Archive for July, 2014

VIDEO: Munster Rugby Lads Show Off Their Soccer Skills

July 31, 2014 at 4:31 pm Comments are Disabled

IF the rugby doesn’t work out for Munster’s Ronan O’Mahony and Felix Jones they can always look at a career in soccer judging by the skills they showed at Lifestyle Sports in Tralee on Thursday afternoon. The rugby lads made a stop-off at the Manor West store as part of ‘The Munster […]

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Photos: Planning Decision On Liam’s Lodge Due In August Says Tony At Networking Event

Photos: Planning Decision On Liam’s Lodge Due In August Says Tony At Networking Event

July 31, 2014 at 12:26 pm Comments are Disabled

Click on above for information on open evening on July 31   PLANS for Liam’s Lodge have been submitted to Kerry County Council and a planning decision is expected by the end of August according to Tony Heffernan. Mr Heffernan was speaking to TraleeToday.ie at an event for entrepreneurs which was held in […]

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Barry O’Shea: Kerry v Galway Is Not A Foregone Conclusion

Barry O’Shea: Kerry v Galway Is Not A Foregone Conclusion

July 31, 2014 at 10:12 am Comments are Disabled

Click on above for more YOU could class this game as a match up of two traditional powers. Galway, to their credit, always go out to play an attacking style of football and I expect Sunday to be no exception. I have some great memories of playing Galway. In 1994 […]

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Tony To Touch Bass At Electric Picnic

Tony To Touch Bass At Electric Picnic

July 31, 2014 at 9:58 am Comments are Disabled

THE ELECTRIC PICNIC beckons again for another Tralee creative. Tony Monaghan, will be bringing his  ‘Oi Oi  Soundsystem’ reggae experience to the famous music festival at the end of this month. The ‘Oi Oi Soundsystem’ will be rubbing shoulder with such world renowned artists as, Outkast, Beck, Blondie and Chic. […]

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Ballybeggan Course On Track For August Race Meeting

Ballybeggan Course On Track For August Race Meeting

July 31, 2014 at 9:50 am Comments are Disabled

  WORK is in full swing up in Ballybeggan at the moment as the course is taking shape for the Kerry International Horse and Pony meeting in just over two weeks. The two day event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 16-17 and while they’re cutting hay and silage […]

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VIDEO: Tralee Fighters Return Victorious From Thailand Trip

VIDEO: Tralee Fighters Return Victorious From Thailand Trip

July 30, 2014 at 3:00 pm Comments are Disabled

By Mairead Moriarty A GROUP of determined young fighters from Champion Thaiboxing Tralee returned jet-lagged but victorious from a month-long trip to Thailand. The team of 10 trained long and hard before they took the plunge to make the journey to Bangkok and South Thailand. David O’Sullivan of Champion Thaiboxing Tralee was […]

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Photos: So Tralee, How You Looking For The Entente Florale Judges?

Photos: So Tralee, How You Looking For The Entente Florale Judges?

July 30, 2014 at 9:35 am Comments are Disabled

JUST one day to go until the group of judges give us the once over for our bid to become champion of Europe in the Entente Florale 2014. The international Tidy Towns Competition aims to promote a greener and more pleasant environment in European towns and villages. With this in mind, TraleeToday.ie took a […]

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Photos: Great Turnout For Ballymac GAA Cúl Camp

Photos: Great Turnout For Ballymac GAA Cúl Camp

July 30, 2014 at 9:35 am Comments are Disabled

OVER 90 boys and girls are taking part in the Ballymacelligott GAA Cul Camp this week. “It’s a big group for a rural club camp and it’s great to see so many girls. The oldest group has as many boys as girls so that’s great to see,” said camp coordinator and […]

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Zoe’s World: Stop Being Snobbish About My Creative Aspirations

Zoe’s World: Stop Being Snobbish About My Creative Aspirations

July 30, 2014 at 9:34 am Comments are Disabled

Click on above for more info AS many of you are aware by now, I want to become a fashion journalist. Well that is what I am aiming for before I become the editor of Vogue! As well laid out as I hope my future career is, I find that […]

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Shape Up With Siobhan: Strength Training Will Get You The Body You Want

Shape Up With Siobhan: Strength Training Will Get You The Body You Want

July 30, 2014 at 9:33 am Comments are Disabled

Click on above ad for more info on open evening this Thursday, July 31 Strength training…. it’s not just for bodybuilders! That ideal physique we all pine after, the toned or ripped look? I’ll let you in on a little trade secret, the key to getting it isn’t power walking or […]

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Sport: One Change In Kerry Team To Face Galway

Sport: One Change In Kerry Team To Face Galway

July 29, 2014 at 8:47 pm Comments are Disabled

THERE is one change in the Kerry team to play Galway this Sunday in the All-Ireland quarter-final, from the side who faced Cork three weeks ago. Dingle’s Micheal Geaney will start instead of Kenmare’s Stephen O’Brien, who is sidelined because of a quad muscle injury. There is one swap in positions from […]

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Roger Casement Gathering Planned For Late August

Roger Casement Gathering Planned For Late August

July 29, 2014 at 11:52 am Comments are Disabled

THE annual celebration of Roger Casement will take place in Tralee at the end of August. The Tionól Ruairí Mhic Easmainn will take place this year on 29th/30th August at Meadowlands Hotel where three Kerrymen with interest in and expertise on Roger Casement and his times will address The Gathering on […]

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Running Group To Take On 100k Ultra Marathon Challenge

Running Group To Take On 100k Ultra Marathon Challenge

July 29, 2014 at 10:49 am Comments are Disabled

Click on above ad for info on open evening this Thursday ONE of the ultimate tests of endurance in Ireland will take place this Saturday around Tralee and north Kerry. Just over 60 competitors will set off from the Wetlands and take on the gruelling, first ever ‘Tralee 100k Ultra Marathon’. […]

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Sharon’s Quiz Night For Guide Dogs Charity

Sharon’s Quiz Night For Guide Dogs Charity

July 29, 2014 at 10:27 am Comments are Disabled

  By Mairead Moriarty KERINS O’Rahilly’s Club in Strand Road will play host to a special fundraising evening this Thursday night with a table quiz in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Tralee native Sharon Hayes is organising the event in an effort to raise funds for […]

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O’Halloran’s Hurling: Round-Up Of Weekend’s Championship Action

O’Halloran’s Hurling: Round-Up Of Weekend’s Championship Action

July 29, 2014 at 10:23 am Comments are Disabled

  Click on above ad for more Our hurling analyst, Mike O’Halloran, was in Austin Stack Park over the weekend to see the Supervalu Kerry County Senior Hurling Championship action… BALLYDUFF, Abbydorney, Crotta O Neills and Lixnaw advanced to the quarter finals next weekend August 2, where Ballyduff will take […]

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Video: The Best Kerry v Galway Clashes Over The Years

Video: The Best Kerry v Galway Clashes Over The Years

July 29, 2014 at 10:03 am Comments are Disabled

Click on above ad for more SUNDAY will renew a rivalry between the Kingdom and the men from the west. There have been some memorable clashes between Kerry and Galway over the years but we’ll just concentrate on the ones we won this time! 1939, Yankee Stadium, New York: 2-6 – […]

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John Mitchels GAA News

John Mitchels GAA News

July 28, 2014 at 8:49 pm Comments are Disabled

County League John Mitchels 0-10 Listry 0-9 We had a very hard fought win last Saturday evening. We started well and were 3 points up after 15mins with scores from Alan O’Donoghue, Wayne Conway and Brian Costello. Listry came back with 3 points and one more from each team left […]

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The new look Paul O'Sullivan gets the approval from daughter Erin after the headshave in aid of the A-T Society in Woodies on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

VIDEO: A Case Of ‘Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow’ For Paul

July 28, 2014 at 3:32 pm Comments are Disabled

Click on above ad for more “I’LL miss the beard, not the hair,” said Paul O’Sullivan before going under the clippers on Saturday as he had his locks and facial hair shorn for charity. Paul, from Gort na Greine, Gallowsfield, was doing the event to raise funds for the A-T […]

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Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

July 28, 2014 at 2:52 pm 1 comment

Kerins O’Rahillys Notes Juveniles U6/8/10 All activity for this age group is now taking a short break. Activity will resume with our annual Summer Camp. This will be run from the 11th to the 15th of August. Camp times are from 10.30 to 2pm and our camp will be staffed […]

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Photos: Stars Of The Future Hone Skills At St Pats Camp

Photos: Stars Of The Future Hone Skills At St Pats Camp

July 28, 2014 at 2:38 pm Comments are Disabled

THIRTY boys and girls ranging from the ages of 6 and 13 are taking part in the St Pats GAA Cul Camp in Blennerville this week. The aim of the camp is to teach children the most important skills of the game, plus for them to have a bit of fun […]

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Photos: Infinite Entertainment At Ballyrickard Court Family Fun Day

Photos: Infinite Entertainment At Ballyrickard Court Family Fun Day

July 28, 2014 at 2:30 pm Comments are Disabled

Click on above ad for more THE residents of Ballyrickard Court got together on Sunday for a great afternoon of family fun. It was all thanks to the Infinity Youth Group who are made up of young people from the Spa Road/Ballyrickard area. “We decided to hold the fun day to get […]

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Austin Stacks Juvenile News

Austin Stacks Juvenile News

July 28, 2014 at 1:10 pm Comments are Disabled

JUVENILE CLUB NOTES AN CAMPA PEILE Our summer football camp (or should it be autumn football camp?) will take place from Tuesday 5th August to Saturday 9th August. Bíodh d’ainm ar an liosta! PEIL FAOI 6/8/10 (i) No…no…no football on Sunday morning…all energy being saved for the afternoon’s game: Ciarraí […]

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Anne O'Donoghue, Jean Hollywood, Dolores O'Callaghan at the Tralee Tennis Club's annual barbecue on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Photos: Service At Tennis Club Barbecue Is Just Ace

July 28, 2014 at 1:02 pm Comments are Disabled

Click on above ad for details of July 31 open evening in Ballyroe Heights Hotel GLORIOUS weather and delicious food made the annual Tralee Tennis Club barbecue another great success on Saturday. Over 60 members turned up for an afternoon of competitive action followed by a great spread put on by members […]

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St Pat’s GAA/Blennerville News

St Pat’s GAA/Blennerville News

July 28, 2014 at 12:33 pm Comments are Disabled

Lotto There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €11,600. The numbers drawn were 03, 08, 15 & 27. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Mike Farmer, Lohercannon; Aileen Breen, 2 The Cottages; Bridget & John Moynihan, Camp; Aidan O’Regan, O’Rahilly’s Villas & Tim Boyle c/o Terry Boyle. […]

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Mary O’Donnell: The Remarkable Preservation Powers Of Peat

Mary O’Donnell: The Remarkable Preservation Powers Of Peat

July 28, 2014 at 12:24 pm Comments are Disabled

Click on above ad for more BILL Kenny, as a small boy, got badly burnt. His mother put him on her bike and quickly cycled to the bog where she wrapped the burns with peat. When the bandages were removed a few days later, there were no blisters, just healed skin. […]

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Photos: Blitz At John Mitchels In Honour Of Sandra Keane

Photos: Blitz At John Mitchels In Honour Of Sandra Keane

July 28, 2014 at 12:09 pm 1 comment

Click on above ad to enter a great competition ELEVEN U13 teams from Kerry and further afield took part in a blitz on Saturday in John Mitchels in memory of former Kerins O’Rahillys footballer Sandra Keane. “It was a fantastic day and the good weather really helped,” said organiser Maurice McNamara. There […]

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Austin Stacks GAA Club

Austin Stacks GAA Club

July 28, 2014 at 11:21 am Comments are Disabled

TREVOR BARRETT MEMORIAL HURLING TOURNAMENT The Trevor Barrett Memorial Hurling Tournament goes ahead in the Connolly Park and Caherslee pitches on this Bank Holiday Saturday (2nd Aug). Eight teams are participating with the first games going ahead in both pitches at 10.30am, concluding with both finals in Connolly Park at […]

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Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

July 28, 2014 at 11:02 am Comments are Disabled

LOTTO The Lotto jackpot was held in Glenduff House on Monday, 21st July 2014 for a lotto jackpot of €2500. Numbers drawn were 4,24,26,28. There was no winner. Lucky Dips 1. Mark O Connor, Scart 2. Joseph Leen, Kilquane 3. Patsy Dooley, Ballymac 4. Pat Joe Barrett, c/o Tom Leen […]

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The Chef’s Table: Cooking The Perfect Steak

July 27, 2014 at 9:17 am Comments are Disabled

Click on above ad for more Our food columnist, ‘Just Cooking’s’ Mark Doe, on the traditional favourite – a juicy steak… Cooking the perfect steak is a lot easier than people make out. 
Okay it does take a little practice to test the degree of cooking by pressing the steak, but […]

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Photos: Taking A Walk To Castlegregory In Jamie’s Memory

Photos: Taking A Walk To Castlegregory In Jamie’s Memory

July 27, 2014 at 9:13 am Comments are Disabled

Click on above for more OVER 80 people set off from the Aqua Dome on Saturday morning for the annual Jamie Wrenn Memorial Walk to Castlegregory. The event was founded in the early 2000s by Castlegregory native, Jamie Wrenn, who died five years ago.  He wanted to give something back […]

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