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• Minimum of 2 years relevant accounting experience in practice environment essential

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LEGAL MATTERS CORNER

Deirdre is working for a big multinational as a software engineer, and she is wondering what the new pay gap legislation means for her.

The gender pay gap is the difference between women and men’s earnings in a workforce. The Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 requires big organisations with more than 250 employees to report on pay differences between male and female workers in 2022. but will be extended to organisations with 150 or more employees in 2024 and organisations with 50 or more employees in 2025. Employers will have to report their gender pay gap information annually. The mean and median hourly wage gap. The mean hourly wage gap reflects the entire pay range in an organisation. The median hourly wage gap excluded the impact of unusually high earners. Also data on bonus pay. The mean and median pay gaps for part-time employees and for employees on temporary contracts. It has to include the proportions of male and female employees in the lower, lower middle, upper middle and upper quartile pay bands. The new regulations Employment Equality Act 1998 ( Section 20A) ( Gender Pay Gap Information) regulations 2022 provide a framework for employers to calculate the gap in pay between males and females, and to publish reports outlining specified information about the gender-pay gap. In the regulations are calculations that will serve as a guide to employers when compiling their reports – including the calculation of the total number of working hours, mean hourly remuneration, median hourly remuneration, and bonus remuneration. Under the new measures, employers must place their pay report on their website, or make it available in a physical form. It must remain on the website, or be physically available, for a period of three years from the date of publication. The gender-pay report should contain a written statement in which the employer sets out its opinion on the reasons for any differences in pay between men and women. It should also outline the measures being taken to eliminate or reduce these differences. If it turns out that there is a gap between men’s and women’s pay in the organisation the business needs to explain why that is and the steps that are taking to deal with it.

This legislation will supplement the employment equality legislation which enshrines the principle of equal pay for equal work. Pay under this legislation includes any payment, whether cash or otherwise, that you receive either directly or indirectly from your employer in respect of your employment it includes allowances, bonuses, performance payments and non-cash benefits, for example cars and mobile phones.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has already developed a code of practice on equal pay that the Gender Equality legislation builds on. It gives guidance on the right to equal pay, the elimination of pay inequality and the resolution of pay disputes and sets out procedures for dealing with formal and informal disputes about pay. Information on pay can be obtained within an organisation to support an equal pay claim. Hopefully Deirdre will see equal pay for women in her lifetime.

Law quip: “If you believe the gender pay gap is a myth do the math”

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

Current account switching made easy with thanks Cara Credit Union

Over one million customers will need to switch their current account in the next six months, following the exit of Ulster Bank and KBC from the Irish market.

Whether you’re an Ulster Bank or KBC customer who needs to switch, or you’ve decided to jump on the switching bandwagon (because, you know - saving money on current account fees is nice) making the move may seem intimidating, confusing, or just a little inconvenient. What current account provider should you move to? Once you’ve chosen, how do you go about switching? Rest assured. With a dedicated switcher team in Cara Credit Union, your local credit union is once again here to guide you through the process.

The credit union, unlike other current account providers, is a not-for-profit, community-

owned and customer focused financial institution. A current account from Cara Credit Union offer very competitive fees, as well as other functionalities such as overdrafts and a globally accepted Mastercard® debit card with contactless and mobile payment functionality. Speaking to Pa Laide, CEO of Cara Credit Union; “ We know moving current account can seem like a tedious task. As with everything we do, we put our members first and provide all the support you need. We have decided to extend our opening hours until 7:30pm each Thursday from June 23rd to July 14th. You can book your appointment online at www.caracreditunion.ie or call us on 066 712 2373. ”

If you are not a member of Cara Credit Union you can join online or call into a branch in Tralee, Castleisland, Killorglin, Ballyduff and Causeway or call 066 712 2373.

At a time of rising costs, you may want to check out how much you are paying for your current account. A current account from your local credit union offers fantastic value at just €4 per month, making it one of the cheapest current

accounts on the market. They also offer students and those over 66 free banking. If you are in the market for a new current account see www.caracreitunion.ie o r call 066 712 2373.

FATHER’S DAY INSPIRATION

This Sunday is Father’s Day. Don’t for forget him!! If you have been wracking your brain trying to think of an original and stylish gift for your father, then worry no more. We have the solution for you in our list of Father’s Day must-haves below...

IDEA 1

- INNOVATIVE WALLET

The new generation of contactless bank cards are vulnerable to theft if they are not kept in a secure wallet. Enter SECRID wallets... They are award winning new wallets that will protect his privacy and RFID bank cards, while also looking really good. They come in a range of beautiful leathers in a huge variety of colours and textures. From €29.95... and engraved free of charge.

IDEA 3

- QUALITY PEN

AT Cross make the most beautiful rollerball, ballpoint and fountain pens which can be engraved free of charge with your Dad’s name or initials. From €30...

IDEA 4 - FASHION JEWELLERY

If you want your Dad to be accessorised like Chris Hemsworth, then you should give him a gift from the FRED BENNETT collection. The ultra cool combinations of sterling silver, steel, rosé and leather in their wrist-wear and neck-wear will bring your Daddy’s look bang up to date. From €35...

IDEA 7

- GENT’S CUFFLINKS & WATCH BOX

If your Dad already has EVERYTHING but loves his watches and cuff links, then you should get him a sleek and compact gent’s jewellery box. Made from lacquered wood with a velveteen interior, he will use this to store his watches and jewellery items. From €90...

IDEA

2 - COMPACT KEY RING

Orbitkey will allow your Dad to carry his keys better. It eliminates key jingles, scratches and clutter. Multipurpose tool, USB drive and bottle opener are also available. From €29.95...

IDEA 5 - FASHION WATCH

DANIEL

WELLINGTON

is more popular than ever for men this year, these simple and elegant watches are definitely worth a look. CLUSE has launched a few beautiful new ranges that would be ideal. From €99.95...

IDEA 6 - PRESTIGE WATCH

If your father needs a new dress watch, RAYMOND WEIL would be an excellent choice. Nothing beats a hand crafted Swiss watch when understated elegance is desired. From €895...

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

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AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...

from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber Alliance

Fortnight Stay for Family of Four at Under €600? Tralee Has You Sorted

By Georgie Downes

Good news! Tourism in Tralee is booming again. Hotels, B&Bs and guest houses are reporting massive volumes of bookings this year and our very own town-centre Kiosk is getting through more maps, guides and leaflets than ever before. Things are definitely on the up.

The flip-side, of course, is that high demand equals high cost, so you’d probably need pretty deep pockets if you’re planning a fortnight’s hotel break here in the Kingdom. But fear not. Tralee’s only campsite, The Woodlands Park, with its perfect location and exceptional facilities, (I’ve seen them and they really are outstanding) offers a very attractive alternative. How does a two-week stay for a family of four at just €574 sound? Music to the ears, right? And that includes showers and wifi.

Jane McDonnell, Marketing Manager from the Woodlands Park tells me business is thriving. There are still some spots available for the rest of the summer but they’re filling up fast.

“We are delighted with how things are going and it’s lovely to see all of our regulars return. We’ve invested in the campsite over the years and our new facilities have gone down really well with our campers. We have a new family-shower room, basketball hoop, a magic woodlands area and a football pitch, plus the playground and if the weather isn’t so good, we have an indoor games room too.” Jane said. Not only is there plenty to entertain the kids at the Woodlands Caravan Park, but it also has the Aquadome, the Omniplex and the beautiful Tralee Town

Park on its doorstep too. Plus, a quick read of their reviews on Tripadvisor will have you pulling out your old tent and awning in no time. Sunset barbeque anyone?

NU KID IN TOWN!

Yes please. For details, check out their website at kingdomcamping.com but places are going fast so be quick.

Best of luck to Mark & Linda as they launch the ‘NU Place ‘ right in the heart of Tralee! Time for Coffee!

Chefs & Kitchen Porters

Get 3 Days Off Each Week

The culinary team at The Killarney Park have taken a new approach to a full working week. We are offering our kitchen team the opportunity to work a full week across four days and enjoy three days off each week.

Work Life Balance

We understand the need for a work life balance and are seeking Chefs (of all grades) and Kitchen Porters, who may want to benefit from this innovative work approach.

Simply send in your CV with cover letter outlining your previous experience to careers@killarneyparkhotel.ie

For more information on each role, visit www.killarneyparkhotel.ie/careers

Kerry Airport post strong recovery 2021 Results

KERRY Airport has released the Annual Report & Accounts for the 12-month period ended 31st December 2021 reporting an Operating Profit after Taxation for the period of €2,439,515 as compared to an after Taxation Operating Loss of €144,996 in the previous year.

Gross Revenue in 2021 reflects the recovery in passenger numbers from a low in 2020 of 82,959 to 115,398 in 2021, complemented by a growing Corporate & General Aviation sector during the period. Outside of Dublin and Shannon Airports in 2021, Kerry had the highest business aviation aircraft movements in the State.

This year has continued the upward trend and passenger numbers in 2022 will increase significantly. Focus is now firmly set on continuing that recovery whilst carefully monitoring for any possible return to the unfortunate downturn we witnessed in 2020 and 2021.

Commenting on the financials and the on-going operations of the Airport for the year, John Mulhern, CEO of Kerry Airport, said:

“Recovery is underway in 2022 and better days are ahead for

Kerry Airport. By no means will we reach the levels of activity we enjoyed in 2019 this year, but certainly we can proclaim with much conviction that the doldrums of the past two years are, for now, behind us. The coming years will require extraordinary enterprise to survive the financial insult of this pandemic and PSO loss. Be assured we will work tirelessly to return to the success we enjoyed and then to further growth. Kerry Airport is requisite to the entire Region’s revival.”

Throughout 2021, the Airport met and exceeded Safety and Security Protocols. During the extended suppression of travel, the Airport continued to take every opportunity to improve its facilities and successfully prepare for the return of normal operations. All areas of the Airport have undergone improvements and renovations and the feedback thus far by passengers is overwhelmingly positive.

John Mulhern thanked the Chairperson, Mr. Denis Cregan, and the Board of Directors, for their continued selfless support and direction, and the elected representatives in Kerry and the Department of Transport

Luxury gifting ideas for Teachers

It is that time again when our schools close their doors and their saintly stewards, ‘our teachers’ release our children back to us. With that, comes the last minute scramble to find a token of appreciation for the immeasurable work they do. Teaching is after all “the profession that teaches all other professions” and at The Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa, we could not agree more. Teachers, we revere your diligence to the betterment of our mini Einstein’s, Eleanor Roosevelts and everything in between. The teacher’s apple also known as the ‘gift of knowledge’ has been replaced by the modern equivalent, self-care products. The Spa at the Killarney Plaza offers carefully selected luxury products, at prices we know you will appreciate, starting at just €20. Our expert team have carefully selected their favourite luxuriously branded products to give your teacher the acknowledgement they deserve. Some of our favourites include the Rituals Rebalancing Collection giftset, Rituals Sakura scented candles, as well as the Decléor magnolia hand and nail cream. Call into the spa and browse our full range for the perfect teachers token that says ‘Thank you teacher now take some R & R.’

For regular skincare tips, spa news and product recommendations, follow on Instagram or Facebook @ KillarneyPlazaHotel

for their unwavering support throughout the year.

He also conveyed huge praise and thanks to the management and staff of Kerry Airport who despite it all came to work, worked tirelessly, and kept the Airport operating.

Addressing the loss of the Kerry-Dublin Public Service Obligation (PSO) route following the collapse of Stobart Air in June 2021, John Mulhern said:

“Despite our unabated efforts to support the Airline and our very public campaign to reinstate a new carrier, the PSO programme is no longer available to us presently.

Ryanair have stepped in and taken on the route on a commercial basis. Under EU Legislation once a commercial operator takes over a routeno Government can financially support it.

“Although at different scheduled times of operation, Ryanair have made every effort to recover the route and recent passenger numbers exceed even the numbers experienced in 2019 when it was at its most successful. Thank you, Ryanair for your support and your great efforts to recover connectivity to our Region.”

Continual Professional Development events for MTU teaching staff

Munster Technical University (MTU) hosted two EU Commission funded Erasmus+ partnerships meetings from the 10th to the 12th of May. The partner meetings were also combined with workshops for MTU teaching staff.

The Teachers of Tomorrow (TOTO) project, which focuses on training for teaching staff from all levels with dance, theatre, and music, has partners in Austria, Germany and two partner organisations from Italy. MTU is also a partner in the project, Dr Kristin Brogan, Lecturer and EU project co-ordinator, is the MTU representative. During the meeting teachers from all

partner countries presented how activities from the three workshops in Italy and Germany could be used with their students. Elena Mignosi from the university of Palermo in Sicily offered two “Dance Movement” workshops to MTU staff after the partnership meeting.

The second Erasmus+ partnership meeting hosted at MTU was for the JUGGLE project. This partnership involved the cooperation of organisations from Finland, Estonia, Poland, the Netherlands, and Ireland, represented by the UNESCO Chair at MTU. During the three days on campus, participants led workshops in social circus

The Klub... celebrating 1 year old this month!

Danny Leane has had a busy week ! What with running around trying to take care of his sports mad kids ( Daughter Taylor Kate made the front page of The Tralee Advertiser last week !) And this weekend celebrating his first anniversary of opening The Klub Gastro Bar & Restuarant which is located at Kerins O Rahillys GAA Club in Strand Road ...and to top it all , he has a fantastic offer this weekend for all the Fathers out there ...His famous Gourmet Burger , Chicken Wings and a Pint ...all for only €20 ! Hold me a seat on Sunday!

Kristin Brogan (host), Elena Mignosi, Antonella Talamonti, Alberto Grilli and Salvatore Giambertone. Teachers: Maria Bologna (Italy/Palermo), Roberta Pizzullo (Italy/Palermo), Klaus Didio (Germany), Brigitte Habermann (Germany), Marilena Benini (Italy, Faenza), Nadine Mathis (Austria), Linda Liebig (Austria), Michael Schwarzinger (Austria) and Trina Scott (Ireland)

skills for MTU staff from Cork and Kerry campuses as well as community leaders and educators. They also participated in outdoor learning workshops facilitated by MTU lecturers in the woods on the Kerry Campus and at the coast on Banna Strand. One member of staff was quoted to say “I got presented new learning fields and I am eager to implement them in my professional life”. Another stated that “The training exceeded my expectations”.

Both partnerships met for a shared lunch provided by Hotel, Culinary and Tourism Department staff in the outdoor learning space of the MTU Kerry Campus followed by an indoor meeting to encourage future cooperation between these two groups who have a similar focus on teacher training.

For further information please consult the project website: https://teachersoftomorrow.eu/

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

I have a lot of occasions coming up but I don’t have the time for treatments during the summer months. Any suggestions?

Hi Linda, I know nding time for yourself can be hard but if you are looking for a good boost to your skin and can’t nd time for treatments then Skinade is your answer. I have been a fan for years and really nd it gives the skin a radiant and healthy looking glow, which is also loved by celebrities; Victoria Beckham, Millie Macintosh and Jen Atkin to name but a few.

Skinade is a collagen drink supplement that supports the skin all over your body. It contains collagen peptides, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, lysine and omega 3&6. It works from the inside out to rebuild your collagen matrix below the skin surface. It boots hydration and reduces the appearance of ne lines and wrinkles. As we age, we loose collagen at the rate of 1.5% per year from our early twenties. This loss results in wrinkles, ne lines, dry, blemished and thinning skin. Collagen is a critical part of the structure of the dermis and gives our skin its plumpness.

Drinking Skinade results in rmer more even toned, radiant and healthier looking skin. As well as working on your skin, it will also works on healthier and faster growing hair and nails, so it really is a win-win solution!

Mary O Donnell, Brand Representative

MaryFor more information and to achieve that radiant glow contact us 086 0786120 or visit www.bonsecourschrc.ie

Last Friday the U8s girls had a fantastic training session. All the girls really got stuck in and had great fun! Leia Long was the player of the week. Congratulations Leia.

Our under 13 boys put in a very strong performance on Friday evening against Ballyheigue in the final round of phase two of the U13 county leauge. The boys worked very hard from start to finish and were fully deserving of the win. Well done boys.

Minister Foley welcomes over €280,000 in funding for 221 local Kerry projects

Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley, welcomes the announcement of €284,817 in grants for 221 successful projects in Kerry under the 2021 Community Activities Fund. The 2021 Community Activities Fund was launched in November 2021 with funding of €9m available.

The key theme of the fund is to support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with their running costs such as utility or insurance bills, as well as with improvements to their facilities.

Minister Foley said: “I welcome this funding which will provide continued vital support for over 200 local projects across Kerry with targeted grants awarded to provide equipment and assistance with maintenance fees and running costs. More importantly this funding will support key community enterprises throughout the county, ensuring that these important grassroots organisations can continue to serve their localities and to carry out a myriad of much valued events and services.”

DENTAL CORNER

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Summer holidays and dental trauma

Summer holidays are fast approaching and it is normally dentists busiest time of year. With the long summer evenings more children are playing outdoors and there tends to be an increase in the number of dental injuries. However the majority of these are preventable.

How do I prevent Dental Trauma to my childs teeth?

If your child plays contact sports it is a good idea to ensure they are wearing a gum shield/mouthguard which is custom made and specific to the shape of their teeth. Some sports guards can be purchased in a sports shop but these have the disadvantage that they do not cover the root of the tooth and therefore the tooth is not fully protected. Trauma to the root of the tooth very often results in extraction. Trauma to front upper teeth is very common, if the childs teeth are very prominent it may be worth exploring orthodontic treatment to prevent injury

My child has fallen and their adult tooth has fallen out, how do I react?

If the position of the adult tooth has moved it should be repositioned immediately.This is usually undertaken by a dentist who will move the tooth back into position and place a wire splint on the teeth to allow healing for three weeks. If the tooth has completely fallen out , it should be placed back into the mouth as quickly as possible normally by a parent and the dentist should be contacted straight away, Care should be taken to handle the tooth by the crown of the tooth and not the root so as to protect the ligament. If it is not possible to place the tooth back in the mouth , the parent should place the tooth in a glass of milk as this environment resembles the PH of the mouth and prevents the ligament from drying out.The sooner the tooth is reimplanted into the mouth the better the prognosis. In general reimplantation should occur within 20 minutes of the event.

Todd’s O Donaghue walk is July 2nd!

The annual Todd’s o Donoghue walk will take place a bit earlier this year then usual .

It will.now take place on the 2nd of July to coincide with the wonderful event Mary Gardiner is taking part in .

As you know we always raise funds for the Kerry Hospice Foundation, a charity very close to my heart ,but this year we will donate whatever is raised to Mary’s fund for Breast Cancer Ireland. Mary is doing 100km in June and it’s hoped what we raise will help .

We have been truly blown away over the years by the amazing generosity of the local community and beyond . Since Dad has passed, a whopping €65k has been raised in memory of him ,between gala balls ,lovely legs competitions ,walks and runs .

The walk will take place on Saturday July 2nd , and registration will take part beside the wonderful 2beans in a box Coffee Truck in the Windmill car park .It is the same route back the bank into Lohercannon and back to the Windmill .

The great man that is Tom Quane will provide food around 5 pm at Skelper Quanes ,and we will have a DJ to belt out a few tunes to end the night .There will also be a chance to donate in Quanes and we may have a few spot prices on the night. All in all it promises to be a great day and hopefully will raise some funds for Marys breast cancer Ireland event ..

Looking forward to seeing you all. Andrea O Donoghue

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The Lighthouse Candle

OFFICIAL OPENING TODAY…

Handmade Candles & Soaps

Exciting times ahead for Mary Hannon as the doors open to her new gift shop at the Lighthouse Hotel in Fenit. Please drop by, take in the lovely smells and SUPPORT LOCAL!

Below is a bit about Mary….

…I was always interested in learning the art of candle making… everywhere I went I bought candles … the house was always full of them.. and a few years back I wanted all my Christmas presents to be from Kerry, to be locally made. I decided on candles but at the time found it almost impossible to find a local candle that was made from either Soya wax or beeswax… Coming from an artistic background, having a degree in fine art, I decided to start manufacturing my own candles. When I saw the Lighthouse hotel in Fenit , where my little shop is based, it was a no brainier for me. It just felt like the right spot. And being located in Fenit was the icing on the cake so to speak… There is a real sense of being part of something special in the area. I love it here… People greet you every morning as if you’re a long lost friend.. but maybe that’s just a Kerry thing… either way it’s lovely.. I use Soya in almost all of my candles . It is natural and environmentally safe.

I have ideas to make more artistically, innovative and creative candles in the future but for now- small steps…My range will increase over the next months so keep an eye out and if you are in the area please drop in and say hello!

Connect Women in Business awards are back!

Friday 10th June saw over 300 people gather at the wonderful surroundings of the Rose Hotel to pay recognition to the amazing abundance of ladies who operate and manage businesses around the county. There were over 100 finalists, and 40 awards were presented

on the night.It was a glam affair and all the ladies pulled out all the stops on the night so the glam factor was high! Winners came from across the county and each town was well represented.

Speaking at the Event Organizer and publisher

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of Connect Kerry Margaret Kissane said ‘ after a break due to covid we are delighted to be back doing our very popular awards nights again. It’s a great opportunity for us to recognize people for what they do in the county, now more than ever it’s important

Connect Kerry

for businesses to get that extra boost to encourage them to keep doing what they do.’

“We want to thank all who made it possible for us to produce this event and we look forward to doing lots more through the year with everyone.! Margaret “

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LAUGHTER ....THE BEST MEDICINE !

GREAT ONE LINERS!

What does a storm cloud wear under his raincoat? Thunderwear.

What is fast, loud and crunchy? A rocket chip.

How does the ocean say hi? It waves!

What do you call a couple of chimpanzees sharing an Amazon account? PRIME-mates.

Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert? Because she was stuffed.

Why did the soccer player take so long to eat dinner? Because he thought he couldn’t use his hands.

Name the kind of tree you can hold in your hand? A palm tree!

What do birds give out on Halloween? Tweets.

What has ears but cannot hear? A cornfield.

What’s a cat’s favorite dessert? A bowl full of mice-cream.

15. Where did the music teacher leave her keys? In the piano!

What did the policeman say to his hungry stomach? “Freeze. You’re under a vest.”

What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between us, something smells!

What do you call a guy who’s really loud? Mike.

Why do birds fly south in the winter? It’s faster than walking!

What did the lava say to his girlfriend? “I lava you!”

Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher told him it was a piece of cake.

AND FROM SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE FUNNY GUYS N GALS!

“Proof that we don’t understand death is that we give dead people a pillow.” — Jerry Seinfeld

“The first time I see a jogger smiling, I’ll consider it.” — Joan Rivers

“I used to work at McDonald’s making minimum wage. You know what that means when someone pays you minimum wage? You know what your boss was trying to say? ‘Hey, if I could pay you less, I would, but it’s against the law.’” — Chris Rock

“I’ll tell ya, in New York City, where I’ve lived far too long, ‘f#?k’ isn’t even a word, it’s a comma.” — Lewis Black

“Advice to children crossing the street: Damn the lights. Watch the cars. The lights ain’t never killed nobody.” — Moms Mabley

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KENNEDY CUP FOLLOWS ON

FROM SUCCESSFUL GAYNOR:

It has been a very good two weeks for Kerry’s u14 soccer stars as the girls and boys took part in the 2022 Gaynor and Kennedy Cups.

The girls were first in action and they enjoyed a very good week with the highlights including wins over Limerick County and Cork. And they were within a minute of topping the Group but a late late Limerick Desmond equaliser two minutes into added time saw Kerry take second place in the Group. They were unlucky to be drawn in the only quarter of the Bowl and ended their week with a 2-0 loss to Donegal to take 10th place from the 25 teams.

Kerry got the ideal opening to their Kennedy Cup campaign with a 1-0 over North Tipperary with the goal coming from Camp Juniors Robert Keane. In the other game in the Group Galway snatched a late winner to defeat Kilkenny 3-2. All 31 Leagues play two games on Day 2 and in the first of these Kerry lost 1-0 to Kilkenny and Galway won 2-0 against North Tipperary.

The Group finished with Kerry going down Galway and Kilkenny defeating North Tipperary. Kerry finished 3rd in the Group. We will have details of the knock out stages next week.

CHANNEL SWIM COMPLETED:

Well done to Elaine Burrows Dillane, Aisling Brosnan, Caroline Corkery and Sandra Martin who completed the cross channel swim in 14 hours 10 minutes.

DUBS DOWNED:

Well done to the Kerry camogie team who enjoyed another Championship win defeating Dublin 0-11 to 1-07 in Round 3 of the Intermediate Championship.

KERRY MINORS

PROGRESS TO LAST 4:

Well done to the Kerry minor team on their 0-8 to 1-04 win over Tyrone in the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Football championship quarter final. They will take on Mayo in the semi-final while the seniors have drawn the same county in their All Ireland quarter final.

BALLYMACELLIGOTT NOTES:

The seniors went down to a strong Austin Stacks side 4-08 to 0-05 in Round 9 of Division 1 of the County League meaning they remain on two points. Tonight (Friday night) in the Development League Round 5 Ballymacelligott B take on Kilcummin B at home at 8pm.

The club is running a clothes collection and details can be gotten from members. Underage Development Teams – The club was delighted to have 3 players on the U15 North Kerry team that defeated West Cork.

The club is looking for entries for Scor na bPaisti and the competition is open to all who are attending National School. The District Final is on this weekend. The u13 Gold put in a good effort before going down away to Dr Crokes. They finished second in their Group and will be

in the Division 3 semi-finals next week. The Blue team also took on Dr Crokes and came from behind to win.

The u11’s defeated Firies while the u9’s are really enjoying their Sunday morning training sessions.

On the adult front the Mothers and Others continues every Tuesday evening at the main pitch from 6.15pm. Lotto – there were no winners from the numbers drawn 1,16,23 and 31 and the next jackpot will be e14,400. Well done to Conor Leen and Brid O’Donnell who won prizes in the Bank Holiday Lucky Dip.

KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS:

In the latest round of the County League Division 1 the seniors had a 2-11 to 0-07 win at home to An Ghaeltacht. In the next Round this Saturday at 7pm they play Austin Stacks while the Development League Round 5 Rahillys C take on Stacks C on Friday 17th.

The Lidl ‘One Good Club’ continues. The Gaelic4Girls will have a club visit by an Ambassador from the LGFA.

The u12 Girls Kerins O’Rahillys Team defeated Rathmore at home captained by Aisling Donnelly. The Strand Road Blues side lost to Ballymac in Division 5. The u14’s made a good start to in their Round 3 County League game winning 5-07 to 2-14. In the next Round they are away to Rathmore.

The younger ages are enjoying their training and their Go Games. The u8’s and u10’s are away to Na Gaeil this Sunday. Training continues for the Juvenile Academy at 10am on Sundays. The u13’s defeated Knock/Brosna in their County League game. Lotto – There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 3,4,18 and 15.

AUSTIN STACKS JUVENILE STARS:

The Rock All Stars had another great morning on Sunday and will be in action this week. The All Stars coordinators would be delighted to hear from parents of players who might like to join the initiative. Anyone buying Kelloggs can nominate the club in the hope that they could win up to e40,000. This is part of the Kelloggs GAA Cul Camp promotion. The Summer Camp for Austin Stacks will take place from August 3rd to 6th. The July County Board Cul Canmp is already full. The Academy ages are continuing training while the u11’s Go Games Phase 2 also continues. The semi-finals of the u13 County League takes place this Sunday. The u15’s, having won the County League Division 1 and Kerry Feile Na nOg heads for Dublin on July 2nd The Black and Amber will be based in Maynooth University and will play at Ballyboughal (St Peters, north of Dublin Airport). They are having a fundraising night this Friday night with a quiz at the clubhouse.

PARNELLS NEWS:

The u7’s were back in training this week enjoying another great session with Eanna Griffin named Player of the Week while the accolade Leia Long won the

accolade at the u8’s. The u10’s travelled to Kilmoyley and put in a great effort in front of a large group of parents who travelled to support the girls.

At the u12 camogie level both sides put on great shows with Abbey Crowley (Blue team) and Amy Mahony (Amber team) being named as the most improved players in mid-season.

The u13 boys had a deserved win over Ballyheigue in the final round in Phase 2 of the County League.

The u14 Blue team took on Cillard in Round 2 of the County League and won by the narrowest of margins. They will play their Round 3 game at home to Killarney on June 21st.

The club is looking for primary school children to take part in Scor na bPaisti. Contact the Scor officer if interested. Summer Camp- there are still some places available on the Summer Camp for those aged 5 to 13 which runs from Monday 18th to Thursday 21st July from 10am to 1pm. Hurleys and helmets will be available to borrow from the club.

The boys now know that their Feile nan Gael group will be Mount Leinster Rangers of Carlow, Castlebar Mitchels from Mayo and Donaghmore Ashbourne of Meath. The Division 3 games take place on June 25th.

ST PATS NEWS

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 2,12, 15 and 16 and the next jackpot will be e5,300. Tickets are available from all the usual outlets. Membership forms for 2022 must now be completed via www.foireann.ie

The clubs continues its participation in the Healthy Club initiative.

All the underage academies were out in force with the u8 girls enjoying their morning in John Mitchells. The u9’s played a game at the end of training and Cillian Enright had the joy of getting the winner at the death. Well done to the u10 Girls who played their third game of the season this week.

The u11’s hosted Ballydonoghue/ Clounmacon in Round 2 of the Go Games Phase 2. This week they travel to Castleisland to take on Desmonds. The u12 Girls enjoyed their game against Kerins O’Rahillys and will have played Abbeydorney in mid-week.

The u13’s had a game last Sunday against Dingle and almost pulled off the win.

In the u17 Region St Pats / Kerins O’Rahillys defeated St Michaels Foilmore 4-10 to 0-18. The Seniors were down 1-03 to 1-08 down at half time. They fought back but lost in the end by two points 1-10 to 1-08. On Sunday St Pat’s B are away to Beaufiort in Rd 5 of the Development League.

JOHN MITCHELS NEWS

The u7 boys and girls enjoyed their training which included some dodgeball! The u8 girls played 2 x 6 sided matches against St Pats of Blennerville while the u10’s hosted the same opposition.

The u12 Girols played their 5th game of the season in the County League defeating Southern Gaels and played Na Gaeil away in mid -week.

The u14 Girls took on Inbhear Sceine Gaels B and said good bye to Isable Tynan Daly who is moving to Athlnoe with her family.

The u9 boys welcomed Currow for some challenge games. The u11’s travelled across town to take on Rahillys. Training continues for the u13, u15 and u17 boys ahead of the Central League.

The Senior Ladies travelled to Ballybunuion to take on Beale and were well ahead at the break and at the final whistle.

The senior men went down to table toppers Milltown Castlemaine 3-09 to 0-12 in the County League.

Lotto – there was no winner from the numbers drawn 4, 9, 10, 25 with the jackpot at e1,150

KINGDOM SWIMMING CLUB: Irish National Division 2 Championships after two years of Covid related disruptions the club is delighted to once again enter a large team of swimmers into the prestigious Irish National Division 2 Championships, having achieved the required pre-qualification times. The club will be well represented across a wide number of events from freestyle to relay at the 5 day event which begins on July 6th in UL.

At the Team Briefing head coach Ger McDonnell outlined details on both the event and the intense training plan currently underway for all swimmers attending.

Swimming Trials – A large number of prospective swimmers attending our swimming trials on Sunday. The successful swimmers will warmly welcomed into our Development squad when training recommences in September.

ON THE GREENS – PITCH & PUTT

The National Men’s Strokeplay qualifiers took place in Listowel with 19 spots up for grabs to join Damien Fleming in the finals in early July.

There was good news for Tralee in the seniors when Jason O’Regan led the way from Alan Hobbart. Their clubmates Michael Conway and Tony Blake also qualified as did Listowel’s Jake Shine, Tony Blake and Ryan Allman plus Castleisland’s Gavin Carroll.

Tralee’s Keith O’Brien, Pa Byrne and Roger Guthrie qualified in the Intermediate grade as did Deerpark’s Ger Casey, James Fleming, Robbie Harnett and Fintan Martin plus Listowel’s Killian O’Gorman, Ger Cronin and Graham Tarrant. The Senior and Junior Finals will take place in Ringcommons, Dublin with the Intermediate in Killineer, Co Louth. This Saturday the u16 team Inter County trial takes place in Deerpark at 2pm.

Next Tuesday Tralee hosts the Tim Scannell Memorial Inter-Club Matchplay beginning in Tralee while the Bob Casey also starts in Tralee.

ON THE GREEN’S – GOLF COURSE: TRALEE GOLF CLUB- The Exchange Day with Killarney was won by Cianan Ferris and David Spring from Mick Coote and Maurice M O’Connor in second and Alan O’Connor and John P O’Brien in third. Fourth were Denis Kelly and Eamon O’Sullivan.

In the Ladies competition, on Wednesday, Katrina Mehigantook the win from Paula Mangan. The Sunday Exchange was won by Paula O’Sullivan and Joan Costello with Catherine McCarthy and Liz Grey in second.

MAINE VALLEY GC:

In the Club Singles the winner was Roger Crowley with Brendan Keehan in second. In Division 1 Eamon O’Neill was the winner while the Division 2 title went to Thomas Murphy. Liam McAuliffe took the 3rd Division while the Division 4 title was won by Seamus Mannix.

The club was delighted with the All Ireland Fourball team who beat Ballyheigue but the Mixed Foursomes team narrowly lost to Kanturk.

TRADES

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

Bridie Carroll.RIP

20 Glenn Scotia, Ballyard, Tralee.

Sending you the warmest Birthday Wishes my kind & caring friend.

I know you are in the arms of the Angels & that you are at peace.

You will always be remembered & I have many fond memories of your beautiful smiling face.

You are irreplaceable.

I hope & believe that there is an afterlife, where we will meet again.

You are forever in my thoughts & prayers & in my heart. Sleep well, my dear friend.

Missing you. Teresa.