Archive for November, 2019

BASKETBALL at juvenile and senior level in Kerry has been given a major boost at the start of the new season with the announcement that Kerry Airport has become the lead sponsor of the sport in the county. The Kerry Area Basketball Board (KABB) season has just commenced with over 300 […]

2019 Ladies Eclectic Competition Results: Division 1: 0-15 Handicap: Mary Savage 61 Division 2: 16-22 Handicap: Mary Murphy 65 Division 3: 23 to 27 Handicap: Angela Enright 73 Division 4: 28-54 Handicap: Isabel Mancera Claro 77. Wednesday 6th November – Weekly 9 Hole Re-entry Competition: Format: 9 Hole singles non-qualifying […]

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS: There will be a celebration in the Clubhouse on next Saturday evening (9th Nov) commencing at 8.30pm for two winning football teams of the past – our Seniors who are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their Co. Championship win in 1994 and our Minors who won their first […]

SENIOR MENS TRALEE- 35 CASTLEISLAND – 11 ·         5 min gone. Try for @CastleislandRFC by their Loosehead Prop in the corner from a maul from a 5mtr lineout. Con missed. 0-5 ·         7 mins. Immediate response from @TraleeRFC. A great try in the corner from Gavan Peevers. Missed Con. 5-5 […]

A COMMUNITY social partnership between young and old in a Kerry town, called Social Action Group Rathmore has won the Community Award at the 2019 National Lottery Good Causes Awards. The Social Action Group Rathmore, won their category and with it a cash prize of €10,000 towards their incredible work […]

IT is looking unlikely that Tralee will get a designated dog park in the near future as a suitable location cannot be identified. Back at the July meeting of Tralee Municipal District councillors, Fianna Fáil Cllr Norma Foley asked the Council to investigate the potential for opening a designated dog […]

KERRY County Council has launched a new campaign to promote awareness of the responsibilities of motorists approaching or driving past roadworks which are underway on the county’s roads. Dangerous driving at roadworks where a one-lane system or diversions are in place can endanger the safety and lives of council staff […]

IMPROVEMENTS to the Town Park playground and extra benches are on the way over the coming months. Councillor Pa Daly had a motion before the meeting Tralee Municipal District councillors on Monday morning, requesting that the local authority upgrade the playground. In reply, Council Management said that a significant upgrade […]

A NEW app developed by Kerry County Council which provides information about activities and places of interest along the Wild Atlantic Way was launched on Monday by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin. Kerry County Council were successful in securing funding under […]

TRALEE Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park is preparing for a very busy Science Week which takes place from November 10-17. Science Week 2019 will focus on climate action, seeking to help people understand climate change, how science and technology can help us create a positive climate future and the […]

THERE was excitement galore at Lee Strand’s €1,000 Grand Finale on Saturday, November afternoon when Radio Kerry broadcasted live from Manor West Shopping Centre in Tralee. To celebrate the launch of Lee Strand’s new 100% Renewable & 100% Recyclable carton, Lee Strand and Radio Kerry called at random to homes […]

Alan Cantwell reports on Warriors win in the Men’s Superleague clash with Moycullen at the complex on Saturday… Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 89 Moycullen 53 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors are top of the Super League table after another impressive display saw them overcome Moycullen of Galway by 89-53 at the Tralee Sports […]

TO mark the passing of the late Gay Byrne, Books of Condolence are being opened at Kerry County Council offices in Tralee (County Buildings) and Killarney (Town Hall) from 9am on Tuesday and will be available to members of the public during office hours. The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, […]

Lotto There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 03, 09, 10 & 15. The five €30 consolation prizes went to John Cronin Killorglin, Ciaran Og Murphy Mounthawk, Eileen Walsh Tralee, C. Regan Keel and Andrew Breewood Derrymore West. Next week’s Lotto will […]

Credit Union Co Senior Football League Kilcummin 3-16 Kerins O’Rahillys 1-12 Kerins O’Rahillys’ bid for a place in a play-off to decide the runners-up spot in Division 1 of the county league – and a place in the final – came unstuck on Sunday last in a sunny but cold […]

Join us for our Awards Party:  Join us for our Awards Party, with music by DJ Big Jim, Friday November 8, Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Hall, Killeen Road, €5pp, €25 max per family (Door Prize draw on the night). All are welcome for disco and fun from 6pm to 10pm. Contributions […]

Munster Championship    Na Gaeil will play the Cork Champions away in the first round of the Munster Premier Junior Championship on Saturday November 16th. The Cork Premier Junior Championship Final is on next weekend so the venue will depend on what team is victorious. Annual Mass   Our annual mass for […]

GARDAI in Tralee are investigating criminal damage, assaults and theft incidents in the Tralee area. Between Friday, October 25 and Tuesday, October 29 damage was caused to three skylight windows at Holy Family primary school. No entry was gained to the building. If anyone noticed anything suspicious in the area during […]

THE Mayor of Tralee has asked Kerry County Council to write to a Dutch airline to see if a direct route from Kerry Airport to Schipol Airport in Amsterdam is feasible. Mayor of Tralee Cllr Jim Finucane, speaking at the meeting of Tralee Municipal District on Monday morning, said they […]

COUNCILLORS in Tralee Municipal District today gave the go-ahead for a new local authority estate at Ballyrickard. The development will consist of 21 housing units of 15 three-bedroom houses and six four-bedroom homes, access road, parking, services, landscaping and associated works. It will be located at a greenfield site north […]

THE Kerry County Council Arts Grants application process opens on Wednesday, November 6 for projects and activities taking place in 2020. The closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm Monday 16th December 2020. Under the Arts Act 2003, funding is allocated to individuals or groups where activities, projects and […]

McELLIGOTT’S Bar in Abbeydorney ran an ‘End of Harvest Festival Feelgood BBQ’ in aid of Pieta House in October and presented €2,020 to Pieta House last Saturday evening. Sinead McElligott and Pat Hayes, who organised the successful event, wished to thank Irish Marquees who supplied the large tent, Adare farm […]

SINGER/SONGWRITER Ryan J was  crowned the winner of the 9th annual IMRO Christie Hennessy Song Contest with his song ‘Timebomb’ on Saturday night. The live final took place at The Ashe Hotel, Tralee, with a special guest performance from singer-songwriter Mundy. Ten finalists were selected from just under 300 entries […]

TRALEE Rowing Club will be having its annual Table Quiz Night on Friday 15th of November, at The Ashe Hotel in Tralee, from 7:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to test your general knowledge about pretty much everything and try to win one of the great prizes of the […]

IT was billed as DJ Curtin’s final shows in Tralee and if that’s the case, he certainly did it in style! Over 800 people went to the Brandon Hotel over two nights on Friday and Saturday to see the legendary Tralee singer and they weren’t disappointed. Backed by The Conquerors, […]

THERE was standing room only in Charlies Bar in the Kerins O’Rahillys Clubhouse on Friday night for a table quiz in aid of Kerry Women’s Resource Centre. Every table was taken and many people had to sit at the bar counter to take part such was the support shown for […]

THERE has been a decrease in burglaries, an increase in theft crimes and a large rise in minor assaults in Kerry in the first nine months of this year compared to the same period of 2018. This was revealed at the latest meeting of the Joint Policing Committee meeting held […]

‘THE Troubadour Club’ at The Ashe Hotel was packed on Friday night to officially open the 9th annual Christie Hennessy Festival weekend. There was an amazing lineup of artists from around the country at the event and every seat in the house was filled before Deputy Mayor of Tralee, Sam […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I am buying a drone for my son as a gift this Christmas. What are the rules for flying it? Answer: Drones and model aircraft are both considered small unmanned […]

NOT a bad haul. The PwC All-Stars Awards were held at the National Convention Centre in Dublin tonight and Kerry players came away with four awards and the Young Player of the Year went to Kenmare’s Sean O’Shea. He also picked up an All-Star along with teammates Tom O’Sullivan, David […]