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SUPERVALU STAFF TAKE ON OPERATION TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE !

According to Sinead, a member of Supervalu staff This year SuperValu Ireland teamed one dedicated person loosing over 9lbs. up with RTE ONE’s Operation During week one interest grew and our Transformation. We at Garvey’s Tralee group of 13 grew to 19. Next week we decided to take action and form a group will have a Zumba instructor Instore for a of our own. Our starting group of 13 had class which I’m sure will be great fun and a combined weight of over 190 stone. an excellent workout .Throughout this we The group consists of all ages and continue to motivate and support each fitness levels with some wanting to lose other in our weight loss journey. significant weight and others wanting to improve their overall health. The group The Tralee Advertiser will continue to follow the meal plans available in store keep you updated on their progress and meet up at least once a week for a every week ....So watch this space !! walk. Each Friday we have a weight -in Instore and after week one had lost a combined weight of 3 stone and 4lbs with

ACORN MAKES BIG THINGS HAPPEN!

Acorn Life Group, one of Ireland’s leading financial services providers, has today announced major business development plans for 2015 which will see approximately 125 new employment opportunities filled nationwide. In 2014, Acorn Life Group created approximately 75 jobs and recruitment to fill a further 125 roles has already begun. The roles span from IT to Financial Advisory to Marketing professionals and more. Speaking of the Acorn Life’s 2015 plans Pius Horgan, Branch Manager in Kerry, “Last year (2014) was a very successful one for Acorn Life – with business levels up 50%. In addition, the Groups new Galway-based general insurance operation, Acorn Insurance, which we launched in 2013, has seen significant growth in terms of business volumes and consequentially staff numbers have also grown significantly. In the last 6 months alone we have opened new offices in Sligo and Leopardstown Business Park in Dublin and we are presently recruiting financial advice, admin, actuarial and IT professionals. There are approximately 10 positions to be filled by candidates in the Kerry area”. Pius went on to say, “There are thousands of people searching for new opportunities in Ireland at the moment and many of them will have the range of core competencies needed to carve out a successful career in financial services – with a little help. Whether someone has already had a successful career in financial services or someone would like to take a new direction in their career Acorn Life may well have the employment opportunity that’s an exact fit for them.

We will provide an all-embracing support system to help people succeed in building a career in financial services”.

Applicants are invited to visit www.acornlife.ie or send their CVS to recruit@acornlife.ie Immediate Roles include: Personal Financial Advisors, Sales Advisors, Mortgage Advisors, Trainee Actuary, SQL Programmer, Commercial Insurance Development Manager, Agency Development Manager, Marketing Manager & Marketing Intern, Recruitment Consultants, Customer Care Advisors

TRALEE IN HEADLINES: 1. OVER 110 NEW JOBS TO BE CREATED IN TRALEE SOON!

Over the coming months Tralee will see 110 new jobs being created with the re-opening of Benners Hotel by Der O sullivan of the Mall (40 jobs ) the re-opening of the former Abbeygate Hotel by the Boyle family (40 jobs) , the opening of the Munster office of Irish TV at the Tom Crean Centre beside the ITT (10 jobs ) and Acorn Life who have embarked on a recruitment drive in Kerry (20 jobs)

2. FELS POINT HOTEL ON THE MARKET ..EXPECTED TO MAKE €4M+ 3. JOBS SCENE IS GETTING HEALTHIER IN TRALEE

A number of smaller business jn town are in the process of recruiting staff to fill job opportunities. Places such as Expose Hair & Beauty , O ‘Sheas in Blennerville , the Deli/Bakery formerly known as Charlies &, Mods n Minis & CEX on the Mall and the Brogue have all recently advertised for staff .

4. AUSTIN STACKS FUNDRAISING DINNER AT THE END OF JAN IS NEARLY A SELL OUT! 5 MYSTERY STILL SURROUNDS THE SALE OF FORMER NITECLUB “FABRIC” AND WHO BOUGHT IT! 6 . CHAMBER ALLIANCE HAS TRALEE FOOD FAIR ON ITS RADAR 7. ROCKIES TAKE ON THE NARRIES IN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL THIS SUNDAY IN BALLYMAC

Austin Stacks will surely embrace a tough test of their mettle when local rivals Kerins O Rahillys look forward to a great game this Sunday at 2pm ... 2 weeks before Austin Stacks take part in the All Ireland Club Championship Final on Feb 14th.

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Each week James Kelleher from Casey & Co accountants answers topical financial and business questions put to him from our readers.

Hi James, I have a good business that is performing well again in the last 18 months. However in the boom years I over extended the company by the company purchasing and renovating the business premises (previously rented). I am unable to catch up on my debts but do feel given time I could trade out of these difficulties. The bank has ruled out restructuring my loans. Any suggestions ?

James says: You are not an untypical case. A possible solution might be a debt for equity swap.

In recent years, in particular, we hear a lot about debt for equity swaps. Debt for equity deals occur when large companies run into serious financial trouble, and often result in these companies being taken over by their principal creditors.

A debt for equity swap is a capital reorganisation of a company where a bank or other creditor converts indebtedness owed to it by the company into one or more classes of the debtor company’s share capital. This is typically driven by the bank or other creditors of the company.

Such a reorganisation may occur where the debtor company is in a distressed state but its creditors do not believe that the situation warrants the appointment of a receiver or liquidator. Any such appointment would mean that the creditors are likely to receive a lesser return than if they substitute some of their debt for equity. The hope is that with a lower debt repayment profile they will receive an acceptable return on their equity once the company returns to profitability or is sold.

A debt for equity swap has no set structure. The swap may simply comprise a direct exchange of debt for shares in the company. In more complex cases, a new company funded by debt and equity provided by the bank and other creditors and investors may be formed to acquire the existing business from a liquidator or examiner appointed to the financially distressed debtor company.

If you have a question please email James Kelleher info@caseyacc.com.

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20 JOBS ANNOUNCED FOR KERRY AS IRISH TV OPEN MUNSTER REGIONAL OFFICE

The posts will be in a range of skilled media disciplines as the channel expands its range of locally-produced programming from the SIX Munster counties through its new regional office. The jobs were announced

by Minister for Diaspora Affairs Iimmy Deeflihan Who opened the offices at the Kerry Technology Park. Backed by UK entrepreneur, and recentlycrowned Kerry London Person of the Year, ]0hn Griffin, Irish TV has witnessed exceptional growth since it was launched last May and delivers 40 new Irish-produced programmes every week including 32 weekly County Matters shows. Households in Ireland have access to Irish TV on Sky TV 191, Freesat 400, eircom eVision 191 and online at irishtv.com. Irish TV expects to be available on the Saorview platform in March, and is currently in negotiations with a range of overseas networks. Kerry broadcaster Brian Hurley has been appointed as Munster Regional Manager for Irish TV and he will be responsible for all programming from the region.“Our ethos is to showcase local stories, businesses, tourism and communities to a local and global audience, and we believe in being on the ground in each county which are managed through regional offices,” said Mr Hurley. “Kerry’s standing as a centre of international tourism

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as well as access to skilled multimedia graduates from IT Tralee and Kerry ETB were key factors in our decision to locate in Tralee, and we will be producing a range of programmes from our regional office, in addition to our County Matters shows fmm t e Six Munster counties.

“Tralee joins our other regional office locations in Mayo and Tyrone.

As we are the only Irish TV channel to broadcast in the UK, we have regional headquarter?- in London and Manchester, with new offices scheduled to open this month in Birmingham and in the US. “Irish TV will open up a massive international market that will have huge benefits for Kerry and right across the Munster region.

“Kerry has its own weekly half hour show Kerry County Matters on Irish TV, which is broadcast every Wednesday at 7.30pm and would ask individuals or groups who have a good story for TV to contact me on brian@irishtv.ie. “A RED C Poll carried out for the station showed that 20% of the Irish populati0r1 have watched Irish TV and 51% are aware of us, which is an extremely successful result in such a short time. “Premiering on Irish TV this spring is ]immy’s Heroes, a weekly chat show hosted by broadcasting legend ]immy Magee who talks to some of his Irish sporting heroes. “Also coming to your screens is new agricultural programme Grassroots, and the new season of the popular Cooking with Treyvaud, with l(illarney’s unconventional TV chef Paul Treyvaud. “Country music will also feature heavily this spring, with a new season of On the Road with Lisa Mcl-{ugh and a special tribute show with Big Tom and a new series looking at the golden age of showbands in lreland.”

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Kerins O Rahillys 10K – Final Week Preparation So with just over one week left to the inaugural Kerins O Rahillys 10K the excitement is starting to build around Tralee, the team competition is building up to be an exciting competition, already Na Gael have entered a strong ladies team, the Tralee Garda and Kerry General Hospital have also entered teams, so who will win the John Dowling team shields?

With just over one week to go runners should be preparing properly for the big day, you should be getting plenty of sleep next week and even try to fit in the odd nap, sleep is often overlooked in recovery and race preparation but it is a vital component in any runners training program, in the days leading up the race run very little and no more than 5k on the Friday before the race. Try to eat a high carbohydrate diet in the final few days before the race, but don’t experiment with new foods, stick to what you know best. The day before the race do not run, continue to eat a high carbohydrate diet, relax as much as possible, call down to the club house to collect your number. The night before the race lay out your clothing and pin your number to your top. Get to bed early and don’t forget to set your alarm clock.

The Kerins O Rahillys 10K is shaping up to be a great event, the club will also be going back to its roots with the running of this 10K. The Kerins O Rahillys Athletics Club was a force to be reckon with in the 1950’s and 60’s in Kerry. It won the Quill Cup twice during the mid-fifties, and had great athletes running for them such as Billy Griffin and Tom O'Riordan who ran for Ireland in the 5,000 metres at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo in a time of 14:08.

Registration is available at www.runthekingdom.ie or you can visit the club house next Wednesday between 7pm and 9pm to register.

Next week we will have all the details about the event, regarding number pick up, team competition rules and advice on how to approach the race day. Try to register early to avoid missing out on this great new running event in Tralee.

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JOHN O’SHEA

This performance celebrates the launch of John O’Shea’s Debut album, Irish Guitar which is a collection of original arrangements of traditional Irish music. John performs this evening with violinist, Anna Jane Ryan.

Tickets: €11 Thurs 29th – Sun 31st at 8pm

THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS

Mercy Secondary School Set in Dublin amidst the turbulence of growing nationalist sentiment, the plot centres on a young couple, Jack and Nora.

Through their relationship, Sean O’Casey exposes the turmoil of the impoverished Dublin tenements, on the cusp of the 1916 Rising. Tickets: €12/10 Matinee Perf on Fri 30th at 10.30am. All tickets €8 Sun 1st Feb at 8pm

REELING IN THE SHOWBAND YEARS

This is one of the BEST line-ups yet!

With Roly Daniels, Eileen Reid Paddy Cole, Ronan Collins, Lorraine McDonald, The Conquerors Showband, and the Swarbriggs.

Tickets: €30/27 Thurs 5th & Sat 6th Feb at 8pm

UNDERNEATH

This stunning new play is a blackly comic, rich and vivid tale of a life lived in secret, a testament to the people who live on the fringes, under the nose of everyday life. It explores the surface, and what lies underneath. Tickets: €18/16

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VOICES & HARPS

The 10K will start a great day of Sport in Kerry with the Kerry Senior Football team playing Mayo at home on the same day. “The Sam Maguire may even be present!!!”. Runners and walkers of all standards are welcome and will be presented with a unique medal to mark the occasion. Light refreshments and prize giving will take place in the clubhouse immediately after the last runner home.

Moya Brennan & Cormac de Barra Featuring the first Lady of Celtic Music, Moya Brennan, and harp virtuoso, Cormac De Barra, in a partnership combining the simplicity, depth and beauty of the extraordinary skills which make them unique in their own field. Both are well versed in Irish traditional music and language with Moya’s beguiling voice (admired around the world as the Voice of Clannad) and Cormac’s mastery of the Irish harp combining to beautiful effect. Together, they take us deep into the heart of their music with haunting and intricately arranged music and songs. … a captivating and enchanting collaboration between two of Ireland’s foremost talents. In a word, beautiful..” tradconnect.com Tickets: €19/17

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Event Schudule: Saturday 31st January 2015

• Number collection and registration will be between 11am to 8pm in the Club House.

Sunday 1st February 2015

Curated by artist and printmaker Neil Naessens. This year members will explore Earth, Air, Fire and Water in oils, acrylic, watercolour and mixed media.

Free Admission, runs until Sat 16th February

• Number collection and registration will be between 8am to 9 am in the Club House. Race Starts at 10am.

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LEGAL MATTERS CORNER MIRIAM MC GILLICUDDY ANSWERS YOUR LEGAL QUERIES

Simone works in a workplace where men are generally paid more than the women in the workplace. She had argued with management before that this was unfair but was told that the men were doing different jobs with different duties, responsibilities and types of work.

What can she do?

There is a general right of equality in the Irish Constitution. However equality in the workplace is enshrined in the European Union Treaties and as part of making the EU one big equal workplace the equality legislation was introduced in Ireland and across Europe. IT allows workers to seek redress where they feel they have been treated unfairly in relation to recruitment, pay, promotion, conditions training or experience, dismissal and harassment including sexual harassment. All complaints in relation to equality in the workplace start now in the www.workplacerelations.ie website and after sending an initial complaint letter it is then up to Simone to take a formal complaint by filling in and sending in a form that is available on that website. The application can be made online and must be made within 6 months.

Remember in Ireland one cannot be discriminated against on 9 grounds, Gender, Race, Sexual Orientation, Disability, Civil or Marital status or family status, membership of the travelling community. Religion or Age. Simone’s case relates to disparities in pay related to gender so she could take her claim under that heading and it is up to the body hearing the case to decide whether there was genuine discrimation or could it be justified on objective grounds.

Equality quip: T Shirt slogan “ Men are from earth. Women are from earth. Deal with it.”

If you have a legal query or need further information on any item addressed in this column please send in your query to mirs@gofree.indigo.ie Miriam McGillycuddy, Solicitor, Derryana, Ballyard, Tralee, County Kerry. LL:066-7181596/Mob: 0872604753 www.miriammcgillycuddy.com Miriam McGillycuddy - Solicitors and Mediators, Derryana, Ballyard, Tralee M:066 7181 596 M: 087 2604753 mirs@gofree.indigo.ie

SIAMSA TIRE MAKES THE “BEST LIVE VENUE” SHORTLIST

The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) is delighted to announce that the seventh IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards will take place on Tuesday 3rd February 2015 at IMRO HQ in Dublin.AWARDS 2014 The shortlist was announced this week via the IMRO building by Victor Finn (IMRO Chief Executive).

Siamsa Tire , Tralee has made the Munster shortlist and is up against some great venues such as Coughlan’s & De Barra’s,in Cork,Dolans,of Limerick and University Concert Hall, Limerick The annual awards celebrate the dedication and passion of those who work in Ireland’s live music venues, providing the public with an exceptional live music experience, week in, week out. More than 10,000 IMRO members considered hundreds of venues across the country for the shortlist. Venues were judged on their commitment to providing the core elements that make for a great live music venue – atmosphere, sound and lighting, staging, diversity of programming and importantly, the staff and management of each venue. IMRO members also voted on Ireland’s music festivals, delivering a shortlist of their top ten festivals. Live music venues and festivals play a vital role in the music industry in Ireland, giving international and homegrown artists a platform to engage with fans and build new audiences. They also play a central role in urban and rural communities across the country, providing a social gathering space for varied audiences, and contributing hugely to the domestic economy. Of the Awards, Victor Finn, IMRO Chief Executive said, “Over the years these Awards have become a much sought after industry accolade. They also highlight the vital economic and social contribution that venues and festivals make 8

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to local economies and the enormous role they play in providing a public platform for Irish & international songwriters and performers”.

At the ceremony in IMRO HQ in Dublin on February 3rd, awards will be presented to the leading live music venue in each of the following regions: Dublin, Leinster (excluding Dublin), Connacht, Munster and Ulster (Donegal, Monaghan, Cavan). The IMRO Live Music Festival of the Year will also be presented on the night. One overall award will be presented to the IMRO National Live Music Venue of the Year. This award is decided upon by the public, who vote for their live music venue of the year from the combined shortlist of all the regions. Live music fans should simply log on to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/imrovenueawards choose their favourite from the shortlist provided, by February 2nd. One lucky voter will win a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. The Hot Press Live Music Venue of the Year Readers Poll will also be part of the awards and Hot Press fans can vote at http://www.hotpress.com/readerspoll/ vote.php?id=13208103&action=view “Ireland has a wonderfully vibrant music scene right now,” Niall Stokes, editor of Hot Press said, “with a fresh wave of talent coming through and making impressive waves internationally. But with sales of albums having fallen dramatically, live music is more important than ever, as the lifeblood of the industry.

Which makes it crucial that we have great venues all over Ireland in which our songwriters, artists and bands can find their voices, build their experience and win support.

So remember , to help Siamsa bring home the award ,simply log on to https://www.surveymonkey. com/s/imrovenueawards

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: PREPARING FOR RETIREMENT Question I will be retiring from work in 2015 when I reach 65. What do I need to know about pensions and other benefits in retirement?

Anna from Sol Travel answers your Travel queries Q: Me & my partner have only few days holidays, can’t go for full week abroad because of our work. I was thinking about city break but we’ve already been to Paris, London and Barcelona? What else would you recommend?

Caroline, Fenit Anna says: Edinburgh with daily, short flights ex Shannon/Cork, huge choice of accommodation to suit everyone and an interesting city –> Arthur’s seat, Tour of Edinburgh old Town, Edinburgh castle, The Royal Mile, Royal Botanic Gardens. Krakow in Poland is a vibrant city with Royal Castle, big square and excursions to see the Salt Mines or Auschwitz Camp. Great choice of restaurants/cafes, brilliant shopping destination and lack of €uro makes it great value for money!

Other cities we would recommend to discover are: Budapest, Berlin, Istanbul, Seville, Gdansk to name a few.

Q: I got a Sol Voucher for Christmas, but won’t be travelling anywhere this year. Will I lose it?

Dan, Abbeyfeale Anna says: Our vouchers are valid for 12 months and can be used towards all services we provide. You can book your holiday this year to travel sometime in 2016. If you can’t commit yourself to a date for 2015 or 2016, please call to our office with the ORIGINAL voucher, explain your situation to our staff member and we can extend the expiry date for you, so you won’t lose it.

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Seville flight/3n. hotel from € 250 pp Budapest flight/2n. hotel from € 221 pp Krakow flight/4n. hotel from € 163 pp Berlin flight/2n. hotel from € 114 pp Please contact Sol, so we can advise on the best city break, taking into consideration your interests like: theatre, opera/ballet, food/wine, shopping etc. Flexible payment options also available.

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Answer When you retire at age 65 you can claim Jobseeker’s Benefit, which is based on your Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) contributions. If you do not qualify for Jobseeker’s Benefit you can claim Jobseeker’s Allowance, which is a means-tested payment. At age 66, you may be entitled to the State Pension (Contributory). If you do not have enough PRSI contributions, you can apply for a State Pension (Non-Contributory), which is means-tested. You should apply for State pensions at least three months in advance. You may have contributed to an occupational pension scheme during your working life or you may have a personal pension arrangement. You need to contact the pension provider to find out exactly what benefits your pension gives you. If you move from employment to retirement in the course of the year, you should get a PAYE Balancing Statement (P21) from your local tax office at the end of the year. This will trigger a refund of any overpayment of tax you might have made.

Your Jobseeker’s Benefit or State pension and any occupational pension are taxable. However, the tax exemption limits are much higher for people aged 65 or over and there are some extra tax credits.

At age 66 you will be exempt from paying PRSI. At age 70 you will pay a reduced Universal Social Charge if your annual income is €60,000 or less.

At age 66 you will also be eligible for a Free Travel Pass and may be eligible for the Household Benefits Package, which consists of a free TV licence and an electricity or gas allowance.

For medical cards and GP Visit Cards, which are means tested, the income limits are higher for people aged 70 and over.

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ABOVE: Pictured at the start of the Tralee Musical Society’s 5k Fancy Dress Run from the Wetlands on Sunday, left Laura, Aileen, and Shane Riordan, Abbeydorney.

ABOVE: Kerry Minor Hurling County Champions 2014, Lixnaw, line up for their presentation of medals at their Victory Dinner dance at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night.

ABOVE: ‘Day of Reflection’ by Bishop Brendan Comiskey SS.CC at Ardfert Retreat Centre on Saturday, left Sr. Dympna, Sr, de Sales, Bishop Brendan Comiskey SS.CC, and Sr. Ita.

ABOVE: Ballymac Gallexy, team who drew with Inter Kenmare 2 all at KDL on Sunday in the Denny Premier League.

ABOVE: Tralee runners about to hit the road in the Tralee Musical Society’s 5k Fancy Dress Run from the Wetlands on Sunday, left Ann O’Shea, Maria and Sean Hanafin, and Fiona Kavanagh.

ABOVE: Laura Lee and Riain Murphy, Tralee, taking part in Tralee Musical Society’s 5k Fancy Dress Run from the Wetlands on Sunday

ABOVE: Lixnaw, ladies pictured at the Lixnaw Co Hurling Champions presentation of Medals at their Victory dinner social on Saturday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, left Kate Conway, Josephine O’Reilly, and Marien Molyneaux, Lixnaw.

ABOVE: Tralee family get set for the Musical Society’s 5k Fancy Dress Run from the Wetlands on Sunday, Caroline Doyle, Tralee, with Daire Doyle-O’Brien, Brid, and Caitriona Doyle-O’Brien.

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ABOVE: Pictured at Lixnaw Co Hurling Champions presentation of Medals at their Victory dinner social on Saturday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, left Geraldine Kelly, Joe, Siobhan, and Shauna Browne, Lixnaw.

ABOVE: Jacinta McCarthy, and Gregg O’Connor, Lixnaw, pictured at the Lixnaw Co Hurling Champions presentation of Medals at their Victory dinner social on Saturday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

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ABOVE: Glamour at CBS The Green Debs dinner dance at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night, left Niamh O’Connor, Tralee, Christine Mortimer, Chutehall, Emer MacCarthy, Ballrmacelligott, and Nicola Broderick, Ballymacelligott.

ABOVE: Attending Lixnaw Co Hurling Champions presentation of Medals at their Victory dinner social on Saturday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, left Joe and Noreen Flaherty, and Jer and Colette Linehan, Lixnaw

ABOVE: Tralee women enjoying Women’s Christmas at the Grand Hotel on Tuesday night, left Pat O’Donnell and Trish Fitzpatrick.

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DARCY’S RESTAURANT NOW SERVING LUNCH BALLYROE HEIGHTS HOST LEE STRAND/KERRY GARDA YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Over two hundred and fifty people from across the county attended the Lee Strand/ Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2014 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee on Friday, January 16th. The celebration commenced with dinner and was followed by an individual presentation of twenty seven awards, accompanied with an inspiring citation of each winner’s achievements. Twenty one Merit Awards, four Distinction Awards, the Voluntary Group Award and the Overall Winner Award were presented on the night.

16 year old Seán Kelliher, from Fossa, Killarney was announced as the Overall Winner of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2014. Seán was presented with a specially commissioned crystal trophy and the Overall Winner Certificate to mark his achievement. Seán was recognised for his numerous volunteering achievements within the local community. Sean has raised funds for charities and is an active member of the Student Music Department in Killarney Community College. Sean who is also a member of the school choir, teaches music to his fellow students and also helps Junior and Leaving Certificate students with their practical state exams. Sean also shares his musical talent with the local community and regularly plays traditional Irish music at the Kerry Parents & Friends Association, St Mary’s of the Angels 14

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Beaufort and entertains residents and patients at St Columbanus in Killarney. Sean also won Gold at the World Fleadh Cheoil in Derry two years ago.

The four Distinction Award Winners were: Patriz Brosnan, Abbeydorney; Eimear Crowley, Templenoe; Helen Dowling, Ballyduff and Luke Scollard, Scartaglin. The four distinction winners each received a Children of Lir bronze trophy and a Distinction Award Certificate to mark their achievement in this year’s awards.

The Voluntary Group Achievement Award 2014 was presented to the Killarney No Name Club. A Merit Award Certificate was also presented to each of the twenty one Merit Award 2014 Winners: Maura Adams, Tralee; Padraig Blanchfield, Currow; Rebecca Donovan, Tralee; Seán Dowling & Gavin Connolly, Tralee; Paulina Filip, Killarney; Caitríona Fitzmaurice, Listowel; Aoife Kissane, Lixnaw; Jordan Lee, Killarney; Michelle Lynch, Kielduff, Tralee; Lúcás Mac Giolla Earnáin, Dingle & Kate Ní Laoithe, Ballyferriter; Rachel Mc Gowan, Killarney; Liam Morris, Killarney; DJ Murphy, Glenflesk; Rebecca Murphy, Duagh; Kiara Naylor, Killorglin; Elysha Ní Chúlain, Coláiste Íde; Eoghan Ó’Beaglaoich, Baile Na nGall; Conor O’Donoghue, Tralee; Caoimhe O’Sullivan, Waterville; Cormac Sertutxa, Castlemaine; Aoife Sugrue & Nicola O’Sullivan, Valentia. Brendan Walsh, Chairperson, Lee Strand commented “Lee Strand is delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards. It is a fantastic celebration of the outstanding achievements of our youth and the voluntary organisations within our community.” Chief Superintendent Pat Sullivan “An Garda Siochana are once again delighted this year to partner with Lee Strand in one the highlights of the social calendar in Kerry. Lee Strand in association with An Garda Siochana have always been proactive in acknowledging and identifying the positive work by young people and voluntary groups to enhance community life in Kerry.”

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ANSWERS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Being a parent of a child with additional needs brings great joy, love and challenges. Unfortunately, many parents are struggling to find the answers to serious financial and legal implications for their son or daughter. An information meeting, addressing the challenges facing parents is being held in The Manor West Hotel, Tralee, on Saturday 24th January 11.00am – 12.30pm. The workshop is opened to all parents of special needs children. The “Special Needs Trust Planning Workshop” is being led by Allan Cuthbert, the founder of “Financial Wellbeing”, a company dedicated to integrating all the difficulties to find information on various special needs grants, tax, financial and legal implications into an easy to understand format.

The theme of the morning is the need to establish a Special Needs Trust to ensure that a child doesn’t lose their entitlements and can maintain their quality of life after their parents have passed away.

It will also detail rarely claimed entitlements and tax credits. Allan will present information on special needs Wills and how to choose the right Guardians and Trustees. He will also explain the need for a “Letter of Wishes”, Special needs bank account and much more.

The key focus of the morning will be the importance of establishing a Trust for a special needs child and how to fund the Trust from entitlements. Allan has a niece with Down syndrome and it shocked him how hard it was for parents to access information that is vital for the wellbeing of their child. “I decided that I wanted to make a difference and so I set up Financial Wellbeing in 2008. I have dedicated myself to helping ensure a better quality of life for children with additional needs and their families.” Allan is a regular radio presenter on financial issues regarding disability. He writes for 38 different charities, parents association and organisations. In the last 6-months he has also given over 20 presentations on Special Needs Trust Planning to various charities around Ireland.

This is a free event (normally €60), but spaces are limited and prebooking is essential. Call Dolores on 021 482 3635 / 086 023 6995 or email dolores@financialwellbeing.ie to secure your place. Check www.financialwellbeing.ie for more information.

Annual General Meeting, 27th January, 2015

The Annual General Meeting of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society will take place on 27th January at 7.30pm in Tralee Library, Moyderwell, Tralee. The Society’s 2015 Programme, which has been circulated to members, contains a very comprehensive and varied choice of Lectures and Field Outings, commencing on 10th February and extending to 17th November. Copies of the 2015 Programme and Membership Application Forms are available at Library branches throughout the County and from Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society c/o Kerry Co. Library, Moyderwell, Tralee, Co.Kerry. Further information on the Society is available on our website, www. kerryhistory.ie or via email, info@kerryhistory.ie Dick Carmody, PRO, Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society, T: 086 6095350 | dickc8@gmail.com 16

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Bexblah Beauty Hello everyone! Happy Friday! This week on Bexblah Beauty I’m going to be doing a mini makeup haul of my recent makeup purchases. You’ll be glad to know it’s all drugstore affordable products too mostly under €10!

JANUARY MAKEUP HAUL

Rimmel Scandaleyes Gel Liner €8.99

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Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal eyeliner €4.99

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Sleek i-Divine eyeshadow palette in Storm €9.99

NYX HD Concealer in Yellow €6.99

Blank Canvas Eyeshadow brushes E23, E24 & E26 – E23/E24 €10.99 E26 €6.99 So that’s it for this week! I hope you all enjoyed my little haul. Have a great weekend and I’ll be back here next week with more beauty related goodness! If you want to contact me for an event, collaboration or just to say hi you can email me at Bexblahbeauty@gmail.com or through any social media, FACEBOOK: Bexblah Beauty, TWITTER: @ Bexblah, INSTAGRAM: @Bexblah.

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Hello Everyone! I’ve had a busy week with lots of meetings with regards to fitness. I’m delighted to announce I’m starting a 12 week journey with Manor West Leisure Centre & Zero Gravity Fitness Studio!

can’t wait to work with everyone in Manor West and to share my journey with you along the way!

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In exactly 12 weeks I will be celebrating my 21st birthday!

If that doesn’t motivate me nothing will!

It’s a great incentive to have and I plan on definitely being at least 2 dress sizes smaller by then!

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I met with the lovely Catriona today who showed me all around the centre to really get a feel for the place, I saw the cardio area, classes area and the new Zero Gravity Fitness Studio where most of my work will be done. I told her all about my goal for 12 weeks and she agreed it’s a great incentive.

I have a consultation with Catriona on Saturday where we will discuss my goals and take all my measurements. We will be taking my measurements weekly.

I then was told that Chris & Wayne will be my trainers for Strength & Conditioning. They will work with me to develop a personalised plan to ensure I get the most out of my training. I’m meeting Wayne on Monday to go through everything so I’ll have more information next week!

I will also be doing some of the classes available in Manor such as TRX, SPINNING, PILATES, FAB ABS and much more!

After not being in the gym since my operation in November I am soooooo excited to get back into it! I

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4.Pour mixture onto pan and cook.

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6.ENJOY!

Rebecca If anyone has any questions etc, you can find me on Facebook ‘Bexblah Fitness’ or email me at BexblahBeauty@gmail.com.

Next week will feature any losses, weight or inches, that incur.

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HEALTHY RECIPES for 2015 Well with the weather cold windy and wet, its a good time to look at some heart warming stews!

Is there really anything better to warm the heart and soul and take you back in time!

The smell of a good stew around the house is one of the truly great aromas .The really good news regarding preparation and just plain handiness , is that a stew can be made ahead and reheated on the day .(Some say it tastes even better that way !)

Pork and Wild Mushroom Daube (french casserole) 2. 1 1/2 pounds oyster and chestnut mushrooms, halved if large 3. Salt and freshly ground pepper 4. 4 garlic cloves, minced 5. 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley 6. 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

PREPARATION:

1. Put the pork in a large bowl. Add the wine, onion, carrot, bouquet garni, spice

INGREDIENTS

1. 3 pounds well-marbled boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces 2. One 750-milliliter bottle white wine 3. 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 4. 1 medium carrot 5. Bouquet garni: 6 sprigs each of parsley, thyme and winter savory plus 2 bay leaves and 1 leafy celery top, tied with twine 6. Spice bundle: 1/2 teaspoon lavender flowers, 12 crushed peppercorns and 10 crushed juniper berries, tied in cheesecloth 7. 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Daube 1. 1 1/2 ounces dried porcini (1 cup) 2. Water 3. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4. Salt and freshly ground pepper 5. 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 6. 2 1/2 tablespoons brandy 7. 1 large onion, thinly sliced 8. 1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch dice 9. 4 ounces fresh pork skin with a thin layer of fat, cut into 2-by-1/2-inch strips 10. 1 head of garlic, separated into cloves but not peeled 11. 10 crushed juniper berries 12. Reserved bouquet garni Garnish 1. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

bundle and olive oil. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2. The next day, pour the pork into a colander set over a bowl. Discard the onion and carrot. Squeeze the spice bundle over the meat, then discard the bundle.

Reserve the pork, bouquet garni and the marinade.

3. In a bowl, soak the porcini in 1 cup of hot water until softened, about 20 minutes. In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Add half of the pork to the pan and cook over moderately high heat until well-browned all over; transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining pork.

4. Return all of the pork to the pan and sprinkle with the flour. Stir over moderate heat until the flour has dissolved, about 1 minute. Add the brandy and carefully ignite it with a long match; shake the pan until the flames die down. Return the pork to the plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan along with the onion and carrot. Season with salt and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

5. Lift the porcini from the soaking liquid and coarsely chop them; reserve the soaking liquid. Add the porcini to the pan and cook for 3 minutes, stirring.

6. Preheat the oven to 120°. Line the bottom of a 4 1/2-quart enameled cast-iron casserole with the pork skin, fat side down. Spoon 1/3 of the pork over the skin followed by 1/3 of the vegetable mixture and 1/3 of the garlic cloves. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with some of the juniper berries. Repeat this layering 2 more times.

7. Return the pan to moderately high heat. Pour in the reserved porcini soaking liquid, stopping before you reach the grit at the bottom. Add the reserved pork marinade and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Boil until reduced to 2 cups. Pour this liquid over the daube.

8. Tuck the reserved bouquet garni into the daube. Add enough water to the casserole to just cover the meat and bring to a boil over moderately high heat.

Place a round of parchment paper directly on the surface of the meat and cover with the lid. Transfer the casserole to the oven and bake until the meat is tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Let cool to room temperature. Discard the parchment paper, bouquet garni and any bits of juniper berry. Refrigerate the daube overnight.

9. Preheat the oven to 140°. In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering. Add the oyster and chestnut mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms start to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped parsley.

10. Scrape the fat from the surface of the daube and discard it. Mix the mushrooms into the daube and bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring frequently. Bake the daube for about 1 1/2 hours, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced slightly and the meat is very tender. Stir in the vinegar, season with salt and pepper and serve

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Over 100 exhibitors are expected to feature in this year’s Business EXPO which will be held at Fels Point Hotel, Tralee on Feb 8th.

The EXPO presents an opportunity for female owned and managed businesses in Kerry to raise their profile, meet the public and promote their products and services to them. It also offers an excellent platform for everyone living and visiting Kerry to meet and interact with businesses that are currently operating right here on our doorstep. Exhibitors range from the Food and Tourism sectors to Health & Fitness, Coaching, Consultation, Fashion & Retail, Dance & Leisure, IT, Web and Graphic design, Print media, Interior design, Craft, Art, Education, Natural Therapies and much, much more. Some of the female orientated businesses are already well established companies and others are home-based businesses.

Liz Maher says “We are providing a wealth of opportunities and resources to Kerry retailers and businesses which will enable them to grow and expand. This is all part of our awareness campaign and the promotion of the “Shop Local” initiative. Our main objective is to develop an annual event to drive the Kerry business community and expose the vast variety of skills and professionalism available within the county”.

There will be workshops throughout the day such as a Cooking demo with Nourish by Nature, presenting a selection of cooking options for healthy eating. For the busy working mom’s and

dad’s Business Action Coach - Helen Burns presents the “Time Management” workshop which will provide some useful information on managing and developing a work life balance. “Secret Tips for Spring Cleaning” with Breeda Hurley from the award winning ABC cleaning company, Breeda will divulge some of her secret tips on cleaning a number of troublesome household items and says her tips won’t cost a penny. Sona Dowds demonstrates baby massage and exercise techniques, which offer relief from colic, constipation, wind, excess mucus, growing pains, teething discomfort and tension and lastly, Janice Tucker will talk about “Conflict Management”.

This issue relates to both home, work and life in general and Janice gives us some insights into how we can deal effectively with conflict in our life. If that isn’t enough we have entertainment lined up for the whole family to enjoy throughout the afternoon, including Zumba Dancing with Linda Flannigan, Drum Dance Ireland with Urs Wrenk, Hip Hop dance, Chraka dance, all in the main lobby of Fels Point Hotel. All in all, the Business EXPO promises to be a great day out with something to offer everyone. Admission is free of charge.

Workshops and Seminars are also free and are on a first come first serve basis, as room capacity is limited. A programme of events will be available on the day and will list all exhibitors, seminars and workshops.

LLOYDS PHARMACY (FORMERLY RYLE & DELACY) STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS! In 2014 , Tralee saw one of its local pharmacies , Ryle & Delacy bought out by Ireland biggest pharmacy group Lloyds . With outlets in Ashe st and Fairies Cross Medical Centre , Lloyds have now embarked on an extensive renovation program on both stores .

“We will launch our brand new stores on 12th Feb , just in time for Valentines weekend “ says Maria Mansfield , Manageress. “Lloyds bring with them an extended range of products and we will of course have some interesting and exciting opening offers . All the existing jobs have been retained and we hope to create some new job opportunities “ Maria says Looking forward to Valentines !

TRALEE PERFORMING ACADEMY LOOKING FOR NEW STUDENTS!!

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Tralee Performing Academy will be appearing at the Talent of Tralee Autism Fundraiser on Friday 13th Febraury at Fels Point Hotel , where our students will be doing a section on Frozen and some contemporary dance pieces- all students enrolled will be involved . Our end of year show this year is “Circus “ a circus based entertainment in conjunction with Cassie Leens School of Dance, this will be staged in April 2015 SPECIAL OFFER- So if your child is interested in joining why not pop down to cassie Leens Studio this Saturday , and try out the classes for the next few weeks for only 5 euro per class- There will be a term fee after two weeks if your child wants to continue , but if they they don’t continue thats fine call Tim on 0834056829 for further info

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

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TORQUING CARS! AIRLESS TYRE ENTERS PRODUCTION

Michelin’s new Tweel is a combined wheel/tyre assembly that never goes flat Michelin has opened a new facility in South Carolina, USA, to produce itsTweel airless tyre. Conceived by Michelin research engineers in the US, the Tweel is a non-pneumatic radial tyre that brings together the tyre and wheel assembly in one solid unit. It comprises a rigid hub connected to a shear beam by flexible, deformable polyurethane spokes, all functioning as a single unit.

The Tweel is designed for commercial use, such as landscaping, construction and agriculture. It has been specified as original equipment on certain John Deere commercial mowers.The Tweel was originally introduced as a concept at the 2004 Paris motor show. Michelin claims it is the only commercial product offering the advantages of no maintenance, no compromise and no downtime.

It performs with traditional radial tyre technology but requires no air. Michelin says that it also provides longer wear life than conventional pneumatic tyres.

PERSONALISED NUMBER PLATE SELLS FOR A RECORD £518,000

Registration number ‘25 O’ becomes the most expensive ever sold in the UK A personalised number plate sold at auction by the DVLA has broken the record for the most expensive registration ever sold in the UK. The registration, ‘25 O’, was sold at the auction in Cardiff for £518,000 well over its reserve of just £4,000. The record was previously held by ‘F 1’, which was sold to businessman Afzal Kahn for £440,625 in 2008. The new record holder was bought by John Collins, owner of classicFerrari specialist Talacrest; Mr Collins also purchased the registration ‘250 L’ at the same time, for £130,320, bringing his total spend to £648,320.

“I was just determined to own them,” he said afterwards. “It was just a case of how much I was going to have to pay for the privilege.” Asked how much he would have paid for ‘25 O’, Mr Collins said: “I’m not too sure – it could possibly have been the first £1 million personalised registration!”

As you might expect, both registrations will find their way onto classic Ferraris. ‘25 O’ will grace a Ferrari 250 SWB that was once owned by Eric Clapton, while ‘250 L’ will be transferred to a 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso.

UK SPEEDING FINES HIT FOUR-YEAR HIGH DUE TO NEW DIGITAL CAMERAS

New generation of speed cameras sees the number of fines reach record high The number of speeding fines issued to motorists by the UK courts has risen to its highest level for four years amid the rollout of a new generation of digital speed cameras.

More than 115,000 motorists in England and Wales were issued with fines of at least £100 by magistrates last year - the highest level since the Coalition came into power in 2010, according to figures from the Ministry of Justice.

In Essex, the number of speeding fines issued by the courts rose by 44 per cent last year, while in Avon and Somerset the number increased by 34 per cent. In six other police areas, the number of speeding fines handed out by magistrates rose by around a quarter.

Motoring organisations said the rises were being fuelled by sophisticated digital speed cameras, which unlike ageing film versions can take pictures around the clock. The new cameras are being phased in across the country and have the advantage that they never run out of film and can take pictures indefinitely.

However, the Association of British Drivers said there was little evidence that speed cameras actually reduced road accidents and suggested that speeding tickets were now simply being used as a “cash cow”.

More than half of forces in England and Wales have replaced ageing film versions with new digital models.The Dept of Justice in Ireland is said to be monitoring the situation.

While they cost up to £10,000 install but their running costs are significantly lower, as police officers are not needed to collect and develop the film.

Instead the information from the camera is sent automatically to a control centre which, once the car has been identified from its number plate, can send out a notice of intended prosecution – the first stage towards fining motorists and putting points on their licence.

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TORQUING CARS! 1990S FERRARIS AND AN ALFA WITH ONLY 2,600 MILES FROM NEW

How about a trio of desirable Italian sports coupés from the Nineties – all in gleaming red, naturally – and with a collective mileage of just over 2,600 miles from new? The Ferrari Testarossa, Alfa Romeo SZ and Ferrari Mondial T, all built in 1991, were tucked away almost immediately after purchase as part of a large private collection owned by arguably one of Europe’s most fastidious enthusiasts.

They are being sold by Silverstone Auctions during its sale at theRace Retro historic racing show at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on February 21 and 22.The highlight of the collection is possibly one of the finest Ferrari Testarossas available, having covered only 955 miles from new. It is described by the auction house as in immaculate condition – you’d hope so, wouldn’t you? – and is estimated at between £130,000 and £150,000. It even comes with the original luggage and Cartier watch supplied with each new Testarossa. Another Ferrari, a 1991 Mondial T, estimated at between £50,000 and £70,000, has covered only 1,180 miles in 24 years. Traditionally the Mondial has been one of the least desirable Ferraris, but with prices of other models from Maranello surging ever higher it is now tipped by many to be the next Ferrari to rise significantly in value. The third of the trio is one of the maddest cars of the Nineties, the Zagato-designed Alfa Romeo SZ. Only 998 SZs were produced in two years, with only 100 officially imported into the UK. This example has covered only 502 miles and is estimated at between £50,000 and £70,000 Guy Lees-Milne of Silverstone Auctions said: “This is a very special collection of Italian exotica and each of the cars is in almost brand new condition.

It’s rare to find one or even two of these cars with such low mileage but to find three is something special indeed.

TOP GEAR: NEW SERIES TO RECEIVE GLOBAL LAUNCH

Flagship BBC show Top Gear will launch its new series with a global simulcast in more than 50 countries around the world. The controversial, yet immensely popular TV motoring show will be broadcast in Australia, Africa and the Middle East at the same time as the programme is shown on BBC2 later this month. In what appears to be an attempt to circumvent illegal viewing, the show – previously one of the world’s most pirated programmes – will also screen in a number of other countries including Malaysia, Taiwan and Mongolia within 2 hours of its UK debut on January 25. Top Gear is one of the BBC’s most prized franchises, despite its regular controversies that its stars Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond get into, such as the Falklands-baiting row which erupted in Argentina during its Patagonia special, screened over Christmas. Clarkson commented: “Other globally popular television shows have cunning ways of launching their new seasons such as world tours and the like, but I thought of an easier way to let the planet know we’re back - the interweb. “Fond as I am of passport control queues and restricting my carry-on liquids to 100ml, I much preferred the idea of driving one mile from my home in London to celebrate this series with fans everywhere at the same time.”

AA ISSUES WARNING TO CLASSIC CAR OWNERS AFTER MG ‘FOLDED LIKE A PENKNIFE’

Motoring organisations are warning classic car owners they could be driving death traps after a teacher was killed when his MG “folded like a penknife”. Nick Sennett, 58, had hired the MGB GT convertible for a pleasure run but was hit from behind by a short-sighted and overworked minicab driver. The sports car collapsed around him and Mr Sennett, who taught economics at Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, was pronounced dead at the scene. Older vehicles do not have crumple zones and even recent classics like Minis and Ford Capris will come off a lot worse in a collision with the latest models. Ian Crowder from the AA said: “These cars simply do not have the damage resistance of modern vehicles.”Classic car owners and users really need to be aware of the risks when they take the road in a less resilient vehicle. “This was obviously a terribly tragic episode for which a driver has been convicted and jailed.” Mr Crowder said most other road users often drive more respectfully when they are near to classic cars. But the owners and users of older cars need to take extra care when they take to the road. “They need to drive in a manner which respects modern vehicles and they need to know the risks,” Mr Crowder said. Minicab driver Kugannesan Balasubramaniam, 34, was jailed for just nine months after he was convicted of causing death by careless driving.

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FELS POINT PART OF HOTEL PORTFOLIO ON THE MARKET FOR MORE THAN €35M Seven hotels with an estimated value of more than €35 million are to be offered for sale just as the provincial hotel market shows signs of recovery.

Although six of them are being sold as distressed assets by the funding banks, all of them are profitable, according to John Hughes of selling agents CBRE. The seventh hotel, the Metropole in Cork, is also trading successfully.

The highest value hotel going on the market is the Glenroyal Hotel & Leisure Centre in Maynooth, Co Kildare, which has a price tag of €10.5 million and was owned by Ray Grehan, the developer who will be forever remembered for paying €171 million for the 2.04-acre former UCD Veterinary College in Ballsbridge in 2004.

CARRICKMINES RESIDENTIAL SITE FOR SALE AT OVER €18M

CBRE is confident of finding buyers for all seven hotels which will either be sold as one lot, or in blocks, or individually. Last year 63 hotels changed hands at an overall valuation of just over €341 million. There is also likely to be strong bidding for the Johnstown House Hotel & Spa, beside Enfield, Co Meath, which has a guide price of in excess of €6.5 million. Two of the hotels for sale have guide prices of more than €4 million – the Metropole on MacCurtain Street in Cork and Fels Point Hotel in Tralee, Co Kerry. The Tralee hotel has 145 bedrooms including 18 executive rooms. It also has function rooms, a bar and restaurant. The four-star hotel occupies a highly visible site close to the town centre and is synonymous with the annual Rose of Tralee Festival. Only one of the seven hotels going for sale – the three-star Maldron Hotel at Bamstown, Wexford – is to be sold as an investment. The agents are quoting a guide price of €3.5 million for the 108-bedroom hotel which is leased to the Dalata Hotel Group for 25 years from December, 2002, at a current rent of €300,000 per annum. The Killeshin Hotel on the outskirts of Portlaoise town has a guide price of €3 million. CBRE is suggesting a guide of €2 million for the South Court Hotel in Raheen, Limerick, which has some of the largest conference facilities in the region, capable of accommodating up to 1,200 people.

RECORD YEAR FOR INVESTMENT IN IRISH COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Investment in Irish commercial property reached a record high in 2014, with some €4.5 billion invested. This represents a 25 per cent increase on the previous peak of €3.6 billion reached in 2006.

Investors rushed to avail of the capital gains tax (CGT) exemption in the last quarter, with some €1.6 billion invested in the three months to December, making Q4 the strongest quarter of the year.

In total, there were 295 transactions in 2014, compared to 145 in 2013 and 121 in 2006, and there were 15 transactions greater than € 100m in 2014 compared to three in 2013.

The largest transaction of the year was Project Sapphire which Cosgraves sold to Green REIT for €375m in Q2. It comprised two office blocks: George’s Quay and George’s Court, and retail: Westend Retail Park.

Hannah Dwyer, head of research at JLL Dublin said that 2014 was “ a very active year for the property market”.

“The turn-around for investments has been remarkable, with an uplift in the supply of assets coming onto the market, strong demand from investors, and increases in values and returns. Essentially we have seen a pent-up surge of workout activity with willing sellers and buyers in the market,” she said.

However, while 2015 is likely to be “another strong year” for the Irish investment market, Ms Dwyer noted that activity levels will unlikely to match 2014.

“We do not expect activity to be at the same record-levels we saw in 2014, but investment volumes are likely to achieve € 3bn. This is still significantly ahead of the 10-year average of € 1.4bn,” she said, noting that there remains a significant volume of assets still to be brought to the market from banks deleveraging.

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FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR WHO WILL BE NAMED KERRY SPORTS STARS OF THE YEAR:

The second annual Rentokil Initial Kerry Sports Star Awards will be held in the Malton Hotel, Killarney on Friday, January 30th and the list of nominations is sure to result in plenty of discussion. The Awards are split into two with a section for those who are performing on the international stage and who are the only ones in their category and those on the county stage.

Awards Director Ken O’Day says that the number of sports persons from the county who are staring outside of the country is growing. “The list of international nominees has increased since last year and shows that many of our sports stars are well able to compete on the bigger stage”.

These National / International Award Winners are: Boxing: Niamh Ball and Kick Boxing: Naomi O’Brien.

Rugby: JJ Hanrahan’s and Ladies Rugby Siobhan Fleming and Sharon Lynch (Rugby 7’s).

Ladies Soccer: Savanna McCarthy.

Men’s Soccer: Billy and Darren Dennehy.

Athletics: Adam King – Hammer thrower.

Motor Sport: Paul Nagle.

Olympic Rowing: Monika Dukarsa.

Horse Racing: Jim Culloty.

Mountain Biking: Sean Prendeville.

Basketball: Tralee Imperials.

Ploughing: Derek O’Driscoll.

Greyhounds: Here there are joint winners with John Flynn and Liam Dowling.

Tug Of War: Castlegregory Tug of War. Special Olympics: Cliona Palmer.

Special Achievement Award: Endurance swimmer Nuala Moore.

It was a great year for the GAA at Inter County level and the three All Ireland winning teams – The Kerry Senior, Minor Football and Minor B Hurlers will all be honoured.

NOMINEES:

“The judges, Weeshie Fogarty, Murt Murphy and Padraig Harnett, of this column, had a hard time picking the nominees in the various categories with lots of debate as to who should be put in and who misses out. The standards of performance are a testament to the work these sportspersons put in.

We are also delighted to give some of the smaller sports their moments in the spotlight.”

The Nominees are: In Athletics the three nominees are Laura Crowe, Clare Fitzgerald and the Kerry Senior Cross Country team.

Cycling: Josie Knight, Eugene Moriarty and the Killarney Cycling Team who took part in the Ras. Darts: John Teahan, Kevin McCann and Tom Biggane.

Gaelic Football: James O’Donoghue, Kieran Donaghy and Paul Murphy.

Golf: Caitriona Griffin, Rory Hill and Tommy O’Driscoll.

Handball: Clive Counihan, Dominic Lynch, Jack O’Shea Horse Racing: Bryan Cooper, Oisin Murphy and Philip Enright.

Hurling: John Griffin, Rickey Heffernan and Shane Nolan.

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Ladies Football: Cait Lynch, Lorraine Scanlon, Sarah Houlihan Pitch n Putt: Damien Fleming, Kerry Intermediate Gents Team, Tony Blake and Lisa O’Connor Rallying – Drivers: Ed Murphy, Pat Sheehan, PJ O’Dowd Co-Drivers: Ger Conway, Shane Buckley, John Young.

Rowing: Killorglin Senior Men, Sneem Senior Ladies, Valentia Minor Girls.

Soccer: Aidan O’Callaghan, Bryan Murphy, Shane O’Callaghan Hall of Fame: Tom O’Riordan Team of the Year: Castleisland Desmond Ladies Intermediate Team Killarney Senior Ladies Foursomes Golf Team Pobailscoil Corcha Dhuibhne Hogan Cup team.

Ken O’Day Perpetual Shield and the Supreme Award will be announced on the night.

According to the Event Director Ken O’Day the event could be bigger than last year. “Over 600 sat down for the dinner last year and we are hoping to match those numbers this year. We are also delighted to have been able to get all the Awards sponsored which we are very grateful to all the businesses for. Tickets are still on sale so if you want to come along and support your favourites them call 087 2048677 or the Malton Hotel in Killarney”.

Verdicts: So what do you make of the nominees and who is going win? Why not have a go at picking the winners and send me your predictions and we will see how close you are to the judges verdicts. Also are there those who you think the judges overlooked? Like most Awards there will be differing views but to use that old cliché – it’s being nominated that counts! However knowing sports people and their competitiveness they will all want to win. The answers will be revealed on the 30th.

BUSY NIGHTS AT THE TRACK:

Racing takes place again this Friday and Saturday night at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium with 11 race programmes each night. There will be no racing on Saturday, January 31st due to the National Coursing meeting in Clonmel. A reminder to owners and trainers with dogs running in the GMHD insurances Killarney juvenile classic, which begins on Fri Feb 6th, that official trials will be held on each Friday from 5 to 6pm up to Jan 30th.

Congratulations to Declan and all at the track on being awarded a Certificate in recognition of their contribution to the Gathering 2013 for their Sunday Race Day with The Roses. The day at the track also featured in the Gathering Yearbook.

D DAY FOR KERRY:

The Kerry District League side go into their final Oscar Traynor Group game this Sunday knowing a 2-0 win will put them into the next round. Kerry take on the Desmond League while Cork face Limerick.

Kerry have drawn with the two bigger Leagues while the Desmond League has lost both their games meaning Limerick and Cork are on 4 points with Kerry on 2. So their destiny is in their own hands.

The winners of the groups go straight into the Last 8 while if Kerry finish runners up in the Group they will play either the Dublin AUL or the Defence Forces.

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DYNAMOS TOO HOT FOR DRINAGH RANGERS:

Tralee Dynamos are through to Round 5 of the Munster Junior Cup following a hard fought 1-0 away win in Drinagh in the heart of West Cork last Sunday. On a bitterly cold day the squad travelled by car to the club just outside Dumanway. The game was played on a heavy pitch and both sides took time to settle. The first goal was always going to be vital and while both sides created half chances in the first half neither side really threatened the opposition keeper. To be fair to the Tralee side they were playing the better football, even against the swirling wind and Drinagh had expended a lot of energy just to stay in the game.

The vital breakthrough came in the 48th minutes.

Stephen Conway and Derek O’Brien combined for a short corner which allowed O’Brien to put in a great cross. The Drinagh keeper could only parry in traffic and Jonathan Burrows was quickest to react to loop a header into the net.

Dynamos controlled the rest of the game without doubling their lead but 1 was enough to see them set up a Round 5 clash away to either Riverstown or Park United. Dynamos had some very good performances on the day with Jonathan Hannafin the man of the match. They certainly have all the tools to go a very long way in this competition.

PARK YOUTHS MARCH ON TO FAI CUP LAST 16:

The St Brendan’s Park Youths are into the last 16 of the FAI Youths Cup after a come from behind 3-2 win away to Granagh United in Askeaton. The Park conceded after only 15 seconds but didn’t leave that setback phase them and they level within 13 minutes through Gareth Hickey Brosnan. The Park then took the lead in the 67th minute when Paddy Collins curled the ball into the top corner. But the Tralee side couldn’t build on this and the game was al level 4 minutes later. It stayed 2 all until injury time at the end of the first period of extra time. Following a mistake by the Grannagh keeper Ferdia O’Brien fired an unstoppable free kick into the net to put the Park ahead and they held on to move into the last 16 in the country.

UNDER THE HOOPS: TRALEE IMPERIALS FALL TO FAMILIAR OPPONENTS:

Portlaoise Panthers 74-63 win over Garvey’s Imperials in the top of the table clash was the latest in a long line of great battles between the clubs in recent years. Panthers led by Kelsey Wolfe started the brightest and led 26-17 at the end of the first quarter. The Tralee girls defence was keeping Wolfe quiet but Meave O’Sullivan was taking on the mantle and it saw the visitors lead 34-27 at the break. But Imperials will be a little disappointed that they didn’t capitalise more on their opportunities.

In the final two quarters Imperials did everything to get back into the game and closed the gap to 5 points at one stage. However Panthers got some vital scores to wrap up the game and stay top of the table. Garvey’s Imperials drop to third and will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they travel to Dublin to take on Oblate Dynamos

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The u14’s girls travelled to Currow minus the height of Ciara Ryan who was injured and Abbi Casey who was sick but the 11 who travelled put in a great effort and got their reward. The Tralee girls led 11-2 after the first quarter and pulled away further to lead 33-12 at half time. Currow to their credit took the third quarter but the gap was too big and in the end Imperials won 58-31. They followed this up with a win over Team Kerry Bobcats. They were behind by 7 early on but levelled it at 17 all at the break before going on to win 37-28. Two good wins by the squad of Rachel Ryan, Abi Casey, Muria Luckova, Ciara Nix, Rachel Killgallen, Rebecca Conway, Aoife Dillane,Mary O’Connell, Alison O’Leary,Alison Guerin and Ciara Ryan The u18 Girls went down to Castleisland 53-42.

These sides have had great battles through the years and in this game Imperials came within 4 points of levelling things but a couple of turnovers and interceptions did not help! Niamh Myers was Imperials top scorer with 14 including two big threes.

The u12 and u14 boys really enjoyed their trip to Cork where the played two challenges against Blue Demons and attended their Superleague games against Belfast Star. Well done to Daire Barry Walsh who won the half time shooting competition.

ST BRENDAN’S BASKETBALL CLUB: The u14 Boys went down in their Division 3 Plate game against Caherciveen 46-42.

The club is in the planning stages for their two big tournaments – the James Hobbert Memorial Tournament for u17 Boys which takes place on March 7th and the Jimmy Curran Tournament for u14 boys on the weekend of March 22nd. Entries are now being taken with more details to follow.

MOUNTHAWK CARRY THE CUP FLAG:

Sadly for basketball fans there is no representation in the senior Men’s or Ladies Cup finals this weekend. There is one Kerry player in action over the weekend when Aine McKenna from Duagh will be on the Team Montenotte Hotel squad in the Women’s Cup final as they face Killester. However during the week one Kerry schools side were in action with Mercy Mounthawk taking on St Louis Kiltmanagh last Wednesday and hopefully their will have the Cup in Tralee by the time you are reading this!!

O’REGAN AND CAHILL PITCH PERFECT IN MUSICAL SOCIETY 5K.

Over 150 enjoyed a cold bright crisp day for the Tralee Musical Society 5k run which started at the Wetlands Centre. First back was regular winner on the Run Kerry calendar Michael O’Regan in a time of 15.47. Second was Cillian Tierney, a star for the future, in 16.47. It was a double success for Cillian as he was also the first u18 home. Tommy O’Brien was third in 17.45.

The Ladies race turned into a great three way battle with Sharon Cahill taking the race in 21.01 followed 4 seconds later by Catherine O’Sullivan, just ahead of Fiona Kavanagh in 21.55 as well as being the first u18 female.

The first three in the Men’s and Ladies sections gain free entry into the Tralee International Marathon.

Well done also to all took part, especially those in fancy dress, in this fundraiser for the Musical Society who also launched their latest production ‘Sister Act – A Divine Musical Comedy’ on the day.

One girl had a debut to remember. Rachel Hannifin won the u14 girls section in her first ever race.

OPEN NIGHT, DEMO AND QUIZ:

The Kingdom (Youth) Cycling Club is hosting an open night followed by a quiz this Friday, January 23rd. in the Ballyroe Hotel. The event starts at 6.30pm with a demonstration of the club’s bikes,

training equipment and gear. There will be a chat and Q. & A. about the club’s activities, involvements and plans for the coming year. This will be followed by a quiz, with spot prizes, which starts at 8 o’clock and will help to raise funds to keep our young cyclists active for the year. This promises to be a very informative and enjoyable evening for any young cycling enthusiasts out there so come along and see what we have to offer. The entry fee is e10 per person or e40 for a table of 4.

PARNELLS TO HOST HURLING AND CAMOGIE FORUM:

Tralee Parnells are inviting all the hurling and camogie clubs in Kerry to attend and to provide a speaker for the upcoming forum on juvenile hurling and camogie in Kerry. Each speaker will be allocated 5 minutes to present what their club sees are the issues and the way forward. The Forum has been officially sanctioned and invites are also being sent to those in positions of responsibility for hurling and camogie in Kerry, Munster and Croke Park. The Forum will take place in Kerins O’Rahillys on Friday February 27th at 8pm. Please contact Parnells to confirm your participation.

Training: The u15/16’s and minor training starts on Friday 23rd of January and new players are always welcome.

UNWANTED GIFTS: Please donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to our Bingo,where they will be put to good use as raffle prizes every Monday night.

KERINS O’RAHILLY NEWS:

Training continues indoors for the u12’s, 14’s and 16’s in the CBS. Well done to the seniors who have qualified for the Senior Town Championship after a 1-09 to 0-07 win over John Mitchels in a game switched to Strand Road. With the weather and the tough pitch it was always going to be a slog for both sides. Mitchels kicked the last two scores to level the game and send it to extra time with the teams on 6 points a piece. The vital goal came from Con Barrett with Kieran O’Mahony the outstanding player on 5 points. The final will be against Austin Stacks this Sunday in Ballymac at 2pm.

The Tralee Town Board Minor League will start on the weekend of February 1st.

The club’s big 10k race takes place on February 1st and all runners will be presented with a special medal.

Lotto: There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 6,12,18 and 23. The next jackpot will be e8,600.

CROSS TO THE BRIDGE CENTRE:

Are you interested in joining a Bridge club but didn’t know where to go. Well the Bridge Centre in Oakpark in Tralee every Thursday morning is the place to go. If you want to know more please ring Jim on 087 9007331.

As your first test what would be your opening bid if you held this hand: 10, Jack, Queen of Spades, 2, 6 and Ace of Hearts, 9,10, Queen of Clubs and 7,9, Jack and King of Diamonds.

WINTER SWIMMING BACK IN FENIT: Even though the water was a cold 5,2c 8 brave swimmers took to the water to get the Winter swimming season back underway in Fenit. All there enjoyed some hot beverages after their dip.

Swimming will continue next Sunday at 11am and new members are always welcome. Everyone is welcome to come along. There will be a few small races introduced from next week for anyone who wants competitive action.

Swimathon: All members are asked to take part in the Inter-Club fundraising swimathon supported all the towns swimming clubs. The event takes place on Saturday from 6pm in the Tralee Sports and Leisure complex.

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CELEBRATION DANCE:Our dinner dance will be held in the Meadlowlands hotel, Saturday the 7th of February 2015. The band Heart and soul will have you on the dance floor all night and our Senior and Junior team will be presented with their medals. Tickets are priced at €35 per person.

CROKE PARK DRAW: Please return all tickets (sold or unsold ) to the Clubhouse Bar or to Donal Lucey on or before this Friday 23rd . Tickets must be with County Board

by Monday 26th to be included in the Draw on February 27th. Thanks to all sellers and those who purchased tickets LOTTO:The draw for the jackpot of €8,500 took place on Tuesday evening last. Numbers drawn were 3,17,18 19 and there was no winner.

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