Issue 31

LEGAL MATTERS CORNER

Finian was wondering about his right to take holidays from his workplace as he is having difficulty getting the dates, he needed for his family holiday.

The good news is that we have now 10 public holidays in the year including from 2023 the first Monday in February unless that falls on the Friday of the month in which case the public holiday is a Friday. Ideally one is entitled to a paid day off on these days or a day in lieu. Public holidays do not include Good Friday which is a normal workday.

All employees whether full time, part time, casual or temporary are entitled to paid leave. For most employees this would be four weeks paid holiday in the year. If an employee works less than 1365 hours in a year, then it is often calculated at 8% of time worked. Otherwise, it is a 1/3 of a working week per calendar month that the employee works at least 117 hours. This holiday leave entitlement is useful for students as it can often be paid to them on leaving employment at the end of the summer. No employee is entitled e.g. on the 8% calculations to more than the statutory four weeks paid leave. However there is nothing to stop employees having a greater holiday entitlement in their contract of employment. In relation to taking holidays while employers can set dates depending on the demands of the business in consultation with employees and bearing in mind the employee’s opportunities for rest and recreation. This would include family commitments and cognizance needs to be taken of the school holidays and opportunities for a family to go on holidays together. Holiday pay needs to be paid in advance of the employee going on holidays.

Annual leave should be taken within the leave year Depending on your employer, you can agree to take your annual leave within 6 months of the end of the relevant leave year. Any further carrying-over (also called holding over) of annual leave would need to be agreed between you and your employer. If you are sick while on annual leave and produce the medical certificate to your employee you should get alternative paid time off. If you are on long-term sick leave and cannot take your annual leave due to illness, you can carry it over for up to 15 months after the end of the year it was earned. If you leave your job within these 15 months, you should get payment instead of the leave you did not take due to illness.

Law Quip: “The vacation we often need is freedom from our own mind.” – Jack Adam Weber

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,

See www.miriammcgillycuddy.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TRALEE

Photos by John Cleary

ABOVE: Big welcome for the Roses on Saturday night parade.

: Jennifer

and her

in pictures!

ABOVE: They came by Bus and Car but no doubt about it, Róisín Long the Wicklow Rose brought her town with her for support and took over a good part of Tralee on Rose night Saturday night.

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ABOVE: Launch of Honda 50/70/90 and Classic Bike Run on Sunday 28th funding Bike Run from Blennerville Windmill in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation, Registration on the day between 10.30-11.30 the Run starting and leaving at 12 Noon. So pop down to the Windmill Car Park Blennerville on Sunday to see all the beautiful bikes and make a donation to Kerry Hospice. Experience the Best Scenery of West Kerry including Castlegregory, Brandon Point, Conor Pass, Dingle, Menard Castle, and Inch. (Contact Maura Sullivan, Treasure, for more Info Ring 0876441566). Photo LtoR. Sean Kerins,

Treasure, Pat O'Donnell, Joan Devane and Maurice McAuliffe.

Frankie Dettori to ride at the Listowel Harvest Festival

Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori is confirmed to ride at Listowel on Tuesday, September 20, day three of the famous Harvest Festival which features the Listed Edmond & Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes. This will be the first time the Italian jockey has ridden at the County Kerry racecourse.

Frankie’s flying visit to Listowel Racecourse will see him compete at all Kerry racecourses. He rode at Tralee Racecourse in 1998 and was in action at Killarney Racecourse in 2019.

The 51-year-old Italian-born, British-based jockey is one

of racing’s most successful jockeys and recognised sports people. Known for his distinctive flying dismounts, he has won all the major Flat races around the world including multiple Group and Classic races in Ireland.

The seven-day Listowel Harvest Festival runs from Sunday, September 18 to Saturday, September 24.

Pat Healy, Chairman of Listowel Racecourse, said:

“We can’t wait to have Frankie ride on day three of our Harvest Festival - it will be a real treat for racegoers to see such a racing legend in the flesh. Frankie has had

great luck riding in Ireland so hopefully, he can ride a few winners and racegoers can enjoy his famous flying dismounts in the Listowel winners’ enclosure.”

For further information and tickets see www.listowelraces.ie

Tralee and Cork teams take the glory at the Rose Cup

At the GAA Rose Cup sponsored by the Bons Secours on Sat 20th at Healy Park and Na Gaeil GAA grounds, 16 teams competed to win Rose Cup and Rose Shield. There were teams from all around Kerry and further afield too. In the Rose Cup final we had John Mitchels V

tournament

Ardfert, with John Mitchels coming through a very stuff game against Ardfert. In the Rose Shield Final, we had Cordal of Kerry v Douglas of Cork, with Douglas winning out in the end.

Also, our new sponsors, the Bons Secours, donated 2 footballs to all the teams in the

tournament. They were much appreciated by all the Teams. First picture is of David Kelliher captain of Douglas, Co Cork who won the GAA Rose Cup Shield 2022. Second picture is of Cody Shanahan captain of John Mitchels who won the GAA Rose Cup 2022.

Also, with Rose of Tralee 2019 Sinead Flanagan and John Slattery Secretary of Tralee Town Board.

Pa Laide on behalf of Austin Stacks receiving 2 footballs donated by the Sponsors Bons Secours, with John Slattery the Secretary of Coiste Tra Li.

AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS...

from The Tralee Advertiser Team

and

Tralee Chamber Alliance

Meet Rachel, our new Rose!

By Georgie Downes

Thirty-three Roses took to the stage in the Kerry Sports Academy on Tuesday night, but only one stepped off as the newly crowned International Rose of Tralee 2022.

Rachel Duffy, representing County Westmeath, disappeared in a cloud of Roses, gathered round to offer hugs and congratulations, as soon as RTÉ’s Dáithí Ó Sé made the all-important announcement. When she finally emerged, the stunned 23 year old graduate of NUI Galway, was presented with the sash and crown from outgoing rose, Dr Sinead Flanagan.

Rachel, from Rosemount, located in the heart of the country in Co Westmeath,

holds an undergraduate degree in drama, theatre, performance studies and Spanish and was due to begin a master’s degree in September. A keen footballer and traditional music enthusiast, she is currently working in P Egan’s Traditional Irish Bar in Moate.

RTÉ transformed The Sports Academy at MTU with lights and chandeliers and swathes of black, into an amazing, show-bizzy wonderland for the two-night extravaganza as global audiences tuned in from Turkey, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. What a way to showcase our beautiful town of Tralee. Well done to the Rose of Tralee committee who have been working away

two years to ensure the success of this festival and a massive congratulations from everyone at the Tralee

“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 !

Rachel's Dad , Eamon with Colin at the Ashe Hotel ...Westmeaths HQ for the week!

Remembering The Happy Snapper, Joe Hanley!

...Now here's a man who would have loved this years Festival and snapping away at all the different goings on...

Joe would have been in his element as Rachel takes the Crown ...and being from the county of Joe's favourite artist, Joe Dolan , who hailed from Westmeath. Well God knows how many songs Joe would have sang!

How to support your loved one to get a wheelchair accessible home

by Terry O'Brien, service

coordinator with Irish Wheelchair Association in Kerry.

As a parent or a sibling, sometimes it is hard to find the balance between encouragement and pressure when we are trying to get our loved ones to think about the future and where they will live as they get older. While working in Irish Wheelchair Association in Kerry, supporting families across the area; everyday, I am meeting disabled people who are being underestimated by society and also left behind by the national housing crisis. Many don’t know where to go or how to start looking for their own home. But help is out there.

I often meet parents who are so hopeful and enthusiastic about their son or daughter’s potential but the struggle for an independent life can seem out of reach for so many. Many people, not just parents, would like to support their child, sibling or friend to live independently and have their own home but don’t know where to start.

The reality is that housing is a critical issue for a person with a disability. In my work across Kerry I regularly meet people who are living in homes that are unsuitable and sometimes even dangerous for their

condition. I meet people who cannot figure out where they will live when their parents get older. And I meet parents who are struggling to care for their adult children and are worried about the future.

We know that in Ireland there is a housing shortage. But for a wheelchair user there is a housing absence, a complete lack of any wheelchair liveable housing anywhere. This is why social housing is so vital for people with disabilities, because there are no private rental options there for them at the moment.

However, while local authorities are focusing heavily on building social housing, they are not yet delivering wheelchair liveable housing at the rates that our community needs. In 2021 Irish Wheelchair Association was part of a successful campaign to have ‘wheelchair liveable’ needs included as an option on social housing application forms. Before 2021 it had not even been possible for a disabled person to include their disability requirements in their local authority housing application. This is how far behind we were on accessible social

housing in Ireland.

The good news is that now in 2022 all local authorities have new application forms with options to include and register accessibility needs. So there has never been a better time to encourage your loved one to think about their future, the life they want to lead and where they want to live as they get older.

Here are five steps to get started to support your loved one begin their journey.

1. Get the application form: go to the iwa.ie website

2. Get the medical form: (Disability and/or Medical Form HMD1)

3. Ask for help, a lot: Citizens Information Centres have a lot of detail and support online

4. Cover all your needs: If you need personal assistance, contact your local HSE Disability Manager

5. Return the application form. TODAY!! I

Recently I heard Yvonne, a member of Irish Wheelchair Association saying “I actually never thought that it would be possible for me to live

independently because I didn’t have the confidence and courage in myself… Look once you get into your home you get to actually have fun. And it’s only then that you actually relax and just realise... you kinda wonder why you waited so long to do something like this. So yeah definitely go for it.”

Just keep going and finish the job together. You will be glad you did.

For information about Irish Wheelchair Association’s Think Ahead, Think Housing campaign log onto www.iwa. ie/thinkhousing

LIKE TO TRY TAI CHI?

This Festival has to be up there with the very best of them!

Wow, and all of a sudden its all over... Or is it? ....I'll come back to that later. What have we just seen ...probably the perfect storm with regard to the first Festival in 3 years ...Anthony O Gara and his ( small) team have been on pause for a while ...but wow, did they cut loose with one hell of a comeback gig! Yes , we had the appetite for something good, yes, we had the fantastic weather to play its part ..Yes we had the good will of many sponsors .but everything else required heavy lifting by Anthony ,

Stephen, Suzan, Honor and the team ...serious heavy lifting! The Dome relocating to the MTU ...IT WAS WONDERFUL ! I was there , DJ'ing my heart out ! Loads of Entertainment on the streets ...they were packed ...The Mini Dome ....The Park Festival ..a Dream ! Anthony's small team being lifted by an army of volunteers...Wonderful to see! The families of all the Roses being treated like royalty as were all the 33 Roses and indeed all the past Roses who attended . And the TV Shows , yes there

were a few of them ...that’s some media coverage!! No where else in Ireland gets it! Credit in a big way goes to RTE and their HUGE crew ! But really what stood out for me was that it was such a Family and Friends type Festival ...Everyone, and I mean Everyone, was having a great time in Tralee last week ...I'm hoarse from continuously talking about it to so many different people ...and for the future ?? Well , how about we firstly take a little time to sit back , take a breath and acknowledge those who did the heavy lifting... and appreciate the huge economic boost this Festival gives to our town in the coming months ...all that money spent will circle continuously in the local economy for some time yet... And then use this absolute success to support and secure in the coming months , the Future of Our Festival , The Rose Of Tralee!

Roll on the 62nd Festival... (Fingers crossed of course!)... Chris Shortt

Tralee Art Group Exhibition in Baile Mhuire

Tralee Art Group is delighted to announce their "Joy" exhibition in Baile Mhuire Care Centre, Balloonagh, Tralee. Having spent the last two years online to paint, sketch, discuss business and display our works to the public, nothing can match the feeling of physically hanging our works in a beautiful space like

Baile Mhuire and gathering for the opening!

Also after all the lockdowns, volunteers from TAG are back again working with clients of Baile Mhuire as they returned to some painting and colouring. Sparking Joy in both clients and volunteers alike, the clients' favourite

pieces are part of this exhibition.

So you can imagine how excited we are!

As Baile Mhuire must comply to HSE Regulations and Guidelines, the opening was a private event, curtailed to clients and a small number of Tralee Art Group members. To our delight TV presenter and Rose of Tralee Festival host, Daithi O’Shea, happened upon the scene. A true gentleman, he very graciously posed for photos with us making the experience even more special! The exhibition will be open to the public every Monday - Saturday 4pm -5.30pm up to Christmas. Please come along and view the wonderful selection of works by artists and clients. Maybe you will find an original work by local artists that speaks to you or

might make a beautiful gift for a loved one.

For further information please contact Baile Mhuire at 066 7123373

SAVOUR SUNDAYS WITH BRUNCH

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Fenit Poet Lorraine excels at TrócairePoetry Ireland 2022

A KERRY poet, Lorraine Carey , has been named among the winners of the 2022 TrócairePoetry Ireland poetry competition.

The Trócaire and Poetry Ireland annual competition, which this year had the theme ‘A Better Tomorrow’, uses the arts to raise awareness about global justice, ecological and equality issues.

Lorraine Carey from Fenit was named as the runner-up in the Adult Published Category with her poem ‘Days Like These’. Lorraine’s poems are widely anthologised and published. Longlisted in The National Poetry Competition 2019, she was selected for The Stinging Fly Summer School 2022 and has poetry forthcoming in Allium, Howl and Romance Options –an anthology of love poems from Dedalus Press.

Jane O’Hanlon from Poetry Ireland said, “I would like to express sincere thanks to everyone who supported the Trócaire Poetry Ireland Poetry Competition this year. The winning poems speak eloquently to urgent contemporary issues and yet manage to express hope in and for a ‘better tomorrow’”.

Joanne McGarry, Trócaire’s Campaigns and Volunteer Manager, said: “With entries from over 29 counties across the island of Ireland this year, and from as far afield as Canada, Australia, Nigeria and the U.S., we’d like to thank everyone who entered, the standard was superb. These wonderful poems highlight social justice and in turn increase awareness and understanding of the world we live in.

Poetry Ireland and Trócaire look forward to celebrating the winners of the competition with an in-person event, (the first to take place since before the Covid pandemic) on Culture Night, Friday 23 September, at Dublin City University (DCU).

Huge attendance at the Michael Collins Centenary Remembrance Event

James ,Nora and Shameka Coffey from Tralee who attended the recent Beal na Bláth ceremony in West Cork commemorating the death of Michael Collins 100 years ago.

Huge crowds attended this event from all over the world to pay their respects .

KP Therapy celebrate one year in Tralee with their Open Day!

Celebrating their first year in Tralee, KP Therapy is the passion project of Monaghan native turned Lyreacrompanian; Kevin Prunty MSc NMT. Kevin opened his first clinic in 2005 and has been teaching neuromuscular therapy approaches across ireland and internationally since 2008. Last September Kevin officially opened KP Therapy in the

Brandon Hotel and Conference Centre. He was shortly joined by Kieran Slattery NMT and are currently looking to expand the team. KP Therapy has gone from strength to strength over the last year.

By far the most popular services are pain and injury treatments for chronic unresolved issues and Pilates instruction which Kevin says demonstrates the shift in visitor expectations toward the demand for a complementary medical, health and wellness experience. This goes beyond what a traditional hotel spa typically offer. Although Kevin says the vast majority

of costumers are local or traveling from every corner of Munster for our unique treatment approach.

The Brandon hotel actually provided the first hotel therapy rooms as part of the hospitality experience over 60 years ago and we like to think we are continuing this innovation today.

To mark the occasion KP Therapy are holding an open day on Saturday the 3rd of September, with spot prizes, tours and free consultations on the day, why not drop in and say hello.

People of Kerry, let's all Pedal for Grace!

We would love for the people of Kerry to cycle in support of NCBI at the Pedal for Grace event on September 10th 2022.

Grace O’Sullivan is 12 years old and she has a visual impairment called Stargardt disease, which causes progressive sight loss. Grace’s mam Mary O’Sullivan said: ‘NCBI helped Grace to become confident and independent as she goes through different stages of life.

Our family have decided to hold a charity cycle to show our appreciation and give something back to help others in the same situation.’The event will kick off at the Firies Community Centre, Church Road, Firies, Co. Kerry. Registration for Pedal for Grace can be done on the NCBI website event page in advance of the event or can

be completed on the day of the event from 8.30am onwards.

Those who fundraise €100 or more for the event will receive a free cycling jersey and no registration fee will be required.

*All cyclists must wear helmets.

Otherwise, you can choose to take part in one of two events: 9.30am – 60km cycle of the Killorglin Loop – Registration fee is €30

10.30am – 10km cycle loop –Registration fee is €10 Music and more fun will be available at Henderson’s Bar following the cycles.

People who wish to register for Grace’s big day can do so on the Pedal for Grace event page.

Kerry Samaritans presented with Cycle funds

Bridie O Callaghan amd Michael Mannix present Jan Rice of Kerry Samaritans with a large cheque after the recent successful Charity cycle that took place recently on a wonderful Summers Day from John Mitchels GAA club along the Dingle Peninsula .

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Wednesday

Tralee Pipe Band Hall, Matt Talbot Road, Tralee 9am & 10:30 am 5pm & 6:30pm

Thursday

& Leisure Park, Tralee 9am & 10:30am 5pm & 6:30pm Friday

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

IT’S ONLY A JOKE

AS I SUSPECTED, SOMEONE HAS BEEN ADDING SOIL TO MY GARDEN...

The plot thickens.

MY FRIEND COULDN’T AFFORD TO PAY HIS WATER BILL.

I sent him a “Get well soon” card

IT’S A 5 MINUTE WALK FROM MY HOUSE TO THE BAR, BUT A 45 MINUTE WALK FROM THE BAR TO MY HOUSE...

The difference is staggering

TRUMP AND HIS FAMILY ARE TRAVELLING IN A PLANE.

Trump decides to drop a 100 dollar note from the plane. His wife asks what he is doing. His reply is “I want to make an American happy”

His wife replies back “Why don’t you drop ten 10 dollar notes and make ten Americans happy?” Their daughter gives a suggestion “Why don’t you drop hundred 1 dollar notes and make hundred Americans happy?”

The pilot overhears their conversation and gives his own suggestion on the matter. and says to Trump

“Why don’t you drop yourself from the plane and make all Americans happy?”

FATHER LOOKS HARD AT HIS TEENAGE SON AND SAYS,

“JAMES, YOU’VE BEEN ADOPTED.”

James jumps up, “Adopted! I knew it! I want to meet my biological parents!” Father laughs, “No no, James, we are your biological parents. But you need to get packing, your adoptive ones will be here in an hour.”

THE DOCTOR

SAYS The doctor says,

“Larry, everything looks great. How are you doing mentally and emotionally?

Are you at peace with God?”

Larry replies, “God and I are tight. He knows I have poor eyesight, so He’s fixed it so when I get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, poof! The light goes on. When I’m done, poof! The light goes off.”

“Wow, that’s incredible,” the doctor says. A little later in the day, the doctor calls Larry’s wife. “Bonnie,” he says, “Larry is doing fine! But I had to call you because I’m in awe of his relationship with God. Is it true that he gets up during the night, and poof, the light goes on in the bathroom, and when he’s done, poof, the light goes off?”

“Oh, no,” exclaims Bonnie. “He’s peeing in the refrigerator again!”

A MAN DECIDES TO GO TO A BAR WHERE HE SEES A BLONDE WOMAN.

Conversation begins and the two hit it off. The blonde eventually asks the man when his birthday is.

“March 1st,” the man replies. Suddenly, the blonde gets up and stomps around the bar before coming back to her seat.

“So when is your birthday?” the woman again asks. Not being too phased by this odd behavior, the man again answers “March 1st.” Again, the blonde woman stomps around the bar, this time louder and longer.

When back at her seat, she angrily demands, “Are you going to tell me your birthday, or are you just going to keep telling me to march around the damn bar again?

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TALKING SPORT WITH THE TRALEE ADVERTISER

FAI NATIONAl P.R.O. OF THE YEAR

ROSE CUP A HUGE SUCCESS:

From the u9 and u10 girl’s Blitz where 8 teams from the KSBGL clubs took part to the visit of the Roses and the Escorts to Tralee Dynamos, where their dresses, suits and high heels didn’t stop them kicking a ball around, to the competition and finally the taking part by the Kerry u13 Girls in the Festival Parade and the presentation of the Cup to Cork and the Shield to South Tipperary on Stage the 2022 Rose Cup was a resounding success.

From a Kerry point of view they drew 1-1 with Clare and 0-0 with eventual runnersup MGL North from Dublin before a 2-0 loss to Cork saw them finish 3rd in their Group. They bounced back with a 2-0 win over West Cork which saw them reach the Shield Final. This was a cracker with Kerry scoring first and last but South Tipp had hit three in between to see the Kerry girls, under head coach Siobhan Cushen take home the silver medals.

TRALEE TEAM WILL CHERISH THE CHILDREN’S GAMES EXPERIENCE: The latest group of athletes to represent Tralee at the International Children’s Games in Coventry will have made memories for life.

Represented in basketball, swimming and on the track all the athletes put in a great effort led by Kieran Keane who brought home a silver medal in the shot-putt. The young Lispole man was beaming when he was on the podium with his family in the crowd. In the heat wave over 1500 athletes from 80 cities and 35 countries from around the world took part this year, the first time since the Covid pandemic enforced break.

Tralee ICG Chair Mike Culloty and all those involved in taking a team to the 16th games deserve great credit in giving so many young sports persons memories for life than they described as being “10 out of 10”.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SEMI-FINAL STAGE:

In the Kerry Petroleum Senior Club championship this Sunday at 6pm in Spa Kerins O’Rahillys will be the visitors while Dingle go to Templenoe.

At the other end of the competition Stacks loss to Dr Crokes means they are in a relegation battle with Kenmare Shamrocks, resulting in the loss of their senior status for one of them, later in the year unless one or both reach the County Championship final.

There are no Tralee teams in the Intermediate quarter finals, in the relegation play-offs or in the Junior Club Championship.

In the Junior Premier Club Championship Ballymac are at home to St Senans this Saturday at 6pm. The other quarter finals are Annascual v Fossa, Listry against Ballyduff and Skellig Rangers taking on Ardfert.

St Pat/Blennerville take on St Michaels Foilmore in the Relegation play-off Round 1. The game is on in JP O’Sullivan Park at 2.30pm this Sunday.

ST PAT’S NEWS:

Lotto- There was no winner from the numbers drawn 5,23,24,28 and the next Jackpot will be e2800. Members are also reminded that club registration is now overdue and forms should be completed on www.foireann.ie

There was a great turn-out for the Academy and they will be back in action this Sunday. Well done to those selected as Players of the Week. Four u7’s teams played Na Gaeil while the u8/ u10 girls welcomed Annascaul, Dingle and Castlegregory. The u11 boys played Churchill and take on An Ghaeltacht in the Central Region this week.

The u13’s are busy at the moment in the Central League and the B’s also took part in football’s Rose Cup against St Senan’s, Laune Rangers and Douglas who won the Shield.

Club Shorts: Well done to Mary Kate O’Shea who was Rosebud to the Derry Rose this year. Congratulations to Cathal Moriarty who was a selector with KY Boston who won their Championship. Also the club is delighted that Dr Patricia Sheehan will finally collect her Kerry Person of the Year at the Green Isle Hotel in Dublin, two years after being named the winner.

PARNELL’S NEWS: Congratulations to Lilly McDonald and Hannah Hobbert who were Rosebuds at the Festival this week.

The u7’s were back on the familiar ground of Caherslee and put in a great session. Well done to the recent Players of the Week – Fionn Hegarty, James Higgins O’Sullivan, Aidan Kelly and Darragh Moriarty. The u8’s and u10 camogie girls took on their Abbeykillix counterparts and both sides showed some great skills.

The u9’s enjoyed their three 11-a-side games against Kilmoyley who hosted, Abbeydorney and St Brendan’s. The u14 Amber team had a great win against Killarney winning a cracking game 3-03 to 3-01.

The u15 Boys took on Ballyduff in their County League final played in Abbeydorey and took a narrow win 2-11 to 2-09.

The club thanks all those who supported the Buster Race fundraiser at the Kingdom Greyhound track. Well done to Rose Horgan who held the winning ticket and to Carmel Spring and Mikey McCarthy who were the Best Dressed Lady and Gent.

KERINS O’RAHILLYS NEWS:

Looking at some of the underage action and the u13 Girls have qualified for their Championship final defeating Na Gaeil in the semi-final. The final is due to be played on September 4th. The u13 Munster PDP Blitz will take place in Mallow this Saturday.

In the u15’s the girls were due to play their semi-final against Laune Rangers

in mid-week and we will have the result next week. The u17 girls were also due to play in mid-week.

Applications are open for the LGFA ‘BUA’ – Believe Unlock Potential Achieve’ programme aimed at females ages 16’s to 19’s which commences in September and runs until March. Details are available from the club.

There was plenty of action in the Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre sponsored Academy at all age groups. And the u13 Boys enjoyed their experience in the Rose Cup putting in some great performances. The minor combination with St Pats are preparing for their Club Championship which begins in early September. Lotto – there was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 7, 18, 24 and 25 and the next jackpot will be e3200.

AUSTIN STACKS NOTES:

The Rock All Stars continue their training this Sunday morning at 11amand are looking forward to their trip to Croke Park for an Invitational Day.

The Academy players were out in force with many of the teams playing challenge games. The u9’s will also be heading to the St Finbarr’s Tournament in Cork later in the season.

On the field the Amber team were unlucky to go down to Milltown/ Castlemaine 4-04 to 2-12 in the Central League. Team Black also went down narrowly to the same opposition. The u13’s were delighted to be in the Bon Secours Hospital sponsored Rose Cup and the 32 players enjoyed their games. The u14’s are looking forward to the Lee Strand Tournament on September 3rd.

Well done to the club’s players who were on the Tralee District side who won their 3rd game to qualify for the County Championship semi-final against East Kerry.

The minors are looking forward to their Club Championship which will begin Saturday week when the boys travel to Rathmore.

Lotto – there was no winner of the Lotto from the numbers drawn 3, 17, 25 and 27 and the next jackpot will be e2050.

SCOR COMPETITIONS:

With the summer fast coming to an end clubs are asked to begin thinking about their entries into the various Scor competitions.

IN THE WATER:

With the changeable weather conditions the Summer World Series of Swim date are fluid. The one that was planned for last Wednesday did not go ahead due to windy conditions.

The next swim is planned for Friday September 2nd but the organisers might get another one in should they see a good spell of weather.

In the 6th Round Swim Gerard Pierse was the fastest in 16.33 ahead of Eoin Cahill (16.40) and Matt O’Regan (17.04).

The Handicap Result saw Deirdre O’Shea take the win with Ed Murphy in second and Alan Murphy in third.

IN THE RING:

Tralee Boxing Club will start off the 202223 season on September 5th will its full schedule of classes. The first registration night is that Monday night, the 5th, with parents and boxers asked to arrive in time to complete the formalities with registration the same as last season –e20 per boxer or e50 for a family. Well done to the club’s former member Jamesie Casey, now with Killarney,

on his superb silver medal in the European Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Championship in Turkey with Team Ireland.

The officers wish to thank Liam and all the staff at Garvey’s Supervalu Tralee for facilitating the clubs very successful flag day last week.

Finally, Saturday 27th August is International Boxing Day. If you are feeling inspired to celebrate the day, check out our Facebook page, Tralee Boxing Club 22 to find out more about what we do.

ON THE GREENS – PITCH & PUTT: Tralee Scratch Cup: Great credit goes to all involved in making the Tralee P&P Club Scratch Cup such a huge success. On the course the results saw John Walsh from the Collins club take the senior win from Bishopstown Bryan Delaney and Deerpark’s John McGrath. Tralee’s Alan Hobbert took the final 18 prize.

In the Intermediate section there was success for the host club with Rodger Guthrie taking the title ahead of Celly Ryan and Cian O’Callaghan taking the Final 18 prize.

The Junior title also went to Tralee with Mark O’Regan taking the title ahead of his club mate Stephen Brown and Noel Lee from Castleisland winning the Final 18 prize.

The Ladies 0-10 went to Castleisland’s Julianne Broderick with the 10+ prize going to Tralee’s Lisa O’Connor. There were further celebrations for the Tralee club when Sean O’Leary hit a Hole in One on the 9th.

Kerry Pitch & Putt News: There was delight when Kerry captured a 3rd consecutive National u16 Inter-County title with the Kerry Gold team winning on home turf on the Deerpark club in Killarney. In the individual event Ajay Barrett took the individual u16 Strokeplay honours.

In the Girls competition Sophie Moynihan was pipped by defending champion Sarah Cooney from Seapoint. Both of these girls are enjoying some great battles at the highest levels of the game.

In the St Annes Scratch Cup Deerpark’s Damiem Fleming finished second overall.

GOLF RESULTS: TRALEE GC:

The Festival Fourball sponsored by DCS Group was won by Daniel Clair and Derek Slattery ahead of Andy and Ambrose Purcell and Ryan Meagher and Myles Halpin.

The Club sponsored Blue and Green Singles Stableford was won by Eamonn O’Sullivan (Blue tees) from Jack O’Driscoll and Mike Halloran.

In the Ladies section on Wednesday Liz Grey was the winner ahead of Mary Dowling while on Sunday Pearl McGillicuddy took the win with Angela Deenihan in second.

MAINE VALLEY: The qualifiers for the Holmpatrick Cup Fourball were Declan Raggett and Francis Fitzgerald whose better Back 9 sees them go on to represent the club in Adare in the Final. There was hard luck to Seamus Mannix and Shane Flynn who also ended on 48 points only going down on count-back. Well done to James Lynch who won the Puck Fair Open Singles.

Tralee by Night...

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EATING OUT IN TRALEE

ABOVE: Ita Behan, Tralee, sitting third from right of picture presented a cheque of 6,690 EURO to Maura Sullivan treasure Kerry Hospice Foundation, proceeds of a Half Marathon by the family on Ballyheigue strand in memory of her husband who died recently. sitting from left Darel Behan, Maura Sullivan KHF, Ita Behan, and Aine Moriarty CMM3, back from left Margaret Crean KHF, Caitriona Behan, Damien Behan, and Bridie O'Connor KHF, children in front left Amelia Behan and Bob Small, on right Isobel Behan and Charlie Small. Picture- John Cleary

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