Archive for July 21st, 2019

A TRALEE councillor has asked is it possible to create a ‘Christmas Experience’ in the Town Park this December. Cllr Toireasea Ferris made the request to the Council at the meeting of Tralee Municipal District councillors on Tuesday. She said people flock to Killarney and Fota Island in Cork for […]

A DAY where experienced gardeners could help out the horticulturalist in the Town Park was suggested by a councillor at the meeting of Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council on Tuesday. Cllr Toireasa Ferris was speaking after motions by Cllr Sam Locke and Mayor Jim Finucane requested that the […]

REHABCARE Blennerville are holding their annual open day with a BBQ and Jumble Sale on Tuesday, July 23 from 11.30am to 2.30pm. The event sees the facility invite families, friends and visitors to the centre for the Jumble sale and food which raises proceeds towards local activities for their service […]

John Griffin, Tourism Officer with Kerry County Council, pays tribute to James Lucey who passed away recently… James (Jimmy) Lucey (1949-2019), the prolific local poet who had that rare gift of language to make ordinary events appear extraordinary, has been laid to rest in Rathass Cemetery, Tralee on Saturday, July […]

IT is often said that the vibration of music can enhance our lives immeasurably. I totally agree but the lyrics of a song can also play a huge part. To this effect I want to draw your attention to the lyrics of a song recorded by Elvis Presley in 1968. […]