Issue 33

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Date is set , The Couples are chosen

...for BallyHeigue Strictly !

Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing 2022 will take place at The Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday, 5 November. Following a number of challenging years, the team are hoping that this year’s event will be a brilliant event as the couples have been chosen and are ready to be put through their paces under the watchful eye of Joe Burkett

LEGAL MATTERS CORNER

MIRIAM MC GILLICUDDY ANSWERS YOUR LEGAL QUERIES

David and Sandra are selling their house and hoping to downsize as their children have left home. They are in the process of cleaning, painting, and decluttering but are wondering what else they need to do in terms of preparation of the house for sale particularly from the legal point of view.

When people are selling their home, they might look at the cosmetic issues, but it is important to look at the structure of the dwelling as the prospective purchaser will be getting a structural survey usually. Issues that often arise and can result in a price reduction are defects around the septic tank, pipes and drainage, lack of vents, insufficient insulation e.g., in the attic, leaks, non-compliance with building regulations inter alia. An essential document required for sale usually is a certificate from an engineer that the property is built in compliance with the planning permission if it was built post 1/10/1964 or if built before that date that any extension, development or change of use since that date is in compliance with planning permission or exempt. Moreover, if there is a septic tank in situ a purchaser will require that the septic tank and percolation area are within the site boundaries. While the purchaser will check that the title map complies with the boundaries on the ground it is no harm to check these yourself to ensure there is no difficulty with these in case a boundary rectification is required.

Details of water supply and sewage disposal are needed and a certificate of registration with Irish Water which everybody got first day so hang onto it. David and Sandra are married so they need to let their solicitor have a copy of their marriage certificate.

All local property tax needs to be paid up to the end of the year of sale with refund of overpayment proportionately by the purchaser. A non-principal private residence charge exemption needs to be applied for from the local council where one lived in the house from 2009-2013 with proof of this otherwise a €7000 charge could apply.

A particular area of difficulty recently with the increase in house prices if where the house sale price exceeds what is registered for local property tax and a special clearance may be required from the Revenue Commissioners in relation to this. Therefore, an eye needs to be kept on values to ensure one is in the correct local property tax band.

All houses being sold except for certain exemptions need to have a BER (Building Energy Rating) certificate.

Every house is individual, so it is important to get the legal advice on sale early to go through a documents checklist and make sure the title documents are to hand and to provide your solicitor with photo ID and proof of address along with PPS numbers.

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

Use your Feet, not your Fingers!

Do you have a spare room or property to rent?

Consider renting your room or property to students this year studying at Munster Technological University. The income you receive may be exempt from tax through the “Rent-a-Room Relief” scheme.

Earn up to €14,000 a year tax free by renting a room or rooms to a student from MTU.

Visit www.citizensinformation.ie for further information.

To register your room or property please call MTU at 066 7191685 or mobile 087 1758053 or email accommodationKerry@mtu.ie

Kerry female entrepreneurs urge others to apply for programme to support new rural businesses

Kerry female entrepreneurs are urging others from the county to join the latest cycle of ACORNS - a highlysuccessful development initiative to support early-stage female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland.

The call for applications for the latest cycle of the programme — ACORNS 8— was launched earlier this month by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. Programme organisers are looking for female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland, who wish to start and develop new businesses or who have recently started a venture.

A total of 50 new entrepreneurs will be selected and the free initiative will run over six months from October 2022 to April 2023 with the deadline for applications midnight on September 23, 2022. This is the eighth year of the ACORNS programme and over 350 female entrepreneurs have taken part to date and a significant proportion of these are still actively involved. Past participants from Kerry include: Emilie Mjorndal of Emilie’s Woodfired Kitchen, Sara Ross of FiorSó Jewellery and Emily Brick of Athena Analytics.

Emilie’s Woodfired Kitchen is a restaurant and pizzeria based in Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. It is one of two eateries serving artisanal fare owned and operated by Emilie Mjorndal. She was a participant on ACORNS 7.

Emilie says: “ACORNS is an incredible community filled with strong and creative women. The strength of the group lies in its variety. You get absolutely energized by the interactions and feel like

you could take on the world. I feel like I have finally found my tribe.”

Sara Ross was also on last year’s programme. She operates her firm, FiorSó Jewellery, from her studio in Kilflynn where she makes statement jewellery inspired by the Art Deco and Art Nouveau influences in London, Paris and Shanghai

Sara says: “ACORNS has been invaluable in terms of focussing my mind on taking actions that are going have the biggest impact on my business and profit. Having an open forum of other entrepreneurialminded women who, although in very different sectors, who are going through the same things all young businesses go through, and with whom to bounce off (and test) ideas has been amazing!”

Emily Brick was a participant on ACORNS 4. Her company, Athena Analytics, is a data analytics company focused on the education and assessment space. Emily says: “Being involved in ACORNS gives you a network of people in a similar situation that you can turn to whenever you have an issue. You face a lot of obstacles in business and you’ve a lot of people against you so it’s great to know you have the ACORNS Community behind you to support you.”

Kerry also boasts one of the voluntary Lead Entrepreneurs on the programme – Caroline Reidy of The HR Suite.

Caroline says: “The ACORNS programme acts as a support structure to female entrepreneurs in rural Ireland by giving them guidance and support as they navigate their start-up venture. The ethos of shared learning, supporting, guiding, and mentoring means you are in a safe environment

and have a Lead Entrepreneur and a tribe of fellow entrepreneurs available to support you on your journey. I’m involved for a number of years and every year people compliment what they gain in terms of knowledge, support and confidence. It’s a unique and hugely beneficial programme for any female entrepreneur who would like to grow their business so take the first step and apply. It will be the start of an exciting journey for you personally and for your business.”

Caroline says she is honoured and delighted to be a Lead Entrepreneur again this year. Based on a belief that entrepreneurs learn best from each other, ACORNS is centred on interactive round table sessions facilitated by successful female entrepreneurs who have started and grown businesses in rural Ireland. These are known as ACORNS Lead Entrepreneurs, and they give their time free of charge to encourage and support the new business owners. There is no charge for those participating in ACORNS, thanks to the continuing support of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and

on Saturday 24th September

The cycle starts and finishes at Ballyseedy Garden Centre. There are three routes to choose from to suit all abilities. There are food stops along the routes and a BBQ at the finish. We are running a massive raffle with 1st prize of a €1000 for Adare Manor. All cyclists registered will be entered into the draw free of charge. Guaranteed to be a great day out, so saddle up and cycle west for Down Syndrome Kerry.

the voluntary contribution of time by the Lead Entrepreneurs. Fitzsimons Consulting, specialising in entrepreneurship and growth, developed the initiative. Founder Paula Fitzsimons says:

“What the ACORNS participants achieved during the last cycle in challenging circumstances was remarkable – new sales, additional employees, and new exporters. We are delighted that, through the support of the Minister and his Department, we are in a position through ACORNS to continue to support entrepreneurial women in rural Ireland, as they start and develop their businesses.”

Any woman with a new business based in rural Ireland — or a well-developed idea for a new venture they want to get off the ground — can get more information and register to receive an application form at www.acorns.ie. There is no charge for participation. Pictures attached: Emilie Mjorndal and Annamarie McNally, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Emily Brick with Annamarie McNally; Sara Ross; Caroline Reidy

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

: Students high achiever's in their Leaving Cert results at Gaelcholáiste Chiarrai, pictured from left Oisin Ó Muiri, Tralee, Ruairí Cinnéide, Príomhoide Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, and Eoin Mac Uileagóid, Lixnaw.

ABOVE: The annual National Bewley's Coffee morning in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation takes place on Thursday the 22nd September in Kerry and all over Ireland, the event was launched by the International Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy at the Brogue Inn on Wednesday. Sitting from left Fiona Kirby Cotter, and Eileen O'Connor, back from left Mary Shanahan Secretary Kerry Hospital Foundation, Ita Behan KHF, The Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy, Maureen Cleary and Willie Cleary KHF.

ABOVE: Happy group after hearing Leaving Cert results from friends, pictured after their get together at their former Mercy Mounthawk Secondary school on Wednesday, from left Louis Monaghan, Sabhadh McMahon and Orla Rusk all from Tralee, Georgia Edwards, Brandon and Tawara Fitzmaurice, Tralee.

ABOVE: Gaelcholáiste Chairrai students arriving at their school with the good news about their Leaving Cert results, from left Katelyn Ní Óráin, Castleisland, Eimer Ní Shúilleabháin, Tralee and Aoife Breathnach, Castleisland.

: Students from Mercy Mounthawk Secondary school Tralee, pictured at the school for the last time after their Leaving Cert results, from left Finn Murray, Grace O'Connor, Favor Itsede and Aimee Galvin, all from Tralee.

To help children navigate starting school, libraries have put together a bag of books just for them that can be collected at any library. Each bag contains:

Free books on starting school, making friends and being comfortable to be yourself

A story card on going to the library

A postcard the child can write or draw on and give to their new teacher

Their very own library card and special ‘My Little Library’ cardholder

For further information contact: Kerry Library, Moyderwell, Tralee, Co. Kerry Tel: (066) 7121200, email: info@kerrylibrary.ie www.kerrylibrary.ie

Pick up their FREE Little Library Book Bag at your local library More support: More supports to help the transition to primary school are available at www.gov.ie/letsgetready

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

I am getting married next September and I think it’s time to think about the hair restoration so my hair will be looking well for the wedding photos. Can I get some information please?

David

Hi David , We have had many grooms with us here at CHRC, getting their hair restored for their special wedding day!

At CHRC, we are the only healthcare provider in Ireland with the state-of-the-art ARTAS iX robotic hair restoration device, an advanced minimally invasive hair restoration system that uses artificial intelligence technology to deliver precise, natural looking results. The first step is a one to one consultation with our surgeon to discuss your hair loss concerns. Our surgeon will carry out a full scalp and hair analysis and then discuss the most suitable treatment options to suit you.

The consultation is completely confidential and handled with complete sensitivity. Our surgeon will then develop a tailored treatment plan for you and it will be completely personalised to suit your hairline design. Every case is unique and as we use robotic follicular unit extraction, it allows for the removal of individual follicles from your donor area without a scalp incision. Returning to work the next day is a strong possibility with minimal downtime, swift recovery and no hospital stay required. The minimally invasive process protects your existing healthy hair in both the donor and new implantation area.

Mary O Donnell, Brand Representative

Mary

To arrange a hair consultation with us, call us on 0860786120 or email chrc@bonsecours.ie

Virgin Media 4

Virgin Media Television launched its new channel Virgin Media 4 last week

Virgin Media Four will be free-to-air on channel 7 on Saorview. It could be centered on fashionable entertainment. Included is weekly coverage of NFL American Football, documentaries like a behind the scenes documentary at the British & Irish Lions rugby excursion of South Africa in 2021.Bill Malone. As of the time of writing, it’s not available on sky but I am sure it will be soon.

Reduce your Bills

Due to the increase in the cost of living we are looking at how we can reduce your bills and a good chunk of these are your energy costs and entertainment subscriptions. Here are some suggestions on how to keep on top of them. Change your broadband provider every year. I was paying €30 per month to Vodafone but when the contract was up it increased to €75 per month, so I switched to Eir and now I am only paying €34.99 for the next 12 months. All this can be done online via a simple phone call.

If you have sky TV, take a look at what channels you watch because you may nd that a lot of them are on Free to Air and Saorview. if you are missing some of your programs that are only available on Sky TV. Sky is o ering the entertainment pack for €9.99 for six months on their Now tv Stick Energy costs have increased hugely in recent months and all the main suppliers have announced big price hikes that will add hundreds to people's annual bills. The best way to save money on this is to switch providers. Go to bonkers.ie to compare providers.

This process will take a bit of time but there is a huge saving to be had

Alliance AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...

from The Tralee Advertiser Team and Tralee Chamber

20 New Jobs For Kerry

By Georgie Downes

Health tech company, Salaso, with its headquarters in the Tom Crean Technology Park, has announced 20 new jobs in the area of software development, data analytics, research and development and digital marketing and sales. The announcement comes on foot of investment from the Davy EIIS Fund, which is managed by BES Management DAC, a joint venture between BDO and Davy. CEO and founder of Salaso, Aoife Ní Mhuirí says the investment will enable the business to grow its expanding international client base while partner at BDO Sinead Heaney says they are excited about supporting the Salaso management team achieve their global goals.

Great Success for KSC at The Kerry Community Games

Waste Not Want Not

By Georgie Downes

Over the summer months Tralee Chamber Alliance, in collaboration with Kerry County Council, Higgins Waste, Tralee Tidy Towns, Glan Tralee and local cafes have been working on a pilot project aptly named Cup to Earth. The project aims to put used ground-coffee beans put to good use…namely, compost.

Sean Higgins has coordinated collection from Parkgate Coffee, Yummy Café, and The Ugly Mug. This coffee waste will be mixed with green waste and cuttings and after months of treating the compost, it will be given, free of charge, to Tralee Tidy Towns to use in their town planting projects. What an excellent way of reducing, reusing and sharing resources. The project is funded by Kerry County Councils Community Support Fund and we say: thanks everyone for waking up and smelling the coffee. Or the compost! Doesn’t matter. Either way it’s the smell of bio-cycling success!

“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 !

The Betty McGrath Walk for Palliative Care

To mark Betty McGrath’s first Anniversary, a 12km walk is taking place this Saturday 10th September, to fundraise for the Kerry Hospice Foundation in-patient unit/palliative care.

The walk will begin at 12pm from The Junction Bar Camp, walking along to Killelton Oratory on the Dingle Way, then on to Bunavoonder Strand, Bunahow, Kilgobbin Church of Ireland, Camp Upper, Ashe’s Cafe, Stepping Stones, Curraduff and back to The Junction Bar for refreshments!

Pamela...On top of the world!!

Congratulations to Group Sales & Marketing Manager of the Ashe & Manor West Hotels , Pamela Prendiville, who has just returned from a 115km pilgrimage, walking the Camino Frances from Sarria to Catedral de Santiago de Compostela

A welcome break & reset after a busy summer season!

Wow, Electric Picnic crowds as Dermot Kennedy takes the stage !

(Nearly as many as were on the Streets of Tralee during our Rose Festival ! )

Young Calvin gets the Irish Call !

A massive congratulations to Calvin O’ Sullivan ( The Green CBS , Tralee ) on his call up to the Irish Soccer team training on September the 18th!

Three store looking good after its Makeover!

Castlegregory Church Bell gets looked after!

Supporting 'Brighter Communities Worldwide' Charity

Lovely photo taken taken on Tuesday evening 30th August. It was a walk from Ballyheigue to Banna and back to support Brighter Communities Worldwide (an Irish charity in Kenya). Thank all the walkers & supporters for their time & generosity. It was a great success.

Joan O'Regan

Whats going on

2022 International Children's Games

Congratulations to our Kingdom Swimmers- Lily May O'Gara , Zala O'Connor , Rachel Barry & Laurel Mason, selected as part of the Kerry Team of athlethes for the games ,who travelled to Coventry in August with Head Coach Ger McDonnell and represented Tralee , Kerry and Ireland so well on the international stage

Apply Now to REEDI.ie

What is the REEdI Project – BEng (Hons) in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering?

REEdI is a collaboration between university and industry, with the intent of developing workplace experienced graduates. The REEdI Project is structured as a blended degree, with a duration of 4 years equally divided between time spent in an academic setting and time spent in industry. The student engineer will spend the first 2 years on campus and the final 2 years at a host industry partner gaining the essential industry skills and personal attributes an employer looks for in a graduate engineer. The REEdI framework is initially being utilised in the development of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. REEdI combines an innovative method of content delivery with new immersive technologies to deliver a transformative programme of self-directed and self-scheduled learning for the next generation of engineers.

REEdI Target Industry Sectors

• Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

• Advanced Engineering

• Heavy Engineering

• Automotive Engineering

• Agritech, Medtech, Climatech, Foodtech

• Pharmaceutical

• Electronic Manufacturing

• Automation

REEdI Skills – High Level Overview

Job Title

Project Engineer, Project &

Key Skills

Presentation, Time Management & Organizational Skills, Personal Effectiveness, Production Planning, Benchmarking

Job Title

Calibration Engineer, Test Engineer, Reliability Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Key

Skills

Mathematical & Computational Methods, Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GMDT), Measurement Techniques (callipers, micrometers), Hand-Tools Statistical Analysis, Control Charts, SI

Title

Research Engineer, Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Application Engineer New Product Development Engineer

Skills

Thinking, Benchmarking, Tear-down Analysis, Prototyping, 3D Scanning Technology, Design & Stress Analysis, Reverse Engineering

Analyst, Project Planning Engineer, Sales

Organizational & Material

Title

Biomedical Engineer, Clinical Research Engineer, Device Design Engineer

Skills

Principles of Mechanics, Design & Stress Analysis, Engineering, Biomaterials, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Materials Processing & Characterisation, Analysis, Quality & Risk Management

Job Title

Quality Engineer, QC/QA Engineer, Quality Manager, Compliance Engineer, Validation Engineer

Key Skills

Quality & Risk Management, Sampling Plans, Control Charts, Quality Assurance, Problem Solving, Standard Work, Lean six sigma, Production Control (SPC, SQM, SOPs, Work Ins), Statistical Analysis

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer, CAD Engineer, Materials Engineer, Polymers Engineer, Materials Specialist, Product Specialist, Injection Moulding Engineer

Key Skills

Fundamentals of Mechanics, Design & Stress Analysis, Bending of Beams, Mechanical Components, Mechanical Drive Systems, Motors & Gearboxes, Energy Calculations, 2D/3D CAD, Drawing Standards , HandTools, Materials Science, Materials Processing, Fluid Fundamentals, Pipes, Flow Analysis

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Systems Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Plant Engineer, Field Services Engineer, Operations Engineer, Environmental Engineer, H&S Engineer, General Operations Manager

Key Skills

Machining Processes , Product & Process Lifecycles, Production Control, Flowcharts, Production Control Methods, Standard Work, Lean six sigma, Operational Excellence, HVACs, Waste Management, Plant Layout, Energy, Building Services, H&S Risk Analysis, Business & Enterprise Knowledge, Quality & Risk Management

Reliability Engineer, Geometric Measurement

Hand-Tools Units

Job Title

Automation Engineer, Robotic System Engineer, CNC Machine Programmer, PCB Design & Layout Engineer, Industrial IOT Engineer

Key Skills

Automation & Control, Sensors, Pneumatics, PLCs, Robotics & Robotic Manipulation, Immersive Technologies, Analogue & Digital Electronics Electrical Circuits, DC/AC Circuit Analysis, Industry 4.0, IOT

Island Of Geese In Tralee Opens To Public For The First Time

The Island of Geese site in Tralee town centre opens to the public this week for the first time. The recently completed public realm space which incorporates a contemporary landscaped urban design within the 2.3acre site has been developed by Kerry County Council. The new amenity improves accessibility in the town centre and is adjacent to three urban opportunity sites.

The Island of Geese, Tralee Town Centre West, Urban Development Programme has been Part-Funded by the European Regional Development Fund as a Sustainable Urban Development Priority of the S&E Regional Programme 2014 – 2020 and Kerry County Council, The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and the Department of Transport with the support of Kerry Group. The project

aims to revitalise, regenerate, and improve the urban environment in the designated urban centre of Tralee as part of an integrated urban strategy.

Opening the public realm element of the Island of Geese marks the completion of this phase of the sustainable regeneration of the old brownfield site (formerly the site of the Denny Bacon Factory) as a multi-purpose, office, residential and community orientated mixed -development in the heart of the town centre.

Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy hailed the opening of the public space at the Island of Geese as ‘a very special day for Tralee.’

‘For months now, passersby and local residents have watched as the Island of Geese site begins to take shape. The new linear park

opens up this side of the town with improved pedestrian access for locals and visitors alike and has transformed the connection between the Balloonagh/Bon Secours Hospital area and the surrounding areas with the town centre.’

‘The remainder of the site now offers considerable opportunities for investment and the wider economic development of Tralee town centre,’ he added. Images: Domnick Walsh

Breast Cancer Ireland’s Great Pink Run is Back, even Bigger & Better than Before

This week sees the launch of this year’s Great Pink Run with Glanbia. The now global event, which has seen participants from 36 countries take part to date, returns in a physical and a virtual sense this year – allowing participants to take part in one of the live large-scale physical events taking place in Dublin at Leopardstown Race Course and surrounding areas, on Sunday 9th October, or in Kilkenny Castle Park on Sunday 16th October. Alternatively participants can also take part in a ‘virtual’ sense in their own local communities any time between 9-16th October.

As an indication of the sheer scale of this event, to date, almost 70,000 people have taken part in the Great Pink Run since 2011, raising over €5.4 million euro to support pioneering research across Ireland – The Great Pink Run events are entirely inclusive, aimed at casual strollers, keen walkers, joggers and

seasoned runners alike and are open to all age groups, families, friends and solo participants, who have the option of running, jogging, walking, wheeling, or even scooting over either a 10k or a 5k course.

Registrations for the event are open on www.greatpinkrun. ie and Aisling Hurley, CEO of Breast Cancer Ireland speaking at the launch today, said “We are thrilled to be in a position this year to host our first ever hybrid version of the Great Pink Run – essentially giving participants even more ways to take part in what is our biggest annual fundraiser of the year. The funds raised will be channelled directly into two specific areas of need this year – firstly continued investment into research regarding metastatic disease progression, an ever-challenging area in need of support and secondly, investment in driving progression and speed

of scientific discovery from research settings into clinical trials. Participation in the Great Pink Run event is easy – simply register to take part at www. greatpinkrun.ie, gather your tribe by encouraging your friends and family to do the same, then attend either of the live events* in Dublin or Kilkenny or alternatively do your individual or group run, walk, scoot, wheel or cycle in your own community during the week of the national event (9th-16th October 2022) – and be sure to share your photos, and videos across social media using hashtags

#greatpinkrun, #GPR2022 or #gatheryourtribe

Follow ongoing event updates on Instagram @GreatPinkRun and @BreastCancerIre or on Twitter using the hashtags #GPR2022 or #greatpinkrun #gatheryourtribe

IT’S ONLY A JOKE

BLESS ME FATHER!

"Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl."

The priest asks, "Is that you, little Joey Pagano?"

"Yes, Father, it is."

"And who was the girl you were with?"

"I can't tell you, Father. I don't want to ruin her reputation."

"Well, Joey, I'm sure to find out her name sooner or later so you may as well tell me now. Was it Tina Minetti?"

"I cannot say."

"Was it Teresa Mazzarelli?"

"I'll never tell."

"Was it Nina Capelli?"

"I'm sorry, but I cannot name her."

"Was it Cathy Piriano?"

"My lips are sealed."

"Was it Rosa DiAngelo, then?"

"Please, Father! I cannot tell you."

The priest sighs in frustration. "You're very tight lipped, and I admire that. But you've sinned and have to atone. You cannot be an altar boy now for 4 months. Now you go and behave yourself."

Joey walks back to his pew, and his friend Franco slides over and whispers, "What'd you get?"

"Four months vacation and five good leads...

AND NOW FOR THE ONE-LINERS!

"If a child refuses to nap, are they guilty of resisting a rest?"

"What country's capital is growing the fastest?" "Ireland. Every day it's Dublin."

"I once had a dream I was floating in an ocean of orange soda. It was more of a fanta sea."

"Did you know corduroy pillows are in style? They're making headlines."

"Did you hear about the kidnapping at school? It's okay, he woke up."

"A cheeseburger walks into a bar. The bartender says, 'Sorry, we don't serve food here.'"

"I once got fired from a canned juice company. Apparently I couldn't concentrate."

"I used to play piano by ear. Now I use my hands."

"Have you ever tried to catch a fog? I tried yesterday but I mist."

"I'm on a seafood diet. I see food and I eat it."

"Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field."

"I made a pencil with two erasers. It was pointless."

"How do you make a Kleenex dance? Put a little boogie in it!"

"I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!"

"I've got a great joke about construction, but I'm still working on it."

"I used to hate facial hair...but then it grew on me."

"I decided to sell my vacuum cleaner—it was just gathering dust!"

"I had a neck brace fitted years ago and I've never looked back since."

BODY HIIT CLASSES

Kerryman & BP CEO, Bernard Looney, formally inducted as a Fellow of the Irish Academy of Engineering

At a ceremony held in Dublin recently the Irish Academy of Engineering (IAE) formally inducted Kerryman and BP CEO, Bernard Looney, as a Fellow of the organisation. Mr Looney was nominated for membership of the prestigious Academy in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the engineering profession. A graduate of both University College Dublin (UCD) and Stanford University, and hailing from Kenmare in County

Kerry , Bernard Looney’s career with BP began in 1991 when he joined the company as a drilling engineer. He went on to hold a variety of positions across the company’s North American and European operations before his appointment in 2020 as CEO of the 113-year-old global energy company. In his acceptance speech to members of the Academy,

Bernard looney said, “Ireland has an incredibly rich engineering tradition and I am honoured to join the Irish Academy of Engineering as a Fellow. Solving the energy trilemma – the need for energy that is secure, affordable and lower carbon, requires everyone to work together. Through its work in promoting ideas and encouraging collaboration, the Academy has a vital role to play.”

Tom Leahy, President of the Irish Academy of Engineering, said, “Under Bernard’s leadership bp is on an inspired journey of transformation, pivoting from being an international oil company to an integrated energy company committed to net zero. In recognition of his achievements with bp and his contribution to the engineering profession we are delighted to welcome him as a Fellow of

the Academy.”

The Irish Academy of Engineering, an all-island body founded in 1997 and comprising some 170 Fellows, has a mission to advance the wellbeing of the country by marshalling the expertise and insights of engineers and to

provide independent advice to policy makers on matters involving engineering and technology. Fellowship of the Academy is only awarded to people who have made an exceptional contribution to engineering in Ireland and/or overseas.

MTU and HSE collaborate to Empower Recovery in Enduring Mental Illness (EMI)

Munster Technological University (MTU) and the HSE have joined forces to create Aclú, a new mental health initiative. Aclú is a transformational initiative driven by a multidisciplinary team from MTU and the HSE. The initiative seeks to address enduring mental illness (EMI) recovery using physical activity, nutrition and digital technology. A launch event will take place on Thursday September 22nd from 2.005.00pm at the MTU North Campus.

Sedentary behaviour and reduced physical activity in mental illness arise from many variables, including the nature of the illnesses, the medication associated with them, social isolation, poverty, stigma, and exclusion. Aclú

seeks to improve health outcomes for those living with enduring mental illnesses by increasing physical activity, reducing sedentariness, and improving nutrition with the support of digital technologies.

Commenting on Aclú Catherine Carty, Co-Principal Investigator Aclú & UNESCO Chair Manager at MTU said;

“People with Enduring Mental Illness (EMI) have a high risk of health inequality. As the gap in life expectancy for those with and without EMI issues continues to rise, this is a priority in health”.

“Focusing specifically on enduring mental illness, Aclú seeks to reframe mental health through a pioneering multi-disciplinary approach. Aclú research group aims to demonstrate national and international leadership in mental health through physical activity, nutrition, and digital technologies. Human rights and sustainable development approaches will underpin Aclú.

“The United Nations is clear

that 'there is no health without mental health’. Yet, EMI treatment lags behind physical health care globally and all countries have been labelled as 'developing' when it comes to mental health”.

Anyone interested in, working in or living with Enduring Mental Illness are welcome

to attend this free launch event. The event is hybridboth on campus and online. Book your place today at https://www.eventbrite. ie/e/aclu-empoweringrecovery-in-enduring-mentalillness-onsite-and-onlinetickets-350389172447 or visit www.aclu.ie or more information on Aclú.

Kerry areas coming up short in IBAL coastal survey

The annual nationwide survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) of beaches and harbours has shown Dingle falling to littered status, while Ballybunion and Portmagee are both deemed ‘moderately littered’. Overall, litter levels are on the rise, with only 8 of 33 areas surveyed receiving the ‘Clean’ designation. Alongside its impact on tourism and recreation, IBAL is warning that coastal litter has grave implications for the future of our planet.

The An Taisce report for Ballybunion stated: “A lovely beach environment which was generally good with regard to litter but there were too many food and cigarette related items on the steps to the beach, and along the car park. There were some 'water borne' plastic items along the beach, entangled in the seaweed. A rusty blue barrel bin had been modified with a new lid to accept litter - a good initiative as the 'open' barrel style bins only encourage foraging by birds. The Recycle Units were very freshly presented and clean, with some nonrecyclable items stuffed to the rear. Litter signage 'We all love to Travel, so does Litter, Take It Home' greeted visitors at the entrance to the beach.”

The An Taisce report for Portmagee harbour stated: “A very well presented and maintained environment with colourful planting in the immediate hinterland;

KP Therapy on the street last

Saturday!

Kevin Prunty and his colleague Kieran from KP Therapy had a very successful Open Day last Saturday morning , both in the Brandon Car Park where they were seen tending to a few people from the Saturday morning Park Run and then later over in their State of the Art rooms in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre . Here Kevin announced some lucky winners to their fantastic generous Spot Prizes for some of their most popular treatments

despite the lack of litter bins, it managed to score well with regard to litter - apart from cigarette butts and coffee cups, the main visible items were water-based marine items e.g. fishing lines, nets, ropes etc. Dog fouling signage appeared to be having the desired effect as there was minimal dog fouling; the recycle facility was well laid out, visitor information signage, seating and paving were all in very good order.”

The An Taisce report for Dingle harbour stated: “A freshly presented environment with paving, bins, signage, seating, planting etc. in good order and well maintained. The area along the marina / waterfront was good with regard to litter but the rock armour harboured large amounts of plastic bottles, sweet wrappers and marine related items e.g. ropes, nets, fishing lines. Cigarette butts were pronounced along the kerb of one car park; other land-based items included coffee cups, fast-food wrappers, very obvious levels of chewing gum and some dog fouling. The extensive recycle facility / Bring Centre was well presented, with no notable litter in the immediate vicinity.”

“Unfortunately the improvement observed at our beaches last year seems to have reversed this time round,” commented IBAL’s Conor Horgan. “We had hoped that the decline in Covid-related litter might bring

Summer litter survey – beaches, harbours, rivers

to European Norms

an improvement in overall cleanliness, added to the fact that many who staycationed last year would have travelled abroad this summer. Our most popular beaches are not heavily littered, but they’re not as clean as they should be.” With 10 million

tonnes of plastic ending up in our oceans each year, it is estimated that there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans within 30 years. Research shows a single cigarette butt can contaminate up to 200 litres of water.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

Birthday Remembrance of Ned O’Shea

Late of Tralee and Killarney Whose birthday occurred on 6th September

It’s been the hardest thing to lose you, You meant so much to me, But you are in my heart Ned, And that’s where you’ll always be. So just remember one thing, We are not apart, You’re with me in my memories, And in my broken heart.

Happy first birthday in Heaven Ned May you dance with the angels

Loved and remembered by your loving partner Kathleen, Terry, Marie and their families.

5k 'Walk While You Can' In Your Community

When the remarkable Fr. Tony Coote did his extraordinary walk four years ago from Donegal to Cork – some 550 kilometres – he raised €600,000 for Motor Neurone Disease.

From these miraculous funds, IMNDA were able to hire a much needed fourth outreach nurse to care and support people living with Motor Neurone Disease in Ireland. This has been invaluable, allowing IMNDA’s nursing team to reach more people in the community more often. The outreach nursing service provided by the IMNDA helps over 400 people and families spread across 26 counties. This is the only service of its kind in the country and it is funded entirely from public donations.

So we are calling on you and your loved ones to get walking together once more and continue what Tony started!

Walk 5K While You Can in your community this September. You can register your event online by simply visiting www.imnda.ie

Please help us honour Fr. Tony’s incredible achievement and in turn help hundreds of people nationwide who are affected by this cruel and debilitating disease.

Claire Byrne, Broadcaster with RTE and this year’s Walk While You Can Ambassador will be joining in and asking you to get involved. Her personal friendship with Fr. Tony means she is continuing his fight.

“I will be walking on September 10th September to remember Fr Tony Coote. Will you join me and walk in your community? Walk while you can, where you can! Your support means vital funds will be raised to provide people who have MND with the crucial support and care that they and their families need and deserve. I’ll be doing my bit and walking on September 10th. Together we can make a difference!”

There are currently over 400 people living with MND in Ireland. MND is often referred to as the 1,000-day disease as most people die within 1,000 days of first symptoms. 1

person dies every 3 days from MND.

Lillian McGovern, CEO of IMNDA says ‘The funds raised from While You Can by all the incredible people involved, helps us to sustain our nursing service and grow our outreach care further. It’s so important to keep people in their own homes. They need the care and support of their close family and friends, and they need to remain active in their

community.

Our outreach nursing service, along with our other key supports, enables us to do this. And that’s why we desperately need you to join us this September in your communities, so we can raise the crucial funds needed to continue caring and supporting our MND community.

All the information you need can be found on www.imnda.ie

Tralee by Night...

Paddy Mac’s Pub

Tralee Town Centre

Tralee Comhaltas Begins New Season

The Tralee branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Craobh Thrá Lí, is commencing its new season this month and if you’d like to be part of the trad scene and to play traditional Irish music come along to the ENROLMENT EVENING on Tuesday 20th September between 7pm and 8pm. Traditional Irish music classes will take place weekly for all age groups, including adults. Lessons will be held at ‘Dúchas,’ the Kerry Comhaltas Centre, Munster Technological University, Dromtacker, Tralee, V92 CX88. Beginners, advanced musicians....people of all abilities....are invited to come along. Traditional Irish music classes will take place weekly for all age groups, including adults. Fáilte mhór roimh chách. Over two dozen youngsters/ adults were part of last season’s classes and an even greater number of people is expected for 2022/2023. Several branch members performed wit h distinction at this year’s Fleadh Cheoil and two returned from Mullingar with prizes. Beidh Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann ar an Muileann gCearr arís i 2023. If you’ve a question or require information on classes, srl, you may contact the branch secretary or chairman on Facebook at comhaltastralee, on Phone/WhatsApp at 086 3476537 o r by email at comhaltastralee@gmail.com.

Craobh Thrá Lí musicians will take part in the national OÍCHE CHULTÚIR GHAELAIGH (Irish Culture Night) which will take place on Friday 23rd September.

EATING OUT IN TRALEE

TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR

WHEN SPORT GOES WRONG THE WHOLE COUNTRY GRIEVES:

This week we start on the sad note of remembering the late Jack de Bromhead whose funeral took place on Wednesday after his tragic death at the Glenbeigh Races. We think of his family, relatives and friends at this toughest of times. But a tragic accident like this has wider repercussions and our thoughts are with the Glenbeigh Races Committee, the emergency services who did everything they could, the volunteers who had given their time to ensure that everybody enjoyed their day out and also all the spectators who were there.

The death of a young person in sport is thankfully a very rare occurrence when you consider the numbers who take part in such a wide variety of sports every weekend.

But it does happen and many of us involved in sport either on or off the field have unfortunately seen these tragedies in the past.

We remember not just Jack but all those young sports persons from Kerry who have passed on much too early. We think of their families, friends and club mates. All we can do is to remember them and honour their memory by making sure their favourite sport continues in the best way it can.

ANOTHER GOOD WEEK ON THE LOI FRONT:

It has been another good week on the League of Ireland front in Kerry. It started with the great news that Daniel Okwute, who has been with the Kerry LoI set-up for 5 years having signed from Killarney Celtic, has signed a professional contract with Stockport County.

On the field the Kerry 19’s drew 1-1 with Wexford while the 17’s had a memorable 2-1 away win in Dublin against League leaders Bohemians. The 14’s put in a good effort before going down 2-0 to Treaty United.

This weekend the 19’s are the only side in action as they and they away to Athlone Town FC at 1pm on Sunday.

TRALEE DYNAMOS NOTES:

Tralee Dynamos made a winning start to their Charleville Cheese Premier A campaign with a 5-1 win over newly promoted Castlegregory Celtic. Dynamos goals came from Rob Lynch, Shayne Lynch, Dave Townsend, Nemanja Samardic and Ger McCarthy.

The Kerry Schoolboys Girls League also got underway with the 12’s Boys drawing 2-2 with MEK Galaxy in the Slattery’s Carpets 12 Premier and the 14’s drawing 1-1 away to Mastergeeha in the World of Tiles 14’s Boys Premier.

LEE STRAND U14

COMPETITION RESULTS:

The Annual Lee Strand Milk/Denis O’Connor/Austin Stacks Football Tournament returned after the Covid lay-off with 12 teams taking part. Well done to Na Gaeil (Plate), Churchill

(Shield) and Clontarf Dublin (Cup) on their wins.

GARVEY’S SENIOR COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS:

All eyes will be on the open round of the Garvey’s Senior County Football Championship with all 16 teams in action. Stacks play Na Gaeil on Friday night while St Brendan’s Board face Feale Rangers and Kerins O’Rahillys take on East Kerry on Saturday.

PARNELLS NEWS:

The u7’s trained in tough conditions but it didn’t diminish their efforts. Peter Faggetter and Timmy Sheehan were named Players of the Week. The u9’s were delighted to play on the excellent Ardfert pitch when they took on St Brendan’s and Abbeydorney in an 11-a-side Blitz.

The u12 Girls Blue team had a hard fought County League semi-final win over Cillard while the Amber team put in a great effort in the Division 2 semifinal before going down to AbbeyKilLix. The u14 Blue team took on the same opposition in the County League and the win leaves them undefeated and into the semi-finals this week. The minors are into the County B final and have a few weeks to prepare.

The Juniors are still celebrating the club’s first adult trophy when Tralee Parnells B defeated Kenmare B 3-12 to 3-10 to win the South Kerry Junior Cup.

The club was delighted to see 7 of its u14 camogie players in action with Kerry and they played their final Blitz in WIT defeating Carlow, Waterford and two teams from Offaly.

The club thanks all those who are supporting the Lotto with the next draw on September 12th and well done to the two Lucky Dip winners of e25 each. All support is greatly appreciated.

KERIN’S O’RAHILLY NEWS:

The Town League for the u12’s Girls Strand Road and Kerins O’Rahillys teams commences next week. The u13’s went down to Corca Dhuibhne in their Championship. The club also has girls on the Tralee District squad and in the u13’s Development programme.

The u14’s girls have upcoming games in the Town League and North Kerry championship while some of the 15’s are playing with Tralee in the District competition and in the u15 Development Programme. The u17’s defeated Corca Dhuibhne in their Championship. In the Junior C Championship for the Senior Ladies they defeated Beale 3-07 to 1-03.

In the Academy all the ages were playing and training as they do every week and really look forward to it. The u11 Boys played Churchill while the 13’s made the Shield semi-final at the Blitz in Cordal. The 14’s put in a great effort in the Lee Strand before going down in the Shield final. The minors, in a combined

set-up with St Pats, are into the Club Championship semi-final. Lotto- there was no winners from the numbers drawn 13, 21, 23, 32 with the next jackpot being e3,400.

ST PAT’S NEWS:

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 2,4,7 and 21 and the next jackpot will be e3000.

All of the Academy were in action with Molly Wall Player of the Week at u5’s and Cormac Steward at u7’s. The u8 girls are away to John Mitchels on the 18th. Well done to Cillian who won the u9 Penalty competition. The u11 boys enjoyed their Go Games meeting with Glenbeigh-Glencar. The u13’s went down to Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane in the u13 Central League and then reached the Shield semi-final of the Jimmy Roche Memorial Tournament organised by Cordal. Theu14’s reached the Plate final of the Lee Strand tournament.

The minors defeated Duagh and will play St Pats/Rahillys in the D Cup semi-final set for this Saturday, September 10th, at 4pm.

AUSTIN STACKS NEWS:

The Seniors play their first round of the County Championship tonight (Friday 9th) when they take on Na Gaeil at 8pm in the Park.

The B’s lost narrowly to Rathmore 4-11 to 1-17 in the opening round of the Molyneaux Cup. The C’s defeated Ballydonoghue B. The minors defeated Rathmore after extra time in the new Championship. They will play their Championship this Saturday, September 10th at home to Dr Crokes.

There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 3,4,18 and 27.

In the Underage Section the Rock All Stars and the Academy had another very enjoyable weekend. The u13’s Amber team defeated Milltown/Castlemaine in the Central League Division 1B playoff. The club had players on the Tralee District u15 County Championship side that defeated Castleisland. The 15’s will now turn their attention to the Central Region League.

BALLYMAC NEWS:

Well done to the Senior’s who have reached the Premier Junior Club Championship semi-finals after defeating St Senan’s.

In the Randle Bros Junior B County Championship Round 2 the ladies defeated Annascaul/Castlegregory 3-11 to 2-04 and Fossa 5-10 to 2-07 with Currow next up on Sunday.

The u17’s Ladies are into the County Championship Division A final after a semi-final win over Cromane. The u13’s are Division D County Champions after defeating MKL Gaels.

The club had 5 players on the St Kierans side that lost to North Kerry.

The Academy and Underage sides were training and involved in games over the past week. The u11 Boys reached the final of the Paddy Burke Blitz hosted by Milltown/Castlemaine but lost in the last minute to Churchill. The u13 Boys Blue team went down to An Gaeltacht in the Central Division 2 semi-final.

The club was represented on the Castleisland District team who lost by a point to Tralee District.

The club is looking forward to hosting the Eric Mason Blitz this Sunday with 8 teams taking part.

Lotto: There was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 2,6,23 and 30

ON THE BIKE:

Last weekend the senior cycling action was in Charleville where the Wheelers hosted a two day event made up of Time Trials and Road Races. Tralee Manor West were well represented across the border. In the A2/A3/Junior race TMW’s Joe Roche was 36th and Stephen Griffin 50th of the 80 plus finishers after the two days that also included Vinny O’Leary. In the A4 race TMW’s Shane Courtney was the top Kerry rider taking 10th on GC with John Roche taking 18th place.

ROWERS HEADING CROSS CHANNEL:

The Tralee Rowing Club will have eyes on the international stage this week as Paula Moloney, Jim Breen and James Morris head to Libourne, France to take part in the World Rowing Masters Regatta. In the Pool – Kingdom Swimming Club: The club is delighted that it will be so well represented at the National Community Games Finals in UL on September 24th. The club will have 12 individual swimmers and 3 relays in the pool that weekend.

The A Squad is back training under Head Coach Ger McDonnell and are working hard ahead of the new season.

The club is hosting Swim Teacher training on Friday 16th and 23rd of September and those interested can email kingdomswimmingclub30@gmail.com for details and an application form.

ON THE GREEN’S: PITCH & PUTT: The County u16 Matchplay due to take place at Deerpark Killarney was postponed as a mark of respect to the late Jeremiah ‘Skip’ Buckley Snr. It is rescheduled for this Saturday. The competition in Listowel to select the Kerry representatives for the Munster Matchplay Finals, set for September 18th, went ahead. Tralee qualifiers were Jamie Blake, Tony Blake, Michael Conway and Alan Hobbart.

The Intermediate qualifiers include Tralee’s Paul O’Shea and Keith O’Brien while Tralee’s Michael Creagh will be on the Junior team.

Best of luck to the Men’s Inter-County Championship side who are in Rocklodge, Co.Cork this weekend with Tralee’s Jason O’Regan, Michael Conway and Alan Hobbart on the team.

GOLF – TRALEE GC: In the Lots Furnishings O’Donnell Cup Stroke first was Isabel Mancera Claro while the Stableford competition went to Mary Scully from Angela Enright. The Haven Pharmacy Mounthawk Trophy went to Mary Savage. While on the Stableford side the win went to Anne Rafferty. In the Autumn Medal sponsored West End Bar and Restaurant Fenit went to Donagh Stephenson ahead of Alan M O’Sullivan. The Club Sponsored Stableford White tees went to Kenneth Feeley with Tom O’Driscoll in second.

MAINE VALLEY GC: In the Club Singles the winner was Mike Ashe with Mike McCarron in 2nd. The Division titles went to Kevin McNamara – who hit a hole-inone on the 7th, Michael Harrington, Sean Ryan and James O’Riordan.

BILLY O’SULLIVAN SEMI-FINALS: The semi-finals of the Billy O’Sullivan takes place in Ballyheigue this Saturday (Sept 10th). Tralee GC take on Ballybunnion in the second game after Castlegregory had faced Ring of Kerry.