Issue 5

LEGAL MATTERS CORNER

CYCLING AND THE LAW

Conor is cycling the Wild Atlantic Way as part of a dream holiday cycle.

He is cycling on mainly the quiet back roads but occasionally has to run the gauntlet of main road cycling and he is wondering what the rules of the road are that apply to him as a cyclist.

The rules of the road apply to cyclists equally with other road users and it is important that cyclists especially if they have not done a driving test and have studied the rules of the road know what the various road signs mean. In general cyclists travel on the left hand side near the road border with the flow of traffic. Cyclists need to indicate clearly if they are turning left or right. They are required to stop where the road sign says so and look out for oncoming traffic. They should give way to pedestrians. Cycling on footpaths is generally not allowed unless there is a cycle lane. Lights are a requirement white at the front and red at the back. Stop and pull in safely to use the mobile phone.

Much of what constitutes safe cycling is voluntary but the following are the recommended quidelines:

Bicycle- keep it maintained and in good order brakes, tyres, lights and make sure your saddle is at the correct height.

Helmet: secure and snugly fitted

Clothes: Bright clothing so you can be seen on the road. Conditions: check and be careful of slippery roads, leaves, scree, train tracks and ice.

Keeping a keen eye out for dangers is important like car doors opening. Cycling two abreast is allowed unless the road conditions/traffic militate against that.

Lawquip: When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. H.G. Wells

O’Donoghue Ring Collection Officially Certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ Following Top Marks from Employees

Kerry based hotel group, the O’Donoghue Ring Collection, is delighted to have been certified as a “Great Place to Work” following positive feedback from almost 500 employees.

Valued team members working across the Collection including Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa, Killarney Avenue Hotel, Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre, River Island Hotel, Park Place Apartments, Café du Parc, The Tan Yard and O’Donoghue Public House, completed the extensive survey, achieving a wonderful result.

Renowned for providing genuine care and warm hospitality, the results may come as no surprise for many.

Commenting on the impressive survey response and certification, Gemma Ring, Owner and Managing Director of the O’Donoghue Ring Collection said: “I am immensely

proud of the Collection for being awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’. As a cornerstone of the local community, the employee experience and development of our people is central to our ethos. Our continuous innovation and progressive mindset is a reflection of our passionate and empowered team, who go above and beyond in their daily roles, to exceed guest expectations.”

“We take great pride in fostering a workplace where people don’t just come to work, but have a true sense of belonging and camaraderie. We are committed to building on this foundation so that our teams can lead with purpose, develop their careers, and succeed in a diverse and inclusive work environment.” she added.

Jim Flynn, Partner, Great Place to Work® Institute Ireland said: “We are delighted to certify The O’Donoghue Ring Collection as a

value each other and are clear on the connection between creating a great workplace experience and a great guest experience. This is an impressive achievement that speaks volumes about their commitment to continuous learning and improvement.”

Great Place To Work. The team there

Now hiring, visit www.odrhotels. com/careers to explore a world of opportunity with current job vacancies across a variety of departments from Food & Beverage to Spa.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE: Arriving for the 10miler & 5k from the Rose Hotel on Saturday in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

ABOVE: Taking part in the 10 miler & 5k run from the Rose Hotel all in aid of the Kerry Hospice race, from left jack Moriarty, James O’Dowd, Abbeydorney and Kieran Nolan, The Spa.

ABOVE: Lining up to register for the 10 miler & 5k run from the Rose Hotel on Saturday, from left Joan Devane, Blennerville, DarenO’Sullivan, Tralee, Tracy Murphy, Killarney, Treasey Hugh, Abbeyfeale and Erin Murphy, Killorglin.

ABOVE: They came from Bantry and Skibbereen to support the Kerry Hospice Foundation run from Tralee on Saturday, from left Mary O’Donovan, Mel Devane, Deirdre O’Brien and Geraldine O’Sullivan.

ABOVE: Klaudia Kubica, and her mother Barbara Kubica, Tralee, celebrating Valentines holiday at the BrogueInn.

ABOVE: Kevin Spillane, Curraheen, Tralee, winner of the 10 miler race on Saturday, all in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

When the Moon Spun Round

A captivating and mystical aerial dance show for all the family takes you on an imaginative journey based on poetry by W.B. Yeats with Irish Music from Ceol Connected.

Tickets €12/11, Family (4) €41 (5) €51

The Last Return

Druid Theatre presents this new play by acclaimed playwright Sonya Kelly (Once Upon a Bridge, Furniture), a thrilling comedy about conflict, peace and the pursuit of territory at any cost.

Tickets €28.50/25.50

Recruitment for Audi Approved Plus Kerry Begins

A wide range of roles available for the opening of Audi Approved Plus Kerry located in Tralee

Tralee, 16th, Feb, 2023 – Audi Cork, which is part of the Blackwater Motors Group and is the only authorised Audi Sales and Aftersales dealer for the Cork, Kerry and South Tipperary region are adding to its network with the opening of Audi Approved Plus Kerry in Summer 2023. The dealership which is currently under construction, will be located in Tralee. The site will house a wide range of Audi Approved Plus Models as well as aftersales operations. The new branch will create new jobs for the area, which are all available to view on Audicork.ie.

The project is being headed up by Audi Cork, Head Of Business, Michael O’ Brien and General Manager, Liam Murphy, who have commenced recruiting for the available positions.

Speaking about the opening, Michael O’ Brien ‘We already have an existing relationship with the people of Kerry servicing their needs for sales and aftersales, so adding Audi Approved Plus Kerry makes good business sense and we look forward to building the new relationships. Our next step of the project is the recruitment process, so I encourage anyone who interested in a role to reach out to us.”

Daffodil Day Volunteers required in Tralee ..are you free?

Daffodil Day street collection will be held this year on Friday, 24th March. As this is a vital collection day for the Irish Cancer Society, we would ask anybody who has some time to spare on that day to help out with the street collection in Tralee, to please contact one of the names listed hereunder. Thank you. Edward O Connor 087 7794765 or Kathleen Curtin 087 9305777

Legends of American Country

A fantastic night of country classics showcasing highly acclaimed tributes to country music icons with countless singalong hit songs in this 'must see' musical extravaganza.

Tickets €25

The Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Join Theatre Lovett for this cuddly quest in search of the famous Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Suitable for 5+ years and all the family - don’t forget to bring along your Teddy Bear!

Tickets €12/11 (Schools €8) Family (4) €41 (5) €51

Cara Credit Union set up the Lauri Healy Community Sponsorship Awards back in 2017 with a four-year commitment to award €120,000 to suppor t community based projects initiated by organisations within our common bond.

The charities, clubs, groups and societies operating in our local community of Tralee, Castleisland, Killorglin, Ballyduff & Causeway are among the many sectors which have struggled over the past few years due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to these pressures Cara Credit Union have extended the Lauri Healy Community Sponsorship Awards.

Proposed projects must have an overall budget of at least €5,000 and Cara Credit Union’s contribution to any given project will be minimum €3,000.

Confirmation Party at the Dogs? ..now there’s a thought!

If you have that special ,family event coming up , the Confirmation or Communion of your child , then pay attention , this could be for you ! You know how you always have to tick all the boxes for both adults and the person of the day , to make it enjoyable for all their friends or brothers & sisters, cousins , best pals etc . Well Kingdom Greyhound Stadium are holding a special night of racing on Thursday March 16th to cater for confirmations taking place in Tralee that day.So its got to tick all the boxes , great location ,

plenty of room , the excitement of the dogs , placing a small bet on the tote , shouting at your favourite dog to win ...and dont forget the fabulous food ! Communion /Confirmation packages are now available to book for €40 per Adult & €20 per child ...this includes a tasty 3 course meal , full admission, reserved Grandstand seating , Tableside Tote & drinks service and of course their Special Signature Dessert for the Confirmation /Communion celebrant !

The stadium will also be catering for other confirmation dates including Tuesday March 21st and all normal Friday evening racing dates. Gates will open each night at 6.30 and bookings are now being taken

on 061 448080. The stadium also has a very reasonable family ticket of €15 which admits two adults and two

children for those who just want to come along and enjoy the racing.

Tralee Rotary responds to Earthquake disaster through Shelterbox!

“With the unfolding situation in Turkey and Syria following the devastating series of earthquakes,the need for assistance is immediate” As Rotary is an international service organisation we have member clubs in Turkey and want to be of some assistance to our fellow Rotarians in these areas. “ This is one way we can help. “ says Grace O Donnell, Assistant Governor Rotary Ireland and Tralee Rotarian.” Tralee Rotary Clubs response will be through Shelter Box, their highly trained response team who have landed in Turkey and will be undertaking assessments, to see how ShelterBox and our partners. can get supplies to the people of Türkiye and Syria and to ensure correct targeting of supplies required. Shelterbox provides different combinations of emergency shelter aid depending on what is needed including tents,

clothing, cash and solar lights. “ Rotary-backed disaster response charities partners such as ShelterBox, Aquabox, Water Survival Box and Disaster Aid are beginning their response to provide emergency aid.

Rotary is responding, “Tralee Rotary always has a backup Disaster Fund available to help out with World disasters like the earthquakes.” says “Michael Slattery President of Tralee Rotary Club.” It is part of the Rotary ethos ‘Service above Self’ to help as much as we can. It is vital that we react quickly to this enormous disaster and every penny helps. Rotary is there to help in situations like this. “ Please note that there is a collection box at the Imperial Hotel where Tralee Rotary Club meet regularly .

Tralee Chess Club take the spoils in late surge against Listowel

On Monday night last Tralee hosted Listowel in a very entertaining chess contest.Seven Listowel players travelled to play upstairs in the meeting room of the Castle Bar, Rock St.The visitors won the first 2 contests.On table one Tadhg Long beat Theo Collins in a close contest.Tom O,Connor made it 2 wins after accounting for Pat Flaherty.Iranian Sami Iorabi drew with David Murphy.However when a shock looked on the cards Tralee won the last 4 matches.John Hoare , Michael Wycherley,Kevin Farnan and Brian O, Sullivan all won to leave the final score 4 1/2 to 2 1/2 in favour of Tralee.

Left to right Sean Fitzgerald District Governor, Michael Slattery President Tralee Rotary Club Liz Fitzgerald District, Grace O ‘Donnell Assistant Governor

Michael Wycherley in action against Listowel.Michael got a vital win for Tralee on the night

Happy Birthday Carole!!!

“Its a Special one so enjoy it “ says all the team and members at Nisus Fitness They hope you get spoiled a lot this weekend , Carole .

Have you recently started back exercising or are planning getting back to it?

As you start moving your body again we can sometimes develop aches or pains. This is completely normal but if an ache or pain raises its head and won’t go away, it could be time to call in for an appointment.

Sometimes we can have excessive tightness or weakness in parts of our body that only become apparent or noticeable when we start training again. Another reason for this could be the way we are moving when we exercise be it in the gym, running, or on the sports field. If we are moving or lifting incorrectly, this can compound over time and cause excessive stress in certain areas of the body potentially leading to pain or injury.

Here in KP Therapy through or visual, hands on and movement assessment we can identify the areas of your body that are contributing to your pain. We can also help retrain your movement patters in order to reduce the chances of injury and help you continue with your exercise and fitness goals for 2023.

We are open 6 days per week so feel free to call into us here in our clinic in The Brandon Hotel, or just give us a follow on Instagram, Facebook or call us.

Enjoy your weekend!!!

Have a good weekend!

Kieran from KP Therapy answers your questions about Muscles, Aches & Pains.

Well done to all our swimmers who participated in the Community Games County Swimming Finals on Sunday 12th February.

“SNAPPED ON SOCIAL MEDIA”

We pick out some great photos posted on social media each week ...if you have any good ones please send them in... email traleeadvertiser@gmail.com or message us on our Facebook page... Enjoy !

Happy Birthday Jane!

Happy birthday Rory, Music is so much part of his life,

COYBIG... C’mon Kerry F.C!!!

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Ashe Hotel pulls out all the stops for Valentines Day!

Mike O Donnell checking out the Kerry Camino with his team!

When 2 Cousins Collide ...Gatt & Star !

Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) Board Member, Aileen Garvey, together with Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actress Jane Seymour in Randles Hotel Killarney.

Kerry FC take on Cobh Ramblers tonight in a sell out match

Rory Conway ( son of Francie ) with his friend Christy after a special day in Ballyfermot

Katie and her team in the Imperial get ready for the Debs party during the week

Minister Foley confirms over €700,000 in funding for Kerry’s rural roads and laneways

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD welcomes confirmation of €797,367 in funding for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in Kerry.

The funding, announced under the Local Improvement Scheme, will improve access to rural homes and farms, as well as outdoor amenities such as lakes, rivers, mountains and beaches.

The focus of the scheme is to support the continued improvement of rural roads and laneways that are not normally maintained by local authorities but which represent a vital piece of infrastructure for rural residents.

Minister Foley said: “I welcome confirmation of this funding stream which will provide vital upgrade works and improvements to access routes for rural homes and farms as well as our world class outdoor amenities such as the lakes, rivers, mountains and beaches across Kerry.”

Yes...now that makes it much much easier to use !!

When 2 Cousins Collide ...Gatt & Star !

Heres some One-Liners for you!

IF YOU ARE STUPID, STAND UP!

Teacher: Everyone who thinks they are stupid, stand up.After a while, Little Johnny stands up, Teacher: Ah, so we have one stupid person among us. Little Johnny: Actually, It broke my heart to see you standing there alone.

MY CHIROPRACTOR RECENTLY STARTED DOING STAND UP COMEDY

He really cracks me up.

WHY COULDN’T A BICYCLE STAND UP?

Because he was two tired.

WHAT DO YOU CALL A BOOMERANG THAT WON’T COME BACK?

A stick.

WHAT DOES A CLOUD WEAR UNDER HIS RAINCOAT?

Thunderwear.

TWO PICKLES FELL OUT OF A JAR ONTO THE FLOOR. WHAT DID ONE SAY TO THE OTHER?

Dill with it.

WHAT TIME IS IT WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES 13?

Time to get a new clock.

HOW DOES A CUCUMBER BECOME A PICKLE?

It goes through a jarring experience.

WHAT DID ONE TOILET SAY TO THE OTHER?

You look a bit flushed.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THAT NEW DINER ON THE MOON?

Food was good, but there really wasn’t much atmosphere.

WHY DID THE DINOSAUR CROSS THE ROAD?

Because the chicken wasn’t born yet.

WHY CAN’T ELSA FROM FROZEN HAVE A BALLOON?

Because she will “let it go, let it go.”

WHAT MUSICAL INSTRUMENT IS FOUND IN THE BATHROOM?

A tuba toothpaste.

WHAT DID ONE TOILET SAY TO THE OTHER?

You look a bit flushed.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THAT NEW DINER ON THE MOON?

Food was good, but there really wasn’t much atmosphere.

WHAT MUSICAL INSTRUMENT IS FOUND IN THE BATHROOM?

A tuba toothpaste.

WHY DID THE KID BRING A LADDER TO SCHOOL?

Because she wanted to go to high school.

Kerry through song, poetry, drama & dance

Their Memory will Endure is a special commemorative concert that brings back to life the songs of the civil war period (1922-1923) in Kerry from both Free State and IRA perspectives and amplifies this account with local poetry, letters, drama, dance and audio-visual material. The distinguished cast of actors and poets as well as traditional singers, dancers and musicians will bring you through events of the time, personal accounts of loss and sacrifice and the greater human capacity to overcome the pain of war in order to usher in a time of peace in the county. The concert, which takes place at Siamsa Tíre in Tralee on Saturday, 25th February at 8.00pm will bring to a close the three-day Kerry Civil War Conference which is part of the State’s Decade of Centenaries Programme.

Tickets are available from the Siamsa Tíre Box Office on 066 7123055 or siamsatire.com.

We hope you will join us for event.

Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Cabra Castle, (sister Hotel of Ballyseedy Castle) excel at CIE Awards

After a two-year hiatus due to the covid-19 pandemic, senior representatives of Ireland’s tourism sector came together to, once again, celebrate the diversity and richness of experiences offered by Irish tourism at the CIE Tours annual Awards of Excellence.

CIE Tours, which celebrates 91 years in business is the largest operator of guided tours to Ireland in the North American market, bringing over 25,000 visitors here last year.

This year’s awards are presented based on post-stay feedback received from nearly 20,000 customers surveyed throughout 2022.

Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa received the gold honour of ‘Best Hotel Dinner’ with Killeen House Hotel, Killarney and Brendan Ferris Sheep Dog Trials awarded ‘Special Dinner Feature’ and ‘National Heritage Award’ respectively in the

overall gold category.Cabra Castle in Cavan ( a sister hotel of Ballyseedy Castle in Tralee) received the Best 4 Star Hotel award

Six hotels received a merit award in the hotel category, including, the Dingle Skellig Hotel, Great Southern Killarney, Killarney Avenue Hotel, Killarney Plaza Hotel, Killarney Towers Hotel and The Brehon Killarney. Additionally, four attractions received a merit award in the visitor attraction category, including, John B. Keane’s Pub, Killarney Horse & Carriage Tours, Tangney Tours Jaunting Car and the South Pole Inn. Speaking at the presentation of CIE Tours Annual Awards of Excellence Elizabeth Crabill, CEO said; “We are very encouraged by the pipeline of bookings for the coming year, which are ahead of expectations, and we look forward

to ensuring that our partners and our host communities continue to benefit from our success in

Tralee Parnells Club Social at the Rose Hotel

On a historic night for Tralee Parnells Hurling & Camogie Club, the club hosted its inaugural social in The Rose Hotel last Saturday night.

attracting visitors to travel with us to Ireland”.

TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

KOR NOTES

The senior team will participate in the upcoming town and county leagues in Division 1 and Division 6, respectively, with fixtures available on Clubzap and weekly notifications on social media platforms.

The club championship draw for the year will be held live on Kerry GAA Facebook TV. The Juvenile Academy has started, and training will continue for the Minors, U15s, U13s, and U11s as per the schedule on Clubzap.

The academy for boys and girls will continue next Sunday, and new members are welcome to join the club. We encourage parents to support girls to participate in ladies’ football, with the U12, U14, U16, and senior ladies teams all having ongoing training sessions.

The introduction to Gaelic games course that was scheduling for February 11th has been postponed. Please be aware that the following are mandatory for all those involved in coaching teams and the KLGFA may request evidence of these from clubs throughout the year.

• Garda vetting

• Safeguarding

• Introduction to Gaelic games. eVETTING and Safeguarding must be done with the LGFA or GAA. If you have done these through another organisation it doesn’t stand as every organisation requires their own.

BALLYMACELLIGOTT GAA CLUB NOTES 12TH FEBRUARY 2023

Ballymacelligott GAA Club has released its Credit Union Senior Football League Division 1 Fixtures for 2023. The fixtures begin on March 19 with a home game against Killarney Legion, and continue through to July 9 with an away game against Spa.

The Ballymac Senior Men’s team has its second-round game against St. Pats at Ardfert Community Pitch next Sunday in the Tralee/St Brendan’s Senior League Group B. The game against Kerins O’Rahillys was postponed last weekend. The club’s Minors are starting their county league next weekend, with one team in Division 2A and one team in Division 8.

The Ballymac Scór is calling all dancers, singers, musicians, storytellers, and quiz teams to take part in the Scór na nÓg (U17) and Scór na bPáistí (Open to National School Children) district finals, scheduled for March 12 and April 2, respectively.

Membership for 2023 is now up for renewal, and the club encourages everyone to renew their membership through the Clubforce link found on the club’s website or Facebook page. Additionally, the club is running social basketball every Tuesday night at O’Brennan N.S. and will be sharing a Healthy Clubs survey with all members and the wider Ballymac community to gather insight on initiatives they would like to see organized and supported through the Healthy Club Committee.

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 The John Mitchels GAA Club is gearing up for the 2023 season. The club’s u17 team played their first game of the town league against Na Gaeil, with a final score of John Mitchels 0-10 Na Gaeil 1-07. The county league’s next fixture is in two weeks. The Sunday morning juvenile academy for boys and girls from 6 to 11 years old will return on February 26th, with a junior infant boys and girls academy for children from 4 to 6 years old. The senior men’s team won their first game of the season against Ardfert, with their next game at home against Stacks on February 19th. The senior ladies and U16 girls have strength and conditioning on Thursdays and Sundays, and new players are welcome. Bingo is held on Wednesday and Friday nights, and the club’s lotto results are announced every Sunday. The club has a clothes bank on site for donations, and their walkway is open for everyone to enjoy. Additionally, their boot club is now back and accepting old boots for reuse.

AUSTIN STACKS

Austin Stacks members can purchase their Club Membership for the upcoming season online, by monthly direct debit, or by cash.

The club’s fundraising Clothes Recycling collection will take place on February 25, accepting clean and dry clothes and textiles such as curtains, towels, shoes, and handbags, but no duvets or pillows. Juvenile club player parents are requested to bag any Austin Stacks Club Merchandise or old football boots separately.

Our Minor team won their match against Ardfert in the Tralee/St. Brendans League, with a score of 3-11 to 3-8, and is scheduled to play Killarney Legion in Connolly Park on February 18 in the Co. League.

Minor Football

PEIL FAOI 7:

• U7s had great fun last Sunday at 10am in the Mercy Mounthawk Gym

• Come along next Sunday at 10am to join in the excitement, everyone is welcome

PEIL FAOI 9:

• U9s played top-class football at the Mercy Mounthawk Gym last Sunday

• Next Sunday again, boys, at 11am at the same location

• Everyone is welcome

PEIL FAOI 11:

• • Last Sunday’s training/ coaching went well with good football from the lads

• • Every single U11 boy in the greater Rock area is invited to The Green CBS Astroturf Pitch on Sunday at 11am

• • Invite a friend to come along too

FAOI 13:

• Jack Morgan had his last session with the boys on Friday, thanks to him for his time and expertise

• Training will continue on Friday and Sunday at the MTU North Campus

• A meeting for all U13 boys and

their parents will be held in the clubhouse at 7.30pm on Monday 20th, respectfully asking all to attend this important pre-season meeting

• The season will be starting in a few short weeks

ST PATS GAA CLUB

Minors:

• St. Pats/Kerins O Rahillys’ Minor team had a game against Ardfert, which they lost, and another game against Ballymac which was postponed.

• Their next match is on Saturday, February 18, against Desmonds in Round 1 Div 2B of the Minor Football League.

Seniors:

• St. Pats/Kerins O Rahillys played their first game of the season against Churchill last Sunday.

• Despite a strong start, they lost to Churchill with a final score of St. Pats 1-07 to Churchill 0-14.

• Their next game is against Ballymac in the Tralee/St Brendan’s Senior League game Group B Round 2, on Sunday, February 19, at Ardfert Community Pitch.

Good Luck

• Kerry’s football team is playing against Mayo in Round 3 of Allianz League at McHale Park at 7.30pm on Saturday, February 18.

• Kerry Ladies are playing against Dublin in their Lidl Ladies Division 1 Round 4 game at Austin Stacks Park on Saturday, February 18, at 5.15pm.

• Kerry Hurlers are playing against Offaly in their Allianz Hurling League Round 3 game at Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday, February 19, at 2pm.

Congratulations:

• • Kerry Hurlers won against Carlow last weekend in their Division 2A Round 2 game.

KINGDOM SWIMMING CLUB WEEKLY NEWS

It seems like the Kerry swimming community has been very active with several events and competitions taking place. The Kerry Community Games County Swimming Finals saw many swimmers from different areas competing in individual and relay events, with many of them bringing home medals. Gold medal winners from the Kerry County Swimming Finals will represent their county in the Community Games National Finals in Castlebar on May 13th.

The Kingdom Swimming Club had

several medal winners in different categories, including U10 Freestyle, U12 Backstroke, U14 Backstroke, and U16 Boys Free. There were also various Kerry Clusters Time Trials, which provided an opportunity for younger swimmers in the Development and Junior B squads to attain times across multiple events. Upcoming events and galas, the Ennis Invitational Meet, Aspiring Champions Session 1 & 2, Time Trials (Long Distance), Future Challenger Round 2 Meet 2, Aspiring Champions Session 3 & 4, Irish Minor Schools Championship, and Swim Ireland Irish Open. It’s clear that the Kerry swimming community has a busy schedule ahead.

TRALEE PARNELLS

Tralee Parnells Hurling & Camogie Club held its inaugural club social in The Rose Hotel last Saturday night. The County and All-Ireland U15 Féile winning team was the guest of honor and was presented with their medals by Kerry Senior Hurling Manager, Stephen Molumphy. Over 180 people attended the event and were dressed in the club’s colors. Special guests of the night included Liam Lynch, Vice-Chairman of Kerry GAA, Liam Ross, Hurling Officer of Kerry GAA, and Joe Walsh,

Chairman of the North Kerry Hurling Board.

• Academy training for younger age groups on Saturday at Kerry Sports Academy at MTU

• U7s and U9s trained first from 3-4pm, followed by U11s and U13s from 4-5pm

• U7 group had a great attendance and enjoyed various activities set up by coaches, including duck, duck, goose, bean bag catching, dribbling, and shooting practice

• Cormac Hoffman was named player of the week

• Academy training continues every Saturday until the end of February, and new players are welcome to join

• Scór for Scór na nÓg and Scór na bPaisti competitions in March, interested club musicians or actors can contact Damien Kissane

• Kerry hurling nutritionist Catherine Kiely will give a talk on nutrition on February 18 at 6pm in Kerins O Rahillys club house, covering topics such as weight loss, feeding fussy eaters, fueling the GAA athlete, supplements, etc.

• The talk is free and open to all club members and their families as part of the healthy club initiative, and attendees can contact Diarmuid to register or submit questions