Archive for July 9th, 2015

  MEMBERS of Animal Help Net Kerry and the Gardaí were last week involved in helping to rescue two dogs that were being kept in conditions that were described as ‘vile’ by a member of the local animal help group. The two lurcher dogs were rescued from a derelict metal […]

  TADHG Fleming is well known in Tralee social media circles thanks to the many videos on his facebook page. One of the Tralee man’s most recent clips required a lot more effort though, as in his bid to win €5,000 first prize in a Radio Kerry competition, he travelled the length […]

THE ‘Walk 4 Autism’ (see previous story here) is gearing up to take place this weekend and it’s hoped a large crowd will take part in the fundraising event at John Mitchels GAA grounds on Sunday, July 12 at 1pm. Joan O’Keeffe, the organiser behind the walk is hoping that the the 5km walk/run […]

THE work on a proposed walk and cycle way between Tralee and Fenit has stopped because of lack of funding say Kerry County Council. Answering a question from Cllr Pa Daly, Council management outlined the reason why work had stopped on the walkway. “It is unlikely that there will be much […]

EOIN LISTON reckons Tommy Walsh could be the man to tip the balance in Kerry’s favour around midfield for the Munster Final replay against Cork on Saturday week. In the drawn match, Cork’s Alan O’Connor, gave a man-of-the-match display which had him dubbed the Nikolai Valuev of GAA. Continued below… […]

THE Council is to look into attaining a flag which signals Tralee is a safe place to socialise and shop in the evening and at night. Cllr Toireasa Ferris (SF) put forward the motion at the Tralee Municipal District meeting on Monday, that the Council would progress plans to achieve […]

NEXT month will see the arrival of one of the toughest endurance races in the country with ‘Sandstorm’ all set to take place on Ballyheigue Beach on August 29 at 10am. The Spin South West event will encapsulate over 5km of obstacle courses that are designed to test the endurance […]

A LOCAL man is getting all set to host his very fundraising table quiz night next week as he looks to raise funds and sponsorship as part of his efforts as a Rose of Tralee escort in this year’s festival…as well as helping out a local community group. Shane Kenny will hold […]