Archive for March, 2019

EMPLOYERS came in large numbers to the annual Kerry College of Further Education Recruitment Fair entitled “Future@KCFE” seeking to recruit students who are about to complete a wide range of courses at the college. The college produces industry-ready graduates with in-demand skillsets so it was no surprise to see over […]

Health Promotion Week  is in full swing at Mercy Mounthawk next week with a great variety of activities throughout providing something for everyone. Health and Leisure degree students in Tralee IT will provide workshops on stress management, lifestyle choices and practical techniques. These workshops on Tuesday and Friday are being […]

FOUR Kerry businesses were chosen to represent the county in the next stage of the ILDN Back to Work Local Enterprise Awards at an event held in Tralee last week during Enterprise Week. The national event is organised in order to recognise the successes of newly established businesses across the […]

  THREE iPads were presented to the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Kerry by representatives of AIB in Kerry. Declan Furlong, Sean Healy, Declan Crowe and Stephen Stack of AIB took part in the Movember challenge, growing moustaches and beards some months back and staff in AIB branches supported […]

THE Old Market Bar in the Ashe Hotel goes Spanish with an amazing Pintxo and Tapas Experience to celebrate the All-Ireland Tapas and Pinxto Championships happening in Kerry. The evening of Tuesday, April 9, hosted by hotel in association with Connect Marketing and Events and Taste Kerry, will be focused […]

IN the unexpected balmy sunshine of last Saturday, Mercy Mounthawk Tralee held a fundraising Golf Classic at Tralee Golf Club. The participants and visitors fully appreciated the spectacular course and panoramic scenery in the warmth of a March day. There was a full turn out for the event.  All slots […]

KERRY Sinn Féin councillor Toireasa Ferris, has said confirmation received by Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty in a parliamentary question, confirms that any future carbon tax increases would also attract VAT will mean that the mooted carbon tax jumps will be even more regressive than originally anticipated. Cllr Ferris stated: “We in Sinn […]

Credit Union Co League Div 1 Dr Crokes 2-16 Kerins O Rahillys 1-15 Round 2 of the County League saw us travel to Killarney on Sunday last to face a wounded Dr Crokes side following their defeat in the All Ireland club final. Nevertheless, we started well and good interplay […]

Lotto There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 06, 14, 15 & 29. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Pa Casey c/o Tony Casey, Caroline Clapham c/o Betty’s Bar, Siobhan Diggin Lixnaw, Kevin Madden Cnoc Gorm, Tralee and Kay Stack Ballinorig. […]

Senior: Churchill 2-16; Waterville 1-11. Churchill came out on top in this lively Division 4 game played in breezy conditions in Churchill on Sunday afternoon.  Both teams settled well and were level at 2 points apiece after only 8 minutes with Cillian Fitzgerald and Michael O’Brien on target for the […]

Seniors    Na Gaeil entertained Austin Stacks in Killeen on Sunday in Round 2 of the County League in what was their first Division1 game on home soil. Playing with the aid of the breeze in the opening half Na Gaeil were first out of the blocks with midfielder Dan O’Connor […]

Round 2 of The County League Ballymac v Glenbeigh/ Glencar Sunday 24/03/19 A spritely game in Beaufort resulted in a well deserved win 1-11 to 0-10 for Glenbeigh over Ballymac. An opening onslaught from the Ballymac men threatened to put Glenbeigh to the sword but wasted chances kept the teams […]

Senior Hurling Abbeydorney             0:08 St Brendans Ardfert  2:19 Abbeydorney senior team suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of St Brendans Ardfert on Friday night last 22nd March, on an evening when nothing went right for the Abbeydorneys boys. St Brendans gave a powerful display […]

UNDER 8’S John Mitchel’s U8 Boys had another great session last Sunday morning. The session started with a group warm up followed by a few fun games. After the fun games things got a bit competitive with a very enjoyable hand passing game with some great skills on show. Next […]

Odd Socks: Our Camogie women had an Odd Socks training session Friday night to welcome players of all abilities to Tralee Parnells. Congrats Daire: Congrats from all in Tralee Parnells to Daire Keane who won the All-Ireland 40×20 Novice All Ireland handball final Saturday. Co. Under 16 Hurling League: Division […]

THREE years, three trophies. Garvey’s Tralee Warriors sealed their first Men’s Superleague title in style yesterday to reach the top after just a few years in existence. The heavy lifting was done on Saturday night in Dublin against UCD Marian, when they overcame 12 point deficit with four minutes to […]

CHIEF Superintendent Eileen Foster has officially taken up her role as the Divisional Commander for the Kerry Garda Division today. Speaking at Tralee Garda Station today, Chief Superintendent Foster said “I am delighted to be assigned as the new Chief Superintendent for the Kerry Garda Division. I am looking forward […]

GARDAI are looking for the public’s assistance in relation to two theft incidents over the past week. A bike was stolen at Brewery Road between 4pm on Friday, March 22 and 9am on Saturday, March 23. If anyone saw anything suspicious please contact Tralee Garda Station. Also, there was a theft […]

EARLY milking was the order of the day on as six Credit Unions in the Kerry/Cork region joined forces to launch a new Agri Loan product called Cultivate. The launch held in The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney was supported by farmers and industry experts alike. The Credit Unions involved are Ballincollig, […]

GARDAI have charged a man in his 30s in relation to the seizure of suspected cocaine worth approximately €14,000 on Sunday in Tralee. He is due to appear before the courts at a later date. A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s who were also arrested yesterday were released without […]

Alan Cantwell on that game last night which sees Warriors in pole position to secure title… Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 89 UCD Marian 84 It was dramatic, at times breathless…more often breathtaking. This was a basketball game for the ages and against considerable odds Garvey’s Tralee Warriors produced a stunning performance […]

AS you all probably know, Garvey’s Tralee Warriors had massive win last night in Dublin against UCD Marian in a comeback for the ages. They were 12 points down at one stage in the final quarter but came back to force overtime and then won it. Amazing. If they win […]

THREE classes from Scoil Eoin Balloonagh received their Confirmation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Bishop of Kerry, Ray Browne was present along with a number of clergy for the occasion and families packed the church as the pupils received the sacrament. Scroll down for photos…

TWO sisters decided to do a wonderful thing on Saturday morning before they went off to celebrate their birthdays. Erin and Megan O’Sullivan from Tralee chopped off their hair at House of Glamour on Castle Street and donated it to the Rapunzel Foundation. Erin is a sixth class pupil and […]

LAST week I wrote about ‘Do The Opposite’ (click here for previous column) and I want to continue on that theme. Most people will go for a hot shower in the morning but something I have discovered in recent years, the benefits of a cold shower. Yes, it is a […]

THE County Final of the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards was held  on Friday in the IT Tralee and a Tralee school won the most Enterprising School Award. Presentation Secondary School won the award for its work in fostering entrepreneurship within the school and was presented with the […]

FOLLOWING multiple sell out performances, the ultimate girls night out, “Menopause the Musical” is embarking on another Irish nationwide tour this spring with an all- star cast…and its coming to Kerry. This popular comedy hosts a cast of hormonal women, memory loss one-liners and innuendo-laden versions of pop classics and […]

THE Busy Botanist was the winner of the €5,000 top prize in the annual IT Tralee Enterprise Showcase on Friday. This event provided an ideal opportunity for start-ups to make their pitch for the annual award. Exhibitors included past and current New Frontiers participants, IT Tralee Research Centres while information on […]

THE Kerry ladies football team faces Armagh in the Lidl Ladies NFL Division 2 Round 6 game on Sunday at the Athletic Grounds, Armagh. Throw in is at 12noon and here’s the team. 1 Laura Fitzgerald – Na Gaeil 2 Tara Breen – Beaufort 3 Kayleigh Cronin – Dr Crokes 4 […]

A VIBRANT school will host an open day next Thursday, March 28, to showcase all it has to offer prospective pupils and their families. Derryquay National School, 5 km from Tralee on the main Dingle road, is a primary school at the centre of a vibrant community.  It has a […]