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Manor West Hotel Leisure Centre achieves the Ireland Active National Quality Standard Award

Manor West Hotel Leisure Centre has been awarded the Ireland Active National Quality Standard Award for the Leisure Club Hotel category award at the Ireland Active Awards. The awards took place on Friday night the 25th November at the Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan. The awards are the most soughtafter and respected accolades in the leisure and fitness industry. The awards reward excellence for facilities in the sector that meet the operational standards across 250 quality-based criteria and are endorsed by Sport Ireland.

Catríona Cantillon Leisure Club Manager at Manor West Hotel, said ‘We are absolutely delighted to have achieved this award. It’s the first time a Kerry based Hotel Leisure Club has achieved this award category. It’s great that all hard work has been

acknowledged.’

The National Quality Standard Awards (previously known as the White Flag Awards), have been in operation since 2001 and are the only industry specific award for the Leisure, Health and Fitness sector in Ireland. The Ireland Active National Quality Standard (NQS) Award encompasses four criteria safety, hygiene, customer engagement and human resources. All criteria must be met at Achieved level to reach the standard.

For more information on Manor West Hotel Leisure Club Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/zerogravityfitnessstudio Instagram: https://www.instagram. com/zerogravity_manorwest/ Website: https://www. manorwesthotel.ie/leisure/

In Photo Catríona Cantillon Leisure Club Manager and Daniel Fleming Leisure Club Supervisor

by Melanie Harris Ballincollig Flower Club

Jubilant O Rahillys Under age stars celebrate the Senior Teams great victory on Sunday in the Senior Munster Club Championship Semi Final V Eire Og

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

in pictures!

ABOVE: Christmas carols and entertainment from The Square, Tralee, town centre every Saturday before Christmas.

ABOVE: Reach for the sky as Mercy Mounthawk students react to their Junior Certificate results on Wednesday, from left Thomas Sheehy, Darragh O'Callaghan, Tom Long, Jessica McGibney, Kate Collins, James Fisher and Grace Lucid.

ABOVE: Students from Mercy Mounthawk received their Junior Certificate results on Wedmesday, from left Fionn O'Brien, Tralee, Peter Griffin, Ballyseedy, and Sean Hennessey, Nitul Roy and Umar Shahzad, Tralee.

ABOVE: Students from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí collecting their Junior Cert results on Wednesday were l-r: Conor Ó Luasaigh, Alan Ó Caoimh, Ciara O’Connor, Hannah May Lucey and Adam Crean.

ABOVE: Some of Mercy Mounthawk's academic high flyers being congratulated by school management on their Junior Cycle examination results. In photo (l-r) Sophia Darfoor (9 Distinctions), Pat Fleming (DeputyPrincipal), Aoibhín O'Connor-McCarthy (6 Distinctions), John O'Roarke (Principal), Sophie Hassett (6 Distinctions).

ABOVE: Happy young ladies Roisin Quinn, Tralee and on right Ruth O'Connor, Kilmoyley, with their Junior Certificate results at Mercy Mounthawk on Wednesday.

ABOVE: Launching the Tralee Area Mission. Parishes of St John, St Brendan's & Spa. February 26th-March 3rd 2023. Dream - Hope - Celebrate. From left Dermot Crowley, Anne Cotter, Fr. Padraig Walsh PP. Shane Lehane, Rev. Mark Moriarty, Ann O'Shea Daly, Fr. Francis Nolan, Majella Griffin, Fr. Tadhg PP. and Jackie McCull, Tralee.

Give A Magical Gift Ex perience

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he Virtual Christmas Tralee, in its 4th year and has raised over 30000 EURO for the Kerry Hospice Foundation. A Light to Remember of a Love one that is no longer with us or just someone you are thinking of this time this time of the year. Sponsor a light and leave your tribute which can be seen in the live tribute book. Remember by sponsoring a light you are also supporting the wonderful Palliative Care services, the up keep of the Inpatient Unit, day unit and the Home Care services. It is hoped we will also be able to fund two new Nurse prescribers in the coming year. You can also donate manually by using the envelopes available just inside the main door of the Inpatient Unit or the office. Follow the link below if you would like to sponsor a light. Pictured front Nursing Staff Lisa King, Shelia O'Connor and Aine Moriarty, back from left Ita Behan, KHF, Mary Shanahan Secretary KHF, Mari O'ConnellPalliative Care, Maura Sullivan Treasure KHF, Tara Kavanagh Chaplin and Andrea O'Donoghue PRO KHF. Pho: John Cleary. https://www.lighttoremember. com/

Local Poet conferred with PhD in English at The Winter Conferring in NUI Galway

Dr, Liz Quirke , youngest daughter of Maureen Quirke, Maureen’s Childcare Centre, and the late Tom Quirke, 48 Casement’s Avenue and Oakpark, Tralee, was proudly conferred with her PhD in English at the Winter Conferring Ceremony at NUI Galway on November 29th, 2022. A poet and scholar from Tralee with two collections from Salmon Poetry (The Road, Slowly in 2018 and How We Arrive in Winter in 2021), Liz is an Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholar, a Galway Doctoral Fellow and completed her PhD through Creative Practice in Poetry.

She is one of the founders of Pendemic.ie, a social history and

literary project that has been archived by UCD and funded by the Arts Council of Ireland. Quirke’s poems have been described in The Irish Times as “hard-won poems that rise out of a larger silence, re-doing the lyrics of Máire Mhac an tSaoi and Eavan Boland for 21st-century Ireland” and How We Arrive In Winter has been described as “brilliant and deeply moving” and an “affecting and assured book, written from the frontlines of mourning, but attuned, too, to the possibility of a future as in The Promise of Sweetbread which ends with the epiphany that ‘there has never been/ such a call/ for light/ as this.”

Dr. Liz Quirke works with the UCC English Department as a lecturer

Dr. Liz Quirke, along with her nephew Mikey Crowley, and proud Mum, Maureen Quirke.

in Poetry and said ‘ I am delighted to receive the Ph.D. in honor of

4 DAY WEEK TRIAL RESULTS

achieve 9.2 out of 10 results!

The results of Ireland's first coordinated reduced worktime trial (The four-day week) has been presented by University College Dublin’s Dr Orla Kelly this week at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.

The project, backed by Fórsa and carried out in partnership by Four-Day Week Ireland, University College Dublin (UCD), and Boston College, has examined the financial, social, and environmental impact that a four-day working week would have on businesses and employees in Ireland. The trial has been a resounding success in virtually every dimension with 100% of employees indicating they would prefer a reduced work schedule. Management are also very pleased with the outcome of the trial; in terms of productivity, and overall experience. On a scale of 1-10, from very negative to very positive, the companies’ average rating for the trial was 9.2. All participating companies are planning to continue with the four-day week schedule.

Call Chris or Colette Tel: 066-7126399 or e-mail : traleeadvertiser@gmail.com

my Dad, the muse and inspiration behind my poetry and creativity.

The Tralee, Ballymacelligott and Ballyseedy Christmas fair is back.!

It takes place in Teach an tSolais, St Johns Church, Ashe Street. on Saturday the 10th December from 10am to 2pm. Home Baking and Preserves Christmas Decorations Childrens Corner Silent Auction... Every one welcome !

Are you looking for a Christmas suggestion for the skin junkie that is concerned with anti-ageing?

As we age, collagen depletes, and we lack that lovely plumpness to our skin. So, it is a good idea to put the collagen back in to our skin via a supplement.

Collagen is a critical part of the structure of the dermis, and it is what gives our skin its plumpness. As we age, from our early twenties we lose collagen at the rate of 1.5% per year. This loss results in wrinkles, ne lines, dry, blemished, and thinning skin. Victoria Beckham (who knows a thing or two about skin!) takes a collagen supplement, Skinade, to keep her skin looking youthful and glowing. CHRC at Bon Secours Tralee is the exclusive provider of Skinade in Kerry.

Skinade is a drink that supports and nourishes the skin, not just on your face, but all over your body, working from the inside out to rebuild your collagen matrix below the skin surface. It boosts hydration and reduces the appearance of ne lines and wrinkles. Drinking Skinade regularly gives you a rmer, more even toned, hydrated, radiant, youthful and healthier looking skin. It contains collagen peptides and Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, lysine and omega 3&6 and as well as working on your skin, it will also work on healthier and faster growing hair and nails.

All you need to do is take this drink daily. I recommend taking it, chilled, in the morning; wait to see the amazing results! Vouchers are available and we provide a consultation to make sure Skinade is suitable for your needs.

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Winners of the Best hair Restoration Clinic at the Tia Maria Hair and Beauty Awards 2022.

MaryWinners of the Most Stylish Clinic at the Cointreau Style Awards 2022. Hi Style Clinic of the Month.

For any skin care queries or to find out more about Skinade, contact chrc@bonsecours.ie 086-0786120

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in Tralee Over

Novas Christmas Sleep out happening in Tralee ...want to take part?

This year, the Novas Christmas Sleep-Out is taking place on Friday 16th of December. A spokesperson says " We are thrilled that this flagship event in taking place again this year and look forward to meeting many of you on the street! This year we are running the event in Limerick City and Tralee Town Center and are looking for as many of you as possible to get involved.""This is our largest fundraising event of the year, with all monies raised supporting our frontline services in the regions where the events are taking place."

If you would like to particpate in the event or have any questions on how to get involved, you can email sleepout@novas.ie, for further information or for a fundraising card. You can set up fundraising pages on

idonate or Go Fund Me. Donations to the event can also be made via our webiste here. #NovasSleepOut We are looking for as many people as possible to take part in the Novas Sleep-Out on December 16th to help raise much needed funds to support homeless services throughout the region this Christmas. Please get involved and spread the word among your family, friends and work colleagues." Novas is a voluntary organisation and Approved Housing Body working with families and single adults who are disadvantaged and socially excluded; primarily those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. We provide a range of services and accommodation for marginalised households throughout Ireland.

Tralee receives Sensory & Community Accessibility Awards

AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity, has officially launched its Autism-Friendly Towns Programme for 2022/23, an initiative that brings communities together to work to increase accessibility, understanding and acceptance for Autistic people in towns across Ireland. Whilst COVID-19 caused huge disruption for Autistic people and local communities, this year AsIAm will present awards to a number of communities in recognition of their progress, including Tralee, who will receive a Sensory & Communication Accessibility Award.

AsIAm work with communities to build infrastructure and support to make their town more inclusive and ultimately autism friendly. The initiative, launched in 2018, sees towns seek accreditation by providing the necessary

tools and measures that include reducing sensory simulation and undertaking staff training to improve understanding of autism across local businesses, clubs and schools. Currently Autistic people across Ireland face significant barriers with only 40% of Irish people claiming to have a ‘good’ understanding of Autism whilst 60% of people associate negative connotations with Autism. Autism Research AsIAm

Autistic people across towns and villages in Ireland want to be afforded the same chance in every aspect of life, from going to school and making friends, to finding a job and accessing public services.  This year 19 towns* have signed up to the programme where they will recruit a certain percentage

Kids!!! ...Wanna meet Santa at the Greyhound Track?

A fantastic opportunity to meet Santa Claus in the surrounds of the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium is on this Saturday night( Dec 3rd) . The Doors open at 6.45pm with the opportunity to meet Santa and get a free gift. There will be face painting and a Best Christmas Costume Competition for kids. There will also be a raffle

on the night with some fabulous prizes up for grabs .The proceeds of this raffle are going to SVP Tralee who do such great work for families around Christmas. There's also two fantastic 'Gate Prizes' to be won ..1. A weekend away at Farmyard Lane Glamping in Beaufort and 2... A One night stay in the Arbutus Hotel in Killarney.

Family Admission tickets can be bought online at kingomgreyhoundstadium.ie and cost just €10 for the whole family when bought in advance of Saturday's event on the website www.kingdomgreyhoundstadium. ie or a €15 family price on the gate on the night.

of businesses, public services, and voluntary and sporting organizations in their towns as “Autism-Friendly Champions”.

The Autism-Friendly Towns Programme is being supported by a private philanthropist and has secured funding for the next 3 years.

Exciting Spinal Cord injury treatment breakthrough coming from UL!

Unique new material developed at University of Limerick has shown significant promise in the treatment of spinal cord injury.Brand new research conducted at UL’s Bernal Institute – published in leading global journal Biomaterials Research – has made exciting progress in the field of spinal cord tissue repair.

New hybrid biomaterials developed at UL in the form of nanoparticles and building on existing practice in the tissue engineering field, were successfully synthesised to promote repair and regeneration following spinal cord injury, according to the researchers.

The UL team led by Professor Maurice N Collins, Associate Professor, School of Engineering at UL and lead author Aleksandra Serafin, a PhD candidate at UL, used a new kind of scaffolding material

and a unique new electrically conducting polymer composite to promote new tissue growth and generation that could advance the treatment of spinal cord injury.“Spinal Cord Injury remains one of the most debilitating traumatic injuries a person can sustain during their lifetime, affecting every aspect of the person’s life,” explained Professor Collins.These results offer encouraging prospects for patients and further research into this area is planned.“Treating spinal injuries will therefore not only allow for the patient to walk or move again but will allow them to live their lives to their full potential, which makes projects such as this one so vital to the research and medical communities.

Local Clubs welcome €35 million Sports Energy Support Scheme

Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley, welcomes the announcement of a new €35 million fund established to support National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGB's) and their affiliated clubs in dealing with their rising energy costs during the winter period.

Funding guidelines have been disseminated to all NGB's funded by Sport Ireland. The closing date for applications from these organisations will be Friday, November 25th 2022.

Clubs affiliated to Sport Irelandfunded NGB's have been advised to engage directly with their relevant organisation about any queries they

may have in relation to the scheme. Depending on the level of submissions, the outcome of those deliberations will be communicated to NGB's in December. These Bodies will begin the disbursement of this funding to their relevant clubs and affiliate organisations from January 2023 onwards.

Minister Foley said: “Our diverse and inclusive sporting organisations are at the heart of communities the length and breadth of Kerry. This new funding scheme will provide targeted and timely funding to local clubs ensuring that they can continue to operate during a difficult Winter period. “

Spotted on the Street

Minister Foley welcomes almost €900,000 in funding for three Kerry public amenities

Minister for Education and Kerry T.D Norma Foley welcomes the announcement of €899,800 in funding for three Kerry public amenities under the Embracing Ireland's Outdoors Scheme.The funding is part of €14 million package announced by Government and is part of the overall National Outdoor Recreation Strategy.

The three projects awarded funding are:

• The North Kerry Greenway is awarded €500,000 in funding for changing facilities in Listowel.

• The Shannon Way / Slí na Sionainne is receiving €200,000

in funding for upgrade works.

• The Castlegregory beach is awarded €199,800 for the upgrade of the beach amenity area.

Minister Foley said: “I welcome this significant funding that will help maintain, enrich and develop three key recreation and outdoor amenities in local Kerry communities. Today’s announcement provides significant investment in the North Kerry Greenway, the Shannon Way and Castlegregory beach. This funding will develop, enhance and support three of Kerry’s world- class outdoor tourist attractions.”

Set against the relaxing backdrop of live piano music and served in the warm and contemporary surroundings of The Peregrine, expect a scrumptious feast of scones, cakes and pastries all with a seasonal flavour that pay tribute to the long standing tradition of Afternoon Tea.

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Minister Fleming presents awards to the first graduates from the Kingdom’s MSc in Fintech Innovation

Minister Sean Fleming presented awards to the first graduates from the MSc in Fintech Innovation in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise. This innovative programme was developed in collaboration with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, Munster Technological University (MTU) Tralee and Skillnet Ireland.

The Masters programme was developed through Skillnet Ireland’s co-creation model which plays a key role in facilitating engagement between enterprise and the higher education sector in the co-creation of new programmes to meet future skills.The course has equipped the graduates with critical insights into fintech across the key pillars of finance, technology and innovation. It meets the needs and contributes

significantly to future proofing the financial operations across all domains including the financial services sector itself. The innovative MSc in FinTech Innovation was delivered in MTU’s Tralee campus in Co. Kerry.

Dr. Breda O’Dwyer, Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurial Leadership Mindset at MTU said: “Munster Technological University are delighted to have collaborated with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet in developing and delivering the MSc in Fintech Innovation. It was a great honour for both the academic and the Lifelong Learning teams at MTU to be present as Minister Sean Fleming acknowledged the success of the programme and the achievements of the graduates.

Kerry Hoteliers Outline Tourism Challenges to TDs And Senators

Hotel and guesthouse owners in Kerry met with local political representatives last week to discuss the challenges facing the tourism sector as 2023 approaches. While there has been a welcome upturn in tourism this year, businesses throughout the country remain in recovery mode, having survived the worst economic shock in recent memory and who are now confronting skyrocketing energy costs and an expected global economic downturn in key markets next year.

Bernadette Randles, Chair of the Kerry of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) outlined to Kerry representatives the crucial importance that everything possible is done to protect and secure tourism livelihoods and support the long-term sustainable development of our wider tourism industry.

“Irish tourism businesses are collectively the largest indigenous employer in the country. Here in Kerry, tourism accounts for 16600 jobs, and €592m of revenue annually. Speaking with local TDs and Senators it is clear that they understand the value and importance of tourism to our local communities, but also the enormous impact multiple factors are having on these businesses, right now.Hoteliers also discussed with local political representatives the importance of the 9% Tourism VAT rate and how this is the right rate for the long-term sustainable development of Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, “The current 9% rate is the right rate for Irish tourism in a European context. Increasing the tourism VAT rate by half to 13.5% in March 2023 would make Ireland’s tourism VAT rate the third highest

Government RAISES social housing threshold for Kerry

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has informed Government of an increase of €5,000 to the social housing income eligibility threshold for Kerry. The increase will take effect from 01 January 2023.

This significant change is being taken pending the development and roll-out of a revised income eligibility

model (and income thresholds) in 2023. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is currently working on this revised model.

Commenting on the increase, Minister O’Brien said:

“This increase will ensure that social housing support is available to vulnerable households in Kerry. It will help protect those most at risk

from the recent increase in the cost of living.

“This change, the first in over a decade, builds on the recommendations of the review into social housing income eligibility limits. My department and I are now working hard to produce a new income eligibility model, which will be completed in 2023.”

These graduates encapsulate all the qualities of exemplary participants who have been recognised and held in high regard for their academic

excellence and leadership prowess in the financial services sector.”

in Europe, far above other European countries where they take tourism

seriously like Portugal (6%), Malta (7%) Netherlands (9%).

END OF AN ERA: Mike and Margaret Moriarty have retired from the supermarket and now their landmark shop Moriarty's Centra Farranfore is under new ownership.. new owner Peter Keane of Keane's SuperValu in Killorglin begins a new era in one of the most famous shops in the county. (pic credit Killarney Advertiser )

Tralee Chamber CEO, Colette O’Connor was delighted to be joined by Niall Kelliher of Killarney Chamber of Commerce in Listowel at the Centenary Celebration of the Kerry Gardaí this week .

Congratulations to Ita Behan and her daughter Caitriona who were in the Na Gaeil clubhouse this week to collect the €1,000 that their horse “Harold’s Pride” won in their Gold Cup recently.

Optician Roger Harty is helping Moyderwell Mercy’s Young Scientists prepare for their upcoming trip to Dublin.

Butcher Liam Maguire supporting the sale of the Commemorative Christmas Cards from Kingdom Swimming Club with all proceeds go to @jigsawkerry who provide a wide range of mental health support for young people in Kerry Also Also available in .Oaklands Daybreak, Oakpark Road and Surf n Sale ,Abbey St. Total Cleaning , Horan Centre & Clash

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AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...

Search for the Magic of Christmas

By Georgie Downes

Christmas fun continues here at the Chamber Alliance and, in partnership with AIB, we are delighted to present a new and exciting challenge for all you treasure hunt enthusiasts. Search for the Magic is a cute little game that will see you and your friends scouting out various shop-front windows in Tralee, looking for the letters that spell out the word MAGIC. There are gift vouchers to be won so get searching!

From November 26th, the letters M A G I C will appear in different shop-front windows across the town, with one letter per shop-front window. Find all 5 letters to make up the word Magic and

enter the daily draw to win Gift Voucher for a local business. The letters will be moved from shopfront to shopfront and your Christmas quest is to find all five letters and enter the draw to win.

How do you enter? Simply take a photo of each of the five letters in their various five locations, post the picture to your social media page making sure to tag Tralee Chamber and use the hashtag #ChristmasInTralee, and voila! you could win a fabulous gift voucher just in time for your Christmas shopping. Remember, keep an eye out those letters from November 26th.

Siamsa Tíre Has Free Youth Theatre Taster Session On Dec 17th

Siamsa Tíre, the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, announces a new youth theatre residency with West End House School of Arts, Killarney. Starting on the 14th January 2023, classes will run weekly in Siamsa Tíre, led by drama professionals from West End House School of Arts. Young people aged over 12 years old are invited to a free taster session on Saturday, December 17th in Siamsa Tíre from 12.00-2.00pm with Jessica Plunkett. Places are limited, so it is recommended to book early for both the taster session and the Youth Theatre term.

Current Creative Directors at West End House, Jessica Courtney Leen and Gemma Doorley said, “It has been a priority for us to establish a Youth Theatre Club because it was Donie Courtney’s ambition to see this happen in his home county. To have a residency at Siamsa Tíre for a group of young people who want to come together and create their own work is simply magic. It’s exactly what we’re about at West

End House and we’re already looking forward to seeing what this beautiful space inspires.”

Róisín McGarr, Executive Director at Siamsa Tíre added, “Donal Courtney was greatly admired in the industry for his compassion and generosity of spirit as well as his talents as a theatre professional.

The West End House School of Arts, which was founded by the late Donal Courtney (Jessica's uncle), and actor Michael Fassbender, has been successfully running acting classes with secondary school students, visiting international students and adults since September 2021.

Michael says the vision of West End House School of Arts is to create a safe space for students to work collectively and inspire one another.

The Youth Theatre commences on Saturday 14th January 2023 and runs every Saturday from 12 – 2pm for a 10-week term up to 24th March. The course fee is €195. To register visit www.siamsatire.com/

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Photo captions: L-R): Jessica Courtney Leen, Creative Director West End House School of Arts, Roisin McGarr, Executive Director Siamsa Tíre,

from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance

Olivia Howe, Creative Learning Assistant Siamsa Tíre, and Gemma Doorley, Creative Director West End House School of Arts

Happy Halloween IT’S ONLY A JOKE

Have you ever tried eating a clock? It's really time-consuming, especially if you go for seconds.

Why are ghosts such bad liars? Because they are easy to see through.

It's cleaning day so naturally, I've already polished off a whole chocolate bar.

What did the buffalo say when his son left for college? Bison!

Here, I bought you a calendar. Your days are numbered now. Where do fish sleep? In the riverbed. What did one plate say to his friend? Tonight, dinner's on me!

Where are average things manufactured? The satisfactory.

I tried to sure the airport for misplacing my luggage. I lost my case.

Why doesn't the sun go to college? Because it has a million degrees!

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

I have many jokes about rich kids— sadly none of them work.

What do you call a singing laptop? A Dell!

Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven ate nine.

Why are skeletons so calm? Because nothing gets under their skin. How do trees get online? They just log on!

Some people think prison is one word… but to robbers it's the whole sentence.

My girlfriend treats me like a god. She ignores my existence and only talks to me when she needs something.

Where does the sheep get his hair cut? The baa baa shop!

Why did the orange stop? It ran out of juice!

I never make mistakes. … I thought I did once, but I was wrong.

What does the man in the moon do when his hair gets too long? Eclipse it!

I hate Russian dolls… they're so full of themselves!

Know any funny Jokes? Share with us - send them to traleeadvertiser@gmail.com

We look Great in Stockings!

Whether your brunching, lunching, sleeping over, grabbing dinner or enjoying the best cocktails in town, The Ross gift card gives you the gift of choice. Be it a weekend away or a midweek treat, our vouchers are the perfect gift to ensure a great time on your own time. Did we mention our gift cards are redeemable at our fancy-pants big sister property The Killarney Park?

Visit theross.ie Email hello@theross.ie Town Centre, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Ireland.

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

Q. If I have muscular aches and pains what happens after I book a treatment session?

After you book in we follow a plan. This is in order to assess and improve any area of your body that is causing you discomfort, pain or a lack of mobility and strength.

Q. What happens first?

First we will fill out a medical screening form to gather information on your health and injury history. This is to give an overall picture of your health and see what may be feeding into or contributing to your current complaint.

Q. Okay. What next?

We will do a full postural assessment along with a number of range of motion and strength tests to try and pin point where your issue is stemming from and to give us an idea of what kind of work needs to be done to improve your complaint.

Q. What does the hands on work entail?

Through various hands on Neuromuscular techniques, massage techniques and mobility work we will aim to reduce pain, improve movement patterns and strength.

Q. How long does a session last? 50 minutes

If you are in pain, or know somebody who has been suffering for a while than get in touch with us via phone, e-mail or just call in for a chat in The Brandon Hotel Leisure Centre. Our professional team of Kevin, Kieran & Laura would be happy to help you.

Tralee Chamber President's Lunch a huge hit!

Last Friday , Business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders gathered at the Rose Hotel to celebrate the achievements of Tralee Chamber over the past 10 years, while looking forward to building a bigger and better Tralee. Over 150 people gathered at The Rose Hotel in Tralee for the inaugural Tralee Chamber President's Lunch. Guests of honour and keynote speakers included, Minister for Education, Norma Foley - TD, Group Internal Communications Director for Kerry Group, Tony Bergin, Mayor of Tralee, Cllr. Mikey Sheehy and Past President of Tralee Chamber, Padraig McGillicuddy.

Your health matters!

Kieran

Kevin Prunty

NEWS Enjoy FREE PARKING in Tralee Over Christmas!

TRALEE PARNELLS HURLING AND CAMOGIE CLUB

Last Man Standing

We had a lot of interest in this competition and had 116 entries in total. Unfortunately, it has been a bruising start to the competition with lots of surprise results so we currently just have about 30 “men left standing” at the moment. The winner will receive €500

Congratulations Congratulations to CBS The Green and especially to the Parnells members on the panel on defeating St Augustines of Waterford to win the TUS Corn an Darra Uí Dhonabhain in the Munster U16.5 Schools Hurling Championship.

JOHN MITCHELS CLUB NOTES

6AM FULL BODY STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CLASSES FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS

Come along to the John Mitchels Hall at 6am on Tuesday and Thursday and avail of our free strength and conditioning classes being facilitated by George Bastible. All you need is motivation, an exercise mat and water. Open to all 18 year olds and over.

MONDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS START TRAINING LIKE THE PROS FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS

Started Friday November 11th at 8pm, come along to the Astroturf and take part in a one-hour session with George Bastible. Open to all club members, players and parents from minor upwards. If you have the desire to be the best version of yourself, come to John Mitchels at 6pm on Monday and 8pm on Fridays and increase your fitness levels and improve your lifestyle.

Training All teams have completed their season for 2022 and we wish all players well on their strength and conditioning programs.

BINGO Bingo continues every Wednesday and Friday night. Eyes down at 8.30pm sharp.

AUSTIN STACKS

SENIOR FOOTBALL: The Tralee/St Brendan's District Senior Championship Final sponsored by Lee Strand, between ourselves and Ballymac, is scheduled to go ahead in Austin Stack Park on this Saturday evening (3rd Dec) at 6.30pm with extra time if required.

SYMPATHY: There was shock and sadness in the Rock and elsewhere on last Friday week (18th Nov) when news broke of the untimely passing of Dolores O’Connor (nee Kelly), wife of Aidan and co-proprietor of The Greyhound Bar. Dolores was in the UK when she took suddenly ill and passed away peacefully. We offer sincere sympathy to Aidan, her sons and daughters Tommy, Sonya, Mark, Yvonne, Aideen and Lily, to her sisters Ann, Margaret, Martha, Elizabeth and Rosemary, and to all her extended family and friends, both here and in her native Dromiskin (Co. Louth), at this sad time. Sincere sympathy is also offered to the families of the following who died recently: Sabrina O’Mahony, Shanakill (sister of former Club Footballer, Stephen); Tom Lynch. Kerins Park and formerly Lohercannon; Joan Steinborn (nee Talbot), Lisbeg, Oakpark and formerly Laharn; Mary Coffey (nee Keane), Castlecountess; Christina

O’Connell (nee O’Mahony), Doon South and formerly Ballymacelligott (mother of Club member, Morgan and grandmother of current Club Footballers Liam and Maria); and Lynda O’Connor (nee Roche), Monalee, Monavalley and formerly Currow Village.

ALL IRELAND MEDALS

PRESENTATION: The Kerry Panel of Players who were part of this season’s All Ireland SF winning squad were presented with their winning medals at a ceremony last Friday night (25th Nov) with four of our players among the recipients. Well done again to Dylan Casey, Greg Horan, Jack O’Shea and team captain Joseph O’Connor. This brings our record winning All Ireland SF medals in the Club to 96 won by 34 players.

MUNSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP:

Well done to Kerins O’Rahillys on their Munster SF semi final win over Clare’s Éire Óg last Sunday. We wish them the best of luck as they take on Limerick’s Newcastle West in the Munster Final on next Saturday week (10th Dec). Both sides will be seeking their first Provincial title in the 52nd season of the competition.

ST PATS GAA CLUB

AGM

Our upcoming AGM is taking place Sunday 11th of December at 3pm in Curraheen Community Rooms. We look forward to meeting you all on the day. We would also be looking for 3 or 4 new members to come on board to support the ongoing development of the club.

Rosary at Rath

Please be aware that this year Rosary at Rath will take place at 3pm on Tuesday Afternoons not Tuesday Nights when it normally took place.

KERINS O RAHILLYS NEWS

Senior Munster Club Championship Semi Final Result.

Kerins O Rahillys 1-09 Eire Og Ennis 1-08. Sunday evening in Austin Stacks Park saw KOR take on the Clare Champions Eire Og Ennis in the Semi Final of this years Senior Munster Club Championship. While reduced to 14 men halfway through the first half . after David Moran sufferd 2 yellow cards, O'Rahillys players rallied to the cause despite some close calls late in the game .When it was needed most the influential Gavin O Brien linked up well with Cormac Coffey and Karl Mullins to keep the pressure on Eire Og in the 2nd half .But the Clare outfit showed why they are back to back County Champions when then dragged themselves right back into the contest with a great goal from wing back Eanna O Connor which kickstarted a period of dominance to leave just three between the sides with ten minutes to go.Eire Og went on to score the next two points to leave the minimum between the sides. For the last few remaining minutes it was nail biting stuff, as both teams were guilty of some very poor turnovers. And Were it not for a superb block down by Darragh McElligott KOR may well have lost the tie. The supporters were elated to reach their first Munster Club Final since 2009. Management will be delighted with the manner in which the team dug out the victory in the face of adversity, the character shown by the players was outstanding on the day. KOR now advance to play

Newcastlewest in the final on Saturday December 10th at a venue to be decided.

Club Go Fund Me

We have opened a go fund me page to assist with the added expense of a run in the Munster Club Championship, to date the support and response from our supporters and beyond has been nothing short of phenomenal. At present we have raised over ten thousand euros. The fund is still opened and all contributions are greatly appreciated.

NÓTAÍ NA mBAN

Comhghairdeas Strand Road team and management who defeated Éire Óg in the AIB Club Senior Football Championship semifinal last Sunday in Austin Stack Park.

It was fantastic to see such great support for our senior men. We’re looking forward to cheering you on in the final v Newcastlewest in a fortnight’s time .

U14 KERRY TRIALS

Pat Healy Park, Ballyrickard was busy again last Saturday for trials. Thankfully it wasn’t as wet and cold as the previous week. Well done to all involved. Best wishes to everyone and enjoy!

U16 KERRY TRIALS

A mucky morning for trials after all the rain we have had but it didn’t stop everyone in doing their best. Well done ladies!

MINOR TRIALS

A change of day for last week’s final minor trial. Well done to everyone!

AWARDS NIGHT

With medals to be presented from 2021 and 2022 it has been decided by our ladies committee that this will be done for ALL age groups on the one night. This is logical for all involved. We are looking forward to a lovely evening. When the date has been confirmed messages will be sent to everyone!

JUVENILE NOTES:

Well done to our U12 Boys who hosted Èire Óg’s U12 Boys on Sunday morning in Ballyrickard. Despite the conditions they played a great game of football. There was some fantastic skills on show by all who played. The boys showed great team work throughout the game working the ball up and down the pitch finishing off with some cracking scores.

Juvenile AGM will take place on Wednesday 14th December at 8pm in the Club all members are welcome to attend.

Everyone in the Juvenile Club would like to congratulate our amazing Senior Team on their well deserved win over Èire Óg in the Munster Semi Final on Sunday. It was great to see so many of our Juveniles in attendance showing their support.

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Schoolboys Fixtures : Sat Dec 3

U-12 National Cup Avenue ( Ennis ) v Dynamos

U-16 National Cup Dynamos v Granagh Utd

U-12 League Dynamos B v Dingle B

U-14 League Dynamos v Killorglin

U-16 League Park B v Dynamos B

U-13 League : Killorglin B 1 – 1 Dynamos B. First 15 minutes of this game was end to end with no clear cut chances. Killorglin, to their credit responded and were awarded a controversial penalty late on which they duly converted. So, the spoils were shared in this very entertaining contest.

U-15 League : Castleisland 1 – 2 Dynamos B. A very competitive contest played at George O Callaghan Park, Castleisland. Dynamos started solidly. Castleisland upped their game in the second half and equalised mid way through the second period. Dynamos then pressed for the winner and Johnny scored his second with a wonder goal. Man of the match was Johnny Neilings.

KDL Div 1B Mainebank 3 – 1 Dynamos B. We missed out on an opportunity to extend our lead at the top of the table when we were beaten by a fired up Mainebank side in Killorglin las Sunday. Mainebank went three goals ahead only for Donagh Stephenson to get a consolation goal for the Reds.

KDL Div 3A Mastergeeha B 1 – 2 Dynamos C. A brace of goals from Wayne Guthrie saw our Senior C team overcome the Killarney District side and maintain our perfect winning record in this division.

TRALEE CHESS CLUB

The league is beginning to take shape after some highly competitive matches on Monday night.Yunis ,the Ukrainian International chess stands top of the leaderboard with 5 wins out of 5.Mirko from Croatia has 4 wins to his credit.Club treasurer Paul Shanahan follows with 3 points.There has been some brilliant matches in the league so far .Sami from Iran got the better of Club secretary Kevin in a game of intrigue .The club take part in the Munster League next Sunday. They play 2 rounds in Charleville.The 5 representatives are Yunis and Alexander from Ukraine.Mirko from Croatia and Ayman from Syria are also in the line up.Paul will keep the Tralee flag flying. Full results in next week's notes.The club meet every Monday night at 8pm upstairs in the Castle Bar,Rock St.Contact Club PRO Johnny Hoare 086/1083685 for further details.Attached is club secretary Kevin Farnan in action from last Monday

TRALEE DYNAMOS AFC Tralee Dynamos AFC News

Present at the Walk Launch at Meadowlands Hotel on Monday 28th November was Mayor of Tralee, Mikey Sheehy, pictured with Kerry Camino committee members Brian Fitzgerald, Billy Nolan, Grace O'Donnell, Adrienne McLoughlin, Ingrid Boyle and Mike O'Donnell.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BOARD MEMBERS

Kerry Parents & Friends Association (KPFA) wishes to appoint new Directors and Committee Members to ensure we have the capacity and skills to oversee the organisation’s work. The roles are unpaid voluntary positions. Reasonable, agreed expenses may be claimed. Directors are expected to attend eight board meetings per year, but also to participate in the life of the organisation between board meetings, advising the executive team and acting in an ambassadorial role for KPFA.

Board meetings are currently held Mondays, monthly.

Positions are advertised for a period of 3 years (term may be renewed).

Kerry Parents & Friends Association (KPFA) was founded in 1973 and provides community based services for adults with intellectual disability and autism in the county. In partnership with stakeholders and with our funders, we strive to develop services which are guided by best practice and the belief that people with intellectual disability are full and equal members of society.

ABOUT THE ROLES

1. We wish to recruit a number of Directors, and expect that candidates will bring a range of skills and experience to KPFA.

2. We are also seeking to recruit a number of Committee Members with various skills and experience to KPFA.

Expertise & knowledge

• Finance / business expertise

• Charity sector / charity law and regulation / Governance / Compliance

• Housing.

Skills

• Ability to understand and interrogate financial reports

• Strategic planning skills

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• Ability to operate as part of a team

How to apply

Please submit a CV and a covering letter by Friday, December 16th 2022, stating why you wish to be considered for either of the two roles, to the Company Secretary by email on Josephine.spring@kpfa.ie

Prospective board members’ applications will be presented to the Board in January 2023 and those who best meet our requirements will be invited to speak to some of our existing Directors at a later date tbc.

Kerry Parents & Friends Association (KPFA).

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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.

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. J.S.

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