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LEGAL MATTERS CORNER MIRIAM MC GILLICUDDY ANSWERS YOUR LEGAL QUERIES Christmas shopping is often done in one rushed spending spree with people often suffering from buyer’s remorse. Sean bought a hoover for his wife for Christmas and he is now having second thoughts as he is not sure if she will like it even though it is a Dyson and cordless.

Sean’s statutory rights exist in relation to faulty goods or defective services so if there is nothing wrong with the hoover he has no grounds for returning it and getting his money back.

However some retailers do offer consumer friendly policies which would see Sean getting a credit note provided he returned the item in its box and unused. This is a bonus from a retailer and is over and above Sean’s statutory minimum consumer rights. Many retailers go even further and if you bring an item back within 14 days they will give you money back so they are definitely catering for the buyer’s remorse.

So it is always worthwhile for Sean to put the feelers out and see how the hoover would be received as a Christmas present and if it is not going to be well received going back to the shop and seeing what the attitude and policy of the retailer is.

Many people to avoid Sean’s conundrum find vouchers a good alternative giving the recipient choice when it comes to their present and the joy of picking their own present.

The legal position with vouchers has dramatically improved since 2/12/2019 with vouchers in general now having to last 5 years from date of purchase. The date and the fact that it is valid for 5 years should be on or with the voucher. You do not have to use the voucher in one go and at the option of the retailer they can either refund you money, credit note or what is left in voucher format. Also there should be no difficulty using more than one voucher to purchase an item. Also if your name is wrong on a voucher or you want to transfer it to someone else the retailer should change or amend it without any charge. Vouchers for shops and specific shopping centres are covered by the above rules but not vouchers for use in multiple stores e.g. one 4 all cards. Electronic money vouchers e.g. prepaid debit card are not covered by these rules either but by a separate EU regulation.

Also credit notes, coupons, online vouchers from a deals website and loyalty programme vouchers like Dunnes €10 off are not covered by these rules.

Vouchers are like cash if lost there may be no redress. If however the voucher was specifically for a named person and non-transferable it may be possible to get value for the voucher.

Also if the business closes or liquidates there may be no way of getting the value of the voucher back.

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If you have a legal query or need further information on any item addressed in this column please send in your query to miriam.mcgillycuddy@gmail.com Miriam McGillycuddy, Solicitor, Derryana, Ballyard, Tralee, County Kerry. LL:066-7181596/Mob: 0872604753 www.miriammcgillycuddy.com

Win a Luxury break away as Cara Credit Union launch Google Pay & Fitbit Pay Cara Credit Union, with branches in Tralee, Castleisland and Killorglin, is delighted to announce a significant enhancement to their Current Account service with the introduction of Google Pay and Fitbit Pay. Speaking to Pa Laide, CEO of Cara Credit Union, “Our Current Account members can now add their Debit Card to Google Pay and Fitbit Pay digital wallets, making it easier for those preferring to use their mobile phone and/or Fitbit watch to make Contactless payments. We have also launched a new and much improved mobile App for all our members. The new app gives you complete control of your Cara Credit Union account 24/7, at home or on the go.”

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particularly given the times we live in. The good news is that, with a Cara Credit Union Current Account, you can tap away in the knowledge that Contactless payments are free.

To set-up Google Pay and/ or Fitbit Pay, just download the app, enter your Debit Mastercard details by scanning the card or entering the details manually, and submit a One Time Passcode. You can use it wherever Contactless payments are accepted. You simply hold your mobile phone and/or Fitbit device near a payment terminal to make a Contactless payment.

Pa added, “ As Christmas is so close, we are feeling extra generous. We are giving one lucky current account user the chance to win a three night stay with dinners, afternoon tea and spa treatments in either Druid’s Glen or Fota Island Resort. All members have to do to enter is use their Current Account 3 times before December 31st.

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Mark Hussey, Chief Operations Officer Cara Credit Union & Kate Walsh, Assistant Officer Members Services Centre Cara Credit Union opens a free Student Current Account, before January 31st, will be automatically entered into a competition to win the latest iPhone 12 and a Fitbit.”

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ABOVE: Transition Year students from Meán Scoil Nua an Leith Triúigh, Castlegregory. The Principal Aodán Mac Gearailt, presented Dermot Crowley treasure Recovery Haven Kerry, with a cheque for 200 EURO proceeds of a Coffee morning by the students, sitting from left Sally Ann Leahy teacher, Neil Fitzgibbon, Dermot Crowley treasure RHK, Principal Aodán Mac Gearailt, Sarah Sheehy and Edel O’Connor teache.

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ABOVE:Transition Year students from Meán Scoil Nua an Leith Triúigh, Castlegregory, The Principal Aodán Mac Gearailt, presented Maura Sullivan Treasure Kerry Hospice Foundation with a cheque for 380 EURO proceeds of a Coffee morning by the students, sitting from left Edel O’Connor, teacher, Emma Lynch, Maura Sullivan Treasure KHF, Principal Aodán Mac Gearailt, Adam Garvey and Sally Ann Leahy.

ABOVE: The Churchill Forge Project wins national award in the Rural Leader funded project. Our team from left Michelle Burke, Diarmuid Crowley, Grainne Landers, John Foley and Nora Landers chairperson of Spa/Fenit Community Council.

ABOVE: John Cleary will sign his new book “Every Picture Tells a Story” at Quality Framing, Matt Talbot Road on Friday 11th Dec this week from 2 to 4pm and at Clearys Photographers, Russell Street, on Saturday Dec 12th from 4 to 6pm.

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ABOVE:The Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Terry O’Brien, pictured with his wife Teresa and twins Millie and Mark. Terry has urged everyone to stay safe and observe public health guidelines over the festive season. Cllr O’Brien said that after a challenging year for everyone Christmas was an opportunity to take a break and enjoy the company of loved ones but in a safe way.

The next few weeks are also a great opportunity for everyone to support local shops and businesses-many of which have re-opened in recent times. Now, more than ever, it is vital that we think local, support local and shop local because every euro spent in Kerry keeps our friends and neighbours employed in local businesses.

I hope that everone in Tralee and beyond will have a very enjoyable Christmas, get into town to enjoy the lights and decorations, get to spend time with our loved ones and above all, have a safe and restful break.

HappyChristmas and all the best for 2021.

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Ashe Street Physiotherapy Clinic Q; Hi Rebecca & Catherine, Why should I switch my Mortgage to Bank of Ireland?

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Jacinta from Ashe St Physiotherapy deals with common Shoulder problems

Do you have: • dull and aching shoulder pain?

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Do you struggle to lie on one shoulder due to discomfort?

The shoulder joint is made up of three bones known as the humerus, clavicle and scapula. The humerus is stabilised within the shoulder joint by 4 muscles and their tendons known as the Rotator Cuff Muscles. These muscles also control movement within the shoulder.

The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint of the body and allows for a very wide range of movement. There are many causes of shoulder pain and they are often short lived depending on how the injury occurred.

Shoulder pain may also be part of another condition such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Often shoulder pain can be referred from the neck and cause pain in the shoulder blade or down the outer arm.

Go and see your physiotherapist for an assessment to help determine the cause of your shoulder pain.

It may also be worth visiting your GP/Pharmacist who will be able to advise you on suitable pain medications to help with your pain. Using heat or ice may also be beneficial for pain relief. Whilst rest is important it is also important that the shoulder does not become stiff. Remaining somewhat active is important. Avoiding painful movements such as overhead can help reduce pain.

Physiotherapy can also help manage pain and improve the movement, strength and flexibility around the shoulder joint. Here at Ashe Street Physiotherapy Clinic, we treat shoulder pain regularly. This is done through a variety of treatments such as exercise prescription, manual therapies and education regarding self-management of your pain. This is to help you understand your problem and get back doing activities that matter to you. Your physiotherapist may also assess and discuss your posture with you as well as giving you some advice regarding this, especially if the pain is coming from your neck.

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from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance The Rose Hotel Proves a Hit With Couples

The Rose Hotel is celebrating a special win this week having topped the Weddingdates.ie polls as Kerry’s favourite venue for couples getting married. In what’s been an exceptionally difficult year for hotels and weddings alike, The Rose successfully tailored their wedding packages for smaller, more intimate celebrations and couples have shown their appreciation by leaving the hotel top-rated reviews on the weddingdates.ie website.

In a year that saw many couples postpone their nuptials with others forced to slash their guest lists, hotels have had to dig deep to come up with new, creative ways of presenting the perfect venue for cosy, more relaxed weddings, but the Rose Hotel clearly was up to the task.

“We are absolutely thrilled,” said Michelle King, Director of Sales and Marketing. “It’s a lovely accolade to receive. It means so much because couples took the time to review us and of course we are delighted to know they loved what we offered.”

For bookings and other information, you can contact The Rose Hotel on 066 7199100.

EFFIGY MOVES ON TO BETTER THINGS

Fans of the iconic Effigy Boutique may have noticed their favourite clothes shop is no longer in Russel Street. Fear not. Owner Niamh Hanley, along with all her gorgeous winter/autumn stock, has moved to a brand new location in Church Street, opposite the entrance to the Ash Hotel.

“I was in Russel street for 13 years,” she said. “The council are due to close the road off soon for renovation, so it seemed like the right time for a move.”

And what a lovely time to relocate – just before Christmas. It gives Niamh the perfect opportunity to make her mark on her Christmas display window, ensuring her clothes show their X factor among the twinkling lights tinsel. “I’m very excited about the new place. It’s a fresh start, a new beginning and the shop is more accessible now too.”

Effigy still has all the brands you love – French Connection, Md’M, Oloa Bero and Compania Funtasica, as well as a fantastic selection of winter hats and scarves, bags and gloves, perfect for under the tree at Christmas.

New business popping up all over Tralee !

While it has been sad to see so many business close temporarily (and some permanently ) over the past 9 months , it is also heartening to see some new business taking roots in Tralee and opening their doors in these tough economic times ! Amongst those who have opened their doors are Parkgate Coffee in Princess St , Safura fashion store in Abbeycourt , Convivium Italian in Market Place , Mc Mahons Barbers in Russell St ,Tech Store on the Mall , Molly J’S Courtyard Bar at Benners Hotel , and the news is that there are a couple of other new business about to open in both Abbeycourt and on Castle Street ...All these have taken a brave step , and will create jobs . Lets show our support !So many existing business have had to ‘pivot their business model in search of new revenue streams and there are some success stories out there . We will cover this in the near future ...it will make for a good read!

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Elina Wins 1st place in “The Irish National Nail Tournament”

Elina has moved to her studio in Ardfert where she gives a professional & personal service.

Whether its the Christmas Red Nail or something really dramatic Elina will be only too happy to having your nails looking great this Christmas, or for that someone special in your life why not treat them to a Gift Voucher From Elina’s nail studio.

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Lauren's Slimming friendly Christmas Cake is to die for so why not give it a try.. Lauren said "this recipe is one of my favourite Christmas recipes, it's so tasty it smells and tastes just like Christmas.... but without the guilt !"

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS CAKE Ready in 1.5 hours plus overnight soaking Ingredients ◆ 500g mixed dried fruit ◆ 250ml made up hot black tea ◆ 3 tbsp sweetener granules ◆ 2 tsp mixed spice ◆ 250g butternut squash chunks ◆ 2 large eggs ◆ 1 tbsp sarsons browning (can be le out it only adds colour) ◆ 1 level tsp bicarbonate of soda ◆ 100g wholemeal flour ◆ 100g plain flour

Method Put the dried fruit, tea, sweetener and mixed spice in a saucepan over a medium heat and slowing bring to the boil. Simmer uncovered for 3 minutes then remove from heat, cover and leave to plump up overnight.

The next day, preheat your oven to 140 for fan oven. Line the base and sides of a 20cm x 20cm cake tin with non stick baking paper. Put the butternut squash into a pan of boiling water over a high heat and cook for 15 minutes and ensure its so . Drain well and blend in a food processor and whizz into a smooth puree. Stir the pureed squash, eggs, browning and bicarbonate of soda into the fruit mixture, then si in both flours and gently mix in. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and lightly level the surface. Bake the cake for 1 hour or until skewer pushed into the centre comes away clean. Leave the cake to cool in the tin. Remove from tin and slice to serve. You can wrap the cake in parchment paper and foil and can be stored in an airtight tin for up to 1 week.

BREAKING NEWS !!!!

In Breaking Sports news the FAI, following discussions with the Government that the U17 Boys and Girls and the u19 Boys Leagues will now be played to a conclusion over the coming weeks. From our point of view in the u17 Shield Group 4 Limerick FC play Carlow / Kilkenny. As Carlow / Kilkenny have beaten Kerry if they win they will have qualified.However if Limerick win or draw they will play Kerry next week. In the u19’s Shield Group 2 Kerry are away right UCD this Saturday at 4pm and will play Cobh Ramblers next Wednesday. Kerry top the Group following their win over Galway.

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Irish Cancer Society commemorates 9000 lives lost with 9000 lights This Christmas the Irish Cancer Society is urging people to remember and pay tribute to those affected by cancer in 2020, including the 9,000 people who lost their lives.

The Society lit up 9,000 lights on its Christmas tree to commemorate all those who passed away, and to show support for the 44,000* people who received a cancer diagnosis in 2020. In a moving closed ceremony, the lights were turned on by the Kinsella family whose father Robert died from oesophageal cancer in August. Tracey Kinsella spoke of the incredible support her family received from the Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing service during her father’s final days.“When Annemarie, our Night Nurse, knocked on the front door of our family home that dark

night, everything quickly changed for the better. After almost four months of caring for our Dad at home, both day and night, my mam, sister and I were pretty much burnt out,” she said. “What Annemarie created – despite the sadness – was a special and reassuring place, somewhere you knew everything would be okay and it made us so incredibly happy to watch Annemarie treat our Dad with so much dignity.

“When our beautiful, charming dad passed away, it was a truly heart-breaking experience.

But it was something that brought a lot of comfort too, because he died peacefully, in his own bed, surrounded by 11 members of his adoring family. His dying wish was to spend his final days in his beloved home of 80 years. A wish that came true, thanks to the support of the Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing service.”

Conor King, Irish Cancer Society’s Acting CEO said “As 2020 draws to a close, we reflect on what has been an extremely difficult year for cancer patients and their families. It has been a year where cancer patients

were forced to stay apart from friends and family when they badly needed emotional support, where treatment plans were changed and patients attended appointments alone.

“We remember the 9,000 people, that’s 25 people every day, who died from cancer, and pay tribute to all those who heard the words ‘you have cancer’ this year.

The Irish Cancer Society’s Support Line is available to help anyone affected by or with a concern about cancer.

You can contact the Support Line on Freephone 1800 200 700 or email supportline@

irishcancer.ie. To learn more about how you can support cancer patients across Ireland, visit www.cancer.ie.

Radio stations across the country on the Communicorp network, will be hosting ‘Wear to Care’ in aid of the Irish Cancer Society this festive season. On Friday December 18th they are urging the public to get involved, by dressing up in their favourite festive outfits and making a donation to the Irish Cancer Society at (Insert vanity link for Justgiving campaign page).

Tour de Munster charity cycle raises €340k for Down Syndrome Ireland The charity cycle Tour de Munster which raises vital funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) and individual beneficiaries has raised an incredible €340,000 following its 600km tour across the six counties of Munster in August.

The tour, which celebrated 20 years in August, has raised over €3.4 million for charity since 2001, with over €3 million raised for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland.

The Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland play a vital role in the lives of children and adults with Down syndrome. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the branches saw the majority of their vital fundraising events cancelled which they rely so heavily on. Funds raised as a result of the 2020 Tour de Munster charity cycle have never been more important.

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Taking place over four days from August 6th to 9th, Paul Sheridan, founder of the Tour de Munster and cycling legend Seán Kelly, a long term supporter of the tour were joined by cyclists as they departed Cork City Hall, covering an average of 150 km per day through the towns and villages of Cork, Waterford, Tipperary, Limerick, Clare and Kerry before completing the tour on the top of Patrick’s Hill in Cork City.

Speaking on the funds raised, Paul Sheridan, founder of the Tour de Munster said, “The Tour took a new approach this year with new and additional safety measures to protect all those involved but this didn’t dampen the spirit of the tour. Participants were driven more than ever to raise much needed funds and awareness for some fantastic charities, especially DSI’s Munster

branches whose members turned out in force to cheer participants in every county.

The funds raised for the Munster branches of DSI will be shared among their six branches to fund services for people with Down Syndrome.

The individual charities that benefited from the 2020 Tour de Munster are West Cork Down Syndrome Support

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has been a challenging year. Our team at the Meadowlands Hotel wants to ensure sparkling festive memories by creating new traditions.

This year the O Mathuna family wanted to share their family tradition of relaxing & sharing stories with tasty nibbles & bites over the festive season. The family’s seafood company, Iasc Uí Mhathúna has teamed up with Meadowlands Hotel to produce fabulous festive grazing boxes with Seafood being the speciality but with plenty more to suit all tastes. We may not be allowed to celebrate as we have in previous years, however smaller gatherings of close friends and family together with a grazing or sharing box will make for magical memories!

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Another initiative that has become popular over the last few weeks is our Care Packages. It is the perfect gift to show you care, a wholesome meal for an individual or family. Whatever the reason, it will be sure to bring a smile to a friend, family or colleague.

At the Meadowlands Hotel, we have safe & spacious festive dining options with cosy fires available over the holidays for an intimate candlelit dinner or a small gathering of friends and family. Private and semi-private dining areas are available on request with a choice of festive menus to chose from.

Contact our team for more information, reservations or to help you create new traditions this year!

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“SNAPPED ON SOCIAL MEDIA” We pick out some great photos posted on social media each week ...if you have any good ones please send them in... email traleeadvertiser@gmail.com or message us on our Facebook page... Enjoy !

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A professor gave a balloon to every student, who had to inflate it, write their name on it and throw it in the hallway.

The professors then mixed all the balloons. The students were given 5 minutes to find their own balloon. Despite a hectic search, no one found their balloon. At that point the professors told the students to take the first balloon that they found and hand it to the person whose name was written on it.

Within 5 minutes everyone had their own balloon.

The professors said to the students: “These ballons are like happiness. We will never find it if everyone is looking for their own. But if we care about other people’s happiness....we’ll find ours too.”

Happy Holidays!

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Bring the Gift of Festive Family theatre home this Christmas as Siamsa Tire reopens to the Public In response to the pandemic restrictions, Siamsa Tíre is partnering with artists across Ireland to bring the best of festive family theatre fun and entertainment directly into your homes. With a range of digitally screened events to choose from it provides great gift options for all your family and friends so they don’t miss out on the festive theatre traditions they are used to enjoying. Gift Vouchers are also available so people can choose from digital or live events when they are available again.

To kick off the Christmas school holidays with festive family fun, digital screenings are available on Sunday 20th and Tuesday 22nd December.

Keep the children busy as you make preparations for Christmas or sit down as a family to watch and join in with the performers. Gather bells, pots and wooden spoons and get ready to singalong to popular Christmas carols with the return of Whistleblast’s sparkling Christmas ‘Nutcracker’ show, or enjoy the playful, physical storytelling stage adaptation of Charles Dickens much loved ‘A Christmas Carol’.

For music lovers it offers the cherubic sounds of Eimear Quinn on Wednesday 23rd December.

For those of you who are

missing out on your annual panto experience (oh yes you are!) you can enjoy an alternative online panto with The Stories of Hans Christian Anderson starring Brian Gilligan (The Commitments, The Lion King, Once The Musical) / Rachel O’Connell (The Young Offenders, Eclipsed) / Daithi O’Donnell (Ros na Rún) / Kelly-Marie Ní Cheallaigh (Copper Face Jacks The Musical).

Siamsa Tíre will celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with streamed classic Christmas songs on the days leading up to Christmas. From 8pm nightly, starting on Sunday 13th December running right up to Christmas Eve, it will feature the National Folk Theatre Choir streaming a variety of Christmas songs for 12 days of joy and hope, as we head to 2021. They will be streamed on Siamsa Tíre’s social media channels and projected onto the Siamsa Tire building walls to add some seasonal cheer and goodwill to all.

Siamsa Tíre re-opens the building on 10th December and visitors will have access to the Siamsa Tíre Gallery and Box Office in line with Government restrictions.

Visitors will be able to view Denis Buckley’s dramatic Shipbuilding (After Covid-19) mural which was painted in

the gallery in August and only visible, up to now, online.

Visitors can also enjoy images from the past as Siamsa Tíre begins to add its archive photographs to the walls of the lobby area in the coming weeks.

Siamsa Tíre has implemented extensive COVID safety measures to ensure that it can re-open the building according to Government guidelines and has achieved the Failte Ireland Safety Charter and Safe Destination Badge. The building will be open to the public for access to the Siamsa Tíre Gallery and Box Office in person from 10th December every Monday and from

Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm with. The building will be closed to the public two days per week on Sundays and Tuesdays. However, Box Office staff will remain available by phone as per our normal box office hours Monday Saturdays from 10am - 6pm and one hour before and one hour after the start time of any scheduled online event.

Performances in the theatre will resume once Government restrictions have been lifted.

For further information on events visit www.siamsatire. com<http://www.siamsatire. com/>

Newly qualified Nurse Sarah from Lisloose wins Potel Award

Ber Mulcahy Director of Nursing with staff nurse Ms. Sarah Quigley Potel Award Winner ,Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, It is important that we recognise the achievements of our nurses particularly in this the International Year of the Nurse. Although our celebrations had to be curtailed this year in line with Government guidance, we are delighted to acknowledge our newly qualified nurses.The 2020 Potel Award was presented to Ms. Sarah Quigley Staff Nurse from Lisloose, Tralee Pictures by Gerard McCarthy 087 8538228

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Kerry Teaching Graduates Receive Top Awards

Two Kerry students – both Masters graduates in PostPrimary and Primary Education respectively – had double cause for celebration when they received awards for being amongst the top students in their class at this year’s conferring of degrees in PostPrimary and Primary teaching

by Hibernia College.

Elizabeth Browne Aherne, from Castleisland, was honoured with the medal for Outstanding Performance in School Experience and Professional Practice – awarded to the student with the highest grade in school experience on the Post-Primary programme.

Katie Guinan, from Tralee, received the INTO Vere Foster Medal – awarded by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) to the student in each cohort with the highest grade in School Experience on the Primary programme.

This year, Elizabeth and Katie were amongst 840 graduates from all 26 counties to graduate with Primary or Post-Primary teaching qualifications at a virtual online ceremony recently that coincided with celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of the College’s foundation.

Addressing them and other graduates, Dr Mary Kelly, Head of the School of Education at Hibernia College, reminded graduates of their unique position as teachers to shape the future through each and

every one of their students.

Recognising the impact that COVID-19 has had, and the obligation it has imposed on the College to confer its degrees online, Dr Kelly

expressed gratitude to “the many graduates who worked on the frontline during that time, in hospitals, nursing homes, supermarkets and caring for elderly”.

Never mind the Turkey nor the Goose! How about Venison for Christmas dinner?

Kerry Wild Game is a Family business situated on the foothills of Carrantuohill in Killorglin, Co. Kerry and -they source their prime Venison in its natural habitat in the wild all over Munster, thus supplying fresh organic meat that has been reared and matured in its prefered environment. Venison is the meat that comes from a deer, Originating from the Latin verb venari, meaning “to hunt,” the term was originally applied to several game meats including deer, rabbits, goats and pigs, but in recent centuries has narrowed down almost exclusively to deer.Like beef, venison can be categorised into several cuts and categories, including roast, sirloin, tenderloin and ribs. It can also be ground or cured to make venison sausages, burgers and jerky.Kerry Wild Game’s Seasonal Product Range includes- Irish Red Deer, - Fallow Deer and - Sika Deer.

In terms of taste and texture, venison is quite similar to beef, but with some subtle differences: while beef is generally fattier and more succulent, venison has a richer, earthier taste because of the deer’s wilder diet of acorns, sage and herbs.

Given that deer are leaner than cows, venison is generally healthier to eat than beef. An average cut of venison, in fact, has around half the calories and a sixth the saturated fats of a similarly sized cut of beef. It also has more proteins, vitamins and minerals than beef.

Says Mike from KWG “ We are now taking orders for Christmas and find there is a growing demand in finding something that is very tasty and a little different, as a replacement for the traditional Turkey, Ham and Goose, as not everyone sitting at the Christmas table is fond of just these alone “Mike Glosner from Kerry Wild Game can be contacted on 0894707551.

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Dear Customers!

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Kerry Motor Club launch their “Shop Local Campaign” Kerry Motor Club has launched a “Shop Local Campaign” this Christmas in recognition of the many businesses that have supported the club’s activities over the years.

As a result of the pandemic, the club was unable to run any of its events this year, including the flagship Circuit of Kerry Rally in April.

In the past, the North Kerry motorsport club has relied on the support of local businesses to get their events off the ground and members now want to recognise that support. They are encouraging motorsport fans in Kerry to make their purchases, this Christmas, at outlets that supported the sport in better times.

“It is fair to say everyone has

suffered in some way this year, but we can’t forget the businesses that put their hands in their pockets over the years to help our events”, said club chairman PJ O’Dowd. “These are the people that make motorsport happen in this part of the country so think of them when you are doing your Christmas shopping this year”.

The last Circuit of Kerry Rally to run was in April 2019 and the following businesses contributed to that event.

In order of their appearance in the official programme.

The Rose Hotel; Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kerry County Council, Agri Auto Parts, Top Part Motor Factors, W.W. Doherty and Sons; Kelliher’s Mills Farm, Garden and Pet Supplies; The Ballyroe Heights Hotel;

EF Signs; Expose Beauty Salons; The Banna Beach Hotel; Sean Enright Plant Hire; Garvey’s SuperValu Castleisland; Whyte’s Centre, Castleisland; Ed Murphy Plant Hire; Kingdom Fast Fit Centre; Ahern’s Castleisland; Kingdom Structural Steel; BG Motors Killarney; Vitality Chiropractic, Tralee; Geaney Oil, Dingle and Castlemaine; W and J O’Shea Roofing and Construction, Keel; Kerry Motor Works; Brendan Shanahan Builder; AOH Valeting; Kingdom Crash Repairs; Hussey Tyres; Fireline Mechanical Services; Assess Ireland; Kingdom Fast Hire; De Brun Iasc Teo; Central Cars Sales and Moriarty Centra, Farranfore; Clifford’s Garage, The Kerries; A2B Recovery; Ballymac Dairy; Ray Stack Event Specialist; Kieran’s Shop,

Kerry Motor Club Chairman PJ O’Dowd buying a gift voucher from Ron at the Rose Hotel.

Knocknagoshel; Ashes Bar, Camp; Relihan Dismantlers, Tralee and Surf and Sail.

Expose Introduce Their Hampers With A Difference!

This is the time of year where we traditionally show our appreciation to those closest to us. With this in mind, Team Expose has come up with Hampers with a difference.!

Why are they different I hear you ask? Well, the ladies at Expose are offering hampers which will include high end products (Yonka Paris, Dermaceutic and L’oreal), Vouchers for Hair and Beauty which can be used in their 3 salons along with Teeth Whitening treatments, Omnilux light therapy sessions, Chemical Peel Courses, Day

Spa Pamper packages and even a course of Pilates in their upstairs Pilates Studio. There is something to suit everyone’s preference and budget.

They are also offering custom made hampers for the Corporate market, which are tax efficient and can be delivered free of charge.

So, if you want to shop local and give a hamper with a difference this year, give the girls at Expose a buzz . Expose Beauty Lounge & Hair Studio.

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Santa Arrives at the Gallys Bar & Restaurant on Saturday to be greeted by children and parents of the surrounding area of the Gally’s Bar & Restaurant, Tralee.

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HAVING A HEARING LOSS CAN BE CHALLENGING AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR, BUT NONE MORE SO THAN DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. In order to make sure you can hear those sleigh bells ring and all the wonderful sounds this festive season, we have some early Christmas gifts for you:

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Jesus Christ carne into the World to reveal the Father's Righteousness Religious people hated Him, so they crucified Hiffl.

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Final Call For Kerry Schools To Enter Prestigious “Someone Like Me” Schools’ Art Competition As part of the process of Covid-19-proofing this year’s “Someone Like Me” primary schools competition, the National Disability Authority has extended the deadline for entries to Friday 18th December, allowing pupils an additional two weeks to put the finishing touches onto their creative projects celebrating the things that unite children of all abilities.

The prestigious national art competition, which is now in its fifth year, is organised by the National Disability Authority as a way of fostering more positive attitudes towards persons with disabilities by highlighting the similarities that exist between all people.

This year’s competition invites Ireland’s 500,000+ pupils attending over 3,000 mainstream and special primary schools to take part in what has become a national creative celebration of the

things that unite children of all abilities. It offers a range of prizes up to the value of €750 for one junior and one senior category winner in every county and is open to all primary school pupils from junior infants to sixth class.

Winners will also be invited to attend a virtual national prize giving ceremony which will be streamed on the Someone Like Me website (www. someonelikemecompetition.ie) in January 2021.

Encouraging pupils to take part, Minister of State with special responsibility for disability, Anne Rabbitte T.D. said that entries are welcome from individual pupils, a class pod or even a whole-school as a socially-distanced combined effort.

“This is an important opportunity to learn about disability by focusing on ability, nurturing positive attitudes at a very early age helping to ensure that everyone feels a valued member of society now

Wide Range Of Services Have Resumed At Kerry Libraries Many of the wide range of services available from Kerry libraries have resumed following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Under the revised Level 3 Plan for Living with COVID 19, all Kerry libraries are currently operating a ‘Browse & Borrow’ service, which means that members of the public can now browse for items on the bookshelves again. A ‘Contact & Collect’ service, which had operated under the Level 5 restrictions, continues to be available and if any library members wish to reserve books in advance and collect them during opening hours, they can contact their local library.

The online book request service has resumed also, allowing members to request books from any library in the country and have them delivered to their local library. The various online services available from Kerry libraries, including e-books, e-magazines, e-comics, e-learning courses, e-audio books, e-languages and e-newspapers continue to be available free of charge with access through the website www.kerrylibrary.ie All members of the public are very welcome to visit their local library and in line with public health requirements are asked to wear a face covering, sanitise their hands on arrival, and observe social distancing.

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and for generations to come,” she said.

“Entries can come in all shapes and sizes and can be anything from a poster or collage to a papier-mâché or mixed-media sculpture. We have already received an exceptional number of incredibly creative entries from pupils who have worked on their projects both in the classroom and at home.“

There will be a junior and senior category winner in every county, along with an overall national winner. The extended deadline for entries is Friday 18th December 2020.

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EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY BOOK SIGNING

John Cleary will sign his new book Every Picture Tells a Story at Quality Framing, Matt Talbot Road on this Friday 11th Dec from 2-4pm and at Cleary’s Photography, Russell Street, on Saturday Dec 12th from 4-6pm.

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Hello everyone!

Hope you’re having a great week.

So this week I m posting my annual ‘Tips or t e party season’, I like to post t is every year as it s always relevant in my opinion viously t is year it as een edited slig tly due to…. well…

between the 12 pints and mulled wine is drink AT LEAST 2-3 litres of water a day. It will help your body, skin, and energy le el . e ration pre on nobo .

Yes, it’s Christmas Season. Yes, you might have 7 erent n t t r en planne an e o m t a e one or too man ta p a pa t o r be time an n t on e n rr p on t e a ome. t t e e ti e Sea on t appen . at er mportant t at o a e ome ort o tne balan e and you don’t go into, “feck it I’ll start in January” mode from now on. ere are m top tip to en re t at oe n t appen

Don t wait til anuary ‘Ah sure Mary it’s basically December now, too late an a to tart re t pra ti all an ar e ll tart t en ...

NO MARY. If you have that mindset you will 1) Eat yourself into a oo bab 2 P t o tartin n an ar til ebr ar S re n t t Women’s Christmas the 6th), 3) Put on lots of unwanted weight.

I’m not saying you should skip out on Christmas dinner, but you an make a on o e ort to not eat a 20 pa k bo o ee e an on on ta to l t ream n o t e tin o elebration or e ert a er o n n a oo t o bo le o ne n e e ter a . n kno t r tma an kno t a time or n b t t at oe n t mean you’ve to let yourself go like a kid in a candy store. If you have a l le too m one a balan e t o t b at n at o eat t e ne t a or t mo e a l le b t more t all abo t mo eration. ope o en o e m l t earte tip on o lo e t e r n o o r el t ear b t o o be a e a er 2020 e all nee t.

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Plan your “big nights”: You’ve your annual lunch with the girls, and ot er nner planne . So p k o r b n t an ti k to t em.

During the day before them stay hydrated, eat a good breakfast an mon tor at o a e r n t e a be er 1 pa k o ta to instead of 10), and try to get some form of a workout in, 20 mins HIIT cardio, a walk with the dog, ANYTHING. Stay active Do not, I repeat, Do NOT, walk out of the gym(leave behind your exercise regime) because “Feck it, it’s Christmas now” an ret rn on t e e on o ell o an b t 1 e gym will be packed the second of January and 2) You will not thank yourself, trust me. We all know Christmas is coming, it’s cold and ark an o re tire an e o on t a e to o to t e m or 2 hours everyday, no one is asking you to, BUT, that doesn’t mean you can lie on the couch with a can of Roses for 4 weeks, get out, walk t e o oa e at a orko t eo on o be o e katin an t n to keep a ti e at lea t time a eek. t not m an o ll t ank o r el n an ar en e er one tartin t e r ne t p le e et an reak n o t t at b k n ea on lol Ireland) is only a few months away!

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Tralee through the Years !

A selection of photos of Tralee down the years taken by our very own photographer John Cleary.

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HEALTHY RECIPES

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Noels tips for the perfect Roast Chicken

We’ve all had those thoughts... you want the Big perfect Sunday Roast Dinner but maybe time , budget or convience of shopping is against you!

No worries, simply go to the old reliable, the humble Chicken ... most people love this type of meat and from a timing , cost and ‘easy to buy’ point of view, nothing could be more perfect ! And it allows you the time to prepare whatever sides you think would go well on the day...

Everything from fresh veg, roasties, mash, greens, corn, salad, the list goes on ! Just take your time and pick out a good Free range (or Organic) Chicken, yes a little more expensive but €8-€12 should get you a fantastic bird that tastes divine!

Roast Chicken

Remove the chicken from the fridge (1 hour before roasting). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, making sure to absorb all the liquid both outside and inside. Gently sprinkle the inside and outside with salt and then leave to rest for one hour, to let it come up to room temperature.

That way the muscles of the chicken will relax and the roasted chicken will have tender and juicy all chickens have a wishbone and removing it will make serving and most of all cutting easier. Without the wishbone, the breast can be sliced nicely, in even slices, without the knife constantly getting stuck.

Remove the wishbone by sliding the skin that covers the neck cavity aside and using your thumbs feel on the inside of the cavity for the wishbone. Using a sharp knife make a slice on one side of the cavity in the flesh covering the bone. Using your hand remove the v bone Make sure to brush your chicken well with olive oil. It’s especially important that you don’t forget to brush it under the thighs and wings.

That way, the skin of the chicken will get a nice, even, golden brown skin, that we all love. Crispy and delicious.

Don’t truss the thighs and wings. It’s better if the chicken thighs are free, so just leave them as they are. That way the temperature while baking will be spread evenly and the chicken will bake faster. However, right before serving or placing your beautiful roast chicken on the dining table, you can truss the wings and thighs to make them look Place the roasting pan on the lowest rack in the oven.

That way the skin will be evenly golden brown because the heat will be evenly spread. Also, when placing the roasting pan in the oven, make sure that the legs/thighs are facing the ventilator in the oven. Legs take the longest to cook, so placing them right in front of the ventilator will allow them to cook faster because there’s the highest temperature in the oven.

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Tralee through the Years !

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Minister announces the President of Munster Technological University The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has today, 10th December 2020, announced that Professor Maggie Cusack is to be appointed the President of Munster Technological University (MTU). MTU will be officially established on 1st January 2021 and will be Ireland’s newest technological university.

The consortium of Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) and Institute of Technology Tralee (ITT) was designated as a technological university earlier this year.

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Prof. Cusack has a long established career in academic leadership and research. Currently the Dean of Faculty of Natural Sciences, Professor of Biomineralisation at the University of Stirling. Prof.

Cusack brings a broad portfolio of academic leadership experience and skills that are ideally suited to leading MTU and establishing the University at the forefront of Technological Universities. In addition, Prof. Cusack has as an excellent scientific reputation, she has led a diverse Faculty in the University of Stirling, having previously led a newly merged department at the University of Glasgow in addition to successful roles as a Graduate School head and International lead. Prof. Cusack will lead MTU at a pivotal time in the history of higher education in Ireland. Her experience and leadership ability will provide the catalyst to launch MTU and guide it through its successful establishment and continued development.

Mr Bob Savage, Chair of CIT’s Governing Body welcomed today’s announcement and the appointment of Prof. Maggie Cusack: “I am delighted to welcome the appointment of Maggie Cusack as President of Munster Technological University. This is a key strategic appointment in our emerging technological university higher education sector. Maggie will lead Ireland’s newest technological university and realise its vision of leading transformation though education. MTU will play a leadership role in the economic, social and cultural development of the South West region through connected, collaborative, responsive and inclusive education, engagement, research and innovation”.

Mr Lionel Alexander, Chair of IT Tralee’s Governing Body stated: “Prof. Maggie Cusack has an outstanding academic record, renowned research and established leadership. Maggie will provide excellent leadership to MTU and I wish all in the technological university well as they embark on this new and exciting journey. While the primary focus of MTU will be on the region, its success will be dependent on having a national and international outlook.

The challenges that exist globally, from climate change to issues of health and equality, all have reflections in, and implications for, the South West region”.

On the confirmation of her announcement, Prof. Cusack stated: “I am thrilled to be appointed inaugural president of Munster Technological University. On 1st January 2021, the culmination of many years of planning, preparation and hard work will come together as Munster Technological University comes into existence. MTU’s mission is to lead change and, through education, empower people for a successful future in a globalised world. I look forward to working with my MTU colleagues at this exciting and profoundly important time for staff, students, and all stakeholders to maximise the opportunities of a Technological University to bring educational, economic and social benefit to the region for generations to come”.

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Some Christmas Jokes!

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WHAT IS THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT IN THE WORLD?

A broken drum – you just can’t beat it

WHAT DID ADAM SAY TO HIS WIFE ON THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS? It’s Christmas, Eve!

WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU CROSS A SNOWMAN WITH A VAMPIRE? Frostbite!

WHY ARE CHRISTMAS TREES SO BAD AT SEWING? They always drop their needles!

DID RUDOLPH GO TO SCHOOL? No. He was Elf-taught!

WHO IS SANTA’S FAVORITE SINGER? Elf-is Presley!

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MAN WHO STOLE AN ADVENT CALENDAR? He got 25 days!

WHY DOES SANTA HAVE THREE GARDENS? So he can ‘ho ho ho’!

WHAT DOES MILEY CYRUS HAVE AT CHRISTMAS? Twerky!

WHY DID SANTA’S HELPER SEE THE DOCTOR?

A GUY SAT NEXT TO ME ON THE TRAIN PULLED OUT A PHOTO OF HIS GIRLFRIEND FROM HIS WALLET AND SAID ‘SHE’S BEAUTIFUL ISN’T SHE’

I said ‘if you think she’s beautiful, you should see my wife’ He asked ‘why, is she a stunner?’

I replied ‘no, she’s an optician’

ONE NIGHT A VIKING NAMED RUDOLPH THE RED was looking out the window when he said, “It’s going to rain.”

His wife asked, “How do you know?”

“Because Rudolph the Red knows rain, dear.”

Q: WHAT DO YOU CALL A SNOWMAN WITH A SIX PACK? A: AN ABDOMINAL SNOWMAN Q. HOW DO CHRISTMAS ANGELS GREET EACH OTHER? A. “HALO!” Q: HOW DOES A SNOWMAN GET TO WORK? A: BY ICICLE Q: WHAT DO YOU CALL AN ELF WHO SINGS? A: A WRAPPER! Know any funny Jokes?

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NEW VOLKSWAGEN ID.1 ELECTRIC SUPERMINI DUE IN 2023

The Volkswagen Group looks set to launch an MEB-based, pure-electric supermini within the next three years. It’ll be called the ID.1 and it’ll occupy a similar footprint to the Volkswagen Polo alt o t e pa ka n bene t o t e ele tr n erp nn n mean t o l a e as much interior space as a car from the class above.When it arrives, the Volkswagen ID.1 ll a t a a re t ompetitor to t e Pe eot e 20 an t e a all or a e. e ti e have even hinted that, due to the economies of scale, the electric supermini could have a tartin pr e o aro n 20 000. terl n . a t ear t e olk a en ro p on rme that it was developing an “MEB entry family,” which will use a cost-focused version of the rm pla orm t at ll n erp n ar aro n o r metre n len t . e .1 ll l kel be o ne b a ne e ment ro o er ba e on t e ame n erp nn n potentiall called the ID.2.has since been appointed by the brand to lead the development of the two entry-level MEB models – and the company’s board member for technical development, el n or a t at t o l make en e or t e pro e t to el er m lar pa ka n a n a t e . potentiall pro n mall ele tr perm n t t e ame pa e n e a a ol .O al eta l on olk a en Polo e ele tr at ba k are till t n on t e ro n b t e e ti e a e roppe a e nt abo t at t e t re o l ol . e olk a en ro p boar member or te n al e elopment r rank el o ere a potential ol tion or t e problem o pr e n o le po er l ele tr motor an a an ement n ba er te nolo o l lea to re e o t o l elp olk a en meet t at near 20 000 entr re.

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We’ve had low emissions cars, zero emissions cars – and now we have a ‘minus emissions’ car.Toyota says the hydrogen-powered vehicle, launched today, can emit cleaner air than t take n. n t not ome a p rational on ept or t re re kon n . e ll et to ee t e em on b tin ra el ell aloon or o r el e ne t ear en o ota br n demonstrator models to Ireland as part of a big drive to popularise both the fuel and technology.In the Mirai’s fuel cell, hydrogen and oxygen are combined to generate electricity to power the car with no harmful tail-pipe emissions.Part of the process involves superlean n t e a r pa n nto t e ell t a pe al atal t lter. t mop p 0 100p o t e m ro op parti le an poll tant rom t e o t e a r. e re lt o ota en neer la m t at t e a r em e n t e el ell pro e leaner t an at or nall ame n. en e t e la m t at t e ra a m n or ne ati e em on vehicle because it improves, rather than pollutes, the air.The only ‘emissions’ produced by the fuel cell are pure water and warm air.Should you wish to be an early Hyrodgen-car adapter, t e ra ll o t ome ere n t e re on o 0 000 to 0 000 a a nal pr e a et to be worked out.However, most cars are expected to be leased rather than bought outright, an pr e are e pe te to all a more mo el are man a t re . n re pon e to a e tion b t e r n epen ent e pert e timate ra o l e aro n ort o ro en to travel 100km – that’s a couple of euro or so more than a modern diesel doing 4.5 litres per 100km. e or nal ra a n e le more t an e ear a o b t t mark n ant a an e . t an or e ample o er 0km on one ll o t 0p n rea e tank apa t .

Economy has been improved by 10pc improvement too.The Mirai is part of a wider, global, p to e tabl ro en a a real orl alternati e to o l el po ere ar an tr k – as well as planes, buses, ships, factories and homes.As a result ,Toyota expects a 10-fold increase in sales (to 30,000 a-year) of the car worldwide.

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MINI is developing electric John Cooper Works models (see picture below) as part of its strategy to expand its electromobility. The brand says future vehicle architectures will boost the ‘extreme performance’ of John Cooper Works models. However, cars with internal omb tion en ne ll ontin e to be pro e . r le an O a e t anno n e t e late t n tallation o a po er ele tr ar er ere. one at r le ll So t on t e . t br n to t e n mber o po er ar n tation t n t e net ork.

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ADVERTISER SPORT! THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF SPORT ON SHOW OVER THESE TWO WEEKENDS: Even though the country has come back from Level 5 to Level 3 and thankfully we can go out etc one thing hasn’t changed and that’s how important sport has been to everyone. And over last week and this one the highs and lows of sport has been in evidence.

From the one sided All Ireland football em nal ere are t ear kno k o t amp on p t e b till a en t been challenged and have reached another decider in their pursuit of 6 All Ireland’s in a row. They will again meet Mayo and in this strange year could it happen that the men from the West cause a major, but not impossible, upset and win Sam with none of their fans present? There was good news across channel with the return of some spectators, up to 2000, at games. With the vaccine being rolled out the return o t e an e n lo er. a k ome and we say the debacle of the Ladies ootball ll relan em nal bet een Cork and Galway which ended with the rl rom t e e t e n m n te arm p time. t a e or mer k who told the LGFA that if they were in t e rl n nal t e o l nee t e pitch on Sunday. It was then decided to move it to Dublin although who t o t at br n n t e e o ntie to the capital was a good idea? It was then e or Parnell Park b t t at a till frozen at 11am. Permission was given to play at Headquarters but it would have to start a half hour earlier in case o e tra time or en eat ree k k . ere are b e tion to be a ke o the organisers who must have thought that bringing the throw-in forward was good idea – when was that ever happen before? Hopefully lessons will be learned but the President of the LGFA didn’t help by saying that “the Galway girls o l a e a more time to arm p if they came out of the dressing room quicker” certainly didn’t help heal the wounds. In Kerry there was great news for the minors and the u20’s who ompetition ll be pla e . t o are ever looking for a contrast in the way sports are treated then the cancelling o t e ational ea e a t e Kerry u13, u15, u17 and u20’s season n e t onl t o to t ree ame to pla n l n t e nal o t .

The argument should never be why one sport plays when another is not allowed to. All underage players should be allowed play and clubs, Leagues and County Boards trusted to make sure it is all done safely. Staying with soccer and there was no unbeaten season and back to back Cup wins for Shamrock Rovers. It must have been a strange day for Tralee’s Gary O’Neill who missed this game due to injury having scored the winning penalty in last year’s FAI Senior Cup decider. This weekend it’s the omen p nal t ork t taking on Peamount in Tallaght Stadium.

We wish our neighbours well as soccer n err a a er lo e relation p t t e men an omen e tion o the club.

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TRAVELLING IN MUCH MORE THAN JUST IN HOPE: For those who might not follow hurling even you must be aware that Kerry are onte tin t S n a oe ona p nal. t t e rta n ra er to t e Men’s decider between Limerick and Waterford and in a normal year the stadium would be full for the second half of the Kerry game.

But of course if this was a normal year it would be the Kerry minors playing before the senior decider so the Joe ona nal t ll rab t opportunity in the game that throws in at 1pm.

However that won’t bother the players en t e .l ne o t or t e t r nal o t ompetition an ll be n t er all to follow Carlow and Laois up the steps to pick up the Cup. The Kerry hurlers have a few injuries and it is tough for these players who won’t get the opportunity to play on the hallowed pitch for all GAA players. But as we said last week it is great that the full squad will be in the Stadium.

The squad also shows the growth of hurling in the County with players from Parnells, Dr Crokes, Kenmare and Kilgarvan now playing at the top level.

Hopefully on Sunday evening the Cup will be in Kerry and while there is no homecoming I am sure there will be bon re bla n an ma be e en an in-car horn sounding ‘guard of honour’ somewhere in the county!!

Cork man in Croke Park: Most people will be tuned into Radio Kerry Sport where Mike O’Hallorna will lead the commentary. He will be joined by Corks own Andrew Morrissey with the Radio Kerry presenter really taking to his new role calling the games. And he also will have the honour of being a Cork man in roke Park on ll relan rl n nal day!!

MINOR’S SQUAD COUNTDOWN TO OPENER: The Kerry minors (u17’s) will be thrilled t at t e r ompetition ll take pla e an t e be n t a em nal n ralee against Cork on December 15th in tin Sta k Park.

The managers have named a squad of 33 players and from a Tralee point of e tin Sta k ll be el te t at they have 7 players on the panel – Ben Quilter, Joey Nagle, Jordan Kissane, ean k S ane a tible rm n Heinrich and Conor Horan. ent One l b a e repre entati e with the other Tralee players on the panel being Oisin Maunsell from Na Gaeil who will captain the side and Sean Broderick from John Mitchels.

AUSTIN STACKS NEWS: The club would like to invite anyone who might be interested in GAA oa n or ot er a ti tie an o l like to get involved to contact Eamonn on 0879677034. The Stacks are looking coaches to get involved in all ages groups, both male and female, up to the Men’s Division 5 team but also in the a m n tration e o t e l b.

All underage players are reminded to keep up their football skills over the

Christmas break by down a range of pra ti e a ti tie .

Members are reminded that the club shop is open also that Santa will be olle tin l b ear t at ll et to t e pla er n time or r tma . l o on t or et t e o o an a ti ket o l make a lo el n ar . n t e mo t re ent o o t ere a no winner of the e13,400 jackpot from the numbers drawn 15,22,27 and 32. e tin Sta k Sen or l b will take place at 7.30pm on January 1 t on ro o eam . ember o to parti pate m t re ter in advance and to do this contact e retar .a tin ta k .kerr aa. e e a e omm ee t ank e er one n a an e or pportin t e r r tma ra e.

The whole club is behind the Kerry hurlers and wish them all the best for their big day out in Croke Park on Sunday.

PARNELL’S NOTES: The Tralee Parnell’s members, like all sports fans, will be tuned in to the Joe McDonagh Final thios Sunday. For the club it will be an even more special day with their member Tadgh Brick togging out at headquarters.

KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS: Well done to all the young players who have been lucky enough to win prizes in the Juvenile Academy Advent calendar draw. Draws will take place up to December 24th with a special visitor also due at the club in the next week to 10 days!! e l b o o a kpot a not on from the numbers drawn 1,14,22 and 25 and the next jackpot will be e6,000.

ST PAT’S UPDATES: e l b a n pr e to t e o o draw over the next two weeks. There was no winner of this week’s jackpot from the numbers drawn 7,17,18 and 30 and the next jackpot will be e3,500 with the draw taking place in the clubhouse on Sunday nights.

The AGM took place virtually this week and we will have all the updates next week.

BALLYMAC NEWS: There was no winner of the Jackpot from the numbers drawn 3,20,15 and 10 and the next jackpot will be e1060.

The club will be cheering on the Kerry hurlers and especially Tomas O’Connor and Tadgh Brick.

KERRY MAN IN THE MIDDLE: on rat lation to Seam l ll who has been appointed to referee t e ll relan a e nterme ate nal which will take place in Croke Park on Sunday week. This completes a rare tr o o nal or t e top o al a e adds refereeing the Intermediate to the Sen or an n or nal .

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On S n a e en n t e r t o 10 ra e begins at 6.38pm. And also please note the last qualifying trials for 2020 takes place on Monday December 14th.

Coursing: Fans of coursing will be el te t at t e t re a e been anno n e t a tion tak n pla e rom later to t mont ntil t e February end. Of course these will be ran n er t e pre ent re tr tion t a tion n l n tartin t n o on e ember 1 t an t e ational meetin on ebr ar 1 t .

CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM AT FENIT NOW VIRTUAL THIS YEAR: The Tralee Bay Swimming Club usually hosts one of the biggest Christmas Day swims in the country where on a normal year 800 people take to the water and up to 2000 spectators throng the village to en o t e e ti tie .

Unfortunately this is the latest event to fall foul of COVID 19 which will also be a blow to the FENIT RNLI for which this is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year.

Therefore the organisers have decided that they will hold a Virtual Swim over the 12 Days of Christmas. All those who wish to take part can swim on any of the 12 Days and then donate to the Go Fund Me Page.

It is important that people do not congregate on Fenit beach on Christmas Day but pick any day or beach in Tralee Bay and take a photo of your swim and post ot the Tralee Bay Swimming Clubs FB page: SPORTS BOOKS / PUBLICATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS: e are no n t e peak b n season this column is delighted to be able to e a mention to an one who has released a sports book or p bl ation n time or r tma . lot o l b an port or an ation a e earl p bl ation o plea e en n the details of these.

We will also be delighted to give a mention to an l b or portin or an ation t at a a 2021 alen ar o t to ra e m nee e n a er a tough year.

Icons of Irish Rallying: This week we feature Icons of Irish Rallying be Killarney man Michael O’Mahoney who t e o entok l n tial o o t e well- known sponsor of rallying including the Killarney Historic Rally.

From his years in rallying he has invited 75 of his contacts to contribute to the book and with the strength of the sport in Kerry there is lots of local interest including some of the families that are hugely involved in rallying.

The Icons of Irish Rallying is on sale in Polymaths Bookshop in Tralee – and we are asking everyone to support their local bookshop, If you can’t get to a bookshop you can order the book by te tin 0 221 .

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