Issue 4

Tim and Anne Dennehy at Castlegregory GAA Club Social

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE: Joan and John Joe O’Connor, Emily Dunne and Tadhg O’Connor, enjoying the Castlegregory GAA Club dinner social at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa on Saturday night

ABOVE: Enjoying the craic at Castlegregory GAA Club dinner social at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa, on Saturday night, from left Elaine Ferriter, Liz O’Donoghue, Sinead Sheehan, Catherine Browne and Clodagh Duffy.

ABOVE: Taken at Castlegregory GAA Club social at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa, on Saturday night, from left Brehon O’Connor, Dean Goodwin, Timmy Cleary, Jack Greaney and Dylon O’Sullivan.

ABOVE: Enjoyable night for Castlegregory GAA Club supporters at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa, at dinner dance on Saturday night, from left Geraldine McKenna, Karen Scanlon, Alex and Lin Moriarty.

ABOVE: Attendingthe Castlegregory GAA Club social on Saturday night at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa, from left Patrick Hussey, Brendan O’Connor and Connie McCarthy.

ABOVE: Taken at Castlegregory GAA Club social on Saturday night at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa, from left Gerry Ferriter, Michael Scanlon and John Ferriter, Castlegregory.

ABOVE: Supporting Castlegregory GAA Club social in Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa on Saturday nigh, from left Brendan and Margaret Hoare and Edward Hoare, Castlegregory.

ABOVE: Rachel McKenna and Brandon Hoare, Castlegregory, pictured at Castlegregory GAA Club social at Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa, on Saturday night.

Killarney Park and Ross Hotel employees’ jet off to New York

Each month, at The Killarney Park and The Ross, four awards are given to team members in recognition of excellence in the areas of friendliness, respect, teamwork, and delivering an exceptional guest experience. This year at their Christmas Party, the “Most Valued Employees” for both hotels were recognised, and the award recipients for 2022 were Sheila Fahy, a chef at The Killarney Park for over 9 years, and Adam Kania, Sous Chef who has worked at The Ross Hotel for 13 years.

“Sheila and Adam embody the values we strive to achieve, and their dedication and commitment are greatly appreciated.” said Marcus Treacy, GM of The Killarney Park.

As winners of the “Most Valued Employees” award, Sheila and Adam will each receive a trip for two to New York City, a testament to The Killarney Park and The Ross hotels’ commitment to rewarding and recognizing their employees.

The Killarney Park Achieves “Great Place to Work” Certification

The Killarney Park is proud to announce its recent certification as a “Great Place to Work”. This prestigious recognition is based on employee feedback and demonstrates The Killarney Parks’ commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment for its staff.

The Great Place to Work program evaluates companies on various factors including trust in leadership, fairness and respect, and camaraderie among employees. The Killarney Park received high marks in all categories and was acknowledged for its supportive and inclusive company culture.

“We are honoured to receive this recognition,” said Marcus Treacy, GM of The Killarney Park. “Creating a positive and inclusive workplace environment is a top priority for us and it is wonderful to see the efforts of our team recognized. Our employees are the backbone of our organisation, and their satisfaction is

key to our success.”

The Killarney Park, along with its sister hotel The Ross, strive to create an environment for their employees that encourages them to work together and give their guests the best service.

Tralee based golf tour operator attends PGA Show in Orlando

Tourism Ireland’s golf promotional programme for 2023 kicked off last week at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida. Thirty-one (31) tourism companies from Ireland took part in this important event in the golfing calendar – including SWING Golf Ireland (based in Tralee). The PGA Show is one of the biggest golf exhibitions in the United States, attracting more than 10,000 golf professionals and journalists. Before the PGA Show kicked off, Ireland’s world-class golf was highlighted to some 100 golf pros, buyers and other stakeholders – at a special Ireland Golf Day, sponsored by Tourism Ireland, North & West Coast Links Golf Ireland and SWING Golf Ireland, at the Reunion Resort &

Golf Club near Orlando.

Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America, said: “We were delighted to attend this year’s PGA Show in Orlando. The American golf market remains a priority for Tourism Ireland in 2023 and we will continue to promote Ireland as a top golf destination. We’re also taking every opportunity to highlight the fact that The Open will return to Royal Portrush in 2025 and that Adare Manor will host the Ryder Cup in 2027. Tourism Ireland will be pulling out all the stops once again to leverage the tourism potential of these prestigious sporting events, in the US and in our other important golf markets.

The Killarney Park reopens for the season on Thursday 9th February having undergone an extensive ground floor refurbishment.

For more information about The Killarney Park, please visit their website at www.killarneyparkhotel.ie

From left to right – Ciara Treacy, Sheila Fahy, Kathryn Cronin, Adam Kania, Marcus Treacy. Photo by Ian Cronin

Tourism companies from Ireland at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, with Paul Mockler, Fáilte Ireland (sixth right); and Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland (third right); and Brendan Keogh, SWING Golf Ireland (right).

Tralee Community Coming Up Roses!

The 2023 Kerry Community Rose Selections were officially launched this week at the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, with the announcement that Recovery Haven Kerry will benefit from funds raised at the first official Tralee Community Rose Selection. This will take place on the 12th of March in the Meadowlands Hotel, with seven other Community Rose events being held around the county contributing to many more very worthy local causes.

This year, the Rose of Tralee International Festival is starting a new Community Rose initiative.

“Our focus will be to collaborate with local communities across the county to hold Community Rose Selections, and through that process to support community fundraising in each of those areas. We want to put community at the heart of the Rose Festival. This new format makes the process of becoming a Rose or Rose Escort much easier and involves a fun local event for family and friends to show their support and community spirit.”

“The Kerry Rose Centre are delighted to be helping to raise funds county wide, and to shine a light through our Tralee Community Rose event on the work of the wonderful Recovery Haven for the significant impact that they have on the lives of Cancer patients and their families and friends throughout the Kingdom,” said Suzan O’Gara, Kerry Rose Centre Co-ordinator and Festival Director.

“The Tralee Community Rose Selection is one of eight local community events taking place in the lead up to this year’s Kerry Rose Selection on Sunday the 14th of May, with each Community Selection supporting a different local project or cause in need of fundraising,

“In the spirit of supporting local and creating a positive community buzz in each of these locations, we are

inviting all interested young women between 18 and 29 years of age, and young men aged 21 to 31, to send in their application forms as soon as possible to ensure they’re on time to enter their local Community Rose selection events.”

“Everyone at Recovery Haven Kerry is absolutely thrilled to be the chosen charity for this year’s inaugural Tralee Community Rose Selection and we are so excited to join forces with the Rose of Tralee team said Recovery Haven’s PR & Marketing officer, Marisa Reidy.

“ The donation made from the Tralee Community Rose competition will allow us to continue our work in offering free cancer support services to the people of Kerry and beyond. The confirmed Kerry Community Rose events are due to take place in Sneem, Killorglin, Kenmare, Tralee, Killarney, the ‘Skellig Coast’, Castleisland and Listowel throughout the month of March.

Selected Community Roses will hold their titles for a year and will also progress to take part in County Rose Selections where if selected, they will go on to represent their communities and counties on the International stage during the main Rose of Tralee Festival in August.

“Of course this isn’t an entirely new concept for Tralee. If we look back to the early days of the Festival, there was always a Kerry Rose AND a Tralee Rose right up until 1988, and the only time in the Festival’s history that a representative from

Warriors outgun Killorglin and edge closer to the top four

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors negotiated their way past Flexachem KCYMS (90- 78 ) to keep their hopes of claiming the fourth and final playoff place alive in a highly entertaining local derby encounter at a packed Killorglin Sports Complex on Saturday night, the Warriors now are in full control of their Super League

destiny. They sit just one win behind Neptune with the prospect of a final League game showdown in Tralee now looking more likely than ever. As they did in Ballincollig last week, the Warriors catapulted out of the traps in the third quarter to turn around a five-point deficit and build a nine-point lead midway through

the quarter. Jokic capped a quality display from the Warriors with a stunning three from the top of the arc to put the contest to bed. Next up for the Warriors is a home fixture against Super League newcomers EJ AllStars Sligo who make the trip to Tralee for the first time. It is the first of three home

the Kingdom happened to win the Rose of Tralee was in fact when Tralee Rose, Margaret O’Keeffe took the title in August of 1964. It is time for Kerry to take that spotlight once more!” added Ms O’Gara.

The 2023 Rose of Tralee International Festival will take place from August 18 – 22.

Applications to enter the 2023 Community Rose Selections for both Roses and Rose Escorts are now officially open. Visit www. roseoftraleecommunities.com for details or contact the Kerry Rose Centre team on any of their social media platforms.

games in row for the Warriors and action gets underway at Tralee Sports Complex next Saturday night with tip off at 7.30pm.

Photo credit Liam Ryan

Back L-R. Kathleen Collins, Recovery Haven Kerry, Édaein O’Connell, 2022

Kerry Rose, Suzan O’Gara, Kerry Rose Centre Coordinator Front Row. John Griffin, Meadowlands Hotel

Tralee Chamber have the ‘Xmas Elf‘ winner!

AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...

from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee

Chamber Alliance

An Bhfuil Gaeilge Agat? Calls for St Paddy’s Day Participants Announced

By Georgie Downes

It may only be February but preparations are already underway for this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Tralee. Last year attracted record numbers on to Denny Street and 2023 is gearing up to be another astounding display of Irish culture and celebratory spirit. This year’s parade is titled “Cúpla Focal” and aims to honour the glorious Irish Language. We all have an cúpla focal hidden away somewhere in the vault; probably a lot more then we realise, so this St Patrick’s Day, let’s bring it out into the light. Mix it up – throw

whatever Irish you have into your conversations, a little or a lot, just have fun with it. Oliver Hurley from Oliver Hurley Productions is coordinating applications.

“We are encouraging participating groups to embrace the Cúpla Focal by incorporating the Irish language and all things as Gaeilge as a theme. We are looking for participants of all ages from all communities and walks of life across Tralee - from sporting clubs, dance schools, social clubs and everything in between.”

If you are interested in being part of this

Success for Kingdom Swimmers at Munster Schools Championship

Well done to all the swimmers who represented their respective schools at the Munster Schools Swimming Championship over the weekend in UL (Minor & Senior). The two day event hosted by Swim Munster in UL saw a number of the Kingdom swimmers compete in both individual and relay events.

-Kate O’Shea, Alice Kennedy, Saorlaith Costello ,Tenzin Kunzey Tsering (Scoil Eoin)

-Feidhlim Ginty, Luke O’Donoghue, Sean Murphy & Sean Sargent –( Mercy Mounthawk) Bronze

Niamh Lynch, Avirl Doyle, Joe Barry, Kai KelliherGaelCholaiste Chiarrai

Kayla Piggot, Sophie Quillinan,Iza O’Connor & Chloe O’ Halloran (Scoil Eoin Ballonagh)

Peter O’Connor, Cillian Ginty,Jack Costello, Reece long, Liam O’Connor (CBS The Green)

Oisin Priestly, Paddy Costello, Cian O’Donoghue (Scoil Eoin Ballonagh)

special event check out any of the Tralee

Chamber Alliance social media pages on Instagram and Facebook. Slán go fóill!

Tusla Kerry is seeking foster carers across the county

Information evenings 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Listowel: Listowel Arms Hotel, 15th February

Killarney: Scotts Hotel, Killarney, 15th February

Dingle: Benner’s Hotel Dingle, 15th February

Kenmare: Kenmare Family resource centre, 16th February

Caherciveen: College Arms meeting venue, 16th February

Tralee: The Rose Hotel, 16th February

For more information

Visit: fostering.ie

Call: Freephone 1800 226 771

Email: tusla.fostering@tusla.ie

Happy Valentines Day!

“Waves of Love”

by Mark Flanagan

Crashing of waves bringing

That sound as the power is felt upon the rocks! The choir on high as birds fly towards the heavens. Your name I hear in the music. Your beauty I sense on view of blue skies without end. The sun is shining as youth is seen with summer! Each moment in the presence of your smile steals my voice.

Each word you spoke so softly, my heart grew weaker.

When time takes an image of youth like a wither rose. As seas roar without mercy with the bitter cold on aging hands.

It’s my soul that still sees the fire burning in the sight of your smile. When the wind blows with the storms breath. As weary your stance is,as if you are to fall. My hand holds you with warmth and passion . Together we hold each other with sheer will.

As strength is replaced with weaken limbs. A mumbling mouth speaking few words. It is with my fighting breath that I tell you” I love you” in good times and bad. It is my honour to serve you as time beats my being like the sea against the rocks.

Like raging winds and thunder which shake both the heavens and earth. My bones are shook feeling the grandeur of pain. As fierce the sense of frost upon my bones as ice cannot be seen. I shake from the cold but feel the warm breath of you on my neck like the summer in memory.

As a young man, you gave shape to my dreams and emotions being filled like a balloon to my heart. That my every thought had you forever by my side.

Each night I travel in a ship with the clouds taking me to a valley of dreams. I see you there like those times in the summer. Dancing with you is like feeling a soft breeze with the sun on my face. Gentle as the light shines in memory to take away the cloudy days with rain. As pain never takes hold.

I hold you in my arms, even with my dying breath as I know in my last moment i will travel with you in a ship aided by the clouds to valley without end.

A SELECTION OF ONE -LINER JOKES FROM YOUR FAVOURITE COMEDIANS!

“I grew up with six brothers. That’s how I learned to dance, waiting for the bathroom.”

Bob Hope

“My wife is always trying to get rid of me. Last night she told me to put the garbage out. I told her I already did. She told me to go keep an eye on it.”

Rodney Dangerfield

“Don’t talk to me about Valentine’s Day. At my age, an affair of the heart is a bypass.”

Joan Rivers

“Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves?” Robin Williams

“I’m dating a homeless woman. It was easier talking her into staying over.”

Garry Shandling

“Marriage is really tough because you have to deal with feelings ... and lawyers.” Richard Pryor

“I don’t like country music, but I don’t mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, ‘denigrate’ means ‘put down.”

Bob Newhart

“I’m a gentleman and I was always taught it’s rude to talk about a woman’s age or weight unless you are breaking up with her.” David Spade

“I think it’s wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly.” Steven Wright

“I tell ya, my wife, we get along good ‘cause we have our own arrangement. I mean, one night a week I go out with the boys, and one night a week she goes out with the boys.” Rodney Dangerfield

“Let me ask you a question, who do you think has more freedom—the married man in America or the single man in communist China?” Larry David

“Misers aren’t fun to live with, but they make wonderful ancestors.” David Brenner

“My favorite kind of humor is basically, if it was happening to you, it wouldn’t be funny, but to observe it, it’s hilarious.” Bill Burr

“I look at husbands the same way I look at tattoos. I want one, but I can’t decide what I want and I don’t want to be stuck with one I’m just going to grow to hate and have to have surgically removed later.” Margaret Cho

Nora

Air Fryer Berry Pop Tart

Relive your childhood with this fruity Food Optimising take on a toaster tart. The contents will be scorchingly hot, so let it cool a little before you get stuck in 8 Syns per serving or Healthy B plus 2syns 10 minutes | Serves 1

This recipe was tested in a 4.3-litre air fryer. If yours is bigger, you may be able to cook more than 1 tart.

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 level tsp reduced-sugar jam (ours was strawberry)

• 2 small slices of bread from a 400g wholemeal loaf

• 40g fresh raspberries, plus extra to serve

• 1 medium egg, beaten

• ½ level tsp icing sugar

• Fat-free natural yoghurt, to serve

Method

1. Spread 1 tsp of jam over each slice of bread. Top 1 slice with the raspberries and lightly squish them with a fork. Brush the edges of the bread with the egg and top with the other slice of bread, jam-side down, like a sandwich. Lightly flatten with the palm of your hand and brush the top and sides with the rest of the egg, allowing it to soak in. Using a fork, gently press together the edges of the bread to seal. Lightly brush the top with a little more egg and dust with half of the icing sugar.

2. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.

3. Carefully put the sandwich in your air fryer and cook for 4-5 minutes or until toasted and golden. Li onto a plate and slice into 2 triangles. Sprinkle with the remaining icing sugar and serve with the yogurt and extra raspberries.

4. TO OVEN COOK: Cook the tart on a non-stick baking tray at 220°C/fan 200°C/gas 7 for 10-15 minutes or until toasted and golden.

Sharon's Slimming World

Tralee Pipe Band Hall

Wednesdays 9am & 10:30 am & 5pm & 6:30pm

Contact Sharon 089-2201599 Sharon's Slimming World Tralee

Nora's Slimming World

Manor Retail Park

Thursdays 9am & 10:30am &5pm & 6:30pm

Fridays 8am, 9:30am & 11:00am

Contact Nora 087-2489838 | Nora's Slimming World Tralee

No Job Too Big (or too small) for the Team at Lots Furnishings!

Pat & James from Lots Furnishings Dromtacker Tralee , putting the finishing touches to one of their BIGGER Jobs ..a rather large Fitted Sliding Door Wardrobe ...Excellent work lads !

The Annual Captains Drive 2023 at Tralee Golf Club

took place last weekend in perfect conditions .

Photo ; President Teddy Reynolds , Captain Martin Mitchell. Junior Captain Cliona Murphy , Junior Captain Oscar Morris Captain Kathleen Finnegan , President Joan Costello

SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

KOR NOTES

Tralee Town Board senior league is set to start this Sunday, 12th Feb, with a home game against Ballymac with a throw-in time of 12 noon. ClubZap is the go-to source for information about reports, results, and fixtures. Kerry, with Micheál Quirke on the management team, recovered from their previous week’s defeat to Donegal and defeated Monaghan in Killarney with a final scoreline of 3-16 to 0-14. Although only five starters from the previous year’s All Ireland victory over Galway were fielded, Kerry led at halftime by four points and went on to record an 11-point win. The 2022 U15 and U13 Awards and U15 County League Medal Presentation took place on Saturday night at The Club. The coaches and management of both the 2022 County League Squads were thanked, along with Senior Club Captain Ross O’Callaghan and Senior Club Player Barry John Keane for presenting the awards. Kerins O’Rahillys Juvenile Boy’s and Girl’s teams are preparing for the new season with minors training on Mondays at 6pm-7.15pm on the astro in Blennerville and Fridays 6pm-7pm at the MTU sports campus (indoors). The U15s will train on Mondays at 6pm-7pm at the MTU Sports Campus. The U13s will train from Thursday, February 9th, on the MTU Sports Campus Astro from 7pm-8pm. The U11s will train on Thursdays from 7pm-8pm on the MTU Sports Campus (Astro). The Kerins O’Rahillys Juvenile Academy for Boys U5s, U7s, and U9s and Girls U6s, U8s, and U10s will return next Sunday, February 12th, from 1pm-2pm indoor at the MTU Sports Campus.

The ladies section of the club is great and all new players are welcome. If you know anyone who wants to try it out, they can text Shirley (086) 8713552 for more details. The U12 girls had the opportunity to play an exhibition game at halftime of a Kerry Senior Ladies National League game last Saturday. Congrats to the Kerry ladies on their third win in the National league. The U14 girls had their first indoor session in the Sports Academy last Friday and had a great turnout.

Katie Nix is part of the Kerry U18s panel. They played Galway last Sunday in UL.

BALLYMACELLIGOTT GAA CLUB NOTES 29TH JANUARY 2023

The Ballymac Senior Men will start the year with a game in the Tralee/ St Brendan’s Senior League Group B. The game is against Kerins O’Rahillys and will be held in Kerins O’Rahillys at 12pm on Sunday.

The Ballymac Minors boys will play St. Pat/Kerins O’Rahillys in the second round of the Tralee/St Brendan’s Board District League, the date and time are yet to be confirmed.

The senior ladies received their

Junior B County Championship medals and the under 17 ladies received their U17 County Championship medals during a presentation on Friday night.

The U11 boys began light training sessions in February and played in various games and blitzes throughout the year, finishing with a fun blitz in Ballyrickard.

JOHN MITCHELS CLUB NOTES

6 AM Full Body Strength and

Conditioning Classes: Free for all club members

Held on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Facilitated by George Bastible

Open to those 18 years and over

Training:

All teams have started their strength and conditioning for the 2023 season

Minors:

Kick off on Monday, February 6th at 2pm against Na Gaeil

Fans are encouraged to show support Sunday Morning Juvenile

Academy:

Returns on Sunday, February 26th from 9.45 AM

Catering for boys and girls from 6 years to under 11

Coaches are currently preparing for the season

Senior Ladies and U16 Girls: Strength and conditioning on Thursdays from 8pm-9pm and Sundays from 11am-12pm New players are always welcome Clothes Collection:

The club has a clothes bank on site to raise funds for John Mitchel’s and St Vincent De Paul

All donations are welcome

Club Walkway:

Open for everyone to enjoy Please respect the rules, being a smoke-free zone with no cycling, studded boots or dog walking John Mitchel’s Sports Complex & Chamfers: Available for hire for indoor soccer, basketball, Astro turf, dance classes, meetings, fitness classes, book clubs, etc. Contact club reception for more information

AUSTIN STACKS

Club Membership

• Club Membership for this season is now due and can be purchased online via the Club Foireann Account or Clubforce

• Monthly DD payment or cash payment is also possible by contacting the Club Registrar

Supporters Club Night

• The Austin Stacks Supporters Night was held last Saturday (4th Feb) and was a great

success

• Honored Kerry LGFA’s Aoife Dillane and Darragh Long, and 4 Kerry SF men’s players

• Special Guest of the night was the new SF Manager Billy Lee

Minor Football

• Won the opening round of the Tralee/St. Brendans League last week (29th Jan) against Ballymac

• Round 2 game is on 11th Feb with an away trip to Ardfert for a 3pm throw-in

• The date for the final round at home to St. Pats/O’Rahillys has yet to be confirmed

U7/U9:

• Sunday Morning Fun: The U7s and U9s had a great time at the Mercy Mounthawk Gym on Sunday.

• Join Next Sunday: The next session will take place next Sunday at 10am/11am.

U11:

• Training and Coaching: The U11 boys had an enjoyable training session last Sunday.

• Invitation to the Green CBS Astroturf: All U11 boys in the Rock area are invited to the Green CBS Astroturf Pitch on Sunday next at 11am.

U13:

• Friday Night Sessions: The U13 boys, under the supervision of Jack Uí Mhuireagáin, will continue with their Friday night sessions at Munster Technological University, Dromtacker.

• Sunday Morning Session: The U13 boys will also have another enjoyable session on the GAA Astroturf at MTU North Campus on Sunday morning.

U15:

• • Training and Preparation: The U15 boys returned to training 4 weeks ago and have been having great running sessions down at The Green Secondary School on Friday and Sunday evenings.

• • Attendance: Things are looking positive at this early stage of the season with an average of 30 boys attending training.

U17:

• Next Game: Good luck to the U17 boys in their next game, scheduled for Ardfert (v

Ardfert) on Saturday next, 11th February.

ST PATS GAA CLUB

2023 Registration Information

By registering as a player with the GAA or LGFA through the club, you’ll be eligible for a certain level of reimbursement in case of an injury sustained during training or playing, from the GAA or LGFA Injury Benefit Fund.

Minors

The St Pats/Kerins O Rahillys minors are participating in the Tralee/St Brendan’s Minor League, sponsored by Lee Strand, and they will play Ballymac at 3pm in Blennerville on Saturday, 11th of February.

Seniors

The seniors will begin their Tralee/ St Brendan’s Senior League Group B Round 1, sponsored by Lee Strand, with a home game against Churchill at 12pm on Sunday, 12th of February. Keep an eye out for changes to fixtures in O Shea’s Gala, Byrnesworth, and St Pats Old Clubhouse.

Good Luck to Kerry Hurlers

We wish the Kerry Hurlers the best of luck in their Allianz Hurling League Division 2A Round 2 against Carlow, which will take place at Austin Stacks Park on 12th of February at 2pm.

KINGDOM SWIMMING CLUB WEEKLY NEWS

The Kingdom Swimmers represented their respective schools at the Munster Schools Swimming Championship over the weekend. The two-day event was hosted by Swim Munster in UL, where swimmers competed in both individual and relay events. Our swimmers were delighted to have the opportunity to represent their schools after a two-year absence, attaining personal bests, medals, and qualification times for the National School Finals in March. The results of the Minor Championship include Kate O’Shea winning a silver medal in the 50m backstroke and a gold medal in the 100m individual medley, as well as several other swimmers qualifying for the national finals. The results of the Senior Championship include Liam O’Connor winning gold in the 100m freestyle, Maire O’Sullivan winning silver in the 100m freestyle, and Rory Boyd winning bronze in the 100m backstroke. Both the 200m IM Boys Relay and the 200m Free Boys Relay won bronze medals.

101 Birthday Remembrance

VALENTINE

ALLISTER

of Maple Court, Tralee (originally from Caherina, Tralee)

11 February 1922 – 21 July 2014

Dear Val, your spirit may have left this world, but your love will remain forever in our hearts. Wishing you a happy birthday in Heaven.

You were a cherished long expected child for your parents William and Hannah Allister, a beloved Husband and Father, a faithful Friend, respected colleague and an admired singer whose life and talents were dedicated to family, profession and music.

You lived your life with honour and integrity. You led us all by example and inspired us to be better people to make you proud.

“A page in our book of memories is gently turned with each new day, Val wherever we go , whatever we do, Memories keep us near to you.

Beautiful memories are treasured forever, Of happy days when we were all together

Memory is a lovely lane, where hearts are ever true, A lane we so often travel, because it leads us straight to you.”

Always loved, forever missed. Thinking of you always, your loving wife

Nadia and children Veronika and Roman and all your friends.

A Birthday Remembrance Mass will be held for Val Allister in St John’s Church, Tralee on Saturday 11th February at 18.00pm.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks. Thank you for all the graces and blessings. You have betowed upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and religious heritage. Our food and shelter, our health, the loves we have for one another, our family and friends. Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and blessing throughout the coming year. This we ask in the Name of Jesus, Your Son and our Brother. Amen. L.T.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

World's Greatest Call: 1590 415 300

of prayer. B.S.

MIRACLE PRAYER

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