Issue 38

LEGAL MATTERS CORNER

YOUR

QUERIES

Nonie age 92 lives at home and is very independent in her advancing years. Her family are concerned about her and are worried she will be preyed upon by abusive individuals as there are some people in her locality who are in touch with her and may be pressurising her for money.

With a growing aging population, the issue of the elderly and vulnerable adult is more to the fore. The HSE are developing policies and strategies to deal with this area, and it is likely that we will see legislation in the area down the line. Abuse can take place on any person any time, but an older and more vulnerable person is more at risk. Abuse can be in many and varied forms including psychological abuse, physical abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse, institutional abuse, neglect, or discriminatory abuse. The HSE now has safeguarding teams in every part of the country and their details are on the HSE website. If someone is aware of elder abuse they can report it to their local health centre, GP, public health nurse or Gardai. There is a HSE helpline at 1850241850.

The HSE have produced videos open your eyes to abuse available on utube at https://www.youtube.com/ playlist?list=PL1E367659040E5174 And the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland have produced a useful booklet on “Guide to Safeguarding your money now and into the future” to help older people avoid financial abuse. There is now a national safeguarding office and they have very valuable information on https://www.safeguardingireland.org/. It is recommended that everyone do an enduring power of attorney which will mean that trusted people can look after a person’s affairs if they ever become non compos mentis. There is need for legislation in this area and hopefully this will come in down the line particularly for vulnerable adults who may have mental health and capacity issues and for adults with intellectual disabilities. In the meantime it is important that as a society we look out for the older and more vulnerable members of our community and report on elder abuse when we see or suspect same. All reports are dealt with seriously and confidentially and diplomatically respecting the autonomy and human rights of the vulnerable individual. They also respect the older person’s wishes in so far as possible.

Law quip: “A society that does not value its older people denies its roots and endangers its future.

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in pictures!

ABOVE: Taken at John Mitchells GAA Social at the Rose Hotel on Saturday night, left Aisling and Jonathon Foley, Enda ad Owen O'Callaghan and Paula and Fergus Foley.

ABOVE: Amy Hurley and on right Rachel O'Sullivan enjoying John Mitchells GAA social at the Rock Hotel on Saturday night.

ABOVE: Ava Buckley and Cian Holden, pictured at John Mitchells GAA social at the Rose Hotel on Saturday night.

ABOVE: Taken at John Mitchells GAA social on Saturday night at the Rose Hotel, from left Mary and Helen O'Donnell, David and Donna Monson.

ABOVE: Supporting Irish Cancer Society with a CoffeeMorning at the Brogue Inn on Friday, from left Lisa O'Halloran, Phyllis McLoughlan and Mary O'Halloran Ardfert.

ABOVE: Launching of Spinathon at Tralee Boxing Club on Saturday; The event will take place at Manor West on 5th November for Charaties with Seamus O'Mahony on the saddle from 9am to 7pm to raise funds for a Desibrillator for Tralee Boxing club and launched by Kerry GAA Team Stars David Clifford ans his brother Paudie Clifford. left David Clifford, Seamus O'Mahony and Paudie Clifford.

ABOVE:Irish Cancer Society held a Coffee Morning at the Brogue Inn on Friday, pictured from left Mary O'Sullivan, Lixnaw, Chris Griffin Irish Cancer Society and Kay Murnane, Kilflynn.

ABOVE: Ladies at John Mitchells GAA social at the Rose Hotel on Saturday night, making quite a splash, included in group Jaime Finnegan, Lynda O'Connor, Rachel Kilgannen, Erica O'Connor, Shannon martin,Sandra Marshall, Carrie O'Connor.

ABOVE: Cheers; at John Mitchells GAA social at the Rose Hotel on Saturday night, from left Conor Hurley, Patrick Kearney and Eoin Barden.

Corcoran's 4-day Stock Clearance Sale now Con! orcoran's 4-day Stock Clearance Sale now on!

Corcoran’s Furniture have brought their 4 Day Stock Clearance Sale to their Tralee Manor Park Showroom. Running through Sunday, 16th October, Corcoran’s have offers across all departments. “We want to make sure that regardless of budget, our customers can find affordable, high quality products, and give peace of mind that they are supporting a local family owned business,” said Managing Director Kieran Corcoran Whether you’re looking to get a head start on Christmas shopping or you’re planning a big home improvement project, there’s no better time to call in to Corcoran’s Manor Park

Minister Harris meets Engineering Students at MTU Kerry

MINISTER for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, Simon Harris, visited Munster Technological University at its Kerry campus for the launch of MTU’s strategic plan- ‘Our Shared Vision’.

During the visit, Minister Harris met with Ukrainian students Kiril Ivanov and Illia Sukhovirirskyi. Kiril and Illia are first year students on the innovative Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. This degree is the output of the REEdI project at MTU Kerry Campus. The REEdI project is funded through the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3 Initiative. This September sees the pioneer cohort of first years; comprising of school leavers and mature students, embark on the programme.

The REEdI Engineering degree is an agile and innovative blended 4-year programme where student

engineers get to learn using immersive technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality, and cutting-edge models of engineering education. The student engineer time is equally divided between on-campus activities and industry placement. Students will spend the first two years on campus and the final two years at a host industry partner . The three-way relationship between student, university and industry is core to the approach on which the programme is designed. The industry partners committed to hosting REEdI students range across a variety of manufacturing sectors- MedTech, Pharma, Automotive, General Manufacturing and AgriTech. The REEdI Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering aims to deliver a transformative pipeline of next generation of engineers to meet the needs of the manufacturing sector in Ireland now and into the

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Dr Fiona Boyle, Head of Department of STEM, Director of REEdI said: “We are very proud of the REEdI team and their achievement in the academic validation of the innovative Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, enabling us to offer the programme to the first cohort in the 2022/2023 academic year. We are excited to roll the programme out at MTU Kerry, Today, REEdI Students are getting to learn with the most up to date immersive technology and apply it as

part of their team engineering challenges. We are delighted to welcome our Ukrainian, international, female, mature and school leavers as the first cohort of REEdI Student Engineers. The programme will produce REEdI student engineers capable of entering industry on paid work placement as part of their degree from 2024. It is a very exciting time for the School of STEM at MTU Kerry.”

Picture details, L-R: MTU Student Kiril Ivanov; Simon Harris Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and MTU Student Illia Sukhovirirskyi.

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Sharon

A Diet Coke Dish!!!

Diet cola gammon with egg, chips and coleslaw

This delicious dish couldn’t be simpler… Pop your gammon in the slow cooker with a not-so-secret ingredient for a meltingly tender, mouth-wa teringly tasty teatime treat!

We’ve plated up this tasty twist on traditional ham, egg and chips – making a family-friendly dish that everyone will love.

Everything on the plate is Free on Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan

Serves 4 | ready in 7-8 hours (including time in the slow cooker)

What you need:

● 1.2kg boneless gammon joint, visible fat removed

● 1.5 litres diet cola

● 1kg floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper or King Edward, peeled and cut into thick chips

● 4 eggs

● low-calorie cooking spray

What you do:

● Put the gammon in the slow cooker. Pour the diet cola over it, then cook on low for 7-8 hours. The gammon is ready when it falls apart easily when pulled with 2 forks.

● About 40 minutes before you’re ready to eat, preheat your oven to 220°C/fan 200°C/gas 7 and line a baking tray with baking paper. Cook the chips in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well, shake in the pan to roughen up the edges, then tip onto the baking sheet. Spray with low-calorie cooking spray, toss well and cook on the top shelf of the oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden.

Mary● Remove the gammon from the slow cooker, put it on a cutting board and allow it to cool for about 15 minutes.

● While the gammon is cooling, combine all your coleslaw ingredi ents in a bowl and fry the eggs to your liking using low-calorie cooking spray.

● Use 2 forks to shred the gammon into bite-size pieces. Serve with the egg, chips and coleslaw.

Enjoy!

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AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...

from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance

Margret Anne Suggs to Exhibit Children’s Art at Siamsa

By Georgie Downes

We are so lucky to have Siamsa Tíre, Ireland’s National Folk Theatre and Art Centre right here on our doorstep and from today, they are hosting an exciting exhibition by renowned illustrator Margret Anne Suggs entitled Home is Where the Heart Is, just in time for the Halloween mid-term break.

Margret’s artwork has featured in several children’s books including the number one best-seller Pigin of Howth, written by Kathleen Watkins and awarded the BGE Junior Children’s Book of the Year in 2016.

This exhibition delves into the notion of ‘home’ and what it means from the perspective of an immigrant artist. Included is a series of beautifully intricate, handcrafted birdhouses. Each birdhouse tells part of Margret’s story as an immigrant, facing challenges like

belonging and identity. “The exhibition explores my journey from childhood to finding my place in the world,” she said. This is a great opportunity for everyone to enjoy a shot of culture while considering the idea of ‘home’ and what exactly that means.

The exhibition is being launched at 6pm, Thursday, October 13 and is free for everyone to attend. Bringing the little ones is highly recommended!

There is also a Build Your Own Birdhouse Workshop over the mid-term break (29th October 2022 @ 12pm until 1pm) where children aged 5-12yrs will design and build their own decorative paper birdhouse, similar to those featured in Margaret’s exhibition. Tickets for this event cost €15 and are limited so booking is advised. See siamsatire.com for more.

World Menopause Day

Its always been a bit of a taboo subject but thankfully its been brought to the fore in the last 18 months and is certainly getting more recognition as a condition that has to be supported.

With this in mind we at Lakeside Café at Tralee bay Wetlands are delighted to celebrate World Menopause Day on Tuesday 18th October. From 9.00am to 11.30am we will have a morning with lots of tips and advice, Dr Mary McCaffrey Menopause specialist will chat about all things menopause and how best to get through the journey, she is also encouraging ladies in their early 30’s to consider this advice as we tend to class menopause as a over 50’s part of life when in fact it can effect ladies in their 30’s as perimenopause. Mary will have lots of advice to give and we will also be joined by Mairead McMahon of Achieve fitness who will give advice on getting fit and knowing your body through it all, and she will also look at eating healthier.

Helen O Caroll a yoga instructor who specialises in Menopause Yoga will talk about the benefits and will give us all a few moves to help.

The morning will include a delicious breakfast and lots more, tickets are limited and are available by calling Mags at the café on 086 2408237 or call into the cafe.

An ImmerSIVE

Want to do a FREE Body Balance Class this Saturday?

The guys in KP Therapy , Kevin & Kieran , are offering 2 free classes this Saturday morning (15th October) in their private exercise studio located at the Brandon Hotel Leisure centre .

The class is called Body Balance. The class will incorporate a fusion of breath work, mobility, core stability and deep stretching as part of an all round 50 minute session. It is a mat-based, low intensity class that is open to all ages and experience levels. The aim of the class is to improve balance, ease of movement and general well-being.

Classes will begin at 9.30am and 11.30am and will be capped at 5 participants per class so each individual can receive full attention and focus from Kevin & Kieran If this sounds like something you are interested in then head over to www.kptherapy. ie to book in or call Kevin on : 087-6153328 Hope to see you on the mat!

Its 'Fair Day' in Castlemaine this Sunday

Castlemaine Events Committee will host Castlemaine Fair Day on Sunday October 16th in memory of the late John O’Donoghue.

The location of the Sheep Fair will be in Griffin's Car Park and it will get underway from 10:00am.

After a very successful revival of the old fair day in Castlemaine in 2021 which saw blue skies galore, huge crowds gather and over €40,000 raised from the event, the decision was taken to make it an annual event which will not only raise invaluable funds for the wonderful services which Kerry Hospice offer but it is also a means of keeping John’s memory alive for both his family and friends.

There will be an auction on the day like last year where the donation of animals is most welcome. Funds raised from the auction will go towards The Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Kerry . A raffle with some wonderful spot prizes on offer courtesy of sponsorship, bucket

collections and kids’ entertainment will also be in operation throughout the day. As an addition to this year’s event there will be a pet show in the afternoon.

John O’Donoghue who was known all over resided in the heart of Castlemaine Village and was born on January 21st, 1965 which ironically happened to coincide with a staging of the old Castlemaine Fair Day .

Speaking about the event, John’s daughter Cathy said: “The fair day was an annual event in Castlemaine, but it died out in the 90s. This event is very important as it keeps my father’s memory alive as we approach the 3rd anniversary in January 2023.

"John loved to attend the fair days throughout the county and was well known as the custom of attending the fairs was passed onto John from his father Denis. Attending the fairs was not only enjoyable but also important to my father as he liked to

keep up traditions. You would always be sure to get a bit of traditional luck back in the form of change from my father too with a deal.

It was a huge shock to John, his family, and friends when he was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer in May 2019. His life was cut short as 7 months after that he died in the Palliative Care Unit on the 13th of January 2020.

Almost everyone has been affected by cancer in some way or another and are familiar with the Kerry Hospice in UHK. We hope that we can raise as much money as possible on the day for such a wonderful service here in the heart of Kerry. "

It is great to have the Castlemaine Events Committee on board to help with the planning of the event. We are very lucky to have such a team in a small village. The support from the farming community and local community is truly heart-warming .

All queries surrounding the Fair Day can be directed to Castlemaine

Joint Committee on Education meets with Minister Foley TD

The Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science met last Wednesday, 12th October at 5:30pm with the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD in Leinster House.

The meeting in 4 sessions discussed ;

• Cork Life Centre and the Review of Out-of-School Education Provision Report.

• Progress made in implementing the recommendations contained in the Joint Committee Reports entitled ‘School Bullying and the impact on Mental Health’ and the need for a new Senior Cycle’.

• Teaching provision to include teacher shortages, teaching council registration, teacher diversity and primary teachers fluency in Irish.

• Proposals to expand Physical and Digital Library Services in Schools

Events Committee by contacting 087-2549116 and further information is also available on the committee’s Facebook page.

Kevin Prunty (Owner)

Kieran Slattery

Spotted on the Street

Live screening of Cherubini’s Medea in Omniplex Tralee

Opera’s award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, will begin its 16th season with the company premiere of Cherubini’s Medea on Saturday 22 October at 17:55pm. and can be seen in the Omniplex Tralee . Following triumphant performances at the Met as some of the repertory’s most dramatic heroines, soprano Sondra Radvanovsky stars as the mythic sorceress Medea, who will stop at nothing in her quest for vengeance, taking on the tour-de-force role made famous by Maria Callas.

The production is directed by David McVicar, who also designed the sets, with Carlo Rizzi on the podium. Mezzosoprano Joyce DiDonato will host the live transmission. Press Quotes

“Sondra Radvanovsky has the vocal goods and stage presence for the role of the revenge-crazed sorceress … eye-catching new production directed and designed by David McVicar.” The Wall Street Journal

“Medea is the Sondra Radvanovsky show … Tempered voice and controlled ferocity ...” New York Magazine Visit www.irishnationalopera.ie for booking details. or contact Omniplex Tralee (066) 716 8053 www.omniplex.ie/cinema/tralee

Dingle Seafood in Manor sadly closes its doors

Its been a

doors were open

John Ross looking Autumnal!

McElligotts Facelift looking well

Eddie (Waddings Butchers) drops a copy of The Tralee Advertiser to a neighbour in North Circular road!

AUtumn

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9.00 - 9.30am AM Mobility (Members Free)

10.00 - 10.45am Stott Pilates Mixed Props

6.00 - 6.45pm Spinning

7.00 - 7.45pm Aqua Aerobics

Tuesday

7.00 - 7.45am Spinning

11.30 - 12.15pm Aqua Aerobics

1.15 - 1.45pm Mini H.I.I.T. (Members Free)

6.30 - 7.15pm Stott Pilates Intermediate Mat Work FULL

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Wednesday

7.00 - 7.30am LES MILLS GRIT Cardio

9.30 - 10.00am AM Aqua Aerobics (Members Free)

6.30 - 7.15pm Stott Pilates Mixed Props FULL

7.30 - 8.15pm Heart Rate Spinning FULL

Thursday

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1.15 - 1.45pm Core Conditioning (Members Free)

7.00 - 7.45pm Aqua Aerobics

7.30 - 8.00pm LES MILLS GRIT Cardio

Friday

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10.00 - 10.45am Stott Pilates Intermediate Mat Work

11.30 - 12.15pm Aqua Aerobics

Kerry honours its diaspora who promote Kerry tirelessly!

As part of ‘An Turas Mór– the Homecoming Kerry Festival’ members of the Kerry diaspora who are to the fore in promoting Kerry from a visitor and economic viewpoint, were honoured in Tralee last Friday night.

The special event, which took place in the Rose Hotel, Tralee, saw 23 members of the Kerry diaspora, based in London, Manchester and Massachusetts, honoured for their work. Six recipients who have passed to their eternal reward, were represented by family members and friends who travelled to accept the award on their behalf.

The idea to honour these recipients arose from a meeting between Kerry County Council and the Kerry Association in London earlier this year, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Francis Flynn paid tribute to the recipients, recognising their love of the county and their desire to work on behalf of Kerry. He also stated that plans were underway to hold a similar event in the USA next year to honour New York based members of the diaspora.

An Turas Mór – the Homecoming Kerry Festival, is part of the Global

Irish Festival Series supported by Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

“Your achievements in the community, cultural, business, educational and professional spheres is legendary,” the Cathaoirleach said. “One cannot but be in awe at what you have achieved throughout your lives and are still doing so.

Your resilience and dedication, your generosity, your roles in promoting and supporting the county of Kerry, including the GAA, the Rose of Tralee, Irish causes and charities has been amazing. The countless number of young people from Kerry and elsewhere that you have helped, mentored or given their ‘first start’.

The broad range of Kerry charities, communities, and development projects that you have supported.”

Echoing this, Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell, stated “It is important that we take the time, at events like this, to stand up and acknowledge the work that is being done outside of Kerry, on behalf of the county,” she said. “We in Kerry County Council have long recognised the importance of the Kerry Association and other diaspora

groups around the globe and we will continue to work hard to maintain and promote these linkages to the benefit of Kerry.”

The continuing work of the Kerry diaspora into the future was also recognised on Friday evening, as the Kerry Convention Bureau unveiled their Kerry Ambassador Programme. This has been created for community and industry leaders who are interested in supporting the county by influencing and attracting business events and investment

opportunities to Kerry.

A group of 37 highly regarded key influencers and decision-makers who hail from Kerry and across the globe, representing sectors such as community, enterprise, academia, business, engineering, medicine, science, technology, sport, arts and culture, and who have demonstrated their commitment and passion for their county will use their knowledge and connections to advocate for Kerry.

Local classic club to remember Dick Mason during its annual Autumn run

The Kingdom Veteran Vintage and Classic Car Club will remember one of its most popular members during the Annual Autumn Run this weekend.

Dick Mason, from, Caherleaheen just outside Tralee passed away in September 2019. He was one of the club’s most active members and he and his wife Anne put a lot of work into the social side of the club. Dick’s family have commissioned a special trophy in his honour. The Dick Mason Memorial Perpetual Trophy will be presented at this weekend’s Autumn Run in Kenmare. It will be presented to the member who has made the biggest contribution to classic motoring in County Kerry - the Spirit of the Club - in the last year as decided by Dick’s family.

The Mason Family and members of the KVVCC unveiled the new trophy at a special event at the Ballygarry Estate on Friday last.

“This is a great way to honour him,” said his wife, Anne. “The vintage club was his life.”

KVVCCC’s chairman Tony Hehir said:

“Dick was a friend to everyone in the club. No matter what time of day or night you called him he was happy to help you.”

His friend Tom Slattery became a member of the KVVCCC in 2000 after Dick persuaded him to join.

“He gave me a loan of an Austin A40 for a few road runs to see if I would like the scene,” said the Monavalley man .”Here I am 23 years later still involved. We helped each other out with a lot of restoration projects.”

The club’s Autumn Run gets underway from the Kenmare Bay Hotel next Saturday morning.Over 100 cars will take part in a road run along the Beara Peninsula and the Healy Pass before returning to the hotel for a night of celebration.

Among them is Dick’s son Alan who will drive the family’s 1966 Austin Mini.The oldest car on the run is a 1933 Rolls Royce. Three cars from the 1940s will participate: a 1946 Austin, a 1947 Bentley and a 1949 Riley.

Every decade of motoring from the

1930s to the 1990s is represented on the entry list.

Other interesting cars include a 1956 Ford Anglia, a 1966 Mercedes

W110 Fin Tail, a 1973 Triumph Stag, a 1984 Jaguar XJ6 and a 1999 Toyota Celica.

Members of the Kingdom Veteran, Vintage and Classic Car Club and the Mason family unveiled a new trophy in memory of the late Dick Mason. Tom Slattery, Keith Mason, Anne Mason, Lucy Mason, Pierce Lynch, Tony Hehir (KVCCC chairman), Alan Mason, George Glover (KVVCCC Treasurer), Noah Mason, Alex Mason, Joe O'Sullivan and Garrett Foley (KVVCCC Secretary).

IT’S ONLY A JOKE

I WENT INTO A BOOK STORE YESTERDAY

I asked the clerk ‘do you have any books on turtles?’ He asked ‘hardback?’, and I was like ‘yeah with little heads’.

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE THE GENDER OF AN ANT?

You drop it in milk, and if it sinks, it’s a girl ant. If it floats, buoyant.

WHY IS PETER PAN ALWAYS FLYING? He Never Lands.

WHY COULD THE LIFEGUARD NOT SAVE THE HIPPIE?

He was too far out man.

WHAT DO YOU CALL A SMUG PRISONER walking down stairs? A condescending con descending.

DO YOU USE YOUR RIGHT HAND TO STIR YOUR COFFEE?

Huh. I use a spoon.

THE OTHER DAY, MY WIFE ASKED ME

to pass her lipstick but I accidentally passed her a glue stick. She still isn’t talking to me.

HAVE YOU HEARD OF MURPHY’S LAW

-Yes, anything can go wrong will go wrong -What’s about Cole’s law?

-No -It’s a thin-slice cabbage dripped in mayonnaise and sour cream

A MAN WALKS INTO A LIBRARY AND ORDERS FISH AND CHIPS.

The librarian says, “this is a library.” The man, says, “oh. Sorry.” (Then in a whisper) “I’d like some fish and chips

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MAN

running in front of the car?

-He was tired

What happened to the man running behind the car? -He was exhausted

Know any funny Jokes? Share

And a little humour from one of our readers!

TRALEE'S WEEK IN SPORT!

Stacks fall foul to Feale!

John Mitchels Social ...so good to be back

Kingdom Swimming club Squad attend

Sam drops in to say

Derry O’Shea (in front) with members of the John Mitchels senior team at the John Mitchels GAA Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night.

John Duggan, Oonagh Duggan, Bríd McElligott and Robert Rusk at the John Mitchels GAA Club Social at The Rose Hotel on Saturday night.

Some action shots from last weekends Quarter Final in the Garvey's Supervalu County Senior Football Championship Austin Stacks 0-12 vs Feale Rangers 1-12 at Austin Stack Park, photos by Adrienne Mcloughlin

ON SOCIAL

Au Revoir Craig!

Ballygarry say goodbye to their outstanding Sous Chef Craig Lynch Craig has been a crucial part of the Ballygarry kitchen team since he first joined 8 years ago, back in 2014.

The temperature is 'Liverpool' Red at Celsius!

Look who dropped into Frankie and all the lads at the Celsius shops . Ray 'Razor' Houghton, a former Liverpool great and the man 'who put the ball in the English net' at the 1988 Euros under Jack Charlton , was in town and dropped in to say hello to all the mad Liverpool supporters in Celsius

ITS A SELL OUT!

Entertainment' by

Musical Society at Siamsa Tire

Huge congrats to Conor McCarthy (Ballymac ) who took Gold as part of the Kerry U14 Relay team in Navan last weekend at the National Community Games Cross Country finals! Great running Conor!!

Tralee Chamber Alliance hosted its October Breakfast Briefing with an informative presentation from Head of Taxation, Laura Dillon at Casey Stephenson Accountants and David Pierse of Pierse Fitzgibbon Solicitors LLP. Pictured at the event were Fergus Courtney and Brian Looney from AIB along with Nathan McDonnell, President of Tralee Chamber Alliance and our two guest speakers, Laura Dillon and David Pierse.

Dear Heart of Jesus

one (mention favour).

past

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. M.B.

ther sees

O Most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist

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 Fa ther 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. R.N.

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 Fa ther 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 Fa ther 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.

FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR

BIG GAMES FOR TRALEE CLUBS

AWAY FROM THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP:

While the Garvey’s Senior Football Championship at the semi-final stage most of the Tralee interest will be on other competitions.

Firstly a quick look at the Last 4 in the race for the Bishop Moynihan and most expect that the overall winner will come from who gets through the Dingle versus East Kerry clash. That game is on Sunday in Austin Stack Park at 2.30pm. The night before both Feale Rangers and Mid Kerry will fancy a crack at reaching the biggest local game of the year when they throwin at 7.15pm. However for Austin Stacks fans their attention is already on the following week when they face Kenmare Shamrocks in the Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday 23rd at 1.15pm in the Senior Relegation Playoffs – a game both sides really won’t want to lose. That will be followed by a huge game for another Tralee side, Kerins O’Rahillys, as they go head to head with Templenoe in the Club Championship final. This throws in a 3pm with possible more than just the title on the line.

WAYNE MOVES TO THE INTER COUNTY STAGE:

After his long and successful time in charge of Austin Stacks Wayne Quillinan is moving to pastures new as he has taken over from James Costello as the Kerry minor boss. We wish Wayne and his backroom team all the best as they pith their young Kerry stars up against the best in the country.

AUSTIN STACKS NEWS

Well done to Aoife Ni Choileain who sang so well in Senior Scor as the clubs sole representative. She just lost out on a place in the Munster Finals. The club is now looking for entries into Scor na nOg. Members will be looking out for themselves on CLUB on TG4 on October 23rd. , On the field the All Stars will be in action as usual this Sunday morning from 11am in Connolly Park. The u7’s will take on Ardfert as their season comes to a close on October 22nd. The u9’s will end their season this Saturday as they travel to the St Finbarr’s Club in Togher.

The Bracker O’Regan semi-finals have been re-fixed for October 22nd with the final taking place on the same day. The u13’s welcome Carrigaline this Saturday.

The u14’s are awaiting for a date for their Town League semi-final while the u15’s will play in the Suits Select Tralee and St Brendan’s Board Championship.

Lotto There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 4,7,9,26 and the next jackpot will be e2400.

COLLEGES ROUND-UP:

Tralee CBS went down 1-09 to 0-09 to St Brendan’s Killarney in the semi-final of the O’Sullivan Cup. There was a better outcome for Mercy Mounthawk who have reached the final after defeating Pobalscoil Rathmore 2-18 to 1-06 in their last four clash.

PARNELL’S NEWS

The u7’s have one training session left as the coaches are delighted with how these young players progressed at the start of their hurling career. Well done to Thomas Boyle and Eanna Sheehan who are this week’s Players of the Week.

The u12’s didn’t let the bad weather put them off as they played two games against Kileedy and then finished off the day at Bowling Buddies having some much appreciated food.

The u13 Boys recorded a big win over St Brendan’s in the North Kerry Championship and will play Kilmoyley next. The u16’s defeated Causeway and will play Ballyheigue in their final.

AGM –The club AGM will take place on Friday November 18th in the Kerins O’Rahillys clubhouse.

Lotto – The next draw will take place on Monday and your support will be appreciated.

JOHN MITCHELS NEWS

The club held its very successful social in the Rose Hotel where the players who were part of the 1962 Senior and Minor All Ireland winning teams were honoured, Buddy O’Grady was presented with the Lifetime Commitment Award, Gerry Gleeson the Club Appreciated Award and also to members of the male and female players as well as those who pulled on the county jersey. Paul Galvin was on hand to unveil the new John Mitchel’s club jersey which was launched on the night. The u7’s boys and girls are in training again this Sunday morning from 10.30pm sharp. The u8 and u10 girls are all set for the home hosted Sylvie Mason Blitz from 10am. The u12’s played their last game on Thursday night against Na Gaeil in the Tralee Town Final and we will have the result next week.

The u14’s went down to Na Gaeil but still have 2 games left to finish off their season. The u16’s played Castlegregory in their final North Kerry League Division 4 game with the opponents running out as winners.

In the Boys the u9’s and u11’s are in the Sylvie Mason Blitz at the weekend, the u13’s B defeated Ardfert to qualify for the Division 3 Town League final with details to follow. The u15’s went down to Churchill in their Central League final.

The Senior Ladies are looking forward to the North Kerry League starting away to Dingle.

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 2, 27, 30 and 32 and the next jackpot will be e2050.

TRALEE / ST BRENDAN’S NEWS:

In the Lee Strand Senior Championship St Pat’s beat Na Gaeil and Ballymac saw off Churchill. In the u13’s back-game John Mitchels B saw off Ardfert B.

The Timberland u13’s Division 3 final is on Sunday at 5pm when John Mitchels B take on Na Gaeil B. There are also games in the Suits Select u15 Championship.

ST PAT’S NEWS

There was no winner of the Lotto from

the numbers draw 2. 17. 24 and 29 and the next jackpot will be e3500.

There was disappointment when the Family Fun Day was rained off but the various certs were presented in the dressing room.

Well done to all those who represented Blennerville/Ballyard and Kerry in the Community Games Finals.

The seniors took on Na Gaeil in the first round of the Tralee / St Brendan’s Board District Championship winning 3-15 to 3-09.

BALLYMAC NEWS

The seniors made the perfect start to the inaugural combined Tralee/ St Brendan’s Board District Championship defeating Churchill.

The Academy was cancelled due to the bad weather but will be back this weekend.

The u16 Girls defeated Abbeydorney in the North Kerry Division 1 League Round 2 but the u14’s went down to Finuge/St Senans in their final.

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 32, 26, 15 and 6 and the next jackpot will be e3800.

FULL FIELD FOR BANNA WINTER RALLY

Kerry rally fans are counting down the days to October 30th when the Kerry Motor Club hosts the 2022 Banna Winter Rally.

A full field of up to 140 will tackle the North Kerry stages with crews coming from all across the country and from abroad as part of the ‘An Turas Mor’ Homecoming Kerry Festival including an entry from South Africa.

Clerk of the Course Sean Hegarty and his hard working committee are pulling out all the stops to put on a great event and thanked all the local organisations that they are working with behind the scenes. Rally fans will be delighted that Pairc Ferme and service will be based in the Brandon Car-park.

WARRIORS DOWNED ON HOME COURT:

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors will be hoping that their 83-87 point home defeat to Belfast Star was a one-off. Despite 29 points from Dre Jackson, 22 points from Jokic and 15 from Daniel Jokubaitis it wasn’t enough for John Dowling’s side who fell fowl of the officials in the latter stages of the game.

They will be looking to bounce back in their first game on the road this weekend as they are away to NUIG Maree on Saturday night. The Galway side defeated Flexachem Killorglin last weekend.

WHEELBLASTERS BACK TO WINNING WAYS:

Having gone down to reigning champions Rebel Wheelers in their opening Irish Wheelchair Basketball League encounter the Kingdom Wheelblasters bounced back last weekend with a 45-25 point win over South East Swifts. Leading the scoring for the Kerry side were Tadgh Buckley and Paul Ryan while Irish u23 International Dean McCarthy ended with 8 points. The win was built on a strong defence led by Cian Horgan and Roy Guerin.

UNBEATEN END OF SEASON RUN SEES KERRY 14’S INTO SHIELD QUARTER FINAL:

The Kerry 14’s have ended their League of Ireland League Phase 2 by putting together a 4 game unbeaten run. They picked up 8 points from the 12 available to secure the runners-up spot in their Group.

Having defeated Carlow/Kilkenny at home last weekend they travelled to the same opposition and came home with

a point following a 3-3 draw. The Kerry goals came from Szymon Jasinski, Pierce Lowth and Dawid Grebowiec. Kerry now head to Dublin to take on Shelbourne in the Shield Quarter Final this Saturday. The Kerry 17’s and 19’s both have two games left against Bray Wanderers and Drogheda.

SENIOR AND UNDERAGE WIN FOR DYNAMOS:

The seniors are into Round 2 of the Munster Juniors Cup following 3-2 win over Listowel Celtic in a game played in very tough conditions. Peter Murphy, Rob Lynch and Dara Lowth got the Dynamos goals.

Sean Whelan and Chris O’Sullivan scored for the B side as they defeated Killorglin B. At KSBGL level the 15’s Premier side went down 2-0 away to Inter Kenmare with the 13’s losing in an eight goal thriller away to Killorglin despite the best efforts of keeper Ben O’Sullivan.

TRALEE BOXING CLUB NOTES

Club coach, former boxer and well known in the soccer community as a long time referee is taking on a big challenge to spin for 10 hours straight to raise money to provide life-saving emergency equipment for the local community in and around the boxing club at Monavalley.

The challenge will take place from 9am to 7pm in the Manor West shopping centre and all support will be much appreciated with a gofundme.com page open. Kerry football heroes Paudie and David Clifford have already said they will get involved. Knowing the man there is no doubt he will complete the challenge.

The club was delighted to be part of an excellent sparing session hosted by Sliabh Luachra where clubs from all over Kerry were joined by members of the Sacred Heart club from Dublin. These sessions are very important for the development of our boxers.

Tralee Boxing Club would like to thank our neighbours in Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club for another great afternoon of sparring last Sunday. Our boxers got a brilliant workout and came home tired but smiling.

KINGDOM SWIMMING CLUB WEEKLY NEWS

Members of the club were delighted to attend the Annual Swim Ireland Awards in Dublin this week where they collected the Award for being on the short-list of one of the four Swim Clubs of the Year. Dolphin Swim Club Cork was named the overall winner by it was a testament to those involved in the Kingdom Swimming Club for over 40 years to be short-listed. The club was well represented at the Munster Aspiring Champions Gala where a number of personal bests were recorded.

Members are asked to see the notification from Swim Ireland re changes to Summer Competitions. For the first time in three years the Club will host a public AGM. It takes place in the Meadowlands Hotel on Wednesday October 26th at 7.30pm.

ON THE GREEN – MAINE VALLEY GC: There was just one competition which was won by Mike Ashe on 37 points (won on the Last 6 holes) from Tommy Evans with Brendan Keehan third on 36 points.

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