In adventurous lands yonder our very own existence, lives a place where milkshake rivers run from high top mountains capped with snow and Ice. This special place is naturally prone to pine cones falling from trees covered in warm coconut sprinkling ready to eat. Many residents there use Christmas trees for transport locally and beyond. It is known that the trees vary from Spruce, to Fir, Canaan, and Concolor. The powerful evergreen is favourite to those who dwell in these lands. it is favourite due to its high-powered speed and how it sings merry as it goes. Collecting those warm coconut pine cones as it passes by to keep fuelled and bellies full. The evergreen is driven by the Christmas messengers. Speed, song, style and Christmas magic is much needed for the job that is so very important.
This job is the gift of giving. The gifts of sharing, The gifts of surprise. The very folk of the lands we speak off have a different view and carry many different virtues that they see as the truest of gifts. These gifts are ones that last lifetimes. They don’t just tire of gadgets and stuff, oh no not these folk.
Allow me to introduce MARIE, FRONT RUNNING ANGEL OF HOPE. JACKIE FRONT RUNNING ANGEL OF PEACE. SABRINA FRONT RUNNING ANGEL OF JOY. TREVOR FRONT RUNNING ANGEL OF LOVE.
These Christmas angels absolutely believe in the many offerings of our world and know they are to be enjoyed. Having said this, they are also of the strong belief that in order to really enjoy what our world has to offer we would benefit greatly in taking a moment to hear what they have to give. Christmas time and the new year await, so lets all listen up and see what great gifts are offered right now to you and to me.
MARIE, THE FRONT RUNNER OF HOPE. This gift she wants to offer is wrapped in abundance for every path walked and action taken. The angel of HOPE allows us all to receive a gentle warmth when, “Baby its cold outside” attitude.
She offers immense instrumental spirit and allows us to dance. More importantly she delights in us hoping for others to get what they need not what they want. The want is given when the need is understood. She offers us a strangers smile in the hope of restoration in each other. Her greatest hope is the offering of light over dark. When Marie is near, Hope is the gift she offers, and she hope you take it no matter what your circumstances.
JACKIE, THE FRONT RUNNER OF PEACE. What a gift to receive the magic of nothing and quite all round. The observation of stillness and
near, joy is laughing its way towards you, and will have you on playful ventures, be it adult or child.
the sights to be seen. PEACE brings you and me in a far of green where right or wrong do not belong. Freedom is tranquil and disturbance no more. She offers you to yourself, what a gift to get to know. This angel gives a wink of ok-ness and off we go. Harmonious. When Jackie is near, Peace is her gift to you in abundance once more take to see what is precious all around.
SABRINA, THE FRONT RUNNER OF JOY. Who can argue that this gift is one that brings everyone together. It is for sure certainly contagious. The crankiest of cranks smile secretly when joy is around and very apparent. It is unavoidable when present. JOY, Well lets be serious when joy is not meant to be serious yet serious it is. The encouragement of fun, laughter, and waiting in awe. The only seriousness in joy is getting to know it full stop. Thereafter you can have it anywhere at any time. When Sabrina is
TREVOR, THE FRONT RUNNER OF LOVE. Now he is the angel that offers many, the love to others, the love to life, the love to strangers, his most Imperative offering is the love he wants you to have for yourself. Loving your very own home, the home you live in with every breath you take. The home within. When you can love you, he offers the outpouring of love for others. Love has many measures; its intentions however are always just love. It is deep and wide and has room for absolutely everyone. The first room is to unlock your own. Love you and you will love in many different ways thereafter. When Trevor is near, Love is breathtakingly all round. It can hit sudden and profound. Let’s face it all together love is what makes the world go round. And so, it goes another year has passed and Christmas time at last with great festivities and gifts galore. It has been a pleasure this morning to wake to the frost and have HOPE, in my heart, with peace as I pour my coffee and the joyful thoughts ebb and flow. Love overwhelms me in many different measures. It has been my pleasure to tell you of the lands far from here. The adventurous legends that I have just shared. Now it’s up to you this Christmas and new year, in adults, and children and the children in adults go forth on evergreen trees and milkshake rivers, with pine cone coconuts and magical mountaintops BE HOPEFUL WITH PEACE AND LOOK FORWARD TO JOY, LOVE AS YOU GO WITH A TWINKLE IN YOUR EYE.
WRITTEN BY FIDELMA PHILOMENA FITZGERALD MIACP MACI
SNOOKER legends, Ken Doherty and Jimmy White, are gearing up for a very special New Year’s reunion in Killarney in January as they take part in a charity exhibition match in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House.
The renowned snooker legends will appear at Killarney’s Eviston House Hotel on Monday, January 2nd for this very special event, organised by local man Connie O’Sullivan and hotel owner Patrick Eviston. Patrick wanted to host the event in memory of his late wife Linda, who received valuable support form Recovery Haven prior to her death.
Tickets for the event are already selling quickly, with two ticket options available: a standard entry ticket priced at €20 or a VIP ticket for €50, which entitles the buyer to a meet-and-greet with the players prior to the match, as well as priority seating.
The event also marks the 25th anniversary of Ken Doherty’s World Championship win, with the Dubliner is set to bring along his coveted trophy on the night.
As well as the match itself, there will also be a raffle on the night in aid of
Recovery Haven Kerry, featuring a host of keenly sought-after items, including a signed cue from each player, as well as a cue signed by the late, great, Alex Higgins.
Thanking organisers Connie and Patrick for choosing Recovery Haven Kerry as the beneficiaries of this exciting event, PRO Marisa Reidy said that there is huge excitement around the meeting of two great legends.
“When Connie came to us and explained what he had been planning we were absolutely delighted to be part of it. We only announced the event a few days ago and already people are really excited about it and cannot wait to see two such legends of the game in Killarney town,” she said.
The action gets underway at 8pm sharp, with the VIP reception kicking off at 7pm. Tickets are now available online at www.ticketstop.ie (search Ken Doherty & Jimmy White) or from Recovery Haven Kerry, The Eviston House Hotel, the Cue Club Killarney and Tralee Snooker Club.
Festive tunes and Christmas cheer greet you at Manor West Hotel this Christmas. Take a break and check your shopping list while enjoying a coffee and a treat or a leisurely brunch in Sea Salt Cafe. If it’s a cosy spot and a hearty meal you need, warm up from the cold in the Mercantile bistro where there’s a choice of delicious dishes to enjoy. Sea Salt is open daily 9-3pm until the 23rd December and Mercantile Bistro is open daily from 12-8pm and 10am3pm on Christmas Eve. Let us help you with your Christmas Shopping with a Christmas Gift Voucher from Manor West Hotel & Leisure Club. Treat your loved ones to a Kerry Adventure in 2023, choose from an overnight stay, a family getaway, delicious dining experiences or a leisure club membership. Give the gift of choice with a monetary gift voucher and they can create their own unique experience.
Make Memorable Moments with a Manor West Hotel Gift Voucher this Christmas!
If you would like to purchase a voucher please call 066 71 94500, email info@manorwesthotel.ie or visit https://www.manorwesthotel.ie/giftvouchers/
Here is Emin playing a challenge match.Emin is originally from Azerbaijan but now living in Germany. Emin is currently on holiday with his family and is looking forward to the Christmas Speed Chess Blitz next Monday.He flies back on Tuesday to spend Christmas in Germany.
By Georgie Downes
Were you there? Were you one of the hundreds of families milling around, soaking up the atmosphere of the Christmas Market at the Island of Geese last Friday and Saturday night? What a resounding success and something that’s sure to become a Christmas tradition for Tralee going forward. We had seasonal singing from the choirs of Presentation SC, Scoil Eoin and Listellick NS and performances by the brilliant members of the Kerry Choral Union and the Oliver Hurley Stage School Choir. Not to mention the food, the drink, the crafts, the yuletide fun. Everything you need to get you into the holiday spirit. But while the Christmas Market might be over, there is still plenty of festive cheer to be had in town.
The Elf Trail, in partnership
with Cara Credit Union, will be in operation on Saturday 17th Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th of December from 12pm to 4pm on the Saturdays and 2pm to 5pm on Friday. Explore the wooden cabins of four of Santa’s elves located in Russell Street, The Square, The Mall and Castle Street and find out if you’re on Santa’s naughty list or not. And if you’re little ones have a letter for St Nicholas himself, bring it along to ‘Jingle’ at the North Pole cabin and he’ll make sure the big guy gets it. And keep a look out for that mischievous giant elf that’s been showing up all over the place. If you spot him, you could win a €1000 gift voucher and luxury hamper just in time for Christmas. Performances of Santa Claus, The Show will resume on Saturday 17th December in
The Square at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm and again on Christmas Eve at 2pm and 3.30pm. The show is light and fun and free and features many favourite musical numbers from Christmas movies.
THOUSANDS of passengers
their airlines for details of any changes to schedules over the next fortnight, in particular on Christmas Eve, St Stephen’s Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Ryanair already operates a twiceweekly service to Manchester on Wednesdays and Sundays with three additional flights set to operate over the festive season on 22 and 29 December and 5 January. The CEO of Kerry Airport, John Mulhern, said, “We realise that many passengers may not have been home for Christmas since 2019 due to the pandemic and we are particularly happy to facilitate their journeys to see loved ones at this time of year. On behalf of the Board, management and staff at Kerry Airport, I wish our customers and passengers safe travels and Happy Christmas and New Year in 2023.” Passengers are advised to check
Kerry Airport will close at 6.00pm on Christmas Eve, reopening at 9.00am on St Stephen’s Day, Monday 26th December. Kerry Airport will be closed on Christmas Day, Sunday 25th December.The airport will operate as per normal, 9.00am to 6.00pm on New Year’s Eve, Saturday 31st December and reopening at 9.00am on New Year’s Day, Sunday 1st January.
Kerry Airport is ideally located for anyone wishing to travel for business or pleasure with direct flights to London-Stansted, London-Luton, Frankfurt-Hahn, Manchester, Dublin, Alicante (summer 2023) & Faro (summer 2023) with Ryanair.
There is ample and great value parking at Kerry Airport as well as friendly service in the DutyFree Shop and Peig Sayers Bar in Departures.
For more information, contact Kerry Airport during office hours on 066 9764644 or your airline.
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In an announcement by the League of Ireland this week , Kerry FC will start their first-ever SSE Airtricity First Division season with a home fixture against Munster rivals Cobh Ramblers.
Kerry FC will welcome the Claret and Blue army to Mounthawk Park on the league's opening night, which is Friday, February 17th with the kick-off time set for 19:45.
It is a welcome boost to the club on what now will be a historic occasion for 2 reasons; in that, it is the club's first-ever game in the division and the first SSE Airtricity First Division game to be played in the Kingdom.
As an added benefit, the game will add an extra bit of spice as it is the first of 3 Munster Derbies to take place in the league with Waterford FC and Treaty United (Limerick) also seen as big Munster rivalries to Kerry
FC.
Cobh Ramblers finished bottom of the 2022 First Division in 9th place. Famously known as the club that developed future Manchester United captain Roy Keane, the Cork outfit has a fine squad of players ready and waiting to take on the newest team in the league in the season opener.
Speaking on the fixture announcement, Kerry FC General Manager Sean O Keeffe said “It is extremely exciting to see Kerry FC on an official fixture list and it is another milestone day in the club's history. Season Tickets are selling extremely well and I would encourage anyone who hasn’t bought one yet to not delay to secure the best seat in the house for what will be a landmark day for Kerry FC and is looking likely to be a
complete sell-out”
Season Ticket prices start from €90 and are the ideal gift for any football fan in the county this season. Season Tickets can be purchased at www.
Last Friday Dec 9th marked a very special day in the club, Head Coach Ger McDonnell's 40th anniversary with the club. Ger joined the senior swimming squad back in 1982 on his arrival from Zimbabwe and so commenced a highly successful tenure as a competitive swimmer, coach and head coach with Kingdom SC.
The club would like to acknowledge the enormous commitment ,dedication and contribution Ger has made to the club over the last 40 years , including his role as Head Coach over the last 17 years which has seen much success for the club at provincial and national level.
Thats right , the Island Entertainment Centre( aka Tralee Snooker Club building ) have relaunched their popular Bingo nights every Thursday and Sunday evening from 630pm ,With over €2000 in house prizes , an inhouse jackpot , as well as free refreshments , its going to be as popular as ever !
kerryfc.com/season-tickets/ and game-by-game tickets will be on sale in the weeks leading up to each game.
The Minister for Education and Kerry TD, Norma Foley, has officially opened a newly refurbished and re-located Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) in Bon Secours Tralee.
The new Tralee MAU represents a €430,000 capital outlay by the group and is part of a national investment plan by the Bon Secours Health System in its services as part of a new strategy, “Resilience, Reliability and Readiness – The 2025 Plan”.
The initiative includes new capital projects, state-of-the-art equipment, IT infrastructure, and the creation of 450 new jobs across the country.
Bon Secours Hospital Tralee is an acute care facility comprising 131 beds that provides a comprehensive range of modern diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services to more than 50,000 patients annually, with the new MAU to further enhance the hospital’s healthcare offering.
Speaking at the opening, Minister
Norma Foley said: “The Bon Secours Health System has been a vital part of Irish healthcare in Ireland for more than 100 years. As a Tralee woman, I am very appreciative of the work done by the Bon Secours staff here, whose reputation for care and compassion is second-to-none within the local community and beyond.”
Bon Secours Health System Group Chief Executive, Bill Maher, added: “This new €430,000 MAU is part of our plan to expand, deepen, and enhance the range of services we offer our patients here in Tralee and nationwide.
TJ O’Connor, Bon Secours
Tralee Hospital CEO, said: “We are continually striving to make improvements to what is already a state-of-the-art hospital here in Tralee, and this development will equip us to offer patients in the region an even wider range of bestpractice, technologically advanced
healthcare services. Founded by the Bon Secours sisters in 1921, Bon Secours Hospital Tralee has grown significantly since its establishment and is now at the forefront of healthcare in the Kerry community. The hospital is one of five nationally within the Bon Secours Health
John T. O’Sullivan of BioAtlantis was one of the finalists at this year’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ awards ceremony. The event which was televised on RTÉ One on Wednesday, 30 November was attended by many of Ireland’s leading entrepreneurs.
BioAtlantis is a biotechnology company based in Tralee which provides natural compounds extracted from renewable marine and terrestrial resources to reduce stress in crops, animals and humans by strengthening natural defence systems. BioAtlantis employees 75 people in Tralee and 15 overseas.
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ programme is a global recognition programme run in 145 cities in more than 60 countries. Currently in its
25th year in Ireland, the programme works to recognise, promote and build a supportive community around Ireland’s high-growth entrepreneurs and is considered one of the strongest programmes globally.
Anne Heraty, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2006 and Chair of the Judging Panel said, “This year, once again, our EOY finalists proved themselves to be incredibly ambitious leaders who are building and sustaining successful and dynamic businesses across the island of Ireland and globally. Each of our finalists have shown themselves to be visionaries, with a strong desire to create, innovate, grow, learn and contribute to our economies and communities. We look forward to
System which is the largest private healthcare provider in Ireland.
Bon Secours works with a number of local partners including the Tralee Branch of Irish Red Cross, NEWKD Social Enterprise and Recovery Haven Kerry to provide vital community services.
How much did Santa pay for his sleigh?
Nothing – it was on the house.
What do donkeys send out near Christmas?
Mule-tide greetings.
What did the snowman say to the aggressive carrot?
“Get out of my face.”
A gingerbread man went to the doctor’s complaining of a sore knee.
“A sore knee?” the doctor said. “Have you tried icing it?”
Last Christmas I bought my friend a lie detector as a gift.
“Oh… I love it!” she said. “We’ll see,” I said.
How did the bauble know that she was addicted to Christmas?
She’d been hooked on Christmas trees all her life.
What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations? Tinsilitis.
What do you call a blind reindeer?
No-eye deer.
What do you call a blind reindeer with no legs? Still no-eye deer.
Why was the snowman embarrassed when he was spotted rummaging through a bag of carrots?
He was caught picking his nose.
How did Scrooge win the football game?
The Ghost of Christmas passed.
Why are mummies such big fans of Christmas?
Because they enjoy wrapping.
I have this incredible ability to predict what’s inside a wrapped present. It’s a gift.
Why did Santa have to go to the hospital?
Because of his poor elf.
Why are Christmas trees so bad at sewing?
They’re always dropping their needles.
I got a Christmas card full of rice in the post today. I think it was from my Uncle Ben.
What does Santa do when his elves misbehave?
He gives them the sack.
Know any funny Jokes?
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Tralee Parnells Hurling & Camogie club are now selling National Club draw tickets. All money raised will go towards the day-to-day running of the club. Buying a €10 ticket gets you entry to the National club draw that takes place on the 15th of March 2023 where you have a chance of winning some fantastic prizes including the first prize of a new Dacia Duster car. In addition, our club will be holding a local draw for the following prizes on the 1st of January.
• 1st Prize – 1 night stay in Ballyseede Castle Bridal Suite
• 2nd Prize - €200 voucher for Celsius menswear
• 3rd Prize - Tralee Parnells Sports bag & 6 sliotars
• 4th Prize - €100 voucher for Celsius menswear
• 5th Prize - Hurley, Helmet & Sliotar
• 6th Prize - Tralee Parnells Sports bag & Parnells Jersey
• 7th Prize - Parnells Jersey
All National Club draw tickets purchased before 9pm on the 31st of December 2022 will be entered into the Tralee Parnells New Years day draw. The club draw will take place at 5pm on the 1st of January 2023.
Come along to the John Mitchels Hall at 6am on Monday and Thursday this week and will resume to Tuesday and Thursday week after next, 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.
STYLE FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS
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.
All teams have completed their season for 2022 and we wish all players well on their strength and conditioning programs.
Bingo continues every Wednesday and Friday night. Eyes down at 8.30pm sharp. So come along to Chamfers John Joe Sheehy Road Tralee and enjoy the fun. Note last bingo of 2022 is Wednesday 21st at 8.30pm sharp, a nice treat before cristmas so come along and join the fun.
Our boot club is now back if you want to drop off your old boots so they can be reused, feel free to drop them to reception.
At John Mitchels GAA Club Strength and
conditioning sessions are back. Don't hesitate to contact 086193953 for more details or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Also available the strength and conditioning programme designed specifically for GAA players we have specialist gym machines no other gym has in Kerry.
If anyone is interested in hiring the hall for indoor soccer, basketball etc or our Astro turf please contact club reception on 066 7197070. We are also hiring out our old clubhouse on the John Joe Sheehy Road. You can hold dance classes, meetings, fitness classes, book clubs you name it we can cater your needs. For more information, please call us on 066 7197070 and we will be glad to assist
CONGRATULATIONS: to Kerins O’Rahillys on their Munster Club Final victory over Newcastle West in Mallow last Saturday (10th Dec). After a tightly-fought game the Strand Rd. boys emerged winners with one point to spare (2-6 to 1-8). They become the 7th Kerry victors in the competition alongside Dr. Crokes with 8 wins, ourselves, Desmonds and Laune Rangers with two wins each and East Kerry and An Ghaeltacht with one win each. They will now meet the Dublin champions - Kilmacud Crokes in the semi final. Crokes have won the final on two occasions – in 1995 and 2009.
ONLINE CLUB SHOP: A reminder that our Club shop is open 24/7. Check out the newest ‘official’ Austin Stacks Club Merchandise – only available to order on this link (free delivery on any orders over €50) see www.oneills.com.
The winner of this week’s Christmas Hamper is Martin Duggan c/o Bettys Be sure to do the lotto for your chance to win next week’s Christmas Hamper. Next week’s lotto will have a jackpot of €4500 and the draw will take place on Sunday night 18/12/2022 at 9:15 PM in Keane’s of Curraheen. Many Thanks to All who contribute to our weekly club Lotto. The club cannot emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. The lotto is now a critical source of funds for the club. We are appealing to all club members to promote our Lotto at this time to ensure our club's future viability.
Our AGM took place last Sunday in Curraheen Community Rooms, the year reports from Juvenile Coaches, Juvenile Chairman, Secretary and Chairman were read out. It was great turnout despite weather conditions. The club would like to express their gratitude to Seamus Murphy who is stepping down from position of Assistant Secretary/Juvenile Secretary but is still staying on within the club he had great attention to detail and worked hard. Thank you.
To Kerins O Rahillys with their recent success in the Munster Club Senior
Football Final at the weekend against Newcastle West.
Kerins O’Rahillys won their first Munster club senior football title at a sunny Mallow. Tommy Walsh was the toast of Strand Road as his aerial ability at the edge of the square was the winning of this Munster Club SFC final in Mallow.A first senior provincial title for Kerins O’Rahillys in only their second final, Walsh was a constant threat to Newcastle West and turned the game early in the second half. The former young footballer of the year was integral to both O’Rahillys’ goals in that period, scoring the first in the 34th minute when he caught a Jack Savage diagonal ball and fired home, and setting up the second five minutes later, again collecting a direct ball and offloading for Barry John Keane to finish.That goal immediately cancelled out a Mike McMahon three-pointer seconds before, the target man availing of Cian Sheehan’s effort coming off the post and sliding the ball under Shane Foley.Kerins O’Rahillys, who didn’t score from play in the opening half, didn’t trouble the scoreboard for the remainder but Newcastle West’s four points, all Eoin Hurley frees, weren’t enough.Facing the low sun in the first half, O’Rahillys opened the scoring in the first minute when Jack Savage sent over a free won by Gavin O’Brien as he was about to fire towards the posts. Savage sent over a 50-metre free in the 13th minute to square matters but Newcastle West were back in front when Hurley converted another free earned by the roving Sheehan.
The only goal chance of the half fell to Tommy Walsh in the 23rd minute when he caught and turned only for his shot to be blocked. Savage then dropped another long-range free short and in a moment that summed up O’Rahillys’ frustrations and had shades of the semi-final David Moran was penalised for charging. Registering five first-half wides, Newcastle West themselves were edgy but they looked sharper with ball in hand and Iain Corbett shot a mighty point to double their lead in the 29th minute. David Moran and Gavin O’Brien and Tommy Walsh won vital possessions in additional time to lift the siege on O’Rahillys. An All-Ireland semi-final against Kilmacud Crokes will focus minds over the Christmas, but we will enjoy this early present first.The team arrived back to Strand Road and were met by a huge crowd of supporters young and old as the celebrations continued late into the night.
Unfortunately due to the weather we had to postpone our Christmas Bliitz last Monday to next Monday 19th. However we still had some classic league encounters for those who braved the
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elements.The league table currently looks like this. Yunis from Ukraine leads with 8 wins in a flawless performance so far. Mirko from Croatia has 4 points from 6 matches.16 year old Theo from Dingle also has 4 wins from 6.Paul has 4 points from 8 matches.Alex from Ukraine has 3 points from 3 games. Ayman from Syria has 3 victories from 7 games.Sami from Iran has 3 points from 6 games.Johnny also has 3 from 6 as has Michael from Mullingar. Vicky has 2 wins from 6.Deiter from Germany has 1 point from 3.Pat ,Kevin and Brian also have a single win .Leo has been unlucky in his 3 matches so far.I must take this opportunity to wish all club members a Happy Christmas.
Ger McDonnells 40th anniversary with Kingdom SC
Last Friday Dec 9th marked a very special day in the club, Head Coach Ger McDonnell's 40th anniversary with the club. Ger joined the senior swimming squad back in 1982 on his arrival from Zimbabwe and so commenced a highly successful tenure as a competitive swimmer, coach and head coach with Kingdom SC. The club would like to acknowledge the enormous commitment ,dedication and contribution Ger has made to the club over the last 40 years , including his role as Head Coach over the last 17 years which has seen much success for the club at provincial and national level.
The National Winter SC Championship takes place this coming week-Dec 15th -17th in the NAC Dublin.
As the short course season draws to a close Kingdom S. C will be represented by Cian Mason in 50,100 and 200 butterfly, Rory Boyd 50,100 and 200 backstroke as well as 400im and Mariia Marytnseva in the 200 butterfly.
All squads have been notified by email of training dates pre and post Christmas.
We are delighted to confirm that the Fun Club Gala will take place Jan 7th with a disco to follow afterwards at the Kerins O'Rahillys Clubhouse. A great fun day of swimming is always guaranteed with the highlight being the much contested Family Relay team; This event promises not to disappoint again this year, with the Boyd family trying to retain the coveted title and last year's runners up vying for a piece of the action ..
