Issue 28 July

REBECCA SHORTT & BARBARA ELLA PRESENT

5 DAY TEENAGE WORKSHOP

29TH JULY - 2ND AUGUST: 10AM - 1PM / 2PM - 5PM

1st, 2nd & 3rd Year | 4th, 5th & 6th Year

COVERING ALL THINGS BEAUTY, STYLING & WELLNESS

∙ SKINCARE

∙ MAKEUP BRUSHES

∙ SOFT GLAM

∙ EYELASH APPLICATION

∙ FOUNDATION MATCHING

∙ MENTAL WELLBEING

∙ SOCIAL MEDIA

∙ POSITIVITY

∙ STYLING SESSIONS

∙ UPCYCLING YOUR WARDROBE

∙ DRESSING FOR SUCCESS

∙ & MORE!

Rebecca Barbara Ella AND VENUE: MANOR WEST HOTEL

TEENAGE WORKSHOP (WITH A DIFFERENCE) PROVING VERY POPULAR!

Rebecca and Barbara Ella are bringing this Teenage Workshop to Tralee! Both women have recently moved home from Australia and wanted to bring a fun, educational, much needed workshop for all teens to the Tralee area.

Rebecca is an ITEC qualified Makeup Artist who has trained in Dublin and London. She has worked on Irish Celebrities for the IFTA’s (Irish Film & Television Awards) and most recently worked with Sydney’s top Hair Stylist, Renya Xydis doing makeup for editorial

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shoots. Rebecca who has had two previous successful beauty events, loves teaching people what she has learned through her experience.

Barbara Ella is recently qualified in Buying and Merchandising, she studied in The Dublin Institute of Design. Whilst studying in Dublin she began working closely with Paul Galvin on his new Keohane line…

Barbara will be doing plenty of styling sessions throughout the week.

Barbara Ella is also a qualified nurse and will chat a bit about health and wellness with the teens.

Both Rebecca & Barbara Ella want the week to be fun and engaging, they really want

the teens to take something away with them and enjoy themselves at the same time. Beyond Beauty is taking place in Manor West Hotel from Monday 29th July - Friday 2nd August. It will be split into two groups, teens going into 1st, 2nd or 3rd year will be 10am1pm and teens going into 4th, 5th or 6th year will be 2pm5pm.

Tickets are available on eventbrite.ie if you’ve any further questions please contact rebecca.shortt94@gmail.com.

TICKETS ON SALE UNTIL TUESDAY 23RD JULY.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE..

Bloggers Favourite

Tan now available in Expose Kilflynn!!!!

Top Beauty Blogger Terrie McEvoy’s favourite ‘Black Magic Tan’ has just arrived in Kilflynn and is on special offer i on Thursdays all Summer long ! "We are delighted to announce the arrival of TAN THURSDAY in Expose Kilflynn where your tan will only cost €25, take the hassle out of tanning and look glowing for the summer. The best thing about Black Magic Tan is it wears extremely well, guaranteeing you at least a week of beautifully bronzed skin. Check out our Facebook page to be in with a chance of winning a free Tan or Express Lashes.

We are delighted to welcome Tara Donovan, Beauty Therapist and Makeup Artist to Kilflynn. Tara is passionate about makeup and available on Fridays and Saturdays, she’s taking bookings now for the summer period! Advanced booking is advised, she’s booking up fast!!! "

Expose Kilflynn is located just 10 minutes drive from Tralee, and only minutes from Abbeydorney, Lixnaw and Listowel. With free parking available outside, it is a convenient salon that can cater for all your hair and beauty needs.

Kerry College of Further Education – Giving Back to the Community!

Kerry College of Further Education (KCFE), of Kerry Education and Training Board, at all times strives to foster a culture of "caring and support" within their student body and this was certainly evident during the last academic year with their launch of the "KCFE - Kerry College Fundraising Events". This initiative which evolved through KCFE's

Student Council body saw a variety of unusual and collaborative fundraising events being organised to support local charities within the community.

This week saw the proceeds of the year’s events being donated to a number of Charities by Principal, Mary Lucey, along with Student Council members. The

Monday at KCFE

Charities who received the donations were St Vincent De Paul; Jigsaw and Tralee Soup Kitchen, Tralee. "The students are wonderful ambassadors for the College and demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm, determination and ability to collaborate to get these events organised and funds raised. It is very apt that all the student groups

nominated local charities and organisations to receive the funding raised and it is a wonderful way of "giving back" to the local community. Kerry College look forward to welcoming our new September intake of students to continue and expand the Kerry College Fundraising Events initiative.”

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE: Fr. Tadhg Fitzgerald PP. St. John's Church Tralee, and the Bishop of Kerry Rev. Ray Browne and Kerry Priests celebrated the annnual Mass for over 1.500 people at Rath Cemetery Tralee for the Holy Souls on Wednesday evening, also included the Rath Cemetery Committee. Sitting from left Kathleen Lawlor Treasure RCC. Canon Seamus Linnane, Fr. Bernard Healy, Fr. Pat Crean-Lynch PP, Fr. Tadhg Fitzgerald PP, The Bishop of Kerry Rev. Ray Browne. Fr. Francis Nolan, Fr. Niall Geaney and Fr. John O'Donoghue, back from left Rev. Denis Kelleher, Deacon, Denis O'Shea, Sec RCC, Fr. Kieran O'Brien, Olga Taranth-Sova, Fr. Dan Aherne, Caitriona O'Connell, Joe Moynihan, Chairman Billy Locke RCC, Fr. Mario Jachyn, Fr. Niall Howard, Fr. Vitalis Barasa, Fr. Gerard Godley, Danny Lawlor Vice Chairman RCC, and Fr. John Buckley PP.

ABOVE: Mass was celebrated at St John's Cemetery, Brewery Road, Tralee, on Monday evening by Fr. Niall Geaney, and assisted by Rev Joe Hardy and Rev Phyllis Jones, refreshments were served later in the Pastoral Centre.

: Tralee ladies supporting Recovery Haven Kerry Ball andreception at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday, from left Helena Young, Hannah Young and Rita Gilbert.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE..

Summer Camp time with Jackie O Mahony!

You know its summer when the different types of Summer camps start popping up all over the place ...yet quite a few of them can be a little repetitive ! This is not the case in early August when well known creative choreographer/producer/perfrormer/singer and Arts School owner Jackie O Mahoney holds her Tralee Musical Theatre Summer Camp in Holy Family School . Says Jackie "It will be on as usual for 5 mornings from Tues Aug 6th to Sat Aug 10th ,10am -1pm and will be full of Dance , Songs , Drama , Arts & Crafts and an extra feature are the Drumming workshops and is open to young girls and boys who are interested in enjoying a great week . We will end the week with a Showcase on Saturday .Its all being held in a safe secure environment and is excellent for helping to build the confidence of the children " But you better get your skates on , as the demand is high for this professional fun filled well run camp and Jackie does tend to limit her numbers so that the kids enjoy the week even more ! It costs €65 per child and family discounts are available . Contact Jackie on 087-1303325 for more information or go to her facebook page .

Tristan and Ronan win KCC Short Film Bursary

Kerry County Council’s Short Film Bursary 2019, has been awarded to Writer/Director

Tristan Heanue and Producer Ronan Cassidy of “Carbonated Comet Productions”. From a competitive field of sixty submissions, their project,“ Harmless”, was selected as the frontrunner. The film deals with the interactions between an isolated older man living in rural Kerry and a group of joyriders in the area. Tristan describes how he wrote 'Harmless' after a trip

home a couple of years ago.

”I began to notice the amount of boy racers driving around the area at night and all the rubber burnt into the roads. I wanted to look at the problem through the eyes of an older character, someone who this world is alien to and who was struggling with issues of his own. At its core it's a story about two different generations and the inability of each to understand the other until they inevitably collide”. In awarding the bursary,

Arts Officer at Kerry County Council, Kate Kennelly focused on the importance of supporting film making in the county and noted that “Kerry offers huge choice in terms of great film locations throughout the county”. CEO of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell, emphasised that ”supporting emerging film makers with potential and talent who want to shoot in Kerry is something that Kerry County Council is keen to do”. The Bursary is funded by Kerry County

Council and The Arts Council and supported by Kerry ETB. Mayor of Tralee, Jim Finucane, sees the bursary as “an integral part of building the film sector in the county” Grace O’Donnell, chair of the Kerry International Film Festival is “excited to incorporate a workshop on this essential element of filmmaking during the Festival later this year”.

REGULAR COLUMNS

TECHNOLOGY CORNER

with Billy O Meara (HRI Services)

Is free antivirus any Good?

Choosing the best free antivirus for your computer can be a daunting task, due to all the criteria you have to take into consideration. You may want a basic security solution for your PC or laptop or a highly advanced protection system for the entire family, capable of protecting not only against viruses, but also against hacker attacks and fraud. The most commonly know free version are AVG AND Avast But in my option you should always go for a paid version due to some limitations of the free versions and due to the lack of comprehensive protection that you get with a paid antivirus. Also the numerous ads that pop up. I personal use Eset Security due to the fact they have a Irish support number. And its widely used in Medical centres.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: PUBLIC SERVICES CARD

Question

What is the Public Services Card and how do I get one?

Answer

The Public Services Card (PSC) helps you to access a range of public services easily. The front of the card holds your name, photograph and signature, along with the card expiry date. The back of the card holds your PPS number and a card number. It also holds a magnetic stripe to enable social welfare payments such as pensions to be collected at post offices. If you are entitled to free travel, the card will also display this information in the top left-hand corner.

Your identity is fully authenticated when it is issued so it saves you having to give the same information to multiple organisations.

I think one of the major disappointments of the new Saorview Connect box is the lack of recording facility on the Freesat Channels. I am currently trying out a new box at the moment called, Tiviar Alpha Plus Combo STB when purchased it comes with a basic operation system. So in order for it to work you have to upgrade it to a linux system called openvix . Once this is done you have a full 7-day guide on Saorview and Freesat so you can use this to record your programs every week. So far its been good to record both on satellite and saorview. The only di cultly its been having is recording something like Fair City because its on four times a week. All going well I am hoping to o er this to my customers from the end of August.

You can use the PSC as evidence of identity when applying for a driving licence or learner permit or if you are sitting the Driver Theory Test. In some cases a PSC is required. For example, all first-time passport applicants aged 18 and above who are resident in Ireland need to have one. All applicants for a certificate of naturalisation aged 18 or over who are resident in the State must have a PSC. A Public Services Card is usually issued when you are allocated a PPS number. If you apply for, or are currently getting a social welfare payment (including Child Benefit) you will be asked to register for your Public Services Card. If you don’t yet have a Public Services Card, you can make an appointment to get one either by using MyWelfare.ie or by calling into your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office. You will need to bring certain documents to prove your identity and a mobile phone that can be used to create a verified account. The process takes about 15 minutes and your PSC is posted out to you and is valid for seven years.

You can get more information on the Public Services Card from citizensinformation.ie and learn more about online public services at MyGovID.

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“SNAPPED ON SOCIAL MEDIA”

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

LOOKING GOOD!

Anne & Danny Leane attending the Don O Neill Gala Ball in aid of Recovery Haven in Ballyroe Heights Hotel last weekend .

Nearly €4m will be spent on Tralee

Fenit

Greenway which commences this Autumn.

Fenit will also benefit as one of 12 projects announced under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

where the Tralee Bay Coastal Amenity Trail will link up in a 15km loop with the Tralee Fenit Greenway .

Castle Street is open for business!

Although a part of Castle Street is closed off at the moment the rest of the street is open for business as usual Thanks for Haven Pharmacy Kennellys for sending on this picture.

Chamber launch campaign for Tubridy Radio Show!

GET RYAN TO TRALEE!

The Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1, in partnership with the Wild Atlantic Way, is returning to the route this August to broadcast from another great location with the listeners deciding where the broadcast is from!

Ryan’s daily listenership is 330,000

Use #sendmeonmywildatlanticway on social media as this is the # that will be monitored to shortlist and select the winning broadcast location, and ask Ryan to Visit Tralee (#Tralee) - Post to social media and importantly say WHY Tralee is so special....giving a reason why Tralee should be chosen

For example: it could have the amazing sunset at Blennerville Bridge, the welcoming community; the Rose Garden; one of our amazing attractions....tell Ryan why Tralee should be the location!

YOU MUST

•Post an image or video of your suggestion as an addition.

•Make sure with all posts that you use the #sendmeonmywildatlanticway

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE..

Some great shots sent to us of the Tralee teams at the International Childrens Games in Russia

Great Southern Killarney joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts

The owners of Great Southern Killarney are delighted to announce that Great Southern has become a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts -- the world’s largest independent hotel brand that represents more than 750 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries. The Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection, of which Great Southern is the newest member, represents premier global properties that offer engaging stays and memorable moments. Described as authentic, intelligent, and approachable, this diverse collection presents responsive service and local dining that articulate culture and style.Ettienne van Vrede, CEO of Hayfield Family Collection said ‘The addition of the internationally recognised Preferred brand is fantastic news for Great Southern Killarney. We are delighted to be selected to feature in such an exclusive global collection of hotels and

we are very proud of our team for achieving this accolade by consistently delivering exceptional personal service to all our guests. Preferred is an established global brand and will bring many new international guests to Killarney.’

Brenda Collin, Managing Director for Preferred Hotels & Resorts, stated ‘The Preferred brand connects international travellers to independent luxury hospitality experiences We are delighted to welcome Great Southern Killarney to the collection and to our global portfolio.’

Great Southern is described as Killarney’s Premier Historic Hotel. Opened in 1854 as the first purpose built hotel outside of Dublin, the Great Southern is a luxury Victorian gem with an impressive history. Today the hotel is led by local hoteliers, the Scally family, as part of the Hayfield Family Collection which also incorporates Hayfield Manor in Cork and the family’s original property, Killarney Royal.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE..

Work in Kerry for a Day and maybe you'll stay!

An exciting collaboration launched an initiative recently that allows more people work from Kerry this Summer.

Dotted throughout the county of Kerry, there are a myriad of entrepreneurial hubs, ranging from incubation spaces to co-working spaces, with up to 1Gb of broadband, and all within minutes of the glorious beaches and scenery that Kerry is world renowned for. These modern workspaces are coming together this summer to offer some respite to the weary city worker – offering them the perfect place to get quality work done, all while experiencing Kerry and without using any of their annual leave. It’s all part of an exciting collaboration between the Kerry hubs, KerrySciTech and Prosper Kerry to present a new way of working to the many ex-pats and holidaymakers that yearn for a better work-life balance.

“With thethis initiative, you can work a day for free in any of the hubs throughout Kerry, and maybe extend that weekend break to include a

Friday or a Monday, or even consider taking a full week and sampling a few of the hubs” outlined Eamonn Sayers of the Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin 8 and founder of the Prosper Kerry series. The details of all the hubs can be found on www.kerryscitech. com which is a partner in this initiative.With over eight

locations throughout Kerry on-board, there is a place for everyone who wants to avail of flexibility over the summer.“Equipped with high-speed broadband and the latest in office facilities and technology, our hubs are the perfect place to get quality your work done while also experiencing the endless

events and festivals that are taking place throughout the county over the summer months” e in a professional yet friendly environment.” stated Ken Tobin of HQKerry who’s hubs in Tralee and Listowel are amongst the hubs involved.

6Th Sandra Keane u13 ladies football blitz

The 6th annual Sandra Keane u/13 ladies football blitz sponsored by liber house will take place on Saturday, July 20th at the John Mitchell sports complex Tralee with a starting time of 10 am. .The tournament, which is run by the north Kerry ladies football board, has been a massive success since it was first initiated in 2013.According to the north Kerry ladies board pro Paul Murph y "the original plan was to play it as a small tournament with 8 teams in a Tralee venue . But due it's success we had to expand the tournament to 16 teams , with a competitive side and fun side as well .There are four trophys up for grabs . Cup -shield- plate and trophy with over 300 girls playing football .Sandra Keane was not only a player but she managed teams and was a loyal supporter to her club KerinsO rahillys until her untimely death in 2007 . The tournament gives girls plenty of games to clubs from north Kerry and east Kerry .It would be great to see lots of parents to come all long on the day to cheer the girls on and enjoy maybe a cup of tea or coffee and have a good chat as well and to honour Sandra Keane "

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE..

Summer Style at the Don O Neill Gala Ball in aid of Recovery Haven last weekend!

Recovery Haven team and Adi Roche (Chernobyl Children International ) meets Don O'Neill and Pascal

Marisa Reidy and Dermot Crowley (Recovery Haven) greets the Kerry Rose 2019 Sally Ann Leahy at the Don O'Neill Gala Dinner at Ballyroe Heights Hotel,Tralee on Saturday in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry

Barbecues In Style At Meadowlands Hotel

Majella Quinlan (Tralee) who was the best dressed lady at the Don O'Neill Gala Dinner at Ballyroe Heights Hotel,Tralee in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry, on Saturday evening and presenting Majella with her prize is Don O'Neill, L-r: Bairbre Power (Judge), Pascal, Sally Ann Leahy (2019 Kerry Rose), Majella Quinlan,Don O'Neill and Orla Winters (Judge).

Celebrating a summer event? Meadowlands Hotel caters for after wedding parties, birthdays, anniversaries, sporting events and so much more! Meadowlands has the perfect venue for you! Experience a casual and fun atmosphere at the new patio area located just outside Johnny Frank’s Lounge, ideal for barbecue parties. The stunning gardens adjacent to the new patio creates a stunning backdrop for event photographs. In addition to the outdoor seating, guests will also have access to Johnny Frank’s Bar & Lounge and bar during the party in case the weather doesn’t cooperate on the day. Barbecue menus offer a great selection to cater for all dining requirements and budgets with meat, fish and vegan options served from the barbecue accompanied with a delicious selection of salads and breads. Drink receptions and entertainment can also be organised on request. For more information and to discuss your party requirements, contact the Meadowlands event team on 0667180444 or info@meadowlandshotel.com.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE..

Get ready for Cocktails And Canapes in the Ashe!

Cocktails And Canapes

- Friday July 26Th The Ashe Hotel 7Pm

It’s that time of the year again when we gather to girls together for an evening of fashion, beauty, health and wellness and a delicious array of canapes accompanied with wine and cocktails.

Experts on the night include Dr Mary McCaffrey talking health, Majella Duignan – nutrition, Mary O Donoghue Beauty Expert, Teresa Tangney optician, Emma Quirke Hair and Carmel Russell Fashion. These ladies will bring you a wealth of knowledge and will be on hand to answer all your questions, MC for the evening is the lovely Toireasa Ferris and there will be a pop up shopping village showcasing lots of offers form different businesses around the county.

Now in its third year Margaret Kissane of Connect Publications organizer of the event says ‘it’s one of the events that I particularly look forward to as it’s a causal relaxed evening for everyone to chill and enjoy.

The ladies can have a catch up with each other, get lots of tips and advice from the experts in a relaxed atmosphere and avail of some great bargains in the shopping village. There really is something for everyone’

The night is supporting Blennerville National School, Connect Events have had Blennerville as their charity partner for the year and are looking to get the amount raised so far over the line to reach 5000 euro which will be well spent on necessary equipment for the school.

So if you haven’t already got your ticket contact us today on 086 2408237 margaret@connectpublications.ie there are some limited tickets left and at just 35.00 each a great night is guaranteed

Bank Holiday BBQ in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry

BENNER’S Hotel Tralee will be cooking up a storm this August Bank Holiday weekend as it plays hosts to a fundraising barbecue in aid of local cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry.

The hotel’s stunning courtyard will form the ideal setting for the highly anticipated event, which takes place on Saturday, August 3rd at 7pm. Benner’s Hotel Marketing Manager, Orlagh Winters, is pulling out all the stops on the day to ensure the event raises as much money as possible for a charity that is quite close to her heart.

“Here in Benner’s we are delighted to support such a worthy cause that has become an integral part of

the county,” Orlagh said.

“There isn’t a home that hasn’t been affected by cancer and indeed among our own staff and management, cancer has hit home. Recovery Haven offers services that are vital in our community and we are proud to be affiliated with this wonderful night and look forward to welcoming guests. It promises to be a night of great fun, with hopefully some sunshine too.”

The evening will kick off with a Prosecco reception at 7pm, after which guests will be treated to a sumptuous barbecue and live music with ‘Behind the Light’, followed by a DJ. And with tickets costing just €20, organisers are hoping that Benner’s will

be buzzing on the night. PR & Marketing Officer at Recovery Haven, Marisa Reidy, says the charity is so excited to team up with Benner’s Hotel, which is now synonymous with hosting amazing social events.

“We are so grateful to Orlagh and her team for coming on board and offering their stunning courtyard as a prime location for this event, and we are hoping that by offering people such a fabulous night out, all for just €20, that this event will be a huge success for Recovery Haven.”

Tickets for the barbecue are now available from Recovery Haven Kerry (5 Haig’s Terrace, Tralee) and from Benner’s Hotel.

WHERE ITS HAPPENING IN CA

Greg O' Mahoney proudly presents …

Extensive Wine Menu available Craft beers & Ciders also

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Crispy Hens Egg

Asparagus, Wholegrain Mustard, Bacon & Caper Dressing

8oz Flat Iron Steak

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Pan Seared Hake

Fennel & Tarragon Velouté, Chorizo, Chickpea, Garlic & Squash

Samples from Our Early Bird Menu... TreatsSweet fresh each day Scones, Cake,BrowniesCarrot & Croissants And some from our À la carte Menu...

Marinated Strawberries from the Garden

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To start

Dingle Gin Cured Salmon

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The

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HEALTHY RECIPES

Dinner Party Salmon

Many people love Salmon,and the taste of Wild Salmon has to be experienced (We don’t use Farmed Salmon in our Croi Restaurant)

So here is a show stopper of a whole side of Wild Salmon for a dinner party

WHOLE WILD SALMON FILLET WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced

• 1/4 cup chopped dill

• Sea salt

• Freshly ground pepper

• One 4 1/4-pound salmon fillet with skin

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard

• 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar

METHOD

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk 1 cup of the oil with the shallot and dill; season with salt and pepper. Pour two-thirds of the marinade onto a rimmed baking sheet; add the salmon skin side up. Spread the remaining marinade over the skin. Cover. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the sour cream with the mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup of oil; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate the sauce until chilled, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat the grill and position a rack 6 inches from the heat. Scrape the marinade off the salmon and transfer it skin side down to another large rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the salmon for about 12 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the fillet registers 75c. Let the salmon rest for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a platter. Serve with the mustard sauce.

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

LAUGHTER ....THE BEST MEDICINE

TRUMP SAID...

Trump said in his campaign that if I voted for Clinton, I would be stuck with a criminal president under constant federal investigation from day one. Turns out, he was right. I voted for Clinton and I’m stuck with a criminal president under federal investigation from day one.

I TOLD MY SON, “YOU WILL MARRY THE GIRL I CHOOSE.”

He said, “NO!”

I told him, “She is Bill Gates’ daughter.” He said, “OK.”

I called Bill Gates and said, “I want your daughter to marry my son.”

Bill Gates said, “NO.”

I told Bill Gates, My son is the CEO of World Bank.” Bill Gates said, “OK.”

I called the President of World Bank and asked him to make my son the CEO. He said, “NO.”

I told him, “My son is Bill Gates’ son-in-law.”

He said, “OK.”

This is how politics works.

A MAN WANTS A PET

He walks into a pet shop and says to the owner, “I want to buy a pet, but I don’t want a boring, normal pet. No cats, dogs, or birds, I want something different”. The pet shop owner thinks for a minute, and then tells him that he has a talking centipede.

“Really”?

the man replied,

“How much would this cost”?

The owner tells him that the talking centipede is $75. Happy with the unusual offering, the man pays the shop owner and takes his new pet home. Once he got home, he lays centipede on the table, and says,

“Hello Mr. Centipede, fancy going to the pub for a few drinks”?

The centipede says nothing. Figuring it must be tired from the journey, he decides to leave it for an hour and try again later.

An hour later he comes back and says “Hello mr centipede, fancy going to the pub for a few

drinks?”

The centipede again says nothing. Starting to get suspicious the man decides he will give it one more hour, and if the centipede doesn’t talk, he will take it back to the shop for a refund.

An hour later the man returns and says “Hello mr centipede, fancy going to the pub for a few drinks”?

The centipede replies “I heard you the first time! I’m putting my shoes on”!

A SCOTSMAN MOVES TO LONDON

A young man from the Highlands moved to the big city to seek his fortune. After settling in for a couple of weeks, his mum calls him to check in.

“How do ye like the city so far, son?” She asked him. “Ma, it’s just the most wonderful place in the world. So much to see and do. But my neighbours are curious folks. The bloke in the flat next door just pounds on the walls all hours of the night. And the woman in the the other flat wails and screams through the night, yelling ‘Make it stop!’”

“Oh dearie,” his mum replied. “They sound rather strange. I hope you’re alright at home though.”

The young man responds “Aye, ma, I don’t let it get me down when it happens. I just take a nip of me whisky and keep playing me bagpipes.”

A MAN ORDERS COFFEE

A man enters a bar and the bartender comes over and asks “Can I help you sir?”.

The man answers “What does a cup of coffee cost in this place?”. The bartender says “That would be €2.60”. “Alright, I’ll have one.” says the client and he takes 26 10c coins out of his wallet and he throws them on the ground. The bartender doesn’t want to make a scene so he just picks up the money and he brings the man his coffee.

A week later, the same man enters the bar. He orders a coffee again but this time he pays with a five dollar bill. The bartender smelled an opportunity for revenge and when he brings the coffee, he throws 48 5c coins on the ground as change.

The client threw 2 extra 10c coins on the floor and orders a second coffee.

Rebecca Sh tt Beauty

HELLO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

I HOPE YOU’RE HAVING AN AMAZING WEEK!

This week I’ve been so busy organising the Beyond Beauty Workshops. Absolutely flat out!

So this week I’m going to not talk about that, but I’m going to talk about my current favourite things, this won’t just be beauty - it’s a bit of everything!

FOUNDATION - Too Faced Born This Way - You already know I’ve been absolutely obsessing over this for months. I just love how it makes my skin look and feel. The coverage is perfect, buildable and not too cakey. It has some pretty cool ingredients too…

Coconut Water - helps delicately replenish skin's moisture levels without over hydrating.

Infused with the resilient Alpine Rose - to brighten the skin's appearance and promote elasticity. Hyaluronic Acid - provides long-lasting, skin-balancing hydration for a smoother, more youthful appearance. I get mine on boots.ie (they do next day delivery into the Tralee store if you order before 12pm)

SKINCARE PRODUCT - Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic. I only recently re-introduced this back into my skincare routine and it just really suits my skin. I used it after cleansing as a toner. My skin just glows differently when I use this. Pixi Beauty is available in Boots Tralee.

SONG - Sicily by Ivan Nicolas - Ivan is an Irish artist and I’m just obsessing over his new song, Sicily. It’s such a summer vibe.

BOOK - I’m currently reading ‘Feel The Fear & Do It Anyway’ by Susan Jeffers. I feel like this is a book for absolutely anyone, and it’s an easy read which is always good. “You will learn to live your life the way you want…” I’m pretty sure I got my one in Easons in Tralee.

ACCESSORY - My Victoria Cruz Hoops from John Ross Jewellers. I was kindly gifted these hoops from the girls in John Ross and I’m absolutely obsessed with them. I wear them more or less daily.

HELLO STRONG PEOPLE

I hope you are all having a fantastic week!

I’m feeling great this week, I’ve been training hard at The Tralee Arena and to be honest, I’m loving it there. It’s just my kind of gym. And that’s what I want to emphasise this week, the importance of doing exercise you like in an environment that you’re comfortable in!

There’s so many options when it comes to exercising, classes, weights, boxing, cycling, running, dancing etc. So if you choose one that you genuinely enjoy, it’s better for you. You don’t want to feel like you have to do something that you don’t enjoy - that’s not life!

That’s why I love that there’s so so many options in Tralee for all fitness levels and interests. It’s up to you to find what you like and what suits you.

This week I signed up to The Tralee Arena’s morning bootcamp. It’s going to run over 4 weeks and consists of 4 weekly 6am classes. 16 classes in total. At 6am. If you know me you know I am not an early bird, but I want to challenge myself a bit and I feel this would be perfect! Of course I’ll be letting you all know how I get on across the weeks. I think it’s good to do something every now and then that is more of a challenge and switches things up, and if getting up at 5am to be in the gym for 6am doesn’t do that - I don’t know what will.

You can find me on Facebook ‘Bexblah Makeup’ or Instagram ‘Bexblah’.

Tralee by Night... Rouge

While we all welcome the longer brighter evenings and it may encourage us to enjoy a little time outdoors in the fresh air, unfortunately, it can cause misery for the 15-20% of hayfever suffers in Ireland. Also known as Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, hayfever is an allergic reaction to airborne substances, such as tree, flower and grass pollen that gets into the upper respiratory passages, nose, sinus, throat and also the eyes.

The pollen that enters the bloodstream through the tissue of the throat, lungs and gut, is regarded by our immune systems as foreign and potentially dangerous, so it rushes to defend it, resulting in the release of lots of histamines. Histamine irritates the respiratory passage causing swelling and inflammation that produce typical hayfever symptoms, including itchy watery eyes, a bunged up or runny nose, frequent sneezing and coughing.

Many people take anti-histamines and other medications which offer relief, alternatively there are plenty of natural remedies available, which can help to ease the unpleasant symptoms of hayfever.

SALT PIPE – can bring wonderful relief for hayfever suffers. It contains micron-sized particles of salt sources from the Praid mines in Romania. When these tiny salt particles are inhaled they penetrate the respiratory system to achieve beneficial effects. Safe for both adults and children, is best used for 15-25minutes daily

POLLINOSAN – The anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine action of

this complex usually kicks in within 2030 minutes to ease the uncomfortable hayfever symptoms

QUERCITIN – this is an ideal supplement to help combat hayfever symptoms with it’s powerful anti-viral and anti-histamine properties.

EUPHRASIA – homeopathic remedy which can help with puffy, watery and streaming eyes.

HAY-BAND – Using ancient Chinese principles of acupressure the hayband has been used for centuries to help with the symptoms of allergies including hayfever. It is drug free, fast acting and re-usable. Suitable for adults and children over 3years.

Vitamin C also helps as a natural antihistamine, so ensure you are taking 1000mg twice a day to help alleviate hayfever symptoms. Some of my personal recommendations include MACANTA, VIRIDIAN OR SOLO.

For advice on ways to alleviate your hayfever symptoms call in to any Horan’s Healthstore.

Until next time, stay healthy.

Deirdre

EATING OUT IN TRALEE

Puck

Fair

uses

With just four weeks to go–excitement was building at the festival’s official launch last weekend in Killorglin, Co. Kerry for one of the biggest events on Ireland’s annual social calendar – Puck Fair

The launch, which took place on Saturday last (13th July) at Kingston’s Bar in the charming town, kick-started what is set to be a busy month for all involved, with preparations already underway for a mammoth three-day event. Special guests on the night included the newly crowned Queen of Puck Fair, Maeve McCarthy from Cromane Lower in Killorglin, who was joined by her Lady in Waiting, Sian Corkery. Run like clockwork thanks to the dedication of a 22-strong committee of volunteers, Puck Fair is the pride of Killorglin, but for the first time since its inception organisers have felt the need to reach out to the general public for their assistance in making sure the yearly festival takes place as

"Go fund me" to ensure festival thrives!

planned.

To finance soaring insurance prices and overall running costs of the three-day extravaganza, which offers a jam-packed programme of free events and live entertainment for all ages, the Puck Fair voluntary committee have launched a GoFundMe drive, appealing to members of the public and festival goers to open the purse strings in order to aid the continuation of this long-held Irish tradition.

“It got to a point this year where we had to reevaluate our plan of action in terms of funding such a large-scale event with a very modest budget,” said Declan Falvey, Chairman of the Puck Fair committee during the 2019 launch event. “We pride ourselves on providing the public with an event that is free of charge; free entry, free entertainment – you name it. But with running costs rising across the board, we had to come up with a plan B. When the idea of a GoFundMe

campaign was suggested it seemed like a no brainer. . If everyone who has enjoyed the festival over the years gave just a few euros towards keeping this cherished tradition going, you can be sure Puck Fair’s story will continue for years to come.”

The three-day schedule includes dance workshops, fancy dress competitions, a fun fair, food stalls, street markets and live music throughout the town – not to mention the famous Horse Fair, which takes place on ‘Gathering Day’ and kicks off the popular festival each year. The Coronation Parade and Ceremony on day one will bring people to the town’s centre in their droves, while the stage in Killorglin’s main square will play host each night to well-known national

acts, such as Celtic Knights (10th August), Johnny Brady (11th August) and The Papa Zitas (12th August), who will entertain the crowds well into the night.

Now that the launch has arrived, the countdown is officially on, so we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors from all over the world to our beautiful town next month.”said Declan Falvey, To make a donation to the Puck Fair GoFundMe campaign, visit www. gofundme.com/puck-fair-2019. For information and updates on Puck Fair 2019, visit www. puckfair.ie or follow @puckfair on Facebook and @puck_fair on Twitter.

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TORQUING CARS!

WHO SAYS DIESEL IS DEAD? PLENTY OF GO IN AUDI'S A4

Even in these days of ubiquitous SUVs, it's important to remember one in five Audis sold is an A4.After four years on the market, the current version has been given a thorough refresh, with new looks, new engines and an interesting performance variant.Recognisable from any angle as an A4, nevertheless, all panels have been changed and the rear now mimics the A6 with tail lights joined by a prominent horizontal line.Inside, there are no dramatic changes although the touch screen is now bigger and the menu structure has been completely redesigned.The control knob between the seats has been removed so you have to use the screen or the new, natural language, voice recognition to control various systems in the car.We started with the new S4 TDi at the launch venue in the Italian Tyrol.Immediately, the car felt cosseting with high quality, supportive leather seats. Hitting the start button revealed an attractive engine note, hinting at the power that lay inside.Dropping the accelerator to the floor, you're met by a substantial shove in the back, courtesy of the 700Nm of torque produced by this 3-litre V6.

This compressor is powered by a new 48 volt electrical system, which also supports a hybrid system, said to reduce fuel consumption by up to 0.4 l/100km.With permanent quattro four-wheel-drive, power is put down impressively and there's no sign of understeer or that slight nose heavy feeling that often afflicts fast Audis.It's a seriously impressive car.

The Allroad, along with most models in the range, will come with a mild hybrid setup, based on a 12-volt architecture.The Allroad gets a suspension which has been raised by 35mm as well as a wider track to help it deal with difficult terrain.It also gets some body cladding, not in the usual grey but instead some attractive piano black plastic. Audi clearly believe there's life in diesel engines yet because there is a completely new 2-litre diesel on the way with a choice of power outputs.I tried the middle version, which comes with 163bhp and front-wheel-drive as standard.It's a smooth and punchy engine, with plenty of power to break traction, a situation ably dealt with by the traction control system. Almost all models will get an automatic gearbox as standard, with either seven or eight speeds when first customer cars arrive around September.Only the base petrol model will later get the option of a six-speed manual.

(Indo motoring , John Galvin)

ELECTRIC MINI IS ON THE WAY

These are first official pictures, details and prices of the new electric Mini.The brand is claiming it is the first small car to run solely on battery electric power in the premium segment.Prices start from €26,890 after the SEAI grant of €5,000 and the VRT rebate of €5,000 have been factored in. That price puts it right in the mix with the likes of the Renault Zoe, for example.You can expect to see it in Irish showrooms next March but, as is increasingly the case these days, the order books are now open for next spring delivery.The announcement also marks something of a milestone in that the brand's first full electric car is being unveiled in the year that the company is celebrating its own 60th birthday.

Given the current drive toward electric motoring, the Mini EV's timing is good - and the starting price looks decent.There is also an Irish link: the electric Mini model is being masterminded by young Dundalk man James Redmond.All future Mini electric vehicles will be made at the Oxford plant for global markets.There are some interesting figures among the details of the new EV. For instance, it clips from zero to 60kmh in 3.9 seconds and to 100 kmh in 7.3 seconds, which in a car of this size should feel particularly fast.

The electric motor pumps 184hp and 270 Nm of torque (pulling power).The lithiumion battery is capable of going 235 to 270km between charges (WLTP figures). The ultimate range depends on model; the higher level you opt for, the more range you get.Mini says luggage space is not affected by the intrusion of the battery pack and standard equipment includes a new digital dashboard, connected navigation including real-time traffic information (RTTI), LED headlights and tail lights. The new EV can be charged at a household socket, wall-box or public charging stations; fast direct-current charging is possible at up to 50 kW.It should be a great little driver given electric cars' capability to deliver all their pulling power from the getgo - plus the fact it is a Mini with substantial verve built into the chassis anyway.

(Eddie Cunninghane , Indo Motoring)

Remembering a loving husband and father, and a caring friend on the 5th anniversary of death. Dear Val, you were a generous, kind and gentle man. Life with you was filled with happiness and excitement. Your wisdom, devotion and support helped us with all of life's challenges, and we felt protected and secure. Immensely talented, you were always modest, you served as an example and an inspiration to everyone who knew, you both in the world of music and in the engineering profession. We remember you every day and we never stop loving you. As we and your friends gather on your anniversary to celebrate your life and accomplishments you shall see how blessed we feel to still have your presence in our lives. "Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part.God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts". Love you always, your wife Nadia, children Veronika and Roman and all your friends.

Sculptor

EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES! TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR

first point in Phase 2 and were unlucky not to take all three as they had a ball cleared off (or from behind) the line with the last kick of the game also against Waterford. They got to Galway this Sunday. The u17’s and u19’s both went down away to Bray Wanderers with the 17’s unlucky to go down 3-2. Both of these teams face another tough trip to Dublin this Saturday when they take on Shamrock Rovers.

TRALEE TOWN BOARD:

KERRY’S PERFORMANCE IN KILLARNEY WAS FIRST CLASS: By now people should know that you write off a Kerry footballer at your peril. Yes there were concerns going into the game as to how we would do against Mayo who had won the last two encounters. But no one expect for those in the Kerry camp knew how preparations were going until just before throwin. The Kerry players must have been bouncing off the walls in the dressing room and they showed from the minute they entered the field that they were not going to be pushed around again this time. But all this ‘handbag’s’ before the ball is thrown in can look foolish unless it is backed up. And Kerry certainly backed it up with their best performance of the season. There has been plenty of coverage of the game so there is no need for us to go over it again. But what this performance has done is put Kerry right back in contention as one of the few teams that can challenge Dublin’s 5-in-a-row. However Peter Keane and his backroom team and management will not even have one eye on Dublin. It will be all about Donegal and then Meath. But Kerry are in a very good place going into Sunday’s game and should they win – and I think they will as Croke Park will suit this Kerry side – they are almost guaranteed a semi-final place.

RUSSIA WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR ALL:

used the time to see the sights. Amongst the areas that will live long in the memory were Red Square, the Kremlin, Lenin’s Mausoleum, Gorki Park and St Basil’s Cathedral. But also what was noted was the cleanliness of the city and how friendly the people were. It was hard to escape the city’s history and the guide showed them the underground which was used as hospitals and bomb shelters during WW2.

On Tuesday the party headed to Ufa which is 4 hours ahead of Tralee time and settled quickly into their accommodation. It is always a source of pride to see a team from Tralee representing Ireland enter the Arena at this International Sporting and Cultural event. In the individual sports Melissa Ahern finished an excellent 6th, Alison Butler and Lisa Carmody ran well in tough heats and just missed out on semi-finals. Bobby Byrne experienced the down side of sport in the 100. He was running a great race until he suffered a serious tendon tear and we all wish him a speedy recovery. Aine O’Shea also had a good shot putt tournament. The soccer team, with players who were a year younger than some of their opponents, were in contention in all games just losing out late on in games played in very hot conditions. It was a great experience for the squad and management with many having a summer to remember as they headed to Russia after taking part in the Kennedy Cup.

The Tralee international Children’s Games teams returned to Tralee on Monday last after a wonderful experience of Moscow and Ufa and the 53rd International Children’s Games. By general consensus the Games were exceptionally well organized in Ufa, where the facilities were superb for all events and included a newly built Swimming and Athletic Complex especially for the Games. The Tralee athletes performed to the high standards of which they are capable, and while no medals were brought home from Russia, the experience of this level of competition will stand to the athletes going forward. They departed Dublin on the 6th for a late night flight to Moscow arriving in at 5am local time. With two days in the Russian capital the players, officials and supporters

In Judo all 4 fought very well against tough opponents and competing at this level will certainly be of huge benefit for them going forward. Tralee ICG wish to express their appreciation to all coachesDearbhail Foley, Robin O Day, John Byrne, and Danny Roche, to the Head of Delegation Paula Henry, to all the supporters who travelled to Russia to support the children, and to everyone who helped make participation possible for these young athletes at this year’s International Children’s Games.

LATE WIN FOR KERRY LEAGUE OF IRELAND 13’S:

Kerry once again had four teams in League of Ireland action and the 13’s led the way with a late late 3-2 win at home to Waterford. The visitors came back twice to level matters but Stephen Gannon got a last minute winner to see Kerry move onto 7 points from their 3 games played in Phase 2. They will be at home to Cobh Ramblers in a game they will again be targeting the three points. The 15’s got their

The Tralee Town Board congratulates all the Kerry teams who have done the county so proud over the last couple of weeks and is especially delighted for Town Board players. The Town Board Executive have agreed the following dates: Lee Strand Roddy O’Donnell Memorial Trophy Senior Football Championship semi-finals: these are to be played on the weekend August 17th and 18th with the final to be played on the following weekend. The semi-finals see Ballymac playing John Mitchels and Austin Stacks facing Kerins O’Rahillys. The time and venues for the semi-finals have yet to be confirmed. In the Munster Chimney Solutions Minor Final Division 2 Ardfert will face Churchill on Friday August 2nd. The Munster Chimney Solutions Super 9 Junior League will see panels of 12 playing one game a week in a 9-a-side format of 20 minutes a half. These will begin on Wednesday July 24th and continue each Wednesday. The Kellihers Mills under 13 League will begin on Thursday August 1st while the Rose Cup for u13’s will take place in Na Gaeil and Healy Park on August 24th with the final in Healy Park.

“I watched the game with senior player Paul Daly and he said every senior player should have watch this game the commitment, the work rate and team work of the young lads, the skills on show were unreal. A real Credit to all involved well done to players and management on a fantastic win.” There was disappointment that the Division 3 game between the same two sides was called off. Clubs will be competing for the inaugural u16 and Minor County Camogie Leagues starting in late August.

ST PATS NEWS:

PARNELL’S NEWS:

The under 17 and over 17 panels enjoyed their second day out in the series of Round 2 games of the Munster Club 7’s Summer Series that took place in Mallow. They face a busy time with a trip to Clare on August 2nd to visit Kilkee Bealatha Camogie Club. The bus will leave Tralee at 5pm. In the Intermediate section of the club there was disappointment in the County League. In the Intermediate Championship the team will be away to Ladies Walk in the ¼ finals. The dates and venues for the quarter finals have yet to be announced. What every club wants to see players moving up the levels and it was great to see that Aidan Healy and Beano Donovan have moved to the club’s senior county squad. This allows other players to get a run-out with the Intermediate team. Under 12’s – there was a cracking game in the u12 County League Division 1 Phase 2. The Tralee boys were 6 points down late on but fought back to win by 3 points 3-08 to 3-05. As one of our volunteer mentors who togs out with our adult players commented; What a game of hurling it was.

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 2,8,14 and 16 and the next jackpot will be e6,800 with the draw in Keane’s Bar on Sunday night. The u6’s are now on their summer break after a great fun day. The successful u14 girls team were on hand with the County League trophy and medals. The day ended with some treats including Colivet’s for crips etc. The Academy will be back on August 11th. The u8’s put in another very enjoyable session with Killian Enright being named as the Player of the Week. They are also on the summer break and will be back on Sunday August 11th. Many of these players will take part in the Kelloggs Cul Camp that will take place from Monday August 5th to Friday 11th. Bookings are still open for the Cul Camp.The u10’s hosted Tarbert for a challenge at home in their last day before the summer break. The u14 girls also attended this game and senior team player Kieran Dwyer reffed the game. They will also be back on August 11th. The Juniors are set to face Milltown/Castlemaine this Friday in Round 5 Group 3 of the League. The game will be at home throwing in at 7.30pm. In Division 3 Round 8 of the Credit Union County League it ended St Pats 3-12 to Gneeveguillas 3-11 and this is a huge step towards securing the Division 3 status. The next match is away to Listowel Emmets in Round 9.

KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS: In the Credit Union County League Division 1 Round 8 the senior team lost out by the narrowest of margins to the Legion 2-12 to 1-13. This win by the Killarney side has really tightened up the Division. This Saturday they will face Spa Killarney who lost out to Rathmore in their last Round. The teamare just one point off second place and with Spa on the same mark this is another vital encounter. The B team were well beaten by Beale, in Division 5 of their League. They are due to play Tousist away this Saturday at 7.30pm. Girls – the u10 girls enjoyed their Go Games outings while the u12’s added the Division 3 North Kerry Plate to their recent County League title. They beat Duagh 5-11 to 4-05.

The u12’s were in Blitz action this week while the u13 Development side wont train this week due to the Sandra Keane Tournament in Mitchels.

The u14 to u17 training continues

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at the normal times while the Senior Ladies are looking forward to the North Kerry Junior League. The Summer Camp will take place from Monday July 25th to Friday August 2nd.

In the Academy the Players of the Week were:

U6 Girls- Ellie Mai O’Connor-Cahill and Mia Leane, U6 Boys- Seán Kelliher and Dylan Carroll, U8 Boys- Oisín Priestly and Evan Griffin , U10 Girls - Taylor Kate Leane, U10 Boys- Cayden Roche

BALLYMAC NOTES:

In Round 8 of the Senior County League the seniors won a high scoring encounter 2-15 to 3-10 after leading 2-08 to 1-05 at the break. They are away to Annascaul this Saturday night throwing in at 7.30pm. The Minors are in Central Regional League action with their first game away to Sneem/ Derrynane/Templenoe at 7pm this Saturday night.

Good People Still Exist: Ballymac GAA wishes to thank Karen O'Mahony from Castleisland Desmonds who handed in a wallet she found in car park last Sunday morning. The owner a Ballymac Club member is very appreciative and you made our day! Thank you.

The u12 team enjoyed the Munster Blitz in the Fitzgerald Stadium on Thursday and also the tour of the facility.

The Blue and Gold teams were introduced to the crowd at half time in the senior game. On the field in the Central Region the Blue side just lost out 4-18 to 5-11. The Gold team were involved in another cracker drawing 4-13 a piece with the same opposition.

The Academy continues to train at the normal times at the weekend and mid-week The u6’s and u7’s were at the Centre of Excellence for an u7 Blitz.

The Cul Camps take place at the pitch from July 29th to August 2nd and August 12th to 16th. U14 Girls prepare for Community Games last 4:

Our U14 Girls Gaelic Football Community Games Team continue their preparation for their National Finals in U.L on August 18th. We hope to supply gear and food to the Girls on the day, in recognition of their achievement. Any business or individual wishing to contribute financially please contact John Palmer 087-2258894 all donations most welcome. In the Minor County League Division 3 Scartaglin were the visitors and they came out on top 5-13 to 3-10.

The u12 Girls have a busy few weeks with a Blitz this week, then in Abbeydorney followed by Castleisland and Finuge on August 6th. There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 11,13,22 and 28

CATHAL TAKES PENULTIMATE TIME TRIAL LEAGUE ROUND: With four of the five rounds of the Kerry Time Trial League counting towards the overall results this penultimate round was an important one for a number of the

riders. In the end it was the vastly experienced Cathal Moynihan, Tralee BC, who clocked the fastest time of 27.19.1. Next on the times sheers was Mike O’Shea (Killorglin) who was also the fastest M40 rider in 27.41.1 while Jerry McCarthy continued his good League form taking third and being the fastest M50 rider. Barry Fitzgerald of Killorglin finished just behind Tom Gentleman and took the Non Aero category. With one round to go the League table shows Jerry McCarthy leading the way on 24 points followed by Mike O’Shea and Cathal Moynihan on 22 points each. But with 12 points for a win there are still 10 riders that could mathematically take the League title.

Junior Tour: There were a number of Kerry riders who did very well in the highly competitive 6 day 540km Junior Tour of Ireland covering 540km.

UNDERAGE BASKETBALL SQUADS IN ACTION ON THE CONTINENT:

English Channel.

ROUND 6 IN THE BAY: Round 6 of the World Series of Swims and the BBQ was due to take place last night, Thursday 18th weather depending. The swim was sponsored by Fitzgibbon Interiors. We hope to have the results and the standings after the 6 rounds next week.

BORN TO RUN

MARATHON CLUB:

Born to Run would like to congratulate all its runners on representing the club with distinction recently and to those reaching personal milestones.

Registration is still open for the Tralee 40 Mile Ultra Marathon and Relay event which takes place on Saturday July 27th. Now in its fifth year, all proceeds will go to St Ita's and St Joseph's Special School in Tralee.

entry this weekend in the Imokilly Stages Rally.

NIAMH HITS GOLD AGAIN: 16 year old An Riocht athlete, Tralee’s Níamh O Mahony won gold in the U 20 3000M at the Irish life health National Track and Field championships held in Tullamore. She followed up with another win in the u18 3000mat the National Juvenile championships that were also held in Tullamore

SCHOLARSHIP FOR KIERAN: Well done to Kieran Dwyer who has been presented with the Dublin City University Sports Scholarship in recognition for his contribution to Gaelic Football both with the university and his club. Kieran is a second year Business Studies student.

ANNA IN TRANSPLANT GAMES ACTION:

August is set to be a big month for Polish native and Killarney resident Anna Pokojska who will take part in the World Transplant Games in Newcastle. Anna will be one of a 39 strong Irish team and will compete in the 30km cycling road race and the 5k mini-marathon in the 30-39 years category.

With South Kerry’s Siofra O’Shea in the squad and Brosna’s Tom O’Connor coaching the side the girls made a great start to the 2019 FIBA U18 European Championships Division B in Skopje, Macedonia. They won their first three games but following defeats to the unbeaten Greece and then a loss to Romania sees the Irish girls in the 9th to 16th section. In this phase their first game was on Friday evening against Luxembourg. The Irish u16 Women and u18 Men are in Dussmann action in Luxembourg this week. There are a number of Kerry players on both squads with three Tralee players on the Men’s squad and Paris McCarthy and Tania Salvado on the Women’s squad. Both of these squads will be in European action next week.

IN THE WATER: ELAINE CONTINUES HER PREPARATIONS:

All capabilities are catered for with options for individual entries (40 miles), a two-person relay (20/20 miles) or a four-person relay team (12/8 miles). The event sold out last year and was a very enjoyable occasion for all who took part so be sure to register your place now at www.borntorunevents.com.

Volunteers are needed on the day so if you are available for a few hours, please contact the volunteer co-ordinator Aoife O'Connor at training or through the Born to Run social media pages. You might also like to come along and support those taking part in the director's run on July 20th.

The club would like to thank Maria Moynihan for all her sterling hard work as she steps down from her position as PRO. The July meeting of the committee saw Tom Dillon elected to the role.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page each week for training updates and details of routes.

Club training runs take place from Monday to Thursday at 6.30pm each evening from the Aqua Dome car park. New members are always welcome.

BREEN AND NAGLE JOIN TOP CLASS ENTRY IN ESTONIA:

PITCH AND PUTT NOTES:

While Deerpark’s Damien Fleming, Ireland’s number 1 ranked Men’s player, winning run came to an end at the weekend it has been a great season for the player.

Tralee lady Elaine Burrows Dillane is continuing her preparations for her attempt at swimming the English Channel due to take place in September. She plans to make the crossing from Kent to France and is in Cork this week with some of the world’s best off shore swimmers for an elite training camp. The event in Cork was held over 9 days with swimmers covering over 35 miles swimming twice a day.

KRISTIAN O’DONOVAN TRIPLE

CROWN: Well done to Kerry swimmer Kristian O’Donovan who has completed his triple crown. These were the Catilina Channel, Around Manhatten Island and the

While not a round of the World Rally Championship Rally Estonia draws a top quality field ahead of the next WRC round in Finland from August 1st to 4th. The duo took an impressive 5th as they continue to get to know their car.

Locally: Ger McCarthy and Tommy Commane had a good weekend at the Wexford Endurance Trial taking 13th overall and 1ST in Class A2 (Beginners).

In the Sligo Stages Rally Eoin Diffin and Mike Quinn were 23rd overall and 3rd in Class. Mike Dowling and Stephen Buckley finished 50th overall while Ollie Lynch and Linda O’Neill were 69th.

Billy Neville of the Killarney and District Motor Club took Class D at the Premier Autoparts Munster Autotest Champinship held in Millstreet.

There is expected to be a big Kerry

But he was unable to defend his National Senior Gents Strokplay title to his list of honours. He started well and was one clear, on 20 under, of Dublin’s John Ross Crangle after two rounds. Tralee’s Jason O’Regan played very well in make in the Top 18 on 12 under par. In the end Damien had to settle for 6th place finishing on 21 under. Jason O’Regans fine weekend aw him end on 17 under and heartbreakingly miss out on the Nett prize on count back. Crangle took the win on 27 under followed by Brian Delaney from Cork and Louth’s Sean Goggin. In the Intermediate and Junior competitions there was no Tralee interest but from a Kerry point of view Killarney’s Lorcan Martin was sixth in the Intermediate and Darragh O’Callaghan was ninth in the Juniors. This weekend sees action over both Saturday and Sunday. The U-16s travel to the Hillview club in Clonmel, Co Tipperary on Saturday for the Munster U-16 Strokeplay Championships while Sunday is Scratch Cup day in Castleisland. The Danny Broderick Memorial Senior event is the main highlight with the Intermediate and Junior (Lorna Looney-Brosnan Cup) events also taking place the same day. Cards (€10) are available from 8.30am-2.30pm on Sunday with the playoff for all three grades expected to begin around 5pm.

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