Archive for January, 2019

THE many advantages of being educated at St John’s Parochial School will be there for all to see on this Saturday when the school hosts an Open Day. Parents of children starting school in September, or indeed the year after, will be very impressed with the family atmosphere in the […]

GARDAI have arrested two men and seized approximately €10,000 worth of suspected heroin following a surveillance operation in Tralee today. As part of the ongoing investigation into sale and supply of heroin in Tralee town, Gardaí from the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit set up a surveillance operation at Ballyseedy Woods, […]

A KERRY man’s prayers were answered when he realised he had won  €289,861 on the Lotto draw while he was at Mass last Sunday! Celebrating his  massive €289,861 Lotto Match 5 + Bonus prize at Lottery HQ in Dublin today, the winning Kerry dad explained how his family were completely […]

THE Progressive Pathways Fair returns this year and it’s a great opportunity for people aged 16 or over with health issues, illness, disability or other support needs to find out more about their employment options. The Fair — which takes place at The Rose Hotel on Wednesday, January 30, from […]

THE comprehensive range of courses at Kerry ETB Training Centre are detailed in their 2019 Prospectus which was launched this week. Showcasing the range and breath of foundation course, specific skills training, traineeships, apprenticeships and professional development evening courses – the new Kerry ETB Training Centre prospectus lists over 80 […]

FOR many, the first pay cheque of the year comes tomorrow, so why not stay in a good mood by enjoying a night out and some great comedy. The Blasket Comedy Club returns on Friday night with the first of three gigs taking place over the coming month in the […]

Cruinniú na nÓg will take place all over Ireland later this year and the Arts Office at Kerry County Council would like to hear from communities, artists, schools, groups, community venues, arts and cultural organisations who would like to organise an event for young people. This is the national day […]

IRISH music and dance enthusiasts from around the world will toe tap their way to Killarney next month for the 20th Gathering Traditional Festival. With concerts, céilís, sessions, music masterclasses, dance workshops and more – The Gathering is a celebration of the best of Irish culture. Headquartered at The Gleneagle […]

AFTER the success of one of their entries last year, it’s no wonder the students at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí have gone all out again this year for the Junk Kouture competition. ‘Fear Leighis Na Mara Plaisteach’ from Lennox Beaujouan, Peadar Toibin and Seán Ó Loingsigh won the ‘Most Unusual Material Award’ for […]

FOUR Tralee hotels have made the Irish Top 25 in the latest Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards. In all, nine hotels from Kerry made the list which was topped by Harvey’s Point in Donegal. Ballygarry House Hotel made the Top 1o coming in ninth position. The Manor West Hotel was in […]

ALDI have announced they are looking for people to fill 14 positions in their Kerry stores. They have seven stores in Kerry in Tralee (2), Listowel, Castleisland, Killorglin and Killarney and Kenmare. The jobs are for Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and Store Assistant positions. Yesterday, the German retailer announced it […]

IF you’re looking for something to do this evening, then a trip to The Rose Hotel could prove very entertaining. Well known novelist, Carmel Harrington is the second guest as part of the Listowel Writers Week’s free Literary Evenings at the hotel and she’ll be interviewed by Radio Kerry’s Deirdre […]

THE Rose of Tralee International Festival is one of six Kerry events to share over €111,000 in funding as part of its 2019 Regional Festivals & Participative Events Programme from Failte Ireland. The Festival will receive €30,000. Listowel Writers Week will also receive €30,000. Dingle’s Other Voices music festival will get […]

A NEW ‘Lab’ will prove to be a valuable addition to the already great facilities at Kerry ETB Training Centre in Monavalley. ‘The Cloud Lab’ was launched on Tuesday by Guilllaume Py, who is a Business Leader in Innovation Management at Fexco, Guillaume started his career in IT Support with […]

A COMMUNITY came together last weekend to plant a native woodland just outside Tralee town. The Laharn and District Residents Association (LaDRA) begin planting a native woodland in the Laharn area, along the side of the Listowel Road. With the help of volunteers from the wider community, a total 3,000 […]

FAOI 6: Our UNDER 6 boys (born in 2013/14) will train in the Mounthawk Gym at 11am. Among the coaching staff will be Mickey Collins, Tim McMahon, Jonathan Magnier and Brendan Smith. FAOI 8: The UNDER 8s (boys born in 2011/12) will be in action in the Mounthawk Gym at […]

By Colm Griffin Munster Senior 1 / Junior Championships  A large crowd made their way to Killarney last Sunday (Jan 20th) for the Munster Singles, Doubles and Mixed Championships for Grade C and D players which in Kerry terms relates largely to division 1 and 2 players. Ten titles were […]

Results: 3 person walts 1st Declan O’Connell (13) Jonathan Goodall (3) Kevin McCarthy (15) – 62pts 2nd Kieran Ruttledge (17) Noel Carr (28) Denis Murphy (16) – 57pts 3rd Michael Leahy (6) Patrick Stack (7) Tony O’Halloran (12) – 57pts Teams Entered: 35 Fixtures: Sun 27th Jan: Captains Drive – […]

Upcoming Fixtures 24/1 U14 Div1 Girls St.Josephs v Imperials Duagh 20-00 25/1 U18 Div1 Boys Imperials v Glenbeigh Mounthawk 20-30 U16 Div1 Boys St.Pauls v Imperials Killarney 19-00 U16 Div1 Girls Imperials v Kenmare Mounthawk 19-15 U13 Div1 Girls Imperials v TK Cobras Mounthawk 16-00 27/1 Senior Women Div1 Cup […]

SOCIAL: Over 150 people attended our Club Social last Saturday evening in Ballyroe Heights Hotel. The stars of the night were our victorious Minor Players who were introduced by their manager, Tony Maunsell and presented with their Co. Minor C’Ship and N.K. League medals by Co. Board Representative, Christy Killeen. Our […]

THERE was a slight rise in drugs and offensive weapons offences in 2018 according to the latest statistics from the Kerry Garda Division. Superintendent Dan Keane gave the figures at last Friday’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee in Tralee, which saw a 2% increase in that category on 2017. […]

ASSAULTS in Kerry have seen a steady rise over the past five years according to the latest statistics from the Kerry Garda Division. Superintendent Dan Keane gave the figures at last Friday’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee in Tralee. Over the past five years there has been a steady […]

FIANNA Fáil General Election candidate for Kerry, Cllr. Norma Moriarty has said that it is simply unfair that school secretaries in the county are still feeling the brunt of a two-tier pay structure, and that it must be reversed in 2019. The Kerry county councillor said; “As it stands just […]

MERCY Mounthawk made a gallant attempt to win the U19A Subway Schools Cup Final at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght this afternoon. Despite massive support from 12 busloads of supporters, they couldn’t get the better of Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG from Cork who ran out 79 to 68 winners. The […]

THE acclaimed GAA docu-series ‘Laochra Gael’ is to feature one of the greatest players ever this season. Colm ‘Gooch’ Cooper will be the legend profiled in the finale of the series on TG4 on Wednesday, March 27 at 9.30pm. The series has featured many Kerry greats in the past and […]

TRALEE Parnells Hurling & Camogie Club was granted adult status at a meeting of the Kerry County Board last night. It was a momentous night for the club who will now enter intermediate competitions this year. The players are predominantly young — in their late teens and early 20s — after […]

THE annual Kerry ETB Student Award ceremony took place last Friday at the IT Tralee North Campus. The event celebrates the achievements of students and learners from their Post Primary Schools and Youthreach centres. Seventy-six student awards were presented at this ceremony which is a very special occasion for all […]

WITH ‘Blue Monday’ behind us, it’s time to look forward and improve our mood and you’ll have the perfect opportunity to do just that this Friday at The Rose Hotel. They will pull out all the stops to turn the Lee Suite into Spirals/Horans for one night only with the […]

STUDENTS from Mercy Mounthawk are about to take the stage this week for their latest production which promises to be another top-class offering from the school. ‘Big Maggie by John B Keane is directed by Tony Behan and it will be the 17th time the school has staged a play. […]

Ballymac Senior Team secure win in 1st Round of St Brendan’s League On a cold wet opening night for the St Brendan’s League opening game, both Ballymac and Na Gaeil served up a thrilling contest with men in blue and gold prevailing on a scoreline of 1-15 to 2-10. Played […]