Archive for January, 2018

The narrow laneway at Slatts car park.

Councillor Wants Slatts Car Park Laneway Widened

January 16, 2018 at 3:44 pm 1 comment

THE issue of widening the laneway going into what is locally known as Slatts car park came up at the recent meeting of the Tralee Municipal District on Friday. Fine Gael Cllr, Jim Finucane brought forward a motion to improve the entrance from the Boherbee side as at the moment […]

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An Garda Síochána Issues Apology To Joanne Hayes Over ‘Baby John’ Investigation

An Garda Síochána Issues Apology To Joanne Hayes Over ‘Baby John’ Investigation

January 16, 2018 at 3:18 pm 1 comment

IN a press statement issued this afternoon, the An Garda Síochána has apologised to Joanne Hayes over the handling of their investigation into the death of ‘Baby John’ whose body was found with multiple injuries on White Strand Beach in Caherciveen, on April 14 1984. The apology comes as An […]

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Status Orange Weather Warning As Storm Fionn To Hit Kerry

Status Orange Weather Warning As Storm Fionn To Hit Kerry

January 16, 2018 at 1:34 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Wind Warning issued yesterday for Kerry has been elevated to Status Orange. This evening and for a time tonight, Storm Fionn will bring very strong westerly winds to Atlantic coastal counties with mean wind speeds of 65 to 80 km/h and gusts of up to 120 km/hr, strongest near […]

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Funding of €11m For Tralee Northern Relief Road

Funding of €11m For Tralee Northern Relief Road

January 16, 2018 at 1:25 pm Comments are Disabled

FUNDING of over €11m has been announced for the completion of the Tralee Northern Relief Road as part of the 2018-21 Capital Plan Review. The road will link the Bracker O’Regan Road at Monavalley with the Forge Cross roundabout at the top of the Oakpark Road near the IT Tralee. €32 […]

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Tralee Woman Appointed To Board Of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists

Tralee Woman Appointed To Board Of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists

January 16, 2018 at 10:19 am Comments are Disabled

A TRALEE woman has been appointed as the first Kerry representative to executive board of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Dr Corinne Evans, who is based in High Street been a full practising member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists since 1995. “I am thrilled to have been chosen for the executive […]

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Samaritans Hold ‘Brew Monday’ Event In TIRC

Samaritans Hold ‘Brew Monday’ Event In TIRC

January 16, 2018 at 10:19 am Comments are Disabled

WHILE yesterday has been infamously branded ‘Blue Monday’ by the media, the local branch of the Samaritans made it more palatable with a fundraiser and a chance for people meet up. ‘Brew Monday’ saw them invite the public for a free cuppa and a chat and a bit of craic at […]

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Rise In Drink-Driving And Drug-Driving Incidents Last Year

Rise In Drink-Driving And Drug-Driving Incidents Last Year

January 16, 2018 at 10:18 am Comments are Disabled

THERE was a 10% rise in drink-driving cases last year on 2016 figures and young male drivers are still the biggest offenders, according to figures from the Kerry Garda Division. The statistics were given by Garda Chief Superintendent Tom Myers at the meeting of the Joint Policing Committee on Friday. […]

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North Kerry Football Coiste na nÓg making presentations to 3 members of the victorious Kerry minor team at the awards night night held in Christys "The Well" Listowel on Thursday night last. L-r Tom Moran Coiste na nÓg, Barry Mahony St Senans, Adam Donoghue Desmonds, Eddie Browne Listowel Emmets, Sean Moriarty Coiste na nÓg, and John Ross Coiste na nÓg. Photo by John Stack

Young Players Honoured At North Kerry Coiste na nÓg Awards

January 16, 2018 at 10:17 am Comments are Disabled

THE first North Kerry Board Coiste-na-nOg Awards night in association with McElligotts Oil, Asdee was held last Thursday night, in Christy’s The Well, Listowel. The guests of honour were our three victorious Kerry minors from the Board, Adam Donoghue (Castleisland Desmonds), Barry Mahony (St. Senans) and Eddie Browne (Listowel Emmets). […]

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Gardaí Investigate Burglaries In Abbeydorney And Milltown

Gardaí Investigate Burglaries In Abbeydorney And Milltown

January 15, 2018 at 3:57 pm Comments are Disabled

GARDAI are asking the public for any information regarding two burglaries in Abbeydorney and Milltown over the past week. In Abbeydorney, on Friday, January 12, between 10.30am and 1pm, there was around €6,000 worth of tools taken from a person’s garage. If anyone has been offered tools for sale or […]

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Gardaí Renew Appeal For Information About Christmas Crib Vandalism

Gardaí Renew Appeal For Information About Christmas Crib Vandalism

January 15, 2018 at 3:39 pm 1 comment

GARDAI are again asking for members of the public to assist them in their investigation into the damage caused to the crib in the Square at Christmas. On the night Saturday, December 23, at around 11.30pm, a group of three or four youths were seen next to the crib. Soon […]

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Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

January 15, 2018 at 3:23 pm Comments are Disabled

10K Run: We are just two weeks away from our 10k run, an event that has grown in popularity over the past few years. There is also the option of running/walking 5k as the event is essentially a community effort and one that all can enjoy. Registration is €20, all […]

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Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

January 15, 2018 at 3:13 pm Comments are Disabled

Lotto Results 08/01/2018 Lotto Results 08/01/2018 Venue: Glenduff Manor Jackpot: €2,900 Numbers: 5, 16 , 20, 28 No Winner Lucky Dip Winners ….. 1. Patricia Hill c/o mossy leen 2. Ruairi Rahilly ballymac (online) 3. Brenda White Clogher 4. Kieran Harrington  Meenala 5. Niamh Burke c/o P Silles Seller : […]

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St Pats GAA Club News

January 15, 2018 at 3:09 pm Comments are Disabled

Lotto There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 20, 23, 24 & 28. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Eileen Higgins Lohercannon, Colette Savage Annagh, Joseph O Flaherty c/o Tommy Brosnan, Trevor and Thomas c/o Jerry Moriarty and Danny O Sullivan. […]

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Austin Stacks GAA Club News

January 15, 2018 at 3:03 pm Comments are Disabled

CLUB AGM: There was a good attendance yesterday (14th Jan) at the Club’s Annual General Meeting where all of the current Executive Committee members were re-elected for the coming season. Wide-ranging reports by Liam Lynch (Chairman), Elma Nix (Secretary) and Michael Kenny (Treasurer) were presented to the meeting followed by general discussions […]

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Na Gaeil GAA Club News

Na Gaeil GAA Club News

January 15, 2018 at 3:00 pm Comments are Disabled

Juvenile Our juvenile season is now up and running with most teams back doing light training and games. Watch these notes for reports etc. and make sure that mentors/coaches have parents’/guardians’ phone numbers for texts to keep families informed of times and venues etc.. We hope that everyone will enjoy […]

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Abbeydorney GAA News

January 15, 2018 at 2:53 pm Comments are Disabled

MENTAL HEALTH : At Abbeydorney GAA Club, we take the mental wellbeing of our young players seriously and we are committed to providing information/support around mental health to both players and individuals within the local community. As a result, we have organised for Jigsaw Kerry, a centre for young mental health, […]

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John Mitchels GAA Club News

John Mitchels GAA Club News

January 15, 2018 at 2:49 pm Comments are Disabled

  St Brendan’s Board Senior Football League 2018: John Mitchels v Churchill  2.00 p.m.   Sunday January 21st Please support our Senior Men in their 1st Round Match at home. John Mitchels v St Pats January 27th Ardfert v John Mitchels February 4th Na Gaeil v John Mitchels February 11th John […]

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Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

January 15, 2018 at 2:45 pm Comments are Disabled

Register Online Now For Parnells: Club Registration has commenced for 2018.  €50 one child, €80 two per family, €100 full family membership including parents. Club membership for adults €20. Register online from the web link at at https://traleeparnellshurling.blogspot.ie/  This online facility also includes simple instructions, on how to also pay for […]

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REPORT: Warriors Win In The West To Make It Five In A Row

REPORT: Warriors Win In The West To Make It Five In A Row

January 15, 2018 at 2:27 pm Comments are Disabled

Alan Cantwell on Garvey’s Tralee Warriors victory in Galway at the weekend… Moycullen 73 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 76 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors started 2018 as they finished 2017 with an edge of the seat Super League win this time against Moycullen at the Kingfisher Arena at NUIG on Saturday night. Just […]

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‘Running For The Bus’ Raises €44,000 For Local Charity

‘Running For The Bus’ Raises €44,000 For Local Charity

January 15, 2018 at 2:12 pm Comments are Disabled

KERRY Cancer Support Group (KCSG) has received an incredible €44,000 after a series of fundraising events in the past year. KCSG was approached a year ago by Breda Lynch and Siobhan Kelliher from the ‘Glenflesk ag Rith’ running group with an idea that they wanted to do a series of […]

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Ballymac Woman Announced As New Captain Of Irish Rugby Team

Ballymac Woman Announced As New Captain Of Irish Rugby Team

January 15, 2018 at 1:40 pm Comments are Disabled

FORMER Tralee RFC player, Ciara Griffin, has been announced as the new Ireland women’s rugby team captain. The UL Bohemians and Munster flanker, who made her Ireland debut against Wales during the 2016 Women’s Six Nations, has been capped 17 times for her country, and was part of the Munster side that […]

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It’s About To Get Very Windy Over The Next Few Days

It’s About To Get Very Windy Over The Next Few Days

January 15, 2018 at 12:48 pm Comments are Disabled

THE forecast isn’t great for Kerry over the next few days as Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind Warning for tonight until the early hours of Wednesday. The warning is for the entire western seaboard — Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick — and comes […]

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Tralee Chamber Alliance CEO To Revert To Full-Time Role In Aquadome

Tralee Chamber Alliance CEO To Revert To Full-Time Role In Aquadome

January 15, 2018 at 12:32 pm Comments are Disabled

TRALEE Chamber Alliance (TCA) CEO, Kieran Ruttledge, is reverting to his full-time job as Chief Executive of the Aquadome at the start of February, coinciding with the decision to restructure TCA. This was announced today by the Chairman of the Aquadome, Denis Reen. Originally seconded to the Chamber Alliance for […]

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Gardaí Arrest Second Man In Relation To Incident In Castleisland

Gardaí Arrest Second Man In Relation To Incident In Castleisland

January 15, 2018 at 12:01 pm Comments are Disabled

Gardaí investigating the discovery of a badly injured man at St. Stephens Park, Castleisland,  in the early hours of  Sunday morning have arrested a second man. The man in his 20s was arrested this morning, 15th January 2017 and is detained at Tralee Garda Station under Section 4 of the criminal […]

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There’s A Party On The Mall And You’re All Invited

There’s A Party On The Mall And You’re All Invited

January 15, 2018 at 11:26 am Comments are Disabled

TO celebrate the re-opening of The Mall and the completion of significant enhancement works in Tralee Town centre over the past year, Kerry County Council, Tralee Chamber Alliance and Tralee town centre traders have organised a street party and fun day which will take place on Saturday next, January 20. […]

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Anne Kelliher and Michelle Greaney  look forward to the Optimal Fitness 10 Miler in February. Photo by Dermot Crean

Michelle Plans 10 Miler And 5k Race For February

January 15, 2018 at 9:49 am Comments are Disabled

AFTER holding a very successful event on New Year’s Eve, Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness has another race planned for next month which is sure to attract running enthusiasts. The Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race will take place on Sunday, February 18 at 10am from The Rose Hotel. […]

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PHOTOS: Ballyseedy Home & Garden Centre Staff Enjoy Belated Christmas Party

PHOTOS: Ballyseedy Home & Garden Centre Staff Enjoy Belated Christmas Party

January 15, 2018 at 9:28 am Comments are Disabled

WHILE many of us were out partying before Christmas, many other businesses couldn’t spare the time as they were so busy catering for customers during the festive period. Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre was one such business but Saturday night was an occasion to treat the staff to a Christmas […]

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All Areas Of Crime Increased In Kerry Last Year

All Areas Of Crime Increased In Kerry Last Year

January 15, 2018 at 9:27 am Comments are Disabled

THERE has been an increase in all areas of crime in the past 12 months on 2016 figures, according to statistics from the Kerry Garda Division. The figures, which compared 2o16 and 2017 stats, were revealed at the Joint Policing Committee meeting in Killorglin on Friday. In the area of […]

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Man Arrested After Discovery Of Badly Injured Man In Castleisland

Man Arrested After Discovery Of Badly Injured Man In Castleisland

January 14, 2018 at 9:35 pm Comments are Disabled

Gardaí investigating the discovery of a badly injured man at St. Stephens Park, Castleisland, in the early hours of this morning have made an arrest. A man (19 years) was arrested this afternoon and is currently detained at Tralee Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal […]

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REPORT: Kerry Enjoys Ten-Point Win Over Cork In Munster Hurling League

REPORT: Kerry Enjoys Ten-Point Win Over Cork In Munster Hurling League

January 14, 2018 at 9:27 pm 1 comment

A big win for the Kerry hurlers in Tralee today in the Munster Hurling League reported on by Mike O’Halloran… Kerry 1-23 Cork 1-13 A well deserved win for the Kerry hurlers over Cork, the margin was ten points but it could easily have been sixteen points as Kerry had […]

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