Archive for June, 2019

WITH house prices on the rise and stricter penalties on the way, Alex Hoffman of Pierse McCarthy Lucey Solicitors asks the question, is it time for one-off landlords to bale out?… For generations, property was regarded as one of the soundest investments you could make – your money was literally […]

THE Scotia Clinic, Tralee and the Embryo Clinic, Greece will co-host an open free event on Sunday the 30th of June, in the Aishling Hotel Dublin, named “Fertility Treatment Abroad – the Ireland / Greek Solution”. The keynote speakers on the day will be Dr. Mary Mc Caffrey, FRCOG, the Scotia Clinic […]

A NEW report issued today by EY-DKM Economic Advisory, has revealed it takes 3.1 years for a first-time buyer in Kerry, on an average income, to save the necessary deposit  to get a mortgage for a home in their native county. The report confirms that nearly half of all counties […]

FANCY a barbecue this week? While today might be dull, the rest of the week is looking very good indeed so the aroma of burgers, sausages and steaks will be wafting through the estates of Tralee over the next few days. A new survey reveals Kerry people are creatures of […]

Senior Team Our Senior team will play Castleisland Desmonds on Saturday next the 29th June at 7.30pm in Castleisland. This is Round 7 of The Senior Football League and a vital game for our team and as much support as possible is greatly appreciated Ballymac B team on Saturday Our B […]

Seniors    Na Gaeil play St. Mary’s in round 7 of the County League on Sunday next June 30th in Caherciveen at 2pm. U12    The U12 boys were at home to Renard in Round 5 of the county league division 6 on Sunday evening last. Well done to all the boys […]

SENIOR FOOTBALL: It’s amazing that, after six rounds of the Co. League, seven teams share top spot on eight points each with all seven having won four games and lost two. So with five rounds remaining it’s still wide open as to who will come out on top. Round 7 […]

Credit Union Co League The Co League resumes next weekend and Round 7 sees both of our senior sides in action.  The Senior A panel are joint top of the table, but share that distinction with six other clubs, all of which have eight points from the first six games. […]

Lotto There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 06, 14, 20 & 30. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Cathal Scanlon Tonevane, Bridget Keane c/o Keane’s Bar, Maud Walsh Annagh, Mary Kerins c/o Byrensworth and Calum Nolan c/o Tony Casey. Next […]

UNDER 6 BOYS AND GIRLS Our u6 boys and girls continue training every Sunday from 11 to 12 and they are all making fantastic progress and improving each week. Their hard work and excellent coaching are definitely paying off. Keep up the good work everyone. UNDER 8 BOYS Juvenile training […]

Minors: Good luck to Tralee Parnells minors facing Ballyduff away on Sunday the 30th. Féile Saturday: Check out the photo montage of our visiting teams, parade and clubs social evening online at https://traleeparnellshurling.blogspot.com/2019/06/tralee-parnells-feile-saturday-2019.html Whn Féile na nGael Hurling and Camogie came to Tralee on the Saturday, Caherslee was awash with  our club […]

IF you want to be entertained by local actors performing scenes from famous movies and TV shows, then a trip to The Ballymac Bar, Boherbee, next week is definitely for you. Tim Landers’ ‘Act Up Drama Group’ is in rehearsals at the moment perfecting their skills for “A Night of Stage […]

TRALEE’S bars were packed for the European Champions League Final earlier this month, but one pub was in particular was full of Liverpool fans. O’Donnells Bar and Restaurant in Mounthawk was the venue for a special fundraiser organised by the Kerry Liverpool Supporters Club on June 1. It was a […]

TEMPERATURES are set to rise significantly in Ireland this week, but Met Eireann has issued an Status Yellow Weather Advisory for Ireland this afternoon. They say there is the risk of heavy thundery downpours, especially over Munster and Leinster which may lead to spot flooding. The warning is valid until […]

LEE Strand visited St John’s Parochial School in Tralee to present a cheque of €500 in the Cash 4 Schools Draw. Speaking at the presentation, Patricia Fitzell, Deputy Principal stated; “We are delighted to win €500 in the Lee Strand Cash 4 Schools. Thank you very much for this great […]

IT may be only June, but a hugely popular Kerry festival has already selected their Queen. With the annual Puck Fair Festival taking place from August 10-12, preparations are already well underway in Killorglin and an integral part of that is the selection of her royal highness, Queen Puck. The […]

A FANTASTIC weekend of athletics and the very essence of community spirit was on display at An Ríocht athletics grounds in Castleisland. The Kerry Community Games athletics finals was the occasion and while it was a ‘game of two halves’ in terms of the weather, the common thread was great […]

BANNA Rescue are urging people to stay safe in or around the water with a new video (see below). As the school holidays descend upon us, the award winning rescue service is warning of the potential dangers in the sea with the video made by local filmmakers. “By the end […]

THERE was colour, noise and style on The Mall on Saturday afternoon as the Paco store once again held one of their famous fundraisers. Eileen Whelan and friends welcomed all to an ‘Afternoon Tea’ fundraiser in aid of Chernobyl Children’s Fund Tralee & District. There were fashion shows from the […]

OVER 90 ladies enjoyed a fabulous afternoon of food and good company at The Oyster Tavern, thanks to the endeavours of the Spa/Fenit Branch of the Kerry Hospice. Breeda Hurley of ABC Cleaning and author of ‘Survive and Thrive’, was the guest speaker the second annual Midsummer Ladies Lunch where […]

IS it a fair statement to say that the way we think may bring us to conclusions that may not necessarily be true? I’m going to answer this question with a couple of examples that should really explain the above statement. For instance many thousands of years ago, man noticed […]

SPA NS hosted their annual sports day and Ice Cream Party on Friday and the day ran like clockwork with children enjoying a wide variety of fun and games in the splendid sunshine. In the afternoon, the Parents Association hosted an Ice Cream Party where everyone go to sample some […]

CH Tralee is famous for its instore beauty events and Friday saw staff kick off the weekend with a special treat for invited customers. A ‘Bubbles & Beauty’ evening took place at the cosmetics department which has moved temporarily to Abbeycourt to facilitate the extensive refurbishment of The Mall store. […]

MANOR West Shopping Centre and Retail Park will host its popular summer food and craft fair which will see the centre welcome a diverse range of Kerry’s finest food & craft producers from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, June 29. The summer fair is part of a series of food […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: Travelling to my office through city traffic is taking me longer because of increased congestion. Can I travel by electric scooter instead? Answer: An electric scooter (sometimes called an e-scooter) […]

  IT’S been a very busy week at CBS Primary School as they celebrated receiving their Health Promoting Schools flag and welcomed an Irish Olympian. On Wednesday, the celebrations began with a rooftop exercise class lead by teacher (and Irish Rugby captain) Ciara Griffin. The Health Promoting Committee collected the […]

THE Kerry minors will play Cork in the Munster MFC final at 4.30pm in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday afternoon and the team has been announced. They delivered a masterclass in their opening game against Cork in May, before defeating Clare four weeks ago. Devon Burns from Na Gaeil retains […]

THERE was a great turnout at The Rose Hotel on Friday morning for an event hosted by the Kerry Businesswomen’s Network. Financial experts were on hand to deliver advice at ‘Plan Your Brightest Future’. It was aimed at employees and business owners, women starting out in business or those planning their […]

THE Tralee-Fenit Greenway is to receive €3m in Government funding. Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, today announced funding of €3.5m for the Kilmorna to Listowel and €3m for the Tralee to Fenit Greenways. This is fantastic news for all involved in the project and work can now be advanced on the greenway […]

TRALEE Art Group and clients of Baile Mhuire held a joint exhibition of new and exciting artworks which opened on Thursday at the Day Care Centre in Balloonagh. The exhibition showcases what clients of Baile Mhuire have achieved while working closely with members of Tralee Art Group over recent months. […]