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  • Lee Axworthy. Photo by Adam Kowalczyk

    Goalkeeper Signs On For Another Season At Kerry FC

    KERRY FC have confirmed that goalkeeper Lee Axworthy has re-signed for the club in a deal which will keep him in Mounthawk Park for the 2024 SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division campaign Axworthy, an Irish national, made the move to the Kingdom during the summer transfer window in 2023. Originally […]

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  • Looking forward to the upcoming Christmas Fair at St John's Church of Ireland Teach an tSolais, Ashe Street, were Jane Boyle, Suzanne Boyle, Mona Butler, Rev Jim Stephens, Olive Flynn and Susan Keating. Photo by Dermot Crean

    Call To The Christmas Fair This Saturday At Teach An tSolais In Tralee

    CHRISTMAS is coming and the festive atmosphere will truly in evidence this Saturday at a special family event in town. Teach an tSolais, beside St John’s Church of Ireland in Ashe Street, Tralee will host the Tralee, Ballymacelligott and Ballyseedy Christmas Fair 2023. This is always a wonderful community and […]

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  • Sponsored: An Enchanting Festive Evening With ‘Sounds Of The Season’

    Sponsored: An Enchanting Festive Evening With ‘Sounds Of The Season’

    ANOTHER wonderful Christmas treat for music lovers is on the way this Saturday, December 9, when ‘Sounds Of The Season’ comes to the INEC in Killarney. This Christmas concert features world famous countertenor Nils Wanderer and internationally acclaimed soprano Dr Sharon Lyons accompanied by Kerry Scotia Ensemble, Kerry’s only professional […]

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  • The walkers gather for the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean

    Get Active During Christmas With St Stephen’s Day Walk

    FOR many, Christmas is a time for rest, relaxation and indulging in the finer things in life, but if you want to get active, then the annual St Stephen’s Day Walk in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation is for you. The walk, organised by Michael ‘Fox’ O’Connor, is held […]

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  • Some of the participants in the Santa 5k Fun Run at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

    Take To The Road This Sunday At The Santa 5k Run

    ONE of the most popular family festive events, the Tralee 5km Santa Fun Run, is back again this year for its 10th anniversary. As always, the Tralee Bay Wetlands will be a sea of red and white this Sunday, December 10, at 11am as everyone is encouraged to dress up […]

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A full stand at Austin Stack Park. Photo by Dermot Crean

Times/Dates Of Kerry’s League Games In Tralee Confirmed

December 6, 2023 at 4:11 pm 0 comments

AUSTIN Stack Park will host two of Kerry’s Allianz National Football games under lights next February. The opening game of the campaign will take place on Saturday, January 27 at 5.30pm against Derry in Tralee. The other home game in Austin Stack Park takes place on Saturday, February 17 against […]

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Kerry FC To Host Food Donation Point In Support Of Tralee Food Aid

Kerry FC To Host Food Donation Point In Support Of Tralee Food Aid

December 6, 2023 at 11:59 am 0 comments

KERRY Football Club has announced it will team up with Tralee Food Aid ahead of a busy Christmas period. As the 2024 kits are ready for launch, Kerry Football Club will host a food collection point this weekend in support of ‘Tralee Food Aid’s’ Christmas Hamper appeal. ‘Tralee Food Aid’ […]

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Tadhg Ó Lúing who won the Munster Chess Championship at the weekend.

Tadhg Makes The Right Moves To Secure Chess Championship

December 6, 2023 at 10:51 am 0 comments

A TRALEE school student has just made the right moves to become a chess champion. Following a fantastic display, Tadhg Ó Lúing from Lisselton, a Second Year student in Gaelcholaiste Chiarraí, has emerged victorious in the highly competitive Munster Region Chess Championship. At the chess tournament, held in Ennis last weekend, […]

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Eight New Car Sales In Kerry During November

Eight New Car Sales In Kerry During November

December 6, 2023 at 10:33 am 0 comments

NOVEMBER saw eight new cars sold in Kerry, down from 23 sold in the same month last year, according to the latest statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). However, so far this year there’s been a 6.26% increase in new car sales in Kerry compared to […]

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TAG member, Geraldine Kissane with artwoks being hung for the "Music" exhibition at Siam

Tralee Art Group Brings ‘Music’ Exhibition To Siamsa Tíre

December 6, 2023 at 10:33 am 0 comments

JUST a week on from the opening of their ‘Dreams’ exhibition at the Library, Tralee Art Group will open its final exhibition of 2023 in Siamsa Tíre this Thursday. The Group are delighted to announce the opening of their ‘Music’ exhibition from 6.30pm to 8pm. It’s been a really busy year […]

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Tralee Municipal Administrative Officer Bridget O'Riordan with Philomena Duggan, Sharon Roche and James Roche in front of the Remembrance Tree on Princes Street. Photo by Dermot Crean

People Invited To Ceremony To Remember Loved Ones Lost To Suicide

December 6, 2023 at 10:33 am 0 comments

AN annual ceremony will take place this Sunday at 3pm in Tralee where families can remember loved ones lost to suicide For the past 12 years, Sharon Roche from Tralee has held a short ceremony in December at a special ‘Remembrance Tree’ set up outside Tralee Municipal District/Motor Tax offices on […]

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Standing; Noel King, Pat Mahoney, Grace Mahoney and Tom O'Brien, seated; Claire McCarthy, Edmund Quirke, Helen Keane and Darius Bartnik at the North Kerry Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association Christmas Party on Sunday in The Meadowlands Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: North Kerry Branch Of Irish Wheelchair Association Holds Annual Christmas Party

December 6, 2023 at 10:32 am 0 comments

THE North Kerry Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association held their annual Christmas party in The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Over 70 guests attended a Mass celebrated by Fr Padraig Walsh followed by a four course meal and entertainment from Tom O’Brien. There was also loads of spot prizes […]

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Pictured at the Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest Event Organiser Appreciation Event in the Brehon Hotel Killarney were l to r: Gearóid O'Doherty (Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership), Caoimhe Keogan (Jigsaw Kerry) & Donagh Hennebry (HSE Suicide Resource Officer Kerry)

Positive Feedback After Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest

December 6, 2023 at 10:31 am 0 comments

PARTICIPATION in the 2023 Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest has grown by more than 100% since 2020 with 98% of those who gave feedback saying they would attend similar events again in 2024. Feedback from more than 100 people who attended this year’s Fest events from 7th to 14th […]

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Pictured are Miranda Cournane and Loz McCarthy (Kerry College Teachers) with Music Technology and Music Performance learners making the presentation to Kerry Ryan of KSPCA. 

Proceeds From Kerry College Students’ Concert Presented To KSPCA

December 6, 2023 at 10:15 am 0 comments

THE proceeds of a music concert at Kerry College were presented to the Kerry Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (KSPCA) recently. The ‘Back to the Future’ concert embarked on a journey through the various music eras, from the swinging 60’s to the chart-topping hits of the 2000’s […]

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Status Yellow Rainfall Warning Issued For Kerry

Status Yellow Rainfall Warning Issued For Kerry

December 5, 2023 at 6:16 pm 0 comments

A STATUS Yellow rainfall warning for Kerry has been issued by Met Eireann taking effect from Wednesday morning. There will be spells of heavy rain spreading eastwards accompanied by strong and gusty southeasterly winds. Potential Impacts are localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility.The warning is valid from 1oam […]

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Runner-up and Winners Group B  at Kerry Masters. Photo by Thomas Bradley

Kerry Badminton Association News

December 5, 2023 at 5:37 pm 0 comments

Kerry Masters 2023 The Kerry Masters competition was held in the Presentation gym Killarney on Sunday last December 3rd.  It was great to see such a great turnout for the competition. The competition was split into 3 sections, the division 1&2s played a team event, the division 3 had a […]

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Jana Placerova, Faith McEgan and Claire Fitzmaurice at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: School Spirit Shines As Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Hosts Christmas Fair

December 5, 2023 at 3:51 pm 0 comments

THE spirit of the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn community was in evidence on Sunday as the school held another successful Christmas Fair. There were raffles, an auction, face painting, nail-painting, milk shakes, pancakes, goodies, home baking and a Christmas sing along with Chris White, all creating a wonderful atmosphere in the […]

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43 Kerry Schools To Be Added To Hot School Meals Programme

43 Kerry Schools To Be Added To Hot School Meals Programme

December 5, 2023 at 2:57 pm 0 comments

MINISTER for Education Norma Foley has welcomed the inclusion of 43 Kerry primary schools in the Hot School Meals Programme from April 2024. The schools have been included as part of a list of 900 additional primary schools across the country who will receive Hot School Meals from April 2024. […]

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Volunteers helping out at Banna last Sunday.

Volunteers Help Clean Up Banna Beach In Time Christmas

December 5, 2023 at 2:09 pm 0 comments

THE cold weather didn’t deter the enthusiastic volunteers that turned up to clean Banna Beach on Sunday, in time for Christmas. A fantastic turnout with roughly 20 volunteers with lots of little helpers too, braved the elements in an effort to help keep the coastline free of litter. The beach, […]

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Sponsored: Spoil Yourself With Festive Dining And Entertainment At The Ashe Hotel

Sponsored: Spoil Yourself With Festive Dining And Entertainment At The Ashe Hotel

December 5, 2023 at 9:53 am 0 comments

STEP under the festive arch of The Ashe Hotel into a world of enchantment and celebration this Christmas. Guided by twinkling lights and the aroma of Christmas in the air you’ll be whisked away to a land of seasonal delights, merriment and cheer. The venue of choice is Alfie’s Lounge, […]

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Chef Mark Doe with Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí students Seán Óg Ó Chonchubhair and Emily Ní Mhurchú looking forward to the Christmas Cookery Demonstration to be held at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí on December 14. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mark Doe To Give A Christmas Cookery Demo At Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí

December 5, 2023 at 9:51 am 0 comments

GAELCHOLÁISTE Chiarraí’s Parent Council are hosting a festive cookery demonstration fundraiser in support of the school’s student wellbeing initiatives. The evening promises to be a feast for the senses and it’s all in the name of promoting a healthier, happier school community. Set to take place at 7pm on Thursday, […]

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Presentation Tralee Teams’ Double Victory In Southwest Finals

Presentation Tralee Teams’ Double Victory In Southwest Finals

December 5, 2023 at 9:51 am 0 comments

PRESENTATION Tralee emerged victorious in both the Under-16 and Under-19 Basketball Ireland Post Primary School South West B Finals on Wednesday last in Athea. The journey to the finals was no small feat for the U16 team as they faced a strong Causeway Comprehensive in the Semi-Final to defend their […]

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Council Recruiting For Part-Time Fire Service Personnel

Council Recruiting For Part-Time Fire Service Personnel

December 5, 2023 at 9:50 am 0 comments

KERRY County Council is currently recruiting for part-time Fire Service personnel. The role of a Retained Firefighter is a very important one and the men and women who respond to the pager and turn-out to fire and emergency incidents provide an invaluable service in our communities. The Council is currently […]

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Nathan Gleeson.

Two Wingers Sign Up Again For Kerry FC’s Upcoming Season

December 5, 2023 at 9:47 am 0 comments

KERRY FC can confirm that wingers Cian Brosnan and Nathan Gleeson have re-signed for the club in a deal that will keep them both in Mounthawk Park until the end of the 2024 season. Nineteen-year-old Brosnan was another prospect of the Kerry Football Club Academy who originally signed for the […]

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Public Consultation On Plans For Greenway Linking Tralee And Listowel

Public Consultation On Plans For Greenway Linking Tralee And Listowel

December 4, 2023 at 2:29 pm 0 comments

PUBLIC consultation will commence next week on plans to develop a new greenway linking Tralee and Listowel. In partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Kerry County Council is developing the new amenity which will be an exciting addition to the existing Kingdom of Kerry Greenways network in the county. It is […]

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Launching the new booklet and nature trail at Tralee Bay Wetlands are Eleanor Turner, Biodiversity Officer, Kerry County Council with Tralee Bay Wetlands staff; Alan Balfe, Tom Canavan and Kieran Galwey. Photo: Pauline Dennigan

New Booklet And Nature Trail At Tralee Bay Wetlands Launched

December 4, 2023 at 12:53 pm 0 comments

A NEW booklet and nature trail at Tralee Bay Wetlands has just been launched, encouraging young and old alike to take some time to explore the wildlife that can be found all around us. Many of Ireland’s native species are in decline so to help engage the local community with […]

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Heater Clifford, Kyla Shine Leane, Liam Roche, Kayleigh Roche, Darragh Poff and Ellie O'Leary at the Fexco Christmas party in The Rose Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Enjoying Christmas Parties At The Rose Hotel And Kerins O’Rahillys Club

December 4, 2023 at 12:40 pm 0 comments

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Time is brought to you by CH Tralee… CHRISTMAS party season is upon us and it’s a time for the town’s hotels, bars and restaurants to host festive get-togethers for the masses. The Rose Hotel hosted two big party night over the weekend, with staff […]

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Aoife McCarthy, Katia Allousese, Ricky Clifford, Sigita Reidy and Mags O'Sullivan at the Next Christmas party in The Ashe Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Christmas Party Time At The Ashe And The Brogue

December 4, 2023 at 11:48 am 0 comments

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Time is brought to you by CH Tralee… THE party atmosphere is in full swing throughout the town with just three weeks to Christmas. Hotels, bars and restaurants were packed with revellers on Saturday night enjoying a well-deserved time to party with colleagues and friends. […]

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Johnny Williams drives through traffic to score. Photo by Liam Ryan

PHOTOS/REPORT: Warriors Edge Past Saints To Set Up Semi-Final Date With Ballincollig

December 4, 2023 at 11:20 am 0 comments

Alan Cantwell reports on the InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy National Cup 2023/2024 – Quarter Final at the Complex on Saturday… Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 87 Bright St. Vincent’s 84 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors are through to the semi-final of the National Cup after negotiating their way past a dogged and determined Bright St. […]

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President of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society, Tony Bergin (right) presenting the Kerry Heritage Award to Tim Horgan at the Rose Hotel in Tralee on Sunday. Also pictured is Edel Codd. Photo by Dermot Crean

Tim Horgan Presented With The Kerry Heritage Award

December 4, 2023 at 11:18 am 0 comments

THE Kerry Heritage Award, which is presented each year by the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society, has been awarded for 2023 to Kerry historian and author, Tim Horgan. The presentation to the author of several books on the revolutionary period in Kerry was made at a special ceremony at the […]

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Multi-Million Funding Announced For MTU Projects

Multi-Million Funding Announced For MTU Projects

December 4, 2023 at 11:16 am 0 comments

MINISTER for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today announced two projects in Munster Technological University (MTU) that will progress to the next stage of development under the Technological Sector Strategic Projects Fund (TSSPF). The Minister made the announcement while visiting Kerry MTU’s North Campus in Tralee which […]

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A magical Santa Christmas parade took place through the streets of Tralee on Saturday last and will take place again on Sunday, December 17.
The extraordinary parade brings lots of joy and wonder to families throughout Tralee as the countdown to Christmas Day gathers pace.
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PHOTOS: More From The Christmas Parade Through Tralee On Saturday

December 3, 2023 at 11:52 am 0 comments

AS we reported yesterday, the Christmas parade was an explosion of colour and fun through the streets of Tralee on Saturday. Organised by Tralee Chamber and Kerry County Council in partnership with Sean Murphy Electrical, it was a lovely day for all the family and will be repeated again on […]

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The colourful participants in the Christmas parade on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Fantastic Colour And Family Fun At The Christmas Parade In Tralee

December 2, 2023 at 4:38 pm 0 comments

HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Tralee on a chilly December afternoon as the Christmas parade returned to the streets of the town on Saturday. The event was organised by Tralee Chamber and Kerry County Council, in partnership with Sean Murphy Electrical and the local business community, ‘Santa’s Magical […]

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Tara Kelliher, Kathleen Walsh and Denise Murphy from TLI Group at The Rose Hotel Christmas Party Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Fun Christmas Party Nights In The Ashe, The Rose And The Brogue

December 2, 2023 at 11:47 am 0 comments

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Time is brought to you by CH Tralee… EVERYONE was simply having a wonderful Christmas time in Tralee’s many hotels, bars and restaurants last night as the party season is now in full swing. Whether it was big companies, schools, small businesses or just groups […]

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Eoin Liston with Kate Brosnan, Kitsy Fitzgerald and Aisling Brosnan of Total Cleaning at the Christmas Cookery Demonstration in aid of Adapt Kerry at Total Cleaning Kerry's shop at the Horan Centre on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Sharing Delicious Recipes At Total Cleaning’s Christmas Cookery Demo

December 2, 2023 at 10:00 am 0 comments

ANYONE attending Total Cleaning Kerry’s cookery demo on Friday were literally given food for thought if they were thinking of entertaining at home this festive season. The free event saw chef Mark Doe of Just Cooking in Firies create some delicious finger foods and dessert recipes such as pork and apple […]

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