Archive for April, 2019

CBS Primary Tralee is set to undergo a major transformation after Easter when work commences on the construction of a two-storey building containing four new classrooms, a special educational needs unit and administration area. The project, which will take place fronting on to Brewery Road,  at one of Tralee’s most […]

Kerry Petroleum Club Championship Kerins O Rahillys 1-16 Rathmore 3-09 The crucial first round of this year’s club championship saw us travel to Killarney to face a Rathmore side that was surely buoyant following their recent win in the Credit Union Co League over All Ireland club runners-up, Dr Crokes.  […]

Lotto There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 02, 06, 19 & 23. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Lucy Laide Caherweesheen, Cliona Ekren Blackrock, Tralee, Myra Daly Greenlawn Blennerville, Anne and Pat Williams  c/o Poff’s Garage and Brenda O Hehir […]

GOLF CLASSIC: Our Golf Classic went off  without a hitch in glorious summer-like weather in Tralee Golf Club Barrow last Friday (5th April). And with 35 teams eventually taking part, at the end of the day it was Davy’s team captained by our former Club Chairman, Liam Lynch that finally took […]

Senior: Churchill host Keel in the second group game of the County Championship this Sunday at 2:30pm in Churchill. Our lads will be looking to bounce back into contention after an opening defeat to Listowel Emmets. Come along and support the lads. Scór na bPáistí: Congratulations to Lily Parker who […]

GARDAI are seeking the public’s help in relation to break-ins in Tralee over the past week. On Thursday night between midnight and 2pm on Friday, the door of the dressing-rooms at Kerins O’Rahillys clubhouse was kicked in. The culprits ransacked the dressing rooms and gardaí believe they may have stayed […]

John Mitchels GAA would like to express our huge gratitude to Mairead Hurley for sponsoring our girls U12s for the season ahead. The girls got kitted out for their final North Kerry League game last week and were delighted with the new jerseys. Pictured above are the team including Mairead […]

Ballymac GAA academy will return on Sunday the 24th for U8s and U10s at 11am on our main pitch & our U6s will return 31st March Minors WE are through to a County League div 5 semi final. Despite a difficult week we secured the last qualifying spot and will […]

History Made by Parnells Men: Below is the list of players on our Tralee Parnells team that played in the North Kerry Intermediate Hurling League vs Lixnaw. This  milestone game was played in Lixnaw on Friday 5th of April 2019. It was the first adult team of Tralee Parnells men as far as we are aware, […]

PUPILS in Moyderwell Mercy Primary School took part in the “Let’s Grow Happier” programme for five weeks this term. Paola Kennedy devised this programme early in 2017 and since then has imparted the programme to different primary, secondary schools and private groups in the county. This programme blends Yoga, Dance, […]

THE public participation sessions in the Tralee Community Garden Project will begin again this season on Saturday, April 13 in conjunction with the KWD County Clean up. People will be welcomed at the Project located in Tralee Town Park from 10.30am. – 12.30pm, and will be able to pick up […]

THERE is great excitement at KCFE this week to learn that a group of students from the Multimedia with Graphic Design course at KCFE are nominated for a People’s Choice Award for their digital magazine “Fast Forward”. The National Student Media Awards are open to students from every college across […]

HUNDREDS of people were welcomed to IT Tralee on Saturday as it hosted its annual Spring Open Day. Potential students got a chance to see all the college has to offer at a full schedule of talks, tours and events, including‘Taster Workshops’ – practical demonstrations for programmes offered by IT […]

VISITORS to a local fashion outlet certainly got that Friday feeling as they were treated to tea/coffee and buns for a great cause. Once again, Eileen Whelan of  Paco on The Mall, organised a coffee/fashion morning fundraiser, this time in aid of MS Tralee and North Kerry Branch and it raised […]

WITH round of golf at world-famous courses and luxury nights away among the amazing attractions at a dining experience in The Rose Hotel, it was bound to be a great success on Friday night. Executive chef of The Rose Hotel, Odran Lucey, executive chef of The Marker Hotel, Gareth Mullins, executive […]

THERE was a great turnout for the annual Tralee Lions Club table quiz at the Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday night. Eighteen tables took part to raise €1,385 for the Kerry Cancer Support Group. Tralee Lions Club President, Sean Cooke, was very appreciative of all of the support on the night and […]

CHILDREN in Tralee and beyond have been sent a special message from the Easter Bunny to dust off their fancy-dress costumes in preparation for the eggstremely popular annual Family Fancy Dress Charity Fun Run in the Town Park on Saturday, April 20. The Easter Bunny hopped into Garvey’s Supervalu Tralee […]

IF I was ever asked the question ‘What is the secret to happiness?’ the one piece of advice I would give is very simple – call off the search! Now what do I mean by ‘call off the search?’ The only answer I can give is like the Ronseal Varnish […]

THE style was something else last night as ladies converged O’Riada’s in Ballymac for a fashion fundraiser. There were 150 people in attendance to enjoy a fashion show and three course meal with the Palliative Care Unit and Rosabel’s Rooms benefitting. Featuring fashions from Castleisland boutiques, former Rose of Tralee, […]

CBS The Green retained the Russell Cup on Friday. Tim McMahon reports… CBS The Green 1-19 ISK 2-9 CBS The Green retained the Russell Cup following a pulsating performance in Pairc Eamon Farranfore on Friday. Despite losing full forward Jack Savage to a leg injury in the warm up, the […]

THE annual IT Tralee Clubs and Societies Ball took place on Thursday night and there was no shortage of style. Around 350 students from the college attended the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel to celebrate student participation and achievement in the college’s clubs and societies. We brought you some of […]

THE Kerry Short Film Bursary for 2019 is now open for submissions. A fund of €10,000 is available to the successful applicant towards the cost of their production of a 10-12min short film. The Bursary is funded through Kerry County Council with support from the Arts Council and is intended […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: We are a family planning to move from Ireland to live in Italy. Will Italian authorities accept our Irish birth certificates? Answer: When you are abroad, you may need […]

John McCann says ‘Dumbo’ is a fun family feature full of escapism… AFTER a week of sleepless nights after watching ‘Us’ last week at Tralee Omniplex, I was delighted to get back to fun family fare this week with Tim Burton’s live action remake of the classic Disney tale ‘Dumbo’ the movie […]

THE Ballyroe Heights Hotel was once again the venue last night for the annual IT Tralee Clubs and Societies Ball. Around 350 students from the college attended and it was a chance to celebrate student participation and achievement in the college’s clubs and societies. There were also four special awards […]

THERE was great support for a table quiz last night in the Na Gaeil GAA Clubhouse, to help out an orphanage founded by a Tralee woman. The annual table quiz in aid of the Tír na nÓg orphanage in Tanzania was contested by 14 tables and much needed funds were […]

AN innovative app, showcasing the heritage and folklore of the Kerry Way walking route, has been launched by EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan in South Kerry today. The App, developed by Béaloideas Chiarraí/Kerry Folklore, identifies particular points of interests for walkers along the route as well as enabling them listen […]

IT’S been a great season for basketball in Tralee and a local club looked back on the year at its annual awards on Thursday night. There was a big crowd in The Rose Hotel as Tralee Imperials players received awards with three Tralee Warriors, Daire Kennelly, Eoin Quigley and Darragh […]

NATIONAL Arthritis Week takes place from April 8-14 and will see county buildings in Tralee and Killarney lit up orange to raise awareness. Also, to encourage people living with arthritis and other related conditions to be more active and increase their range of motion, the Kerry Branch of Arthritis Ireland […]

IF you’re looking for something different to go to over the next couple of nights, then head to the Ballymac Bar for some pub theatre. The bar in Boherbee hosted the opening night of ‘Much Ado About The Bard’ on Thursday where punters enjoyed two comedy plays related to the […]