Archive for August, 2016

ONE of the big talking points coming out of Croke Park yesterday was an incident deep in stoppage where Dublin’s Kevin McManamon shouldered Peter Crowley in the chest and no free was given. Referee, David Gough, came in for a lot of criticism from Kerry supporters after the final whistle, […]

WE all know how lucky we are to live in Kerry, but in case you need reminding, have a look at the drone video below shot recently by the guys at Jogiisland.com It’s getting a lot of views online and has been picked up by national media, but in case […]

WELL at least the minors won. It’s a consolation and hope for the future, after the heartache of losing to the Dubs yet again. But the Kerry fans certainly made their presence felt in the capital on Sunday. There must have been over 20,000 Kerry supporters in Croke Park and […]

EARLIER we brought you coverage of Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing from the Dome last night (click here if you missed it). Well people turned out in their hundreds and we captured some of the atmosphere. Scroll down for photos…  

THE weather was a bit showery, but there was still a huge turnout from the community and beyond at the Churchill Forge Open Day on Saturday. With dancing, a dog show, barbecue and much more, people came and went all day in what was a great event to coincide with National […]

THE participants were down on last year, but it was still a super day for the Na Gaeil GAA Club as they held their annual cycle. Just over 100 cyclists took to the road at 9.30am from the clubhouse in Killeen on the 80km route via Castleisland, Abbeyfeale and Listowel, while […]

ANOTHER year, another amazing Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing in the Dome. Crowds turned out in their hundreds to cheer on the contestants in what has become one of the social highlights of the year for the Rock club. People paid €20-a-head to watch the 12 couples perform and perform they did, […]

I CAME across this nugget of advice many years ago and I can honestly say that it is one that has really stood the test of time for me. Like anything else that is good, it only works if applied. Let’s break it down. Stand by the Radiators:  Keep in […]

AN Ardfert lady had a great Saturday afternoon when she was handed the keys to a brand new car after winning a competition which has going on for the last three months To celebrate opening their new shop and service station in Caherslee, Byrnes Spar Stores ran a 12 week […]

A TRALEE shop has been named Best Family-Run Shop in Ireland in the prestigious Irish Times Best Shops in Ireland 2016 competition. CH Chemists had been included in the shortlist in the Best Family-Run Shop category in the awards – backed by AIB, which seek to reward independent shop owners who are […]

A LOCAL toy store has helped raise enough money to buy vital equipment for a young Tralee girl with a rare disorder. Back in May, Caballs Toymaster on Bridge Street started selling little beanies of their mascot ‘Toby’ for €3, with all monies raised going to Erin’s Fund. There was also […]

O’Donnell’s Restaurant & Bar Mounthawk It’s almost over now. The end of the Festival always signals the last days of summer, the return to school and the days getting shorter. I know, it’s depressing (but at least the Premiership’s back, the rugby is starting again and Kerry are still in the championship…depending […]

On the eve of battle, test your knowledge of Kerry v Dublin clashes over the years with our quiz below… [os-widget path=”/gockarocka/the-really-hard-kerry-v-dublin-rivalry-quiz” of=”gockarocka” comments=”false”]

Gavin O’Connor says there is little to suggest Kerry can halt the the Dublin juggernaut in the All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park on Sunday… WE’VE been through a unique build up. All week in the national and local press, some voices from the Kingdom have been hopeful, despite the recent record […]

“ORLAGH Winters, get outside my door and don’t come back until you change your attitude!” Over 25 years ago and I still remember the day that I was asked to leave religion class, because I dared to disagree with the nun who was giving a very one sided debate about abortion. […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question I am not happy with work that I had done in my house by a builder and will have to pay for someone else to finish the job […]

COLM Cooper returns to the starting line-up for Kerry’s clash against Dublin on Sunday. It’s the only change in personnel from the side that defeated Clare in the All Ireland Quarter Final. Cooper returns to the forward line following injury to the exclusion of Darran O’Sullivan. There’s an all Tralee midfield again with Donaghy and […]

THERE are two changes to the Kerry Minor Football Team to play Kildare in the Electric Ireland All Ireland Minor Football Semi Final at Croke Park on Sunday from the side that started against Derry. Up front, Diarmuid O’Connor of Na Gaeil and Brian Friel of Rathmore come into the side in […]

A ROSE of Tralee contestant has publicly criticised the treatment she received on the Sunday morning of the festival, when they were filmed being told whether they made it to the final 32. Down Rose, Fainche McCormack – who did not make it through to the finals – said she […]

Dublin teams have beaten Kerry in their last three championship meetings, but can the Kingdom answer the questions asked of them in this titanic battle. Gavin O’Connor reports…  1. Do Kerry believe they can beat Dublin? One of things you will see written over the past couple of weeks is “Dublin have Kerry’s number”. After three comfortable wins inside […]

It’s the weekend and what a weekend! There’s loads to do over the next two days. Here’s a few suggestions… Saturday 1. On yer bike… For the energetic among you, Na Gaeil GAA club is holding their annual fundraising cycle. It’s always a fun day out with an 80km route via Castleisland, Abbeyfeale […]

WHILE ladies enjoyed the fashion at the Rose of Tralee Fashion Show on Sunday, a local organisation also benefitted to the tune of thousands of a from a raffle on the night. The raffle was organised by the Baile Mhuire centre and over 765 tickets weresold in total with raising €7,650 for the […]

A GROUP of workers had a pretty eventful episode in north Kerry last week, when they came to the aid of a stricken animal who was stuck in a mud-filled ditch. Workers from TLI Group, based near Abbeydorney, were out doing contract work for the ESB near Tarbert when they heard an […]

CULTURE Night returns to Tralee and the surrounding area next month and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Terry O’Brien, Mayor of Tralee Municipal District, along with Cllr. Jim Finucane and Moira Murrell, CE of Kerry County Council were in Tralee Town Park on Wednesday morning along with a host […]

THE people at Eagle Sky Media were out and about during the Rose of Tralee International Festival and got some great drone footage of the fireworks. It gives an altogether different view of the colourful display. Have a look below…

KERRY v Dublin, as always, has been drawing a lot of interest in the media, with pundits up and down the country giving their two cents on what will happen in Croke Park this Sunday. It doesn’t make great reading for Kerry supporters who hope to see their side beat […]

  THE sod was turned today to mark the start of construction of a new water treatment plant on Lough Guitane in Central Kerry to a wide area in Kerry, including Tralee. Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English, TD, did the honours as the new water treatment […]

  OVER 4,000 Further Education and Training courses can now be found in one place – Kerry Education and Training Board’s website. A new national website, developed by SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, and Education and Training Boards Ireland will allow learners to access information about Further Education […]

AN IT Tralee lecturer will have his acclaimed documentary on an Irish doctor who survived the bombing of Nagasaki, screened tonight (Thursday) on RTE One at 10.10pm. Bob Jackson – who has been lecturing at the IT Tralee for ten years since 2006 – shot and created a film called ‘A Doctor’s Sword’ […]

TWO Tralee hotels have been shortlisted in categories for national awards next month. Hotel & Catering Review runs the prestigious Keelings Farm Fresh Gold Medal Awards, which have recognized and rewarded excellence in the Irish hospitality and catering industries for 28 years and Ballyseede Castle Hotel and Ballygarry Houses Hotel are both […]