Archive for October, 2014

Fitness: Three Common Fitness And Nutrition Questions Answered

Fitness: Three Common Fitness And Nutrition Questions Answered

October 24, 2014 at 9:43 am Comments are Disabled

Michael Ryan of RnR Fitness in Tralee, looks at some common questions asked about fitness and nutrition… THIS week, in the first week of a 3 part series, I am tackling and answering some of the reoccurring Facebook questions we receive in R&R on a regular basis. They cover a […]

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Kenneth Hopes To Teach GAA Skills To Students In North Korea

Kenneth Hopes To Teach GAA Skills To Students In North Korea

October 23, 2014 at 11:00 am Comments are Disabled

A TRALEE man has posted a YouTube video of his trip to a North Korean University in July and he hopes to return next year to teach GAA skills to students. Kenneth Quillinan, originally from Oakpark, is an English and Academic Writing Instructor at Kyungpook National University, in Daegu, South Korea for the past […]

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Top DJ To Play At Launch Of Club Night ‘Sugar’

Top DJ To Play At Launch Of Club Night ‘Sugar’

October 23, 2014 at 10:14 am Comments are Disabled

CLUB DJ and RTE radio presenter Dave Treacy will be the main attraction at the launch of a new club night in The Blasket. The Dublin-based DJ will help launch ‘Sugar’ at the venue along with local DJ Phonic this Friday night. As the presenter of weekly Saturday night radio show, #WeLoveBeats, […]

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High Praise For Tralee Hospitality This Week

High Praise For Tralee Hospitality This Week

October 23, 2014 at 9:58 am Comments are Disabled

IT’S been a good week for two local hospitality businesses who received glowing compliments in national and international media. The Sunday World gave The Roast House a 5/5 review while Ballygarry House Hotel received high praise in The Irish Post, a UK weekly newspaper aimed at expats. The Sunday World’s ‘Grub Spy’ critic […]

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Charlie Nelligan’s To Close After Christmas

Charlie Nelligan’s To Close After Christmas

October 23, 2014 at 9:40 am 4 comments

IT’LL be the a sad time for many Tralee people on Christmas Eve when Charlie Nelligan’s shop closes on the Mall. The bakery/cafe has been in operation for 30 years, but Charlie and his wife Colette have decided to retire and have put the lease up for sale with North’s on Denny Street. […]

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‘Star’, David Moran And Three Other Kerry Players Win All-Stars

‘Star’, David Moran And Three Other Kerry Players Win All-Stars

October 23, 2014 at 8:49 am Comments are Disabled

THERE was a boost for Kieran Donaghy ahead of the county final on Sunday as it was announced this morning that he has won an GAA GPA All-Star along with fellow Tralee man David Moran. Legion’s James O’Donoghue, as expected, won an All-Star as well as Kenmare’s Paul Murphy and […]

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PHOTOS: Incredible Aerial Images Of Tralee From The 1930’s

PHOTOS: Incredible Aerial Images Of Tralee From The 1930’s

October 22, 2014 at 12:10 pm Comments are Disabled

  AERIAL archive images of Tralee have recently been made available to view on the website, ‘Britain From Above’. The photos below, which were taken in 1933, give a fascinating insight into what Tralee looked like 81 years ago. As you can imagine quite a lot has changed since. These six images […]

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County Final: School Of Rock – CBS Primary Turns Black And Amber

County Final: School Of Rock – CBS Primary Turns Black And Amber

October 22, 2014 at 11:22 am Comments are Disabled

WITH excitement building ahead of this Sunday’s county final, the Austin Stacks contingent in CBS Primary went all out on Tuesday to show their colours. Austin Stacks face Mid Kerry this Sunday in Austin Stacks Park and will be bidding for their first county championship in 20 years, long before the […]

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‘Let’s Aim For The Title Next Year’ Says Tidy Tralee Chairman

‘Let’s Aim For The Title Next Year’ Says Tidy Tralee Chairman

October 22, 2014 at 11:09 am Comments are Disabled

STRAND Road, Carrigeendaniel, Criolar Na Mistealach and Caherina Cross were the big winners in the Tidy Tralee Awards on Monday night where a call was made to try for the Overall National prize next year. The event, held in the Fels Point Hotel, also saw local businesses and private residences collect awards […]

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Mitchels Kids In New Estate Learn Road Safety

Mitchels Kids In New Estate Learn Road Safety

October 22, 2014 at 10:17 am Comments are Disabled

IT was a fun time for Croilar Na Mistealach kids at the weekend when they held an informative safety awareness day. The Residents Committee at the new estate saw a need for a Road Safety Workshop due to busy traffic in the estate after the nearby Aras an Phobail building was opened. The […]

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Zoe’s World: How The Recession Has Affected My Life

Zoe’s World: How The Recession Has Affected My Life

October 22, 2014 at 10:04 am Comments are Disabled

I THINK that 21st century children and teens are often portrayed as the tech children. I think that is true, considering I am always the one to ask when the computer stops working or I am always the one to offer a magic solution when you need to change your phone […]

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Stacks fans on the terraces on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

County Final: Chamber Urges Tralee People To Support The Rockies

October 22, 2014 at 9:40 am Comments are Disabled

IT’LL be a tall order for some, but the CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance has urged all Tralee people to support the Rockies Parade through town on Sunday. The spotlight will be on Tralee next weekend when thousands of GAA fans will be in town for the County Senior Football […]

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John Mitchels Club News

John Mitchels Club News

October 21, 2014 at 9:51 pm Comments are Disabled

SENIOR MEN County League We have one match left in the county league, where we are at home to Laune Rangers. Date T.B.C. Coiste Tra li Championship The Coiste Tra Li championship is provisionally fixed for the weekend of the 2nd November. SENIOR LADIES Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday […]

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Barry John And Cormac Keep Their Promise To Donal Walsh

Barry John And Cormac Keep Their Promise To Donal Walsh

October 21, 2014 at 3:43 pm Comments are Disabled

TWO Kerry stars remained true to their word when they visited an old friend over the weekend. Barry John Keane and Cormac Coffey, both tasted All-Ireland success this year, something they had promised they would do for anti-suicide campaigner Donal Walsh, before he passed away in May last year. They […]

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Tralee-Based Gardaí Win National Awards

Tralee-Based Gardaí Win National Awards

October 21, 2014 at 3:36 pm Comments are Disabled

THREE Gardaí based in Tralee, including Kerry All-Ireland winner Aidan O’Mahony, are to be honoured next month at the 2014 Coiste Siamsa Sportstar Awards which will be held at The Malton Hotel, Killarney. The awards are presented to Garda members who have achieved success in their chosen sporting areas, locally, nationally and […]

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Fenit Samphires FC Club News 20/10/14

Fenit Samphires FC Club News 20/10/14

October 21, 2014 at 2:39 pm Comments are Disabled

Fenit Samphires Club News We are having a draw for two tickets to Ireland v USA tickets in the Aviva Stadium. This draw will take place on Saturday 25th October and tickets will be on sale at Samphire Park between 11.00 and 4.30 with the draw taking place at 4.45. […]

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St Brendans Park FC Club News 20/10/14

St Brendans Park FC Club News 20/10/14

October 21, 2014 at 2:22 pm Comments are Disabled

ACADEMY SEASON Our academy for ages 5 to 10 years continues every Saturday . All our coaches are fully qualified so your child is guaranteed the very best of Coaching .Proof of this is that our academy has been running since 2006 and over 100 kids attend every Saturday. The […]

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Barry John Keane with Sam Maguire cup and Andrew Barry with the Tom Markham Cup, along with students of Mercy Mounthawk. Photo by Gavin O'Connor. Photo by Gavin O'Connor

Mounthawk Gives Huge Reception For Kerry Stars

October 21, 2014 at 11:51 am Comments are Disabled

SAM was on the move again around the town on Monday. The famous cup received a huge reception, at Mercy Mounthawk, when Barry John Keane accompanied by current pupil, Andrew Barry, with the minor trophy arrived to the school. “Since we won I’ve been looking forward to this day. It’s […]

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Representatives of the five Kerry Special Olympics clubs, with Mayor of Kerry, John Brassil at the Special Olympics civic reception in Kerry County Council buildings were, From left: Cliodhna Palmer, Eoin O'Sullivan, Cllr John Brassil, Brendan O'Sullivan and Bronagh Enright. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Special Olympics Groups Honoured By County Council

October 21, 2014 at 11:44 am Comments are Disabled

THE five different Special Olympics groups in Kerry were honoured with a civic reception at Kerry County Council buildings on Monday afternoon. They were gathered to acknowledge their outstanding contribution to the sporting life of Kerry. “This means an awful lot to us. There is a lot of work that […]

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Tickets For Sunday’s County Final Now On Sale

Tickets For Sunday’s County Final Now On Sale

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

TICKETS for this Sunday’s County Championship final between Austin Stacks and Mid Kerry in Austin Stack Park are now on sale. The tickets can be purchased from the Kerry County Board Office, Kerry GAA Store in Killarney and Supervalu Stores in Tralee, Dingle, Killorglin and Castleisland. Two weeks ago, due […]

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Orlagh Winters: My Weakness For Handbags

Orlagh Winters: My Weakness For Handbags

October 21, 2014 at 10:01 am Comments are Disabled

THERE is a weakness that overcomes me when I see a handbag I want. To say I become a woman possessed is an understatement. Apparently to some expert somewhere in the world, you can tell a lot about a girl by her choice of handbag. I am not quite sure […]

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Na Gaeil GAA News

Na Gaeil GAA News

October 20, 2014 at 10:05 pm Comments are Disabled

CONGRATULATIONS : Well done and Congratulations to senior management and panel on gaining promotion to Division Three, as champions and unbeaten. Well done to all concerned. RACE NIGHT:Na Gaeil is once again organizing an all-sponsored Race Night in its clubhouse on Saturday 22nd November at 8 30pm. The proceeds will go towards catering for our […]

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Kerins O’Rahilly’s GAA News

Kerins O’Rahilly’s GAA News

October 20, 2014 at 4:29 pm Comments are Disabled

Juveniles U6/8/10 Girls and Boys had a very busy morning on Saturday last with each group having normal training sessions. While this happened the excitement around Healy Park built because Sam Maguire and Tom Markham made their way accompanied by Barry John Keane and Cormac Coffey around to each group. Children […]

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Glass Broken In Transit Delays Repairs To Aqua Dome

Glass Broken In Transit Delays Repairs To Aqua Dome

October 20, 2014 at 3:36 pm Comments are Disabled

MANAGEMENT at the Aqua Dome in Tralee have confirmed that all the work to repair the damage caused by the storms last December and February will be completed before Christmas. A shipment of glazing for the dome was broken in transit to the site and this will now enforce another […]

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Francis Brennan Says The Town Centre Is The Heart Of Tralee

Francis Brennan Says The Town Centre Is The Heart Of Tralee

October 20, 2014 at 12:43 pm Comments are Disabled

THE hotelier and TV star, Francis Brennan, was in O’Mahony’s book shop on Saturday signing copies of his new book, entitled,  ‘It’s the little things – Francis Brennan’s Guide to Life’. He also made a few observations about the town centre and Manor West Retail Park while he was in town. […]

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SPORT: Relief For O’Rahilly’s As They Avoid Championship Relegation

SPORT: Relief For O’Rahilly’s As They Avoid Championship Relegation

October 20, 2014 at 12:24 pm Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor reports from Castleisland yesterday, where the Strand Road side ensured their senior status by beating Kilcummin… Kerins O’Rahillys 0-12 Killcummin 0-7 A LATE flurry of points secured senior championship football next year for Kerins O’Rahilly’s when they beat Kilcummin in this relegation playoff match. Played out in front of […]

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Austin Stacks GAA News

Austin Stacks GAA News

October 20, 2014 at 12:09 pm Comments are Disabled

SENIOR FOOTBALL: Our much-awaited Co. Final against Mid Kerry goes ahead in Austin Stack Park on Sunday next (26th Oct) with a 3pm start. The game will be preceded by the MF Final between Dingle and Dr. Crokes at 1pm. The Senior game will be the 11th Championship meeting between the two sides […]

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St Pat’s GAA/Blennerville News

St Pat’s GAA/Blennerville News

October 20, 2014 at 11:59 am Comments are Disabled

Lotto: There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €12,800. The numbers drawn were 04, 10, 17 & 19. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Patricia Sayers, Derrymore; Martina McHugh; Ciaran O’Donoghue, Cluain Ard; Noreen Moriarty, Curraheen & Annette Huggard, Glenbeigh. This week’s jackpot will be €12,900 and […]

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PHOTOS: Glamorous Night Of Fashion At MS Fundraiser

PHOTOS: Glamorous Night Of Fashion At MS Fundraiser

October 20, 2014 at 10:19 am Comments are Disabled

WHAT was billed as ‘A Great Night of Fashion Fun and Music’ took place on Saturday night in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. All proceeds were in aid of the Tralee and West Kerry branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. “We’re delighted with the turnout and quite a lot of people supported […]

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Mary O’Donnell: Marc’s Master Tips Go Down A Storm

Mary O’Donnell: Marc’s Master Tips Go Down A Storm

October 20, 2014 at 10:05 am Comments are Disabled

MARC Sinclair was a big hit in CH Chemist recently. Marc is one of Lancome’s elite makeup artists and is a big deal in the world of makeup. Marc was a professional ballet dancer before he trained as a makeup artist. He does makeup for the BAFTAs, London Fashion Week […]

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