Archive for December 18th, 2015

OK, ok, we realise this has nothing to do with Tralee but when Sminky Shorts releases a new video for Christmas we had to let you know about it. It’s all over social media at the moment so here’s a couple of reindeers and a little birdy for your enjoyment.

LEEDS fans from around town gathered at The Castle Bar on Thursday to see their team play Wolves on a special night when everyone went home happy. Guest of honour was the inspirational Joe Flynn, a great ‘Whites’ fan, who was presented with a jersey signed by the current Leeds players, sent over from Elland […]

ON Thursday, the St Vincent de Paul store on Friary Lane gave thanks to their customers by holding an appreciation day for the people who donate and shop there. For the day, staff dressed up in Christmas gear and fifth pupils from Holy Family Primary School displayed their caroling abilities with […]

PRESENTATION secondary students took part in a Santa Hat Day on Friday to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. The idea for the Santa Hat Day came from teacher, Marion Cronin, whose family have used Ronald McDonald house in recent years. “It’s great to have somewhere […]

THERE were 414 burglaries recorded in Kerry in a year up to the end of September 2015 according to the Central Statistics Office’s (CSO) third Quarterly Household Survey. In the light of these figures, householders are being urged to remain on their guard in the run up to the Christmas period. The advice […]

  It’s been three months since Elysha Brennan’s life changed as she knew it when she was chosen to represent the marvellous class of 2015 as the Rose of Tralee. Elysha outlines her experience to date… From that night on the 18th of August, it has been the most incredible and […]

THE lads from CBS The Green got all festive yesterday as they threw their annual Christmas party at St. Louis Nursing Home in Clonmore. The boys were decked in Christmas jumpers and Santa hats determined to give the residents a fun-filled afternoon. They greatly impressed with their carol singing but the […]

THOSE of you who fancy shaking off the cobwebs of a Sunday morning could do worse than a trip to Banna this weekend. They’re having their annual Christmas clean-up to have the beach looking great for anyone looking to head out for a stroll during the festive season. Last year there […]

A PACKED St Joseph’s Church Oratory played host to St Brendan’s NS Fenit’s highly entertaining Christmas show on Thursday night. Parents and family members enjoyed the two segments to the show. The packed audience first watched the younger pupils perform “The Wriggly Nativity”, before more senior pupils brought the house down with […]

EXCITEMENT was in the air at CBS Primary School on Thursday afternoon when school children took part in the annual Christmas concert. The audience was treated to a host of festive treats. Classes rehearsed for weeks, and the children eagerly awaiting their moment on stage in front of their families. Here’s […]