Issue 18

LEGAL MATTERS CORNER

Where there’s a Will there’s a Way.

Fiona is wondering whether she should make a Will or not. She does not feel that she has a lot to leave behind, she has large savings, expensive jewellery, and a Tesla Car but she rents her apartment and does not have any land or buildings to bequeath. She has several nieces and nephews whom she adores, and she is hoping to help with their education. She also owns a parrot called Tomahawk.

EVERYONE SHOULD MAKE A WILL. That looks like it was shouted from the rooftops, but it is so important for one’s loves ones left behind as it means they have a way or a path as to the person’s wishes when they are gone. As a more affluent society now everyone has something to leave someone, and it means a lot to next of kin that they have been thought of by the deceased person. The main issue for Fiona will be the tax thresholds of her parents, brother, sisters, nephews, and nieces as they are each entitled to a maximum of €32,500 tax free therefore it would be better to spread her savings and assets around. Her Tesla car would be over this threshold, and she might look at leaving it to two of her siblings or nephews/nieces depending on their age. She could do a life policy very cheaply as she is quite young and, in that way, if anything happened to her and she was not around to help with her nephews and nieces education the life policy could be placed in trust for their benefit. In fact, trusts are a helpful way of reducing Inheritance tax liability. Often people feel like they have nothing to leave their next of kin whereas a simple life policy can dramatically change that picture. For new blended families also where each of the parties to the marriage want to leave their property to their own children a life policy can also help her to ensure their spouses are provided for. Fiona might also like to consider leaving some money to a regulated charity of her choice as that is also tax free. Back to Wills generally these are formal legal documents where you set out managers/executors of your will their name, address, and occupation and what your wishes are in relation to any property/assets/savings/jewellery/paintings/books/ cars/campervans/house contents/ life policy proceeds etc that you leave behind. It is important to ensure that they consider inheritance taxes particularly if one is not married to one’s partner. One further aspect to consider is if one has young children that assets are placed in trust with trustees for them and to appoint a testamentary guardian or guardians in the Will also. The appointment of a testamentary guardian for young children is important and again a life policy can be paid into to benefit the children if anything happens their parent or parents. This is particularly important for single parents. Funeral and Burial Wishes might be put with the Will but should also be given directly to next of kin. Another matter to consider would be care of pets. A Parrot can live up to 90 years so Fiona would need to specifically provide what might happen Tomahawk in her Will and while our canine and feline friends might not live as long it is important to provide for their care if anything happens to their owner.

Lawquip: Where there’s a will there are relations but where there is no will there are even more relations.

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

See www.miriammcgillycuddy.com

Would you like to learn in projects, on teams and with Immersive Technologies such as Augmented and Virtual Reality, work at the cutting edge changing the physical world developing products that benefit society?

If so, MTU’s new BEng (Hons) Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering is the course for you! This course will produce engineers of the future, combining innovative content delivery, with 2 years paid industry placement in world class companies such as Astellas and Dairymaster.

THE TEAM AT THE CLINIC ARE HERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON COSMETIC AND HAIR RESTORATION ISSUES.

I am prone to redness and rosacea but recently it has become a lot worse. Can you recommend a good treatment?

The Harp and Lion, Church St, Listowel Tue- Sat: 12 - 4pm or e-mail: keith.harbour@yahoo.com

Hi Jim, Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterised by ushing, redness, bumps and pimples. It is most often seen in fair-skinned people between 30- 50 and typically a ects checks, nose, forehead and chin. It’s becoming more common now and is more aggressive in men. The cause is not yet certain but theories include unstable vessels, genetics and sun exposure.

What we do know is that something irritates the skin, leading to chronic in ammation with intermittent are ups.

In CHRC we use IPL -intense pulsed light to target capillaries and reduce redness. A patch test is required and during your consultation our practitioner will determine how many treatments you might need.

Products can help too, to help strengthen the capillary walls and target the redness-prone skin. We have an extensive product range to suit all skin needs and preferences.

SensiCalm, our medical grade cleanser, calms redness and brightens the skin. Everactive C&E + peptide is a potent antioxidant serum for cellular protection. My favourite is Calm –R, a soothing hydrating serum that targets visible redness and blemishes while maintaining skin’s delicate moisture balance.

SPF with zinc oxide is essential to protect your skin against any aggravating e ects of sun exposure.

Mary

James supports Laura Lynn 100k in May Challenge!

James Coffey from Cnoc Gorm , Tralee has just finished his support of the Laura Lynns 100k in May Challenge. James has been walking 10km a day since the start of May while raising much-needed funds for the Palliative care needs of young children Says James “ I choose to represent this charity event as they are raising as much funds as they can , to provide personalised and complex care services to young children needing palliative care.

Also they provide for the support of the family during a most difficult time “. James has helped many different charities over the years, and his passion is keeping fit , boxing and weight lifting.

Nora finishes her 4 Peaks in Sunshine n’ style!

Mary O Donnell, Brand Representative

For a skin consultation with full skin analysis, to help identify the best products and treatment plan to address your skin concerns, contact us via www.bonsecourschrc.ie or 086 0786120

Nora Butler ( of Slimming World Tralee fame ) pictured here , on top of her 4th peak Mt Snowden in Wales last weekend! This is part of Nora’s challenge in April / May ‘22 b as She is aiming to climb not only Carrontuohill ( done ! )but also Slieve Bernargh in Northern Ireland ( done !) , Ben Nevis in Scotland ( done ! ) and Snowdon in Wales( now done !) . “ So in total I raised 2810 euros kindly supported by over 100 donations. The funds raised will go to 2 very worthy charities Pieta House and the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association Truly humbled and grateful for all of the support. I Climbed 4 mountains, three of which were the highest peaks in Ireland, Scotland and Wales.” says Nora

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

Chez Christophe Restaurant

/ Wine Bar

Tralee’s CHRC Clinic makes Healthcare Awards shortlist

The Irish Healthcare Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in the Irish healthcare system and recognise projects, institutions and individuals that have made a positive contribution to patient care in the past year.

“We were delighted to be shortlisted for the Cosmetic Surgery/Procedure Clinic of the Year category at the Irish Healthcare Awards 2022” says Mary O Donnell ,

Brand Representative of the Cosmetic Hair Restoration Clinic ( CHRC ) located at the Bon Secours , Matt Talbot road Tralee.

The CHRC team attended the event which took place in the Royal Marine Hotel in Dublin on Friday the 13th of May.

“Our CHRC team really enjoyed the event and well done to each team who took home an award on the night.”

Are you ready for St Pats Dingle Way Challenge again?

St Pats Blennerville after a two year absence s back to bring you the Dingle Way Challenge. This challenge takes place on the 5th of June. The club are expecting 250 walkers to take part this year. The route this year takes in beautiful scenery around the Dingle Peninsula , the best scenery in the world. The route takes in Mac Na Bó, Annascaul Lake, Inch Beach, Peat Bogs, Killelton Oratory, Finglas River, DerrymoreCurraheen Reservoir, Tonevane and finishes with a heroes’ welcome back in Blennerville. There were will be music, BBQ and great atmosphere in Blennerville

after the event.

There are different options for some to take part so the causal walker and the enthusiast walker is catered for. You can see the different options on St Pats Website www.stpatsgaaclub.com. . The club would like to thank their main sponsors of Poff Motors and Top Part, also anyone that has contributed also. . You can register for this event on https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ dingle-way-challenge-2022-. This event promises to be a great day out and to get back to social activities after so long.

Volunteers collect a free pot plant!

National Volunteering Week is on now to recognize and value the effort participants make to better, in general, life for us all. Tralee Community Garden Project is celebrating, recognizing, and thanking participants for their work by hosting a plant give away on Saturday the 21st May 2022. Generously sponsored again this year by Ballyseedy Garden Centre, we are delighted to be able to offer volunteers a little token of esteem. When grown on this can remind volunteers, when they look at it, that their work was and is very much appreciated. Any volunteer is welcome and can come and pick up a potted plant at the project in Tralee Town Park from 10.30am – 12.30pm. Please remember that children must be accompanied by their guardian.

Do You Fear Dental Treatment?

Attending the dentist can sometimes be a daunting prospect if you haven’t had dental treatment for some time or if you are undergoing more complex dental procedures. Thankfully if you are particularly nervous there is one treatment option which might work for you!Dental sedation allows you to feel more comfortable during treatment whilst still being fully awake during treatment.

What is dental sedation?

Dental sedation is available in numerous types from oral(tablet ) to Nitrous oxide (happy gas) and IV sedation(using a cannula in a vein).

What is involved?

During sedation you are still awake for the procedure but the action of the sedative enduces a relaxed state . The feeling is one of complete relaxation with very little memory of the procedure itself.During nitrous oxide sedation a mask is placed over the nose (these can be scented if desired particularly useful for children)The gas is inhaled though the nose during the procedure. The gas is comprised of nitrous oxide

and is commonly known as laughing gas.

Is everyone suitable?

Nitrous oxide sedation is suitable for both adults and children.It is not suitable for pregnant women. If you suffer from a respiratory condition then you are most likely not suitable for treatment. Common colds, and allergies may prevent treatment on the day as it impairs the ability to breath the gas in sufficiently. Dental sedation is particularly useful for children if they are anxious or are needle phobic or in cases where a general anaesthetic is not advisable.

What procedures can be done under sedation?

All treatments can be done under sedation from dental scaling/cleaning, treatment of gum disease to more complex treatments such surgical extractions.

Does it work if you have a strong gag reflex?

Sedation works particularly well if you have a strong gag reflex as it relaxes the muscle and reduces the gagging sensation. It is excellent if taking dental impressions(moulds of the teeth)are required for those

that are very sensitive.

Is there any downtime? When receiving nitrous oxide sedation or laughing gas the clinician will monitor you after treatment . You will not be discharged from the clinic until you are fully recovered.

For further details contact Dr Susan Crean Dental and Facial aesthetics., 12 Denny street Tralee on 066 7117577 or info@creandental.ie

Fantastic Trad night planned at Siamsa Tíre

Siamsa Tíre is delighted to welcome two of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians to its stage on Friday, May 27th. Tralee native Leonard Barry will partner with Seamie O’Dowd for the latest in the Trad Connections concert series.

Originally from Tralee and now living in Sligo, Leonard is widely regarded as one of the best pipers in Ireland. His career has been a varied one, involving collaborations with musicians such as John Spillane and Luka Bloom and winning awards such as the Live Ireland Musician of the Year award and the Irish American News Musician of

the Year award, both of which he scooped in 2015.

Seamie O’Dowd is equally well regarded in musical circles. Ever since he started performing alongside his father, the renowned Sligo fiddler player Joe O’Dowd, at the age of ten, he has developed a stellar reputation as a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist.

Seamie played and recorded with Dervish for six years. He formed part of the Masters of Irish Music project with Martin Hayes, Máirtín O’Connor and Cathal Hayden, performing with them in the Sydney Opera

House and at the Lincoln Centre in New York. He has also shared the stage with the likes of Christy Moore, The Chieftains, and Liam O’Flynn.

Leonard and Seamie formed New Road along with Rick Epping and Andy Morrow in 2013. They released a critically-acclaimed album called ‘Stone Walls and Street Light’ and have a continued their musical partnership since then.

It’s not often that Tralee hosts musicians of this calibre. Tickets to this concert are only €12 and are selling fast. See www.siamsatire.com for more details.

AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...

from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance

Dillon Waste to Partner with TCA on Sustainability

By Georgie Downes

We all want to be greener these days, to do more for the environment, which is why we at The Tralee Chamber Alliance are proud and delighted to announce that Dillon Waste is coming on board as our new Green and Renewable Strategic Partner for 2022 – 2023!

Dillon Waste is no stranger to sustainability. In fact, this family-run company, with over 40 years’ experience in the waste management business, have won several awards including the ‘Repak Excellence in Waste Management and Recycling’ award and the ‘Waste Collection Operator of the Year Award’ in 2015. Their

onsite facility, located at The Kerries, Tralee, includes a state of the art civic amenity centre where members of the public can bring their recycling for free, including aluminum cans, cardboard, bottles, scrap metal, steel cans and clothes. Everyone feels better after a trip to the recycling centre!

TCA Chief Executive Colette O Connor said the organisation was delighted to be partnering with Dillon’s Waste on such an important issue as the environment.

“We value this new relationship with Dillon Waste. They have been a key support on several Chamber endeavours, including the recent and successful National

50 new jobs for Tralee from Tech firm Action Zero

Tralee may have lost longtime facility Borg Warner in Monavalley but it wasnt long before local business man Liam Davis stepped in and secured the location.

Initially transforming it into a large Covid testing facility, it wasnt long before Liam secured high tech company Action Zero into a new facility on -site.

They will manufacture Escopod high temp Heat pumps which provide fossil fuel-free heating and chilling at much higher temperatures, Contracts have already been secured with clients such as Keepak and Bon Secours Hospitals .

Action Zero are initially investing over €3m in the facility providing over 50 high end engineering and manufacturing jobs . The facility was formally opened by Public Expenditure Minister Michael Mc Grath.

ITS BERRY WEATHER! BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT!

Yes , its early May , the start of Summer ...You know what this means... its Berry time... Berries are coming into season And berries are so much more than something to pop on a dessert, Many are even superfoods, Blueberries, Cranberries Strawberries, Grapes and raspberries... so you have no excuse now!

STRAWBERRY-BLUEBERRY RELISH

Sweet berries and jalapeño heat make this a flavorful accompaniment for your favorite grilled fish

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup white wine vinegar

• ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

• 1 teaspoon lime zest

• ½ teaspoon sea salt

• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries

• 1 cup fresh blueberries

• 1 cup diced cucumber

• 3 tablespoons minced red onion

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

METHOD

Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add jalapeño, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes. Stir in lime juice.

Stir together strawberries and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add vinegar mixture, and stir to coat. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 days.

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

Tralee Pipe Band Hall, Matt Talbot Road, Tralee

9am & 10:30 am 5pm & 6:30pm Thursday

Manor Retail & Leisure Park, Tralee

9am & 10:30am 5pm & 6:30pm

Manor Retail & Leisure Park, Tralee 8am, 9:30am & 11:00am

LAUGHTER ....THE BEST MEDICINE !

THE SHORT ONES ARE THE GOOD ONES!

Did you hear they arrested the devil? Yeah, they got him on possession.

What did one DNA say to the other DNA? “Do these genes make me look fat?”

My IQ test results came back. They were negative.

What do you get when you cross a polar bear with a seal? A polar bear.

Why can’t you trust an atom? Because they make up literally everything.

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

What do you call a hippie’s wife? Mississippi.

What’s the difference between an outlaw and an in-law? Outlaws are wanted.

Scientists have recently discovered a food that greatly reduces sex drive. It’s called wedding cake.

Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with a slow Internet connection to see who they really are.

I never knew what happiness was until I got married—and then it was too late.

Some men say they don’t wear their wedding band because it cuts off circulation. Well, that’s the point, isn’t it?

Advice to husbands: Try praising your wife now and then, even if it does startle her at first.

After finishing our Chinese food, my husband and I cracked open our fortune cookies. Mine read, “Be quiet for a little while.” His read, “Talk while you have a chance.”...

AND A FEW FROM YOUR FAVOURITES!

What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.

What did one cannibal say to the other while they were eating a clown? “Does this taste funny to you?”

What do you call a mobster who’s buried in cement? A hardened criminal.

What do fish say when they hit a concrete wall? Dam!

What do you need in order to make a small fortune on Wall Street? A large fortune.

One of the oddities of Wall Street is that the dealer, not the customer, is the broker.

A rich man is One who isn’t afraid to ask the clerk to show him something cheaper.

“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!

Watch out for this fantastic group of singers this weekend!

The Gledholt Male Voice Choir from Huddersfield in Yorkshire will perform 3 times over the weekend this Friday at the Ashe Hotel , Saturday at St Johns Church in Ashe St and Sunday in Ardfert Cathedral .With proceeds going to Down Symdrome

Great old photo posted by our ‘famous ‘ painter

Mike O Donnell

“Anselm Boyle, Frank King, Paddy Paul Casey, (unidentified visiting athlete who was being put through his paces), unknown, my father Paddy. Gerry Casey nephew of above kindly gave me this today. Mid 50’s or so is my guess. He tells me it’s up around Bullock Hill.

Thanks Guys, say John

Transition Year Students and their teacher, Ms. Healy, in Mercy Mounthawk Tralee present a generous donation to Kerry Mental Health Association and accepted by John Drummey. In the news... No dogs or horses on Banna!

Rumour has it that dogs and horses will have restricted access to Kerrys 14 Blue Flag beaches this Summer!

Norma Foley TD

Minister for Education & TD for Kerry

trying to figure out reels? still haven't joined tiktok? want to brainstorm ideas? create a clear content strategy? have your current social media critiqued? want to refocus on your social media accounts? understand the different platforms more?

email createtralee@gmail com to book!

email createtralee@gmail.com to book!

Constituency Office: 1 Bridge Place, Tralee Co. Kerry. Tel: 066 716 9052 Email: Norma.Foley@oireachtas.ie

TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR

HUGE WEEKEND FOR THE GIRLS GAME IN KERRY:

These are very exciting times for our Girls Inter League teams (as well of course as our Boys Kennedy Cup squad as the countdown is on to mid-June and for our 15’s who qualified for their National semi-final with a 3-0 win away to Limerick County and will now welcome North Dublin to Kerry in two weeks). But following a busy weekend last weekend where the 13’s Girls reached the Shield finals at the Tipperary Tournament and our 12’s played two games against one of the strongest Leagues – the MGL from Dublin winning one and losing one attention turns to this Sunday in Mastergeeha.

The SFAI Munster Girls finals take place with 5 Kerry squads in action: 12’s Munster Cup Final – Kerry v Limerick County 12 noon with the sides playing a Development Game at 2pm. 15’s Munster Cup Final – Kerry v South Tipperary 12 noon, 13’s Munster Shield Final – Kerry v South Tipperary 2pm and 16’s Munster Shield Final Kerry v South Tipp at 4pm

LEAGUE OF IRELAND CRACKER IN MOUNTHAWK:

There was no shortage of excitement at Mounthawk Park as the Kerry 19’s and Shelbourne FC shared 8 goals. Kerry went ahead but then the Dublin side scored twice before the home side equalised. Shelbourne went ahead but in the 91st minute Cian Brosnan scored his second and Kerry FC’s fourth to ensure a share of the spoils. The other Kerry goals came from Daniel Okwute and Cianan Cooney.

ST BRENDAN’S PARK BRING

HOME JOHN O’FLYNN PLATE:

The Kerry Schoolboys Girls League 10’s competition was named after John O’Flynn who was involved for many years in soccer in Tralee. It was apt that St Brendan’s Park took home one of the trophies as their Green team won the Plate. They were pushed all the way by Inter Kenmare before they came through on penalties.

The Bowl was won by Castleisland who defeated Inter Kenmare B 3-2, the Shield went to Killarney Celtic who needed extra time to defeat Listowel Celtic B 6-4 after they came back from 4-0 down to draw the game 4-4. And the Cup was won by Dingle Bay Rovers who were 4-2 winners against Listowel Celtic A.

AUSTIN STACKS NEWS:

The club thanks all those who have paid their membership and reminds those who have still to pay to do so as soon as possible. Those who have not paid are no longer in the weekly Lotto draw and not eligible for All Ireland tickets should Kerry reach the July decider.

This Friday the A’s are at home to Rathmore in Round 7 of the County League while their Round 6 game against Dr Crokes has been put back to Friday May 27th.

The B’s went down to Castlegregory 2-17 to 1-06 in their County League Round 6. The minors took on Ardfert during the week and the club is also delighted for its players who are on the Kerry minor team that are into the Munster final which is set for June 1st where they will play the winners of Tipperary and Cork (who in this ‘strange’ system have a second chance to qualify).

Club Lotto: There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 7, 17, 27 and 31 and the next jackpot will be e2,350.

The Austin Stacks All-Stars programme was another great success and the players will be back in Connolly Park this Sunday at 10am.

The u7’s enjoyed their game with Kilcummin while the u9’s are all set for their trip to Dublin this Sunday for the Kilmacud Crokes Tournament. This is a great opportunity for the Black and Amber players to take on their counterparts from around the country. The u11’s train as normal and will be texted re games while Phase 2 of the County League starts this Sunday for the 13’s with a game away to Killarney Legion.

The u15’s continued their County League Division 1 campaign with a comfortable win over Ballymac. The Division 9B side defeated Kenmare Shamrocks in their opening game.

Bookings are now open for the Kellogs C ul Camp 2022 which will take place in Connolly Park from July 4th to 8th.

KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS:

In the County League Round 6 it finished Kerins O’Rahillys 2-13 to Rathmore’s 2-09. This Saturday they play Kenmare away.

In Division 6A Fossa were the winners defeating the B’s 2-13 to 0-11. This Saturday in Round 7 they are also away to Kenmare Shamrocks from 7pm. Last weekend was another great weekend in the Academy and all the young players will be back in action this Sunday.

The club is encouraging everyone to get involved in the One Good Club programme. Gaelic4Girls is proving to be a great success. There was a great turn-out for the u12 girls. The Blues went down to Beale and play Ardfert next. The KOR team defeated ISG in Kenmare and play Listowel Emmets next. The 14’s Girls are back in training for the Co. League. The clubs wishes the Kerry 14’s the best of luck in their All Ireland final. The play Cork this Saturday in Parc Ui Rinn at 1pm. It is all systems go for the Girls Feile on June 4th in Mallow where they will participate in Division 3. The u16 Girls went down to Moyvane 4-15 to 3-09. The Minors host Moyvane today, Friday while the Senior women lost out to a strong Glenflesk side 1-18 to 1-08. Lotto –There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 3,4, 24, 31 with the next jackpot being e5,200 PARNELLS NEWS

Well done to the u15 hurlers who defeated Crotta and Ballyduff to win the Kerry Feile nan Gael title. Training for the younger age groups continues and the u9’s enjoying playing in Austin Stack Park at half time in the Kerry Offaly game.

In the u14’s camogie the Blue team beat Causeway while the Amber side went down to Cillard. The minor hurlers while depleted ran Ballyheigue to two points 2-11 to 2-09.

The Summer Camp will take place from Monday July 18th to 21st for boys and girls ages 5 to 13.

TRALEE ROWING CLUB:

The club is delighted to be back in the water after the canal was refilled. The members have being enjoying a successful time in their recent events including several Head of the River regattas and the Provinces Indoor Rowing Championships.

At the weekend in Castleconnell the 500m sprints took place with medal performances from Sean Morris and the men’s junior crew of Sean and Conall MacThreinfir and a second for Paula Moloney in the Women’s Masters single scull’s. There were a number of members racing for the first time and they gained valuable experience.

Well done to Tania Lawlor and Gloria O’Connor who completed a rowing marathon on the machines covering 42km in four hours.

The club is always open to new members and details are available by email from traleerowingclub@gmail.com

ROCK STREET/CAHERSLEE/SPA ROAD COMMUNITY GAMES:

The Rock Street / Caherslee / Spa Road Community Games Athletic evening will take place next Monday, May 23rd, starting at 6pm sharp in the Tralee Harriers grounds on the Dan Spring Road.

Events taking place include the Boys and Girls u8’s 60 and 80m and the Boys and Girls u10’s 200m, 100m and 60m hurdles. For the Boys and Girls u12’s its 100m,200m and 600m races while the u14 boys and girls will compete over 100m, 800m and 80m hurdles. The u16 boys and girls also have 100m and 200m races plus a 1500m race.

There will also be a Tiny Tots Race and a Fun Parents Race with registration on the evening and an admission of only e2. It is very important that those planning on taking part ensure they are resident in the Rock Street / Caherslee/ Spa Road Community games area.

ULTRA RACE WIN FOR JERRY:

Tralee Manor West rider Jerry McCarthy

proved to have the speed and stamina to hold of his competitors as he won the 300km Supported Wild Mayo Ultra bike race. He completed the distance over the challenging but beautiful course in 9 hours and 58 minutes.

ACTION AT THE KINGDOM GREYHOUND TRACK:

Racing takes place on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings each week at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. On Friday night the semi-finals of the 2022 Lee Strand 550 are the feature races on the night. Racing in this annual A3 event is always exciting and there is great interest to see who will qualify for next Saturday night’s Lee Strand final. Also taking place on Friday night are the first rounds of the Solar Beo A2 Stakes. Saturday night has a 10 race program also with the first race off at 7.46pm. Saturday night’s Final is the RCETS Traceability App A7 Stakes.

ON THE GREENS: PITCH & PUTT NEWS:

The past week has proved to be a special one for the Tralee Pitch &Putt club as they claimed seven of the ten prizes on offer on Saturday as they hosted the Munster Scotch Foursomes.

Paul O’Shea and Keith O’Brien took the win on 98 points which saw them finish four points ahead two other club pairs. A better back nine saw Jamie Blake and Danny O’Leary finish second just ahead of Jason Cregan and Alan Hobbert who claimed the Gross Prize.

The first 18 hole prize went to Darren Goodall and Roger Guthrie on 47 points with father and son Jason and Mark O’Regan winning the second nine with 49 points.

In the Mixed event the Gross prize went to Lisa O’Connor and Tony Blake while the final prize of the day went to Tralee’s Majella and Brian Moynihan who took the second 18 on 43 points.

And there was more good news for six of the players who won prizes in Tralee on Saturday as they were amongst the nine who claimed spots in the Munster Men’s Strokeplay Finals that will take place in Bruff at the end of the month – John McGrath, Alan Hobbart, Chris Gibney, Darren Goodall, Jason O’Regan, Tony Blake, Gavin Carroll, Jason Cregan and Eamon Sheehy.

In the Intermediate Grade the qualifiers were Paul O’Shea, James Fleming, Tom O’Connor, Bobby McCarron and Noel Moynihan. And the three Kerry Junior representatives are Fergus Keanes and Tralee’s Mark O’Regan and Pa Byrne. Kerry will have eight representatives plus defending champion Damien Fleming at the National Matchplay Finals in Douglas, Cork on the June Bank Holiday weekend. Tralee will be represented by Jason O’Regan, Darren Goodall and Eamon Sheehy in the Men’s competition on Saturday.

Finally best of luck to St Brendan’s College, Killarney, who have two teams, and St Michaels Listowel who head to Hillview in Clonmel for the National Finals today Friday.

GOLF- TRALEE GC:

In the Ladies Section at the Tralee GC the 18 hole competition sponsored by Ardfert Quarries was won by Katrina Mehigan with Liz Grey in second and Angela Deenihan third.

The Sunday Exchange with Ballybunion sponsored by the club was won by Laura Rafferty on 39 points with Antoinette Sayers on 38 points in second and Sophie Moyn ihan third on 36 points.

Sunday’s 9 hole competition was won by Louise Stuart ahead of Paula Mangan.

Boyle, CHRC hair restoration patient

9 months post-procedure

At the Bon Secours Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic in Tralee, we are the exclusive healthcare provider of the ARTAS® iX Robotic Hair Restoration System in Ireland.

Minimal downtime,fast recovery

Using ARTAS® iX, our CHRC hair restoration team expertly deliver precise natural looking results with minimal downtime and fast recovery.

Precise,natural-looking results

Using the gold standard in hair restoration treatments, you will have no linear scar, giving you greater freedom in the hairstyles you choose post treatment.

Take the first step to restoring your confidence and contact us at the Bon Secours CHRC, we look forward to hearing from you . . .