Vol. 8 Edition 22 : Thursday 28th May 2015 : www.traleeoutlook.com @tralee_outlook GIRLS OF MOUNTHAWK SECONDARY SCHOOL WHO MET UP AFTER THEIR GRADUATION MASS IN ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH, TRALEE ON FRIDAY l-r: JENNIFER CONWAY, DENISE MCKENZIE, MICHELLE QUINLAN, BLATHIN GRIFFIN, AISLINN MCCARTHY AND NICOLE MOLONEY. PHOTO JOE HANLEY 2 8 . 0 5 . 1 5 1 Tralee Outlook Sales: Tina 087 121 0959 or Email: [email protected] 2 2 8 . 0 5 . 1 5 Sales: Tina 087 121 0959 or Email: [email protected] Tralee Outlook 2 8 . 0 5 . 1 5 3 NEWS DESK Phone Donal : 087 0579472 or Email: [email protected] NORTH KERRY HARRIERS POINT TO POINT at BALLYBEGGAN Horse Racing returned to the Park this year for our Point hallowed turf of Ballybeggan to Point meeting. We were Park in Tralee last Saturday as the inhibited by the weather for a North Kerry Harriers Club held a few years so it was great to stage Point to Point Race meeting at the event this year. Ballybeggan the famed Tralee venue. Park is a wonderful natural arena Despite a number of counter for a Point to Point course. attractions, the attendance “We were delighted with the was still quite respectable, number of entries we received something which pleased North which was very high. We would Kerry Harriers Chairman Mike also like to thank our sponsors, O’Sullivan. including Kerry Group, Lee Punters were treated to a top Strand Creamery, Fealesbridge class afternoon of Point to Point Co-op and Griffin Brothers from Racing with high numbers of Tralee for their support. entries for all the events. “We had seven quality races Speaking to the Tralee outlook, on the card and thankfully the Mike O’Sullivan stated “It was weather held up until the final FRANK HAYES (KERRY Group) PRESENTING THE PRIZE TO WINNING OWNER ANTHONY SMART ALSO IN PICTURE IS lovely to return to Ballybeggan race,” said Mike O’Sullivan. MIKE O’SULLIVAN, EOIN O’BRIEN (JockeY, RED RIVER Gold), MIKE O’HALLORAN AND BERNIE HANRAHAN. ROCKIES OUT IN FORCE FOR KERRY Airport ANNOUNCE GREYHOUND NIGHT FUNDRAISER 2014 ResuLts Members of the Austin Stacks Funds raised from the evening will GAA Club took over the Kingdom go towards the redevelopment of Greyhound Stadium on Brewery the Nun’s Field and those present Road last Friday evening for the thoroughly enjoyed the night. Club’s Annual Greyhound Night According to Mary McQuinn of the fundraiser. Organising Committee, this year’s The evening was an outstanding Greyhound Night was another success with entertainment for all fantastic success. the family, a Bouncy Castle for the The Best Dressed competition was Kids and a number of side events judged by Fiona Horgan who is the including Kid’s sprint racing and Manager of Paco in Tralee and she a best dressed Lady and Gent’s certainly had a hard decision given competition which attracted a the very high standard of entry. number of entries and created a lot The Most Stylish Lady Prize was of interest. won by Sandra Leahy while Suchla The Austin Stacks’ Greyhound Night Wetherwell won the Most Uniquely was revived last year and the sub- Dressed Award. committee organising this year’s Paul Reidy was named Most Kerry Airport has released their Speaking to the Tralee Outlook event, headed up by Club Vice Distinguished Gentleman while Annual Report & Accounts for after the launch of the report Denis Chairperson Liam Lynch were keen Barry Laide won the Best Dressed the 12 month period ended 31st Cregan, Chairman of Kerry Airport to build on last year’s phenomenal Dude gong. December 2014 reporting an said, “last year was noteworthy for success, which they did. Operating Profit after Taxation for the successful renegotiation of the the period of €18,895 – an increase PSO (Public Service Obligation) on Operating Profit of €4,161 for contract on the Kerry-Dublin route the year ended to 31st December for 2015-2018. We are conscious 2013. of our mission to increase inward It what was a difficult year for traffic to the Region and are actively the Airport Passenger numbers seeking new route opportunities through the Airport fell -4% on to the UK and Germany with both previous comparative period to our partners and new potential 295,251 passengers. airlines.” However, growth on the Dublin The new PSO Contract on Kerry- route saw an increase 13.5% with Dublin route now interlining with a growth of 10% predicted for 6 x Aer Lingus USA cities as well this year. The airport spent €304k as new interlining arrangements during the year on areas of Safety with Etihad Airlines to Middle East & Security including upgraded and Australia. security facilities, additional Air The Kerry Airport PLC Annual Traffic monitoring and navigation General Meeting (AGM) will be EOIN COSTELLO, WITH PAT & CONOR FALVEY AND RORY LYNCH GETTING A CLOSE UP VIEW OF THE MANY TROPHIES equipment and the completion of held at the Earl of Desmond Hotel THE AUSTIN STACKS GAA CLUB HAD ON DISPLAY AT THEIR BENEFIT NIGHT AT THE KINGDOM GREYHOUND STADIUM recent Runway developments. on 22nd June 2015 at 11.30 am. ON FRIDAY NIGHT. PHOTO BY DENIS WALSH 4 2 8 . 0 5 . 1 5 Sales: Tina 087 121 0959 or Email: [email protected] Tralee Outlook 2 8 . 0 5 . 1 5 5 NEWS DESK Phone Donal : 087 0579472 or Email: [email protected] COLAISTE GLEANN LI RECOGNISE STUDENTS achieVEMents The many achievements of the students of that, in tandem with the usual second level Mr Lawlor went on to explain the reason for the Colaiste Gleann Li were recognised at the subjects offered in all schools, Coláiste Gleann Lí marked increase in enrolments, “Our favourable College’s inaugural Awards Ceremony in Tralee will be enabled to offer modern courses in ICT, class sizes mean that we are the only post last Thursday. Robotics and Programming to prepare students primary school in Tralee that can offer the highest The Awards Ceremony which was held in the for highly sought after third level courses and level of individual and personalised attention to School’s Assembly Hall was presided over by careers in these areas. “Coláiste Gleann Lí will students, ensuring that each student realises School Principal Richard Lawlor and attended by be a market leader in education providing a their full potential”. Guests of Honour Cllr Terry O’Brien, Chairperson wide range of subjects and facilities including a The overall Student of the Year Award was of the Board of Management at Colaiste Gleann cutting-edge Design Communication Graphics presented to Zahra Al Saedi, while other main Li, School Principal Richard Lawlor and Anne (DCG) facility, an Arduino robotics software” she awards were presented to Ellie Foley (Most O’Dwyer of the Kerry Training Board. added. Helpful Student/Junior Cycle), Holly Tuohy (Most The ceremony was timely as refurbishment works Mr Richard Lawlor, Principal of Coláiste Gleann Lí Helpful Student/Senior Cycle); Emma Byrne and and expansion plans for the school have been welcomed the plans describing them as a vote Melanie Smyth (Contribution to School Life/ recently submitted to Tralee Municipal Authority of confidence in the modern and innovative Junior Cycle) and Mistura Oye Banji (Contribution by Kerry Education and Training Board. teaching approaches adopted by his staff. He to School Life/Senior Cycle). School PRO Maryanne Lowney speaking to the welcomed the extension to the school describing Awards were also presented to Luke Stack Tralee Outlook, said “These plans mark the second it as highly necessary given the unprecedented (Excellent Attendance), Tomas Lynch (Exemplary part of a two phased development process, part increase in enrolments in recent times. “Last year’s Attendance), Aisling Quirke (Overall Positive one of the project was completed last summer enrolments were a staggering 200% increase on Progess), Rachel Dunne (Excellent Attendance), and saw the refurbishment of a cross section of the previous year and our recent Open Day was and Julia O’Connor (Dilligence). specialist classrooms. This latest plan ensures an overwhelming success”. STUDENTS OF COLÁISTE GLEANN LÍ; TRALEE WHO WERE PRESENTED WITH THEIR JUNIOR CYCLE AWARDS ON THURSDAY FROM PRINCIPAL RICHARD LAWLOR.FRONT l-r: TOMÁS LYNCH (BallYMACELLIGOTt); RICHARD PAUL MCCARTHY AND CAROLE ADADE WHO WERE PRESENTED WITH THEIR STUDENTS AWARDS AT COLÁISTE GLEANN LAWLor(principal) AISLINN QUIRKE (Blennerville) AND LUKE STACK (ABBEYDORNEy). PIC JOE HANLEY. LÍ; TRALEE ON THURSDAY FROM PRINCIPAL RICHARD LAWLOR. PIC JOE HANLEY The DonaL WALsh Spa NationaL schooL 6K ChaLLenGE There was a real buzz of excitement and challenges for young and old all and anticipation at Spa N.S. last day. The Parents Association is also week as the 2015 ‘Donal Walsh Spa organising a beautiful barbeque on 6K Challenge’ was launched. This will site with teas and tasty treats also be the second year of the event and being served up as well. Ronaldo the whole school community is busy Fanzini, King Of Mayhem will host organising another family fun day in a lively show to entertain everyone. honour of Donal, their past pupil on However, the main event of the Sunday June 7th. “We want to yet day will be the ‘Spa 6K Challenge’ a again honour Donal in a special way 6km looped run/walk starting and and so the committee is working finishing at the school. Donal’s mum to create an event where people of Elma Walsh will yet again officially all ages and fitness levels can come start the run/walk at 11.30 a.m.. together for a few hours, have fun Everyone is welcome to come along and ‘live life’ just as Donal urged and register from 10.00a.m.