tralee Grace Comeford, Cathrionas Hair Salon, Tralee and Castlegregory Kara O’Shea, Sean Taaffe Hair Group, Co.Kerry Kelly McGrath, Mint Hair, Kilorglin Stephanie Kerins, Manor West Barber Shop, Tralee Angela O’Mahoney, Aura Beauty, CH Chemist, Tralee

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Anna Marie Gaine, Jewel Beauty, Kenmare Shauna O Shea, House of Glamour, Tralee Annette O Brien, Le Beau Beauty, Killarney Aine O Doherty, Freelance, Killarney Nicola Kelliher, Nicolas Haven, Tralee Aifric Rice, Freelance, Killarney Fiona Higgins, Waterville, Waterville Trisha Harrington, Kenmare Trish O’Sullivan, Carraig Eanna

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Hannons Launch New Curvy Girl Department In Their Boutique In Castleisland Ivy Lane by Hannons have just launched their new Curvy Girl department in their boutique in the heart of Castleisland.

Dedicated to stylishly dressing the fuller figure for every occasion, the new Curvy Girl department at Hannons features top brands for this Spring Summer in sizes 18 to 26 with on trend looks for weddings, communions, confirmations and every special event. Discover it for yourself by popping into Ivy Lane by Hannons on Main Street Castleisland, or visit their website www.hannonsfashionshop.ie.

Jill Hannon, Co-owner, Ivy Lane by Hannons “At Hannons, we pride ourselves on sourcing high quality pieces that will last and are beautifully cut to flatter and enhance your body shape. Our new Curvy Girl department continues our tradition of making our customer’s look and feel their very best, at every age for every occasion.

We offer a complimentary in-house styling service to all our customers including accessorising each outfit and advice on undergarments. It’s true what they say - it is always worth travelling to Hannons of Castleisland.”

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CASTLEISLAND SINCE 1938 Multi award winning boutique, Hannons of Castleisland first opened in 1938, and have established a dedicated following from all over Ireland. With their extensive customer base in mind, they buy from top European and International fashion houses in sizes 8 to 26. Opened since December, Ivy Lane by Hannons is situated next door to Hannons of Castleisland as the original store is undergoing renovations and is open 6 days a week from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Castleisland also has ample, free parking all year around.

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Remembering Isabella A SOUTH Kerry family who suffered the unbearable loss of their newborn daughter due to a series of heart complications last May has said little Isabella’s death has not been in vain following a significant breakthrough in a hard-fought campaign in her honour.

Almost 10 months on from their unthinkable tragedy, Jazmine Sands and her partner Kevin Sheehan have received confirmation from Health Minister Simon Harris that the HSE National Service Plan has committed to the planning and development of vital 20-week ‘anomaly screening’ in all maternity units – a process whereby women receive free, detailed scans in order to rule out any organ deficiencies in their unborn children prior to birth.

Despite having to come to terms with her only daughter’s tragic and unexpected death just a few days after she was born, Jazmine tells Connect that she is now convinced that ‘her angel was here for a reason.’ A few months after losing Isabella to a series of heart defects , including a condition known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Jazmine and her partner Kevin set out to ensure no other parents would have to endure the same fate.

While fully accepting that Isabella could not have been saved due to a series of other complications, Jazmine says that a 20–week anomaly scan can detect Hypoplastic in other newborns, thus allowing parents plan ahead and access expert medical treatment in Dublin, which could ultimately save their lives.

‘Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome’ is a congenial heart defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart.

As the baby develops during pregnancy, the left side of the heart does not form correctly.

“Unfortunately, for a number of reasons, we knew that there was nothing that could have been done for Isabella, but had the anomaly scan been available to us we could have been prepared and would have planned things in advance,” Jazmine told Connect. “For example, I would have had Isabella in Dublin and would have had more time with her, but because she was born

by Caesarean Section I could not follow her to Dublin until two days later. I feel I lost time with my daughter because this crucial screening is not in place. The staff in Crumlin were unbelievable, but it really wasn’t fair on them either because they were just not prepared.”

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In an amazing show of strength and selflessness, Jazmine set about campaigning for the 20-week anomaly scan to be made available at all maternity hospitals here, explaining that it can literally save babies’ lives.

“This special scan looks for defects in all the vital organs, which I assumed every expectant mother was being screened for anyway, but that isn’t that case,” Jazmine said. “In cases where Hypoplastic is detected at 20 weeks, it allows families to put a plan in place whereby they have their baby in Dublin and the newborn is then immediately operated on. What we want to do is ensure that babies are not being born with this condition, unknown to parents and doctors, and dying en route from Kerry to Dublin, which can so easily happen. This simple scan can prevent such tragedies from happening and can save babies lives.”

Jazmine’s campaign snowballed following the immense response to a blog which she admits she started to help with her grief and to help other parents in the same situation. Little did she know that a few months later she would be instrumental in changing the government’s approach to maternity care – and hopefully contributing to saving newborns lives.

“I’m pretty proud of myself that they have actually listened to our story and are committed to doing something about it. That’s the most important thing for us – not having other families to go through this,” she said. “If we can save more families from this unbearable tragedy then I know our angel was here for a reason.”

Paying tribute to Kerry County Councillor Damien Quigg and Deputy Louise O’Reilly in Dublin for their relentless support of her campaign, Jazmine confirmed that she is due to meet with newly appointed National Women & Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) director, Kilian McGrane this month to discuss the implementation of the strategy across Ireland on a phased basis.

“If we can get this done in Isabella’s name, that will be absolutely amazing. I know she’s driving this campaign,” Jazmine said.

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YES to the DRESS! Whatever your age, body shape or size, there is a dress just for you. Fashion’s ultimate one step solution to elegant dressing for every occasion, the dress continues to evolve to meet the requirements of our busy lives whilst remaining timeless and elegant. So this month we are looking at just a small selection of the many options available to you from top boutiques, stores and designers in Kerry.

I am a huge fan of Lennon Courtney at Dunnes Stores and always invest in a few pieces each season. My personal style mantra is always dress yourself and not your wardrobe - so everything I buy must be wearable for both work and play! Designed by Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney - Lennon Courtney always exceeds my expectations, as it has a clean, timeless design aesthetic with an urban edge which makes it professional for work and easily glam’ed up with a pair of heels and some accessories for special occasions or heading out at night.

The current season is now in selected Dunnes Stores and online and this Fluro Cap-Sleeved Dress, priced at €99.00 (right) is a must buy for Spring.

This month Orla Diffily, pays tribute to fashion’s most iconic, feminine and versatile wardrobe essential - the dress!

Above : Release your inner Marilyn Monroe in this 1950’s inspired dress by top Irish retailer Paco. Available now in store or on www.paco.ie Right: Discover the inner feeling of cool understated elegance and the flawless style of a Hitchcock heroin in the new day to evening collection by Delphine Grandjouan. (www.delphinegrandjouan.com)

Two beautiful looks - for the For eye-catching colour pops, soft textures and sensational style, make price of one!

Photographed above and below: ANIMAPOP is the must have dress of the season has just arrived at Weardrobe Tralee and Killarney.

sure to pop into Jennifer in Coco Boutique in Listowel and discover for yourself the new Fee-G collection that everyone is talking about!

Carefully made by Italian designers, the magic of the ANIMAPOP dress is that they are reversible. With a totally different print on each side, it really does look like you are wearing a completely different dress! The magic doesn’t stop there, as this dress is perfect for your summer holidays and comes with its own cute matching travel bag, is easily washable and will not require ironing. Priced at €139.95 and available in sizes Small, Medium and Large - the ANIMAPOP dress are certain to sell out quickly - so pop into Sandra and her team at Weardrobe now or further details check out Weardrobe’s Facebook page or their new website - www.weardrobe.ie

Of course, there is no point investing in a fabulous dress and then doing the ‘baby deer’ walk because your shoes are causing you so much pain! The solution is the Ara Shoe collection (photographed below and right) which are honestly just like wearing a pair of fluffy socks on your feet!

Now available in good independent shoe shops.

Multi award winning stylist Danny Leane, owner of Annburys Boutique in the heart of Tralee, knows what makes a woman look and feel special for both everyday and special occasions.

There is an extensive selection of Irish labels (including Personal Choice photographed above, available in 14 - 26) and international labels in store now, with the focus on dressing the fuller figure.

Jumpsuits are a super stylish alternative to the dress - and also an easy one step solution to on trend glamour for all occasions this season. All above are from Jasmine Boutique Tralee by top Spanish labels Moncho Heredia & Casting as featured on RTE Today

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Mums the Word

It’s that time of year again, and we all love to spoil our mums especially on Mother’s day, so why not take a look at what’s available around the county, there are some lovely options so no matter what mum likes there is something for everyone. Just remember spoiling your mum doesn’t have to cost the earth, choose to visit and spend some time having a cup of tea and a chat, or taking her somewhere nice for a few hours to spend time with her. She loves to hear all about your life so make sure you include her. In the meantime we all love a nice treat too so here are some tips.

Dining out

“Alfie’s at The Ashe has got not one but three delicious brand new menus to spoil Mum with.

Whether you are joining us for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or any other light bite in between we have something to suit all tastes. Choose a cosy booth for a more intimate dining experience or our large refectory table can cater for the whole gang”

Shoes

Shoes are always a treat, and ARA Shoes have the latest collections for your mum this season, comfy and stylish the collection is amazing and worth checking out, available in Walsh Brothers tralee/ Killarney, Costelloes Castleisland, John Dowlings Tralee, and Whelans Listowel.

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Nails by Anita based at Killarney Hair Studio Main Street Killarney, Anita will ensure your mum comes away with the most amazing nails, manicures/pedicures and all the latest treatments, and we hear there is an extra special treat arriving in April so maybe a nice gift voucher and she can treat herself then.. Call Anita today on 087 9066993

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If your mum likes a massage and let’s face it don’t we all, treat her to one of most wonderful massages you are likely to find, Muscle Therapy at the Scotia Clinic is renowned for a selection of massage treatments so if mum just likes a nice relaxing massage or she may be a sports enthusiast that needs the extra strength there is something for everyone.

Kind Wishes this Mother’s Day On 26 March, families in Kerry and beyond will be celebrating Mother’s Day. It is a day to appreciate the most important lady in our lives.

Sr. Evelyn McGuire of the Presentation Convent Lixnaw was kind enough to give us an insight into Mother’s Day Mother’s Day was originally known as ‘Mothering Sunday’.

On this day, young girls who were out in service in great houses returned home. Once a year they returned home with their wages of seven shillings and six pence. The young girls brought hot cross buns to provide sustenance for their journey and the cross to protect them from trouble-makers. En route they picked flowers to give to their families. These young girls were seen as ‘little mothers’ to their families, hence the title ‘Mothering Sunday’. Mother’s Day we know today became a public holiday in the U.S in 1914, brought about by a lady named Anna Jarvis. Anna’s mother was an activist and cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. When she died, Anna wanted to continue her mother’s work so set aside a day to honour all mothers. She wanted people to realize the greatness of motherhood.

It is lovely to see people of all ages celebrate this special day. It is a family occasion where the Mother is the ‘Lady of the Day.’ She is remembered for her loving care, unselfishness, kindness and virtue.

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Beauty Corner Hi Lovelies,

Spring is in the air at last!

With the evenings getting brighter and warming up a little it’s time to shed the old and encourage newer, glowing skin to the surface by exfoliating the face and body.

In removing dead skin cells which sit on the surface we enable moisturiser to penetrate the skin deeper and therefore produce much more effective results.

Before using a facial scrub it’s important to cleanse the skin thoroughly with your normal cleanser (either a wash or a fluid).

Next, apply a warm face cloth to soften up the skin before applying your scrub. Use light circular motions to massage in the scrub paying particular attention to the areas that have a build up of dry skin (usually around the nose, chin and T-zone).

Rinse the skin clean afterwards and pat dry rather than rubbing the skin.

Finally, apply your favourite serum and cream and bask in the glory of your beautiful skin!

When it comes to body exfoliation I find the body brush an absolute must have. Used on dry skin before the shower simply brush in upwards motions (towards the heart). Be careful to avoid delicate areas and do not use too much pressure.

As with the face, this will remove dead skin cells and help our body creams to work more effectively. This is a great circulation booster and a super detox for the skin.

Getting that skin prepped now before summer couldn’t be easier and when we do finally feel warm enough to get the limbs out from our winter clothes you will thank yourself!

Take care and see you next month,

Lorraine xx

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Hi readers, As a godmother to 7 amazing god children I have been sponsor to a fair share of said children, which of course has involved dressing up for the special occasion. Personally, I am a lover of dresses, all shapes, colours and textures. So, if you find you are going to be part of the confirmation ceremony, pick a dress that can be teamed up with different colours.

A good example would be matching up a blue dress, you have a wide choice accessories to choose from, anything from nude, silver, gold, and even pink.

If by chance you can get exact colour of the royal blue in shoe and bag, grab it.

Those of you who are blessed with height, could go for something like a smart trouser suit, again comfortable but stylish. I suppose what I am trying to say is, just enjoy dressing for confirmation and maybe just check what you have in your wardrobe. You can call inif you want some suggestions on matching. We will do our best to sort you out. Now is a good time with all the new stock on the shelves.

Funny thing is my biggest decision now is how many scarves can I wear in a day. I just love the new range here in the shop Until next month.

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Spring Time Its spring and the evenings are getting longer, we all have the urge to get out and do the garden, or maybe paint that room we have been looking at with disgust all winter, it might be a new bathroom, or just some new tiles to brighten the wall, whatever you are looking for we are blessed with such a selection of stores in Kerry to make it much easier for you to have the home of your dreams.

There’s nothing like the thrill of spending time in the bathroom of a swanky hotel.

The glistening tiles, the power shower, the relaxing bath; if only we could have such luxuries at home! Many of us fantasise about making such dreams come true without realising that doing so is much easier than we think.

Bathrooms4U is a Kerry-based business that specialises in creating dream bathrooms.

The average Bathrooms4U bathroom refurbishment takes a week from start to finish and a team of plumbers, tilers, plasterers , electricians and carpenters are called in to make sure that it’s completed to the highest possible standards. The Bathrooms4U team want to make the process of installing a new bathroom as simple as possible

The lifestyle magazine for Kerry unpredictable climate. They also make Clothesline Canopy, a covered clothesline that ensures freshly dried laundry all year round and eliminates the costly tumble dryer and the unsightly clotheshorse. Flatpack Clothesline Canopy is available nationwide with free delivery. For more information see www.clotheslinecanopy.com Tel : 087 2601467 Email : info@outdoorcanopies.ie

Be Kind to Your Garden

If your garden is looking under the weather, check out these following tips for a healthy garden. Patrick Lawlor, tree surgeon and landscaper of Green and Growing, chats to Emily Keane and he gave her a few pointers. For more information see www.greenandgrowingtreesurgery.com.

Planting For home-growers, set up polytunnels and glasshouses for setting plants and wildflowers. Early March is the time to set seeds like tomatoes, beans, indoor cabbage and cauliflower. Now is time to plant bare root hedging so the tree can adapt to the dormant season. It is cheaper that potted plants too.

for people. Bathrooms4U offer a range of options for mobility bathrooms and they are an expert in this field.

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Flowerbeds and Lawns • Clear up your flowerbeds and add mulche to them. This will suppress weeds and encourage your plants to grow.

• Apply herbicides to your lawn to maintain weeds.

• Scarify (carve out) moss or thatch out of your lawn then add fertiliser. This will lead to fast lawn repair.

Tree Maintenance • Cut away storm ridded trees. Tree maintenance is vital for main reasons such as safety, removal and dead wood, wind flow, correct growth, light and appearance • Prune (cut) all your deciduous trees before growing seasons.

• Remove ivy from base of trees to stop ruin.

• Cut back old, dead growth on herbaceous perennials.

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Austin Stacks Club Celebrates Centenary 2017 marks the year Austin Stacks Hurling & Football Club celebrates its centenary, and on Friday 24th February the club held one of its main events of the year – a corporate lunch – which was held at Ballygarry House Hotel. 430 patrons enjoyed a champagne reception and lunch, the event continuing in true Rockie style ‘til late into the night.

There was excellent entertainment throughout the meal, with MC for the day, Darragh Moloney (RTE Sports Presenter/Commentator) co-ordinating proceedings.

Events got underway with a video of Austin Stacks 100th birthday, a celebration of the history of our club which can be accessed on the club website on the following link: www.stacks100.ie.

Darragh Moloney then introduced a panel discussion with Darragh O’Se, Ogie Moran, Denny Allen and Kieran Donaghy comparing their football experiences down the years and how the game has changed. A few stories were also shared with the appreciative audience.

All present had the opportunity of participating in the raffle, many excellent sponsored prizes were on offer (golf outing to Druids Glen; signed jersey; Munster vs Toulouse rugby tickets etc.), with this writer being one of the lucky winners on the day. Dr. Con Murphy of Cork presented Mikey Sheehy with the no. 14 Kerry Jersey.

The Corporate Lunch was a very well organised and enjoyable function for all present, congratulations and well done to Liam Lynch and his team, J.P. Brick, Frank Stephenson, Ger O’Keeffe, Mairead Fernane, Bernie Mannix and many others. Thanks to Ballygarry House Hotel for their excellent facilities and professionalism.

We in Austin Stacks Hurling & Football Club look forward to many more events both on and off the pitch in Connolly Park and on “The Street of Champions” during our centenary year.

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Club Chairman, Liam Lynch spoke about club development - past, present and future and this was followed by a panel discussion based on the All-Ireland Football Final between Dublin and Kerry of 1978 and that infamous and legendary goal by Mikey Sheehy catching Paddy Cullen off his line. We were treated to a video of that event, with special guests Paddy Cullen and Robbie Kelliher of Dublin joining proceedings to discuss what happened that day. A video was also shown of a recent re-enactment by these players (kitted out in their Kerry/Dublin gear – some sight!) in Croke Park of that famous football incident. The question lingers whether a free should have been awarded at all, one for the annals of football history!

Other football legends from those years present were Jimmy Kerrigan, Coleman Corrigan, Denny Allen, Ogie Moran, Eoin Liston, Ger O’Keeffe, Ger Power, Tony O’Keeffe, Dr. Con Murphy, as well as many present day Kerry footballers, with Diarmuid O’Shea,Kerry County Board Vice-Chairman. The meal followed before which Fr. Padraig Walsh, Parish Priest of St. Brendans remembered past and present members of Austin Stacks Club.

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MC Darragh Moloney (RTE Sports) with footballers, Darragh O’Se, Mikey Sheehy, Paddy Cullen, Robbie Kelliher, Kieran Donaghy, Jimmy Kerrigan, Ogie Moran, Colman Corrigan, Denny Allen, Tony O’Keeffe.

McJohn Tobin, Lorraine, Ena Healy, Tara & Tommy O’Connor.

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Fr. Padraig Walsh, P.P. St. Brendans with Jim and Sheila Finucane.

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Lots happening across the Kingdom in the coming month to keep you entertained!

John Egan Memorial Appeal Underway

Sneem GAA club’s fundraising campaign to erect a bronze memorial to the late Kerry GAA star, John Egan is advancing well. The Memorial Committee reports that to-date just over half of the €30,000 cost involved has already been raised. This is mainly due to some very generous donations from companies and individuals both from Kerry and elsewhere.

Our Memorial Committee has also contacted all of John Egan’s County team mates between 73 and 84 and to date quite a number have already responded with generous contributions. It is hoped that all his team mates will be able to attend the unveiling ceremony in Sneem on June 17th 2017 at 5-00pm.

The memorial committee is now appealing to all clubs and the many thousands of ‘John Egan fans’ who would have enjoyed his many outstanding displays during the Golden Era of Kerry football, to consider making a modest donation. Due to the fact that the membership of our own club is less than 100 and that the total population of the Sneem Parish is a mere 750 souls we need a lot of help us to raise the balance of funds required. Donations can be sent to Sneem GAA club, C/o Tim O Sullivan, Sneem . An acknowledgement will be sent to you by return of post. We also hope that all ‘John Egan fans’ will be able to join us in Sneem for the unveiling of the Memorial in June.

RECFEST

This March will host Kerry Enterprise Month and in co-operation, HQ Tralee and IT Tralee would like to introduce: RecFest 2017. Taking recfest march 23 2017 place at Abbey Street Tralee on 4pm - 7pm March 23rd, RecFest 2017 is a street recruitment festival that will allow graduates and employers from around the county to interact in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The festival theme, unique to any other national recruitment event, aims to encourage graduates to see the work life balance that Kerry can offer. The event will take place between 4pm and 7pm, with an after party in the Abbey Inn, Tralee.

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St Patrick’s Day in Kerry

St Patricks Day falls on a Friday this year and no doubt the Kingdom of Kerry will provide a weekend of celebrations. Join the fun and festivities in the county’s finest towns. We sent Emily Keane off around the county to find out what is happening to celebrate our Irish Saint.

Tralee For a change of pace on St Patrick’s weekend, why not support The Kerry’s Eye Tralee International Marathon on Saturday, 18 March. It began in 2013 and has up to 1,500 participants since. You don’t have to be an elite to run this race, the marathon is open to runners of all levels. It is known as ‘The People’s Marathon’ as a race organised by runners for runners. For more information contact 083 838 8122 or e-mail traleeharriersannualrun@gmail.com.

Dingle The people of Dingle are starting early at the crack of dawn on St Patrick’s Day. At 6:00 am, The Dingle Fife and Drum Band are taking to the streets. They will march around the town and have mass at St Mary’s Church.

The official parade will take place later on at 12:45 pm from Ashmount Terrace and follow the traditional route through the streets of Dingle.

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Sneem After Party in The Abbey Inn from ‘8 to Late’ Down in Sneem, the theme for the weekend is ‘Turn Entry to After Party if You Sneem Green.’ The parade will kick off at Free 12:45 pm Visit the Recruitment Stands on St Patricks Day. Prizes are on offer for the best motorized and walking float, best-dressed spectator and best St Patricks Day window display. Set dancers and musicians are taking to the festival stage and will liven the celebrations. On Sunday, 19 March, there will be a guided walk and plenty of live music in the pubs.

Killarney ‘Diversity’ is the theme of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Killarney town. They plan to showcase a great deal of variety. All is happening on St Patrick’s Day itself from 11- 6pm. The town intends to appreciate local talent, sports, activities, clubs, musicians, dancers and characters.

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Kerins O Rahillys Club Go Dancing Christina Curtin & John T O’Sullivan

Caitrina Kennedy & Robert O’Connor

Claire Molloy & Paul Ryan

Dominic Rollo-Walker & Rosie McGrath

Ger O’Brien & Teresa O’Brien

Marcella Daly & Kevin Finn

Martin Nix & Catriona O’Sullivan

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Kerins O Rahillys club in Tralee may be renowned for their men having fancy footwork on the football pitch with names like Tommy Walsh, David Moran and Barry John Keane all gracing the green turf at Croke Park to represent their county, but for now the club have turned their hand to fancy footwork on the stage.

Their very first Strictly Come Dancing was launched recently in the Healy Rooms recently and if the atmosphere at the launch was anything to go by, then Sat night 25th March in the Mount Brandon Hotel is a night not to be missed. Introducing dancers, along with their sponsors, club chairman, Haulie Kerins also revealed a star studded line up of judges with Michael Healy Rae being joined by Deirdre Walsh, Caroline McEnery and the inimitable Billy Keane. It promises to be a spectacular night all choreographed by Strand Rd woman Jackie O’Mahony. Tickets will be on sale at the following outlets: Charlies Bar, Dowlings Sports Shop Bridge St, Foleys Spar on the Castlemaine Rd and Moran’s Food store on Strand Rd or any of the dancers taking part, early booking for your ticket is advisable due to demand.

Ogie Byrne & Eileen O’Shea

Sharon Walsh & John Fitzgerald

Shannon McInerney & Brian O’Dowd

Trisha Moran & Declan O’Carroll

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Whistles & wheezes, sniffles & sneezes We know that the word wheeze, the hallmark symptom of Asthma is used imprecisely by parents and professionals and other caregivers. It is assumed by the above that they mean the same thing. Caregivers of children often find it difficult to distinguish between the whistles, the wheezes, the rattles and the ruttles and it is often assumed that they mean the same thing, this is untrue.

The lifestyle magazine for Kerry If therapeutic trials of treatment are to be performed they should be focused and children should not be kept on an unproven treatment infinitely. Therapeutic trials should only be carried out when objective measurements such as Peak Flow measurements cannot be made e.g. in under 5 year olds, trials of flixotide 100mg twice daily for three weeks then 200mg twice daily for further three weeks. If there is no response with complete compliance (patient actually taking the drug) then one can eliminate the diagnosis of Asthma. If symptoms have abated and subsequently reappear and respond to Flixotide then and only then can a diagnosis of Asthma be made.

There are three goals for the successful treatment of Asthma: (1)The child should grow normally. If the patient is on inhaled Steroids of less than 400mics a day it is probably safe. Steroid side effects tend to occur starting at the above dose and more but this won’t be the same for every child.

It is also known if the dose of the inhaled steroid is greater than needed for the degree of airway for the severity of Asthma or if the diagnosis is erroneous than the risk of the side effects are increased.

A wheeze is a polyphonic musical sound like the sound coming from a violin or from a squeaky door opening and closing or from a concertina.

Is there such an entity as a cough that is asthmatic without a wheeze? In all probability there is not. A number of children are put on both Steroid and Ventolin Inhalers indefinitely for the above show little or no benefit.

Sometimes there might be a partial benefit and because there is a partial therapeutic response or even what is deemed to be a full response people assume that it constitutes a diagnosis of Asthma, where the child may have got better anyway and children are often left on these drugs at infinitum.

Asthma should only be diagnosed probably after the age of two with certainty.

(2) The child must reach his/her academic potential. If he/she is missing school and affecting this than it is a sub-treatment of Asthma.

(3) Must be able to participate in sports of his/her choosing to the best of his/her ability. Parents often limit their child’s participation because it induces an attack from exercise induced Asthma or pollen in the field.

Children with Asthma should be treated with a Spacer.

The preventative inhalers are usually inhaled Steroids and the reliever is usually Ventolin. Children under four should have a Spacer with a mask, over four they can use a mouth piece.

To diagnose asthma one must demonstrate reversibility of airway obstruction. This is usually done by a peak flow meter. Children over five can be successfully trained in this with the supervision of parents. If one gives a child the peak flow meter and instructs them on the use of it with the supervision of the parent and measure peak flow a few times a day for two weeks and you can demonstrate a variability of an increase of 20% with or without Ventolin or drugs like it then the child can be said to have Asthma.

Without this variability, the diagnosis of Asthma cannot be made.

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If there is financial constraints in obtaining a Spacer than a plastic spring water bottle will suffice, if a hole is made at the bottom to fit the inhaler there is no difference in effect. The effect of any of these Spacers is to lessen the deposition of the drug in the mouth and more if it goes into the airway. In up to 20% of asthmatics with associated Allergic Rhinitis, treatment of the Allergic Rhinitis alone can improve Asthma.

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Firstly, attention should be directed at getting all the teeth and gums into a healthy state. This is done in consideration with the patients overall health and wellbeing. Gum disease, if present, must be brought under control with improved oral hygiene. Teeth that need removal are usually extracted at this stage. There may be a need to have a temporary denture or bridge until such time as the mouth is ready to have the permanent treatment plan carried out.

There are many different methods used to restore function and good aesthetics to the teeth. If teeth are to be whitened using whitening gels, it is prudent to do this early on during the treatment plan. This will mean that if you need dentures, or porcelain teeth on crowns, bridges or implants, the colours can be matched together.

The best treatment plans are ones that will give the patient an end result that can easily be maintained in good health. As always, ask your dentist about your treatment options.

Dr Marcas Mac Domhnaill BDS (NUI), DIP Cons Sed (TCD)

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Slimming World Claire’s Slimming World New Location

NEW Friday morning group begins at 10am March 10th

Due to growing numbers Claire’s Slimming World has moved venue to Liber house in Monavalley, it’s a brand new room with plenty of parking spaces Every Thursday 9.30, 11.30, 3.30, 5.30 and 7.30

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Hi everyone, Welcome to this month’s instalment of Health Matters. After a flu ridden winter period, we find that many of our customers are looking for treatments to boost their energy levels and immunity for the Spring months ahead.

Whilst there are many supplements which are of huge benefit in helping to re-energise our systems after illness, one of which I will explain here, there is some positive lifestyle improvements we can make to help combat lethargy after illness.

• Exercise regularly.

• Eat a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables and low in saturated fats.

• Drink 8 glasses of water per day.

• Try to get between 7 – 9 hours sleep at night.

One of the most effective supplements in targeting plummeting energy levels is Revive Active. This is a premium product with a powerful formulation of 26 active ingredients offering natural energy all day long. Revive Active will bring your immune system back to normal thereby reducing the chance of colds and flu’s but more importantly it will keep your heart healthy and you will feel your body totally refreshed.

Revive Active contains all your recommended daily allowance RDA of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. It contains no added stimulants, only natural ingredients so you have no highs and lows. It is suitable for diabetics, vegetarians and coeliacs.

If you would like more information about Revive Active or any of the supplements suitable for restoring energy after illness please don’t hesitate to call in to me and my team in Sam McCauley Chemists.

Until next time,

Brian Brian Kearney M.P.S.I

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ITS TIME TO PLAN THE SCHOOL TOUR A school tour is a joyous occasion in any school.

The month of March gets teachers planning where to take those hard working little people for a day out as a tour day, There are many places in Kerry that welcome schools and families. Why not check out the following places who provide special, educational visits and everything for a great day out.

Active Kingdom Give the children the opportunity to run wild at the Active Kingdom. It is situated in the John Mitchel’s GAA Complex Tralee. They provide fun, multi activity school tours that build on teamwork, co-operation and problem solving. They focus on children’s agility, balance and fitness. Events include wipe-out red balls, drop zone and treasure hunt. Active Kingdom tours are suitable for all ages. For more information contact 087 716 0180 or e-mail info@activekingdom.ie Coolwood Wildlife Park and Sanctuary Coolwood Park offers a 50 acre wildlife park and sanctuary and coffee shop.

The park is situated in Killarney. A tour guide will welcome you on arrival and give you a tour of the park. Children get the chance to get up close and personal with monkeys, lemurs, racoons, llamas, birds of prey, and a pet’s corner and foul. There is also a supervised playground and picnic areas. They provide a unique learning experience to children of all ages. Find them on Facebook at ‘Coolwood Wildlife Park’ or tel 087 414 1294 / 087 939 1597

Dingle Ocean World Experience life in the ocean at Dingle Ocean World, located in Dingle town.

The aquarium is home to tropical fish like Nemo, starfish, sharks and Gentoo penguins.

They arrange an interactive tour of the aquarium, focussing on classroom science and give the children the chance to hold a spider crab or starfish.

Dingle Ocean World cater for all ages and abilities.

For more information e-mail info@dingle-oceanworld.ie or call 066 915 2111

Star Outdoors Adventure Centre The Star Outdoor Adventure Centre season opens mid- March. Enjoy a multi activity, adventure centre, five minutes from Kenmare town on the R571, Ring of Beara Road. They provide archery, kayaking, pedal boating and mountain biking. They aim to develop teamwork, communication, planning and leadership skills through exciting sports. For more information call 064 664 1222 or e-mail info@staroutdoors.ie Lartigue Monorail Listowel The Lartigue Monorail welcomes visitors of all ages for this exclusive form of rail travel. Situated on the John B Keane Road in Listowel. You get to experience a short, demonstration journey on a real-life, working replica of the original Lartigue Monorail. And on your visit, you can learn more about monorails in the museum archives. Go back in time and enjoy this rail journey.

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BUSINESSES GO LIVE!

Tax Relief on Home Improvements

Live streaming will just get bigger and bigger in 2017.

Not only is it a highly effective way for businesses to connect and engage with consumers, it’s accessible to everyone with a smart phone now on Social Media.

Companies should be doing live events for product launches, Q & A sessions and even “Behind The Scenes” sessions in which they introduce their employees to consumers.

The two keys to making sure your live events are effective: 1. Ensure that users are engaged at all times. You can do that by encouraging users to ask questions and make comments throughout the event, and also by offering free and valuable content such as competitions, exclusive news and free samples.

2. Ensure it looks good and is rehearsed – Don’t wing it, as it’s live, you need to put the effort in to make sure your broadcast goes well, including rehearsing, timing and crucially how your business looks (Tip: Don’t sacrifice on putting in place the right lighting).

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Two Minute Time Out With Helen FitzGerald, Job Coach, EmployAbility Service Kerry

1. If you didn’t do what you do, what would your dream job be?

Michael Stipes Personal Assistant 2. What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?

Rock n roll and Literature will never let you down 3. Are you an ‘out on the town’ or ‘dinner and wine’ type of person? Both 4. Twitter or Facebook? Facebook 5. What’s your favourite film of all time? The Illustrated Man with Rod Steiger (book by Ray Bradbury) 6. If you could choose anyone to be stuck in a lift with, who would it be? Author Tom Robbins, 81, and can you give us a few hours please 7. Who is your hero and why? My teenage friend John Fiddler, now a Nurse with Medecins San Frontiers, he goes deep in the bush and helps 8. What inspirational quote do you like to live by? I can get impatient with myself, so ‘Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day’ 9. If a genie granted you one wish, what would it be? To meet and chat to Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane 10. What do you love most about Kerry? The landscape, the archaeology, the history and the people. I chose to come and live here 22 years ago and the FitzGerald connections amuse me 34

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As we enter Spring it is the time of year where focus turns to home improvements and gardening. It is important to remember the HRI Scheme.

What Tax Relief is available?

The HRI (Home Renovation Scheme) is available for expenditure between €5,000(Incl. VAT) and €34,050(Incl. VAT) provided your builder is HRI registered. Tax Relief is 13.5% of expenditure, essentially between €595(€5,000) and €4,050 (€34,050).

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What Works are covered?

Most home renovations are covered and include the following: • Home Renovations • Home Extensions • Driveways • Landscaping • Conservatories

How is Tax Relief Claimed?

Tax relief is spread over the two years after the works are paid for i.e. 50% Year 1 and 50% Year 2.

Do Rental Properties Qualify?

Finance Act 2014 extended HRI Scheme to rental properties so landlords can claim for improvement works carried out on their rental properties.

Important Points:

- You need to Talk to your builder, as most will fill out details online.

- Improvements carried out directly by yourself will not qualify.

- Tax Relief is a tax credit so you must pay tax to benefit from relief.

NB: You won’t be entitled to HRI tax credit unless your builder is HRI registered and information is completed online!

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Connect Recommends It’s March and it’s also the month where many seasonal business’s begin to get back to normality, so this months Connect recommends visits Sammys Restaurant on Inch beach, a little pocket of heaven on your way to Dingle.

It was a windy blustery day with the tail end of storm Ewan blowing the waves of inch beach high in the sky, we found a seat by the window and enjoyed the view, while blustery, the beach was home to a few brave kite surfers who took on the weather and surfed in delight.

It was time to choose from the menu and wow what a choice, from fresh fish and chips to healthy salads and home made burgers. I choose the traditional fish and chips while the other company in the party went for the home made burger, cooked fresh so there was a little wait one would normally get impatient but the friendly atmosphere and chat from the staff was very enjoyable. The fish was mouthwatering while the burger was somewhat an obstacle course with the amount packed into the burger bun which was enjoyed with each bite, the desert menu was amazing but I choose to say no as I was at my limit from my main course, All in all it was a wonderful experience and one I would highly recommend to ad to your list when your considering a trip round the wild Atlantic way this summer, it’s ideally suited to families with kids of all ages and I certainly look forward to going back on a sunny evening to enjoy some more. If you would like to find out more take a trip along the Dingle road take a left for inch beach and you reach your destination, they also have accommodation so the shoe package can be yours. For more info call 066 9158118

The Brow Fairy Ecuri Microblading & ILAH brow restyling

We see the photos of celebrities every day envious of theirs, we stare at complete strangers curious as to where they’ve had theirs done – what am I talking about? Eyebrows! To say it’s a phenomenon that’s becoming increasingly more popular is an understatement. For those of us that are not blessed with Cara Delevigne’s enviable full defined brows or who maybe got a bit ‘tweezer happy’ in the naughties, or indeed if you’re recovering from an illness that has left you with little or in some cases, no eyebrows – there is a solution! Eyebrow Microblading is a semi-permanent treatment where natural looking hair strokes are created 36

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on the skin using a pigment that is matched as close as possible to your own brow hairs. The treatment is completed in 2-3 visits, approx 4 wks apart; allowing your skin to heal sufficiently in between as well as avoiding ‘over blading’ the area explains Aileen Goodman, ‘The Brow Fairy, and Kerry’. Gone are the days, Aileen explains of the harsh brow tattooing, instead, this ultra natural finish gives people a gorgeous everyday brow lasting 12 months plus. For further details contact Aileen on 0869172560 or via her Facebook Page –The Brow Fairy, Kerry!

Kevin Beasley, Caoimhe Lawlor, Michelle Dempsey, Lynda McIntyre, Joan Ahern, Sarah Nealon at the launch of Horans Health Store, The Square Tralee

Horans Health Stores have opened a new store at The Square Tralee. This is the 14th Health store in the group and new team members to the Horans team include Clover formerly from Seancara Health store, the store is managed by Sarah Nealon.

The store also houses a therapy suite on the first floor where the following services are available Food intolerance testing Vitamin and mineral testing 100% Iron deficiency testing HORANS Owned Irish BMI testing Healthstores Foot detox Food demonstrations Coffee mornings on different topics, digestion, menopause.....

One to one private consultations Mini facials Back, foot and hand massage, Iridology Weight management

The team at Horans look forward to welcoming you for all your healthcare requirements

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Freshly Dried Laundry Outside, All Year Round Recruiting for the Best Candidates Employers when recruiting should be mindful of the following key factors when trying to recruit the best employees.

• Analyse your reputation as an employer. Where there is shortages of talent in certain key sectors you as the employer may have to sell to the benefits of working for you.

• Be open to integrating diversity into your workplace.

This entails putting together a work force from different backgrounds. An employer that offers diversity will become known as an employer of choice and will access employees with different back grounds, talent and experiences.

• Recruitment has dramatically changed over the last 20 years with the arrival of social media and digital recruitment channels. If you don’t have presence on an online platform to advertise and attract candidates for your role you will have very little success of guaranteeing your role has been seen by the best possible talent on the market. If you are active online and on social media, use it to promote your companies values and your corporate social responsibility updates.

Top Talent will often research a company to get an idea of the culture and values to see if they are the right fit for that company or not.

• Do a detailed job analysis in order to draft the job description. A good job description which will become your advert will help to attract the best calibre candidates and hopefully deter candidates that are not suitable from applying.

• The shortlisted CV’s can either do a telephone screening process or can be called directly for an interview. Face to Face interviews still win out as the most trusted format • Ensure you ask questions relating to the job description and ask competency based questions which require the candidate to describe specific tasks or situations.

• More companies now use psychometric and personality tests such as Occupational personality questionnaires to establish if a candidate is the right fit for an organisation.

• I cannot stress the importance of conducting reference checks before you make a hire. Unfortunately most companies these days will only confirm title and dates but you should always try to do as much background checking as you possibly can.

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THE ART OF ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

Caroline tell us how the idea for the book came about?

I know from experience that a lot of managers end up in their roles or positions without any training. I saw a gap in the market for a user friendly go-to guide for Managers and HR managers. This book is a valuable resource for all people managers (whether you manage one person, a department team, or many thousands), and should be on your desk as a ‘go to guide’ that you can dip into as needed to remind you of the key questions that should be asked in different situations throughout the employment journey. Over 17 chapters, ‘The Art of Asking the Right Questions’ both asks and answers everyday questions which re-occur in the workplace. It also discusses key HR issues including Hiring, Induction, Coaching, Grievances and Disciplinary procedures. With simple concise answers, end of chapters Top Tips Summaries and insightful illustrations, it should be on every people manager’s desk as a handy ‘go to’ reference to assist in solving and resolving HR issues within today’s complex modern work environment. There is also a ‘Personal Action Plan Review’ at the end of the book to help readers self-assess their own skills and current management techniques. Ultimately it is an invaluable resource for management at every level.

The lifestyle magazine for Kerry be able to keep our head office in Kerry, work with our nationwide customer base and have the team and skillset to operate successfully at this level with considerable growth . We are now holding a Leinster HR Forum in Malahide on March 10th and are expecting it to be a great success.

What do you do to relax and unwind? Luckily I live very near Ballyheigue beach, which is my favourite place to go. I am blessed to have a great circle of family & friends, with whom I love to socialise. I love to cook and to entertain for people and very often have guests to my home for dinner.

We in Connect wish Caroline every success with her book and indeed her growing business.

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Fiona Leahy with Caroline McEnery

What would your advice be for people thinking about writing a book? Think about it from a readers perspective. Think about your audience and how they will use the book. It is important how the book adds value to the person who has purchased it. Personally I would like to think that my book does what is says on the tin.

The HR Suite Team

It’s a great advice book for every office desk, can people order it online or is it available in the shops? The book is available in The HR Suite head office in Tralee , in Eason’s, in First Chapter, in local Supervalu’s on line on our website www.thehrsuiteonline.com and also on line on www. successstore.com. This is the go-to guide book for all people managers in business. Many managers conducting interviews use it as a guide to ask the right questions. It also has been bought by parents for students in college. It can be used for self-development, skills improvement and career change & development.

You’ve just opened an office in Dublin how is that doing?

We have a strong customer base right throughout the country. Our head office remains in Kerry as we grow our nationwide presence. It was a natural progression to open an office in Dublin because we had a large amount of clients in the Leinster area with considerable HR queries.

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