Archive for June 2nd, 2018

Local artist Mikel with portraits of music legend Jimi Hendrix and artist Francis Bacon as well as locals Willie Seeler, Christy McCarthy and James O'Brien. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Artists Brighten Up Denny Street With ‘Art In The Park’

June 2, 2018 at 4:48 pm 2 comments

THERE were some fabulous paintings on display at the first day of a new initiative from Tralee Chamber Alliance on Saturday. Artists from all over the county were invited to sign up for the initiative which will see them put their work on the railings of the town park on […]

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Lorraine O'Sullivan, Rebecca Bentley and Jolanta Dziewa who all qualified in Hairdressing at the Kerry ETB awards in The Rose Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Kerry ETB Learners Receive Their Qualifications At Rose Hotel

June 2, 2018 at 11:03 am Comments are Disabled

THE Kerry ETB Training Centre Presentation of Certificate Ceremony took place at The Rose Hotel on Thursday evening. Some 470 Certificates were issued by Kerry ETB Training Centre for Summer 2018 and many were present to receive them on the night with family members looking on. Certificates were presented to learners across […]

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Shauna Shanahan, Amanda Whelan, Maureen Molyneaux and Natalie Canty at the table quiz in the Meadowlands Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Celene And Chris Hold Table Quiz For Autism Ireland Skydive

June 2, 2018 at 11:03 am Comments are Disabled

IT’S just two weeks to go now until a Tralee couple take a dive for Autism Ireland. Celene Moloney and Chris Quain will be doing a Skydive at Irish Parachute Club on June 16 up in Offaly. “It’s getting very close now. I normally wouldn’t jump off a chair and I’ll […]

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At the presentation of some of the proceeds from the recent Optimal Fitness Corporate Challenge were Michelle Greaney of Optimal Fitness, Audrey Moran of Tralee/West Kerry Branch of MS Society, Jillian O'Sullivan and Joan Crowley of Killarney Branch of MS Society and Ed O'Regan of Aspen Grove. Photo by Dermot Crean

Running Event Raises €800 For Local MS Societies

June 2, 2018 at 11:02 am Comments are Disabled

A CHEQUE for €800 was presented to two local branches of the MS Society on Friday afternoon. Around 200 people took part in the Optimal Fitness Tralee’s 5k and 10k Corporate Challenge from Aspen Grove on Friday, May 25 and some of the proceeds went to the Tralee and Killarney branches […]

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Principal of KCFE Mary Lucey, Brenda McEvoy, award winners Annie Burke (Achievement), Bogumila Gedrzejwska (Beauty Therapy), Linda O'Shea Dowling and Mandy O'Sullivan, Flair Hair and Beauty at the Kerry College of Further Education Awards on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Students Honoured An Inaugural KCFE Awards Night

June 2, 2018 at 11:02 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY College of Further Education (KCFE) held its first Awards Ceremony on Thursday to recognise the academic success and achievements of the 2018/19 student body cohort. The event was hosted at the college campus and a crowd of over 140 attended to celebrate the success of the students. Over 50 […]

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Know Your Rights: Getting An Irish Passport Card

Know Your Rights: Getting An Irish Passport Card

June 2, 2018 at 11:01 am Comments are Disabled

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I am 18 and flying to Spain for a holiday this summer. Can I use a passport card when travelling to Spain, and how do I apply for one? […]

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McCann At The Movies: ‘Solo’ Is A Fun-Filled Ride With One Of Cinema’s Heroes

McCann At The Movies: ‘Solo’ Is A Fun-Filled Ride With One Of Cinema’s Heroes

June 2, 2018 at 11:00 am Comments are Disabled

Our movie guy, John McCann, says ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is a summer blockbuster worthy of your hard-earned cash… With more baggage than an airport carousel (original directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller left the project in 2017 due to creative differences) and an estimated budget over $250 million, […]

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