Archive for July 28th, 2016

  Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Contact us in Tralee on Tel: 0761 07 7860 Killarney 0761 07 7820, Listowel 0761 07 7840 Kenmare 0761 07 7810, Killorglin 0761 07830 & Caherciveen 0761 07 […]

IF you’re heading to the beach this weekend (once the fine weather materialises!) then you better mind yourself. The Irish Water Safety CEO John Leech is warning people to stay off beaches at low tide because of the danger of Weever fish. Weever fish stings aren’t fatal, but they cause discomfort he told […]

THE ladies at a hair and beauty salon in Caheranne Village are preparing for a night of style, fashion and make-up tips next Tuesday with a special guest dropping in from London. It’s billed as the ‘Ultimate Girls Pamper Evening’ hosted by Brush ‘N’ Blush with loads happening on the night and […]

THE students from Intermediate School Killorglin has a summer get-together last night as they had a stylish Debs Ball in Ballyroe. Some 185 students donned the glad rags and tucked into a three course meal before entertainment from the DJ Aaron Murphy. The dry weather allowed us to take some shots […]

WORK to revitalise the site of the old Denny Bacon Factory is about to get off the ground as Kerry County Council has announced the first phase of public consultation on its future use at the Island Of Geese. The site was donated to the people of Tralee by Kerry Group in […]

THE First Phase of the Consultation process for the Denny Site was announced this morning. The old plant at the Island of Geese finally closed its doors in December 2008 but now there are plans to regenerate the area and the public are being asked for submissions (story on this […]

THERE are double the amount of kids attending the Ballymacelligott GAA Cúl Camp this year compared to 2015. Around 140 young people between the ages of 6 and 14 are taking part in the camp, which runs until Friday. Last year that figure was around the 70 mark. The camp […]

BALLYHEIGUE man Richie Stack beat a five time Irish champion at an MMA tournament at the weekend. Richie, who fights out of Spirit MMA in Tralee defeated former champ Alex O’Sullivan at the Celtic Gladiator show at City North Conference Centre on the outskirts of Dublin county. The 29-year-old is […]

A BASKETBALL tournament is to be held during the Rose of Tralee Festival and teams from all over the country are being invited to take part. Organised by Tralee Imperials and sponsored by Premier Financial Services, the ‘Rose of Tralee 3×3 Tournament 2016’ will take place on Saturday, August 20 featuring […]