Archive for November, 2014

Kerry/Dublin Flight Route Gets Boost As PSO To Be Retained Until 2017

Kerry/Dublin Flight Route Gets Boost As PSO To Be Retained Until 2017

November 26, 2014 at 1:46 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD announced today that he is to retain the Public Service Obligation (PSO) on the Kerry-Dublin route. The PSO is vital to the existence of the daily service to and from the capital. The current PSO contract expires in January and the […]

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GAA Legends Help Recovery Haven Launch Awareness Campaign

GAA Legends Help Recovery Haven Launch Awareness Campaign

November 26, 2014 at 12:09 pm Comments are Disabled

GAA stars of the past were on hand on Monday evening to help launch the Recovery Haven’s campaign to raise awareness of their services. Weeshie Fogarty’s ‘Terrace Talk’ programme was broadcast from the centre at Haig’s Terrace in Killerisk where Ogie Moran, Eoin Liston and Ger O’Keeffe were on hand […]

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VIDEO: Rev Up Your Casters! Time For Charity Office Chair Racing

VIDEO: Rev Up Your Casters! Time For Charity Office Chair Racing

November 26, 2014 at 11:40 am Comments are Disabled

FOR people who work in offices, the urge to fly around the place in an office chair, can be almost unbearable at times. For long time sufferers, there is a fantastic opportunity to get it all out of your system next month, when the first ever ‘Christmas Office Chair Racing […]

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Top TV Chef Rachel Allen To Visit Town This Week

Top TV Chef Rachel Allen To Visit Town This Week

November 26, 2014 at 10:36 am Comments are Disabled

TV STAR and celebrity chef, Rachel Allen will be in Tralee this Friday . The TV star will be in town to officially open John Griffin Butchers in the Horan centre this Friday at 1pm. This will be a chance to meet the culinary queen we are more accustomed to seeing […]

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Hundreds Already Signed Up For Rockies Road Trip On Sunday

Hundreds Already Signed Up For Rockies Road Trip On Sunday

November 26, 2014 at 10:27 am Comments are Disabled

THE Austin Stacks graphic design department has been at it again over the weekend. Last time they corrupted the famous Lord Kitchener poster from World War 1 to rally the forces for the Ballincollig game, but this time they’ve adapted a more modern cultural landmark to entice people to head to the game. Kieran Donaghy […]

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Get Inspired With A Night Of Music For A Great Cause

Get Inspired With A Night Of Music For A Great Cause

November 26, 2014 at 9:59 am Comments are Disabled

THIS Thursday a night of song music and dance will take place in Na Gaeil clubhouse with all proceeds going towards a local initiative called Inspired. The rambling house night will feature local traditional musicians and it all gets underway at 9pm. This is a free event with the hope that […]

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Fair Play To Na Gaeil, Nice Guys Do Finish First

Fair Play To Na Gaeil, Nice Guys Do Finish First

November 26, 2014 at 9:50 am Comments are Disabled

IN Kerry GAA, sitting right up next to the teacher and top of the class for 2014 are Na Gaeil. On Monday night the senior side, picked up this year’s ‘Fair Play League Award’. Because of their good behavior the senior lads have earned their club a cool €1,000. Na Gaeil […]

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Emergency Services At Crash Scene On Tralee/Listowel Road

Emergency Services At Crash Scene On Tralee/Listowel Road

November 26, 2014 at 9:47 am Comments are Disabled

THERE has been a two-car crash on the Tralee to Listowel road this morning at Mountcoal. Gardai and emergency services are at the scene and the road has been closed. Motorists are advised diversions are in place until 12 noon. It is understood minor injuries have been sustained by the occupants […]

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Zoe’s World: When Feminists Go Too Far

Zoe’s World: When Feminists Go Too Far

November 26, 2014 at 9:41 am Comments are Disabled

Our teen columnist, Zoë O’Connor, on why she’s a feminist…an ‘equalist’…and a ‘menist’… THE other day, I came across a woman who ranted on about the behaviour of men in front of a bunch of teenage girls. You could just hope that she was joking and poking fun at men, but then she […]

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Churchill News

Churchill News

November 25, 2014 at 11:59 pm Comments are Disabled

GAA A beautiful mass was said by Fr. Eamonn for the club. A big thanks to Regina Dolan for organising, to Dave Buckley for organising the music with the children,and to Anne Daughton and Fr. Eamonn. Lotto of Jackpot 1,000 euro will be held in the Tankard on Friday night […]

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The roar of the Rockies goes up as another point goes over. Photo by Dermot Crean

Change Of Venue For Austin Stacks Munster Final

November 25, 2014 at 4:09 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Munster Club final between Austin Stacks and The Nire has been switched to Pairc Ui Chaoimh, it has been announced on the Munster GAA Website. The game was originally scheduled to take place at Pairc Ui Rinn. This should not upset travel arrangements all too much as the grounds are […]

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Vital Annual Fundraiser For St John’s Parish This Weekend

Vital Annual Fundraiser For St John’s Parish This Weekend

November 25, 2014 at 3:41 pm Comments are Disabled

ST JOHN’S annual bazaar takes place this weekend where there a world of prizes to be won. The bazaar, which commences Friday and runs until Sunday, in the KDYS Denny Street, is a vital funds generator for the parish and has been running now for 63 years. “St John’s is an […]

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VIDEO: ‘Social Box TV’ Gets Tralee’s Opinions On All Things ‘Christmassy’

VIDEO: ‘Social Box TV’ Gets Tralee’s Opinions On All Things ‘Christmassy’

November 25, 2014 at 11:24 am Comments are Disabled

SO Christmas will officially kick-off on Saturday with the big parade through town. But when does Christmas really start? What are your favourite Christmas movies? When should you start buying presents? Well the girls at the Tralee-based, ‘Social Box TV’ Youtube channel, took to the streets to ask the people of […]

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Physio Talk: The Best Approach To Dealing With Achilles Pain

Physio Talk: The Best Approach To Dealing With Achilles Pain

November 25, 2014 at 10:55 am Comments are Disabled

Chartered Physiotherapist, Dr Derek Griffin, on the problem 0f Achilles pain in athletes and why a “hands-off”, exercise-based approach is best… The Achilles tendon is a remarkable structure and must tolerate up to 12 times your bodyweight during sprinting. Tendons can be likened to “springs” reducing the need of muscles […]

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VIDEO: Teens To Sleep Out To Raise Awareness Of Homeless Plight

VIDEO: Teens To Sleep Out To Raise Awareness Of Homeless Plight

November 25, 2014 at 10:47 am Comments are Disabled

  By Máiréad Moriarty A GROUP of 15 young people, together with six adults, will sleep outdoors overnight in the village of Castlegregory in aid of the Simon Community homeless charity. The ‘sleep out’, planned for Saturday, December 14, is organised by the Castlegregory Parish Youth Council and will take place in […]

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VIDEO: Preparations In Place For A Perfect Parade On Saturday

VIDEO: Preparations In Place For A Perfect Parade On Saturday

November 25, 2014 at 10:37 am Comments are Disabled

THE stage is set for a super Saturday coming, as CH Chemists plan a fantastic day of entertainment in the town centre to kick off Christmas. Santa will be joined by Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh, Spiderman, characters from ‘Frozen’ and much more as the parade comes down from Rock […]

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Orlagh Winters: Get The Benefit Of Free Tickets To CH Chemists Event

Orlagh Winters: Get The Benefit Of Free Tickets To CH Chemists Event

November 25, 2014 at 10:11 am Comments are Disabled

WELL seeing as it is the season of goodwill I am delighted to announce that I am giving away six tickets to a very special event that is happening in CH Chemists on Thursday night. Benefit Cosmetics, as we all know, are trend setters in the make-up artistry world and […]

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John Mitchels GAA News

John Mitchels GAA News

November 24, 2014 at 10:33 pm Comments are Disabled

SENIOR MEN Coiste Tra li Championship The Coiste Tra Li championship semi-final is fixed for Sunday December 7th U-16 & U-14 & U-12 BOYS AND GIRLS The end of season Presentation Night will take place on Saturday next November 29th at 5.30 p.m. in the Club House, John Joe Sheehy Road, Boherbee. VOLUNTEERS NIGHT The […]

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Tralee Bay Swimming Club News

Tralee Bay Swimming Club News

November 24, 2014 at 10:21 pm Comments are Disabled

By Kevin Williams Winter Swimming Our Turkey Series on Sunday Mornings has turned out to be a huge success. Round 1 had 9 swimmers taking part and Round 4 last Sunday had 27 swimmers. The beautiful calm weather and blue skies were a help, but with an air temperature of […]

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Tralee Parnells GAA News

Tralee Parnells GAA News

November 24, 2014 at 9:59 pm Comments are Disabled

Awards Night There is major anticipation in advance of the two very special guests, expected at the under 10 to Under 16 awards night.  This will take place on the 12th of December in Kerins O’Rahillys clubhouse at 8pm. AGM 2014 Parnells AGM takes place on Wednesday night the 26th of November at […]

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Na Gaeil GAA News

Na Gaeil GAA News

November 24, 2014 at 9:09 pm Comments are Disabled

RACE NIGHT: Another great night was enjoyed in the club last Saturday  with our  annual race night. Philip did a outstanding job as master of ceremonies. Our judges had the unenviable task of picking a winner from the very many stylish ladies present, but finally agreed on Eileen Moriarty stunning ensemble and Melissa Hurly for […]

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Tralee Bay Swimming Club News 24/11/14

Tralee Bay Swimming Club News 24/11/14

November 24, 2014 at 4:25 pm Comments are Disabled

  Winter Swimming Our Turkey Series on Sunday Mornings has turned out to be a huge success. Round 1 had 9 swimmers taking part and Round 4 last Sunday had 27 swimmers. The beautiful calm weather and blue skies were a help , but with an air temperature of 6c […]

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St Brendans Park FC Club News 24/11/14

St Brendans Park FC Club News 24/11/14

November 24, 2014 at 4:07 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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Renowned Psychologist To Give Free Lecture At Ballygarry

Renowned Psychologist To Give Free Lecture At Ballygarry

November 24, 2014 at 4:01 pm Comments are Disabled

RENOWNED clinical psychologist and author, Dr Tony Humphreys, will give a free lecture at Ballygarry House Hotel this Wednesday night, November 26. The evening is sponsored by Kerry’s Cancer Support House, Recovery Haven, as part of its Outreach Programme. The talk is suitable for anyone experiencing chronic or serious illness, […]

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Austin Stacks Juvenile Club News 24/11/14

Austin Stacks Juvenile Club News 24/11/14

November 24, 2014 at 3:54 pm Comments are Disabled

BUNSCOILEANNA: Bhuaigh Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn ar Scoil na mBráithre, Cluain na Lobhar, i gcraobhchluiche peile Allianz na mBunscoileanna (roinn 1) i bPáirc Aibhistín de Staic le déanaí. An Ghaelscoil: 1-4; Cluain na Lobhar (CBS): 1-3. Two well-taken goals in the final moments of the semi-final helped An Ghaelscoil to a […]

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Kerins O’Rahillly’s GAA Club News 24/11/14

Kerins O’Rahillly’s GAA Club News 24/11/14

November 24, 2014 at 3:38 pm Comments are Disabled

Juveniles U8/10 Boys U8/10 Boys started training in the Sports complex on Sunday last. There were good numbers and everyone was delighted to get back after the short break. Training continues on Sunday next the 30th at 11am. U12 U12 Boys started training in the Sports complex on Sunday last. […]

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Man’s Car Gets Stuck, Goes For Help, Comes Back To Find Window Smashed

Man’s Car Gets Stuck, Goes For Help, Comes Back To Find Window Smashed

November 24, 2014 at 3:31 pm Comments are Disabled

ONE motorist had a very bad night last Tuesday when his car got stuck and had his window smashed and radio taken. The man parked his car at Short Mountain and went to Foley’s Glen. His vehicle got stuck so he had to go for help. However, when he returned, he […]

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Two Tonnes Of Copper Stolen In Ardfert

Two Tonnes Of Copper Stolen In Ardfert

November 24, 2014 at 2:57 pm Comments are Disabled

TWO tonnes of scrap copper was stolen from a property in Ardfert last week. Between 7pm on Tuesday and 8am on Wednesday, two tonnes of grade 1 copper were taken from a yard at Drehidasillagh, Ardfert. Gardai in Tralee are asking the public if they saw anything suspicious in the area around that […]

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VIDEO: CBS The Green Team Reaches O’Sullivan Cup Final

November 24, 2014 at 12:47 pm 1 comment

CBS ‘The Green’ 2-11 Pobal Scoil Corca Dhuibhne 1-13 CBS The Green qualified for their first O’Sullivan Cup final  in five years following a pulsating semi-final victory over reigning All-Ireland champions, Pobal Scoil Corca Dhuibhne, played in John Mitchels grounds last Wednesday. The game went all the way to extra […]

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Plans For Major Works To Upgrade Tralee School Unveiled

Plans For Major Works To Upgrade Tralee School Unveiled

November 24, 2014 at 12:43 pm Comments are Disabled

EXCITING  new plans were unveiled by Kerry Education and Training Board on Monday,  promising that Coláiste Gleann Lí Post Primary School will be extended, refurbished and upgraded, this summer. The plans will be submitted for planning to Kerry County Council following the ETB monthly meeting this week and building works are […]

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