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IDEAS FOR POPPING THE QUESTION ON VALENTINES DAY! If you plan to propose this year you might be wracking your brain for an innovative idea to spring your surprise.

Undoubtedly, here in Kerry we have some of Europe’s most romantic backdrops.

Here are our top picks for popping the question…

Which one are you?

The Scribe

All over the county we are spoiled with glittering golden sand and the sparkling ocean.

Choose Ladies Beach in Ballybunion or whichever beach is nearest to write your “Marry Me?” in the sand.

The Gourmet

Imagine the aroma of delicious food and the ambiance of romance... Book a table at

your favourite restaurant and make sure to order champagne. At the right moment, ask your question over the candlelight while gazing adoringly into your love’s eyes. The Meadowlands Tralee has a special Valentines evening organised – four course dinner and bubbly.

The Adventurer

If you both love spending time in the outdoors, the county has a huge selection of proposal options for you. Will you climb Mount Brandon? Pony trek at Camp? Or will you be asking for your love’s hand in a sea-kayak? The possibilities are endless. Check out Wild Water Adventures Tralee for more ideas.

The Cuddler

If you are happiest snuggled up beside your love, but want to be a bit more imaginative, then a horsedrawn carriage ride at the Lake of Killarney is the perfect spot for your big question.

The Sports Enthusiast

If you are both sport mad, then get yourself a pair of tickets for an inter-county match at Austin Stacks Park. We wonder if they have a KissCam…

definitely need a beautiful diamond engagement ring to seal the deal. John Ross Jewellers, Tralee have a huge selection to suit all tastes and budget. You can select the perfect ring in the privacy of their diamond room.

Best of luck with your romantic plans…

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Regardless of which type of proposer you are, you will

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For those looking for a one of a kind bridal bouquet why not get Suzanne to create one of her Keepsake crochet floral bouquets, which can include lace or materials where possible from a former family wedding dress or veil.

You imagine it,- and Suzanne and her team will endeavour to make it a reality, in fresh or silk flowers.

Next time you need a floral gift maybe give this new local little flower shop a try! you won’t be disappointed!

CORCORANS DO A ‘ONE DAY ONLY’ CLEAR-OUT THIS SATURDAY!

This Saturday(11th Feb ) sees Corcorans Furniture & Carpets re-open their old store in Abbott St , Tralee (below small Tesco )..for one day only .

They recently moved to a State of the Art 20, 000 sq ft Store in Manor (beside the Playdium ) ...”

We need to do a final clear-out of the stock that remains in the old store ..” says Tracy Healy , Marketing Coordinator with the Furniture Group “Literally we mean that ‘no reasonable offer will be refused ‘ says Tracy as we cant move this stock into our new store as we have no more room ! The New store is filled with brand new up to the minute styles in Furniture, Bedding and Carpets .so its well worth a visit ....But not til you visit the old store in case there’s an almighty bargain to be had!

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ABOVE: Pupils 5th class at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh Primary School, Tralee, making a St Brigid’s Cross on Wednesday, left teacher Seamus Brosnan, showing Evan McCarthy, the making of the Cross, back left Lily Ryan, and Lia McLysaght.

ABOVE: Sitting centre of picture the Principal of Caherleaheen NS. Donal O’Connor, and his wife Maree O’Connor, also a teacher both retire from their school. Donal is teaching for 32 years and retires on Friday and is pictured with the pupils at the school where a joint celebration for grandparents also took place.

ABOVE: Chris O’Shea, Tralee Boxing Club worPupils 5th class at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh Primary School, Tralee, making their St Brigid’s Cross on Wednesday, left Darragh O’Shea, Lia McLysaght, teacher Seamus Brosnan, Charley Harris, and Lily Ryan.

ABOVE: The Carr family, Ballydonoghue, presented a cheque for3000 EURO to the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Kerry in memory of their brother Michael Carr, sitting left Ted Moynihan, Kerry Person of the year and Chairman Kerry Hospice Foundation, Ava Carr, Joanne Kelly Walsh, Martina Carr, Dr. Patricia Sheahan Palliative Care Consultant and Kay Karim, back ABOVE: Chris O’Shea, Tralee Boxing left Maura Sullivan, KHF, Aine Moriarty Palliative Care Nurse, Mary Club working on heavy ropes to Shanahan KHF, Fioza Karim, and Ann Walsh. strengthen the Arms.

ABOVE:Bryan O’Sullivan, Speed ball action at Tralee Boxing Club.

ABOVE:Tralee Boxing Club founded in 1931. Pictured at their camp at Monavalley, Industrial Estate, Tralee. Front left Noel Kelliher Coach, Christopher O’Shea, Hugh O’Connor, John C. O’Connor, John Keane, and Anthony Thompson, back left Paul Moriarty, Bryan ABOVE: Principal of Caherleaheen O’Sullivan, Cathal O’Shea, Coach, Tommy Kelliher Coach, Grainne NS and his wife Maree O’Connor, O’Donovan, Anthony Burke, Andrew O’Callaghan, Dominick Horgan, both retire from their school. and Tommy Kelly.

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ABOVE:Celebrating grandparents day at Caherleaheen NS. on Friday. Pupil Abbey Redmong,with her mother Karen and grandparent Mary Redmond, Tralee.

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Hamlet: Prince of Denmark by Icarus Theatre Shakespeare’s Hamlet is brought to life for the Game of Thrones generation.

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Friday 17th February @ 8pm & Saturday 18th at 2.30pm & 8pm Springtime by Churchill Players Drama Group Directed by Oliver Hurley and Noelle Barrett, this year’s variety show by the Churchill Players Drama Group will feature something for everyone with song, dance and lots of comedy. Proceeds from this year’s show will contribute to ‘Kerry Cancer Support Health Link Bus’ which provides a vital service to the community.

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BRIDGE PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE TRALEE HONOURED WITH 2 PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FROM THE IRISH DENTISTRY AWARDS Bridge Place Dental Practice won 2 prestigious awards at the Irish Dentistry Awards event in the Mansion House, Dublin on Friday 3rd February.

Awarded Highly Commended in the following categories: Best High Technology Practice and Best Child Friendly Practice. These awards acknowledge and applaud outstanding practice within the profession.

Bridge Place Dental Practice is a visionary in the field of dentistry, always striving to deliver the best treatment options and outcomes for all

of their valued patients. The following treatments are on offer at Bridge Place Dental Practice: Invisalign Clear Braces, Implants, Dental Bonding, Family Dentistry, Sedation, Cosmetic Dentistry and Cerec. The practice has to date treated 500 + Invisalign patients, making them the most experienced independent Invisalign providers in the country. Set up over 3 floors, there are 5 surgeries, 3 Dentists, 1 Hygienist, 4 Dental Nurses, 1 treatment coordinator and 2 administrators.

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Clinicians at Bridge Place Dental Practice Left to right: Dr. Helena Casey, Dr. Susan Van Der Merwe, Dr. Colm O’Loghlen, Anneka Guray

Left to right: Mary O’Reilly, Michelle Coffey, Bernie Brosnan, Dr. Helena Casey, Dr. Colm O’Loghlen, Dr. Susan Van Der Merwe, Anneka Guray, Stephanie O’Donnell, Jane O’Loghlen, staff members not present: Eileen Foley & Jade Murphy won these awards. We are known for our dedication to best practice and aftercare for all of our patients. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our patients and staff for your continued support.

We have a great team built up at Bridge Place Dental practice and going forward we will strive to always be at the forefront of dental technology and practices’ – Dr. Colm O’Loghlen (Practice Owner) Bridge Place Dental Practice welcomes new private patients alongside those with Medical

Cards, PRSI and Dental insurance cover.

For further information please contact: Bridge Place Dental Practice 3 Bridge Place Tralee Co. Kerry Telephone: 066 71 23315 Email: info@bridgeplacedental.ie www.bridgeplacedental.ie

HELP IS AT SIAMSA FOR LEAVING CERT STUDENTS PREPARING FOR ENGLISH EXAMS! Siamsa Tíre is delighted to announce it is one of only three theatres in Ireland to present Icarus Theatre Collective’s production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, which is on this year’s Leaving Certificate English exam. This company of seasoned classical actors presents their sexy, bloody and fast-paced tour of Hamlet around the UK and only three venues in Ireland – Siamsa Tíre, Bord Gais and Cork Opera House. Performances in Siamsa Tíre take place on Monday 13th February and Tuesday 14th February.

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words, Icarus invites us to encounter the text in a new way. Blending traditional and physical theatre with an original musical score, this muscular production brings to life some of literature’s most vibrant language and characters in a way you’ve never seen before. This is Shakespeare for the Game of Thrones generation.

This gripping ensemble re-imagining embraces Shakespeare’s brutality and amplifies the exhilaration and violence of one of the greatest plays ever written. The story begins - The King of Denmark is dead. Consumed with grief, Prince Hamlet avenges his father’s death with Friday 10th February 2016

devastating consequences for his family and the Kingdom. Shakespeare’s most challenging play tells the tale of Prince Hamlet fighting the new King who stole his throne.

Director Max Lewendel comments, “Hamlet is a story of revenge - The young prince is not self-pitying or self-indulgent. He is angry.

He is infuriated by the world that envelops him. Torn and enabled by his mental malady, the Herculean character embarks on a self-destructive rampage to avenge his father’s death.“ With a design inspired by the mythology of Greek and Roman Gods, this ensemble-

driven production of Hamlet uses its dynamic cast to accentuate the constant conflict of the various elements the young prince’s psychology. A performance not to be missed by students and drama lovers alike!

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TED MOYNIHAN TO RECIEVE KERRY PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD IN DUBLIN

The announcement last month that Tralee native and Kerry Hospice Foundation founder Ted Moynihan is this years Kerry Person of the Year was greeted with widespread approval. The accolade, the highest honour bestowed on a Kerry native, will be presented at a gala function, Oiche Chiarrai, in Dublin on March 4th. The event is organised by the Kerry Persons Association in Dublin.

Established in 1979 the award recognised the invaluable contribution Kerry people have made to their county.

Previous recipients include Pat Spillane, Templenoe (1984), Con Houlihan, Castleisland (1985), John B. Keane, Listowel (1989), Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Dingle (1997), Mick O’Connell, Valentia (1998), Brian O’Mahony, Killarney (2002), Mick Galwey, Currow (2003) and Jeremiah

O’Donoghue, Rathmore (2006).

Mr. Moynihan was nominated for the 2017 Kerry Person of the Year Award by Mary Shanahan, secretary of the Kerry Hospice Foundation and Currow journalist Con Dennehy “Ted Moynihan is a tireless fundraiser and campaigner on behalf of the Kerry Hospice Foundation which funds a wide range of palliative care services to patients in Kerry, dealing with serious illness. He was instrumental in organising the first ever fund-raiser for the Kerry Hospice with a 150 mile walk along the Kerry Way in 1990,” said Mary Shanahan.

Through Mr. Moynihan’s fund raising efforts, a Palliative Care Facility was opened in 2007 and recently in 2016, the sod has been turned on a new palliative care in-patient unit in the Day Care Centre in Tralee

which will consist of 15 beds, costing €6.2 million.

“Speaking during her tribute to Ted Moynihan, the Cathaoirleach of the Kerry Association in Dublin said the award is presented to Ted in recognition of the contribution he has made to the Kerry Hospice Foundation over the past 26 years. She quoted the Immortal words of the late President Kennedy, referring to Ted’s ethos in relation to his voluntary work, ‘Ask not what your country can do for you, rather what you can do for your country,” said Con Dennehy.

The event takes place in the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin on Saturday March 4th at 8pm.

For ticket, travel and accommodation details for this very special events the public are advised to contact Ted Moynihan as soon as possible. Ted’s contact details

are 087-6705014, email timmoynihan96@gmail.com or contact him at 90 Marian Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry.

IT TRALEE & GLENEAGLE ESTABLISH NEW INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT IT Tralee and The Gleneagle Group have joined forces to create a new International College of Hotel Management which is preparing to welcome its first students in September 2017. The college, which is modelled on the Swiss hotel management education system, is the first of its kind in Ireland and is backed by a major international education group with similar colleges in Germany and Austria.

The college will offer higher education programmes in hotel management to mainly international students. The courses will combine practical on-the-job training with classroom and online learning designed to equip students with the varied skillset required for a successful career in the hospitality industry. The new venture represents a key strategic public / private partnership between The Gleneagle Group and IT Tralee while securing students from overseas is one of a number of objectives specified under the Action Plan for Jobs (2016).

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opening of the International College of Hotel Management in Killarney represents an excellent opportunity for IT Tralee. We have had some notable successes in the internationalisation of our programmes with almost 400 international students attending our Tralee campus annually. This experience, coupled with our extensive range of tourism and hospitality programmes, will help ensure the new college benefits from our international education experience. This venture is a key development in our pathway towards the attainment of the Munster Technological University (MTU) status in partnership with CIT.” Patrick O’Donoghue, CEO of The Gleneagle Group said: “Killarney is the home of Irish tourism, there is a wealth of knowledge and experience here. This college will harness the intrinsic expertise of the locality and the excellent academic offerings of IT Tralee to produce a worldclass suite of courses. Our ancestors established a centre of learning on Inisfallen, which Friday 10th February 2016

attracted scholars from across Europe. Now, centuries later, we will once again welcome students from around the world to Killarney.”

Mary Rose Stafford, Head of School of Business, Computing and Humanities acknowledges the longer term benefits the college will bring at regional and national level: “The programmes will be unique in terms of how they are taught. Programme delivery will focus on workbased learning and distance learning, as well as traditional lectures and practical demonstrations. Students

living and studying in Killarney will contribute to the economy of the town and will undertake their work-placements in hotels throughout the region.

We hope to gain the support of regional hotel providers and we will be encouraging them to benefit from the availability of highly trained and skilled personnel for placements.”

While the first students are expected to join the college in September 2017, the full degree programme will be on offer from September 2018 and will be an honours bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8) in Hotel Management.

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TECHNOLOGY CORNER with Billy O Meara (HRI Services)

Billy simplifies and explains Todays Technology I'm hearing a lot about all this superfast broadband in Kerry... whats the latest update? who will benefit?

Billy says: In the last year Eir and Vodafone have made upgrades to their networks. The benefit is you can now get up to 1GB of speed.The Eir Price starts from €30 for the first three months and €70 thereafter 12-month contract.

Vodafone which uses the Siro network, Price is €40 for the first 6 Months and €55 thereafter for 350 MB Speed, which is an 18 month contract.

Both offer TV Packages. To be fair to Eir ther are the only provider that are rolling out a rural Fibre Network. If you have seen KN Vans in your area, then you will soon get access to the Fibre network. All is not lost if you are in a very rural area because there are other broadband Providers.Check out the following website. https://switcher.ie/broadband/ireland/kerry

My Sky bill has rocketed ! with Movies and Sports ...Can I get rid of this big bill?

Billy says: Sky provide a good service and the don’t like to lose subscribers so I would suggest giving them a call as they are always willing to look at your subscription to see can they reduce it. A good idea is to write down what channels you watch in a week to see if they are available on Free to Air. You can get recording boxes to record the free to air and if you miss programs on RTE or TV3 ,you can catch up using their online players .Don't worry if your TV is not a smart TV, you can get Apple TV or an Android Box or a Google Chromecast .This will give you the ability to access the players.This is far cheaper than buying a new TV .Also if you get your Home broadband from Eir , then you are entitled to receive a number of Eirsport and BT Sport channels for FREE on your Sky Box

Question I care full-time for a relative with a disability and I have applied for Carer’s Allowance. Although I am not yet aged 66 would I be entitled to a free travel pass, if I qualify for this allowance?

Answer Everyone aged 66 and over living permanently in the State is entitled to the Free Travel Scheme. If you are under age 66 and registered for a Public Services Card, you will be awarded free travel with your Carer’s Allowance. You will be issued with a new Public Services Card which will also be your Free Travel Card. The card will have “F-T” printed in a yellow octagon in the top left-hand corner.

If you have not yet registered for the Public Services Card, you will be asked to register before your Free Travel Card issues to you.

The Public Services Card allows people to access a range of government services and payments and it will eventually replace the Free Travel Pass. In order to keep your entitlement to Free Travel, you must register for the Public Services Card when requested to do so by the Department of Social Protection.

Your entitlement to Free Travel will be disallowed or withdrawn if you don’t register.

You must show your Public Services Card to the travel operator when you are travelling on public transport. (In some cases you may be asked to scan your Public Services Card. However, not all transport operators have this facility.)

Note that people under 66 getting PRSI-based Carer’s Benefit are not entitled to a Free Travel Card.

If you are living with the person you care for, you may also be entitled to the Household Benefits Package, which includes an electricity or gas allowance as well as a free TV licence. Only one person in a household can qualify for the package at any time.

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RYANAIR GIVES KERRY AIRPORT A BOOST FROM BERLIN! KERRY Airport has welcomed Ryanair’s announcement that the airline will commence a new service from Berlin to Kerry in November 2017.

The new route will operate twice weekly over the winter months from Berlin Schönefeld SXF, which is located just 22 KM from Berlin City Centre, while excellent road and public transport connections link Schönefeld Airport with Berlin and the surrounding region.

The Chairman of Kerry Airport, Denis Cregan, said: “We are very happy with today’s announcement. Germany is a key market for Ireland and for Kerry & the South West.

Germany is the ‘world travel champion’* as the worldwide

number one outbound market for international tourism, and German travellers are the top three in spending terms.

So, this is great news for the Airport, for Kerry and for the Region. Kerry Airport is a key asset for the county and the region, and between our Frankfurt Hahn service and our new Berlin route we hope to welcome many more German visitors to Kerry in 2017. Our thanks to Ryanair for their continued support and confidence in Kerry Airport.”

To celebrate our new Kerry to Berlin route, Ryanair have released seats for sale across their European network from just €9.99, which are available for booking until midnight

Monday (13 Feb) from www. ryanair. com.

Ryanair’s Head of

Communications, Robin Kiely, said: “Ryanair is pleased to announce a new route from Kerry to Berlin, with a twice weekly service, as part of our Kerry winter 2017 service, which will go on sale soon.

Irish customers and visitors can look forward to even lower fares when they make advance bookings for their summer or winter holidays, so there’s never been a better time to book low fare flight to or from Kerry.”

The announcement of the new Kerry-Berlin service from November 2017 has underlined the importance of Kerry as a destination and gateway for the German tourist market and will ensure increased visitor numbers to the region.

The General Manager at Kerry Airport, Peter Moore, said: “This is great news for the Airport. We have been working hard over the last few years in trying to attract

new routes and there is no doubt that our record on the Frankfurt Hahn route assisted us in delivering this new service. German tourists who visit Kerry and the region are amazed with the scenery, hospitality, and in particular the access to the Wild Atlantic Way. Kerry Airport welcomed over 325,000 passengers in 2016, up approximately 6 % on 2015. Today’s news will ensure increased visitor numbers to the region and assist us in our developments at the Airport.”

Kerry Airport is ideally located for anyone wishing to travel on business or pleasure with direct flights to seven destinations including: London Luton, London Stansted, Frankfurt-Hahn, Berlin (November 2017), Alicante & Faro (summer 2017) with Ryanair, and to Dublin with Aer Lingus Regional.

For more details, visit http:// kerryairport.ie/website/ or contact +353 66 9764644.

KERRY HOSTS COURSES FROM COLLEGE WITH A 30 YEAR TRACK RECORD IN QUALITY COURSE DELIVERY As the economy shows signs of improvement many people are thinking of changing career or examining new opportunities in their existing field.

The College of Progressive Education has been providing quality training for more than 30 years in a range of sectors including Healthcare, Elder Care, Childcare and Special Need Assistance.

Progressive College is delivering a range of part-time courses in Kerry this February and March.

A very popular course is the SNA Level 5 & 6 Course with QQI Accreditation. The role of a Special Needs Assistant is a rewarding one as it enables children to achieve their full 16

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This popular course has developed to ensure that a qualification from Progressive College is a guarantee of a quality education.

SNA training is suitable for people who have a keen interest in assisting children with special needs and who would like to work in a primary or secondary school classroom situation, crèche, playschool or day care centre for children with special needs. This part-time course takes place in Oakview Village Childcare in Tralee and in KDYS in Killarney on Tuesday, 28 February 2017.

For those working in the care sector, or hoping to develop a career in that area, the

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Healthcare Support Major Award is a QQI Level 5 award offered part-time in the evenings and commencing on 28 February in Oakview Village Childcare in Tralee.

Once qualified, participants will be open to a rewarding career in an expanding healthcare sector, including nursing homes, hospitals, day care centres or private home care. A course option in Care for the Older Person at QQI Level 5 is also available at the same location starting on Wednesday, 22nd February.

These qualifications can be used as a stepping stone in applying for

nursing degree programmes with certain third level colleges.

For further details on any of these courses contact Janet Lucas at 066-7134020 or email jlucas@ progressivecollege.com You can visit the college website and book online at www.progressivecollege.ie

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PRES SCHOOL HOLDS ITS ‘LOVE LIT ‘ WEEK Love Lit week 2017 took place at Presentation Secondary School Tralee this week. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Feisty Females in Literature”.

With the poem “ Phenomenal Woman. That’s me” by Poet Maya Angelo being the inspiration for this week’s event, all students heard a recording of the poet reading her poem on Monday which brought lots of smiles to students’ faces! Coordinated

by English teachers at Presentation - Norma Foley and Joanne O’Flynn - the week’s activities are very diverse and range from Poetry and creative writing workshops

to artistic displays. There are numerous competitions for 6– word stories, poetry, Tweets etc. TYs had a workshop on Monday 6th with Steve Murray - high-octane, dynamic, world famous Poetry Slammer.

The Gala presentation of prizes for Poetry and Literature competitions with internationally renowned author Roisin Meaney was held on Tuesday. TYs had workshops with Máire Holmes - Writer in Residence K.C.C. - and Roisin Meaney - author - on Tuesday 7th.

2nd Years were involved on Tuesday with a workshop with Rhona Tarrant from RTE who

Students participating in the Dress-Up in Character parade.

TY students with Máire Holmes , Writer in residence with Kerry County council. produces the Marion Finucane annual Dress-up in character show. Wednesday brought the day with a parade and prize giving at lunch-time. Kerry Poet, Gabriel Fitzmaurice returns to meet, greet and tweet with 1st year students on Thursday. 1st years and TY students will finish off the week with a viewing of “Sing” at Tralee Omniplex on Friday afternoon.

The Love Lit week provides an excellent opportunity for students to engage with different aspects of creative writing and to meet with and Competition prize-winners with author Roisin Meaney hear the experiences of “reallife” authors. and English Teachers Norma Foley and Joanne O’Flynn

ROTARY INVITES CAROLINE TO SPEAK!

Rotary Tralee was delighted to invite this weeks speaker, Caroline McEnery from the Hr Suite gwho gave tips from her book ‘Asking the Right Questions’.

Best of luck with her launch this week. Rotary Tralee meet every Tuesday 1-2pm at the Imperial Hotel Alison Boardman, President Rotary Tralee, Guest speaker Caroline McEnery, & long term Rotary members Pat Gleasure & Dr George Phillips

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COULD KERRYMAN FASSBENDER BE THE NEW JAMES BOND? BoyleSports can report a major move in the Next James Bond market that has seen Kerry native, Michael Fassbender jump straight to the head of the betting as the new favourite.

Available at 20/1 on Monday, Fassbender is now the new 9/4 favourite to replace Daniel Craig with Tom Hardy his nearest challenger in the betting at 11/4, but eased from 7/4 following the gamble.

Dublin actor Aidan Turner isn’t without a chance at 4/1 whilst both Idris Elba and James Norton are priced at 9/2. Tom Hiddleston, who was once odds on to land the 007 role, is now priced at 8/1 with Jack Huston a 12/1 chance.

Another Dubliner, Colin Farrell can be backed at 25/1 whilst if politics doesn’t last for US President Donald Trump he is priced at 100/1 to swap the White House for a Martini Shaken Not Stirred.

Liam Glynn, BoyleSports spokesperson said “We have seen a major move for Michael Fassbender to take over from Daniel Craig and be named as the Next James Bond. Some punters are now on at nice chunky prices including 20/1, 16/1 and 10/1.”

He added “The Kerry native is now the new 9/4 favourite and at present continues to attract support resulting in him posing as a large liability if he manages to become the next 007. Maybe the news is only around the corner judging by the surge of support over the past few days.”

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SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THE ONE YOU LOVE!

If you’ve been wondering how to ignite the passion this Valentine’s Day, fear not!! We have plenty ideas for fun and affordable treats for the one you love.

The cynics amongst you will brush off Valentine’s Day as another “Hallmark” moment. However, our Valentines do so many loving and caring things for us all year, it truly is lovely to recognise a special day to make them feel special and valued. Our Valentine’s Wish List will guide you to the perfect surprise...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIARMUID!!!

“Diarmuid Griffin from Blennerville celebrated his 13th Birthday with a party at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium last Saturday night. Diarmuid had a race for his birthday and is pictured here with his friends making the winning presentation to owner Dan Brassil from Abbeydorney.”

For her…

Wish 1 - Heart Jewellery

The heart either in a pendant, bracelet, earrings or ring makes a super romantic statement for Valentines. They are always classic and elegant. You can find them at all price ranges.

From a simple sterling silver heart necklet, to the new With Love collection from REBECCA, to an 18ct white gold heart pendant set with glittering diamonds, the selection is huge.

From €25…

Wish 2 - CLUSE or DANIEL WELLINGTON Watch

If you haven’t already bought her a CLUSE or DANIEL WELLINGTON watch, then you need to get one for her for Valentine’s Day. If she loves Daniel Wellington and has the watch already, then you should definitely get her the matching cuff bangle.

Watches from €89.95... Bangles €49…

GREEN CBS REPLAY THIS SATURDAY!

Colaiste Chriost Rí will play Tralee CBS in the Corn Ui Mhuiri Football Semi-Final Replay on Saturday February 11th at 1pm in Ballyvourney.

Wish 3 - Diamonds!!!

Nothing says “I love you” better than a gift of diamond jewellery. The ultimate expression of forever love has to be a sparkling diamond ring. From engagement to eternity, a diamond ring signifies love without end. You might even use the occasion to propose… From €300...

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For him…

Wish 1 – Fred Bennett Jewellery

This designer range has the coolest wrist and neckwear for men. Made with silver, leather, steel and nylon, pick something from this selection to give him Chris Hemsworth’s style. Yummy!! From €45…

Wish 2 – ORBITKEY

If your Valentine is more of a practical sort, then you should pick up an ORBITKEY for him.

These ultra-stylish leather or elastomer key rings turn his crazy bunch of keys into a single ordered unit… This will stop his keys scratching his iPhone, ripping his pants pocket, etc. You can upgrade the ORBITKEY by adding a USB memory stick or the allimportant beer bottle opener. From €19.95…

All these gifts and many more are available at John Ross Jewellers, Castle Street, Tralee.

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IT TRALEE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR COSMETIC TRIALS Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centre, a research centre in IT Tralee, has recently set up a cosmetic product validation service.

This service provides a way for cosmetics companies to test the efficacy of their products using non-invasive skin probes.

Shannon ABC are seeking expressions of interest from members of the public to join a panel of volunteers to assist with this testing.

This panel will work closely with a team of dedicated scientists to discover whether a certain cream will, for example, visibly reduce wrinkles or keep skin moisturised for 24 hours.

The products tested are certified as safe in accordance with EU regulations and all testing is performed according to ethical research standards.

If you are over 18, are male or female and would like to be involved, please go to www.ittralee.ie/shannonabccosmetic for more information.

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CHURCHILL GETS READY FOR THEIR SPRINGTIME VARIETY SHOW Churchill Players Drama Group present their annual “Springtime Variety Show 2017”. The group are once again under the guidance of the AIMS award winning Director, Oliver Hurley, and the renowned Musical Director, Noelle Barrett. The Cast and Committee have been rehearsing since before Christmas and are looking forward to opening night.

The Show will feature something for everyone, with a variety of song, dance and lots

of comedy this year! With our Cast numbers growing each year it has got to be witnessed with a lesson to note that survival of small organisations such as Churchill Players is in the hands of their dedicated community.

The nominated Charity this year is “Kerry Cork Health Link Bus” which provides a vital service to the community and we are delighted to contribute the net proceeds to them. Tickets are available at Siamsa Tire Box Office,

Tralee 7123055. The Show commences on Friday 17th February with a Matinee at 2.30p.m. on the Saturday 18th February and a night performance commencing at 8.00 pm. So come along and enjoy a night of entertainment while at the same time you are supporting the Kerry Cork Health Link Bus. Remember when you buy a ticket to our Show you are making a difference to the well being of those who use the service

JACK DANIEL’S BRINGS ‘BAR SLIDE’ EXPERIENCE TO HENNESSYS BAR, TONIGHT In celebration of the incredible history of the Jack Daniel Distillery – founded in 1866, making it the oldest registered distillery in the U.S. – Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey announced details of the Jack Daniel’s ‘Bar Slide’ experience coming to Kerry on Friday, 10th February 2017. The Jack Daniel’s bar slide competition will visit bars nationwide gathering friends of Jack along the way with Kerry being one of the lucky destinations in Ireland.

On Friday, 10th February 2017, the authentic Lynchburg bar slide experience will take place in Hennessy’s Bar, Castle Street, Tralee between 10.30pm and 12.00pm.

Whiskey lovers can take a load off at the Jack Daniel’s

custom-made bar and try their luck with the bar slide while enjoying a complimentary Jack and Ginger, Jack and Coke, or sip a Jack on the rocks. Hundreds of prizes are up for grabs as the Jack Daniel’s Bar Slide Experience travels around the country, with a grand prize worth €800 including a Woburn Marshall speaker system!

Taking inspiration from the shuffleboard phenomenon sweeping the US at the moment, Jack Daniel’s invites Irish pub goers to slide their puck along the Jack Daniel’s handcrafted bar, and try to land in a high scoring zone to win prizes. As the puck travels across the bar it will journey along a Jack Daniel’s Distillery history timeline,

allowing players to take a trip through years of authentic taste and experience. Those who land their puck in the ‘150 Year Prize Zone’ will win an exclusive Jack Daniel’s prize as well as being entered into the draw for the grand prize.

COGHLAN REITERATES CALL FOR VULTURE FUNDS TO COME OUT OF HIDING Speaking in the Seanad this week , Leas Cathaoirleach and Fine Gael Kerry Senator, Paul Coghlan, said that so-called vulture funds must appear before the Oireachtas Finance Committee as a matter of urgency. “A number of vulture funds refused reasonable requests to appear before the Finance Committee in the last Oireachtas and I understand the same may be happening again now.

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“The Finance Committee has engaged with the banks, the Central Bank, individual borrowers and market experts, all of whom have had valuable things to say about the banking and financial crisis here. However these vulture funds, which collectively Friday 10th February 2016

own billions of euro of distressed debt, are refusing to engage with us or to allow the legitimate concerns that genuine people have put to us, to be addressed.

“Today in the Seanad I urged the Seanad Leader to explore measures to compel these funds to attend before the Oireachtas, and to ascertain what legal steps are required to secure their co-operation.

These funds impact on the lives of thousands of our citizens and we must not allow them to shun the legitimate

and well intentioned work of the Oireachtas, which represents those citizens.

These guys don’t understand ‘softly softly’ – compelling them to attend might be the only way to go.”

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Hello everyone! Happy Friday! This week I’m going to be helping out all you gals who want make Valentine’s Day all about YOU. As The Pussycat Dolls say “I Don’t Need A Man To Make Me Feel Good”. There’s plenty of ways you can enjoy Valentine’s Day without having ‘that someone special’ in your life. I’ve had more than a few Valentines of celebrating me so here are my 10 top tips on a Valentine’s Day for YOU!

10 Ways to Own V-Day! 1. BUY YOURSELF SOMETHING:

You don’t need to spend money on anyone else. This is your day. Spoil yourself. Get that high end bronzer you’ve been ogling the past 2 months, (Benefit Hoola Bronzer is fab!), get yourself that book you’ve been dying to read, splurge on those shoes that nearly have a hole in them from you staring in at them from outside the shop window. Retail therapy is a necessity for you this Valentines. BUY YOURSELF SOMETHING!

you can’t do it for yourself. We all know and love that feeling of fabulosity when our underwear matches.

5. HAVE FUN WITH YOUR GIRLS:

2. GET A WASH & BLOW-DRY:

Don’t lie, having your hair blow dried professionally feels amazing. When your hair feels great, you feel great.

Who doesn’t love a good hair day?

A wash & blow dry from a hair salon costs in and around €20, you’re worth it.

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3. PAINT YOUR NAILS:

I don’t know about you but when my nails are painted or when I’ve got my gels on, I just feel a bit more together and on top of things. It has me all like ‘Hey world, I’m ready for anything today’! So give those tips a fresh coat or if you’re like me and can’t paint your nails for love nor money, go get shellacs, gels, whatever you please!

As Carrie Bradshaw once said, “Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.” Plan a fun night in with takeaway and wine or a night out on the town with even more wine. Either way you’re guaranteed laughter, fun and maybe a little bit of tears over horrible exes!

DRESS UP:

If you are going to head out, get your glad rags on. Wear the high heels that make your legs go on for days and that dress you have in your wardrobe that you’ve been saving, look like a million dollars, feel like a million dollars!

7. DRESS DOWN:

4. WEAR MATCHING UNDERWEAR:

Just because you’ve no plans for anyone to see said underwear, doesn’t say

On the flip side, if you’re staying in dress down and cosy. Fluffy socks, comfy clothes and hair on top of the head. You know you’re fabulous anyway.

8. HOME TREATMENTS:

Whip out the face mask, foot cream, hair mask & other pamper goodies and turn your home into a spa.

Tonight it’s all about you.

9. HEAD TO FIFTY SHADES DARKER:

In case you forgot (you know you didn’t don’t lie), Fifty Shades Darker is out this weekend. I could think of worse things to do than stare at Jamie Dornan half naked for 2hrs.

10. IF ALL ELSE FAILS…

At least all the Valentines chocolate is reduced Wednesday, and we all know it tastes so much better when it’s half price!

So that’s it for this week! Hope you all enjoyed this week’s light hearted post! Have a great weekend and I’ll be back here next week with more beauty related goodness! If you want to contact me for an event, collaboration or just to say hi you can email me at Bexblahbeauty@gmail.com or through any social media, FACEBOOK: Bexblah Beauty, TWITTER: @Bexblah, INSTAGRAM: @Bexblah.

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BEXBLAH

FITNESS!

Hello my strong strong friends, I hope you’re having an absolutely fantastic week. This week I will be talking about something that I have noticed a lot recently, being too influenced with regards to your health and fitness and being careful who/what you’re influenced by.

What do I mean by this? The fitness and health industry is completely booming at the moment, this means that there are lots of people on social media and online talking all things health/ fitness/nutrition, myself included. While this is a positive thing as it is raising awareness about health, it also means a lot of different people giving both their educated(and sometimes unfortunately uneducated) views and opinions on either Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook.

Why is this dangerous? If you look at a person who isn’t body confident, has body image issues and isn’t sure what to do with regards to their health. They might go onto Instagram and see a bodybuilder saying one thing, a slimming world person saying another, a bikini competition competitor saying another… and so on… This person might not understand that all those people are doing completely different things and have different goals so therefore they take different pieces of information from each person and applies it to themselves.

Then maybe get frustrated

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and even more confused when they don’t see desired results. Do you see what I mean?

I have noticed more and more social influencers mentioning ad hoc things such as ‘I feel like a whale’ ‘I’m doing a detox this week’ and other pretty harmless statements… or so they seem. But if there is a young person who really looks up to them watching/ reading those things, it can have such a huge consequences.

Now I’m not saying all the information online is a bad thing, but you do have to be careful. Just because the girl from Australia has an amazing body and you want to look like her, doesn’t mean what she does will work for your body. Just because the fitness guy from California eats IIFYM and has Pop Tarts every morning, doesn’t mean it’s healthy.

EVERY SINGLE BODY IS DIFFERENT. DIFFERENT APPROACHES WORK FOR DIFFERENT PEOPLE. Yes there are some websites, professional nutritionists and personal trainers who give out amazing free information that will help

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you, Recalibrated Bodies, Rob Lipsett, Sarah Godfrey, Nikki Blackketter, Sigma Nutrition and Amanda Bucci are just some of the people that I follow that I find are really positive, motivating and give out really good educated advice, and don’t try to sell you stupid cookie cutter diets.

If you genuinely need help nutrition/workout wise and feel really confused and overwhelmed, the absolute best thing for you to do is enlist the help of a professional personal trainer.

They will know exactly what you should do with regards to YOUR body for YOUR lifestyle.

body you see looks like that all day every day, most of those pictures are taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach or else they’re perfectly posed.

Remember, just like the girl in the magazine doesn’t even look like the girl in the magazine… the girl on Instagram doesn’t look like her perfectly posed freeze frame 24/7.

The internet is a fantastic place with so much information, you just have to be careful. Not every perfect

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HEALTHY RECIPES

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HEALTHY RECIPES for 2017

THE FOOD OF LOVE! Valentines Day is upon us so here are two dishes for those who want to cook at home.

So if you want to try cooking up a storm this year try one of these lovely dishes.

PRAWNS IN A WARM PESTO SAUCE

CUMIN-SCENTED POTATOES WITH TOMATOES (GHURMA ALOO) Of Iranian origin, ghurmas are thick-sauced, long-simmered stews, spiked with dry herbs and thickened with vegetables

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced 1 can diced tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 can white beans, rinsed, drained 1/4 cup high-quality pesto, plus more for serving 8 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined (about 16 medium) Thick slices of crusty toasted bread (for serving

METHOD 1.

2.

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pan over medium; cook shallot until just softened and golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 cup water.

Increase heat to high, bring to a boil, and cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add beans and 1/4 cup pesto, and cook, stirring, until warmed through, 1–2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if needed, then divide bean mixture between 2 large, shallow bowls.

Wipe out pan. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in pan over medium-high. Add shrimp and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring often, until shrimp is cooked through and starting to take on a little color on both sides, about 3 minutes. Divide shrimp between bowls with beans; drizzle with additional sauce. Serve with toast alongside

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1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and submerged in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 small red onion, cut in half lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch cubes 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper) 1 medium-size tomato, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves and tender stems

METHOD

1.

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4.

Drain the potatoes and pat them dry.

Heat the oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until they sizzle, turn reddish brown, and are fragrant, 5 to 10 seconds. Add the potatoes, onion, and turmeric, and stir-fry until the potatoes and onion are lightly browned around the edges, 4 to 6 minutes.

Sprinkle in the salt and cayenne, and stir once or twice. Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are almost fall-apart tender, 18 to 20 minutes.

Stir in the tomato and coriander, and cover the pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomato is warmed through, about 2 minutes. Then serve Recipes by

Chef Noel Let me know if you enjoyed them and we will continue our healthy eating next week and remember to send your questions to: askchefnoel@hotmail.com

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SUGGESTIONS FOR THE BEDROOM!!!

BEDROOM ANTICS!!!

“FIRSTLY GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER”…

As a physiotherapist I am often asked which is the best type of mattress for people with back pain.

Many years ago my Nana had a wonderful insight…. There are two things in life, where you should buy the very best you can afford – A bed and Shoes – “cause if you’re not in one you’re in the other”.

INTRODUCTION The right mattress can really help one have a good-nights sleep and wake up feeling rested and refreshed. Sleeping the on wrong mattress can cause sleeplessness, back pain and overall aches and pains. For people with a back problem a mattress that isn’t a good fit can make the pain worse.

MATTRESSES ARE A PERSONAL CHOICE: When searching for the right mattress it is important to remember that mattresses are largely a matter of personal preference. There is no single type of mattress or bed that works well for all people and there is no best mattress for back problems.

Likewise there is no single sleep position known to be best for all people, this is due to several factors: •

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There are many causes of back problems and different back conditions may respond better to specific type of beds, mattresses and sleep positions There is a high degree of personal preference for mattresses what works well for one person may not work well for another There is very limited scientific study published on mattresses and back pain and findings from the studies that have been completed are largely inconclusive.

Overall the causes of back pain can be quite complex and it is difficult to isolate whether or not a person’s mattress has played a significant role in improving the pain or making it worse. The bottom line is the type of mattress that is best

for any particular person is really a matter of personal preference.

While individual preference is probably most important factor in determining the best mattress for each person there are some general rules of thumb that constitute a good mattress: 1.

2.

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In general most people prefer a firmer mattress that gives the spine more support. While there is no definitive literature that absolutely supports this claim it makes sense that it is beneficial to have support for the spine when sleeping.

It is thought that a mattress should provide support for the spine at all points along the spines natural curves and keep the spine in the same body position as a good standing posture.

While a firm mattress is usually good if the mattress is too hard it can cause aches and pains on pressure points.

There are no significant external forces on the spine while one is sleeping so even a firmer mattress although it probably gives more support is not absolutely necessary.

If one feels comfortable on a softer mattress or even a waterbed it is quite reasonable to sleep on a softer mattress.

As an overall rule from any

mattress that helps a person sleep well so that he or she wakes feeling rested and refreshed and without the feeling of stiffness or is the mattress for that individual.

Before buying a mattress it is best to try sleeping on it. People may try different beds in hotels or in other people’s houses and when they find the best mattress for them then buy the same make or model. If it is not possible to sleep on a mattress first it is advisable to at least lie on the mattress in the store until feeling sure that is a comfortable fit. There are two main factors to consider: 1.

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Support – the coils or inner springs of mattress must provide support for the spine. A mattress should have enough coils to provide adequate support and allow for the natural curves.

Comfort – the padding on top of the mattress primarily provides comfort. This is really the matter of personal preference some people prefer thick bedding and some thin. In

general the higher number of coils and the thicker the padding the higher the quality and therefore the more expensive mattress however, this does not mean that it is necessary to buy the mattress with the biggest number of coils or the thickest padding.

Mattress preference is dictated by a number of factors and while it is important to provide an adequate level of support for the person’s spine personal preference and comfort level is the bottom line on selecting a mattress.

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BIG FARM

A Texan rancher comes to Ireland and meets a Kerry farmer. The Texan says, “Takes me a whole goddam day to drive from one side of my ranch to the other.”

The Kerry farmer says, “Ah sure, I know, sir. We have tractors like that over here too.”

A Spanish singer chatting on television used the word ‘manana’. When asked what that meant, he said it means “maybe the job will be done to-morrow, maybe the next day, maybe the day after that, next week, next month or next year. Who cares?” An Irishman in the conversation, Shay Brennan, was then asked if there’s an Irish equivalent. “No. In Ireland we don’t have a word to describe that level of urgency”

There was a Scotsman an Englishman and an Irishman all sitting on a tea – break on a building site the Englishman pipe’s up if my wife put’s Cheese on my sandwich’s again Iam going to kill myself and the Scotsman say’s if my wife put’s Egg on my sandwich’s again I will kill myself and the Irishman say’s if I find Gammon on my sandwich’s again I will kill myself so sure enough the next day all three open up there lunch boxes and find the sandwich’s are all full of Cheese ,Egg and Gammon once again so they all go off to different part’s of the site and kill themselve’s later in the week all three men are being buried and the englishman’s wife say’s if he diddn’t want cheese on his sandwich’s he should have told me and this wouldn’t have happened then the Scotsman’s wife come’s away with the same statement concerning the Egg sandwich’s then the Irishman’s wife pipe’s up I can’t understand this, Paddy make’s his own sandwich’s

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His friend asked, “well what d’ye mean by that?”

Pat said, “It’s like this, y’see…I saw a chap who I thought was Mulligan, and he saw a chap that he thought was me. And when we got up to one another…it was neither of us.”

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After Murphy read it, he turned to the agent and asked, “Have I got all you say there?”

The agent said, Certainly ye have…Why do you ask?

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Late one Friday in Dublin, a policeman spotted a man driving very erratically. He pulled the man over and asked him if he had been drinking that evening. ‘’Aye, so I have. ‘Tis Friday, you know, so me and the lads stopped by the pub where I had six or seven pints.

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REGULAR COLUMNS

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Movie Review

Adam Kavanagh AKA Mr Movie reviews

HACKSAW RIDGE REVIEW

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2FM STAR JENNY GREENE TO ROCK THE ABBEY INN THIS WEEKEND Jenny Greene, one of Ireland’s most successful DJs, presents the biggest dance show on Irish radio every Saturday night on RTE 2fm. Her Electric Disco Tour is the most in-demand club booking in the country.She is appearing with a host of entertainers this Saturday night in House Sounds at the Abbey inn.

In 2009 Jenny released the hugely successful ‘The Electric Disco’ compilation album through EMI records, an unmixed double CD of Jenny’s Electric Disco favorites from her personal record collection.

While continuing to host The Electric Disco Jenny also cohosts The Nicky Byrne Show with Jenny Greene weekday mornings on RTE 2FM from 10-1pm

Director: Mel Gibson Starring: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Teresa Palmer, Vince Vaughn, Hugo Weaving

Hacksaw Ridge is the biopic of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), who fought in World War II. What makes this war

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film different to others is that Desmond refuses to bear arms while on the battlefield.

The film begins with Desmond growing up in rural Virginia, where violence surrounds him. He is a devoted Christian and refuses to break the commandment “thou shalt not kill”. When the war begins he joins the army as a medic. Desmond soon encounters setbacks and abuse after his army superiors do not share his beliefs. Desmond soon shows his courage and determination to save lives when stationed in Japan.

Mel Gibson is back on form as he has been nominated for an Academy Award for his direction. This is a fine effort from him as he makes the film’s war scenes brutal and uncompromising.

The film does have a slow start, not a very believable romance and cannot avoid some war movie clichés but overall the film

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is an enjoyable one, full of tension.

The film ultimately rests on the performance of Andrew Garfield’s “Desmond”. Luckily he gives an amazing, compelling performance as a man standing up for his own beliefs even when the world thinks he is wrong. Garfield received an Oscar nomination for his amazing performance. We see everything through his eyes and feel everything Desmond does thanks to Garfield’s portrayal. The movie is also very inspiring with an uplifting message to follow your heart. Overall I recommend seeing the film for Andrew Garfield’s performance and the realistic battle scenes.

Mr Movie’s Fact: Desmond Doss was the first solider to receive the Medal of Honour without ever firing a weapon!

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TORQUING CARS! OPEL’S NEW INSIGNIA ESTATE DUE IN JULY Opel have taken the wraps off their new Insignia Sports Tourer estate, which is expected to go on sale here in July.

That is only a month after the 5dr hatchback is due - in time for the 172-reg season.

They are calling the hatch the Insignia Grand Sport, .

Both cars will be shown at next month’s Geneva motor show.

While the cabin, running gear, etc, are expected to mirror those of the 5dr, the estate will boast a luggage-area increase of 100 litres compared with the current model.

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JAMES MAY TO SELL HIS BELOVED 1972 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE - BECAUSE HE IS ALLERGIC TO LEATHER James May has decided to sell his beloved Rolls-Royce following an unfortunate discovery – that he’s allergic to its leather seats.

The Top Gear and Grand Tour star has been aware that his 1972 Corniche has made him itchy since at least 2010, when he wrote that he has “a very thorough shower” after driving it.

Now, he’s announced on his Drive Tribes page that he plans to sell the car at auction next month. May bought the Corniche after a long infatuation with the model, something he says started in 1988 when he was a sub-editor for The Engineer.

Driving through town, he flashed his headlights to let a silvery-grey Corniche into traffic, and saw a woman’s silk-clad hand waving a gentle thank-you in return.

As perfect moments go, it could only have been improved if she’d been smoking a Sobranie in a Bakelite and ivory cigarette holder,” May told the Financial Times.

“I’ve wanted a Corniche ever since.”The car, which has a 6.75-litre V8 engine and a theoretical top speed of 120mph, will be auctioned off at the Goodwood Member’s Meeting on March 19.

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FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR KERRY SPORTS STARS TO BE HONOURED- AND RIGHTLY SO: We live in a county that loves sports and many live for sport.

And while the obvious big sports get most of the coverage there are occasions where the smaller sports can stand shoulder to shoulder with football, soccer and rugby.

One of those nights is the Kerry Sports Stars Awards that takes place this year in the INEC in Killarney on Friday February 17th. This is the 5th year of the Awards, run by Ken O’Day and his organising committee which includes other members of the family Robin, Darren and Sarina.

The esteemed judging panel includes the one of the doyen’s of Kerry Sports reporters Murt Murphy and yours truly along with Ken and Robin O’Day and I can tell you that it is not easy to pick the winners. Yes some do jump out but there is a lot of heated debate on other category winners and even after that I am sure some of ye will look at the list and say why is this person or that one not on the list of winners!

Anyone with an interest in sport should attend as it’s a gala night of with tickets, priced e50, still available at the time of going to press from 087 2048677.

As well as the sports stars who are the most important persons on the night the special guests will include TD Michael Healy-Rae and MEP Sean Kelly as well as Richard Foran, who is operations manager with the Valentia Lifeboat who are the charity beneficiaries on the night.

The O’Days of Kerry Perpetual Shield, Contribution to Sports and the big award of the night The Supreme Sports Star, won last year

by Brian Sheehan, will be eagerly anticipated and will be the final announcements of the gala night.

THE LIST OF WINNERS INCLUDES A NUMBER FROM TRALEE: Cycling – Sean Lacey, Golf – Mary Sheehy of the Tralee Golf Club, Horse Racing- Bryan Cooper (shared with Dingle’s Jack Kennedy) and Triathlon – Seamus Hoare.

In the International section athlete Shona Heaslip is being honoured as is ex Tralee Rugby player Ultan Dillane. Conor Commane is the Juvenile Athlete winner. Sean Kennedy (Tralee

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Dynamos) and Sean McGrath (The Park) join Killarney Celtic’s Hannah O’Donoghue are the Juvenile Soccer winners. Daire Kennelly is being honoured for basketball.

Young jockey Cian Collins wins for horse racing.

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors Ryan Leonard has been named as the Emerging Young Sports Person of the Year.

The other winners are: Athletic s – Adam King, Badminton – Moyvane’s Senior Badminton team, Basketball – Declan Wall, Camogie –Patrice Diggin, Darts –Dale McCarthy, GAA – Paul Geaney, Greyhound Coursing – Noel Brown, Greyhound Racing – College Paradice Syndicate and Handball – Dominic Lynch, Hurling – Daniel Collins, Ladies Football – Sarah Houlihan, Cyclocross – Matt Slattery, Pitch n Putt – Damien Fleming, Ploughing – Aeneas Horan, Rally Driving – Rob Duggan, Rally Navigation – Mikie Galvin, Coastal Rowing – Fossa Junior Men, Soccer – Dingle Bay Rovers, Swimming – Nuala Moore and the veteran sports person of the year is international walker Pat Murphy.

Other International winners are Motor Sport – Paul Nagle, Power Lifting –Helen Twoomey, Boxing – Moira McElligott and Olympic Rower Monika Dukarska.

There are a number of Special Award Winners – Service to Sport going to Mike Marshall for over 40 years involvement in Motor Sport, Patrick O’Sullivan after 5 very successful years at the helm of the Kerry GAA and Paralympian Ian Costello.

The National Inter County Team winners are Kerry Minor and Junior Football teams and St Brendan’s College Hogan Cup winners.The Club of the Year is shared by St Mary’s Caherciveen and Templenoe.

The Juvenile winners, apart from those from Tralee are James Fernane, Siofra O’Shea, Niamh Ni Chonchuir and Ronan Collins.

Golf’s Valarie Clancy, Mountain Biking Jack Murphy, the u16 Kerry Ladies team, coastal rowing – Portmagee u14 girls, football’s David Clifford and Fiadhna Tagney.

The Hall of Fame winner Micheal O’Muircheartaigh is assured of a huge Kerry ovation.

BOXERS MOVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL: Having been postponed at the Friday 10th February 2016

weekend the Boy 4 Youth 1 and Youth 2 County Championships were held in the Tralee Boxing Club this week.

There were wins for Cashen Vale’s Micheal Downey who defeated Jimmy Quillian of St Mary’s in the B2 48kg while in the B4 36kg Tralee Boxing Clubs John McCarthy defeated Trojan’s Jack Ulgee. Lee O’Connor beat T May in the B4 42kg while there was another win for the Tralee Boxing Club in the B4 46kg contest as Mike McCarthy defeated Johnny Kennelly from Ballyduff. Tralee BC’s Patrick McCarthy defeated Trojan’s Paudie Griffin in the B4 48kg bout while the Y1 70kg Gerard Radley beat Drew Taylor of Trojan and in the Y2 70kg Spencer O’Neill defeated Jack Maye of St Mary’s BC. RALLYING DATE FOR THE DIARY: Kerry’s rally crews will be eager to get back on the stages and the eagerly awaited Circuit of Kerry Rally will take place on April 2nd.

The Circuit is Round 2 of the Top Part Series and will be based in the Rose Hotel, Tralee with Parc Ferme and service in the grounds.

The event will consist of 6 stages with 120km to cover for the crews. Richard Talbot is returning as Clerk of the Course and event regulations will be available soon with any queries to go to Richard on 0872680732 or rtalbot@ eircom.net Snows of Sweden to test the crews this weekend: Fans of motorsport will be turning their eyes towards the snow covered roads of Sweden this weekend for Round 2 of the World Rally Championship. Killarney’s Paul Nagle, alongside Kris Meeke in the Citroen, will be hoping for better luck than they had in the opening round in Monte Carlo.

WHEELBLASTERS AND WARRIORS TEAM UP IN WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL: The Kingdom Wheelblasters hosted Round 5 of the IWA junior wheelchair blitz at the weekend in John Mitches with over 60 athletes taking part. Children for 5 clubs from around the country – Carlow Swifts, Shannonside Stealers, NI Knights, and Cork’s Rebel Wheelers joined the Kingdom Wheelblasters for a fantastic day of sport.

Members of the Garvey’s Tralee Warriors visited the Blitz much to the delight of the young players and Kieran Donaghy’s participation probably gave the home side the advantage over the Steelers in the last quarter of their game!

The Wheelblasters were delighted to receive a cheque from the Kerry Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association as they continued their support of the club. The cheque of e3000 was presented to Wheelblasters secretary Tadgh Buckley and Mairead

Hickey by KSBHA members Roy Guerin, Peter Hanley and Don O’Donoghue.

The next round of the IWA Blitz will be in Limerick on March 12th followed by Cork on April 2nd.

The Wheelblasters are always looking for new members and are open to all who would like to take part in wheelchair sports such as bocca, rugby and volleyball as well as basketball. They club meets in John Mitchels on every second Saturday.

WARRIORS WILL LOOK FOR EARLY WIN: With a big crowd expected in Tralee on Saturday evening for the Kerry v Mayo game Garvey’s Tralee Warriors tip off at the Complex against Pyrobel Killester at the earlier time of 5pm. This is a huge game for the Tralee side as the face their nearest challengers Killester who are in 5th place in the SuperLeague, one place below the Warriors.

With the play-offs getting closer a win here could be vital as Warriors will face 4 of the top 5 teams in the run in to the end of the season. When the sides met in Dublin it was the home side that shaded it by 3 points but Warriors have only lost once a home and are on a 6 game unbeaten run.

ST BRENDAN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: The St Brendan’s u11 Academy Boys had a big win over TK Cougars 44-13. The home side dominated matters from early on in Moyderwell Gym and were 9-0 ahead at the end of the first quarter after a strong display at both ends of the court. By the half they were 10 points as TK tried to get back into the game.

But St Brendan’s were too strong in the second half and ran out convincing winners. Coach Cyril Wallace was delighted with the display of all his players and they are playing KCYMS in mid -week this week.

In other results in the LeeStrand League the u16 Division 3 side went down to TK Vixens 30-59 while they defeated St Bridget’s 47-26. In Boys u14 Division 1 it was KCYMS 34-28 St Brendan’s while in the u14 Division 2 St Brendan’s beat TK Cougars 52-28.

UNDERAGE ATHLETES DO WELL: Some of Tralee youngest athletes were in action in the Munster u9-u12 Juvenile Championships in Nenagh. Tralee Harriers Sean Murphy was unlucky to finish just outside the medals taking 4th in the u9 boys Long Jump. Many others put in good performances in what were very big fields.

In the New Sports Ireland National Indoor Arena in Abbotstown (and what a magnificent new arena this is) Harriers Rachael Bowler took 4th and 5th places in the Senior Women’s Triple and Long Jumps, equalling her PB of 10.80m in the

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KERRY U17 MANAGEMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED: The management of the Kerry u17 SSE Airtricity team will be announced this Monday night at a Delegate Meeting of the KDL. It is expected that last year’s manager Darren Aherne will again juggle his role as RDO for Kerry with involvement in the team. The other members of the management team are rumoured to be coaches with a long involvement in soccer in Kerry. If this come through it will certainly be a strong coaching line-up.

Other items on the agenda will be the Over 35 Cup and Reserve Cup draws and all clubs are asked to attend.

FAI’S HIGH PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR COMING TO TRALEE: The FAI’s High Performance Director Ruud Doktor and Grass Root Director Tom O’Shea will conduct a Coach Education Workshop in the KDL in Tralee on Monday, February 27th. The Workshop will cover the Player Development Pathway’s 5v5 and 7v7 game formats and will include practical sessions on the Astro Turf and indoors with a Q and A section. The Workshop begins at 6.30pm and coaches must preregistrar with the Schoolboys Girls League secretary Padraig Harnett.

TRALEE WIN AGAIN IN RUGBY J-LEAGUE: Tralee Rugby J2 side put in one of their best performances of the season to defeat Crosshaven in Cork. The Tralee side won 16-0 which gives them a great chance to avoid relegation. A win over Castleisland this weekend would almost secure their spot in the Division for next season.

STORIES FROM THE WALL 3: DOMINIC’S 50 NOT OUT: Is there another sports person in the county with 50 Munster titles? Glenbeigh’s Dominic Lynch reached that landmark this week when he beat David Moloney in the Munster final of the Masters Singles 40x20 Final.

He told the media this week that he was thrilled to reach such a milestone. “When I started playing I never thought I would be still at it and still winning titles. But there is a great sense of achievement to win 50 Munster titles. I won my first ever handball title in 1991, the Munster 40x20 u14 doubles, so it’s a long time ago and I have faced some great players over the years.

“I have been lucky to win World titles as well as numerous All Ireland finals but to win 50 in your home province is something very special especially because you know everyone involved and there will never be an easy win in Munster.

NEWS FROM THE WALL: In the Juvenile section Glenbeigh’s

Sean Quirke had a very good win in the u14 Boys40x20 Munster Singles semi-final as he defeated Limerick’s Robert McCarthy 15-1, 15-5.

Glenbeigh’s Ronan Sheehan lost to Charlie Treen from Waterford in the u13 Singles. The score line saw the Waterford boy winning 15-8, 15-7. The Kerry boys Diarmuid McGillicuddy and Darragh Blennerhasset lost out on the u15 Doubles. They went down to the Waterford pairing of Charlie Treen and Sean O’Sullivan 15-9, 15-7.

The Junior B doubles pairing of Pat and Eamon Lacey lost out to Waterford’s Jamie Nagle and Darragh O’Connell 21-12, 21-11.

FIXTURES: Broadford, Co Limerick is the venue for two big games this Saturday. At 2pm in the Munster 40x20 Junior A Singles Final Glenbeigh’s Jack Ryan takes on Cork’s Ryan Harkin.

At 3pm Dominic Lynch will take on Diarmuid Nash of Clare in the Last 16 of the Munster 40x20 Senior Singles at the same venue.

IN THE SQUARE: Kerry footballers did not have much time to celebrate their good win away to Donegal in the first round of the National League.

They are back in action this Saturday when they host Mayo in Tralee. It has been a busy start to the year for the Kerry seniors that are available for selection.

They will have to line out without defender Shane Enright who suffered from concussion in last week’s game. Throw in in Austin Stack Park is 7pm under the new lights with a big crowd expected.

Mayo will be looking for a better performance than they had last week so it should be an interesting hours football.

The Kerry hurlers are also in action this weekend as they face Laois on Sunday in Tralee. Throw in is at 2pm for the first round of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B. Kerry have their participation in the Munster League behind them and this should stand them in good stead for the League campaign where staying in the Division will be their first aim.

CBS set for Replay: The dream all Kerry colleges clash in the Corn Ui Mhuiri is still a possibility as St Brendan’s Killarney have reached the decider while the CBS Tralee will have to go to a replay. They will wonder how they did not get past Cork’s Chriost Ri as they were leading in the closing stages of normal and extra time. The sides meet again this Saturday in Ballyvourney and the Tralee boys can certainly get through it if they believe it’s possible – something I am sure coach Mark O’Se will have been working on.

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Tee O’Connor. They train on Tuesday nights in the Astro Turf in Causeway from 7 to 8pm and will up this to twice a week in the coming weeks. They are due to take part in two Blitz’s in Abbotstown with the first on March 11th where Kerry will be in with Donegal, Monaghan, Mayo and Wicklow. The second Blitz is pencilled in for March 26th.

The Blitzs will seed teams for the Championship.

Finuge /St Senans Aoife Behan will captain the Kerry senior team while Causeway’s Ann Marie Leen will be the vice-captain. We wish them and their squad well as they get ready for their League campaign which begins at home to Tyrone on February 19th.

Well done to Causeway’s Sarah Leahy who has won the Best Media Innovation award at the Camogie Association Volunteer and Media Awards. Sarah is currently the Munster PRO and picked up her award in Croke Park.

Patrice Diggin and Sara Murphy are in action with UL in the semi-final of the Ashbourne Cup. Hopefully they will progress to the final on Sunday, February 12th where they could be going for two in a row.

TRALEE PARNELLS NEWS: The club is encouraging as many coaches ad possible to attend the upcoming coach’s workshops.

Workshop 1 is targeting coaches of u14’s, u16’s and minors and is on in the IT Tralee on Saturday February 11th from 10am to 12.30. The workshop for the younger age groups will be on February 18th.

Parnells u8’s and u10’s are back in action on Tuesdays from 6pm in the Complex while the u14 and u16 training are back on Friday evenings. The Club Scor Quiz night is on Wednesday February 15th in Collis Sandes at 7.30pm.

This is an internal club quiz.

Anyone who missed Chris and Carmel Moloney on Nationwide talking about moving from New York to Ballymac and their dairy business can catch up on the RTE Player. Carmel was the Chairperson of the Tralee Camogie Club from many years while Chris was the under 6 manager for many years.

ST PAT’S NEWS: There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 1,10,20 and 27 and the next jackpot will be e3,700 with the draw in Skelper Quane’s this Sunday night. Watch out for the special promotion for the 20th Anniversary of the St Pats GAA Weekly Lotto.

Registration: Friday February 10th is the clubs registration night from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Forms have already been distributed.

The Juvenile Academy players were out in force last weekend and they continue to impress with their skills and dedication to Friday 10th February 2016

training.

Seniors: The Seniors continue to train every Tuesday and Friday night and they now know their opponents for Round 1 of the Castleisland Mart Club Championship. St Pat’s will face Skellig Rangers in the Junior Premier Club Championship with the match fixed for April 16th.

KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS: The seniors kicked off their season agasint Na Gaeil in the Tralee Town Board League last weekend with the game switched to Healy Park as Killeen was unplayable.

Rahillys won 3-09 to 0-06. Next up is Austin Stacks.

Well done to Jack Savage who became the latest Strand Road man to line out for Kerry and he had a fine outing against Donegal scoring 4 points.

The Seniors were drawn to face Kenmare in the opening round of the Club Championship. The minors are back in action this weekend as they are at home to Ardfert on Saturday at 3.30pm.

The Junior Blues academy for 2017 starts this Sunday for boys and girls aged 4-10 and it all kicks off at 2pm.

There was no winner of the Lotto with the next jackpot being e6,100. The club wishes Melissa Ryan Nix a speedy recovery from her injury.

CLASSIC BEGINS AT THE TRACK: The 2017 GMHD.ie Juvenile Classic begins this Friday night at the chase for the e15,000 gets underway. There is also racing Saturday night with the semi-finals of the Bobby Hickson Memorial A6 525 the highlight.

ST BRENDAN’S OAKPARK COMMUNITY GAME NEWS: Anyone interested in tag rugby, boys and girls, u11’s and u14’s should contact the club immediately as the competitions are on Sunday March 12 at the Tralee IT at 10am. The Cross Country and Mixed Races are on Sunday, March 19th for u11’s to u14’s.The Indoor soccer competition for Boys u13’s takes place on Sunday March 26th.

The club will also be entering the Projects and Arts competitions in April.

The u11 basketball team put in a very good performance before bowing out at the group stages in Castleisland. The Tralee side won three of their five games.

On the Green: At the Tralee Golf Club Paudie O’Keeffe and Maurice Laide were the winners of the Scotch Foursome. Second were Sean McCarthy and Sean Reidy with Brendan Clifford and Nial Lucey third.

In the Ladies section Sandra O’Sullivan won the 1st round of the Spring League. Second was Norah Quinlan and third Margaret O’Donoghue with the two separated by countback.

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