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This role will be responsible for day-to-day activities within the Finance function Including:

• Managing and processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, staff expenses and bank transactions

• Ensuring timely, accurate journal entries in Sage

• Reconciling bank accounts, debtors, and creditors accounts

• Ensuring all invoices are duly authorised and classified prior to posting to ledgers

• Collating, checking and processing information for the monthly payroll

• Ensuring all documentation required by Revenue and other government bodies are completed and filed on a timely basis

• Preparing ad hoc reports and general administration as required

The successful applicant must:

• Be highly motivated and a self-starter

• Have 3-5 years' experience in a similar role running the daily finance operations of a small business

• Be proficient with Sage accountancy software or similar and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel /Word

• Have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Have excellent time management, organisational and communication skills

International Children’s Games Presentation by Norma Foley

Kingdom Swimming Club Swimmers who participated in the International Children’s Games 2022 in Coventry, together With Head Coach , Ger McDonnell , were all presented with Certificates of Achievement from Norma Foley TD last week in recognition of their performance at the Games. Congratulations to Zala, Laurel, Lily May & Rachel who represented the county and country so Well on an International Level.

ABOVE: Tralee Rugby Club Juniors U8 training at John Mitchells GAA Sports Cpmplex on Sunday.

ABOVE: Tralee Rugby Club Juniors U 6 training at John Mitchells GAA Sports Complex on Sunday.

ABOVE: John Mitchells GAA Golf Classic, Brid McElligott chairperson John Mitchells GAA Club launching their Golf Classic which is going ahead on Friday 23rd September in Beaufort Golf Club, pictured with Junior Golfers and Footballers at the launch on Sunday, from left adults George Low, Fergus Foley, Chairperson Brid McElligott, Anthony McElligott, Brendan O'Mahony and Declan Connolly.

ABOVE: The Dominican pilgrims on the road to the Grotto at Ballyheigue for Mass on Our Lady's birthday, leaving Holy Cross Dominican Church at 6am arriving at Ballyheigue Grotto at 10am, led by David Lucid and and Bobby Moyles and Monsignor Tom Crean, pictured for refreshments in Ardfert before leaving for Ballyheigue.

ABOVE: Brendan Brosnan, Knocknagoshel, and Mike cahill, Abbeyfeale, and both members of Abbeyfeale, Cycling Club take part in the 25 km Munster Cycling Trial Championship and Round 4 National Time series from John Mitchells GAA Sports Complex on Saturday.

ABOVE: New Apartment block begins to rise at Mitchells Road, Tralee, in view of Austin Stacks GAA Park.

ABOVE: Sean and Berdien Driscoll, Waterville, and members of Killarney Cycling Club, taking part in the Munster Cycling Trial Championship and Round 4 National Time series from John Mitchells GAA Sports Complex on Saturday.

Great action shots from Stacks v West Kerry

Kerry Senior County Championship 2022 Austin Stacks 2-13 v West Kerry 1-08

Photos: Adam Kowalczyk

Constituency Office: 1 Bridge Place, Tralee Co. 066 716 9052 Norma.Foley@oireachtas.ie

Plan your Culture Night 2022

Culture Night is back and Kerry has a packed programme to celebrate!

On Friday 23 September, events will take place across Ireland as part of Culture Night. Culture Night is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland and Kerry County Council. Everyone, everywhere, is invited on the night to discover and celebrate all that our culture is today. It is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity, and the arts. All events are free.

Kerry will be host to a programme of events on the night that offers something for everyone. The Cathaoirleach of Kerry, Councillor John Francis Flynn, looks forward to the night; “I encourage everyone to explore the e-brochure for Culture Night Kerry and see what surprises await them for Friday September 23. It will be a great night for Kerry so be sure to be a part of it.”

In Killarney, try something new with Free Acting Classes

in West End House and singing or art workshops in ANAM, Killarney’s Arts and Cultural Centre. Hear a poem at in the Government Offices on New Road with Eileen Sheehan and John W. Sexton at A Gathering of Poets. At Saint Mary’s Church, join the journey of music, song, and fusion at Kampala to Killarney.

This year’s programme has a greater focus on late night events through additional support by the Arts Council. Late night events are scheduled for after 9pm. Street spectacles, fire shows, and gigs are all a part of the programme.

As the evening light fades in Tralee, three of Ireland’s most skilled fire performers will light up the night in the Island of Geese with their performance of Firestorm. The night-time activity will continue in Tralee Town Square with a programme of outdoor short film screenings for Square Screenings with Kerry International Film Festival. In Parklands, join the celebrations of the autumn

equinox with druids, DJs, fire and music as part of Awaken Mabon – Awaken Youth.

Across Kerry there will be celebrations of the talent and traditions we share and opportunities to discover something new.

Celebrate with the Best of Sliabh Luachra Culture in Tureencahill Community Centre. Enjoy performances by Knocknagoshel Spike Players. See the Wren Boys in Listowel Square. Dance

in Centenary Hall in Mercy Mounthawk Secondary School Tralee with CÉILÍ Afro Dabke Ukraine.

It’s one night for all. Plan your night with the e-brochure for Kerry’s Culture Night 2022 on the Arts Office website or by following the link; www. kerrycoco.ie/arts/culture-night/

All events are free but may require booking. To see the full Culture Night programme please visit www.culturenight.ie

I am making my way through menopause and my upper arms are getting very loose and wobbly.

I am a regular gym goer but nothing I am doing seems to be helping my arms. Is this due to menopause and what can I do to improve the situation? Sue.

Hi Sue, Menopause is associated with a natural decline in oestrogen which increases visceral fat mass and decreases bone mass density, muscle mass and strength.

Wobbly upper arms are those flaps of skin that hang down and swing along with every arm movement, also known as bingo wings. This can happen to anyone of any gender. However, since men have an average of 10 to 15 percent more muscle mass, bingo wings primarily affect women starting at a younger age.

Bingo wings can be helped with a skin tightening treatment at the CHRC in the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee. It is F.D.A. approved, painless and non-surgical with zero downtime. This procedure is powered by innovation which rejuvenates the appearance of the skin safely and comfortably by heating the tissue under the skin’s surface. This triggers the natural production of collagen and elastin, the key building blocks of healthy, tight and youthful skin. The result is an effortlessly tighter and smoother looking skin.

Kellihers Garage Central league U13 final.

Mitchels take the final. Austin Stacks Team amber 3-04 v John Mitchels 2-14 in Connolly park last weekend photos by Adam Kowalczyk

Mary O Donnell, Brand Representative

620 Kerry volunteers join record breaking Big Beach Clean 2022

Clean Coasts received overwhelming support and commitment from Kerry volunteers and communities for the Big Beach Clean weekend took place between 16th and 18th September.

The Big Beach Clean is an annual call to action that runs as part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), operated internationally by Ocean Conservancy and invites communities and volunteers around the country to remove litter from around the Irish coast after the end of the bathing season. Once more, volunteers were asked to join the call to action, no matter how far from the coast. Statistics show that the number one cause of marine litter is litter dropped in towns and cities and getting involved in the Big Beach Clean has been a way for residents of non-coastal counties to help prevent litter entering our waterways tackle the problem at its source.

This year, a record number of over 500 clean-ups were organised by volunteers who removed over 63 tonnes of litter nationwide.

In Kerry, 28 groups banded together to host cleanups removing an estimated 3.5 tonnes of litter. Among these groups, we were joined by

Maharees Conservation Association, Littor Strand Clean Coasts Group, Fenit National School, Rinn Rua Beach Watch and other groups, individuals, households and businesses. These groups tackled litter in different locations such as Inch Beach, Castlegregory, Littor Strand, Fenit, Banna, Tralee, Ventry and more.

18 pupils from Fenit NS joined the Big Beach Clean on Fenit Beach, on Saturday 17th September, hosting a beach clean and filling in the Clean Coasts marine litter data card to join the International Coastal Cleanup citizen science project.

Clean Coasts group Maharees Heritage and Conservation organised a beach clean at Brandon Bay on Sunday 18th September, and were joined by volunteers from other areas and groups, including Fahamore and Kilshannig. The group covered the area between west of Clocha Dubha and the Grotto and recorded their litter data online. So far, data collected from the International Coastal Cleanup have informed policy in a number of areas, leading to laws banning the use of plastic grocery bags; prohibiting smoking-related litter; encouraging the use

of reusable bags; prohibiting mass balloon releases; and prohibiting foam food and beverage takeaway containers.

Cully and Sully supported the initiative again this year. Cullen Allen (Cully) said, ““We were delighted with yet another amazing Big Beach Clean weekend. The Clean Coasts staff and volunteers were fantastic across the weekend, although we know many are out every weekend of the year. not just Big Beach Clean weekend. So Thank You all. This is one of our favourite initiatives across the year and it was so heartwarming to see

Action from the EA Sports League of Ireland u-14s

the great turn out yet again for 2022.”

Clean Coasts and Cully and Sully have also teamed up to create some resources to help people educate themselves on which household items are recyclable, which ones aren't and how to correctly dispose of rubbish in your home as well as rubbish found on the beach. If you’re curious about recycling basics, common beach finds and how to dispose of them, what happens to our waste, stats on recycling in Ireland and more, head to recycling webpage at: https://cleancoasts.org/how-torecycle/

at KDL Mounthawk Park last weekend Kerry FC v Treaty Utd Kerry won 3-2 Photos by Adam Kowalczyk

from The Chamber Alliance

Calling All Trad Enthusiasts

By Georgie Downes

If you play an instrument, or sing, or if you have just begun your journey into the trad scene and have always wanted to perform with a group of fellow enthusiasts, now is your chance. Tomorrow night (Sep 23rd) is National Culture Night and Siamsa Tíre will be hosting two very special traditional-music events: one for beginners and the other for those will a little more experience under their belts. Siamsa Tíre’s Young Curator, Mairtín O’Cathasaigh promises a a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for musicians and singers who are interested in sharing their skills and songs with others. The night’s

line-up will also include a concert with ceoltóirí traidisiúnta Deirdre Millane, Róisín Comer and Danny Collins.

For beginners who fancy a jam, be there for 7.30pm and for the more experienced players, the second session kicks off at 9pm. open to musicians, singers and trad enthusiasts alike.

Culture Night is supported

and funded by Kerry County Council, Arts Council of Ireland and Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht,

Ornua, KerryGold owner, launches 2023 Graduate Programme

Ornua, proud owner of Kerrygold – Ireland’s only billion-euro food brand – has launched its search for the organisation’s next generation of leaders through its 2023 Graduate Programme.

Commencing September 2023, the Ornua Graduate Programme has been specifically designed to equip high-performing graduates with the business skills and experience needed to excel in one of Ireland’s leading international food businesses.

The programme, which is now welcoming applications, is seeking applicants for a range of permanent roles across key business functions including: ICT; Sales and Marketing; Supply Chain and Logistics; Manufacturing and Engineering; Finance; Commercial; and Operations.

Successful applicants will have the unique opportunity to develop their careers by gaining international experience, with positions offered in Germany, Nigeria, Spain, the UK, and the US (Chicago), as well as locally in

Ireland.

As part of the programme, which includes structured rotations with exposure to multiple disciplines and business units, successful candidates will also benefit from guided mentorship from senior leaders within the business. Several of the coop’s current senior leaders – including John Jordan, CEO of Ornua – began their careers with Ornua as graduates.

In addition to taking part in critical project work and receiving real responsibilities, candidates on the programme will also participate in continued professional development through a mix of structured classroom training and self-directed learning modules.

Majella Darcy, Chief People Officer, Ornua commented: “We are delighted to once more welcome applications from passionate graduates who are keen to begin their career journey within the food industry by joining a diverse, international business like Ornua. For 61 years, Ornua

has brought world-class Irish dairy to consumers around the globe and key to that success story has been our strong pipeline of outstanding talent. We are committed to nurturing the careers of our people at all levels of the business, and through our industryleading graduate programme, we aim to leverage the deep knowledge within our business to shape the next generation

Sports and Media. This is a free event and is suitable for all ages.

of talent.”

The Ornua Graduate Programme is accepting applications until 21st October 2022, with successful applicants taking up their position in Autumn of 2023.

To learn more or apply for the 2023 Ornua Graduate programme, visit www. earlycareers.ornua.com

Family Carers Ireland Welcomes Pension Milestone

Family Carers Ireland has welcomed recent announced changes by Minister Heather Humphrey’s to the State Pension system in Ireland which will see an enhanced State Pension provision for long-term carers introduced from January 2024.

Catherine Cox, Head of Communications and Policy, Family Carers Ireland said: “The announcement today will bring some welcome comfort to many family carers. For many years we have lobbied for an equitable State Pension system that recognises rather than penalises family carers, and values the immense ‘contribution’ they make through their years of caregiving, in the same way we value social insurance ‘contributions’ paid through PRSI. We welcome the announcement of a guaranteed pension for longterm family carers who have cared for more than 20 years, and the introduction of a Total Contributions Approach which offers better protections to carers caring for shorter periods. We await clarification

on the finer details of this announcement but commend Minister Humphreys for taking this very significant positive step forward in addressing the pension anomaly that has for decades disadvantaged long term family carers.

“This reform represents an important acknowledgement of the invaluable role family carers play in our society, together with the recently announced dormant accounts funding to support carers in accessing training, education and employment. However, for those carers who cannot work or study due to their caring commitment, we sincerely hope that family carers will continue to be at the front of Government’s mind with the budget next week as they seek to address the cost-ofliving crisis and consider those most adversely affected.

“Family carers are particularly vulnerable to all types of rising costs due to the inadequacy of financial supports available to them and costs that they simply cannot cut back on without affecting the safety and comfort of the person

Tralee/St Brendan's Senior Championship Draw

At the recent CCC meeting of the Tralee/ St Brendan's Boards the draw was made for the Tralee/St Brendan's Senior Championship. The format for this year's Championship is Changed from previous years. 2 clubs are to be seeded straight to the Semi Final. These 2 clubs are Austin Stacks and Kerins O Rahilly's. The remaining 6 will contest Round 1. The Draw is and first name team has home advantage. It is Knock-out competition. Dates to follow soon. The fixtures are ; Ballymac v Churchill, Ardfert v John Mitchels, Na Gaeil v St Pat's

they care for. Many family carers have no way of meeting the rising costs and face extremely difficult decisions that are keeping them up at night. Without targeted support, too many carers and the people they care for will be pushed further into poverty, impacting their quality of life which is why we have called for the Carers Allowance to be increased to a minimum of €325 per week and for the means test to be abolished.” “We are also calling on the Government to urgently address the gross inadequacy of children’s disability

services by extending the NTPF to include psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and physiotherapy.

“Family carers provide the majority of care in this country - they are a key pillar of our health service, yet they are often the forgotten frontline and many are experiencing true hardship. Without them, our health systems would collapse. The Government must recognise the vital role of family carers and ensure they deliver for them next week.”

Happy 19th Graduation at Maureens Preschool!

The wonderful children at Maureen's Preschool in Casements Avenue ,Tralee Featuring Liz & Maureen Quirke , Rebecca, Ruby , Helena & Cheyenne and all the wonderful little graduates at their end of year celebration marking their 19 th Graduation on Thursday June 16 th .

Kevin

Kieran Slattery

2 New Apps to support Kerry Tourism!

The launch of two new apps in County Kerry will bring visitor experiences to life with their interactive and realistic features. Kerry Tourism Industry Federation (KTIF) celebrates their partnership at the recent official launch of the Ciar’s Quest and the Kerry Way Digital Companion apps, both giving users the opportunity to discover the Kingdom’s wildlife and historic characters through an augmented reality experience.

It comes as part of Kerry County Council’s ‘Atlantic Discovery Platform’ programme which has been significantly funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development’s Digital Innovation Programme, in partnership with Kerry Tourism Industry Federation, RDI Hub, the National Parks & Wildlife Service, Muckross House, Kerry Folklore and the South Kerry Development Partnership. These apps were developed by two Irish start-up companies, Wanderful and Imvizar, who’s aim is to enhance the use of interactive digital technologies to support tourism in Kerry.

Imvizar’s Kerry Way Digital Companion was also launched on Friday which gives users

a chance to learn about Kerry’s folklore through fun information, facts, fictional historical characters and more when they explore the Kerry Way. Users can use it on the various sites along the Iveragh walking route and at iconic attractions like Muckross House where you’ll be greeted by Queen Victoria.

Chairperson of KTIF Pat O’Leary, said: ‘Today’s launch of these two apps is a further milestone for Tourism in the county and another example of why Kerry has for decades been the country’s leading visitor destination. The use of state-of-the-art digital technology to enhance our tourism assets highlights the innovative nature of the Kerry tourism stakeholders. These apps are designed to meet the expectations of the digital generation and represent the first steps of an exciting digitalisation journey envisioned for the tourism sector in the county.’

With the National Ploughing Championships now on in County Laois this week with an expected audience of 300,000 people, KTIF has a presence at the event with their tourism brand Discover Kerry with a stand at Block 2, Row 36,

Stand 576. The stand will give visitors access to exclusive hotel break offers, as well as some surprise guest appearances throughout the week. Ciar’s Quest will also be present and give visitors the chance to win a tablet if they complete Ciar’s Quest by finding animals in various tents at the Championships. Also joining KTIF and Ciar’s Quest are Kerry Convention Bureau, Gleneagle INEC Arena,

Christmas in Killarney, Dingle Peninsula Tourism, Kerry County Museum, Killarney Great Southern, An Turas Mór, Blennerville Windmill, Tralee Bay Wetlands and Wander Wild Festival.

Kerry Tourism Industry Federation team looks forward to welcoming everyone to the Discover Kerry marquee and thanks Kerry County Council and the Tourism Stakeholders for their support.

Michael Guerin of Imvizar tests the new apps with Kerry County Council Chief Executive, Moira Murrell (right) and, Killarney Municipal District Manager Angela McAllen, at the launch in Muckross House, Killarney. Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan.

MEET THE TEAM AT CHRC IN TRALEE!

LANA

My name is Dr Lana Yousif. I am working as the Aesthetic practitioner in CHRC Tralee. We have in the clinic the very latest technologies to treat skin and hair problems. We also have the only device for hair restoration in Ireland .It is called the ARTAS IX robotic. We also stock some very successful international products for daily skin care. These products have been tested by World professional experts. The clinic offers so many treatments which are non invasive treatments I am a mother of 3 beautiful children. I love my job and enjoy it so much every day working in the CHRC

DR. LANA YOUSIF

MOHAMED

Hi , I am a surgical doctor currently working in the CHRC here .I graduated from the University of Khartoum faculty of Medicine .I did my training in Sudan, Saudia Arabia and here in Ireland. Having the chance to create a smile on peoples’ faces and battling their concerns ,especially with hair loss, is a joy to me And here in CHRC we are doing this using state of the art technology, the Artas IX robot, the only one of it’s kind here in Ireland. I go with my clients on their journey of recovery, tackling any concern that may arise during our follow ups with them.It’s amazing how great the impact of having a more thicker, healthier head of hair can have on the self-confidence and self-esteem of the individual. You can see their smiles gradually lighting up during the process. It’s these little things for me that make the big difference.

DR MOHAMED ABDELRAHIM

MAHA

Hi I am Maha and I find working within the CHRC team very interesting. Every day I meet clients from both this wonderful town of Tralee and countrywide . I go through their concerns and put a personal treatment plan in place and ,always, the results are outstanding! In the CHRC we have advanced technologies which provide highly satisfac tory results for all our Clients .My background as a Medical Scientist ensures I am an effective part of this wonder ful team .Living in the town of Tralee is so good , especially with all these beautiful beaches nearby . I love swimming and also teach people to swim .I also love coffee, and walking around Tralee. Doing the simplest things here gives you great happiness.The journey of science and development in my work make it a new adventure for me every day. I guess I’m lucky to live in this part of the country.

MAHA IDRISS

MARY

I have been in the beauty business over 38 years happy years. I ran a beauty salon in Tralee for 17 years before going into the world of media where I continue to work in both TV and Radio. I am an aesthetic practitioner and I am the Brand Representative in CHRC. The clinic has the wow factor and is a fantastic service to have in Tralee. Before people were travelling abroad for treatments and now it is on our very own doorstep. The clinic offers so many treatments where nature and science meet to offer non –invasive treatments. I am a proud Irish Mammy of 4. Married to John who believes he is married to a crazy woman for years. Skincare obsessed and love retail therapy. I love representing the clinic locally and nationally. Delighted to be part of team in CHRC.

MARY O DONNELL

NICOLE

As Client Liaison here , I am the first point of contact for our hair restoration patients and our skin/body clinic clients providing them with information and arranging consultations with our Aesthetic Practitioners and Doctors. I work closely with our Doctor during 1;1 hair consultations and hair health analysis. Our doctor designs a tailored treatment plan for each patient with the support of the ARTAS® iX robotic hair transplant system.I love meeting our clients and patients each day and witnessing the confidence our aesthetic treatments and hair restoration procedures gives our clients and patients, to me this is amazing. It really is special to know that you are part of their journey from beginning to end. There is no better feeling than making someone smile . Client Liaison at the CHRC is the best career decision I have made. Every day is both rewarding and full. For me, this is the ultimate feel good role.

NICOLE MCELISTRIM

For more information on any of our treatments, contact us on 0860787120 or email chrc@bonsecours.ie www.bonsecourschrc.ie

HERE ARE SOME OF THE TREATMENTS WE DO AT CHRC HAIR RESTORATION

Our ARTAS IX robotic hair restoration provides maximum precision to optimise results. We have 3 prices for our hair restoration procedures. The price depends on the number of grafts you agree with your doctor during the consultation.

TRIBELLA

Our award winning complete facial rejuvenation therapy which combines the power of three treatments. A photo facial treatment, anti-aging treatment and a skin resurfacing treatment.

INTENSE PULSED LIGHT

For fine lines and pigmentation.

ACDUAL

To treat acne and reduce inflammation.

SKIN TIGHTENING

For fine lines and to restore a more youthful appearance.

CELLULITE REDUCTION

A non surgical treatment to target cellulite which is FDA approved.

FAT REDUCTION

For stubborn pockets of fat on waist, back and abdomen.

SKIN TIGHTENING ON THE BODY

To lift and tighten the skin. This is non surgical and FDA approved.

PROFESSIONAL ALUMIERMD PEELS

Are the next generation of clinical exfoliation. There is a peel for every skin type and concern.

At CHRC we stock ALUMIERMD –MEDICAL GRADE PRODUCTS. CHRC are the only stockist in Kerry for SKINAIDE –THE ultimate COLLAGEN DRINK.

SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED AT THE CLINIC regarding our State of the Art Hair Restoration procedure

WHAT WILL MY HAIR RESTORATION COST?

At CHRC we have 3 prices depending on the number of grafts you agree with the doctor during your consultation. We also have finance payment plans in place.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR MY HAIR TO GROW BACK?

Hair grows in cycles, everyone is different but in most cases patients will start seeing results from 4 months onwards but optimum results will be seen between 12-18 months.

HOW DOES THE HAIR PROCEDURE WORK?

At CHRC, we are the only healthcare provider in Ireland with the state-of- the-art ARTAS IX Robotic hair restoration.

It is advanced minimally invasive restoration system that uses artificial intelligence technology to deliver precise and natural looking results.

WHEN CAN I RETURN TO WORK?

Returning to work the next day is a strong possibility with minimal downtime, swift recovery and no hospital stay required.

Blue Jeans baby in Listowel!

It was a Monday like no other . . . as crowds enjoyed the serious racing, fashion and fun of the second day of the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival (18th to 24th September).

Monday was also the premier of ‘Forever in Blue Jeans’ fashion competition sponsored by O'Connor's Hardware & Farm Supplies, which celebrated one of the most iconic wardrobe essentialsDenim Blue Jeans ! Everyone of all ages got into the spirit of the occasion and wore their favourite denim jeans, dresses, shirts and skirts! Mc’ed by Billy Keane each of the 12 finalists told the story behind their individual look. After much deliberation, the judges decided that Mary Woulfe in a ruffled denim

dress with co-ordinated hat and accessories and the very dapper Dominick Moloney were the overall winners and each received a €200 cash prize from sponsors Larry, Tina and Sadie O’Connor from O'Connor's Hardware & Farm Supplies.

‘Forever in Blue Jeans’ was the second of 6 fashion events over this Harvest Racing Festival at Listowel. Tomorrow, Tuesday 20th of September, sees Students & Super-heroes take centre stage with prizes for the Best Dressed Student and Best Fancy Dress Outfit.

The other fashion events on this week are Thursday 22nd - the Ryles Menswear Best Dressed Man, Friday 23rd - the McElligotts Kia Best Dressed Lady

and Saturday 24th - the Listowel Tidy Towns / An Taisce Sustainable Style competition. All details on

prizes and how to enter can be found on listowelraces. ie or follow #listowelraces for exclusive content

Eu Decision To Ban Deep Sea Fishing In Irish Waters Is Good News For Ireland

A coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental nongovernmental organisations and networks says progress is beginning to be made towards protecting some of the most vulnerable ecosystems within Irish waters. Fair Seas has welcomed a decision by the European Commission to close parts of the Northeast Atlantic to bottom fishing but says more action is needed.

The move will see deep sea fishing using gear such as trawls, gillnets and bottom longlines, banned in 87 sensitive zones. The area amounts to 16,000 km2 of EU waters, of which nearly 9,000 km2 are within the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Fair Seas published a report in June identifying 16 ‘Areas of Interest’ for MPA designation in Irish waters.

The new closures line up almost perfectly with the areas identified by Fair Seas.

The new ban on bottom fishing will apply to 1.8% of Irish waters. Fair Seas is urging the Government to designate a minimum of 30% of Irish waters as Marine Protected Areas by 2030, up from the current figure of 2% which the group says is wholly inadequate. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are areas of our seas and coasts legally protected from activities that damage the habitats, wildlife and natural processes.

Regina Classen, Marine Policy and Research Officer with the Irish Wildlife Trust said, “This is incredible news for Ireland. We have sensitive ecosystems in the deep waters off the Irish coast. These areas are home to cold water coral reefs, deep sea sponge reefs and seapen fields which are easily damaged by bottom-contacting fishing gear. Not only are we now protecting fragile deep sea reefs from bottom trawling, but even a part of the Porcupine Bank, which is heavily trawled for Dublin Bay Prawn, is now protected due to the presence of sea-pens.”

The Fair Seas campaign is led by a coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental nongovernmental organisations and networks including Irish Wildlife Trust, BirdWatch Ireland, Sustainable Water Network, Friends of the Irish Environment, Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, Coomhola Salmon Trust, Irish Environmental Network and Coastwatch. It is funded by Oceans 5, Blue Nature Alliance, BFCT and The Wyss Foundation.

basket star which is found in some of the deep water habitats off the coast of Ireland.

pic 2 A huge message in the sand in Co. Waterford calling for 30% of Ireland's seas to be protected by 2030 to give our species, habitats and coastal communities the opportunity to thrive. Learn more at fairseas.

ie.

Sand Artist: Sean Corcoran, The Art Hand. Location: Kilmurrin Beach, Co. Waterford. Photographer: Tony Kinlan, Aerial.ie

Winners of the "Forever in Blue Jeans' fashion event, sponsored by O'Connors Hardware & Farm Supplies at Listowel Races on Monday 19th of September, were Mary Woulfe and Dominick Moloney. Pix: John Kelliher

Tralee Pipe Band Hall, Matt Talbot Road, Tralee 9am & 10:30 am 5pm & 6:30pm Thursday

Manor Retail & Leisure Park, Tralee 9am & 10:30am 5pm & 6:30pm

Sharon 089-2201599 087-2489838

Manor Retail & Leisure Park, Tralee 8am, 9:30am & 11:00am

Nora's

Sharon's

Nora's

Spotted on the Street

This is ridiculous!

"So this is what the Office of Public Works did to my mural I was asked to do for the movie Joyride. The movie showcased my beloved #Tralee and #Kerry. Why a government department would destroy something like this is completely beyond me. I took the bottom photograph this morning. How can our government complain about anti-social behaviour when they do it themselves? " Mike O Donnell , Painter & Artist Extraordinnaire !

Remembering

Jim!

Jim Murphy Golf Classic. Saturday 24th September. Beaufort Golf Club. Tee Times 9.30 Till 10.55. Sean Ogs Prize Giving @6.

Nora Murphys gets the nod ..named best local pub in the South West in the Irish Pub

These lads will go forever!

Look happening tonight Free Outdoor Concert

AND NOW FOR THE ONE-LINERS!!!

My wife told me to stop impersonating a flamingo. I had to put my foot down.

I went to buy some camouflage pants but couldn’t find any.

I failed maths so many times at school, I can’t even count.

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

I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather… Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.

When life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.

Don’t you hate it when someone answers their own questions? I do.

It takes a lot of balls to golf the way I do.

I know they say that money talks, but all mine says is ‘Goodbye.’

My father has schizophrenia, but he’s good people.

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

I can’t believe I got fired from the calendar factory. All I did was take a day off.

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

Never trust atoms; they make up everything.

I was addicted to the hokey pokey, but then I turned myself around.

I used to think I was indecisive. But now I’m not so sure.

Russian dolls are so full of themselves. The easiest time to add insult to injury is when you’re signing someone’s cast.

Light travels faster than sound, which is the reason that some people appear bright before you hear them speak.

My therapist says I have a preoccupation for revenge. We’ll see about that.

A told my girlfriend she drew her eyebrows too high. She seemed surprised.

People who use selfie sticks really need to have a good, long look at themselves.

Two fish are in a tank. One says, ‘How do you drive this thing?’

I always take life with a grain of salt. And a slice of lemon. And a shot of tequila.

Just burned 2,000 calories. That’s the last time I leave brownies in the oven while I nap.

My wife just found out I replaced our bed with a trampoline. She hit the ceiling!

Multi mobility app FREE NOW announced as official Mobility App Partner for Munster Rugby until 2025

Ireland’s leading multi mobility app FREE NOW is partnering with Munster Rugby as its Official Mobility App Partner until 2025. The new partnership will bring FREE NOW and Munster Rugby together for the 2022-23 season and over the next three years. This announcement builds on FREE NOW’s commitment to support local communities and organisations across the country by providing them with flexible and sustainable transport solutions to help meet Ireland’s changing transport needs.

Since launching its sustainable ECO booking (EV/hybrid) option on the app last year for passengers in Cork, the uptake of green journeys on the FREE NOW app has grown by 430% with 28% of the fleet in Cork being ECO. This function will be available to Munster Rugby supporters, staff and players, facilitating more sustainable transport choices in line with the team’s matches and travel

requirements.

As part of the partnership, fans attending the upcoming matches will be able to participate in competitions for a chance to win FREE NOW vouchers. Speaking at the launch of the partnership, Regional Development Manager for FREE NOW, Denis Fogarty said, “We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Munster Rugby for the next three years and as a former Munster player myself for over 12 years, I am really excited about this new sponsorship and to see FREE NOW supporting sport in the Munster region.

FREE NOW has been providing public transport solutions for passengers here in Cork for almost 10 years now and we look forward to expanding our offering further in the coming years, helping more people get from A to B thanks to our fleet of driver partners across the county.”

Ballymac GAA Notes

B’s draw in Cahill Cup Final

It will take a replay to decide the winner of the Cahill Cup. The drawn game against St Michaels Foilmore ended 3-06 to 1-12.

The second edition is due to be played this Saturday at 5pm. The club was delighted with the visit of Sam and star brothers Paudie and David Clifford. The VIP visitors were welcomed by members of various age groups at the club as well as the O’Shea and Clifford families. There was plenty of action at Academy level as well as the u8/u10 girls travelling for a very enjoyable session against Austin Stacks.

The u11 boys were in Castleisland District Go Games action while the u13 Boys Gold and Blue teams enjoyed wins over Cromane/ Glencar and Knock/Brosna. Both teams head to Newmarket for the Diarmuid

O’Brien Blitz this Saturday. The 15’s had a big win in the Central Region Division 5 Final.

In the Ladies section the seniors are through to the Junior B Championship semifinal.

The u16 Ladies went down narrowly to Desmond’s while the u14 Ladies had a big win over Listowel Emmets B. Well done to the girls from the club on the North Kerry U15 District winning side.

The County Championships begin in October where the club will be part of the St Kieran’s side.

Lotto - there was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 12, 20, 26 and 30 and the next jackpot will be e3400.

Welcoming the news of the partnership, CEO of Munster Rugby, Ian Flanagan said, “We are delighted to partner with FREE NOW in expanding our offering to our support base. Working with an organisation with a shared sense of community and sustainability at the centre of its offering is hugely important to us and we look forward to the next three years with FREE NOW.”

To find more about Munster Rugby please visit https:// www.munsterrugby.ie/ Pictured at the announcement in Thomond Park in Limerick are; from left, Scott Buckley, Shane Daly, Denis Fogarty of FREE NOW, Maeve Óg O'Leary, Alana McInerney, Conor Murray and Kate Flannery. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Under 8 and 10 girls with visiting A Stacks team

St. Kieran's district team

FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR

SEVEN OF EIGHT SENIOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINAL

PLACES

SORTED:

While the new format of the Garvey’s Supervalu Senior Football Championships was seen by most as a better format than a straight knock-out the fear was the by Round 3 the Group would be decided. And while 7 of the 8 places in the quarter finals have been filled teams will want to top their Groups in order to meet the second team from another Group but in truth there wont be much between any of the 8 teams. Through are (Group 1) Dr Crokes and Kenmare Shamrocks who meet in Kenmare, (Group 2) Dingle and East Kerry who clash at the weekend and (Group 3) Stacks and Mid Kerry who take each other on. In Group 4 Feale Rangers, 2 from 2, are away to Templenoe (a win and draw), South Kerry (a draw and a loss) face St Brendan’s (2 losses).

PARNELL’S NEWS:

The 7’s enjoyed hosting St Brendan’s Ardfert in Caherslee. Well done to all involved and to Adam Scott and Evan Lucid who are the Players of the Week. The u8 camogie girls had a great time in the Tesco County Caman Festival and were delighted to play against Abbeykillix and Ballyduff. The u10’s took on Causeway, Ballyduff and Killarney is the same competition.

The u11 hurlers were in the Jack Moriarty Cup competition in Clonlara and reached the B final before going down to a late goal to Tulla. Well done to the u12’s Blue team who are the Division 1 Cup winners defeating Ballyduff in the final. The u14 hurlers defeated Firies to be crowned the North Kerry B Championship winners. The minors went down to Spa in Killarney to end that part of the season. Ciara Casey and Alice O’Connell were named joint Player of the Match decided by Mikey McCarthy and the Kerry Wedding Store. The Juniors hosted Causeway in the Camogie County Championship semi-final with the visitors taking the win despite the best efforts of all the girls on duty on the night. The player gave the outgoing manager, Diarmuid, a well- deserved round of applause as he stepped down after this game.

AUSTIN STACKS NOTES

Well done to all the All Stars who trained last Sunday and will be in action again this week from 11am in Connolly Park.

The 7’s played St Pat’s and will welcome Laune Rangers to Connolly Park this Sunday. The u9’s continue in the Bracker Regan Cup and also face Churchill this weekend. They will be in Toger in Cork on October 15th.

The u11’s played Na Gaeil in the final round of the Go Games and then went to Cork for the Michael O’Leary Tournament where they played teams from Cork, Waterford and Dublin.

The 13’s were in the Central League Division 1B final where the Amber team went down to John Mitchels B 3-04 to 2-14. The u15’s defeated Laune Rangers

in the Kelliher’s Garage Central Region Division 1A final while the B’s lost to Ballymac in the Division 5 final.

The Minors were delighted to win the 1st Club Championship defeating Keel/Listry. The seniors beat West Kerry 2-13 to 1-08 in the County Championship while the B’s advanced to the Molyneaux Shield final defeating Laune Rangers in extra time. The minors were big winners over Keel/Listry to become Minor Club Champions. The club was delighted to honour the Landers Brothers at a very well attended function last weekend. There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 3,4,13 and 31 with the next jackpot being e2250.

JOHN MITCHELS NEWS:

The u7’s enjoyed their mini-blitz hosted by Milltown where Firies and Legion also took part. They trained as usual on Sunday and will be back this weekend. The u8/u10 Girls entertained Strand Road playing two exciting games. The u12 Girls have qualified for the Tralee Town League final and await the winners of Na Gaeil and St Pats. The u14’s are getting ready for a tough game against Stacks net week. Well done as well to the 5 players who were on the u15 District Championship side that won their final. The u16’s played Castlegregory in the North Kerry League. An injury to one of the Castlegregory players needed the ambulance to be called and the game was abandoned. Everyone wishes the player a speedy recovery.

The u13 Boys are the Central League 1B Champions after defeating Stacks 2-14 to 3-04. The u15 Boys have reached the Central League final. The u17 Boys narrowly lost away to Firies 2-11 to 2-09. The Senior Ladies went down to Annascaul / Castlegregory and face Ballymac next in the Championship semifinals this Sunday.

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 9, 27, 28 and 30.

ST PAT’S NEWS

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 11, 17, 20 and 22 and the next jackpot will be e3,200. There was a great turn-out for the Academy and under age groups and they are back in action on Sunday. The u12 girls put in a great effort before going down to John Mitchell’s in their Town League opener.

St Brendan’s were very unlucky to lose out to Templenoe by 1 point, 1-12 to 3-07 in the Senior Football Championship. The B’s lost out to Ardfert in a back game in the Tralee/St Brendan’s Junior League.

KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS

LGFA Clubs are asked to read the information from the Irish Heart Foundation as September is heart month. The u12 Girls enjoyed their day at the Abbeydorney Blitz. In the Town League the team drew with Churchill. They play Stacks in the final round this week.

The u14 Girls defeated Beale in the North Kerry League and Stacks by 1 point in the Town League but lost to Na Gaeil. Well done to the girls who were on the Tralee District team who defeated North Kerry in the District final. Kelly Fitzgerald was Player of the Match after scoring 2-06. The senior ladies are due to play St Pats/Churchill in the Championship this week. There was a great turn-out in the various ages of the Academy with a number of sides playing games as well. The u9’s were in Ardfert for a Blitz and go to Dr Crokes this Saturday. The u10 girls defeated John Mitchels while the u11 boys enjoyed their training session. Lotto- there was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 13, 15, 17 and 28. The next jackpot will be e3600.

COLLEGES FOOTBALL:

There was hard luck for the Green in the Munster Post-Primary u15A as they went down to St Flannan’s of Ennis. In the Russell Cup St Brendan’s defeated Mercy Mounthawk.

14’S TAKE PRIDE OF PLACE ON THE LOI FRONT:

Goals from Robert Keane and Christy Burke saw Kerry 14’s come back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 away to Treaty United. mThe 17’s were at home to Tier 2 leaders Galway United who took the win with a late late goal. The 19’s lost in extra time to Cobh Ramblers in the Enda McGuill Cup quarter final.

The 17’s are away to Athlone Town this Saturday with the 19’s taking on Derry City in the AUL on Sunday.

DYNAMOS PROGRESS IN THE MUNSTER JUNIOR CUP:

The seniors enjoyed a 3-1 win over neighbours The Park in Round 1 of the Munster Junior Cup. The seniors will take on the Park again in the FAI Junior Cup this Sunday with the B’s playing Abbeydorney in the KDL. In the Underage the National Cup begins next weekend with the 12’s home to Shelbourne from Limerick and the u14’s away to Corbally United. The club was delighted for Danny Lane from the u13’s who made the KSBGL Team of the Week. And for the u12’s who also defeated The Park in the League with goals from Luka Fusco and Eddie Carmody.

TOP THREE IN THE GRAND FINALE:

The Grand Finale of the present series of swims hosted by the Tralee Bay Swimming Club was a timed swim with a staggered start and the top three home were Frank Ryan in first, Ger McDonnell second and third being Johnny O’Loughlin. Looking at just the times and Gerard Pierce was the fastest covering the 1300m in 21.34.

KINGDOM SWIMMING CLUB:

The club hosted a number of very successful Swim Teacher Training sessions last weekend at the Tralee Sports Complex with a number of candidates passing the course. The swimmers who were on the International Children’s Games were delighted to get their Certs from Minister Norma Foley TD. Well done to Cian Mason who has been selected for the Munster Development Programme 2 and to Mattias Collins who is now part of the Munster Skills Academy Squad. All the best to the clubs swimmers who are in the Community Games National finals this weekend.

IN THE RING:

The Tralee Boxing Club has hosted its first sparring session of the new season when Sunnyside BC from Cork and

Ballyduff ABC came to the club to test their fitness. The club was saddened to see that Cashen Vale BC, based in the Ballybunion area, might have to close due to the lack of a suitable premises. The sport cannot afford to lose clubs so hopefully a solution can be found. Well done to the clubs three boxers who competed in the John Mahon Tournament in Limerick. Jayden McGrath Hennessy put in a great effort before going down to ex Tralee BC member and Munster champion Patrick McCarthy. Joe Moriarty made an impressive start on his debut but his more experienced opponent came back to win a very close match. Dmitrii Domrachev Jr was involved in a cracker but to the delighted of all in Tralee BC he edged the win and brought home the gold in his first outing for Tralee BC.

TRALEE MAGIC TITLE GOES TO LIMERICK:

Well done to all involved in Tralee Magic BC on their u14 Girls Tournament which was won by Limerick Celtics. The Bowl stayed in Tralee with the St Brendan’s BC girls defeating Moycullen. The tournament raised money for Breast Cancer Ireland and a special mention to the two girls who donated the proceeds of their lemonade stand to the charity.

ON THE GREENS – PITCH & PUTT: There was no joy in the Munster Matchplay Finals for the 15 Kerry players with only Listowel’s Ger Guerin making it to the semi-final stages at Intermediate level where he lost out to the eventual winner Darren O’Leary. Tralee’s Michael Conway lost out at the quarter final stage of the senior grade. Looking at other Tralee players and Alan Hobbart lost his Last 16 encounter to Damien Fleming, Jamie Blake defeated Jake Shine but went out in the Last 16 as well while Tony Blake lost on the 39th hole in Round 1. This Sunday (September 25th) sees Deerpark host their Scratch Cup being played over 54 holes.

ON THE GOLF COURSE: MAINE VALLEY – In the Willie Galvin Presidents Prize the winner was Eamon Feeley ahead of Dermot McKenna and Ben Foley in third. Mikey McKenna took the Gross Prize.

Other winners were Gary Stynes, Liam McAuliffe and Willie O’Sullivan in the Categories, Roger Crowley and Mike P O’Sullivan taking the Front and Back Nines, Liam McAuliffe Nearest the Pin, Willie O’Leary taking the Longest Drive and Tommy Murphy taking the Past Presidents Prize.

TRALEE GOLF CLUB:

It was President Michael Barrett’s Prize at the Tralee Golf Club and the win went to Seamus Macgearailt ahead of Eamon O’Sullivan and Conor Kavanagh. The Gross went to Gerard Deegan with the Divisions going to Joseph Roche, Daniel O’Loughlin, James Kelliher and Billy Naughton.

The Best Gross on Saturday went to Joe Rogers and on Sunday to Ger McNamara. Other prizes went to Brian O’Loughlin (Front 9), Kenneth Feeley (Back 9), Past President Conor Stack, Seniors Michael Brosnan, Student Roan Grattan, 9-hole to Billy Myers and the Guest Prize to Denis O’Sullivan.

In the Ladies 18 hole singles the winner was Annette McAuliffe with Kay McNamara in 2nd and Sharon Cahill in third.