Archive for December, 2015

A CRAFT fair held last Saturday in Kilmoyley raised €1,500 for the local primary school at the local community centre. A huge crowd braved Storm Desmond to attend the fair which consisted of works of art, cakes, gift vouchers, floral displays, novelty cakes and hampers. Santa Claus also made and appearance […]

ROSE of Tralee Escort of the Year and Spa native, Shane Kenny, is heading off to help children in an asylum in Belarus and he’s hoping you’ll help him raise funds for the charity. Full-time UCC student and part-time pumpkin surgeon (click here) Shane, is planning to travel with a cohort of Roses […]

THE year ends on a high note for David Moran who has been named as Munster Player of The Year for his performances for Kerry in the Munster championship this year. The O’Rahilly’s man starred in Kerry’s Munster Final Replay against Cork. Under torrential rain, Moran stood out, conducting the orchestra […]

YOUNGSTERS from Tralee Rugby Club had a pre-Christmas treat on Wednesday when a former Irish star showed up at the clubhouse. Shane Jennings, former Irish International and Leinster legend was there to present jerseys, sponsored by Sherry Fitzgerald Stephenson Crean of Denny Street, to the entire Under 14 squad. “We […]

AN Ardfert girl has received an award yesterday after winning a national essay competition. Twelve year old Bríd Courtney won the ‘Someone Like Me’ competition with her inspirational video. A sixth class pupil in Ardfert NS, Brid has cerebral palsy, affecting her limbs and her speech, so she communicates through body language and her iPad. […]

IT looks like we’re in for a repeat of last Saturday tomorrow, as Kerry is one of three counties to get the most of the rain. Met Eireann have just upgraded their Status Yellow rainfall warning to Orange for Kerry, Cork and Clare. Continued below… There will be prolonged falls […]

KILLARNEY native Michael Fassbender has received a best actor Golden Globe nomination for his performance in ‘Steve Jobs. This is the Fossa man’s, third Golden Globe nomination having previously been up for best actor in Shame (2011) and best supporting actor for Prometheus (2012) Three more Irish are up for an award. […]

THE suspect device found on the steps of Cahersiveen Courthouse this morning, has been described by Gardaí as an ‘elaborate hoax’. Personnel from the Emergency Ordnance Disposal unit were called in to examine the device earlier today. The area was cordoned off and the scheduled sitting of the district court was moved to […]

PROUD parents looked on at Presentation Primary School on Wednesday night, as children took part in the school’s Christmas Concert. A whole host of characters came together from shining stars, to Santas, the cast of The Wizard of Oz and of course, there was a section devoted to the nativity. It was clear […]

A TRALEE woman has won the Journalist Of The Year Award at the Irish Magazine Awards. Oakpark native, Maria Moynihan, won the accolade at a ceremony in Dublin last week for her work with the bimonthly, ‘Irish Country Magazine’. The Irish Magazine Awards are the ultimate accolade for the achievements […]

A CHRISTMAS Cookery demonstration and tasting evening raised over €2,000 for St Vincent de Paul. The event was held by Kerry College of Further Education (KCFE) on their college campus in Clash last Thursday evening. The college chose to host this event with the support of Kerry ETB to raise […]

A CRUDE suspect device has been found on the steps of Cahersiveen Courthouse this morning. The building has been cordoned off and gardaí are at the scene. The library near the courthouse has also been evacuated and sealed off. The Bomb Disposal Team are on their way to the south Kerry town. A […]

HOMES throughout Kerry will receive a free copy of a new mental wellness services directory in the post over the coming week. The Killarney-based voluntary group, Be Aware Prevent Suicide, is distributing 56,000 free copies of ‘Minding Our Minds: A Guide to Supports and Services’ throughout Kerry in a mail […]

IN the depths of winter and the championship far behind us, some people just can’t let things lie and get on with it. According to Tyrone GAA county secretary Dominic McCaughey – who was writing in his annual report – in this year’s All-Ireland semi-final referee, Maurice Deegan, denied Tyrone a second […]

AN Ardfert woman became the 4,000th member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland) at the Institute’s annual conferring ceremony, which took place in Croke Park this week. Anne O’Sullivan, who currently works for Fexco, previously completed a BA and MA in economics in UCC and completed her CPA studies […]

  FUNDING of €590,000 has been announced for Institute of Technology Tralee to help meet the cost of much needed facilities and equipment. “This funding is part of a €10 million Infrastructure Maintenance Fund Grant for Institutes of Technology,” said Kerry South Fine Gael Deputy Brendan Griffin, welcoming the news. “It is […]

A FOUR-BEDROOMED bungalow near Abbeydorney, didn’t receive any bids at an auction in Dublin today. It was one of seven Kerry properties to go under the hammer at the December Allsop Auction at the RDS. Abbeygale House, Ballysheen, Abbeydorney, a detached four bedroom bungalow, had a reserve not to exceed €35,000 but it remained unsold […]

PUBLICAN, John O’Sullivan, of the Munster Bar has friends and family to thank for limiting the damage of ‘Storm Desmond’ last Saturday night. As flood waters began to breach the Ballymullen pub, patrons came to help pump water out of the building through the night, limiting damage which could have ran into […]

  AN exhibition portraying Irish history will go on public display tomorrow, to coincide with the launch of the Kerry Plan 2016 to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Rising, at Tralee Library. Athbheochan na Gaeilge & 1916 will be erected in the library from December 10-17 as part of the 1916 Easter Rising commemoration. This […]

KERRY star, Colm Cooper, is to have a minor operation on his shoulder next week. The Dr Crokes man will have the procedure in Santry and it is hoped he will be back on the playing fields in January, at the earliest. He is the latest in a long line of Kerry players […]

THE IT Tralee is today launching a national student volunteer database with the help of well known activist and disability campaigner, Joanne O’Riordan. The Institute of Technology Tralee is one of seven Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) involved in the development of the Campus Engage-led National Student Volunteer Database www.studentvolunteer.ie. This National database is […]

  THIS Saturday evening sees the opening of a Tralee Art Group exhibition in Siamsa Tíre. Under the tutelage of Rebekah Wall, the art group will present “Sati or Tempra” meaning “being in the moment” in Sanskrit. Inspiration for individuals has come from a variety of sources – woods, sea, water and […]

WE have all gone through an awkward phase. My personal one consisted of wearing a faded mickey mouse t-shirt, high waisted button up shorts, black faded tights and a purple cardigan. I would insert a picture but I don’t think anyone needs to relive that nightmare. It may not sound […]

ONCE again this Christmas, a tree outside the old Tralee Town Council building will be used to remember those who have lost their lives to suicide. Over the last five years the tree has served as a poignant reminder and a special service will take place on Sunday, December 13, at 3pm […]

JUST days after floods threatened homes, the residents of Manor Village were out in force for the switching on of the Christmas lights on Tuesday evening. Kerry star Aidan O’Mahony, helped by Nicola Walsh, did the honours on a dry night which brought out families. “It’s all for the kids, […]

THE Austin Stacks juveniles enjoyed an awards ceremony last Sunday. The club’s juvenile chairman, Tim McMahon, addressed the large gathering of Under 6, 8 and 10 boys at the event in the clubhouse. He praised the young footballers, their parents and mentors for their great dedication and hard work during the ’15 season. […]

AS if a Status Yellow wind warning for tomorrow wasn’t enough, we’ll have to contend with a serious amount of rain in Kerry too. Met Eireann have now issued a Status Yellow rainfall warning for tomorrow, from midnight tonight throughout all of Wednesday. Rainfall Warning for Kerry, Clare, Connacht and Donegal with 20-35 mm […]

A TRALEE-based doctor who broke her neck in a car accident back in September has thanked the community for their support and prayers over the past number of months. Dr Caitlin O’Connor, originally from Ballyduff, spoke to Radio Kerry’s Deirdre Walsh on the Talkabout show this afternoon and described the accident […]

THIS week saw a wonderful display of colourful home baking from Class 3C at CBS The Green. As part of their CSPE Action Project, 3C organised and held a fundraising cake sale for Concern in the school. Students decided to raise funds for the wonderful work done by Concern across […]

  THE Institute of Technology, Tralee held its annual Scholarships and Awards Evening on Thursday last at the North Campus where 41 students received awards at the event held to honour sports, academic and civic engagement. Awards and scholarships presented on the evening included President’s Civic Spirit Award (Civic Engagement), Tom Mc Ellistrim Memorial […]