Issue 14

SUN 23RD

APR 8PM

SAT 29TH

APR 8PM

Declan Nerney in Concert

Join Declan Nerney and his live country band with special guests John Hogan and Owen Mac for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter.

Tickets €25

A Call To You

Catherine Young Dance returns with this passionate celebration of life and togetherness. Featuring a cast of outstanding international performers, live music by Martin Schärer, and inspired by Ukrainian folk dance traditions.

Tickets €18.50/16.50

All bookings available on www.siamsatire.com or call 066-7123055

Thousands of volunteers take part in Annual County Clean-Up

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Francis Flynn has thanked the thousands volunteers who took part in the County Clean-Up across Kerry last Saturday. Thousands of bags of litters were collected from the roadsides and towns and villages during the seventh annual clean-up which was organised by KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council.

‘This was another fantastic turnout for the County Clean-Up and shows how civic-minded many of our citizens are when it comes to keeping the county neat and tidy.

‘Despite the rain showers, people of all ages rolled up their sleeves and got involved from early morning.

‘It would be great to harness the involvement of members of the public on Saturday by getting more people to sign up with their local Tidy Towns group or start a group in their own area and to get people out and about collecting litter more often.’

Cllr Flynn thanked KWD Recycling and their team for helping to distribute gloves and bags ahead of the Clean-Up and for arranging to dispose of the bags of rubbish collected.

Noel O’Reilly of KWD Recycling said they were delighted with the turnout and the positive attitude of all the participants. He thanked and congratulated local volunteer groups for their involvement. (photos from Valerie O’Sullivan )

THUR 27TH

APR 8.00PM

Tralee, Co Kerry

Tóg Sos

Radio Kerry’s Tóg Sos returns to Siamsa Tire hosted by Mary Conroy. Enjoy a musical hooley with Máire Begley, Bryan O Leary, PJ Murrihy, Annemarie O Riordan, Bryan Murphy, Frances Kennedy & Eoin Turner.

Tickets €31

An

Cailín Ciúin

A special screening for schools of one of the most lauded Irish language films in years. Study guide available for Transition Year students.

Tickets €6

FRI 5TH

APR 10.30AM

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE: A child Éabha Barrett, Tralee, looks in a rapturous expression as she is blessed by the Blessed Sacrament on Mercy Sunday in St. John’s Church Tralee. Fr. Francis Nolan celebrated the Divine Mercy Sunday service.

ABOVE: Mairiad Farmer and her dad Brendan Farmer, Lohercannon, with Sam taking part in the annual Todd O’Donoughue, Memorial Walk by Andrea O’Donoghue PRO Kerry Hospice, on Saturday to the Lock Gates .

ABOVE: Andrea O’Donoghue, PRO Kerry Hospice Foundation brings Sam into the annual Todd O’Donoghue (Her Father) Kerry Hospice walk from the Windmill, Blennerville, on Saturday to the Lockgates, from left Mary Ryle, Joan Devane KHF, Mary Gardiner Community Garda, Andrea O’Donoghue PRO KHF and Una Lynch, Tonevane.

ABOVE: Bernadette McDonagh, with her family and friends attending the annual Divine Mercy devotion at St. John’s Church Traleeon Sunday.

ABOVE: The Kerry Hospice annual Todd O’Donoghue Memorial walk about to leave the Windmill, Blennerville, on Saturday to the Lock Gates. Andrea O’Donoghue PRO KHF centre of picture holding the Kerry Hospice sign and pictured with her mother Mary and brothers Tommy and Donal.

ABOVE: Blessing of the people attending the Divine Mercy Sunday celebrations in St. John’s Church, Tralee, Co Kerry. Fr. Francis Nolan, said the prayers during the devotions in honour of the Divine Mercy Sunday.

ABOVE: Each person who attended the Divine Mercy Sunday devotions at St. John’s Church Tralee, Co Kerry, received the act of Consecration to the Devine Mercy, pictured Breda Quilligan, Tralee.

MTU announce new Bachelor of Science course in Veterinary Nursing

Today (Monday 17th April) MTU announced a new course available at the Kerry Campus from September. The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Nursing is a threeyear level 7 programme. This is an exciting development for the School of STEM, building on the success of programmes in Veterinary Bioscience, Wildlife Biology, Animal Bioscience, Agricultural Science, Pharmacy Technician and Pharmaceutical Science.

Commenting on the new programme, Dr Gerard Corkery, Head of Department, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences said, the BSc in Veterinary Nursing at the Kerry Campus will prepare students to become competent and accountable veterinary nurses. This programme has a strong educational basis, integrated with professional skills to equip graduates for a career in the field of Veterinary Nursing”.

Students will gain a strong foundation in the principles of veterinary nursing through a blend

of traditional learning methods coupled with the use of immersive technology. Opportunities to apply scientific principles in practicals and workshops are embedded throughout the on-campus delivery and in veterinary practice work placement during the second and third year of the programme. All relevant practical competencies will be covered in relation to dogs, cats, horses, farm animals and exotic species.

Dr Eilish Broderick, Head of School of STEM added, “we are delighted to announce this new programme to add to our suite of STEM programmes in Kerry. The delivery of this programme will be based on the development of four pillars of student development; Core Science and Clinical Knowledge, Veterinary Nursing knowledge, Practical Veterinary Nursing Skills Development and Professionalism of a Veterinary Nurse. This course, as with all our courses, has been developed in close collaboration and consultation with industry

and practicing vets in the region. Graduates of this programme will help to meet the growing demand veterinary nurses across the county and beyond”.

The course is now available through CAO.ie under the code MT784.

Kerry Solid in defence but no points earned! Galway are next!

Kerry FC traveled to the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday night to face Waterford FC, who were placed third in the SSE Airtricity First Division of Irish football.

This was Kerry’s third Munster derby for the season, concluding the first round of fixtures. Billy Dennehy, the Kerry manager, was pleased to have a nearly fully fit squad to choose from, which allowed for competition amongst the players. Although Kerry had narrowly missed out on three points in their previous game against Finn Harps, they gained confidence from the game, which they hoped would carry them through to their game against Waterford. Waterford FC had won three out of their last four games, including a 7-1 win over Kerry’s previous opposition. Before kick-off, a minute of applause was held for Craig Breen, a Waterford native with connections to Kerry, who tragically passed away during a pre-event test for the Croatia Rally. Waterford dominated possession in the first half, with a barrage of corners, but Kerry held strong with an excellent defensive performance. Although Kerry struggled to create chances of their own, they managed to go into halftime at 0-0. In the

second half, Kerry had their first real chance with a long-range effort from Leo Gaxha, but Waterford continued to pressure heavily. Eventually, Ronan Coughlan headed home a corner to put the hosts ahead. Kerry remained positive and nearly scored on a counterattack, but Waterford’s defense held strong. Despite the 1-0 loss, Kerry can be proud of their solid defensive performance and will look to bounce back in their next game against league leaders Galway United.

photos credit to Adam Kowalczyk.

Late applications are open until 5pm on 1st May and the Change of Mind deadline is 5pm on 1st July. For more information on the course visit https://www.mtu.ie/courses/ mt784/.

Pictured L-R : Paula Curtin MTU , Gerard Corkery MTU , Dr Peter Hill Vet , Caoimhe Tobin veterinary nurse , Dr Eilish Broderick MTU and Lasi Smouter veterinary nurse

Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD .

Kevin from KP Therapy on the World Stage this week!

It doesnt get much bigger than this ! Kevin Prunty , owner of the highprofile KP Therapy , located in the Brandon Hotel Leisure centre and renowned Neuromuscular Therapist got the opportunity this week to address his peers on a global stage in the Fascia Hub Webinar . The Fascia hub is a community of therapists, teachers, scientists and people fascinated by fascia.( the layer of connective tissue that wraps around and supports every structure in your body !) Born out of the 2020 Fascia Research Symposium which had to move online due to covid restrictions. The Fascia hub brings the latest research and innovations to its members. Well done Kevin !! Read below ......

This month’s Fascia Hub Members’ webinar is by Kevin Prunty Neuromuscular Therapist, on

Functional Adaptation and Fascia. Kevin Prunty, program leader of the National Training Centre Ireland’s higher diploma in neuromuscular therapy, will be speaking to our members on Functional Adaptation and Fascia on the 20th of April.

“Health and skill related components of fitness have been utilised by trainers, coaches and therapists universally to measure physical movement and capacity and set goals for health and human performance.

• What are the key adaptations needed?

• How do we stimulate and trigger adaptation?

• Why is this important for wellbeing & longevity?”

Kevin Prunty will be answering these questions and more. Don’t miss out!

Castleisland Recruitment Company Wins 2 International Awards

FRS Recruitment, a leading recruitment business based in Castleisland, County Kerry, has won two international awards. They were named ‘Best Staffing Firm in Ireland’ by global research and advisory firm Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) and ‘Best Recruitment Agency’ in the Republic of Ireland by EU Business News at the European Enterprise Awards. FRS Recruitment provides recruitment services across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, IT, healthcare, construction, agricultural, life sciences, engineering, and temporary industrial and commercial positions. The SIA’s ‘Best Staffing Firms to Work For’ Awards ceremony held in Miami, Florida recognised FRS Recruitment among 450 firms that participated in the 2023 awards. The

Kerry Ladies take the Cup!

Huge congratulations to the Kerry ladies football team and their management team Dara & Declan on a brilliant victory in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Final in Croke Park against Galway Two league titles in a row and the first Division 1 title since 1991! Up the Kingdom!

survey measured key engagement categories, such as teamwork, trust in senior leaders, diversity and inclusion, manager effectiveness, compensation and benefits, and covered the key findings in SIA’s industry research.

Lynne McCormack, General Manager of FRS Recruitment, said, “We are truly honoured to be awarded ‘Best Staffing Firm to Work For in Ireland’. This award is especially important as it is judged based on the survey responses provided by our team members. The heartbeat of our organisation has always been our people so it is fantastic to see how highly they enjoy working for FRS Recruitment and how impactful our efforts to build a strong team spirit have been.”

FRS Recruitment, which is part of

FRS Network - a social enterprise co-operative, also operates in nine other locations around the country, including Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, Tipperary, Cavan, Portlaoise and Tullamore. The awards recognise the hard work and

efforts of the FRS Recruitment team and their fantastic workplace culture, which has guided their success and willingness to embrace change.

CHRC Clinic Tralee takes Tia Maria Hi Style Award back to Kerry!

Nicole from the CHRC (Cosmetic & Hair Restoration Clinic ) Tralee receives the Award for the Best Hair Restoration Clinic at the Tia Maria Hi Style Awards in Cork recently

Star Weaving Exhibition in Tralee Library

From April 17th until April 30th in Tralee Library there will be an exhibition of weaved stars made by various community groups and individuals in the County of Kerry for the One Million Stars Ireland project, which was brought to Ireland in 2019 by Siobhan McQuillan, project lead, working with Amber Women’s Refuge in Kilkenny.

Rebecca Lyons who became the co-ordinator for the project in Kerry in 2022 has reached out to the community and people of Kerry to get involved. This exhibition is an installation of the stars weaved so far in Kerry and will continue to grow after too. Each 8-pointed star represents light, hope, courage, and solidarity against all forms of

violence. She would like to thank Adapt Women’s Refuge, Kerry Travellers Health Community Development Project, Jigsaw Kerry, Phoenix Women’s Centre and Shed, St. Brigid’s Secondary School Killarney, Kerry Volunteer Centre, Liz Browne (Artist) and all those who have expressed an interest in becoming involved in the future. The official opening of the exhibition took place last night on April 20th in Tralee Library at 6pm

To learn more about the Project please check out the website at onemillionstarsireland.ie.

To become involved in Kerry you can contact Rebecca Lyons at rebeccalyons1977@gmail.com or phone 086 869 0322.

Austin Stacks U13 County Football League update

ROCK U13s TO THE FORE: The Austin Stack Club A and B teams that played two great games against Killarney Legion in Connolly Park last week. The A lads had a really exciting ding-dong battle that ended on 3-8 to 3-8. The Rock B boys had a satisfactory victory. Great ‘Gaelic’ was exhibited by both clubs.

Spring Concert at St Brendan’s Church

Kerry Choral Union will host their much-anticipated Spring Concert at St Brendan’s Church, Tralee on Sunday, April 23rd at 7.30pm. The wonderful concert of choral music will be conducted by Sharon Reidy and is being organised, once again, to raise vital funds for cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry.

As in previous years, concert goers can look forward to a stunning evening of songs from the choral union’s extensive repertoire.

“We have really missed this annual concert and are honoured to once again team up with Kerry Choral Union for what promises to be another very speical evening of song,” said Recovery Haven Kerry marketing officer, Marisa Reidy.

“This concert has always been a hugely popular event on our fundraising calendar and we cannot wait to see everyone back having been forced to cancel the event for the past two years.”

Tickets for the event are priced at €10 and are currently on sale from Recovery Haven’s Tralee base at 5 Haig’s Terrace or from Kerry Choral Union members. Tickets will also be available at the door on the night.

Photo:John Cleary.

LESMILLS BODYATTACK Course at Manor Gym... Think you can handle it?

Its coming very very soon ! Yes , fresh for 2023 and following on from the fantastic introductory course that had a number of Zero Gravity Fitness Studio members just raving about the course, LESMILLS BODYATTACK , the ultimate cardio workout is happening again . Commencing on May 3rd as a 6 week course, it is tagged as ‘The Original Athletic Group Workout ‘ says Leisure Centre Manager at Manor West Hotel , Catriona Cantillon , “Les Mills concept has been delivering life changing fitness experiences since 1968 when their namesake four time Olympian Les Mills opened his first gym. Les Mills GRIT is developed to improve your anaerobic stamina, increase your cardiovascular fitness and build your strength. Our original initial course we ran last year resulted in 100% of the group voting it to be the most efficient HIIT session they have experienced ‘ says Catriona .

“LES MILLS BODYATTACK® is a high-energy, athletic workout focused on cardio fitness, muscle endurance and agility. It combines sports-inspired training like running, lunging, and jumping with body weight strength exercises. You will leave feeling stronger so you can attack every day with confidence., BODYATTACK is all about the shared energy of the group, as you take on a fun and addictive workout together” The Les Mills 30 minute classes have been designed by top sports scientists to help you achieve the best possible fitness and results in the quickest time possible. We are making this intensive 6 week course available to both members and non members but for comfort and attention , the amount of spaces available are limited .” says Catriona . “All you need is comfortable workout clothes, supportive shoes, a drink bottle and a sweat towel , Just reach out to us on 066-7194500 or call in to our Fitness Centre here in Manor West and secure your spot in the ultimate group workout “

The Original Athletic Group Workout

Fenit goes wild for nature as popular festival makes a much anticipated comeback!

Fenit gets set to embrace her wild side this coming weekend, as WildMind returns with a bang after an enforced break due to the pandemic.

Fenit is embracing her wild side as The WildMind Festival returns to the seaside village with a bang from April 20th to 23rd. The festival promises a stellar lineup of scientists, environmentalists, authors and artists mixed with a series of fun events, film, music and comedy, in what promises to be a fun filled family weekend.

Coinciding with World Earth Day, the festival will take place at the end of the Tralee-Fenit Greenway in a specially constructed “Festival Village”

If you have ever thought about growing your own food, learning about what lives in Tralee bay or learning of the amazing history of the Tralee to Fenit railway line, then Fenit is the place to be this coming weekend. Treat yourself to a turn in a wood-fired sauna on the beach, take part in a guided walk that talks you through the biodiversity that we pass every day or meet Fenit’s friendly dolphins on a kayak tour of the Lighthouse. Just a snapshot of the many events that will showcase our wildlife systems in Kerry and how we can bring about the change that our planet so desperately needs.

The festival is playing host to

some big names this year as RTE’s environmental stalwart Duncan Stewart leads a stellar cast that includes renowned comedian Colm O’Regan, UCC professor Hannah Daly, and the Irish Wildlife Trust’s Pádraic Fogarty.

Sunday has something for all the family, with activities for young and old, food stalls, local artisan producers and craft demonstrations.

Over the course of three days, the sleepy village of Fenit, Co. Kerry, will come alive with a wide range of events and activities each of which aims to inform, inspire and immerse us in our natural environment. WildMind aims to empower people to make everyday changes in how we think about and treat the planet. Changes that collectively, do make a difference.

The Festival will be officially launched by Duncan Stewart on Friday at 6pm in the Festival Barn at the end of the Greenway. The festival ends on a lighthearted note as comedian Colm O’Regan brings his comedy show Climate Worrier to Fenit on Sunday April 23rd at 7pm. Tickets are €15 euros and are available on Eventbrite. All information on events and tickets can be found at wildmind.ie.

NORA FROM NURTURED COACHING CLARIFYS SOME OF THE MYTHS SURROUNDING PEOPLES EATING HABITS TODAY...

What is Binge Eating Disorder?

Binge eating disorder (BED) isn’t the same as overeating, and it’s not a personal choice. It’s a mental health condition and highly treatable. Suppose you experience repeated episodes of eating large amounts of food in one sitting, and you feel out of control of your eating and maybe even hide your behaviour from others. In that case, you may have a binge eating disorder (BED).

What’s important to keep in mind is that, though the disorder may cause you distress:

• It’s not your fault.

• It’s not a choice.

• You’re not alone.

Binge eating disorder is a condition in which people feel out of control of their eating and consume an objectively large amount of food in one sitting.

It wasn’t recognised as a psychiatric diagnosis until 2013. Having BED is not a choice. It’s a mental health condition that may have a strong genetic component.

Symptoms of binge eating disorder

Here are some of the most common symptoms of BED to help you determine whether you have it:

• repeated episodes of binge eating — at least one episode of binge eating per week for at least 3 months

• eating an objectively large amount of food in a given setting

• the feeling that you have no control and can’t stop eating

• eating alone

• eating fast

• continuing to eat after you feel satisfied until you feel very full or ill

• shame about how much food you eat

• self-disgust, guilt, and depression may accompany an episode of binge eating

BED is also not the same as overeating. Overeating is similar to binge eating but without a loss of control. It often happens during special occasions, such as a birthday dinner. The loss of control in BED is a significant aspect associated with the feelings of distress and impairment you may experience if you have this condition.

Ride Dingle A Success Once Again In West Kerry

On Saturday, over 2,500 cyclists participated in Ride Dingle’s annual 55km and 120km cycles, which took them through the stunning Dingle Peninsula. Despite the rain and winds from the Atlantic, cyclists enjoyed the scenic views of iconic Irish landmarks such as Skellig Michael, the Blasket Islands, Conor Pass, Slea Head, and Dingle’s historical fishing port. Cyclists were also treated to refreshments and shelter at food stops and Paul Geaney’s Bar at the finish line. Ride Dingle partnered with Dingle Peninsula Tourism to promote cycle

tourism and support local suppliers, producers, and accommodation providers. The event also raised €30,000 for local charities last year and is proud to make a significant annual contribution.

This year’s event welcomed former Mayor of West Springfield, Ed Sullivan, who cycled with friends and family to celebrate Dingle’s long-standing ties with Springfield, Massachusetts, and the relocation of residents from Dingle and the Blasket Islands. For the second year in a row, participants could complete the event on an electric bike,

making Ride Dingle accessible to a wider audience of varying abilities and fitness levels. Oliver Kirwan from Elite Event Management expressed his excitement to return to West Kerry for Ride Dingle and thanked Dingle Cycling Club and the volunteers and marshals who ensured the smooth delivery of the event.

Ride Dingle is also grateful to Cono Sur Bicicleta Wines for sponsoring the event this year. The company, which is B-Corp certified and

prioritizes eco-friendly practices in its wine production, believes that sustainability is key to creating a better future for all. Organizers Elite Event Management and Dingle Cycling Club are already looking forward to staging Ride Dingle again next year on Saturday, April 6th, 2024. Overall, the event provides an excellent opportunity to promote tourism, showcase the beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way, and support the local community.

THERAPY CORNER

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Tralee Toastmasters... 30 Years Young !

Last Sunday, Tralee Toastmasters marked the 30th anniversary of their chartering with a special celebration at Ballyseedy Castle. The event was attended by current and former officers and members of the Club, as well as several distinguished guests including District 71 Director Brenda Lannon, Division Director Maura Meany, Past District Director Gerard Mannix, and Fr Amos from St Brendan’s Parish.

The evening featured a fantastic meal and a range of speeches, songs, comic sketches, and reminiscences, as is typical of any Tralee Toastmasters gathering. To commemorate the occasion, the Club produced a book titled “The Written Hand and the Spoken Word” entirely in-house, compiling speeches and articles from current and former members.

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

Q & A – WHAT ARE DOMS?

In recognition of their dedicated service, Brenda and Maura were awarded Honorary Membership of the Club. President James Finnegan expressed his gratitude to all members who have contributed to the success of the Club over the past three decades and who have also played active roles in their local, regional, and national communities. He also thanked the Club Committee, Ballyseedy Castle’s management and staff, and the St Brendan’s Parocial Centre Staff for their support throughout the year.

For more information about Tralee Toastmasters, contact traletoastmasters@ gmail.com.

Q. I’ve recently started a new exercise regime and my muscles feel tired, achy and sore. Is this normal?

A. Yes, this is completely normal. What you’re feeling is DOMS, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

Q. What are DOMS?

A. DOMS is due to temporary muscle damage and inflammation caused by unfamiliar and unaccustomed exercise.

Q.Is it a good thing to have DOMS?

A. Having DOMS is usually a positive sign post exercise. It indicates that the muscle is healing into a stronger state than it was before the activity and hence it means the exercise was indeed effective. It is a normal feeling to experience when starting a new exercise regime, or when you increase the intensity or frequency of your exercise

Q. What can be done to ease DOMS?

A. First of all, try to make sure you are getting adequate nutrition and hydration through the foods and fluids you are taking in. Gentle exercises like walking, swimming, mobility work or cycling can help to ease DOMS. A sports massage or deep tissue massage can also help ease DOMS. Massage can work directly onto the areas of tension, restoring blood flow, flushing out the muscle tissue and relaxing the muscle tissue.

Have a good weekend!

KP Therapy is located in the Brandon Hotel & Conference Centre.

To book an appointment with Kevin or Kieran

Book Online: www.kptherapy.ie

Or call 087 6153328

John Mitchels U9 Boys

John Mitchels U9 Boys hosted Ballymac on Sunday Morning last for some non-competitive Go Games.

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Senan remembers Craig!

“Thank you for Lifting our Spirits, especially on this day last year, RIP Mr. ‘Down to Earth’ Superstar... thinking of your family and many many friends... Sleep Easy Craig!” !

Danny’s looking good on the Radio!

tune into Danny’s Fashion Fix with Deirdre on Radio Kerry every month !

To celebrate the amazing Wild Mind in Fenit this weekend Tralee Bike Rental want to offer a €5.00 discount on all adult bike rentals from Friday to Sunday. Simply quote “Wild Mind” when booking. Great Offer lads !

Who remembers this ?

Declan Mattie & Adam celebrate the Kerry Ladies win v Galway in the National League Final in Croke Park last weekend !

Celsius ‘Man of the Match’ last weekend for Austin Stacks was midfielder Enda Cahill

When Norma met Joe!

Áine Dowling who represented the John Mitchels Club at the Scór na bPaistí finals in the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn hall, Rathoonane.

Spotted on the Street

Tralee Chamber were delighted to meet with Ambassador of the Netherlands to Ireland, Adriaan Palm, this week at Kerry Airport. The meeting was held in the newly opened Executive Lounge at Kerry Airport.

Work to begin shortly at Caballs? A new Roller shutter entrance at the former Caballs Toy Store on Bridge st , Tralee

Pamela Pops up with another Store ! (in the former Lifestyle premises on Bridge St )

Queue out the door at Muerte’s new store ! Muerte Deli & Sandwich Bar just opened at Matt the Butchers , Russell st

Colette from Tralee Chamber joins Banna Coastcare and a host of volunteers for Maram grass planting

TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

KERINS O’RAHILLYS

CLUB UPDATE:

Seniors:

County league resumes this weekend with a match against old rivals, Austin Stacks, at Strand Road. Division 6 team also in action against Beaufort on Sat evening at Strand Road.

Masters Challenge:

Congratulations to Declan Quill on Kerry ladies national league win.

Kerry:

All-Ireland champions Kerry start their title defence against Tipperary on Saturday, April 22, with the Munster semi-final at Fitzgerald Stadium. Munster final against Clare or Limerick on May 7, with the decider expected to take place in Limerick.

Phenomenal… the destination of the Lidl, division 1,Ladies National League Football final became known last Saturday evening in Croke Park when our county’s senior players met Galway. What a magical year it has been so far for the Kerry Senior ladies, management, the senior executive and our club vice chair and Kerry ladies joint manager Declan Quill. Last Saturday, we watched an incredible game of football and I am sure that most of us were blown away by every element of our senior ladies performance.

Austin Stack Club:

Austin Stacks Minor Football team has won the club’s seventh Co. League title after a comprehensive win over Laune Rangers in Fitzgerald Stadium. The match held on Monday evening was significant as it marked exactly 50 years since the team’s first title in 1973. The team’s mentors were William Kirby, Ritchie Conway, Shane Lucid, and Dave Scanlon. In other news, the Paul Lucey Run for the Rock event will be held on May 1st followed by a family fun day. The run will start at 11 am from the entrance of the Austin Stacks Clubhouse and registration is available online or on the morning of the event. The senior football team will face Kerins O’Rahillys in Strand Road for round 4 of the Co. League on Sunday, April 23, while the B Team will play Finuge at 2 pm. The U11 County Go-Games is scheduled for Thursday, April 20th, while the U13 County League will resume on Tuesday. The U15 team had a disappointing game against Listowel Emmets, while the County League games for U15 have been rescheduled for May 3rd. Lastly, the minor team played against Laune Rangers in Staid an Ghearaltaigh, Killarney, on Monday. All players are expected to attend training on Friday and Sunday at Connolly Park. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TADGH. He

played Club Football back in the 1960s. He succeeded the late Frank King as Club Chairman in 1976 and today he is one of the regular members attending Club games, usually with his good friend Jim Gannon. We refer to Tadgh McMahon (father of Tim and Elma Nix) who celebrates his 80th birthday on this Thursday (20th April). Happy birthday Tadgh from all in the Club and the local community.

JOHN MITCHELS CLUB NOTES

Senior Men:

The senior men of John Mitchels are set to play against Knocknagoshel at home on the 23rd of April for the 4th round of the County League. The match will start at 2 PM, and the club encourages everyone to come and show their support.

Senior Men Development League:

On Friday evening, the senior development squad of John Mitchels played against Ballymac B at home under lights at 8 PM. It was an excellent game, and John Mitchels emerged victorious. Congratulations to the team, coaches, and everyone involved. The details for the next round will be announced soon.

Senior Ladies:

John Mitchels played against Kilcummin for the 2nd round of the Donal Curtin Cup, and unfortunately, the home team lost 1-06 to 3-10. At half-time, the scores were 1-.4 to 1.03. Despite the result, John Mitchels can take a lot of positives from the day. The club had 20 players at their disposal, which is a huge positive for the promotion of the game for the club at a senior level. The club will resume training on Thursday night to prepare for Round 3 of the competition.

Under 12 Girls:

The under 12 girls were excited to attend the training session last Thursday, knowing that their first game in the North Kerry League was scheduled for next Tuesday night away to Finuge/St. Senans. The coaches are delighted with the number of players committing to training sessions, and skill levels are improving every session.

ST PATS GAA CLUB UPDATE: Juvenile Academy

Our Juvenile Academy is back at MTU North Campus (Eircode V92HDV4) from 12pm-1pm. Open to all boys and girls from under 5 up to Under 13. We look forward to seeing all our boys and girls back with us for 2023 and welcome all new members living in the Tralee area. Great value €2 per child, for more Information contact Michael

0863855428.

Scór Na Páistí

Well done to the kids who represented St Pats in Scór na Pàistí this week in instrumental music and solo singing. The competition was very enjoyable, and we look forward to having even more children in next year’s events in all categories.

Seniors

Our Seniors are scheduled to play in their Credit Union County Senior Football League Round 4 against Cromane in Cromane on Sunday 23rd of April at 2pm. Please keep an eye for any changes in O Shea’s Gala, Byrnesworth and St Pats Old Clubhouse.

Senior B’s

Our Senior Bs were scheduled to play in their Development League Division 4 Round 2 against Sneem/ Derrynane B in Blennerville on Sunday 16th of April at 2pm, this match did not take place.

Congratulations

To Michael Moriarty and his Badminton partner Laura O Connor who were Division 5 Winners who were presented with the Michael Corridin Garage Shield last week.

To Kerry Ladies who won against Galway in Ladies National Football League Division 1 Final Last weekend.

KINGDOM SWIMMING CLUB UPDATES:

Kingdom Invitational Gala on April 22nd-23rd is a two-day event where clubs from Munster compete for Kingdom Medals. It is also an opportunity for Age 12-14 swimmers to attain Summer National Qualification times and qualification times for the Munster Long Course Championships in Limerick on May 5th-7th.

Mona McSharry, an Irish Olympic Swimmer, will visit Kingdom Swimming Club on May 2nd to hold a Breaststroke Clinic for the swimmers and a Q&A session. Upcoming Galas include the Munster Long Course Championship on May 7th-9th at UL and the Michael Bowles Invitational Gala on May 27th-28th at Douglas.

TRALEE PARNELLS

CLUB UPDATES:

Senior Hurling: Parnells’ North Kerry Intermediate Hurling League match vs St Brendans was called off. They start their County League campaign with a home game against Ballyheigue B in Caherslee on Wednesday at 7pm.

Scór na nÓg - Munster Final: Parnells’ Trath na gCeist team qualified for the All Ireland Final in Killarney on 6th May after being pipped by 1 point for the Munster title for the second year in a row. Scór na bPaistí: Several Parnells’ participants in Scór na bPaistí made it through to the county finals, which will take place on April 29th.

Kerry Camogie: Parnells congratulated the Kerry Camogie team and two of their own players, Ciara Maloney and Katie Dwyer, on winning the Division 2 National League Final in Croke Park last Sunday against Meath.

Kerry Ladies Football: Parnells also congratulated the Kerry Ladies on winning the Division 1 National League title in Croke Park last Saturday.

Kerry U20s: Parnells’ players Cillian Litchfield and Tadhg Reen played with the Kerry U20 hurlers against Laois in the final round of the Leinster Championship last Saturday in Portlaoise.

Kerry Seniors: Parnells congratulated the Kerry Senior Hurling team and their player Tadhg Brick on their great performance against Carlow in the second round of the Joe McDonagh cup last weekend.

TRALEE CHESS CLUB NOTES

Tralee Chess Club beat Cork B 5/0 on Sunday in Charleville in round 7 of the Munster Chess League.Yunis Barudi, Oleksandr Zakcadndyi both from Ukraine won on boards 1 and 2.Mirko Kopic from Croatia won on board 3.Paul Shanahan from Tralee won on board 4 . Michael Wycherley from Mullingar was also successful on board 5 to give Tralee a resounding win.Tralee play Galway at 4,in what should be a tight match,in a best of 5 contest.. This result saw Tralee promoted to Division 1 with 2 rounds remaining.

Through Our Eyes – A Youth Photography Experience in Tralee

Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership at Kerry ETB has unveiled an upcoming youth-led photography exhibition called “Through Our Eyes” which will be open to the public from 3:00 pm on April 22nd at Kerry County Museum. The exhibition features a series of large-scale photographic works and accompanying documentary that chronicles a group of young people’s journey through lockdown. The project was designed to help the group cope with the changes in their lives as finding something interesting to do in a closed-down world became a challenge. The exhibition and publication showcase the positive and exciting experiences that the young people have had with photography and creativity during lockdown.

Deirdre Enright, Creative Youth Coordinator at Kerry ETB, said that the project was an exciting

online journey for the young people involved, who were united by their excitement of seeing, looking, and being creative about what they were shooting and sharing. The project was facilitated by artist, educator, and photographer Tara Donoghue, who guided the group through the challenges of the pandemic and helped them adjust to life via Zoom. The group was inspired to produce a photographic book due to the amount of work that was emerging, resulting in the “Through Our Eyes” publication, which was designed and produced by the group. The publication was created to raise funds for the Childhood Cancer Foundation of Ireland, chosen by the group as an express wish to give back to children’s health after experiencing the medical emergency of lockdown. Sales from the publication are in excess of €350, with each copy costing €10.

The exhibition will be open to the public until Sunday, June 25th, and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, visit the Kerry Local Creative Youth Partnership’s social media page @kerrylcyp,

Tralee Rowing Club take honours home at Skibereen Regatta

At the Skibbereen regatta, 45 rowers spanning Junior 14 to Masters categories, including men and women, competed for two days at the National Rowing Centre. This event marked the first of four grand league regattas of the season and featured favorable rowing conditions despite the lack of sunshine in May. Tralee RC, primarily a sculling club, entered two sweep crews, a junior 18 women’s pair and a men’s club 1 four, for the first time since racing with an 8+ earlier in the year, providing its members with more challenges, options, and learning opportunities. Many of Tralee RC’s rowers competed for the first time in this regatta, including first-timers to finals or winning, earning the club committee’s congratulations. The club celebrated successful performances, including medalists

such as Daragh Morris in the Men’s Junior 15 1x, Sean Morris in the Men’s Junior 18B 1x, and Paula Moloney, Edel O’Sullivan, Fiona Morris, Heidi Giles, and cox Clodagh Morris in the Women’s Masters 4x+. Other commendable results include Luke Passway’s second place in the Men’s J14 1x, Sean Morris’s qualification for the A final in the Men’s Division 1 1x, and Daragh Morris’s win in the C final of the Men’s Div 2 1x. Sadhbh Cadogan and Rosie Giles also secured third place in the C final of the Women’s Division 1 2-, their first time rowing together, while Grace O’Sullivan and Catherine Steward placed third in the B final of the Women’s Div 2 2x, their first time rowing as a double. With this success, Tralee RC looks forward to the rest of the season and hopes to continue learning and

improving.

or email denright@kerryetb.ie. The exhibition offers a unique perspective on life during lockdown, showcasing the creativity and resilience of young people in the face of adversity.

L-R Brendan Flynn, Saoirse Teahan, Micheal Teahan, & Cailean Laing, all members of the Through Our Eyes Youth Photography experience

Photo T Donoghue

Paula Moloney

Rosie Giles and Sadhbh Cadogan

Clodagh Morris, Paula Moloney, Edel O’Sullivan, Fiona Morris & Heidi Giles

HEART OF JESUS

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. C.S.

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. C.S.