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LEGAL MATTERS CORNER MIRIAM MC GILLICUDDY ANSWERS YOUR LEGAL QUERIES

David wants to get a good physiotherapist to help him out with a work related injury he is also suffering from some post accident trauma and is wondering about a reputable counsellor to talk to.

Health and Social Care professionals are now being regulated under an organisation called CORU. CORU is from the Irish Word Coir meaning fair, just and proper. CORU is the umbrella body that regulates health and social care professionals. There are a huge variety of such professionals, and each has their own registration board under Coru. Even though the act providing for CORU, and the regulation of such professionals was enacted in 2005 it has been a careful, slow road to registration of all the professional types. Those currently with active registers includes Dietitians, Dispensing Opticians, Medical Scientists, Occupational Therapists, Optometrists, Physical Therapists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Radiographers, Radiation Therapists, Social Workers and Speech and Language Therapists. Those whose registration has yet to open are Clinical Biochemists Counsellors Orthoptists Psychologists Psychotherapists Social Care Workers. For the list with live registers CORU has established ethical and behaviour codes for those professionals as well as recognition of their qualifications and providing education standards. David therefore can look up any physiotherapist that he is proposing to use to make sue that they are registered with CORU as this provides a certain amount of security for him that he is dealing with a professional who will abide by high standards in the area. Moreover CORU will be ensuring that all these professionals engage in continuing professional development and lifelong learning. The website to look up to check a relevant professional is bona fide and registered is www.CORU. ie. Registration for counsellors/psychotherapists is on the way. Covid has delayed much of the earlier work in these areas.

In relation to all these professionals if a member of the public, their fellow employees and managers has a complaint against someone it will be examined by a preliminary committee and if there are sufficient concerns that will necessitate the issues being brought to a professional committee which might recommend a sanction depending on the seriousness of the complaint. This fitness to practice procedure will ensure that persons unsuitable for the profession will be weeded out. There have only been a few of these cases to date involving e.g., convictions for theft and fraud offences, not being competent in the job etc. In this way the Board can show that it is performing a useful function in that it is chasing after professionals who fall below the expected standard while attesting to the fact that all the others in the profession are adhering to high standards This act is a great extension to allow meaningful regulation of the health and social care sector Lawquip: Life is like a 10-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.”

If you have a legal query or need further information on any item addressed in this column please send in your query to miriam.mcgillycuddy@gmail.com Miriam McGillycuddy, Solicitor, Derryana, Ballyard, Tralee, County Kerry. LL:066-7181596/Mob: 0872604753

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MTU leads million euro Low Carbon Roadmap project!

A new collaborative project , INFORMBIO, aimed at developing a low carbon roadmap for Ireland’s bioeconomy, will be led

by Munster Technological University (MTU) with Teagasc, NUI Galway and the Central Statistics Office of Ireland.

According to Project Coordinator James Gaffey, Co-director of the Circular Bioeconomy Research Group at Shannon ABC in MTU INFORMBIO, for the first time, attempts to quantify and model the potential of a circular bioeconomy to contribute to Ireland’s climate and sustainability targets. and is aimed at understanding the available bioresources and value chains which can best contribute to Ireland’s 2050 climate neutrality target.”INFORMBIO, funded through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Competitive Research Call, will develop a first Foresight Analysis for Ireland’s bioeconomy,

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David Styles, NUI Galway, will lead on life cycle assessment of priority bio-based value chains co-developed with expert stakeholders.

The INFORMBIO project will also position Ireland as a front-runner among EU member states, by developing a prototype national bioeconomy monitoring system, enabling Ireland to track the development and progress of the bioeconomy against key bioeconomy indicators.

Réamonn Fealy, working with Teagasc colleagues Maeve Henchion and Jesko Zimmermann in AFBSA, will lead on the design of a prototype monitoring system to benchmark Ireland’s bioeconomy.

According to Carmen Girón Domínguez, INFORMBIO Project Manager and Researcher at MTU “the research developed through INFORMBIO will support preparations for a bioeconomy observatory for Ireland, providing

a roadmap for Ireland towards implementation of a sustainable bioeconomy, along with the tools to rigorously measure progress towards this objective”.

The project is funded through the Dept. of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine’s Competitive Research Call, with a budget of €996,429.91 and will run

for 4 years, from 1st of March 2022 to 28th of February 2026.

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Photo details (L-R): Carmen Giron Dominguez (MTU), Dr Jesko Zimmermann (Teagasc), Professor Maeve Henchion (Teagasc), Dr David Styles (NUI Galway), Dr Réamonn Fealy (Teagasc), James Gaffey (MTU)

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE: The Chairman of Kerry Hospice Foundation Jack Shanahan presents a beautiful Bronze Column with Clock, Family Crest and caption at the Kerry Hospice Foundation AGM in Ballygarry House Hotel on Tuesday night, in recognition of the enormous contribution that Photographer Seanie Cleary has made since before our foundation and to-date, a true friend, he has always gone the extra mile for us. We felt it was important to let him know our Appreciation. Kerry Hospice Foundation.

in pictures!

ABOVE: The workers who helped the cyclists on the “Tour De Ballyfinnane” and kept the show on the road for the past 7 years, from left Ann Marie Griffin, Ann Marie Crean, Katie Ryan, Beany Carroll, Eileen daly, Marian Burke, Moira O’Sullivan, Sarah O’Connor, Shelia kirwan and Mike O’Shea.

ABOVE: Taking part in the “Tour De Ballyfinnane” fundraiser on Saturday, from left Laura Kerrisk, Firies, Tom and Siobhan Clear, Tralee.

ABOVE: Top table at the Kerry Hospice Foundation AGM at Ballygarry House Hotel on Tuesday night. from left Dr. Patricia Sheahan, Consultant and Head of Palliative Care Services at University Hospital Kerry, Dr. Billy O’Connor, Dr. David Buckley and the Chairman Kerry Hospice Foundation Jack Shanahan.

ABOVE: The Maurice Collins Memorial, Vintage Day, Easter Sunday in the lands of Ardfert Quarry Products. Pictured the Committee and helpers of this great entertainment for young and old, front from left Siún Leen, Oisín Leen, Linda Daly, Chairman Joe McCarthy Breda Collins, President Johnny Egan, Kathleen McCarthy and Philip Fitzmaurice, back from left John McCarthy, Paddy McCarthy, Paschal Hurley, Anthony Lynch, Breda Dyland, Roibhinn Leen, Sharon Leen, Edaein Leen, Sean Leen, Enda O’Brien, Dominic Dineen, Peggy Fitzmaurice and Jim Costello.

ABOVE: Pictured at the Kerry Hospice Foundation AGM at Ballygarry House Hotel on Tuesday night, from left Juliette Culloty, and Pat Doolan, both from the Killarney branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation and PRO Kerry Hospice Foundation Andrea O’Donoghue, Tralee. Cleary.

ABOVE: Helpers who support and organise the work getting the cyclists on the road on Saturday for the “Tour De Ballyfinnane” a fundraising cycle to aid the School, Community Hall and Playground, front left Jack Dennehy, Patrick Roberts, Daniel O’Shea, Brendan Fitzgerald and Noel Kennedy, back from left Breda Pierse, Ann Maria Crean, Sarah O’Connor, Catherine O’Shea, Alana Evans, Helen Aherne, Cathy Roberts, and Marie Edwards.

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ABOVE: Hitting the road on the “Tour De Ballyfinnane’ fundraiser on Saturday, from left Tom Courtney, Faha, Anthony O’Donoghue, Beaufort, Michael O’Callaghan, Killorglin, James White, Tralee, Edward O’Mahony, Kilmoyley and Hugh McSweeney, Currow.

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Spotted on the Street Walsh Brothers Shoes now offering Custom Orthotic Assessments

Joe Crowe engaged in a custom orthotic assessment for one of Walsh Brothers Shoes customers during the week .

Joe is an experienced Orthotic technician who is using the latest Foot Scan Technology to assess your feet and help solve the most common problems associated with foot issues .

Says owner John Walsh , “these issues usually manifest themselves as pain in the foot , knee, hip or back ..we are delighted to say that this new service will be avilable instore on an appointment basis “ Simply call instore or else call 066-7121337

Swim Gala with MTU Students!

Students from the Health & Leisure Physical Education studies in MTU participating in a swim Gala at Tralee Sports Complex as part of their Athletics module during the week. Kate, Líodain, Caoimhe, Shauna, Keith & Richard

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The former restaurant 7th Heaven in Ashe st gets a new coat of paint... whos going in there now I wonder?

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Important for students to strike that balance!

THE TEAM AT THE CLINIC ARE HERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON COSMETIC AND HAIR RESTORATION ISSUES. This is the perfect time to get your skin Summer ready and at CHRC, we recommend our medical grade peels to correct, enhance and rejuvenate your skin. So what is a peel?

Its an advanced type of exfoliation (www.vogue.co.uk/article/how-much-exfoliation-is-too-much) instead of using a physical scrub to remove skin cells, a peel uses a chemical liquid (either acid or enzyme) to remove the dead cells. Before you visualise Samantha in Sex and the City after her disastrous facial, I can set the set the record straight about the treatment, and reassure you that that a chemical peel (when performed by an experienced practitioner) is a wonderful thing! Peels help to lift away the dead skin cells that sit upon the skin, an excess of which can cause dullness, congestion and an uneven complexion.

Having a skin peel can help stimulate healthier skin, keep blemishes at bay and address pigmentation concerns, and some even reduce fine lines and help tighten.

It is that time of the year again when students have to get serious about their preparations for the Leaving and Junior Certificate Exams. Easter is a time where students have to strike that balance between recharging the batteries and getting that vital revision done. At Brookfield there is a long history of providing quality help to pupils preparing for exams.

“Students feel they get a huge amount of revision done in a short space of time. Expert experienced teachers revise the main areas of the course and provide notes and solutions etc.” according to Elisha Dowling.

Brookfield Tuition will have courses running over the next two weeks.

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At CHRC, each of our peels are tailored mix to suit you, combining a mix of active ingredients, customised to meet your specific skin concerns.

To find out if a peel would benefit your skin, we will complete a full skin analysis and discuss your skin concerns with you. Our revolutionary skin peels actively work to give you smoother and firmer looking skin with little or no down time and visible results.

We recommend “Glow” peel to rejuvenate your skin, minimise the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation issues like age spots, discolouration and uneven skin tone. It can be done on the face, neck, or hands to reduce fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth. Also great to treat wrinkles caused by sun damage. Have you ever wondered how gorgeous Laura Whitmore gets that amazing glow for Love Island? Well, the Irish presenter swears by Alumier Glow peels and Glow peel bookings soared after the Irish beauty told all about her beauty secret.

“Glow” is suitable for dry, normal, oily, dehydrated, acne, ageing and hyperpigmentation skin. The multipurpose solution is effective in minimising the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation issues like age spots and uneven skin tone.

Dead cells are exfoliated and new cells are stimulated to leave your skin glow like never before.

If you have a big occasion coming up, the time to have your “Glow” is four weeks beforehand. The end result…radiant, soft and luminous skin. To find out more about our range of peels and which one if right for you, contact us at CHRC for a one to one consultation to get your glow on!

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Litter Bugs – Clean Up Your Act!

By Georgie Downes

Does the sight of rubbish in hedgerows bother you? Do you disapprove when you see someone littering on the streets or despair when folks leave a mess behind after a day on the beach? If the answer is yes, then you might well have been one of the thousands of volunteers (as were we) who gave up their time last Saturday to make our environment a better, cleaner and more beautiful place and we salute you. If the answer is no, then where’s your sense of civic pride?

The wonderfully communityminded folks of Kerry gathered together, threw on some high-vis vests, donned their hygiene gloves and got stuck in, clearing drinks bottles (the most common litter item), plastic bits and pieces, and even household rubbish from streets, roadsides, villages, towns and beaches filling

hundreds of bags rubbish of across the county making this tenth annual County Clean-Up an unmitigated success. You can see the results along the roads. No rubbish!

This was the first time in three years that the annual cleanup was able to take place at full capacity and almost 5,000 volunteers registered with KWD Recycling to participate.

Kerry County Council Cathaoirleach Jimmy Moloney was delighted with the turn out.

“It was really uplifting to see so many litters pickers in towns and rural areas in every part of the county,” he said as he thanked all those who took part. “Particularly the Tidy Towns committees and community groups who coordinated the work in their areas,” he added. Noel O’Reilly of KWD Recycling echoed the appreciation for all

of the volunteers.

“The County Clean Up is now a well-established community event and gives a focus to the environment and waste in Kerry. We would ask everyone

to bear with us while we gather up all of the bags of litter for disposal. Well done to everyone who took part.”

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Create Social Media has been very active in the world of Social Media and has a lot of knowledge to share on how you can use a Social Media Strategy for your business or personal brand. Rebecca, CEO of Create has worked with Influencers, YouTubers, Tiktokers & Businesses, most of which are very well known including Love Island stars Yewande Biala(729k) and Laura Anderson(1.4m), Irish Influencers Kiki Nugent(254k), Sinead Hegarty(205k) and Siobhán O’Hagan(158k) and Global YouTuber Kelly Stamps(660k) as well as Lead Riverdancer Amy Mae Dolan(28.6k) and more…

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2020 is fading and fading fast - businesses, brands and personal brands need to be ahead and the best way to achieve that is to hire an expert!”

Rebecca knows Social Media, and how different strategies work for different people.

“Showing up on Social Media without a clear strategy, or having more sales as your only one, is like sitting in a car not knowing how to drive! It will not harness the amazing power of Social Media. What I am seeing right now is a lot of people putting in effort with no reward, and that is to the fault of their lack of understanding the platforms they are posting on, and not posting on the most powerful one, TikTok”.

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Seams About Right! The Zip Yard Sew Up Sustainability Accolade At Irish Franchise Association Awards Alterations Franchise Wins ‘Franchise of the Year Sustainability’ The Zip Yard, the alterations franchise with 23 stores across the Republic of Ireland, has scooped the coveted ‘Franchise of the Year Sustainability’ award at the Irish Franchise Association (IFA) Awards.

Ireland’s only clothing alterations and garment restyling franchise are no strangers to the IFA Awards, having previously acquired the overall Franchise of the Year title. The ‘Franchise of the Year - Sustainabilty’ award, sponsored by INNOVU Insurance Company, was one of three for which The Zip Yard were shortlisted for this year.

“We are proud and delighted to receive this award as sustainability and sustainable fashion is what our business is all about,” commented Caroline Wallace, The Zip Yard’s Managing Director.

“Consumers are more and more uneasy about the

environmental - and financial - costs of fast fashion. Altering garments - whether it’s a much-loved Winter coat or your favourite pair of jeans - is an easy way to save money and help save the planet. For example, extending the life of your clothes by 9 months, can reduce their carbon, water, and landfill footprint by up to 30 per cent.”

The company itself has also implemented several initiatives to make daily operations more sustainable. The use of paper receipts (made from recycled paper) has reduced by 80 per cent, while The Zip Yard carrier bags are produced from 100 per cent recycled materials.

The awards ceremony took place on Friday 25th March at the Radisson Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin after a two-year absence due to public health guidelines, so it was fitting that a new Covid Response Award was introduced for the first time. Wallace agrees that the pandemic has had a huge impact on the franchising world.

“The disruptive nature and uncertainty around Covid-19 was a huge challenge for franchises,” said Wallace.

“As we emerge into a postpandemic world, certain changes in society will continue to cause an impact - for example, city-centre businesses will need to adapt as work-from-home continues to be the norm for a certain section of their customer base.

However, the tenacity shown

by Irish franchises over the past two years will prevail.”

in the Republic of Ireland, The Zip Yard has grown to 23 stores nationwide with plans for several innovative kiosk locations in the next few years.

Wallace, a passionate advocate of women in franchising, is currently the only female Board member of the Irish Franchise Association. She has her sights firmly set on improving the landscape for women in franchising during her appointment.

Since its inception in 2009

Easter Week Pageant In St Johns

Good Friday Pageant on The Passion of Christ will again be staged in the Church of St John the Baptist, Castle St, Tralee, after a three-year enforced COVID break.

Almost 40 people, aged from 10 years to over 70, will participate in this year’s performance and the church choir, under the direction of Mike O’Shea, will be a vital part of the ceremony. The pageant cast will include 10 secondary school pupils as well as some 3rd level students and it will be part of the traditional Good Friday Ceremony that will commence at 3pm on 15th April (Aoine an Chéasta). The Pageant began over 20 years ago under the direction of Fr Pat Ahern who still keeps an eye on proceedings. It was a ‘follow-up’ from the very successful and highly acclaimed Green Glens (Millstreet) Millenium Pageant that celebrated 2,000 years of Christianity. See the parish website for details of all the Holy Week Ceremonies in the Tralee Parish of St John the Baptist.

Fáilte roimh chách.

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Gearoid Linnane, CEO, Lee Strand presents a €1,000 sun holiday voucher to Mary Ryle Ardfert,

who won the Lee Strand Vitamin+ Milk Doorstep Challenge on Radio Kerry recently .

Speaking at the presentation Mary mentioned “I was delighted when Elaine Kinsella from Radio Kerry called to my house, it was a great surprise.

Thank you Lee Strand, I’m looking forward to spending my €1,000 holiday voucher, I might go Lanzarote in September.”

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“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!

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What a day... What a season... we’ve only done the Double... congrats and thanks to all involved.... Warriors abu....(Terry O Brien )

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Richie & Christy on a great day out !

Valbona just chillin’ at Il Pomo D’oro !

Kerry Captain Joe with proud Mom & Dad!

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Minister Foley welcomes over €300,000 in additional funding for Coastal Protection Works in Ballyheigue Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley has welcomed the announcement of €307,910 in additional funds to Kerry County Council for Coastal Protection Works at Ballyheigue under the OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.

The original funding announcement of €231,489 was made on 30th June 2020 and today’s announcement will bring the total OPW allocation towards these works to

€539,399.

The project will involve the use of rock armour to stabilise the cliff, it will require a concrete toe anchored into rock.

Commenting on the approval, Minister Foley said: “I am delighted to see additional funding being allocated to Kerry County Council today so that these much needed works in Ballyheigue can be fully delivered without further delay.”

DJ’S Jonno & Paudie play Tralee with DJ Eibhlin on Easter Saturday Night 8 years after the legendary Horans Nightclub closed , renowned resident DJ’S Jonno Brien and Paudie Cronin are set to be joined

by DJ Eibhlin (another Tralee legend !) as she flies home for a One -Night only Event ‘RETROSPECTIVE REUNION ‘ on Easter Saturday Night April 16th . Yes, a complete music fest Night of Nineties & Noughties ( 90’s and 00’s ) Nostalgic Dance Music that is sure to get the memories flooding back ! This event is being hosted at The Klub Conference Centre , in Strand road ( Kerins O Rahillys ) Tralee.

Also joining them are talented DJ’s Steven Horan , Gary Fitz and D.O.R . Speaking to Eibhlin who also plays the Magic Garden Rave back in the UK that weekend...”

I’m really looking forward to

returning home to Kerry to play alongside some of the greats this Easter. Jonno and Paudie were huge musical influences of mine growing up. They showcased the dance music scene in Kerry and created a wonderful community for music fans. It really paved the way for fellow DJ’s like me. I can’t wait to get behind those decks and DJ in my hometown of Tralee again.

It’s been a long time coming!

“ This is an All ticket event , tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite and there is an over 28’s door policy.

3 of Kerry’s finest DJs join retrospective Easter Saturday... D.OR k fest,

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Kerry Premiere of Matilda the Musical Jr. in Siamsa this week!

The children are rising up. Join the revolt in this Broadway Junior Licenced adaptation of the Olivier Award-winning hit! Makes its Kerry Premier in Siamsa Tíre this week.

Rebellion is nigh and the Children of Kerry are rising up in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.

During the Christmas break over three months ago Bryan Carr Stage School held auditions for its core cast and went on a search to find some Matilda’s who would be strong enough while being timid and endearing to take on a lead role for five performances in Siamsa Tíre. After over 120 young people attended workshops he ended up with

a core cast of 30 young actors including three phenomenal young Matilda’s; two nine-year olds girls - Aoibhinn from Ardfert, Tralee and Imogen from Listry, Killarney and the youngest Matilda at just seven young Kate from the Spa, Tralee.

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules.

But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. such as ‘Quiet’ , ‘Naughty’, ‘When I

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grow Up’ , ‘Revolting Children’ and more. This junior Musical is a is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

This 75 minute amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) with the second half of the

evening showcasing all of Bryan’s Stage School students with extracts from various Musicals.

The production runs this Wednesday to Friday 6th – 8th of April at 7.30pm with morning School Shows SOLD OUT however Tickets for evening performances are still available from siamsatire. com or the Box Office on 066 7123055.

Tom Crowley, National Champion Congratulations to Tom Crowley just announced as WorldSkills Ireland MAMF/ Industrial Mechanics 2021 National Champion (MTU Cork & Tralee, Co Kerry).

Tom Crowley , Kilsarcon, Currow is employed as a 4th Year Apprentice with Dairy Master in Causeway .Son of Susan Quirke-Crowley & John Crowley , Mounthawk Montessori,Tralee, Tom is now eligible represent Ireland and compete in the World Skills Final in Shanghai, 2022.

“I am delighted to have been selected as the National Champion , and I made many new friends amongst the other finalists from around the country that competed over the last number of months. I look forward to having the opportunity to represent Ireland at the 46th World Skills Finals in Shanghai , 12-17 October 2022. ,”said Tom. World Skills Ireland 2022 is a partnership between enterprise, industry, education, training and government that raises the profile and recognition of skills and apprenticeships and prepares the talent of today for the careers of the future..

Presenting the National Championship Trophy to Tom Crowley (Centre) on Friday is Tom Cronin (Chief Expert for WorldSkills Ireland MAMF/Industrial Mechanics), Michael Hourihan (WorldSkills Ireland Official Delegate), Con O’Sullivan (Manager, Kerry College, Monavalley Campus), and Ioseph Nestor (Assistant Manager Kerry College Monavalley Campus) #FET #apprenticeship #WorldSkills

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Fish Chowder is such a great easy fish recipe that’s can’t-stop-eating-it good!

A wonderful fish recipe for Easter – or anytime! Just imagine that moment when you dunk in a hunk of warm crusty bread...

I think it’s a great easy fish recipe that’s a little different to the usual pan frying or baked fish recipes that can be made with many types of fish.

SPRING PEA FISH CHOWDER INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • • • •

3 leeks, white and pale green parts only, tough outer layer removed 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. baby potatoes, 2 tsp. salt, divided 1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more 1 cup pure clam or muscle juice 2 bay leaves 1 lb. skinless cod fillet, cut into 2x1” pieces 1 cup cream 1 (10-oz.) bag frozen sweet peas, 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice Pea shoots (tendrils) or sprouts, basil leaves, finely grated lemon zest, and flaky sea salt (for serving)

METHOD Cut leeks into 1/4” rounds. Rinse, tossing with hands so that leeks separate into individual rings, and drain thoroughly. Transfer to a medium pot. Add oil and toss to coat. Cover pot and cook over medium heat until leeks begin to soften, 5–6 minutes. Add potatoes, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 1/2 tsp. pepper and stir to combine. Add clam juice, bay leaves, and 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until potatoes are fork-tender, 10–12 minutes.

Season cod with remaining 1 tsp. salt. Add to pot along with cream and peas and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cod is opaque, 3–4 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

Divide chowder among bowls. Top with pea shoots, basil, and lemon zest. Season with sea salt and a generous amount of pepper

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LAUGHTER ....THE BEST MEDICINE!

SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE ...AND FUNNY! Adam & Eve were the first ones to ignore the Apple terms and conditions.

Will glass coffins be a success? Remains to be seen.

The man who invented knock-knock jokes should get a no bell prize.

250 lbs here on Earth is 94.5 lbs on Mercury. No, I’m not fat. I’m just not on the right planet.

MORE FAMOUS ONE -LINERS TO MAKE YOU LAUGH! Winston Churchill’s famous riposte to Nancy Astor’s line “If I were your wife, I’d put poison in your tea.” – “Madame, if I were your husband, I’d drink it.”

Milton Jones – “I was mugged by a man on crutches, wearing camouflage. Ha ha, I thought, you can hide but you can’t run.”

When life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.

Ross Noble – “How come Miss Universe is only ever won by people from Earth?”

Tommy Cooper – “Police arrested two kids yesterday. One was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off.”

What’s the difference between ignorance and apathy? I don’t know and I don’t care.

Tim Vine – “Conjunctivitis.com – that’s a site for sore eyes”

The problem isn’t that obesity runs in your family.

It’s that no one runs in your family.

Most people are shocked when they find out how bad I am as an electrician.

How do you make holy water? You boil the hell out of it.

I spent a lot of time, money, and effort childproofing my house… But the kids still get in.

The problem with kleptomaniacs is that they always take things literally.

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Maybe if we start telling people their brain is an app, they’ll want to use it.

I was wondering why the frisbee kept getting bigger and bigger, but then it hit me.

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TRALEE BY NIGHT IS BACK! Great to hear music in our local Pubs once again!

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Kerry County Council’s Arts Office ¦ Creative Ireland Office are seeking proposals from professional, experienced practitioners to deliver events for the 2022 programme.

This is a competitive call out with limited funding and is a result of feedback from our consultation process which sought to hear the voice of Kerry’s young people.

Based on the responses from the consultation process we are looking for in person (or hybrid) events in the following artforms: Acting, Dancing, Creative Writing Please contact arts@kerrycoco.ie for an event application form Events must take place between 11.00am and 5.00pm.

Events must be free to the public COMPLETED EVENT FORMS MUST BE RETURNED BY 1.00 pm TUESDAY APRIL 19th, 2022 Kerry County Council, Arts Office Queries to arts@kerrycoco.ie

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Warriors add Super League crown to National Cup Garvey’s Tralee Warriors completed an incredible double of national titles by adding the InsureMyVan.ie Super League crown to the InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy National Cup with a 78-72 win over C&S Neptune at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on Saturday night.

For the second time they denied C&S Neptune a major title with a come from behind victory, which at times seemed unlikely, as they trailed the Leesiders throughout the contest only to take the lead for the very first time with just four minutes on the clock.

In the final quarter there came a crucial momentus swing to the Warriors. The Warriors fans were on their feet when Donaghy fired in the toughest shot in the game with a three from the corner and the supporters were in full voice when a floated effort from Calixte pushed them into a 74-70 lead.

The All Star point guard repeated the dose a minute later with an uncontested lay-up after a Neptune turnover and with it the realisation that it was not going to be their night. Calixte would finish the game in style by adding two from two to finish with a game high 21 points and secure the Super League title for the Warriors much to the delight of the army of travelling fans who spilled onto the court to celebrate the Cup and League double. It was a fantastic final, full of incident and drama and it was a late charge from Warriors that proved to be the difference between the sides in the end.

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FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR RECOGNISE THOSE IN YOUR CLUB WHO MADE A CONTRIBUTION DURING THE PANDEMIC: Every club put in a huge effort during the pandemic and many volunteers made a huge contribution. There is now the opportunity to recognise these people who often do all their work behind the scenes.

The portal is now open at www. volunteer.ie/about-us/covid-19volunteer-recognition/ Nominees can come from local authorities, PPNs, volunteer involving organisations and volunteer centres and the closing date is April 13th. Events will take place during National Volunteer Week to recognise their contribution.

Announcing the launch of the portal this week, Minister Joe O’Brien said: “Thousands of volunteers around the country ensured that the most vulnerable and hard to reach members of our community were supported throughout the pandemic, through numerous initiatives including the Community Call. Their contribution, no matter how small, was absolutely crucial and my Department is working with Volunteer Ireland to recognise this and we urge everyone entitled to to nominate their volunteers.”

WARRIORS DESERVE ALL THEIR REWARDS FOLLOWING HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT: By now you will probably have read of Garvey’s Tralee Warriors SuperLeague title win where they defeated C&S Neptune 78-72 at the National Basketball Arena.

They had to do it the hard way as the Cork side opened a 17-5 early lead and continued to lead narrowly all the way to the final 3 minutes.

There was never much more than seven points between the sides but even the most dedicated of Warriors of fans must have been a little worried that they would not close the gap.

However they did more that close it thanks to a Darragh O’Hanlon three pointer and two layups from Nikola Rosa, who had a huge influence on the second half of the game. Another Rosa layup was followed by a two point jump shot from the corner by Kieran Donaghy that brought the Warriors faithful to their feet and it seemed to take all the wind out of the Neptune sails.

The Warriors, who had beaten the same opposition in the Cup final, knew this was their moment and they pushed on to take the win by 6.

Aaron Calixte was named as the MVP and he ended with 21 points followed

by Nikola Rosa on 13 and Eoin Quigley on 12.

This was a historic win for Kerry basketball as no team had completed the Cup and League double and is a fantastic for the huge efforts the Warriors have put in since their foundation six years ago.

The Warriors were led on the playing side

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apprenticeship over the past few seasons take his opportunity with both hands, he was able assisted by Garreth Moore, the basketball encyclopaedia that is Jimmy Diggins and team manager Kathleen Collins.

On the court they had the perfect blend of hugely skilful imports and super talented local players while they always keep an eye on the future by bringing forward the next generation.

Off the court their committee and huge group of volunteers put in a huge effort all through the season and the match day experience in the Sports Complex is second to none.

Finally, and I know the players and coaches will also acknowledge this, the Warriors fans have been wonderful at both home and away games and were again by far the loudest of the two sets in Dublin last weekend.

The Warriors deservedly received a Civic Reception during the week and can now relax in the knowledge of a job very well done.

But knowing Terry O’Brien and those in the Warriors brain trust thoughts won’t be long turning to next season when they will be the team everyone wants to beat.

BOBCATS SET FOR TILT AT ALL IRELAND TITLE: The All Ireland Club Championships in basketball have been taking place over the last few weeks with the u14 boys and girls in action. This weekend it’s the turn of the u16 Girls to head to Gormanstown with Ballymacelligott Bobcats and St Mary’s Castleisland set to represent Kerry.

They will each play 3 Group games on Saturday with the play-offs, semi-finals and finals set for Sunday.

TRALEE BOXING CLUB SELECTED TO HOST WOMEN’S BOXING PROGRAMME: The Tralee Boxing Club is happy to announce that they have been selected by the IABA as one of 20 clubs around the country that have been given the opportunity to become a delivery partner for the LEAD-Women’s Boxing Programme 2022.

This six week programme aims to help clubs to increase the number of women participants in boxing training.

Classes begin on Sunday April 10th at 4pm at the Tralee Boxing Club’s premises at Unit 5 Monavally Industrial Estate.

The fee is e5 per person for this noncontact training and is open to complete beginners and no equipment is needed.

LEAD- Women’s Boxing Programme participants must be age 18 years and over. This programme is fully funded by the IABA. Contact is through Liam 0838070207 or Caroline on 0872248484.

TRALEE MANOR WEST BC READY FOR RAS MUMHAN: It’s hard to believe that we are just one week away from Easter which for cycling fans is a huge weekend as the Kerry

Group Ras Mumhan is back on the roads of Kerry.

It was thought that Kerry had lost the Ras as the Killorglin based organising committee ended their 20 year association with the race when it was cancelled due to Covid.

But credit to the new hard working committee led by Race Director Daithi Creedon and Race Secretary Sinead Moriarty it is all systems go for the 4 day Ras starting next Friday.

Friday’s stage is run by the Tralee Manor West Club with a start and finish in the town after the race goes through Annascaul and Castlemaine covering 90km. This stage will begin at approximately 2pm.

We will have full details of the other three stages next week – Stage 2 Killarney to Sneem 120km (Killarney CC), Stage 3 based in Knocknagree 110KM (Sliabh Luachra CC) and on Easter Monday the final 96km is based in the Knocknagohel area and will be run by the Currow CC club.

AT THE TRACK: There is racing each week on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. The Tuesday night racing begins at 6.53pm with a 10 race SIS program.

This Friday night from 7.46pm it’s the second round heats of the A1 570 yards John and Mary Killeacle Dowling Memorial as part of a 10 race programme.

The racing this Saturday night also commences at 7.46pm with the two semi-finals of the A6 525 Yards Resets as the feature event in a 10 race programme.

Entries are being taken for the much anticipated Lee Strand 550 yards for 60-72 entries for confined A3 Class which starts on Friday April 29th and all enquiries through the Racing Office on 061 448057.

KERRY LADIES BID FOR LEAGUE GLORY: Following on from the dominant display by the Kerry seniors over Mayo to secure their Division 1 League title attention turns to the Ladies who are in headquarters this Sunday.

Armagh are the opposition in Croke Park in the Lidl Ladies National League Division 2 final which throws in at 2pm.

The management have, at the time of going to print, only one worry but it looks like Mary O’Connell will be fit for selection giving joint manager Declan Quill and Declan Quill and their backroom staff a nice headache.

TRALEE/ST BRENDAN’S BOARD GO GAMES: This non-competitive League, sponsored

by Kelliher’s Mills, is to give teams games before the County League programmes begin.

In Group A Round 3 Ballymac were at home to Austin Stacks and Na Gaeil played John Mitchels while in Group B Round 2 it was St Pats against Kerins O’Rahillys last night (Thursday).

Our Juvenile fixtures will take a break for a bit now while the clubs compete in the County and Central League’s. We wish them the best of luck.

Well done to the Kerry Senior Team on Defeating Mayo in National League Final Div 1.

It was great to see Joe o Connor of Austin Stacks who is the captain the Kerry team, receive the Cup alongside David Clifford, hopefully it’s not the last Cup for this year.

We wish also to congratulate the other players for our town clubs who were on the panel last Sunday.

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AUSTIN STACKS NEWS: Details of the GAA Gaeltacht scholarship scheme are available from the club.

The younger age groups continue to train at the usual times this weekend. New players are always welcome. The u11’s are in action in the Go Games. The older age groups are in County League action.

Well done to the u16’s hurlers who had an impressive win during the week.

The County Board Cul Camp will take place in Connolly Park from July 4th to 8th.

The Seniors had a good win over Kenmare Shamrocks 1-13 to 2-04. The B’s drew with Scartaglin.

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 1,2,5,7 with the next Jackpot being e2,050.

PARNELL’S NEWS: Well done to the club’s Scor na nOg Question Time team of Dan Maloney, Brian Reidy, Oisin O’Sullivan and Donnacha Buttimer and their coach Damien Kissane who qualified for the All Ireland final which will take place in the INEC on Sunday May 3rd. They just missed out on becoming Munster champions by 1 point last weekend but qualifying for the All Ireland final was a huge achievement.

The club is delighted that its underage training is back out on the grass in Caherslee. Well done to Timmy Sheehan who was named Player of the Week.

The under 13’s put in a big effort before going down to Kilmoyley 4-06 to 6-09 in Round 1 of the County League.

The seniors took on Ballyduff in Round 4 of the County Senior Hurling League and trailed 1-06 to 0-03 at half time. While they battled hard it was Ballyduff who took the win 4-09 to 0-07 with two late goals putting a gloss on the win.

ON THE GREENS: TRALEE GC: At the Tralee Golf Club the Atlantic Golf Construction Master Classic 1 took place over the weekend.

The overall winner was Brian Lennon on 43 points.

Edward J Morrison and Gerard Power both ended with 41 points and it was the former who took the runners-up spot on the count back of the back 9 holes.

Padraig Moynihan just pipped Mike Sheehy Junior for fourth place as both ended on 40 points with Moynihan getting the nod on count back as well.

The Best Gross prize went to Garreth O’Donnell with the Division 1-4 honours going to Brian Moynihan, Philip O’Sullivan, John F Carroll and Sean Walsh. The front and back 9 prizes went to John O’Connell and Pat Prendeville on 21 and 22 points respectively. 138 cards were processed.

The Senior singles competition went to JJ Young with Michael O’Neill second and Pat Prendeville in third.

The Ladies played a 16 hole Club singles where the winner from the 36 entries was Maura McKenna followed by Sandra O’Sullivan and Joan Costello.

There was also action in the Junior section. The 18 hole Boys& Girls Singles Stableford was won by Lucy Grattan on 36 points with Ella Moynihan second on 34. The 9 Hole section went to Amy O’Loughlin while the Par 3 Fun Singles was won by Ben Deegan.

Well done to Mark Gazi who has been selected on the Golf Ireland Boys team that will play in the Quadrangular Tournament in Wales from April 12th to 14th.

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