Archive for January, 2017

A TRALEE councillor has asked Kerry County Council to talk to a company who are interested in bringing an online car hire service to town. Go Car is a Dublin-based company who operate a service in the same way as DublinBikes, where people can book a car by the hour online, take […]

TRALEE welcomes the RTE Operation Transformation crew to the town this weekend with cameras fixing their lenses on two events. It’s a big day in Garvey’s Supervalu on Saturday with the fitness expert from the show, Karl Henry, in store from 2.30pm giving encouragement to those who are making a transformation in their own […]

A HUGELY popular group of American performers is coming to Kerry next weekend and students are invited to come and take part in their workshop. The Young Americans are a ‘not for profit’ organisation that work with students all over the US and Europe. They will work with the young people of Kerry […]

ST John’s Parochial School, which is adjacent to the Church of Ireland church on Ashe Street, is holding an open day on Saturday, to show parents the advantages of sending their children there. “The open day is a great chance for parents to come in, get a feel of the positive atmosphere here, to talk […]

THE wind howled and the rain lashed outside, but women turned up in their hundreds for a special event organised by Sam McCauley’s Chemists in the Manor West Hotel last night. ‘A Discussion On Women’s Health And Wellbeing For All Ages’  featured a number of speakers on the topic of women’s health […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I’m unhappy with a recent experience I had when hiring a taxi. Where can I make a complaint? Answer: The National Transport Authority has overall responsibility for regulating taxis, hackneys […]

A LOCAL golfer, who sank the putt which clinched the European Senior Ladies’ Team Championship back in September, is to be honoured at the Kerry County Council awards next week. Mary Sheehy from Oakpark is to receive an award from Tralee Municipal District for her achievements at the annual awards ceremony […]

THE Council is to introduce a two and a half hour free parking period for Fridays which they hope will entice people to ‘linger longer in Tralee’ and support local businesses. A special meeting of Tralee Municipal District was held yesterday at Kerry County Council to discuss the parking issue, after […]

GARDAÍ have seized cannabis plants and cannabis herb with an estimated value of €200,000, pending analysis, at a premises in north Kerry. As part of an on-going operation targeting the illegal sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Kerry area, approximately 100 mature cannabis plants and 6.5 kilos of cannabis […]

A TRALEE man who was murdered in a guerrilla attack on a Mission in Africa will be remembered in town next month. St John’s Parish, Tralee will be organising prayers at the monument dedicated to Br John Conway SJ in St John’s Park, Tralee on Monday, February 6  at 5.30pm. It will be […]

THE Killarney Cycling Festival returns on August 26, 2017, for it’s fourth year running. The event is eagerly anticipated by cyclists from all over the country, and is a great opportunity to end the cycling season with a bang. The Wrong Way Round is a route with a twist on the traditional […]

THIEVES broke into a shop in north Kerry and stole a batch of lottery scratch cards. The incident happened at a shop at Six Crosses, a few miles from Listowel, between 1am and 1.30am in the early hours of yesterday morning. Listowel Gardaí say a gang of three men stole the scratch […]

THE Fenit RNLI are now seeking new members to join their ranks. The 24 hour rescue service requires a deep commitment, but if you are up for the challenge the station will be holding an open day at the station on March 26. The new lifeboat crew members would serve […]

Our columnist, Jennifer Kissane, feels for her little fella as he goes through teething but is there any magic formula to ease baby’s discomfort… I THINK I know now why people have a built-in fear of the dentist and any teeth related ailment – it has to come from their very […]

PRESENTATION Secondary School Tralee explored different cultures with the 2017 Language week. A huge range of activities were organised from bingo, quizzes, poster competitions to Treasure hunts. Transition Year students hosted language cafés on Tuesday for Second and Fourth Year students. Chocolate chaud, crépes and other baked goods wafted throughout the school, […]

THE convent at Balloonagh and Catherine McAuley House are currently on the property market for a guide price believed to be over the €1m mark. There has already been viewings from interested parties from government bodies and the tourism interests at the properties which are owned by the Diocese of Kerry. The […]

A YELLOW Status Rainfall Warning has been issued for Kerry and Cork. Rain will turn heavy later tonight and will continue through Thursday with 30 to 50 mm of rain likely over west Cork and over south and west Kerry. Some larger totals are possible on the mountains. The warning […]

EVENT Management students from the Kerry College of Further Education (KCFE) organised a week of events to promote Mental Health awareness this week. The 3k fun run took place on Wednesday with all proceeds going to the Tralee branch of Pieta House. The whole event was planned, organised and run solely […]

STUDENTS from Mercy Mounthawk helped out a local charity and at the same time showed great entrepreneurial spirit during the Christmas season. Katie Nagle from Ballyroe along with Caherslee girls Amy O’Mahony and Jenny Fox, are Transition Years who decided to enter the Young Entrepreneurs Programme under the name JAK Christmas Cards. For their […]

COLIN ‘Poshey’ Aherne has had a busy month. The well-known mental health awareness campaigner took on a 5k A Day for January challenge and he’s nearing the end of the road. Poshey was donating €1 for each run to total €31 for the month, but he started a gofundme page which has […]

THE organisers of Miss Kerry 2017 are currently looking for is now looking for applicants for 2017. The competition is open to women throughout the county, offering a great experience for the contestants, encouraging confidence and promotes ‘girl power’, say organisers. The competition has become very popular in recent years, with the 2017 event already […]

THE wind is picking up it seems as Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind Warning for many parts of the country, including Kerry. South to southeast winds will increase strong to gale force and gusty in coastal counties of Ireland today. These winds will persist overnight and into […]

A SPECIAL event featuring a number of speakers on the topic of women’s health will be held in tomorrow evening (Thursday) at the Manor West Hotel. Sam McCauley’s Chemists, in conjunction with Dr Mary McCaffrey (Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist) and Dr Haroon (Consultant Rheumatologist) are inviting people to ‘A Discussion On Women’s Health And […]

A LOCAL GAA club is appealing for members of the public to help gardaí with their investigation into an act of vandalism at the weekend. The St Pats GAA Club Facebook page had a post up yesterday asking people for help after the community rooms opposite the pitch was the subject […]

TWO Tralee hotels were featured in the TripAdvisor 2017 Travellers Choice Hotel Awards announced today. Killarney and Dingle businesses dominated most of the categories, but there were mentions for our local hotels. Ballygarry House Hotel came in 22nd place in the Best Hotels In Ireland category, where seven Killarney hotels featured with […]

Sunday  22nd January (Scotch Foursomes) 1st : James O’Connor (16) & Colm Sheehy (16) 30 Points,  2nd : Thomas Moore (14) & Barry Murphy (13) 29 Points , 3rd : Kevin McCarthy (15) & Joe Rogers (13) 28 Points Fixtures: Sat 28th Jan : Casual Golf Sun 29th Jan : Captains […]

PEIL FAOI 6/8/10: Our Sunday morning sessions are really motoring in the Mercy Mounthawk Gym!! Great enthusiasm! Might football! Training times: the Under 6 boys @ 10am, the Under 8s @ 11am and the Under 10s @ 12.00. Thanks to all! PEIL FAOI 14: (i) Under 14 boys are the second group of […]

Our Academy and training for all ages is back in full swing. All enquiries to 087-9233449 FIXTURES 28/1/17 Girls U12 Div 1 St. Marys v Imperials 17-00 Castleisland Girls U12 Div 3 Gneeveguilla v Imperials 15-15 Rathmore Boys U12 Div 2 Imperials v Gneeveguilla 12-45 Rathmore Academy Boys Pool 2 […]

Words from the Wall Kerry’s winners at the Munster 40×20 Juvenile Championship semi-final: There were a number of Kerry players in action in the Munster 40×20 Juvenile Handball Championships where Kerry took on Waterford in Dungarvan. Going through to the semi-finals are Dara Lynch in the Boys under 12 singles […]

By Club PRO Tommy Naughton  BEST OF LUCK ; Best of Luck to our U12A side who face Belvedere away next weekend in the last 32 of the SFAI National Cup and to our U13A side who face Nass A away also in the last 32 of the SFAI National Cup […]