Archive for October 14th, 2016

Deirdre Enright of the Craft Makers Centre with artist Roisin McGuigan whose exhibition of new work, 'Unearthing Place' opened at the Ashe Street centre on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Art Lovers Support New Exhibition Of Work In Craft Makers

October 14, 2016 at 5:29 pm Comments are Disabled

THERE was a good turnout for the opening of an exhibition of new work by a local artist last night. ‘Unearthing Place’, by Roisín McGuigan opened at the Craft Makers centre on Ashe Street and will run upstairs at the premises until November 12. Friends and fellow artists enjoyed wine and […]

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0564: Pictured receiving an Excellence Scholarship scroll and a cheque for Ä1,500 from NUI Galway President, Dr Jim Browne, is Donagh ” Buachalla from Clahane, Co. Kerry. Donagh is now studying Engineering at NUI Galway.

Tralee Student Awarded €1,500 Excellence Scholarship From NUI Galway

October 14, 2016 at 12:51 pm Comments are Disabled

A TRALEE student was among 60 students who received €1,500 as part of NUI Galway annual Excellence Scholarships. Former Mercy Mounthawk student, Donagh Ó Buachalla from Clahane, was among a select group of first-year students were feted at a special ceremony last night, in recognition of the high points they achieved in the recent […]

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Vote For Your Favourite Train Station…And Maybe Win A Weekend Away!

Vote For Your Favourite Train Station…And Maybe Win A Weekend Away!

October 14, 2016 at 12:42 pm Comments are Disabled

  IARNRÓD Éireann has launched its annual quest for the country’s best station and if you feel Casement Station is deserving of this accolade you better start casting votes. And you could win a luxury weekend away by just voting. The competition will be tough as it is customers that get to decide […]

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KDYS Benefits From Supermarket’s Community Support Fund

KDYS Benefits From Supermarket’s Community Support Fund

October 14, 2016 at 11:49 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY Diocesan Youth Service were awarded €500 by Aldi’s Rathass, Tralee store staff as part of the supermarket giant’s  community support fund. The KDYS is the latest group to benefit from the fund in recognition of its tremendous work within the local community and to help support its vital services. The €500 […]

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Six Things To Do In Tralee And Beyond This Weekend

Six Things To Do In Tralee And Beyond This Weekend

October 14, 2016 at 11:06 am Comments are Disabled

Another weekend brings much to see and do around town and beyond. Here’s a few suggestions for getting out and about… Saturday 1. Open days at colleges… If you’re a parent of a child about to leave primary school, then there are open days going on in two schools this weekend. […]

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Charlotte Celebrates Winning Thousands In GAA Lotto

Charlotte Celebrates Winning Thousands In GAA Lotto

October 14, 2016 at 10:23 am Comments are Disabled

A BALLYVELLY woman was left reeling on Sunday night when she was told she won the St Pat’s GAA Lotto. Charlotte Devane was in Dwyer’s Bar in Blennerville when someone came in from the lotto draw taking place in Skelper Quane’s next door, to tell her she had won. “I […]

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Local Man’s Band To Launch New CD At Siamsa Concert

Local Man’s Band To Launch New CD At Siamsa Concert

October 14, 2016 at 10:20 am Comments are Disabled

A LOCAL man will launch his band’s new album at a concert in Siamsa Tire next week. New Road, featuring uilleann piper Leonard Barry (originally from Kilmoyley but whose father Richard hails from Rock Street), have a unique blend of uilleann pipes, fiddle, harmonica, concertina, 5-string banjo, guitar, mandolin, jaw harp and bodhrán. […]

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Status Yellow Rainfall Warning In Effect For Today

Status Yellow Rainfall Warning In Effect For Today

October 14, 2016 at 9:17 am Comments are Disabled

AT least it’s not orange. It’s set to be a wet day ahead according to the good folk at Met Eireann. There’s a Status Yellow Rainfall Warning in effect for Kerry and Cork from 9am today until 9am on Saturday. A spell of heavy rain is expected to develop today over […]

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