Issue 26

IS RECRUITING!

SWING Golf (South West Ireland Golf CLG) is seeking to recruit an Accounts Administrator

Reporting to the CEO the position would see the candidate responsible for day to day financial transactions including debtors, creditors, bank reconciliations etc.

The ideal candidate:

The job role would suit an accounting technician or higher with a minimum of 3 years’ experience

The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of accounts packages e.g. Sage 50

Strong systems knowledge and IT proficiency including MS Excel, Word and Outlook is desirable

Application to be sent to the CEO at info@swinggolfireland.com.

SWING | South West Ireland Golf CLG

24 Denny Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland V92EC9T Phone +353-66-71-25733

July / August

2023

Tralee, Co Kerry

Summer Theatre Camp

This summer children can go on a theatrical adventure at Siamsa Tíre, learning dance, singing songs, creating art while learning how a theatre works. Led by experienced performers and teachers from the National Folk Theatre Training Academy this fun camp is suitable for children 6-12 years.

Tickets: €90

Siamsa SessionsQueenless Kings & Questionable Plays

Join North Kerry's Questionable Plays and Tralee's Queenless Kings in the Siamsa Courtyard for a rocking night of music. Tickets are limited so booking advised.

Tickets €10

Siamsa Sessions

- Gerard O'Hanlon GER

For music and craic get yourself to the Siamsa Courtyard for an outdoor concert by singer/songwriter 'GER', renowned for his No1 Irish iTunes hit and Pride anthem 'To Be With Him'. Tickets are limited so booking advised.

Tickets €10

Mundy

Join Mundy for his summer concert at Siamsa following extensive touring worldwide and enjoy his own flavour of acoustic, folk-based pop/rock.

Tickets €26 SAT 26TH

Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE: Hannah Downey and on right Jessica Guerin, Rathmore, pictured at the Blennerville Horse and Pony Show Ballymacelligott on Sunday.

ABOVE: Stephanie and Michael Finton, Kilcorney, Millstreet, with their children Clara and Florence pictured on Sunday at the Blennerville Horse and Pony Show Ballymacelligott.

ABOVE: Derry O’Mahony, Tralee, receiving a Pioneer Pin (50 years for his wife Joan O’Mahony) at the presentation in St. John’s Church on Saturday evening after Mass, and pictuted with Derry is his grandaughter Niamh O’Mahony who became a Pioneer that night.

ABOVE: Catherine O’Connor and Michael O’Connor, Tralee, who received a Gold Medal (50 years a Pioneer) and Certificate from Fr. Bernard Healy after the annual Mass for Pioneers on Saturday evening at St. John’s Church, Tralee, on left Catherine O’Mahoney.

ABOVE: Mary Finton, Millstreet, on (Sweets) at the Blennerville Horse and Pony Show Ballymacelligott on Sunday.

ABOVE: The annual Community Mass for residence of Kevin Barry’s Estate was celebrated by Fr. Tadhg Fitzgerald P.P. St. John’s Church, Tralee, and Mark Moriarty, Deacon, on Wednesday evening.

ABOVE: Theresa Dowlney, Rathmore, takes a trial jump before going on competition at Blennerville Horse and Pony Show Ballymacelligott on Sunday.

Milltown’s Féile Lughnasadh 2023 launched this Friday (tonight!)

Féile Lughnasadh 2023 will be launched on Friday, July 14th, at 9 pm in Denny’s Bar, Milltown , We welcome musicians, singers and listeners to join us for a night of craic agus ceoil, revealing the full programme for the free, family-friendly festival, which will run from August 3rd to 6th in Milltown. Get a taste of the fun to come as we unveil the full line up for the weekend, with lots happening in Milltown for everyone. As well as the four headline acts of Dé Danann, Fout Winds and Pólca 4, there will be a fun day for all the family, sessions in local bars, food and craft fair, busking competition, parade and lots more. All details to be revealed in Denny’s Bar in what will be a great night of music and fun. Looking forward to seeing all at the launch this Friday-don’t miss it!

€200,000 assistance scheme for Kerry businesses affected by recent floods

Further to this weeks meeting of Ministers, Minister Norma Foley TD has welcomed a new humanitarian scheme which will provide up to €200,000 for small businesses, community, voluntary and sporting bodies who, through no fault of their own, had been unable to obtain flood insurance and were affected by recent floods in Kerry in June 2023.

This new scheme will provide muchneeded funds to these organisations to carry out essential repairs to their businesses and to return premises

to their pre-flood conditions. The scheme will be administered by the Irish Red Cross and affected organisations will be able to apply through the Irish Red Cross website shortly.

Minister Foley commented “Unfortunately flooding can strike at the most unexpected time, and it can cause huge destruction. The impacts of flooding are particularly severe for those who have been unable to obtain insurance cover, and it is hugely welcome and important that today cabinet

has agreed supports for these organisations in particular. This will ensure these organisations receive the vital support that they need to

carry out repairs and get back to delivering for their communities.”

The Credit Unions of Kerry and West Limerick announced as new sponsor of the Kerry F.C. U-17 Academy

Kerry F.C. is delighted to announce the Credit Unions of Kerry and West Limerick as the new sponsors of their under 17 academy, the stars of the future.

Damien Locke Kerry F.C. Head of Academy commented; “ We are hugely excited to welcome the Credit Unions on board as a sponsor for our talented under 17 academy.

I would like to thank the credit unions for showing incredible faith in Kerry FC and our teams.”

Speaking on behalf of the Kerry and West Limerick Credit Unions, Ashley Fitzgerald commented; “Similar to sports clubs all over the county, the Credit Union network are a volunteer-driven organisation with a shared ethos and values, and this

new partnership is a wonderful fit for us. Credit Unions continually invest in our younger members.

Each year Credit Unions around the country run art competitions, school quizzes, classroom education programmes and of course support many, many community initiatives.”

You can find your local Credit Union in Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Abbeyfeale, Cahersiveen, Kenmare, Killorglin, Castleisland, Ballybunion, Rathmore, Milltown, Ballyduff and Causeway.

For upcoming fixtures for all the Kerry FC teams, including the first division senior team please see www.kerryfc.ie

Front L/R: Noreen Landers Killarney Credit Union, Darragh Foley, Ashley Fitzgerald Listowel Credit Union, Tony Duggan Coach

Middle: Philip Lynch Cara Credit Union, Damien Locke Kerry F.C. Back L/R: Andrew Kerins, Nathan Ahern, Paddy McMahon, Darragh Foley

Classic Delights Killarney

Classic Delights Killarney” is a very special gala concert in aid of Kerry Parents & Friends Association which will take place on Sunday 16 July 7.30pm at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Killarney. The concert will star Nils Wanderer and Sharon Lyons, accompanied by Kerry Scotia Ensemble, in an evening of music spanning all genres of music from Baroque to Celtic and everything in between. All profits from ticket sales and all proceeds from the raffle will go to Kerry Parents & Friends Association.

KPFA was established in 1973 and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. KPFA provides community based services supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and their families throughout Kerry. It’s mission is to deliver life enhancing services and supports, responding the needs, wishes and choices of people with intellectual disabilities, connected to support networks in their

community. The vital supports that KPFA provides to people with intellectual disabilities ensure that they and their families can live their best lives.

Nils Wanderer is a world famous countertenor who recently won 2nd place in Placido Domingo’s Operalia competition and performs in concerts halls and operas around Europe. He is a specialist in Baroque music and will perform some timeless classics with the orchestra like Ombra Mai Fu, Lascia Chio Pianga and Dido’s Lament. Sharon, who is the director of music in the Cathedral, is an internationally acclaimed soprano who has performed to audiences all over the world, including for presidents and the pope. She will join Nils and the orchestra singing beautiful arrangements of Irish and classical songs like Caledonia, Danny Boy, Pie Jesu and may more.

Kerry Scotia Ensemble is Kerry’s only

professional string ensemble and was formed with the aid of an Arts Act Grant from Kerry County Council in 2016. They have been organising and performing in concerts all over Kerry spanning all genres of music since their establishment. Since December last year the ensemble has raised almost €10,000 for local

€2.5m now available to tackle vacancy and dereliction in Kerry

Local Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for Education Norma Foley has today welcomed government’s approval €2.5 million to tackle vacancy and dereliction in Kerry.

Minister Foley said that this scheme will help bring vacant units back into use as housing and tackle the visual blight of vacancy on streets. The funding is being allocated to Kerry County Council in Call Three of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF), a fund to tackle vacancy and dereliction in our towns and cities. It forms part of the Government’s Vacant Homes Action Plan.

Local authorities will acquire vacant/derelict properties which are either not on the market for sale or to which the market has not responded. They will then offer these properties for private sale to individuals who in return will commit to bringing the property into use as a home.

Proceeds from the sale of these properties will ensure a rolling programme of acquisitions and disposals is in place.

Speaking after today’s government meeting, Minister Foley said: “I’m delighted that my Ministerial colleague Minister for Housing

Our national Team, (5 Kerry Women)

create History as they take Gold at the Home Nations Shore Angling Championship in Wales last week ( pictured are Alison , Fiona , Cloda , Rosaleen Liz and trainer John) What an achievement! They were in last place coming out of day 1 . And fought back on day 2 to steal the gold on the last cast .! FANTASTIC !

Darragh O’Brien has allocated €2.5 million to tackle vacancy and dereliction in Kerry. This is much welcome investment which will increase supply of housing in our communities and also ensure that our streets remain attractive and appealing.

“It’s hugely positive as not only will it remove derelict properties which are eyesores in our towns and villages, it will give people the opportunity to live and participate in their local communities making them more vibrant in the process.”

Minister Foley added: “Government is committed to tackling the issue of

charities like Down Syndrome Kerry and Kerry Hospice Foundation.

Tickets for Classic Delights Killarney are €15 and are available on the door or from Eventbrite. Please come and show your support.

vacant and derelict properties in our communities and increasing housing supply across the country.”

Minister O’Brien issued the call last January for local authorities to outline their proposals for the URDF funding.

Donal P Murphy (editor)

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Dealz transformation into Pepco is complete ...Open Day on Saturday!

Pepco is set to open its seventh pilot store in Tralee, Co. Kerry, following the success of its initial six stores in Ireland. The new store will offer a golden ticket worth up to €100 to the first 50 customers on its opening day, Saturday 15th July. With over 4,000 stores across 19 European countries, Pepco is a one-stop shop for various products, including food, health & beauty, fashion, homewares, toys, and household necessities. The company aims to provide Irish customers with high-quality products at affordable prices. In addition to the new Tralee store, six existing stores have been revamped and converted to the Pepco brand, resulting in 60 new jobs. The

positive response from customers regarding the range, spacious aisles, and modern environment of these converted stores has been encouraging. Pepco is part of the Pepco Group, alongside Dealz and Poundland, and is headquartered in Poznan, Poland. Olivia McLoughlin, the Trading Country Operations Manager for Pepco and Dealz in Ireland, expressed excitement about the store’s transformation and extension in Tralee. She emphasized the company’s dedication to offering value to families in Ireland, considering the tight purse strings many face. Customers can follow Pepco Ireland on Facebook at @ PepcoIreland.

Sean Dineen from Connolly Park Tralee was invited to Aras An Uachtarain in honour of Emma Mhic Mhathúna Ballydavid

Ballymac under 13 boys

Spotted on the Street

Despite the inclement weather at Listowel horse fair last Thursday it was nice to see a smile on the faces of Tom

Scrumptious!

Guess who just sampled absolutely delicious Vietnamese Spring rolls last Friday while out delivering The Tralee Advertiser . Thanks to Nhung who just opened in Matt the Butchers, Russell st . (Note ; Nhung is heading away for a month visiting her family in Vietnam but cant wait to be back cooking in August !)

Margaret Egan with her dog called Poppy enjoying a lovely July afternoon at Tralee Town Park.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

Horse dealer Damien Gleasure(centre) from Kilflynn was hoping to sell at the Listowel fair last Thursday with the help of James Harrington,Anthony Houlihan also Damien and Megan Lawlor.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

Collins,Timmy Collins, and Jim Daughton,.

Photo Moss Joe Browne.

seamus O’Neill with his Kerry Jersey on was a busy man at Oakpark Demense,Tralee on Monday morning.

Photo Moss Joe Browne.

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Tralee Parnels U16s who defeated Abbeykillix in the County League

THERAPY

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

NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY (NMT)

What conditions can be treated effectively with Neuromuscular Therapy?

Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) can treat a wide range of conditions from joint pain (e.g. hip pain, shoulder pain), muscular pain (e.g. low back pain, neck pain), postural imbalances, sports injuries, and repetitive strain injuries.

How does Neuromuscular Therapy

differ from other treatments?

While other approaches have their merit, NMT focuses on and works closely with our nervous system to help alleviate pain and restore movement. NMT considers the interconnectedness of the muscular and nervous system to tackle the underlying factors in your injury/condition.

How can I book an appointment with KP Therapy?

Simply, head over to www.kptherapy.ie to schedule an appointment.

What’s involved in a Neuromuscular Therapy Session?

While every NMT session is di erent, a typical NMT session involves an initial assessment followed by hands on treatment using a range of NMT techniques. To conclude the session your therapist will provide some aftercare advice and information on follow-up treatment.

How long will it take to see results?

Many people feel the bene t after only one session. However, for more complex issues, 5-6 sessions are recommended.

Have a good weekend!

Brendan Ggarvey

LATE SUMMER FLOWER PERENNIALS

Late summer ower perennials, there is an exquisite range of perennials to keep the consistent colour in your garden. It is all too important at the moment, that we don’t give up on our gardens, with this rainy spell. This is the perfect time for planting perennials as the ground is warm and moist, so treat yourself. Perennial planting is most e ective when planted in groups of threes, ves or sevens, grouping pastel shades together, while separately planting the re colours i.e. yellow, burnt orange. The beauty of perennials, you can get cut owers from your garden all summer long, therefore making them very good value for money and they have a long owering periods through-out the summer. Ideal in mixed borders and containers. Full sun to light shade, look out for the bee-friendly sign.

Below is a listing of the most popular perennial plants, suited to the Kerry climate;

Verbena bonariensis & Verbena bonariensis lollipop, which is more suited to small gardens, while Verbena bonariensis can be quite invasive as it self-seeds

Agapanthus Summer Love, in shades of blues & whites, agapanthus enjoys an abundance of rainfall in summer!!!

Echinacea, there are many varieties of echinacea, i.e. sun seekers tequila, echinacea ‘courage’ to name but a few

Scabiosa ‘Flutter Rose Pink’, and varieties of blue, extremely long owering plant with eye catching ower

Leucanthemum ‘Madonna’, also known as Shasta daisy is tough and easy to grow, and owers from early summer to early autumn. It makes an excellent cut ower and is good for attracting pollinating insects

Sunbeckia ophelia, Ballyseedy have brought a large quantity of this plant to put some sunshine back into your world.

We would love to show off our newly arrived delivery of the above named plants.

Bernie Falvey

Sharon

Just perfect for Summertime!

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• 1 unwaxed lemon

• 1 level tsp sweetener granules

• 2 level tbsp gin

• 75ml diet tonic water

• 350ml diet lemonade

• 6 ribbons of cucumber from a large cucumber, peeled with a vegetable peeler

Cut 6 thin slices from the lemon.

Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon into a large measuring jug.

Add the sweetener, gin, diet tonic and lemonade and stir well. Using 6 x 80ml ice-lolly moulds, wrap a cucumber ribbon around the inside of each and add a slice of lemon. Carefully pour in the gin mixture.

Freeze for 1-2 hours, or until just starting to set. Push a lolly stick into the centre of each mould and freeze for a further 3-4 hours, or until solid.

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FANCY A GAME OF SOCCER OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS?

Book your game now with our Summer Soccer Sale Prices (July/Aug)

Large Pitch (7 a side) was €60 per slot - NOW €40! (on average €2.85 per player!)

Small Pitch (5/6 a side) normally €37.50 - NOW €27.50! (on average €2.75 per player )

IT’S ONLY A JOKE

MY WIFE JUST GOT OUT OF THE BATH AND WAS WRAPPED IN A TOWEL WHEN SHE HEARD A KNOCK

She went down to the door in her towel. She opened it to our neighbour, Bob.

Bob looks at her, and quickly says,

“Look this might be weird but ill give you €800 if you drop the towel right now. She proceeds to drop the towel, exposing herself to Bob. Bob hands here the 800 euros and walks away.

My wife comes upstairs. I asked her, Hey, who was at the door?

“Oh, just our neighbor Bob.” She says. I say, “Oh damn, where’d he go? Does he have the €800 he owes me?”

A RESOURCEFUL WOMAN...

A woman gets into a very busy restaurant around lunch time. She is told the next available table would be free in an hour. She holds her phone to her ear, and with a loud voice says: “Honey, you won’t believe it, but your husband is having lunch with his girlfriend at so-and-so restaurant” Half the diners instantly get up and rush to the exit..

THE TOILET BRUSH

A man walks into a store looking for a toilet brush. The store owner shows him a variety of brushes at various pricepoints. The man thinks for a little while, then buys the cheapest one.

The next day the man is back at the store. “Were you unhappy with your purchase?” asks the shopkeeper. “We have other models that might work better.”

The man agrees and buys a little more expensive one.

The next day the man is back yet again. The shopkeeper, visually puzzled on how a toilet brush can be such a big deal, asks “What’s the matter, didn’t like the new one either?”

“Well” replies the man. “To be honest it was pretty effective. But I gotta say, I prefer toilet paper!”

3 MEN ARE STRANDED ON AN ISLAND.

3 men are stranded on an island and they find a genie bottle. They decide that each person gets one wish. The first man says “I wish I was back home.” then disappeared. The second man says “I wish I was off this island!” and he was gone. The third man say “I wish my friends were back.”

WASHINGTON D.C. WAS IN COMPLETE GRIDLOCK...

As I stewed in traffic wondering what was causing it, a guy comes up and knocks on my window. “What’s it all about?” I ask. “You haven’t heard? President Trump has been kidnapped. It’s all over the news! The ransom note says we either deliver a billion dollars or they are going to cover him with gas and burn him alive. I’m out here taking up a collection to help.” “Oh, God.” I said. “Of course I’m willing to help. Anything. How much have you got so far?” “About six gallons.” He said.

A STRANGER WAS SEATED NEXT TO LITTLE JOHNNY ON THE PLANE

When the stranger turned to the Little Johnny and said, “Let’s talk. I’ve heard that flights will go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.”

Little Johnny, who had just opened his book, closed it slowly, and said to the stranger, “What would you like to discuss?”

“Oh, I don’t know,” said the stranger. “How about nuclear power?”

“OK,” said Little Johnny. “That could be an interesting topic, but let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat grass. The same stuff. Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?”

“What? I have no idea” said the stranger.

“Well, then,” said Little Johnny, “How is it that you feel qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don’t know squat?”

TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

KERINS O’RAHILLYS

GAA CLUB NEWS:

Senior Men: Relegation play-off with Austin Stacks to determine Division 1 status

Details of the play-off to be announced on social media

Div 6:

Division 6 team faces Valentia, the current table-toppers

Academy:

U10 North Kerry Ladies ran a successful LGFA blitz with over 200 girls participating

U12 Girls:

Exciting match against Ballymac, with Strand Road winning by three points Next match against Rathmore

U13 Development:

Development training session held with U13 girls from across the county Schedule for the next session to be announced

Sandra Keane Tournament:

U13 Sandra Keane Tournament scheduled for August 7th, organized by North Kerry Ladies Football Board More details to be provided by U12 management

U14 Girls:

Hosting Dingle in the Co. league

Best of luck to the team

U15 PDP Development: Commencing on July 15th, details to be confirmed

Open to girls born in 2008 and 2009 of all abilities

U16 Girls:

Hosting Kilcummin in the next round of the Co. league on July 19th

U17 PDP:

U17 team traveling to Abbotstown for a festival of football on July 11th

Minors: Unable to play against Inbhear Scéine Gaels, disappointed team Upcoming match against Legion, with a back game against Kilcummin

Senior Ladies: Final fixture in the Corrib Oil Club League against Annascaul/Castlegregory

Tough match, commendable performance by the team Facing Annascaul/Castlegregory again in the final

AUSTIN STACK CLUB:

Senior Football: Gneeveguilla 1-7; Austin Stacks 0-15

Austin Stacks secures victory in relegation battle

Strong performance from the team Play-off against Kerins O’Rahillys to determine Division 2 relegation

The C Team: Austin Stacks 0-8; Ardfert 0-8

Hard-fought draw in challenging weather conditions

Impressive performances from both sides

Youth Teams Updates:

Peil Faoi 9: Successful matches against Castleisland Desmonds

Peil Faoi 10/11: Football-for-Fun session and upcoming Munster Blitz

Peil Faoi 13: Central League matches and division standings

Peil Faoi 15: Victories against Ballymac in the Central League

Cúl Camp: Successful week despite weather conditions

John Mitchels

Club Notes

Senior Men: Last round home game of the County League against Ardfert (details to be announced)

Senior Men Development League: Mitchels played Kenmare in the Development League final Kenmare took an early lead but Mitchels fought back

Final score: Kenmare 01-12, Mitchels 01-10

Well done to the team and management for reaching the final

Senior Ladies:

Corrib Oil Senior Club League: John Mitchels 4-11 Beale 0-06

John Mitchels continued their good form with a home win against Beale John Mitchels now at the top of the Corrib Oil Senior Club League

Open to women aged 25 and over who are not currently playing adult competitive football

Encouraged to support the Kerry ladies team in the All Ireland quarter-final

Under 12 Girls: Drew their match against Kilcummin Next fixture against Shannonside

Tarbert

Training continues on Wednesdays and Sundays

Under 14 Girls: U14 gold team played St Pat’s Result didn’t go their way, but proud of the team’s performance Green team had a comeback in their match against Legion Solid second-half performance Well done to all the U12 girls who came off the bench

Under 16 Girls: Training continues in preparation for the next county league fixture Looking to bounce back after defeat Fixtures to be announced

Under 13 Boys: Training sessions in anticipation of the Central League League fixtures to start soon

Under 15 Boys: Team green lost to Laune Rangers in an intense match

Advance to the semi-final stage Gold team showed great effort despite being understrength

Minors:

Stay tuned for training details and Town league fixtures Full Body Strength & Conditioning

Classes: Free classes for all members facilitated by George Bastible Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6am

Open to all members aged 18 and over

ST. PATS GAA NOTES

Cúl Camp and Juvenile Academy

Updates:

Cúl Camp:

St. Pats Cúl Camp starts this week from Monday 10th to Friday 14th

Participants should bring lunch, water, sun cream, and gum shields

Registration on Monday, arrive early

U13:

Central League defeat against Renard/St Mary’s/Valentia

Young team’s effort and improvement

Next game against Castlegregory, details to be confirmed

U14 Girls: Exciting game in County League against Austin Stacks B Team Victory in challenging weather conditions

Training continues, next game in July

Seniors:

Seniors’ final game of the county league against Keel Dominant performance with goals and points

One more game to determine relegation

Senior B’s: Round 5 of the Development League against Cordal on July 14th

BALLYMACELLIGOTT GAA CLUB UPDATES: Senior Team: Senior Football League Division 1 Round 11 result: Ballymac 1-12 Spa 1-14

Finishing 4th on the league table with a great year

Tralee/St Brendan’s Senior League Final Div 2 fixture: Ballymac vs. Churchill on Friday 14th at 7:30pm (Extra Time, Venue TBC)

Development Team: Senior Development team wins Div 2 Developmental League Shield final against Dingle B Solid performance from the team and congratulations to players and management

Senior Ladies: Played Southern Gaels with a close score

Next game against Legion on Monday at 7:30pm, support needed

Coiste na nÓg:

U14 Ladies: Played Listowel Emmets with a loss Recognition to U12 girls stepping up to U14 level

Next game against Southern Gaels on Wednesday 19th at home

U15 Central Region Div1 Blue team result: Ballymac 0-10 Austin Stacks 0-14

U15 Central Region Div 5 Gold team result: Ballymac 2-3 Austin Stacks 0-10 Scorers: Michael Quirke, Jack Collins, Kyran Boyle, Ryan Burke

Kingdom Swimming Club Shines at Irish National Age Group Championship Outstanding performances by Kingdom Swimming Club at the Irish National Age Group Championship in Limerick Swimmers achieved massive personal bests and excelled in the pool

Impressive results include 8 A Finals and 11 B Finals for various swimmers

12 swimmers received Top 3 National Highest Improvement Certificates in multiple events

Credit goes to the dedicated coaching team, led by head coach John Edwards, and the supportive parents Tremendous team morale and support contributed to the success

Senior swimmers (age 15+) continue their preparation for the Irish National

Youth & Senior Championship in July

Upcoming event: Irish Youth & Senior Championship at NAC Dublin from 26th-30th of July

Results of Club Singles (Golfer of the year)

1st Danny Evans (18) 41pts

2nd Aidan Spillane (10) 39pts

3rd Eamon O’Neill (10) 38pts (back 9)

Division 1 (indexes up to 15.1)

Brendan Keehan (14) 38pts

Division 2 (indexes 15.2 to 20.8)

John Noonan (16) 38pts

Division 3 (indexes 20.9 and above)

Mike McCarron (23) 37pts

TRALEE PARNELLS EXCELS IN VARIOUS SPORTS

U11 Boys

Impressive performance by the u11 boys in a go game match against Abbeydorney

Great display of skill and determination Thanks to Abbeydorney for hosting the match

U16 Camogie

U16’s secure a comprehensive win against Abbeykillix Facing Ballyduff in the final round of the league on July 13th Appreciation to Abbeykillix and referee Tommy Geurin

Kerry U16s

Congratulations to Abbie Canty, Rachel Sargent, Caoilainn Culloo, and Anna Chute for representing Kerry in the U16 All Ireland B Championship Narrow loss against Carlow in a thrilling encounter

Minor Camogie

Challenging start for the young Minor Camogie team against Cillard

Encouraging to see older players returning after exams

Next fixture against Killarney at home on July 18th

Thanks to Cillard and referee Mike Hennessey

Intermediate Hurling

Parnells triumphs in the Intermediate Championship opener against Causeway Strong start with goals from Brian Lonergan and exceptional points Resilient defense limits Causeway’s scoring opportunities

Parnells dominates the game and emerges as 3-20 to 0-07 winners

Quarter-finals against Kilmoyley await Tralee Parnells Golf Classic

Inaugural golf classic on July 21st at Beaufort Golf Club to raise funds for the new Academy pitch in Pairc na Darach Upgrades needed for the pitch to accommodate hurling and camogie

Entry fee for a Team of 4 is €200 Sponsorship opportunities available for tees, greens, and prizes Support from local businesses, parents, and club supporters is crucial