Archive for November, 2014

THE photographer who took that award-winning photo of Tralee lit up by fireworks during the festival told how he waited up in Listellick to get the shot. Many people who have seen the photo were confused as to which part of the surrounding area the shot was taken from but […]

A MAN armed with a hammer attempted a smash and grab robbery on a Tralee jewellery shop on Monday. The incident occurred on Monday evening at John Fitzgerald Jewellers in The Square. A man repeatedly banged the hammer against the glass window in a bid to break in and steal the valuables. When he failed, […]

AN amazing €7,000 was donated to the Recovery Haven centre in Haig’s Terrace by Beaufort Vintage Threshing group on Thursday. The fantastic sum was raised as part of the ‘Thrashing Cancer’ event held at Brendan Ferris’s farm in Beuafort last September. “We are so grateful, to raise that amount is […]

THE Tralee-based DCS Group were outright winners of the 2014 Sustainable Energy Awards Ireland (SEAI) Built Environment Award in Dublin on Thursday of last week. The company, based in Moyderwell and founded by Managing Director Donal Sugrue, won the award for their LED Lighting Retrofit Project which delivers a full design and build […]

TRALEE will get a shot in the arm over Christmas and New Year as hundreds of card players from all over the country descend for the Tralee International Bridge Congress 2014. The congress takes place from Tuesday, December 30 to Sunday, January 4 and will be held at the Manor West Hotel. Card […]

Michael  Ryan of RnR Fitness in Tralee says the legendary Bruce Lee was ahead of his time regarding health and fitness… It been more than 40 years since the passing of the martial artist Bruce Lee, but his name still holds a great respect amongst the fitness community largely due […]

THE website of Kerry-based Upfront PR, Event and Model Management has won the .eu Web Awards under House Category tonight. Upfront, owned and run by Orla Diffily, was one of three finalists in the House Category (News/Media/Entertainment/Blog – company or private). Orla collected her award at a ceremony in Brussels tonight. The .eu Web […]

OVER the course of an 11 year career, Declan O’Sullivan picked up five All-Ireland medals and three All-Stars. He also earned the great distinction of being one of few men to captain Kerry to two All-Irelands. Here is how the GAA world reacted to the news that Declan O’Sullivan has called […]

  THE woman who died in the car accident in Manor West yesterday evening has been named locally as 60 year old Geraldine Murphy, of Ashleigh Downes, Tralee. She died when she was struck by a car at  the retail park at 6.30pm on Tuesday evening. She was pronounced dead at […]

CIRCUS performers from all over flocked to Tralee last weekend as part of the annual National Circus Fesitval, which is held exclusively in town. The festival took place in numerous venues around the town, offering both indoor and outdoor entertainment. At a time of year when the county is in a lull […]

PAUL GALVIN will be back in town next month to sign copies of his new book. Only less than two weeks ago, Galvin, held a book signing in Easons, which brought a massive crowd of all ages (click here for previous story). So the former Kerry star’s signature is likely to be […]

ST Vincent de Paul in Tralee have had hundreds of people looking for help already this year including middle class families struggling with mortgages. The news comes as the Tralee branch launch their annual Christmas appeal with  a number of fundraising events coming up over the next few weeks. The first of […]

NOT so long ago, I wrote a little post about what I wanted to do with my future – and if I do say so myself, it was a quite an exact plan. It is true that I know exactly what I want to do with my future and I […]

TRALEE based food artisan, Guy Hulbert, is in the running for a  top award at the Listowel Food Festival. After coming first in the ‘Pates, Meats and Seafood’ category, Guy, is now in the reckoning for the ‘Gold Medal Award’ which will be announced at a gala event on Saturday […]

  Declan O’Sullivan has announced his retirement from Intercounty Football. In a statement released on the Kerry GAA website this morning, the five time All-Ireland winner began his senior career in 2003 when he made his championship debut against Tipperary in 2003,. He has the distinction of being one of […]

A 60 year old woman has been killed in a car accident in Manor West tonight. Gardaí in Tralee, are investigating the fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Manor West, at approximately 6.30pm this evening. An 60 year old female pedestrian was fatally injured when she was struck by a car. […]

Churchill GAA mass in Churchill Church at 11.30am. on Sunday the 23th.Hoping all members attend. The cards begun in the Oyster on Sunday night and will continue for the next 5 Sunday nights.Hampers begin next Sunday night.Winners on Sunday night were 1st Brendan Herbert and Sinead 2nd Jim Kelly and […]

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 U6’s […]

A WONDERFUL photo of the late Willie Ryle has won a runner-up prize at the Tralee Chamber Alliance Images of Tralee competition (for full story on competition results click here). The photo of the well-known former businessman, who had a shop in Castle Street for over 30 years, was taken by his […]

AN amazing image of ‘Tralee On Fire’ from the hills outside Tralee has won first prize in the ’Images of Tralee Photo Competition’ run by Tralee Chamber Alliance (see photos below story). The stunning picture captured the colour and excitement of the Midnight Madness celebrations on the last night of this […]

WE’VE already put up the videos of the Austin Stacks fans, but TraleeToday.ie was also there to take photos of the fans on that sunny Sunday morning. Rockie fans gathered at the Connolly Park headquarters before the game against Ballincollig and what a colourful lot they were. No doubt they’ll gather early on Sunday […]

ST ITA’S  AND ST JOSEPH’S are hosting a fundraising night in aid of vital new extension work which is currently ongoing in the school. The fundraiser will take place in the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, this Friday, November 21. Tickets are priced at €5 with children allowed to go in free. […]

IT seems there has been a massive migration of little furry intruders to Tralee homes in the last month. Many homes have had to deal with a mouse or two on their doorstep, so much so that hardware stores in the town have seen mouse traps and other rodent repellents scurry out […]

SO last week I gave you my favourite pressies for the gals that can all be bought locally and this week it is the turn of the boys. If you are stuck to buy the perfect Christmas present for the men in your life then hopefully this will help a […]

Gavin O’Connor analyses the Austin Stacks game on Sunday and picks out the main talking points… 1. The slow start The Rock had to endure a very nervy opening first 20 minutes. Ballincollig, outscored Stacks by a score 1-4 to 0-1 and on balance, you had to say the Kerry […]

CONVENTION The annual convention was held on Saturday last in the clubhouse in Boherbee. Chairperson Brid McElligott, Vice-Chair Pat Costello and Juvenile Secretary Joan O’Sullivan all retired from their positions on the Day. Incoming Chairman Matthew Moloney paid tribute to Brid, Pat and Joan and listed some of the accolade […]

Juveniles Juvenile AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Kerins O’Rahillys Juvenile Club took place on Thursday last. The following people were elected. Chairperson Dinny O’Connor, Vice-chair John Nix, Secretary Kathy McCarthy. Committee members are as follows. Paula O’Sullivan (Children’s Officer), Breda Dyland, Ger Moran, Adrian Doody, Norman Foley and Cathal […]

RACE NIGHT Fancy a racy night? Well,come to Na GAEIL Saturday November 22nd parade ring opens at 8.30pm horses, owners , jockeys and the odd gambler welcome. €100 prize for best dressed Lady. €100 prize for best hat. Gentleman’s hamper for best dressed Man. Gentleman’s hamper for best hat . This is a vital fundraiser and 100% […]

THERE was good news for Ardfert folk this evening as it was announced they will play their Munster Intermediate Football Final in Killarney. The opposition will be Cork side Innishannon side Valley Rovers who will journey up from West Cork to Fitzgerald Stadium. The match will be played at 2pm […]

Sunday 16th November – 14 Holes Singles 1. Gerard Power(9) 34pts 2. Ian O’Doherty(18)33 pts 3. Tim Leahy(5) 33pts Tuesday 11th November 1. Philip O’Sullivan(9) 40pts 2. Gerard MacNamara(17) 38pts 3. Anthony O’Keeffe(20) 36pts CSS 35pts Reminder Tuesday Competitions are now QUALYFING WINTER RULES APPLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTIFIED FIXTURES – […]