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    Gardai Investigate Break-in At Tralee Mosque

    GARDAI are investigating a break-in at the Mosque in Tralee. On October 21 between 6.45am and 6.55am, the mosque at Killerisk was broken into. There was cash taken in the break-in. If anyone saw anything suspicious in the are at the time they are asked to contact Tralee Garda Station […]

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  • Brogue Wins Best Carvery In Munster Award

    Brogue Wins Best Carvery In Munster Award

    Kirby’s Brogue Inn has won the provincial category of the Unilever Best Carvery Pub Award for Munster. The landmark bar and restaurant at the bottom of the Rock in Tralee was the only Kerry pub that was shortlisted in the Munster category. Kirby’s Brogue Inn is still in the running […]

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  • Timmy Dowd, Paul Galvin, Aubrey O'Mahony and Eoin Rochford at The Story of Shelby Autumn/Winter 17 at the Brandon Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O'Mahony.

    PHOTOS: A Memorable Night At Paul Galvin’s Fashion Event At The Brandon

    DUNNES Stores and Paul Galvin presented an event at The Brandon Hotel, on Friday night which will benefit his local GAA club. The Story of Shelby Autumn/Winter 17, saw appearances by hurling legend Joe Canning and Paul’s wife Louise Duffy while other brands showing on the night are Savida, Gallery and […]

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  • KCFE Reports 20% Increase In Enrolments This Year

    KCFE Reports 20% Increase In Enrolments This Year

    KERRY College of Further Education (KCFE) in Tralee reported a 20 per cent increase in post leaving certificate enrolments this academic year. The college, which operates under the auspices of Kerry ETB, has recently been granted independent status as the first standalone designated college of further education in Kerry. The […]

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  • Kerry People Asked To Show Racism The Red Card

    Kerry People Asked To Show Racism The Red Card

    SCHOOLS, businesses, community and sports organisations in Kerry are being encouraged to get involved in Wear Red Day, an initiative of anti-racism and education charity, Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC). Show Racism the Red Card is calling on the public to wear red Friday, 24th November, and donate €2 to help […]

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Peter Mark In Tralee To Fundraise This Coming Weekend

Peter Mark In Tralee To Fundraise This Coming Weekend

October 23, 2017 at 2:23 pm 0 comments

PYJAMA parties, bake sales, fancy dress and funky hair styles, it’s that time of year again at Peter Mark in Tralee. The annual Petermarkathon fundraiser is back and coming to Peter Mark at Abbey Court, Tralee from Friday 27th – Monday 30th October 2017. This year, the Peter Mark team aim to raise […]

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Man Found Dead In Boherbee Area This Evening

Man Found Dead In Boherbee Area This Evening

October 22, 2017 at 11:40 pm 0 comments

  Gardaí are investigating after the body of a man, believed to be aged in his 70s, was found on the ground outside a row of houses in Boherbee this evening at around 7.15pm. Gardaí sealed off the area opposite Austin Stack Park and the scene is being preserved. A post […]

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Amy Smith, Lorraine Smith, Brid Murphy and Roger Harty at the Four Corners of Kerry Final Heat held in the Brogue Inn on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O'Mahony.

PHOTOS: Paulie Goes Through To The Finals Of Four Corners Of Kerry Competition

October 22, 2017 at 2:34 pm 0 comments

THE fourth and final heat of the Four Corners Of Kerry competition held by Radio Kerry took place in the Brogue Inn on Friday night. Radio Kerry’s Brendan Fuller introduced the three acts performing on the night; Seamus Harty, Paulie O’Brien and Eoin Herlihy. Paulie O’Brien took the place by […]

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Models on the night: Ava Coffey, Victoria Kacprzak, Fiona Griffin, Christine Buckley, Aoife O'Hanlon, and Arbresha Kastrati at the Adapt Kerry Fashion Show on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O'Mahony.

PHOTOS: Adapt Kerry Fashion Show A Huge Success

October 22, 2017 at 2:32 pm 0 comments

FASHION lovers turned up in droves to the Adapt Kerry Fashion Show hosted in the Adapt Shop at Matt Talbot Road on Friday night. The fashion show was held in aid of the Adapt Kerry Women’s Refuge. Last November they held their first show in aid of the organisation and […]

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PHOTOS: #Tralee On Social Media This Week

PHOTOS: #Tralee On Social Media This Week

October 22, 2017 at 2:31 pm 0 comments

Every week we compile the best of photos posted on Twitter and Instagram about and around Tralee. Here’s what you’ve been snapping this week…  (If you’d like a photo to feature, just tag #Tralee in it and we’ll see it)… Twas a bad week for animals… Tralee, Kerry. pic.twitter.com/Jczp62ip88 — […]

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Top Filmmaker And Rower Added To Bill For ‘The Otherside’

Top Filmmaker And Rower Added To Bill For ‘The Otherside’

October 22, 2017 at 2:31 pm 0 comments

THE line-up for the next instalment of The Otherside just got a whole lot better with a top Kerry filmmaker, rower and comedian added to the bill. Author of the Ross O’Carroll best selling books, Paul Howard, had already been announced for the event which takes place in Benners Hotel […]

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Roger Harty: Why The Mind Loves Problems

Roger Harty: Why The Mind Loves Problems

October 22, 2017 at 2:31 pm 0 comments

I SUPPOSE I should begin with a bit of clarity. What I mean by the mind is the ‘the thinking mind’ i.e. the part of the mind that is involved in the thought process. So if the thinking mind is involved in the thought process then for its very existence […]

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Anne Marie Jones, Triona McCarthy, Siobhan O'Mahony and Cindy Walsh at the 'Autumn Beauty Edit' at CH Chemists on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O'Mahony.

PHOTOS: Triona Talks Tips For Autumn At CH Chemists

October 21, 2017 at 2:44 pm 0 comments

CH CHEMISTS welcomed renowned beauty and fashion journalist, Triona McCarthy, for her ‘Autumn Beauty Edit’ on Friday night. There was an exclusive viewing of the Clarins christmas collection with a discount on the night for the attendees. Triona has recently been on our TV screens in RTE’s Celebrity Operation Transformation, […]

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Elena Buckley, Megan O'Brien and Grace Stack at the Kerry ETB Awards at the Rose Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Lisa O'Mahony.

PHOTOS: Kerry ETB Graduates Receive Certificates At Ceremony

October 21, 2017 at 7:58 am 0 comments

  SOME 620 certificates were issued by Kerry ETB Training Centre for Autumn 2017 and over 150 graduates were present for a presentation of certificates ceremony at The Rose Hotel on Thursday night. Awards were presented on the evening for 57 courses completed both as full time day courses and […]

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New Company To Provide Therapy Through Outdoor Adventure

New Company To Provide Therapy Through Outdoor Adventure

October 21, 2017 at 7:57 am 0 comments

A NEW company has started in Camp with an innovative way at providing therapy through outdoor activities. New Wave Adventure Therapy, is a company run by Philip and Jasmin Stallard, launched this month. It offers an alternative to young people and adults seeking therapy and recovery for a range of […]

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19.10.17 

Lero expansion announced as new member signs €400,000 research deal to boost patient care

The Institute of Tralee (IT Tralee), which was today named as the latest member of Lero, the UL headquartered Irish Software Research Centre, has announced a new €400,000 research programme with Bon Secours Hospital Tralee designed to boost patient care. Pictured at the announcement in Tralee were: Niamh Prendervillie ,Pat Lombard and Breda Doyle  of the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee
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NEWS RELEASELero researchers at IT Tralee win €400,000 contract to apply technology to a healthcare setting -	Aim is to ensure efficient use of resources to deliver a remarkable patient experience -	Lero expansion as IT Tralee becomes the ninth member of the Irish national software research centre-	“Clever use of technology can ensure the efficient use of resources across the Irish health system without major capital spending”Tralee; Thursday, 19th October, 2017: The Institute of Tralee (IT Tralee), which has been named as the latest member of Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre, has announced a new €400,000 research programme. The programme is one of a number of initiatives marking a collaboration between IT Tralee and Bon Secours Hospital Tralee (BSHT) to develop new activities in teaching, research and education. Today also saw the signing of a formal agreement between IT Tralee and Bon Secours Hospital Tralee to mark this enhanced partnership arrangement. Dr. Oliver Murphy, President of the IT Tralee at the signing ceremony said, “The IT Tralee and the Bons Secours Hospital Group have an established educational partnership spanning a number of years. The signing of today’s MOU marks the extension of this partnership beyond education into the area of research and we look forward to the impacts this collaboration will have not just on our respective organisations but on the region in general.”The Lero projects which will run under the programme are designed to optimise patient care at the Tralee Hospital by ensuring the efficient use of resources.  The three-year programme will analyse current procedures for bed management and theatre scheduling and pilot the application of intelligent systems to improve relevant patient pathways. The research is supported by Science Foundation Ireland. “Efficient resource management, particularly bed management, is a critical issue right across the Irish health sector,” commented Dr. Joseph Walsh, Lero principal investigator at IT Tralee. “Clever use of technology such as the implementation of systems of this type can result in the efficient use of beds across the health system without major capital spending. Bon Secours aims to use the benefits of this research across its other four hospitals in Ireland.”“Patient satisfaction is of paramount importance to us,” added TJ O’Connor, Hospital Manager, Bon Secours Hospital Tralee. “We are looking at our processes from the patient’s point of view and working to remove steps in the delivery of our service that the patient would not find valuable.” He added, “This programme will benefit our hospital and staff as well as our patients by releasing staff time for care.”Clinical Director of Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, Dr. Helena Moore, commented, “This research programme will help us to sustain excellence in patient care, as well as confidence in a timely, efficient service for our referring GPs.”Professor Ita Richardson, co-principal Investigator of Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre added, “The programme will help achieve earlier patient admission and ensure multi-disciplinary access to information on bed and surgical resource availability as well as discharge status of a patient.”  The Bon Secours Health System is the largest private healthcare provider in Ireland, comprising five hospitals in Tralee, Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick and a Care Village in Cork.  As Ireland’s largest independent hospital group, Bon Secours Health System is renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare.Bon Secours Health System is a not‑for‑profit organisation with a mission centred on providing compassionate, world-class medical treatment to all those it serves. With over 3,000 staff, 876 beds and 410 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats in excess of 280,000 patients per year and will invest over €150 million over the next five years in expanding its current services.   IT Tralee is the ninth third level institution to join Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre, which is recognised as a global leader in software research.  IT Tralee joins Lero software research experts from Dublin City University, Dundalk Institute of Technology, NUI Galway, Maynooth University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork, University College Dublin and University of Limerick.  Lero (www.lero.ie), which is the only centre which combines researchers from all Republic of Ireland universities, is funded by Science Foundation Ireland as well as by contracts from Irish and international technology corporations.EndsPress queries:Ronnie Simpson, Simpson Consulting PR,E: ronnie@simpsonconsulting.ie; Mob: 086 855 9410

ITT And Bon Secours Team Up For Research Programme

October 21, 2017 at 7:57 am 0 comments

THE Institute of Tralee (IT Tralee),  has announced a new €400,000 research programme. The programme is one of a number of initiatives marking a collaboration between IT Tralee and Bon Secours Hospital Tralee (BSHT) to develop new activities in teaching, research and education. Thursday also saw the signing of a […]

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Dr Caitlin: Causes And Treatment Of Swollen Lymph Glands

Dr Caitlin: Causes And Treatment Of Swollen Lymph Glands

October 21, 2017 at 7:56 am 0 comments

Dr Caitlin O’Connor of Tralee Medical Centre in St Brendan’s Park on swollen lymph glands…  There are a number of causes of swollen lymph glands. The most common cause is infection. See your doctor if you have swollen lymph glands and you do not know why they have swollen, or if […]

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McCann At The Movies: A Return To Form For Lego Franchise

McCann At The Movies: A Return To Form For Lego Franchise

October 21, 2017 at 7:56 am 0 comments

Our movie guy, John McCann says ‘The Lego Ninjago’ movie is an entertaining way to spend 90 minutes of your time… This third instalment in the Lego movie series revolves around the battle for Ninjago City which calls to action a young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along […]

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Eoin, Jenny, Larry, Pat and Kate Sheehy from Tralee. Larry graduated with a degree in BSc. Business Information Systems (BIS) from UCC on Wednesday, October 18th.

PHOTOS: Kerry Students Graduate At UCC Ceremony

October 20, 2017 at 11:01 am 0 comments

GRADUATION season is well underway around the country at the moment. The BSc. Business Information Systems (BIS) Conferring and annual Graduation Breakfast took place in UCC on Wednesday, October 18 and, of course, there were a number of Kerry people among the recipients. The IT Tralee graduation ceremony takes place […]

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Marie Brosnan with Cathy Crowley and Dorota Szosdakows at Recovery Haven's Pink Nails Coffee Morning on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Recovery Haven Paints It Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

October 20, 2017 at 10:38 am 0 comments

RECOVERY Haven Kerry hosted its annual Pink Nails Coffee Morning at its Tralee headquarters at Haig’s Terrace to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday morning. Visitors were pampered by professionals, free of charge, while also enjoying a cuppa and a chat with the other guests. Marisa Reidy, PR and […]

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The Rose Hotel.

The Rose To ‘Rock For Sudan’ As Bon Secours Staff Hold Fundraiser

October 20, 2017 at 10:37 am 0 comments

THEY’VE had an 80s/90s disco night, a memorable Lip Sync event and now they’re going to rock the Rose on the bank holiday weekend. The staff at Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee are holding the ‘Rose Rocks For Sudan’ night on Sunday, October 29 at The Rose Hotel. It’s all […]

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Wind And Rain Warnings For Kerry As Storm Brian Approaches

October 20, 2017 at 10:26 am 0 comments

KERRY County Council has asked members of the public to exercise caution over the next 36 hours as the county is subject to two weather warnings associated with Storm Brian. A Status Orange warning for wind is in place for Kerry from 3am to 6pm on Saturday with winds of […]

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Karen Pullen, Luke Pullen, Sean Pullen and Gavin Pullen at the Open Night of CBS The Green on Thursday. Photo by Lisa O'Mahony.

PHOTOS: Hundreds Attend Open Night At CBS The Green

October 20, 2017 at 2:53 am 0 comments

THE bad weather didn’t deter parents and prospective students from attending CBS The Green’s Open Night on Thursday. Over 500 people turned up on the night to see all the school has to offer. Teachers were on hand to welcome the guests to the school and to show them around. The […]

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Shane Conway gets his shot away despite Jack Goulding's attempts. Photo by Dermot Crean

The Kerry Hurling All-Stars To Honour The County’s Best

October 20, 2017 at 2:52 am 0 comments

THE Kerry Hurling All Stars nominees have been announced after another entertaining season of hurling. This is a not for profit event, organised to honour the Hurlers who participate in The County Senior Hurling Championship, for their dedication to the code, their clubs and to acknowledge the contribution of their […]

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Six Things To Do This Weekend

Six Things To Do This Weekend

October 20, 2017 at 2:50 am 0 comments

Friday seems to be the night packed with events this weekend but Sunday might appeal to sports fans… Friday 1. Tips from Triona…  Well known beauty and fashion Triona McCarthy of the Sunday Independent and TV3 fame is in CH Chemists at 7pm for their ‘Autumn Beauty Edit’ in association […]

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Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing, . Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Meet The Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Contestants

October 19, 2017 at 10:25 am 0 comments

IT’S just three weeks away now and all that practice looks like it is paying off for the dancers in the  Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. They gathered on Wednesday night at their clubrooms for a photoshoot and the sense of fun and camaraderie was evident among all contestants as […]

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New ‘Garden Of Contemplation’ To Be Opened In Pearse Park On Saturday

New ‘Garden Of Contemplation’ To Be Opened In Pearse Park On Saturday

October 19, 2017 at 10:24 am 0 comments

A NEW space created by members of a religious faith in Kerry will be officially opened at Pearse Park on Saturday at 3pm. The wooden structure containing various types of plants was constructed by Kerry’s Baha’i community and is almost ready to be unveiled. The community decided to build the […]

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Teachers Rita O'Donoghue and Clem O'Keeffe with students Laura Scanlon, Doireann Thomas, Marie Blanche and Aisling O'Connell in the polytunnel at the Presentation Secondary School Open Night on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Huge Turnout At Presentation Secondary School Open Night

October 19, 2017 at 10:24 am 0 comments

THE Presentation Secondary School Open Night was a casualty of Storm Ophelia on Monday, but the word must have went out far and wide that it was rescheduled for Wednesday evening as there was a huge turnout. Staff and students were on hand to welcome parents and guardians of sixth […]

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Ciara Tierney (right) from Tricel talking to Darren Holly, Elsa Cenaj and Dona Bunjaku at the IT Tralee Careers Fair on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Companies Meet With Students At IT Tralee’s Careers Fair

October 19, 2017 at 10:24 am 0 comments

REPRESENTATIVES from companies all over Kerry and beyond manned almost 40 stands at the annual IT Tralee Careers Fair on Wednesday. The Fair is an opportunity for companies to network with staff and students of the college, and a opportunity to present in workshops during the fair which provides students […]

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Top Beauty Journalist Set For CH Appearance On Friday

Top Beauty Journalist Set For CH Appearance On Friday

October 19, 2017 at 10:23 am 0 comments

BEAUTY and fashion journalist, Triona McCarthy, is looking forward to her CH Chemists appearance this Friday. The sometime TV presenter will be in the store at 7pm for their ‘Autumn Beauty Edit’ in association with Clarins. Triona has recently been on our TV screens in RTE’s Celebrity Operation Transformation, but […]

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Workers Install New Benches At The Mall

Workers Install New Benches At The Mall

October 18, 2017 at 3:22 pm 0 comments

IF you were walking in the Mall over the past week you’ll have noticed a few small changes. While most of the work is still continuing past Quinlans on Bridge Street, workers have also been adding a few things to the main Mall. A number of bins have been put […]

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Public Information Session On ‘Areas For Action’ For Kerry Waterways

Public Information Session On ‘Areas For Action’ For Kerry Waterways

October 18, 2017 at 2:51 pm 0 comments

A PUBLIC information and feedback session on the ‘Areas for Action’ for Kerry’s waterways will take place in the Rose Hotel in Tralee tonight, Wednesday, October 18 at 7pm. The draft River Basin Management Plan 2018 – 2021 was published in February 2017, for a six-month public consultation period. During […]

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Status Yellow Rainfall Warning Issued For Thursday

October 18, 2017 at 11:53 am 0 comments

A NEW weather warning has been issued by Met Eireann for Thursday and the weekend is looking bleak too. A Status Yellow Rainfall Warning for Munster, Dublin, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Meath will come into effect from midnight tonight for 24 hours. Continued below… Heavy rain is […]

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Tralee People Targeted By Scam Callers From African And Asian Numbers

Tralee People Targeted By Scam Callers From African And Asian Numbers

October 18, 2017 at 11:35 am 0 comments

THE past day has seen a spate of scam calls to people in Tralee and Kerry from numbers in African and Asian countries. The numbers start with +231 or +235 so the advice is don’t answer the phone, or if you see a missed call from a number starting with […]

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Launching the German Night in aid of Kerry Hospice at The Oyster Tavern were TJ O'Connor, John Murray, Gemma Lougheed, Marie McSweeney, Margot McGrath and Nuala Finnegan. Photo by Dermot Crean

Fundraising Night Of Top Cuisine From German Master Chefs At The Oyster

October 18, 2017 at 11:03 am 0 comments

THERE’S a feast of German cuisine coming to The Oyster Tavern soon and you won’t want to miss it. Guests will enjoy a traditional Bavarian menu at the wonderful Oyster Tavern on Friday November 3 prepared by two Master Chefs Liam Mc Mahon and Thomas Kraus. Liam, who has lived […]

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