Archive for June 27th, 2019

A RADIO Kerry journalist has been announced as a winner at the 28th annual Justice Media Awards. Annascaul native Eamonn Hickson won the Newcomer Of The Year award at Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, with 35 awards and merits presented to the deserving winners. 120 of Ireland’s leading journalists gathered at the […]

A NEW book about all things concerning vegetables was launched at  Crói Restaurant on  Princes Street last night. Noel Keane from Croí along with the Tralee Culinary Gangsters have compiled the book after the success of last year’s Vegtopia Festival which saw a range of sold-out events in town last […]

THERE were a few tears shed and lots of ice-cream eaten at Derryquay NS on Wednesday as the school said farewell to their principal and the graduating sixth class pupils. Siobhan Uí Dhonaill from Tralee has been principal of the school since 2013 and quickly became endeared to the school […]

AH the outdoors! With this weather it’s tempting to look at a career where you spend your time out in the fresh air. Well Cappanalea Outdoor Education and Training Centre (OETC) are now recruiting for their highly rated Level 5 and Level 6 (Advanced) programmes which start in mid/late July. […]

FLEADH Cheoil Chiarraí was a wonderful family event this year in Milltown, with Sunday’s family fun day a huge success despite the weather. “The weather actually helped in a way”, said PRO Chris Horan. “All events were moved indoors and brought people together.” The Denis Courtney Memorial Street Entertainment Competition, […]

As the weather heats up, Mark Doe of ‘Just Cooking’ cookery school in Firies shares his tips for barbecuing and some amazing recipes too… Planning your barbecue  Firing up the barbecue is often seen as an opportunity for a bit of a party with neighbours or friends, but few of […]

TWO cheques totalling over  €19,000 were presented to Kerry Hospice over the past few days after a fundraising dance and a marathon run in Killarney. Back in March, Ger Bythell took on the ‘Torcathon’ around Killarney’s Cardiac Steps and Torc mountain as a tribute to his sister, Ros Wallace, who […]

IT’S used by thousands of Kerry people every year and they must be doing something right over the border, as Cork Airport was named Best Airport in Europe serving under five million at the 29th ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly & Congress last night. The event was attended by over 400 aviation […]