Archive for February 21st, 2020

IT’S been a mixed set of results so far in the Kerry footballers’ league campaign, with a draw, win and a loss. With home advantage on Sunday, they’ll be hoping for two points against Meath in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 Round 4 game which has a 1pm […]

TRALEE man Ultan Dillene has been called into the Irish matchday squad for Sunday’s game against England. It comes after Ireland lock Iain Henderson was ruled out of the Six Nations clash due to family reasons. Devin Toner will take his place on the pitch for the game at Twickenham. This […]

THE new Wander Wild Festival in Killarney takes place from March 27-29 inclusive, heralding the Spring equinox celebrated with pageantry, fire, passion, drama, adventure and exhibitions. The inaugural festival will offer an inside glimpse of what the real Killarney is all about with a springtime celebration of the great outdoors. […]

SOUTHDOC services in Kerry will be affected by strike action this evening and overnight. Around 60 SIPTU members, who are drivers and administration staff with SouthDoc in Kerry and Cork, are taking part in a nationwide 24-hour strike by Section 39 workers over the reversal of pay cuts. Between 6pm […]

IF you fancy testing your general knowledge and the possibility of winning a few prizes, then this is for you next week. The Spa/Fenit branch of the Kerry Hospice Foundation will host a table quiz next Thursday, February 27 at 8.30pm in The Oyster Tavern. They are encouraging everyone in […]

Lovely weather again this weekend…ok, not really. It’s going to be a bit rubbish again on Saturday, but brighter on Sunday so maybe you might venture out to one of these… Saturday 1. Support The Green… Ok, straight off we’re veering away from town and over the road to Killarney, […]

THE 21st Gathering Traditional Festival returns to the Gleneagle Hotel Killarney from February 26th – March 1st with concerts, céilís, and sessions around every nook and cranny. This five-day festival attracts music fans from the US, Britain, France, Germany and all over Ireland. A festival favourite the céilís return to The […]