Archive for May 22nd, 2019

Action from the Kerry International Horse and Pony Race Meeting at Ballybeggan on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Racing Returns To Ballybeggan This Saturday

May 22, 2019 at 4:58 pm Comments are Disabled

RACING will once again take place at the Racecourse in Ballybeggan and a day of great entertainment is planned. For the past number of years, a Point-to-Point/Pony racing meeting has taken place and this Saturday will see a six-race card starting from 2pm. Of course it’s not just racing, as […]

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Siamsa Tíre Holding Auditions For Children And Adults

Siamsa Tíre Holding Auditions For Children And Adults

May 22, 2019 at 1:28 pm Comments are Disabled

SIAMSA Tíre, the National Folk Theatre of Ireland has announced its audition schedule for the National Folk Theatre Training Academy. Every year, Siamsa Tíre searches for the most talented traditional singers and dancers living in Kerry, starting from the ages of 7-12 years. For the first time, auditions will now […]

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Kerry Minor Team To Play Clare In Tralee Has Been Announced

Kerry Minor Team To Play Clare In Tralee Has Been Announced

May 22, 2019 at 1:07 pm Comments are Disabled

AFTER delivering a masterclass in their opening game against Cork earlier this month, the Kerry minors are in Tralee for their next outing in the Munster Championship. This time Clare provide the opposition so James Costello’s charges will be hoping for a performance akin to their 3-19 to 1-9 win […]

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The Holy Family team, winners in the Plate final.

PHOTOS: Mercy Mounthawk Hosts Tournament To Promote Basketball In Primary Schools

May 22, 2019 at 12:10 pm Comments are Disabled

TEAMS from primary schools around Tralee and beyond gathered in Mercy Mounthawk gym on Monday for a tournament aimed at promoting the game of basketball. The sport is enjoying a resurgence in popularity over the past few years thanks to the achievements of Garvey’s Tralee Warriors, so the organisers feel […]

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Don’t Close Dale Road To Two-Way Traffic Says Local Election Candidate

Don’t Close Dale Road To Two-Way Traffic Says Local Election Candidate

May 22, 2019 at 11:02 am Comments are Disabled

A CANDIDATE in the upcoming local elections has called for the Council to rethink closing a 2.2km stretch of the Tralee-Ballybunion Road to two-way traffic from the end of this month. Aontú Candidate in the Listowel Electoral Area, Sonny Foran, called for a Council to halt the proposed traffic diversion […]

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Aisling Foley and Mark Sullivan of The Rose Hotel, Mags O'Sullivan of The Aqua Dome, Sandra Leahy of Kerry County Museum, Declan Dowling and Heather Hartley of Kingdom Greyhound Stadium and Michaela Edwards of Wild Water Adventures at the Go Kerry — ‘Grow Your Business’ event at the Workbench space in Bank of Ireland Tralee on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Large Attendance At Tourism Event In Bank Of Ireland Tralee

May 22, 2019 at 10:43 am Comments are Disabled

THERE was a great turnout at Bank of Ireland Tralee branch on Monday as tourism business interests from around the county heard from experts in the industry. Around 100 representatives from local hospitality businesses registered their interest in attending the Go Kerry — ‘Grow Your Business’ in the Workbench event […]

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