Issue 28

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

- Faux Mystic

Join us in the Siamsa Courtyard for live rock music from upcoming Kerry band, Faux Mystic. Heavily influenced by the greats, their sound is reminiscent of bands like The Doors and Led Zepplin and guitar leads like Hendrix, SRV and Rory Gallagher.

Tickets: €10

Family Shark Show

FairyTale StageShow brings to life the song 'Baby Shark'. Venture into the deep blue sea and join Baby on the adventure of a life-time, preparing for his first day at school, with lots of exhilarating crowd interaction.

Tickets: €16/13, Family of 4 €46

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

Minister Foley confirms inclusion of Fixed Track Hoists in Housing Adaptation Grants

Minister for Education and Kerry

T.D, Norma Foley, has received confirmation that fixed track hoists will be included in the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability Schemes.

These schemes will now be used to cover the cost of installing a fixed track hoist. Funding of over €83 million is being made available by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for these grants in 2023.

Commenting Minister Foley said:

“The signing of regulations which secures the provision of funding for fixed track hoists is an important and positive development for many individuals and their carers. I am conscious the issue of fixed track hoists has been both challenging and stressful for many families across the country including County Kerry. I welcome the personal engagement of Minister Darragh O’Brien and commend the signing of regulations and availability of funding which will greatly enhance quality of life for many people.”

The Tralee Parnells Summer Camp with the County Intermediate Championship Cup V2

Tralee Parnells U15 players who represented Kerry in an inter-county blitz at the weekend

The Tralee Parnells Summer Camp with the County Intermediate Championship Cup

Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE: Drinks reception at Tralee Rugby Club fundraiser Event on Friday night at the marquee on their grounds for the 300 people attending, from left Emma Colivet, Annagh, Michelle O’Neill, Tralee and

ABOVE: Jessica Coffee, Milltown and on right Alicia Cumming, Killarney, glamour at Presentation Debs Milltown on Wednesday evening as young debutantes make their way to the Ballroom for dinner and dance at Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

ABOVE:Rugby stars entertain the hugh attendance at Tralee Rugby Club’s Gala fundraiser and dinner at the Club’s entertainment in the marquee on Club grounds on Friday night, from left Michelle O’Neill, Tralee, Grace O’Donnell, Tralee, Anne O’Neill and Melanie O’Donnell.

ABOVE: Tralee Rugby Club fundraiser Event on Friday night with a marquee for 300 people for dinner and dance, from left Ultan Dillane, Tralee, International Star with La Rochelle Club after winning the European Champions Cup for their Club, Untan began his career with Tralee Rugby Club, Alan Locke, Tralee, Michelle Naughton, Thomas Locke and Garry O’Donnell, Tralee.

ABOVE: Supporting Tralee Rugby Club Gala fundraising event with dinner and dance at the marquee on Club grounds in Ballyard on Friday night, from left Aisling Quilter, Tralee, Gideon and Laura De Swardt, Fenit.

ABOVE: Fr. Valitis Barasa, St. John’s Church Tralee, celebrated the annual Community Mass at Annagh cemetery on Friday night and is pictured with the Choir after Mass.

ABOVE: Tara Burke, Causeway and Jack Diggin, Lixnaw, attending their Debs dinner dance Causeway Comprehensive school at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Tuesday evening.

Julienne Spring-Heavey, Tralee.

ABOVE Enjoying the craic at Tralee Rugby Club fundraiser event on Friday night at the marquee on their grounds, from left Ciara Murphy, Clogherbrien, Tara Murphy, Eddie Murphy and Claire Salmon.

Speakeasy Speakeasy

Monday Nights in The Crosty Bar @ The Mall Tavern

TRALEE'S MOST EXCLUSIVE MONDAY NIGHT PARTY! STARTING AT 8PM, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US IN THE INTIMATE SURROUNDINGS OF THE CROSTY BAR AS WE WELCOME THE FINEST DJS IN TOWN TO PLAY FOR YOUR PLEASURE

Saturday August 12th from 8pm

THE DAN PADDY ANDY COME AND VISIT Festival

THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND IN LYREACROMPANE!

THU AUG 3RD TO MON AUG 7TH

LOADS FOR EVERYBODY TO SEE AND DO!

Storytelling & Cupan Tae with Seán O Sé and John Kinsella. Storytellers welcome.

Social dancing to seven bands – Including rising star, Jack Keogh from Wicklow - over the Bank Holiday weekend. Guided Bog Walk

5k/10K - Run/Walk

Kids Party Club

Its Festival No 25... its gonna be a good one!

WE LIKE TO CALL OUR FESTIVAL, 'IRELANDS REAL RURAL FESTIVAL'

and this year is special as its on the go for 25 years now and for the first time ever, its running for five days (Thurs to Bank Hol Monday) as we celebrate the life of renowned Matchmaker Dan Paddy Andy O Sullivan who also ran the famous 'Palladium' dance hall at the Renagowan Cross ( Dan Paddy Andy Crossroads!) Its going to be a feast of music, dancing and good craic! Proud to have welcomed some of the biggest names in Irish & Country music over the years, this year sees rising star Jack Keogh from Wicklow take the stage on Sunday evening, local favourites Heart & Soul play late on Saturday night and Marquee dancing on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon with Bernie Heaney from Kildare. Kicking things off on Thursday evening will be Storytelling with Sean & John and the Cupán Tae. The guided bog walk on Saturday is a must for families. Also the Kids puppet Club starts at 1.30pm on Saturday. Medals, Trophies and refreshments will be there for all on Sunday with the 5k/10k Walk /Run, just visit Eventbrite.ie to register .Really there's so much more happening so why not visit our Facebook page ..and we'll see you over the weekend!

Paudie McAuliffe

Mike Condon Sun

Jack Keogh on stage Sun

Dan Paddy Andy

Eddie Lee & Coffey Band

Guided Bog

Walking

Nora

Pizza-topped chicken

A delicious

Italian-inspired dinner idea, Slimming World pizza-topped chicken combines a succulent chicken breast with the taste of cheesy pizza

Ingredients

½ small red onion, finely chopped

½ red pepper, deseeded and chopped

1 small garlic clove, crushed

Low-calorie cooking spray

2 on-the-vine tomatoes, skinned and chopped

1 tbsp canned chopped tomatoes

1 tsp tomato purée

1 tsp dried oregano

1 skinless and boneless chicken breast

40g reduced-fat Cheddar, grated

1 cherry tomato, halved

1 tsp finely chopped fresh basil

Method

Put the onion, pepper and garlic in a small non-stick saucepan sprayed with low-calorie cooking spray and cook for a few minutes until so ened. Stir in the fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, tomato purée and oregano and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside. Preheat your oven to 220°C/fan 200°C/gas 7.

Cut the chicken breast in half horizontally, being careful not to cut it all the way through. Fold it open to create a butterfly shape. Spray a non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides. Put the chicken on a non-stick baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked.

Remove the chicken from the oven and spread the tomato mixture on top. Sprinkle over the cheese and put the cherry tomato on top. Cook for a further 5 mins, until the cheese melts. Sprinkle with the basil and serve hot, with Slimming World chips and a huge crispy salad.

Sharon's Slimming World

Tralee Pipe Band Hall

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

Contact Sharon 089-2201599 Sharon's Slimming World Tralee

Nora's Slimming World

Manor Retail Park

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

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

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

Ciss O Connor... RIP... Tributes flow for the little lady with the Big Heart!

Ciss , sadly passed away at her home in Kerins Park on 27th July 2023.

“She was always a cheerful and happy lady and always made time to stop and chat”.

Mary B

“She was an icon in Tralee, a super worker and always looking out for others.”

Fondly remembered for all the cups of tea in the Dome, the chats and the news of the town.” Deirdre

“She was so loved by the people in the town she only ever had good things to say .It would brighten my day meeting her.”..Katherina

“She was the happiest jolly person and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her”,..Mary

“She laughed so heartily. I always came away feeling the better of having met her.

Ciss was a wonderful woman. She had great stories and I think we all remember her time in the festival back stage looking after all the celebs with her cups of tea and sandwiches. Whether it was Gay Byrne, Brendan Grace or festival staff, she treated everyone the same and took no nonsense from anyone!!”...Gillian

A Gift of a Show from Mario/Mario Rosenstock Live at Siamsa Tíre

Siamsa Tíre announces that much-loved multi award winning satirist, mimic and comedian Mario Rosenstock is bringing his live show to Tralee on 20th October 2023. The creator and voice behind ‘Gift Grub’ on the Ian Dempsey breakfast show on today FM since 1999, Mario has sold over 500,000 comedy albums in Ireland while his one-man stage show ‘Mario Rosenstock Live’ has broken box office records selling over 200,000 tickets.

Mario Rosenstock always guarantees a night of superb entertainment so book your tickets early for what is sure to be a sell-out event! Tickets: €39 sold through Siamsa Box Office 066 7123055 or www.siamsatire.com

Chopins time has come ..as a new chapter unfolds!

“ Sadly on August 5th Saturday ( Tomorrow !) we are closing Chopin’s Cafe after 15 wonderful years.We want to thank you ,all our customers for your support and good company over the many years .It was a very hard decision to make. But we are not leaving the hospitality industry ! We have decided to concentrate and put our energies into our catering service ( check out Catering Tralee on FB ) going forward . Our Catering Menu has something for all kinds of events and occasions such as Birthdays, Christenings, Communions, Confirmations, Family Gatherings, Celebrations, Funerals, Private Parties, Office Parties ...and we offer free delivery in Tralee. Hopefully we will meet many of our customers and old friends in the future,

Monika and Adam

This Weekend ...Féile Lughnasadh, Milltown- Dé Danann and Much More, All Free and Open Air!

Féile Lughnasadh returns to Milltown this weekend, once again providing a free, family-friendly festival of the very best in trad, all free and open air in the town square. “Milltown is definitely the place to be this August Bank Holiday weekend”, explained organiser Owen O’Shea. “Dé Danann are a huge act and we are delighted to have them play in Milltown.” Dé Danann play on Saturday night, while Pólca 4 play Friday night and The Four Winds play Sunday night, all on the gig rig. Music sessions will continue in the local bars and at Club Lughnasadh in the square. The festival kicks off on Thursday night with the “Singing Club”, a huge Milltown favourite which will be in The Plough Bar. Friday will feature the parade and bonfire

and all are invited to take part. This invokes the ancient Celtic harvest festival traditions which inspire the Lughnasadh celebrations in Milltown ‘Quest and Thrive’ will be providing holistic therapy on Saturday. Sunday promises to be a great family day with the ever-popular outdoor ceilí, as well as Food and Craft Market, storytelling fun with the Crafty Cailleach, magic with Steve and the Street Entertainment Competition, with €500 in prizes, so be sure to look up registration on facebook. Vincent Prendergast said, “This festival is truly unique, being totally free and open air, giving everyone opportunities to experience the best of music.” Amanda Courtney encouraged all planning to attend to help the festival. “We’ve an iDonate crowdfunding initiative, so look us

up and donate what you can”, said Amanda. “We’re also selling tickets for a ride-on lawnmower, so buy

one and you could be lucky!” Don’t miss this fantastic August Weekend festival!

Defeat at the death for Kerry FC as Harps take 3 points home to Donegal

Kerry FC faced Finn Harps in a League of Ireland match after a successful fundraiser for Comfort for Chemo and in memory of John Doyle. The previous encounters between the two teams ended in draws, so both sides were eager to secure a victory. In their last meeting, the match ended 0-0 in Donegal. The first half was tight, with both teams struggling to create clearcut chances due to solid defensive systems. Finn Harps had the best chance with a free-kick that was well saved by Kerry’s goalkeeper. As the half progressed, Harps started to control the play and earned several set pieces.

The second half began at a faster

pace, and Kerry FC had their first significant opportunity, but the shot was saved by Harps’ debutant keeper. However, Ryan Flood scored for Harps from inside the box, breaking the deadlock. Harps came close to doubling their lead, but Kerry’s Ethan Kos made a crucial block. Kerry tried to mount a comeback, and with just four minutes left, Sam Aladesanusi scored from a corner to level the game. However, it was heartbreak for Kerry as Harps’ substitute Billy Banda scored a late winner with a header. Kerry’s goalkeeper Lee Axworthy was sent off after the final whistle following an altercation.

Despite the disappointment, Kerry must regroup for their upcoming matches against Waterford FC and

Cobh Ramblers. photo credit to Adam Kowalczyk.

Free Information Session For 2023 Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest Event Organisers

The Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest, scheduled from 7th to 14th October 2023, invites previous and new event organisers to participate in this year’s activities. The fest focuses on empowering people to practice the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connect, Give, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Be Active, while also raising awareness of available supports in the Kerry community.

To achieve its goal of hosting over 80 free mental health and wellbeing events, the fest relies on the support of organizations and qualified individuals within the community.

Event organisers can register their events on the fest’s new website until Thursday 31st August.

An online information session will be held on Wednesday 9th August 2023 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am, covering the fest’s overview, benefits of being an event organiser, past event examples, website usage demonstration, and a Q&A session. The session is suitable for first-time organizers and those with previous experience.

To register for the session, use the link https://forms.gle/ wKsNAyXFKbY8MELx7 or visit the Kerry Mental Health &

Wellbeing Fest website at https:// kerrymentalhealthandwellbeingfest. com/.

Event hosting applications can be submitted through the website, and any inquiries can be directed to kerrymhwfest20@gmail.com.

The Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest is a collaborative effort involving various organizations, including Connecting for Life Kerry, Healthy Kerry, Kerry County Council, Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership, Health Promotion & Improvement Department HSE, NEWKD, SKDP, Kerry Mental Health Association,

183 Kerry projects to get €297k under the Community Enhancement Programme

Minister for Education and Kerry

T.D, Norma Foley, has welcomed €297,037 for 183 projects across Kerry under the Community Enhancement Programme. The range of projects include Tidy Towns groups , Sports clubs , Mens Sheds and Community Groups . The 2022 Community Enhancement Programme was launched in November 2022 with funding of €10 million available. €100,000 of this funding was ring-fenced specifically to support Women’s Sheds. The key theme of the fund is to support groups, particularly

in disadvantaged areas, with their energy bills, as well as with improvements to their facilities. Commenting Minister Foley said, “The funding announced today is all about giving a helping hand to our local groups and clubs with their energy costs, insurance costs, utility bills and improvements to facilities.

“These grants can make a big difference in allowing local community organisations to carry out much needed works in their area.

“I would like to thank all our community volunteers for their fantastic work and Kerry County

Council for their assistance in administering this fund.”

Jigsaw Kerry, Munster Technological University/Kerry, KDYS, Kerry Family Resource Centres, MTU Students Union, and Kerry Volunteer Centre.

The Austin Stacks Minor team defeated West Kerry on Tuesday evening in wet and challenging conditions in Lispole, and have qualified for the quarter finals. Final score: Austin Stacks 3-16 West Kerry 0-8.

“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!

“The warrior queen has passed across the great divide my friends to be with her son and Mammy. No one on earth could sing like her in my humble opinion. May the great spirit hold you in the hollow of her hand Sister “

...Damien Dempsey

Photo of Listowel Arms hotel proud owner Bernard O’Callaghan (right in black suit) taken at a training session prior to the 1965 All Ireland final while playing for his beloved Kerry.

The 13th Annual Car Honda 50 Run, organised by Ballymacelligott Vintage Club, will be held on Sunday, August 6th. As with previous years, this year’s event will again begin with a Cars and Coffee meet-up from 9:30am at Ó Riada’s Bar Restaurant in Ballymacelligott.

Ssshhh....Word on the street ,,,,the Boss for Cork and Kilkenny next year !

Another great one from artist Mike O Donnell !

DECORATE YOUR GARDEN WITH ORNAMENTAL LOW MAINTENANCE HIGH PLEASURE GRASSES

The perfect foliage companion for oral perennial and season bedding. Adds sound and movement to planting areas.

Plant in mix borders, best planted individually or in regular groups, ideal in full sun or partial shade in well drained soil. There's a superb range of ornamental grass varieties to grow, with compact types ideal for pots and raised beds, tall slender ones for use as screens, moisture-loving grasses for pond edges and boggy soil. Some ornamental grasses tolerate drought.

Carex in var.

There’s a wide range of Carex species and varieties with leaf colours, including gold or white-variegated foliage, olive-green and bronze, this is one of the most popular varieties, also suited to container growing.

Uncinia ‘Rubra’

Rounded clump of leaves that are reddish brown to orange-brown, ideal for the edge of a border.

Festuca glauca

This grass has beautiful silvery blue leaves, complemented by short green ower spikes that gradually fade to straw-brown. Grow it in a gravel garden or container in full sun. The ideal plant for coastal planting.

Imperata cylindrica, red baron

This deciduous perennial grass has striking leaves topped with blood-red, the colouring developing on the tips and spreading down the green stem. Grow in full sun or light shade, in rich, moisture retentive soil. In cold areas, protect with a thick winter mulch.

Cortaderia,selloana ‘Pumila’

A large, clump-forming evergreen compact grass is a popular garden favourite, bearing tall plumes of silvery owers above a clump of mid-green foliage in late summer. Cortaderia selleona is a larger variety. This is also an ideal coastal grass.

Come visit up in Ballyseedy and see our exquisite range of grasses.

Bernie Falvey

Kayaking taster sessions for women as part of HER Outdoors Week!

HER Outdoors week returns this August, celebrating our waterways with kayaking taster sessions for adventurous women. Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership aims to inspire more females to embrace the outdoors and stay active.

Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership has teamed up with Listowel Kayak Club and Kerry Canoe Club to offer beginner kayaking taster sessions. These sessions are suitable for women with or without prior water experience and aim to introduce them to kayaking. The events will be held on August 19th in Listowel and August 20th in Killorglin, with three time

slots available on both days (10:00, 12:15, and 14:30). All necessary equipment will be provided, and the cost is €10 per person (plus booking fee). Participants must be over 18 years old. Limited spaces are available, so early registration is encouraged.

Maeve Ryan from Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership said, “These taster sessions are a wonderful opportunity for women to try a new activity, meet new people, and stay active in nature on the water. It’s a chance to step out of your comfort zone and potentially join a local kayaking club afterward.” For further details, visit Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership’s

social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also reach out to Maeve at

La Plaza Tapas in the Square, Tralee has got them all talking!

“Had such a lovely girlie evening here for tapas and cocktails. . Perfect spot for groups or date night. 5 out of 5 ! “....Dara

“The food was fresh and lovely the atmosphere was great i love the décor and the vibe of the place it was so relaxed and chilled place. .. and the cocktails were amazing ...I’m coming back !” .....Iam

“Incredible food and service! We had such a fantastic evening in La Plaza and can’t wait to return again soon.”...

Caitriona

“As someone who visits Spain a few times a year it’s lovely to have a place in Tralee doing tapas. Food was delicious, Would highly recommend”...Eileen

Rockies C’s give A-rated performance over Pats!

Good team performance from Austin Stacks C team on home soil last evening. Captain was Joe

jersey. Austin Stacks ‘C’ 4-11 St. Pats Blennerville 1-11..Photos Adrienne McLoughlin

or call 087 627 2761.

Looby. Celsius Man of Match was Jack Doyle in the no. 15

BIG FARM

A Texan rancher comes to Ireland and meets a Kerry farmer. The Texan says, “Takes me a whole goddam day to drive from one side of my ranch to the other.”

The Kerry farmer says, “Ah sure, I know, sir. We have tractors like that over here too.”

JOB DONE

A Spanish singer chatting on television used the word ‘manana’. When asked what that meant, he said it means “maybe the job will be done to-morrow, maybe the next day, maybe the day after that, next week, next month or next year. Who cares?” An Irishman in the conversation, Shay Brennan, was then asked if there’s an Irish equivalent. “No. In Ireland we don’t have a word to describe that level of urgency”

WHERE IS MULLIGAN?

Two Irishmen met and one said to the other, “Have ye seen Mulligan lately, Pat?”

Pat said, “Well, I have and I haven’t.”

His friend asked, “well what d’ye mean by that?”

Pat said, “It’s like this, y’see…I saw a chap who I thought was Mulligan, and he saw a chap that he thought was me. And when we got up to one another…it was neither of us.”

OUR HOUSE

Murphy was selling his house, and put the matter in an agent’s hands. The agent wrote up a sales blurb for the house that made wonderful reading.

After Murphy read it, he turned to the agent and asked, “Have I got all you say there?”

The agent said, Certainly ye have…Why do you ask?

Murphy replied, cancel the sale, the place sounds grand to me

OHH MY GOD!

O’Connell was staggering home with a small Paddy in his back pocket when he slipped and fell heavily. Struggling to his feet, he felt something wet running down his leg. “Please, God,” he implored, “let it be blood!”

FRIDAY NIGHT

Late one Friday in Dublin, a policeman spotted a man

driving very erratically. He pulled the man over and asked him if he had been drinking that evening.

‘’Aye, so I have. ‘Tis Friday, you know, so me and the lads stopped by the pub where I had six or seven pints. And then there was something called ‘Happy Hour’ and they served these mar-gar-itos which are quite good. I had four or five o’ those. Then I had to drive me friend Mike home and o’ course I had to go in for a couple of Guinness -- couldn’t be rude, ye know. Then I stopped on the way home to get another bottle for later...’’ And the man fumbled around in his coat until he located his bottle of whiskey, which he held up for inspection. The officer sighed, and said, ‘’Sir, I’m afraid I’ll need you to step out of the car and take a breathalyzer test.’’

‘’Why? Don’t ye believe me?’’

A WIFE ASKS HER HUSBAND IF SHE WERE TO DIE, WOULD HE REMARRY?...

and her husband says “yes I would remarry I like living a married life and spending time with someone else. The wife gets uncomfortable and proceeds to ask “ well would you let her live in our house?” And the husband says “yes I’d let her live here there’s nothing wrong with this house.” That worried the wife more, so then she asks “well would you let her sleep in our bed?” And the husband says “yes I like my bed and I don’t want to get rid of it I’d let her sleep in it.” This only makes the wife more worried so she feels compelled to say “well at least promise me you will never let her use my golf clubs.” The husband say “don’t worry she will never use your clubs, she’s left handed.”

LAST NIGHT, MY WIFE GOT MAD AT ME FOR KICKING SOME ICE CUBES UNDER THE REFRIGERATOR... but now it’s just water under the fridge.

SPACES AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK (AUG 7TH) IN BOTH OUR SUMMER CAMP & TEEN CAMP! OUR LAST CAMP ON AUG 14TH IS NEARLY FULL!

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 )

“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!

the

at

Marie Costello and her daughter Laura from Ardfert who were well prepared for the rain at Croke Park on Sunday.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

The legendary Pat Carroll from Ballyduff with his grandson Corey also committee members Jack O Connor and Johnny O Sullivan at the Abbeydorney Vintage-Rally on Saturday.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

A smiling Derek Kidney at Tralee Town on Friday as he was hoping to sell buntings ahead of the All Ireland football final.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

Early arrivals at the Brandon Hotel Tralee for a discussion on the hunger strikers of the early 80s were Eamon O Halloran from Ballyheigue with former Kerry Sinn Fein T.D. Martin Ferris also Carol and Ger O Shea with Ger Collins.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

Lets get behind the Kerry Ladies ! COYGIG !

Congrats to Tralee Parnells ...Intermediate Hurling Champions!

Enjoying

lovely surroundings

Lohercannon on Friday evening were local man Donal Brosnan with his sister Mary also Paul Maguire.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

The Winner takes it all !

TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

KERINS O’RAHILLYS GAA NOTES

Seniors:

Two-week break before Senior Club Championship group stages.

First game against Rathmore on 12th August at Fitzgerald Stadium (5 pm). Dr. Crokes and Dingle are the other teams in the group.

Div 6:

Concluded campaign with a comprehensive win over St. Michael’s Foilmore (5-15 to 1-11).

Impressive performance throughout the competition under Barry O’Shea and Denis Hanafin.

Thanks to the players for their commitment and enjoyment.

Ladies Football: Congratulations to Kerry ladies and Declan Quill for securing a place in the All Ireland final.

Support the team on August 13th in Croke Park.

U14 Girls:

Won quarter-final of division 4 Co. league against Currow. Preparing for semis against Na Gaeil or Dingle.

U16 Girls:

More football to come with U15 and U17 championship and Town league. Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday.

Minor Ladies:

Reignited league campaign with a win over Legion.

Playing beautiful football and preparing to host Kilcummin.

Senior Ladies:

Strong win against Glenflesk in Donal Curtin Cup.

Drawn against Fossa in the semifinal. CONDOLENCES

We in Strand Road and the surrounding community extend our sympathies to the family and friends of Mary Corridon ( née Griffin) , Knockmoyle.

Mary’s son Tony is our current senior club secretary, her daughter in law Nora our juvenile PRO and Mary’s grandchildren Anna, Emily, Aoibhinn, Nicola and Eoin all play football with us.

May Mary’s gentle soul rest in peace.

AUSTIN STACK CLUB:

All-Ireland SF Champions: Dublin clinches the title after a thrilling final against Kerry.

Kerry and Dublin now hold a combined total of 69 Senior titles out of 136 Finals played since 1887 (Kerry 38; Dublin 31).

Senior Football:

Historic season for the club as they play outside the Senior County Championship for the first time in 106 years.

Face Ballydonoghue in the Co. Intermediate Championship on 12th Aug in Listowel.

Junior B Football:

Impressive run in the Tralee/St.

Brendan’s League with wins against John Mitchels and Ballymac.

Drew with Kerins O’Rahillys in a thrilling third-round match.

Minor Football:

A hard-fought victory against the strong East Kerry team.

Upcoming match against West Kerry in RD 3.

Camogie: Football Camp Announcement

Our club’s annual football camp is set to run from August 8th to August 12th. Young Gaelic footballers aged 4 to 13 years are all invited to join. No advance booking needed; everyone is welcome!

Under 11 Football

More Football-For-Fun next Sunday (6th August) at 10.50 am in Caherslee. All are welcome!

Under 13 Football

Central League action resumed for both A and B teams.

Excitement builds for the B team’s Central League semi-final opponents announcement.

U13 Central League Division 1: AdeS A: 2-5; JM A: 3-12 (Thursday’s match report).

U13 Central League: Na Gaeil B: 1-7; AdeS B: 3-16 (match report).

Under 15 Football

After a busy period of Central League games, the U15 teams had a welldeserved break.

Upcoming fundraisers: Sponsorship/ raffle cards and a table quiz on August 11th.

Under 17 Football

Congratulations to our minors who had an exciting match against East Kerry, with a final score of AdeS: 1-11; East Kerry: 2-9.

JOHN MITCHELS GAA CLUB NOTES

Congrats to Kerry Senior Ladies: Kerry Senior Ladies triumph over Mayo, securing a spot in the All-Ireland Senior ladies final against Dublin.

Saluting Kerry Senior Men: A massive shoutout to Kerry senior men for a remarkable year.

John Mitchels’ Senior Men’s team battled Ardfert in the County League, ending in a draw.

Promoted to Division 2, the team faces Desmonds in the Co. Intermediate Championship on Aug 12th.

Dominating the Donal Curtin Cup: Senior Ladies, John Mitchels 3-04, Listowel Emmets 1-09. A hard-fought victory showcasing the team’s determination and skill.

Under 14 Girls Duel:

A competitive match as John Mitchels Green met Dr Crokes. Despite a strong effort, the home team clinched victory.

Under 16 Girls’ Persistence: Dedicated training sessions continue to enhance skills.

Welcoming newcomers to join the team.

Under 13 Boys: Gold team’s tough match against Rahilly’s ends in defeat. Green team’s splendid effort leads to victory against Austin Stacks.

Under 15 Boys’ District Championship: Focus shifts to district championship, with the central league resuming in September.

ST PATS GAA NOTES

Juvenile Academy on a Break: The Juvenile Academy takes a break until August 13th, allowing coaches, players, and parents to enjoy the Kerry

games.

U13’s training for their last group game in the central league against Castlegregory.

Match scheduled for Tuesday, Aug 1st at 7 pm in Blennerville.

U15s celebrated a great win against Milltown/Castlemaine.

A break now to prepare for the county championship.

St Brendan’s U15s in Action: St Brendan’s U15s face Eoghan Rua in the county championship on Wednesday, 7 pm in Blennerville.

St Brendan’s Minors’ Challenge: St Brendan’s Minors take on Kenmare Shamrocks in the Keane’s SuperValu Minor Football County Championship on Wednesday, 7.30 pm in Churchill. Cheers to Kerry Ladies for their victory against Mayo in the TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship Semi Final.

BALLYMACELLIGOTT

GAA CLUB NOTES

Senior Teams:

Championship campaign for Senior Men starting soon; updates on social media. Senior Ladies secured a Division Two Donal Curtin semi-final with a 1-10 to 1-4 home victory over ISG. Clubmates involved in the All-Ireland Ladies Minor B final between Kerry and Sligo, with players and management representing Ballymac.

County Senior Teams:

Congratulations to the Kerry Ladies on a fantastic win.

Hard luck to the Kerry Senior Men’s team against Dublin.

Minor Ladies: Best of luck to the Ballymac players and management involved in the U18B Championship final against Sligo.

Coiste na nÓg:

U15 Boys had a Division 1 Central Region match against Na Gael, with notable scorers including Michael Quirke and Graham West.

U12 Ladies had a match against Rathmore, showing great effort despite the loss.

Under 9 Boys played Rathmore, demonstrating impressive skills and teamwork.

Academy:

Academy session held with strong support for the county teams, Cul Camp.

Bus Trip to Support Kerry: Ballymac intends to run a bus to support the Minor Ladies’ All-Ireland final against Sligo on August 5th in Nenagh.

TRALEE PARNELLS SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

Tralee Parnells made history, winning the County Kerry Intermediate Hurling Championship for the first time. The final took place at Austin Stack Park, where Parnells defeated St Brendans of Ardfert with a scoreline of 0:19 to 1:6. The squad’s experience from winning

the North Kerry under 21 cup in previous years proved crucial in this campaign.

A remarkable achievement, highlighting the club’s significant development strides since its re-establishment in 2012.

U15 Kerry Camogie:

Congratulations to the Parnells players who represented Kerry U15’s in an intercounty Camogie blitz in Laois. The team played matches against Waterford, Laois, and two Dublin teams, showcasing their talent and commitment.

U15 Kerry Hurling:

Brian Reidy and David Sargent of Tralee Parnells played for Kerry in the U15 Hurling clash with Limerick. Kerry secured a thrilling win of 2-11 to 2-09, progressing to the semi-final of the John Doyle Cup.

Summer Camp Success:

The summer camp hosted by Tralee Parnells was a great success, attracting boys and girls from all age groups. The senior squad’s presence with the County Intermediate Cup on the last day added to the excitement.

A heartfelt thank you to the camp coaches, volunteers, and David Brick for organizing the camp.

Kingdom Swimming Club Shines at Irish Youth & Senior Championship

The Irish Youth & Senior Championship held at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin marked the conclusion of the swimming season.

Kingdom Swimming Club demonstrated exceptional performances, with swimmers achieving massive personal bests and securing impressive medals.

Outstanding Achievements:

Medal Winners: Team Captain Cian Mason (200m Fly) and Liam O’Connor (Silver in 800m Freestyle and Bronze in 1500m Freestyle).

A Finals: Cian Mason, Jack Hutchinson, and Liam O’Connor.

B Finals: Maire O’Sullivan.

Top 3 National Highest Improvement Certificates: Clodagh McNamara, Maire O’Sullivan, Darragh Casey, and Liam O’Connor.

Acknowledgments:

Special thanks to the dedicated coaches, including Head Coach John Edwards and the Summer Nationals coaching team (Ger, Erin, Nigel, Oisin & Spela), for their hard work.

Appreciation to the supportive parents who made this incredible experience possible for all the swimmers. The club looks forward to reconvening in September for more swimming excellence.

Full ground works

Kerbing / patios

Brick paving

Concrete driveways

Block work / boundary walls

Sheds / garages

Call Tim for free quote:

087 1163090

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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. B.E.

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. J.E.

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. B.C.

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. B.S.

Area Mass at Curraheen Lár on Tuesday 8th August at 7PM Everyone welcome.