Issue 3 January

LEGAL CORNER

LEGAL MATTERS CORNER

MIRIAM MC GILLICUDDY ANSWERS YOUR LEGAL QUERIES

Anne’s mother Imelda is over 90 and has been told that she is in the early stages of Alzheimers disease. Anne and Imelda are wondering what they need to do legally for a time when Imelda may have no legal capacity to do anything.

The Enduring power of attorney is a great safety net for the above type of situation to provide authority for next of kin to act on their relatives behalf for their benefit should they lose legal mental capacity. These come into operation when a person becomes of unsound mind. It sets out who is in charge and what they are to do. They may be given control over finances and personal care/welfare. It gives power to attorneys to decide:

• where and with whom the Donor should live

• whom the Donor should see and not see

• what training and rehabilitation the Donor should get

• donor’s diet and dress

• inspection of Donor’s personal papers

• housing, social welfare and other benefits

• healthcare outside of life ending decisions. One or more than one attorney may be appointed

The signature of the donor must be witnessed by 2 people one of who must not be an immediate family member

A legal practitioner must certify that the donor understood the effect of making the EPA and has no reason to believe that the document is being executed as a result of fraud or undue pressure

A medical practitioner and another healthcare professional, must state that in his or her opinion the donor had capacity, as may have been given, E.to understand the effect of creating the EPA notice must be served on certain people at the time of signing of the EPA including spouse, co-habitant, children over 18, decision making assistants, co-decision makers, decision making representatives, designated healthcare representatives.All in all it is important that all of us do these enduring powers of attorney as they give a great safety net whether we develop dementia or Alzheimer’s, or we are put out of action by a stroke or coma from a road traffic accident.

Legal Quip: “A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.” - George Herbert, British Poet

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

Medical Matters

HOW TO SEE YOUR GP IN AN EMERGENCY BY DR DAVID BUCKLEY

Almost all GPs surgeries in Tralee are open from 9am to 6pm weekdays. Most run an appointment system which will avoid you being delayed and will allocate you appropriate time and the appropriate person to deal with your particular problem. If you have an emergency during office hours (e.g. tonsillitis, a severe headache, a sick child with a high fever, etc) phone your GP’s office early in the morning and you will be given a same day appointment urgently. It is best to see your own GP or a GP in your own GP’s practice as they will have access to your medical records including your medications, allergies and past medical history. If you think you may have a heart attack or a stroke it may be best to call an ambulance (dial 999) or go straight to Accident and Emergency Department of University Hospital Kerry.

If you have an emergency out of office hours (i.e. after 6pm weekdays, after 1pm Saturdays or all day Sunday) phone SouthDoc: 1 850 335 999.

The receptionist will take your details and a nurse will phone you back with an appointment. The advantage to this system is that you will be seen at the allotted time. The last thing you want when you are sick is to be waiting a long time in an overcrowded waiting room with other sick people. An efficient appointment system avoids delays.

In SouthDoc you are usually seen on time by a fully trained and experienced GP who will send a comprehensive report to your own GP the next day about your visit. If you have a Medical Card or Doctor Visit Card it will cover your treatment in SouthDoc only and not in other clinics.

SouthDoc in Tralee is located off the Killeen Road near Na Gaeil Football Club and on the road to the Tralee Pitch and Putt Club and Colis Sands House.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

: Sitting from left Tim and Anne Devane, Kielduff, Anne Lynch and Brid McLoughlan,

Eddie and Michelle Lynch,

ABOVE: “Identical twins, Donal and on right Sean Moriarty, returned to their native Tralee to celebrate their 90th birthday in Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night, with their sister pictured Mary O’Connell, of Oakpark, Tralee, and with their children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, nieces, nephews and extended family. They left Tralee in 1947, both joining the Revenue Commissioners in Dublin Castle on the same day; maybe Irelands oldest living twins.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...

Tralee gets ready to welcome the Dubs first (then bring on Mayo!)

In case you havent noticed this week , there are Queues similar to before Christmas in GArveys Supervalu this week ...Why , because the Blues are coming to town next week as Kerry take on Dublin in the National League Football under lights in Austin Stack Park on Saturday evening FEb 8th at 7pm .

And if you are quick , you could still nab a ticket for only €15 in advance of the game , if you are ready to join the queue in Garveys ! Reports from the accommodation sector in Tralee say that the

2 night packages are being snapped up by the East Coast supporters but there’s always room at the Inn in Tralee ! (and of course , we’ll give the overflow to Killarney !)

The publicans are playing their part also as the Vintners Association have already put in place late bar exemptions for all Tralee on the Saturday night .

Lets hope new Manager Peter Keane has his ducks in a row also ...heres looking forward to a cracking game and stopping that 5 in a row!

Minister Brendan Griffin talks ‘tourism’ with KCFE Students

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport with special responsibility for Tourism and Sport in Kerry, Brendan Griffin, visited Kerry College of Further Education last week to hold an interactive talk with students . The aim of this talk was to inform students of the importance of tourism and recreation in Kerry and inspire them for their future career. The event was attended by, among others, the Tourism with Business students at the college. This is the second year that the course has been offered and is growing from strength to strength. Tourism in Ireland, particularly in Kerry, is a fast growing industry. Visitor spend in Ireland had increased by

8.5% in the first half of 2018 compared to 2017. With this figure likely to increase, there is no better time to apply for a tourism and business course in Kerry College of Further Education.

Minister Brendan Griffin has had a very positive influence on the tourism sector in both Kerry and Ireland during his time in office. He launched the Kerry Destination Brand in 2017 and the 2019 Irish Tourism Industry Awards. He also facilitated the BBC in filming an episode of TopGear in 2016. This generated worldwide publicity for the Wild Atlantic Way and showcased the stunning scenery of County Kerry.

PHOTO ....Mary Lucy Principal of Kerry College for Further

Education Tralee invited the Minister of State Brendan Griffin TD to the College at Clash Tralee last week to talk to students on Tourism and other topics

What a memory!

the starting line of a Road race held in the early 1950’s in Strand road

Left to right: Tommy Murphy ,Tom Danaher , Niall Sheehy , Christy Murray (all John Mitchells) Denis Downey , DAn Coughlan , (O’Rahillys), Brendan O Brien (The Spa) Tom Dowling Michael Kerins Stacks) (O ‘Rahillys) ; Joe Nevill (Winner ...A Stacks) John Joe O Donnell (O’Rahillys)

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 !

Kellihers Toyota host the launch of 4 new models

...the Rav 4 , the new Camry , Corolla Saloon and Hatchback !

Foodie News from Tralee

Chamber Alliance

SAVE THE NEW DATE!! – TRALEE FOOD FESTIVAL 2019

We are delighted to announce that the Highly Successful Tralee Food Festival returns in 2019 at New Dates, from Friday 3rd to Monda y 6th of May. The Tralee Food Festival in 2018 was the largest Food Fest ival in Tralee to date, with a 60% increase on the Events that took pla ce over the weekend. To further increase the Festival, it is being re-sched uled to the May Bank Holiday Weekend, with additional ‘key’ events being ad ded…. further details to follow.A new event added to this years festival is a Street Food Market in the Mall. This will be a showcase of some of the finest Street Food trucks and Vendors from Kerry and beyond. Applications are now open and available at the link below.https://tralee.ie/tralee-food-f estival-2019/

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...

The Green presents its JCPA’S

(Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement awards ) Anne O’Callaghan (Principal CBS The Green) and Robert Flaherty (Deputy Principal) who presented their students with their JCPAs on Tuesday.

Happy Transition Year Students CBS The Green,Tralee as they received on Tuesday at their school their JCPA s at a special ceremony Cian Kearney,Owen Helay,Kevin Griffin and Shane Gaynor

Robert Flaherty (DP CBS The Green) who presented students of the school with their JCPAs on Tuesday... Carl Ozirdziech,Derek O’Shea, Robert Flaherty (DP), Ciarán Commane and Syrel Dawood

Terence Carmody,Zak Abnaun and Thomas Scally students CBS the Green who received their JCPAs on Tuesday at their school

Transition Year Students CBS The Green who were presented with their JCPAs at a special ceremony at their school on Tuesd ay Mark Stephenson,Jordan Kissane and Ciarán O’Leary

Anne O’Callaghan Principal CBS the Green who presented students with their JCPAs on Tuesday Devon Burns,Nathan Comerford, Karol Mac Hink and Leke Ddyife

Microsuction Ear Wax Removal

Symptoms of ear wax buildup:

• Itchy Ears

• Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears)

• Dizziness

• Earache

• Hearing Loss

REGULAR COLUMNS

TECHNOLOGY CORNER

with Billy O Meara (HRI Services)

Billy simplifies and explains Todays Technology

Prescription app

Its is great to see a local owned business using technology to make life easer for their customers. Leahys Pharmacy in Oakpark and Ballinorig have introduce a mobile phone app to enable you to track and order your prescriptions. When you go to collect them there is no waiting time or if you are not able to collect them, they will be delivered free of charge. Check out our simple steps below for using our Leahys Pharmacy app!

1. Obtain your QR code from our team on your next visit to Leahys Pharmacy.

2. Go directly to the Apple or Android app store to download the app.

3. Download and open the app.

4. To create an account, click ‘Manage Prescriptions’ on our home page.

5. Scan your QR code which you’ll have received from Leahys pharmacy.

6. Complete your registration.

7. Check your emails and activate your new account.

8. Enjoy using our app for the following services:

• Ordering new prescriptions by taking an image of your new prescription.

• Ordering repeat prescriptions.

• Having access of your full prescription history for management of your prescriptions.

• Collection and delivery of your prescriptions.

Should I up grade to an SSD Hard Drive

If You own a laptop or a desktop and nd its very slow, it’s time to upgrade to an SSD if you’re still using a mechanical hard drive in your computer. An SSD is the single biggest upgrade you can give your computer, and prices have come down dramatically. Solid-state drives are so much faster because they don’t have a spinning magnetic platter and moving head. After upgrading, you’ll be amazed at the performance improvements and wondering why you waited so long. I can upgrade your laptop or Desktop from €150. Its cheaper than buying a new one.

You’ll be in 7th Heaven with this 6 Course

Valentines Tasting menu !

One of the newest restaurants in town , 7th Heaven ,on Ashe St ( opposite the Courthouse ) is really going all out for Valentines weekend ...Thursday 14th Feb to Sunday 17th Feb ...Owners Marcin and Patrick have organised a fabulous SIX Course tasting menu that weekend ...and the cost ? ..only €25 per person ..Check out their menus and foodie pics on facebook for a little detail of the type of food they offer in Ashe St ...you wont want to miss this !...Patrick , the chef brings much experience from both the kitchens of the Great Southern Hotel , and the Brehon Hotel in Killarney ....and Marcins front of house manner will want you coming back for all that personal attention ...Watch out for those dates ...spaces will be limited and such tasty food at that price surely will guarantee a Sell out !! 7th Heaven Bistro & Cafe 066-7180726

Are you aged 14+ and waiting to have your tonsils removed?

Are you on a waiting list for Hip/Knee Replacement?

Are you waiting to have your cataracts removed?

Under the Cross Border Directive scheme on Friday 8th Feb I have scheduled consultations for all of the above so if you are interested in hearing more about this please Call Martina on 064 - 6685782

With Brexit looming I am very worried that this scheme will no longer be available after March so I am urging people to consider this before it is no longer an option for us For

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...

Kerry Supporters Club Annual Social in Ballygarry !

Kerry Junior manager Jimmy Keane and Kieran Murphy of Kilcummin received their award from Donie O’Leary, Chairman of the Kerry Supporters Club at their annual social in the Ballygarry Hotel on Saturday. (Credit Thomas White)

Legends... all of them!

Jazz Session in 2002, Michael Donovan, Mark Leen, Seanie Power, Noel Keane, John Buggy, Denis “DJ” Curtin, Francie Conway, Billy Curtin, Darren Power. #goodtimes

Peter Keane and Paul O’Shea of Kilcummin & Kerry Minors were presented with an award from Donie O’Leary, Chairman of the Ker ry Supporters Club at their annual social in the Ballygarry Hotel on Saturday. (Credit Thomas White)

Demons return to haunt Warriors

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors Super League hopes suffered a setback last Saturday night, as they were edged out by their keen rivals UCC Demons in front of another packed out Tralee Sports Complex. The Demons a s always produced a performance of real quality and with just eight play ers taking to the court, they were collectively far greater than the sum of the individual parts. photos ...Liam Ryan

Garveys Supervalu ‘transforms ‘ every Thursday night!

A Huge crowd descended in Garveys Supervalu in Tralee last Thu rsday night at their weekly ‘Operation Transformation ‘evening walk ..Star Kieran Donaghy gave a little bit of motivation at the start while welcome( healthy !) refreshments were served up by Chef Mark Doe afterwards...Missed out ? Dont worry , it takes p lace every Thursday while the TV show is running. (photos D. Crean)

Michael McCarthy

The Stamp Man Listowel

PERSONAL FITNESS CORNER

Leighton answers your fitness questions

Question:

Hi , I started eating healthier this January as I need to lose four stone and I’m nding it hard to stay motivat ed and stick to my diet. I keep snacking on bad foods and my weight keeps yo-yo’ing up and down and I feel like I’m getting nowhere. Help ... Michael , Killorglin

Answer:

Okay Michael, asking for help is the rst step. It can be hard to stay motivated but once you start seeing results you’ll nd it easier to stay consistent with your diet.

• Firstly, are you sure your diet is right for you? A good meal plan is one with foods you enjoy and can stick to following without constantly breaking your diet.

• Make sure you eat enough. A common mistake is cutting your food drastically which leads to binging. Have enough calories to be healthy but make sure your in a calorie de cit for weight loss.

• Adding in some exercise will also create a greater calorie de cit, help you tone up and improve your health and tness levels.

• There is no such thing as ‘bad foods’ only everything in moderation. Right now with four stone to lose you do need to limit processed foods, takeaways, sweets, biscuits etc.

• Include healthy snacks in your diet to allow you to satisfy your cravings without sacri cing your results for fat/weight loss. Snacks such as fruit and yoghurt, dark chocolate, rice cakes with peanut butter are some good alternatives.

• Feeling overwhelmed? Contact an expert to design a customised food plan to ensure you get the results and the support you need. Never use someone else’s “diet plan”, get one tailored exclusively for you, what worked for them may not work for you....

BEXBLAHFITNESS!

HELLO MY STRONG FRIENDS!

I hope you’re all having a fantastic week!

As January is coming to a close, this week I want to talk about something important.

I know every week I talk about how it’s great to be fit and healthy with regards to your physical body... And it is, in a perfect world. But this week I’m going to focus on another aspect of your health that it’s important to take care of, your mental health and being happy in yourself.

The next time you find yourself scrutinising something that you think is “wrong” with your body. Maybe focus on the person and soul inside your body, other than aesthetics. Being a size 6 or 16 doesn’t determine who you are as a person and how healthy you are.

Like everyone, I’m not happy 24/7. I have struggled with body issues, image issues and everything in between. I have finished school only to come out of two separate college courses, because I wasn’t happy in either of them. It took a lot to get to where I am now. Stay positive, a positive mindset always helps.

When you are stuck in something in life that makes you that unhappy, be it a job, living situation, college course, or relationship, it is

always best to take a step back and put you and your mental health first. Because if you don’t, trust me, nobody else is going to do it for you.

Talk about it. It doesn’t matter to who, just let someone else know how you’re feeling. You never know they might have the perfect solution, or at least they might make you feel a bit better.

Exercise, even if it’s just going for a walk. It helps clear your head and overall you’ll feel better.

If you are upset about anything, don’t try hide it or play it down because of someone else’s opinions. It’s your life and if something is upsetting you, it’s ok to be upset. Once you know ways in which you can cheer yourself up again.

For any of you out there feeling overwhelmed because you don’t know what to do with your life or you can’t pick a college course or you’re confused as to what to do by a situation, remember, no one has all the answers. Not even the most intelligent successful person you know. Everyone just takes it one day at a time. So don’t feel anxious or pressured into doing anything if you feel it’s not for you.

It’s your life, make a conscious decision to be the happiest, most positive person you can be. Try not to sweat the small stuff! Life is too short to have a miserable time because you’re ‘being good’ or ‘watching your calories’. It’s all about balance, you can count calories and ‘be good’ on a night in!

Are you tired of sore gums, ill-fitting dentures, messy denture adhesive?

Would you love to smile and eat with confidence?

Restore your smile, your chewing ability and your confidence in just one day. Teeth in a day is a proven, revolutionary dental treatment for a patient that is missing all their natural teeth and who is tired of wearing an ill fitting and often sore denture.

While there are many options available to people who struggle with an ill-fitting denture, our “Teeth in a Day (Implant Supported Bridges) offer you the chance to throw your denture away for good and feel the benefits of never having to worry about dentures again.

of Teeth in a day

• New teeth in just one day.

• Natural looking teeth.

• You will experience an improved ability to chew. and taste food.

• Retain your natural face shape and smile.

• Keep your teeth in your mouth – not in a glass.

• Speak freely and comfortably.

• Protect healthy jaw bone.

TEETH IN A DAY IS NOT ONLY THE LEAST TIME-CONSUMING TREATMENT OPTION, BUT ALSO THE LEAST COSTLY IN COMPARISON WITH CONVENTIONAL IMPLANT TREATMENT.

• The size of prosthesis within the mouth will be much smaller. Unlike a denture, it will mimic natural teeth.

• Enjoy life without worrying about your teeth.

Who are we?

Located in the heart of Tralee, Bridge Place Dental Practice has been revolutionising the way in which dental treatment is provided since 2006. Principal dentist Dr Colm O’Loghlen is an experienced implantologist.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a a tooth or are missing all their teeth.

Dentistry is in Colm’s DNA. Colm’s father Dr. Colm O’Loghlen Snr practiced dentistry for 40 years in Tralee before retiring nearly three years ago. After studying his undergraduate in UCC Colm then completed his postgraduate training in the UK.

Bridge Place Dental is a team of 16 which includes five dentists, one trainee dentist and two dental hygienists. The Practice is spread over 3 floors, there are 5 state of the art spacious dental surgeries, a hygiene surgery, an Invisalign suite and a treatment co-ordinator suite. Colm invests heavily in the most advanced technologies. Bridge Place Dental Practice is one of only three dental practices in Ireland who provide treatment using a dental laser. Colm has a Master’s Degree in Restorative Dentistry, his passion is implantology and he is qualified to administer IV sedation for those who have a fear of the dentist or to make complex procedures more comfortable for patients.

See what Teeth in a Day patients have to say…

Tom: “At the start I was very apprehensive about doing the procedure. I am thrilled I went ahead with it. I have never looked back since and I am delighted with my natural looking smile. “

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Mike: “I would highly recommend Bridge Place Dental Practice and I would highly recommend the “teeth in a day” treatment. I can go to a restaurant and order what I like without worrying about loose dentures.”

Teresa: “I couldn’t speak properly with Dentures. With dental implants you do feel like they are your own teeth. “Getting Teeth in a day” I feel as though my confidence has been restored. Colm and his team have changed my life.”

Mary: “I am delighted with my new smile. I would do it all over again in the morning. I was so happy to throw away all my tubes of Fixodent! My family said that I am a lot more outgoing since I got the procedure done. I will be forever grateful to Colm and all the staff.”

This patient in his 50's had neglected his teeth for many years and the only option in the future was to remove the failling teeth. The thoughts of dentures terrified the patient, therefore he opted for Teeth in a Day.

Have you heard Colm on Radio Kerry

“Ask the dentist with Deirdre Walsh”

Tune in this Monday and hear Colm discuss all things Implant related.

Bexblah Beauty

HELLO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

I HOPE YOU’RE ALL HAVING AN AMAZING WEEK.

This week I’m going to be talking about something and I don’t really have a title or a way to phrase it. But I’ll just jump in and hopefully you’ll get what I’m talking about…

As a woman, the beauty industry can be a number of things - Amazing, Interesting, A Hobby, A Career… but also - Stressful, Confusing, Pressurizing.

There’s SO many products being thrown at us EVERYDAY to make us look “perfect”, “flawless”, “snatched”. There are hundreds of thousands of Instagram accounts of Makeup Artists who look this way.

Many women “won’t leave the house” without some form of makeup on. Not because they want to do their makeup, but because they don’t want others to see them without it.

I’ve realised many things, that Makeup shouldn’t be a mask or something you NEED to wear. For me it’s something I love doing. I put it on if I feel like putting it on, but I also have no problem going ANYWHERE bare

faced. I didn’t always have this mindset, remember, I grew up with acne - my life goal was covering that all up!

I realised also that photos you see… ANYWHERE, are art, not a representation of being “Perfect” or “Flawless”, because nowadays, photos are taken with professional cameras in good lighting and most of the time there’s at least 1 if not 47 filters on that photo.

I also realised, on the total flip side - that makeup shaming is a thing… “She wears too much”, “she’s not natural”, “she doesn’t look like that without makeup”... WHO CARES!! If someone wants to put time and effort into there face, who are you to judge it? Maybe Makeup is their way of expressing themselves? Maybe putting on their makeup with music blaring is their form of relaxing, blocking out the world. Or maybe they’re insanely talented? Why is that a bad thing?

My point is… nobody should be made feel

they can’t go somewhere without makeup or that they wear too much of it. If you spend your time worrying about someone else’s face, you need to find a hobby.

Just do whatever feels right for you, do a full glam if you want, go bare faced if you feel like it. Just try not to get down in yourself about someone who looks “flawless” on Instagram.

Confidence is literally one the most beautiful qualities a person can have. So once you’re doing whatever you’re doing because YOU want to and it makes YOU feel good, you’re doing it right!

BE YOUR OWN BIGGEST FAN.

I hope you all have an amazing week!

TRALEE ADVERTISER

HEALTHY RECIPES

The next time you’re looking for a new way to cook seafood, consider the past. Retro seafood recipes like shrimp cocktail and Crab Louie have stood the test of time for a reason

CRAB LOUIE

INGREDIENTS

DRESSING

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 3 tablespoons ketchup

• 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 teaspoon Tabasco

• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1/4 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

• Salt and freshly ground pepper

METHOD

SALAD

• 3/4 pound asparagus

• Two 6-ounce romaine hearts, cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick

• One 6-ounce cucumber, thinly sliced or cut into spears

• 4 large radishes, thinly sliced

• 4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges (optional)

• 4 hard-cooked eggs, cut into wedges

• 1 pound crabmeat,

In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the ketchup, relish, lemon juice, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and chili powder and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the asparagus until just tender, 3 minutes. Drain and cool.Arrange the romaine, cucumber, radishes, tomatoes, eggs and asparagus on a platter. Top with large chunks of the crabmeat and serve, passing the dressing at the table

SHRIMP COCKTAIL WITH MARIE ROSE SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon ketchup

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon snipped chives

• 2 teaspoons horseradish, preferably finely grated fresh

• 1/4 teaspoon brandy

• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

METHOD

• 1 pound shelled and deveined cooked large shrimp

• 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

• 1 Hass avocado, thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons canned fried onions

• Toasted baguette slices, for serving

In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the ketchup, lemon juice, snipped chives, horseradish and brandy and season with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Make a bed of the shredded lettuce on plates or in martini glasses. Top with the shrimp cocktail and arrange the avocado alongside. Garnish with the fried onions and serve with baguette toasts.

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

EATING OUT IN TRALEE

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE...

There’s never been a better time to study at IT Tralee

With the opening of a new state-of the art €19 million Kerry Sports Academy and the proposed establishment of the Munster Technological University (MTU), there’s never been a more exciting time to work and study at IT Tralee.The Institute of Technology Tralee will offer over 50 full time undergraduate courses for CAO entry in September 2019. The programmes cover a diverse range of disciplines including Creative Media, Software Development, Business, Nursing, Social Sciences, Health & Leisure, Engineering, Wildlife Biology, Agricultural Science and Pharmaceutical Science. The Institute ensures that its students are at the core of its activities with a dedicated team of student support services, while the town of Tralee offers high quality recreation and leisure facilities. An integral part of the many programmes on offer for CAO applicants is work placement and industry

projects, which allow students to experience authentic work scenarios. This experience results in work-ready graduates.

Brid Mc Elligott, VicePresident, for Research, Development and External Engagement, said this week that the work-placement element of all Honours Degree courses is one of the reasons for the growing interest in attending the institute. “Work experience combined with the curriculum delivered by our committed and dedicated academic team ensures that the graduates of the IT Tralee are work-ready, with over 90% of our honours degree graduates securing work or pursuing further education opportunities such as Master or PhD studies within six months of graduating.” Nationally, IT Tralee is the only Institute of Technology in Ireland to share a campus with a technology park, leading to significant job opportunities for IT Tralee graduates. Pharmaceutical packaging

company Central Pharma recently announced that they are to create 100 jobs over the next five years. These jobs will be based at the IDA’s newly constructed Advanced Technology Building at the Kerry Business Park in Tralee, which shares a c.45 hectare campus with the Institute of Technology Tralee. Speaking on the announcement, Central Pharma’s CEO Alwyn Smit said that having the hi-tech building on the same campus as IT Tralee with its STEM faculty, played a major role in the company’s decision to locate in Kerry.Dr Oliver

Murphy, President of IT Tralee emphasised the importance of the creation of the Munster Technological University (MTU), which will see the merger of IT Tralee and Cork Institute of Technology. For further information about any of IT Tralee’s wide range of full-time and parttime programmes visit www. ittralee.ie and download the current prospectus or contact the Admissions Office at 066 7145638. Those interested in applying for programmes at IT Tralee should do so via the CAO before 5.15pm Friday 1st February 2019.

KCFE partners up in education with the Bons Hospital

On Thursday 17th January 2019, Kerry ETB’s Kerry College of Further Education (KCFE) and the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee (BSHT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the Kerry College’s new Town Centre Campus on Denny Street. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) means that Kerry College of Further Education (KCFE) and the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee (BSHT) will partner in the promotion and provision of education and training in Health Education in Kerry and beyond. It means that both parties commit to collaborate on the development and exchange of expertise in Health Education. Medical experts from the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee (BSHT) will provide expertise to Kerry College of Further Education (KCFE) as “Expert IndustryEducation Facilitators” and where appropriate, will collaborate in the delivery of programmes related to their area of expertise e.g in Physiotherapy, Lab

Technician, Dietitians etc. This is a unique opportunity for KCFE students and one which will ensure they will have access to ongoing expertise within a specific health specialism.

Kerry College of Further Education (KCFE) will, when required, provide Continuous Professional Development to the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee (BSHT) staff and vice versa.

This marked a significant occasion for Kerry College of Further Education (KCFE) as it continues to establish itself as a leading provider of Health Education in Kerry and beyond. Currently courses such as Nursing Studies, Maternity Nursing Studies, Health Care Assistants, Emergency Care Services, Physiotherapy Studies and Medical Over the Counter Pharmacy Assistant, are on offer. For the next academic year, there are plans to offer additional health related programmes from its new Denny Street Campus. By collaborating and working

with local organisations and businesses such as the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, Kerry College of Further Education (KCFE) is in a position to respond to their requirements in the provision of courses.

TJ O’Connor, Manager of the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee welcomed the signing; “We very much welcome this collaboration between our Hospital and KCFE. As a not for profit organization, we’re here to serve and work with the community of Kerry,” he says. We look forward to working closely with KCFE over the coming years and

are delighted to now be in a position to have KCFE undergraduates and graduates in relevant areas working with us here”.

PHOTO...Students of KCFE who were at the signing of the MOU by Mary Lucy (Principal KCFE) and T J O’Connor (Manager Bons Secour Hospital Tralee) at KCFE Denny Street Tralee last week with Cllr Terry O’Brien (Chairperson of Board of Management KCFE) Hilary Fitzgerald (Orthopedic Service (BonS Tralee), Carmel Kelly (DP KCFE).

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JAPANESE BANKING CRISIS

Uncertainty has hit the Japanese banking industry. In the past week, Origami bank has folded, Sumo bank has gone belly up and Bonsai bank announced plans to cut some of its branches. Last week it was announced that Karaoke bank is up for sale and will likely go for a song while shares in Kamikaze bank were suspended after they nosedived.

Samurai bank is soldiering on following sharp cutbacks, Ninja bank is reported to have taken a hit, but it remains in the black. Furthermore 500 staff at Karate bank got the chop and analysts report there is something fishy going on at Sushi bank where it’s feared staff may get a raw deal.

I SAW A MAN WALKING DOWN THE ROAD WITH A WOMAN ON HIS BACK

I said “where are you going?” He replied “Fancy dress party” “What as?” I asked “Tortoise” the man shouted back “Who’s she?” I questioned To which he responded “That’s Michelle”

AFTER HIS WIFE PASSED AWAY, HE STOPPED WEARING HIS GLASSES. HIS SISTER SAW HIM AND EXCLAIMED: “AWW IT MUST BE SO HARD FOR YOU, NOTHING IS WORTH SEEING ANYMORE AFTER SHE’S GONE?”

He said: “What? No, I sold her jewelry and paid for a Lasik surgery.”

A MALE DRIVER IS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE AND THE FOLLOWING CONVERSATION TAKES PLACE:

Man: What’s the problem officer?

Cop: You were going at least 75 in a 55 zone.

Man: No sir, I was going 65.

Wife: Oh Harry. You were going 80.

(Man gives his wife a dirty look.)

Cop: I’m also going to give you a ticket for your broken tail light.

Man: Broken tail light? I didn’t know about a broken tail light!

Wife: Oh Harry, you’ve known about that tail light for weeks.

(Man gives his wife a dirty look.)

Cop: I’m also going to give you a citation for not wearing your seat belt.

Man: Oh, I just took it off when you were walking up to the car.

Wife: Oh Harry, you never wear your seat belt.

Man: Shut your mouth, woman!

Cop: Ma’am, does your husband always talk to you this way?

Wife: No, only when he’s drunk.

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WHY CANT STEVIE WONDER SEE HIS FRIENDS?

Because he is married

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GERMANY CONSIDERS INTRODUCING 80MPH RESTRICTION ON ITS FAMOUS AUTOBAHN HIGHWAYS

Germany is considering introducing an 80mph speed limit on its famous Autobahn motorwaysparking outrage among car lovers. The country’s decades-old motorway network is famous for ‘no limits’ sections where drivers can put even the fastest cars through their paces. But a leaked proposal, drawn up by a government committee on the future of transport, suggests officials are weighing up a universal speed restriction on the roads. Charged with coming up with recommendations on reducing the environmental harm caused by transport, the government committee also proposed fuel tax hikes and electric vehicle quotas to help Germany finally meet EU emissions targets. The proposals are proving controversial in car-mad Germany, one of the few countries in the world that doesn’t impose speed restrictions on its beloved Autobahn highways. The idea - still very much just a notion - would limit speeds on the country’s highways to 80 mph. Proponents say this would reduce air pollution, help fight climate change and reduce the number of car accidents. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman, Steffen Seibert sought to smooth the waves created by the leaked report, saying on Monday that a government-appointed committee examining various proposal isn’t finished yet. Germany could be hit with heavy EU fines if it fails to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and poisonous nitrogen oxides.

SPEED CAMERA VAN PARKS UP NEAR SPOT DUKE OF EDINBURGH ROLLED LAND ROVER IN SANDRINGHAM CRASH

A speed camera van has been spotted parked near to the spot where the Duke of Edinburgh rolled his Land Rover in a horror crash, as the British Safety Council slams the royal for ‘setting a bad example’ after he was pictured not wearing a seat belt.

The ‘Safety Camera Team’ vehicle was parked up in a lay-by on the A149 close to the Queen’s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The brightly marked van had a speed camera pointing out of the back aimed at passing cars travelling along the 60mph stretch of road. It appeared just days after Prince Philip, 97, escaped unhurt when his Freelander overturned after it collided with a Kia after he pulled onto the main road.

Chairman of the British Safety Council Lawrence Waterman said the threat of a fine for not buckling up, introduced as a deterrent, ‘clearly did not influence the actions of all drivers’ and blasted the Duke of Edinburgh for ‘setting a bad example’ to other road users.

UK’S RAREST CARS: 1981 AUSTIN MINI METRO STANDARD, ONE OF ONLY 10 LEFT

There is no sitting on the fence when it comes to the Metro, a car originally intended to replace the Issigonis-designed Mini. Matthew Lynch, who has owned this splendid Applejack Green example since the start of 2018, says: “You get a lot of people coming up saying, ‘Wow, I had one of those as my first car’ or ‘I learnt to drive in one’ – and then the complete opposite reaction; ‘It was a [expletive] car then, and it still is’.”

Lynch confirms that his car is one of the few left from the first year of production. It is also, apparently, “the only one left in Applejack Green”.

Lynch also notes that the Metro “gained a reputation for being a pensioner’s shopping trolley that was only good to rust” – which is quite a contrast to the anticipation created by the advertising line of the “British Car to Beat the World” when it was launched in late 1980.

Of course, that same year also saw the Morris Ital unleashed on a public agog with indifference, for that was a museum piece as compared with the forward-looking Metro. Not even the slightly desperate (not to mention jingoistic) TV commercial could not quell the sense of excitement of this potentially world-beating product.

Metros appeared as Panda Cars in the uber-depressing soap opera Juliet Bravo, and of course the future Princess Diana drove an L.The range was facelifted in 1984, but by that point the market was dominated by the Fiat Uno and the Peugeot 205.

As a Standard version, the Lynch Metro is inevitably less luxurious than the Vanden Plas we featured last year; even a rear wiper and cloth trim were the preserve of the L and upwards. In the early 1980s, such limited equipment levels were par for the course and for your £3,156 you gained electric windscreen washers, a dipping rear view mirror plus seats “tailored in an attractive embossed vinyl”. Only 10 such poverty-specification versions are known to survive – and Lynch’s fascination with the Metro dates back to 2012. “One of my very good friends had two 1983 MG versions, and he let me take one for a spin. Being an impressionable teenager, I thought it was a great little car and have wanted one ever since.” Aside from the distinctive paint finish, Lynch especially enjoys the transmission for although customers were starting to complain about the lack of a fifth gear (and the venerable A-series pushrod engine had been around since 1951) he “loves the whine of the first gear” even if there is “a lot of travel across the ’box between second and third”. Nearly 25 years after the demise of the Metro name, Lynch believes that attitudes to the Metro are “changing now. Most people have good comments towards the car in person though, especially at the forecourt”. The Applejack Green example is “going to be a permanent fixture along with my MG ZT260 for summer use”. And who could resist a car with “seat belt and brake wear warning lights on a 1981 car – way ahead of its time”?

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: BUYING GOODS ONLINE

Question

I have ordered a few presents online. Can I return them if I change my mind when I get them?

Answer

If you bought your goods from a business based in the EU, they are covered by the EU Directive on Consumer Rights. Under this Directive, you are entitled to a cooling-off period of 14 days. During the cooling-off period, you can cancel distance contracts such as online purchases without giving a reason and without incurring charges or penalties, other than possible charges for returning the goods. The 14-day cooling-off period begins on the day that you receive the goods.

The distance seller must repay you for the goods including delivery costs within 14 days of cancellation,. If you chose a more expensive type of delivery than the seller’s cheapest standard delivery, you are only entitled to be refunded the cost of the cheaper delivery type. The seller can withhold the repayment until the goods are returned or until you supply evidence that you have sent the goods back. You must send the goods back within 14 days of informing the seller of the cancellation. You may have to pay for the cost of returning them. The seller must have informed you of these costs before you completed the purchase.

The seller should also have given you confirmation of the contract, as well as information on aftersales and guarantees, how to cancel the contract and a postal address for complaints. If the seller did not provide you with information on your right to cancel, the cooling-off period can be extended by 12 months. Some purchases are not covered by the cooling-off period. These include customised or perishable goods and bookings for transport or accommodation.

If you bought your goods from a business based outside the EU, they are not covered under the EU Directive. For these goods, you should check the terms and conditions on the website of the business you bought them from.

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Testing all makes of vehicles:

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EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES!

FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR

MERCY MOUNTHAWK GO DOWN IN DECIDER:

The u19 Boys A Schools Cup is the biggest prize at this level and Mercy Mounthawk deserve great credit in reaching the decider. However on the day they met a Gael Cholaiste Mhuire AG (better known as the North Mon) who probably just about deserved their win.

The Tralee side, coached by John Dowling who was assisted by Lydnsey Moriarty and Jimmy Diggins, were cheered on by almost 600 pupils and supporters who made the trip to the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght. And while outnumbered the North Mon supporters were also in great voice in the fully packed arena and from the start they were the happier fans.

Mounthawk were put under pressure from the off by their opponents who had four internationals in the squad. The Kerry schools International Daire Kennelly worked very hard all game where he was often double teamed. His scores and those of Leeroy Odiahi and Philip Corkery just about kept them in touch in the first quarter as they trailed 22-14. On the opponents side the Hannigan brothers James and Scott were a constant thorn in the Mounthawk side and every time the Tralee side looked to be making a run the Cork side hit big scores. At the half Mounthawk had battled very to be still in the game and were just 7 behind and scores from Kennelly and Fernane early in the third closed the gap. But in the second part of the third quarter the Cork boys hit a purple patch and hit 10 points without reply to open a 15 point lead.

Fernane, Bowler and Odiahi all hit scores to try and close the gap but they were still 12 behind entering the fourth quarter.

Mounthawk’s quest for this competition meant that they were never going to go down without a big fight and at the start of the fourth quarter they closed the gap to 8 points. A Corkery three narrowed the gap ever further and brought the Tralee crowd to their feet.

Everyone knew the next score was vital but sadly for Mounthawk it was James Hannigan that drained a huge three of his own and set his side on the course for victory. Even getting themselves into foul trouble was not enough for Mounthawk to close the gap and in the end the lost by 7.

This side have been a credit to the town and the county and their semi-final win over CBS The Green will live long in the memory off all that were in the Sports Complex. And with a number of the players underage again next year they will be back for another crack at the big one.

For the record the Mercy Mounthawk squad who reached the All Ireland final were: Raul Venczel 1, Daniel Fokseang, David Burke3, Philip Corkery 6, Aidian Mangan, Cian Devine, Oliver Hart, Tristan Raymond, Stephen Bowler 13, James Fernane 11, Daire Kennelly 19, Zygi Kaletka, Leeroy Odiahi 15, David Goreanskii. The Hannigan brothers combined for 53 points with James on 31 and Scott ending on 22.

John Dowling while disappointed was very proud of his charges. “On the day they just had a little too much for us and they made all their big shots while some of ours just rimmed out. But myself and the coaching staff could not have asked any more from the boys all year and they did themselves and the school proud. We still have the League to go for and many of these players will be available again next season so these continue to be exciting times for Kerry basketball on a number of fronts.”

GAA FANS ALL SET FOR THE NEW SEASON:

Kerry GAA fans will have this Sunday pencilled into the calendars for a number of months as it’s the start of the Allianz Leagues. While the hurlers have already seen action in the Munster League the

footballers will be making their debut in the Peter Keane regime. Pre-season in football and hurling in Kerry are mirror images. While the hurlers would never be expected to win the Munster League the opportunity to play against the likes of Limerick and Tipperary will certainly have brought on the team. Even up against second teams from the strong counties these sides will be stronger than any the will meet in the League. The hurlers are in Antrim for their opener which won’t be an easy start but one they can win.

For the footballers they don’t play in the McGrath Cup and concentrate on getting in their hard training sessions. The management have kept their cards close to their chest regarding their potential squad and indeed said that the League will be for looking at many players and options and probably the performances will be more important than the results. However that does not mean that they will not be going all out to win all their games and will want to get off to a good start against last year’s beaten finalists Tyrone in Killarney.

A lot of the preseason talk has been about the new rules with the 3 hand pass and kick not being brought forward but there will be lots of interest in the other rule changes.

It has been a great year so far on the club front with both Kilcummin and Beaufort into All Ireland deciders while Dr Crokes are only one game away from their trip to Croke Park. For Kerry fans the journey that will hopefully also end in Croke Park begins.

We wish Peter Keane, his backroom staff and all the squad all the best for the new season.

ST PAT’S NEWS:

In the Lotto there was no winner from the numbers drawn 1,11,22 and 26 and the next jackpot will be e4,800 with the draw in Skelper Quane’s bar.

Juvenile Academy: The u6’s to u12’s are back in training on Sunday’s after their winter break. There was a great turn-out but the club will always welcome new members from the Tralee area and if you are interested contact the

clubs Juvenile Co-Ordinator Joe Costello on 087 2593800. At the first session Darragh Sheehan was the stand-out player at u6’s. There were nearly 30 players at u8’s who will train in Cumann Iosaef for the coming weeks. There was also a big turnout for the u10’s with Cian who has moved up from the u8’s the stand-out player. The u12’s are also training indoors from the next few weeks.

The seniors kicked off their football season with a 6-point victory over Ardfert last Sunday morning in a St Brendan’s Football League fixture played in Churchill winning 2-10 to 0-10.

Their next match v Ballymac, which is a round 2 fixture of the same competition earlier scheduled for this weekend has been pushed back to February 24th with time and venue yet to be decided. Celebrating Our Past, Building Our Future – this takes place on Saturday the 16th of February in the Rose Hotel with the tickets costing e15.

KERINS O’RAAHILLYS NEWS: Kerins O’Rahillys’ fifth annual 10k/5k run and walk, in association with PRO-PLAN Property Management Ltd, will commence at 11am on Sunday next, January 27th. This year’s event honours well-known clubman Francie Quill, who’s involvement with Kerins O’Rahillys’ juveniles spanned a 36year period to 2012. The run/walk is an important fundraiser for the club and all indications are that we will have a big turnout on Sunday next.

The u12, u14 and u16 girls continue training at their regular times while the Juniors will be moving outdoors shortly as their competitions start next month. New members of all the teams are always welcome.

The Ladies will hold our AGM in The Healy Room in the club this Friday, January 25th at 8p.m. All parents of girls from U12s upwards, junior ladies, minors and members are asked to attend. Our club is going from strength to strength and will welcome all suggestions. Rahilly’s to host League round: The club are delighted to be hosting round 2 of The National League where our senior Kerry ladies take on Waterford in Strand Road. More details to follow.

Everyone wishes the club’s Chairman Haulie Kerins a speedy recovery as he recuperates following a recent procedure. Players in the Sigerson: The club had a number of players on various Sigerson Cup competitions. Tom Hoare was on the winning UL team playing at full forward in the side that beat DIT.Gavin O’Brien was on the CIT team that went down to UCD. Jack Savage was on the Tralee IT team that ran favourites Ulster University to five points. Both defeated sides have a second bite of the cherry.

BALLYMAC NEWS

The senior team got 2019 off to

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a winning start as they defeated Na Gael 1-15 to 2-10 in the St Brendan’s League game played on the excellent John Mitchels pitch. It is all systems go for the Ballymac GAA Strictly Love Dancing which takes place this Saturday January 26th in the Ballygarry Hotel at 8pm with a limited number of tickets left.

Lotto: There was no winner of the Lotto drawn in the Ballygarry with the numbers being 4,9,21 and 24. E8100 was carried forward to the next draw.

County Final of Scór na nÓg Quiz: Well done to the Scór na nÓg Quiz team who did so well last Friday night in the County Final held in the Centre of Excellence Currans. At the end of Question time, they drew with Dr Crokes and heartbreakingly lost in the tiebreaker. What a performance from the young team comprised of Jared O’Brien, Iseult Ní Bhrian, Darragh Maloney and Maurice O’Connell: A big Thank you to the four team members, to brilliant coach Noreen O’Brien and our hard-working Scór Officer Josephine Fearns who have put so much time and work into this competition over the past few weeks.

STACKS JUVENILE NEWS:

All the underage sides are back in training following g the Christmas break and will train at their regular time in the Mounthawk Gym. The u12’s continue to train in Connolly Park while the u14’s are working hard ahead of the annual Nemo Rangers tournament in Cork. Training for the u16’s starts this Sunday.

The club’s clothes recycling fundraising day takes place on Saturday February 9th with all clothes donations to be dropped to the clubhouse before that date. Scor qualifiers: Four Kerry clubs have qualified for the next round of Scor from the County Finals including Na Gaeil in the Leiriu / Sketch competition. They will be joined by the Dr Crokes quiz team, Sneem’s Michele Larkin in the solo singing who just pipped Austin Stacks Ella Nic Gaghann and Spa Killarney in the set competition.

Senior Scor: The Tralee final of Senior Scor for those over 17 will be held in Na Gaeil clubhouse on Thursday January 31st. Clubs still have time to enter members in solo singing, recitation, figure/set dance, quiz, ballad group, music group, sketch.

HISTORIC NIGHT FOR PARNELLS

Tralee Parnells are celebrating following the club being granted full adult status at this week’s County Board meeting. This is a great reward for all the hard work done by many people since the club re-formed. It has been over 40 years since a new adult hurling club came onto the Kerry scene and the club is now working hard to making their first season at the top level a great success.

The underage academy begins on February with the details of the

times for the various ages available from club officers.

First Ever Scór na nÓg Quiz Ciarraí

- Well done to the Tralee Parnells Scór na nÓg Quiz team who participated in our first ever Scór na nÓg Quiz as a club on Friday the 18th of January 2019 at the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence, Currans. The team, coached by Ger Reidy, was in joint second at the half-way stage but just missed out on a playoff spot. But this was still a very good first foray for the club.

BLENNERVILLE/BALLYARD COMMUNITY GAMES

Congratulations to the U13 Girls basketball team who came fourth in the county finals narrowly losing out on third place by three points in the play off. The squad included, Kelly Fitzgerald, Millie O’Brien, Orlaith Murphy, Kayla O’Connor, Emily O’Brien, Aoife Barrett and Caoilainn Culloo. Big thank you to team coach Sarah Dinan. For details on upcoming events please log on to the Blennerville/Ballyard Facebook page.

CORK CITY IN KERRY:

With the new Airtricity season around the corner Cork City FC are playing two friendly games in Kerry this week. On Friday night January 25th they will face a Kerry District League selection at 7pm in Mounthawk Park. The previous night they played Killarney Celtic at Celtic Park. Also in the planning stages are a game between Cork City Women and Limerick Women’s FC as they build-up to the Continental Tyres Women’s League. Last season Savannah McCarthy and Hannah O’Donoghue lined out for Cork City with Rebecca and Aoife Horgan on the books at Limerick FC so hopefully some of the these players will be in action in this game.

AWARDS THE HIGHLIGHT AT THE TRACK THIS WEEKEND:

This Friday night is a big night at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium with finals on the track and Awards off it. The final of the Kingdom Stadium Novice stake starts at 7.42pm. The KGOBA/KGSCC sponsored Awards for 2018 will also be presented on the night with the inaugural Hall of Fame also being announced. Racing is back on Saturday night with the first of 10 races out of the traps at 7.48pm. The Track is also taking entries for the GMHD.ie Juvenile Classic which starts on Friday February 15th. The first session of unrecorded and recorded trials for this event take place today Friday from 5pm with times available from the Racing Office on 061 448057. Entries are also been taken for the KGOBA Novice 750yards which begins on February 2nd.

RALLY NEWS:

The Kerry Motor Club held its wellattended AGM in the Rose Hotel. The club had a very successful 2018 and it looking forward to the new rally season.

The club committee for the new year is Chairman PJ O’Dowd, Vice Chair Maurice McElligott, Club Secretary Stephen O’Connell, Treasurer Christina Fealy, Marshall liaison Jason Brick and PRO Mike Cleary.

A presentation was made by the Chairman to outgoing Treasurer Noreen Walsh.

The big news this week was that Killarney co-driver Paul Nagle is teaming up with Craig Breen for a crack at the Galway International Rally next month. The duo will take part in a Fiesta R5 having as a 00 Car in December’s Historic Rally. Both Nagle and Breen had contracts ended in the World Rally Championship recently and speculation is that this could be the start of a bid for a return.

The new Forestry Season got underway with the Derry pair of Marty McCormack and Barney Mitchell dominating the Willie Loughman Memorial Race in the Skodia Fabia.

Underage Handball County Champions crowned: There was some great action in the County Handball Championships with a number of clubs providing the winners.

In the Mixed u10 Single Final Clodagh Quirke defeated Aidan Sheehan while in the Boys u11’s Singles Final Allyn O’Shea from Keel got the better of Lispole’s Jaine O’Loinsigh.

Glenbeigh’s Lucas O’Riordan won the u12’s with the u13’s title going to Lispole’s Laim Mac An tSithigh. Eoin McCarthy defeated Aaron Griffin in the all Glenbeigh u14/ u15 final,

The Girls Singles winners were Maggie Quirke at u11, Rosin King at u12/u13 and Sarah Mason from Ballymac in the u14/u15.

The Boys Doubles at u10/u11 went to Aidan Sheehan and Mathew O’Connor from Ballymac, the u13/14/15 title was taken by Lucas Riordan and Ryan McCarthy with the Girls u12 doubles title being won by the all Glenbeigh pair of Clogadh Quirke and Roisin King. This weekend the action is on the 40x20 court and in the intermediate singles quarter final Ballymac’s Clive Counihan takes on Wateford’s Charlie McDonagh in Bal;lymac at 2pm on Sunday. His club-mate Daire Keane is waiting to see if Waterford’s Oisin O’Mahony or Cork’s Gearoid O’Connell wins in mid-week. If the Cork player wins then the quarter final will be in Ballymac.

SPAR 5-A-SIDE ENTRIES OPEN TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS:

The SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme was officially launched by former Republic of Ireland International Keith Andrews and current Republic of Ireland Women’s International Megan Campbell. The fun five-a-side football programme has gone from strength to strength and now stands as the largest primary school’s programme of its kind in Ireland.

Kerry schools have been to the

fore in the competition with 53 signing up to the 2018 edition of the programme. Tralee’s Ballyduff Central NS was the last school to make it all the way to the National Finals finishing a fine 4th in the 2015 ‘A’ cup for small schools. Open to boys and girls from 4th, 5th and 6th class, the emphasis is firmly placed on fun, inclusivity and fostering a passion for physical activity. SPAR, in its 5th year as supporters of the FAI are looking to surpass 2018 participation figures, which saw a record 1,528 schools and 31,728 children don their sports kit to take to pitches and fields around the country.

Registration for the programme will close on February 15th, and county blitzes will kick off at the end of February so act quickly and sign up online at www.fai.ie/ primary5. Winning schools progress from county level to regional then provincial finals, with a lucky 24 schools making it all the way to the National Finals, which will be held on the pristine pitch at the Aviva Stadium on May 29th.

The competition in Kerry is excellently run by the FAI’s RDO Darren Aherne.

IRISH SILVER MEDAL FOR NIAMH:

Tralee’s Niamh O’Mahony showed off her talent in the Antrim Open International Celtic cross country race last weekend. In the event held just outside Antrim the 16 year old was the second member of the Irish u20 team home in the 4km race taking an impressive 7th place. This helped the Irish team to securing a silver medal.

NEW STRUCTURE FOR GOLF NATIONWIDE:

After landmark votes at separate meetings held today, the Irish Ladies Golf Union and the Golfing Union of Ireland have formally approved the establishment of Golf Ireland.

The Irish Ladies Golf Union approved a special resolution at their AGM, while simultaneously the Golfing Union of Ireland passed a motion at a Special General Meeting. In the case of the GUI, for the first time in its history postal voting was permitted, and 292 of the Union’s 395 clubs availed of this facility. 34 more clubs attended and voted at the meeting. 269 clubs attended the ILGU AGM to cast their vote.

ON THE GOLF COURSE –TRALEE

At the Tralee Golf Course the 3 person Waltz competition was won by Declan O’Connell, Jonathan Goodall and Kevin McCarthy. Second was the trio of Kieran Rutledge, Noel Carr and Denis Murphy with Michael Leahy, Patrick Stack and Tony O’Halloran in third. 35 teams took part.

In the Ladies section the 9 hole re-entry competition was won by Mary Murphy, Kathleen Finnegan and Anita Lynch. The Best Ladies team was made up of Viera Tierney, Angela Enright and Elanor Dowd.

10th Anniversary

In loving and fond memories of Jack a devoted husband, dad and grandfather. Late of Caherslee and his beloved barber shop the square Tralee. Who died on the 31st Jan 2009.

Will those who think of Jack today a little prayer to Jesus say. RIP