Archive for March, 2020

THE Rose of Tralee Festival will still take place this year, but it’s a possibility that it may need to be put back to September. That’s the view CEO of the Rose of Tralee International Festival, Anthony O’Gara, who was asked about the event on Radio Kerry’s ‘Talkabout’ programme this […]

DR. Oliver Murphy, President of IT Tralee, has announced his retirement. Mr Lionel Alexander, on behalf of The Governing Body of the Institute, thanked Dr. Murphy for his significant commitment to the Institute and for the contribution he has made to the development of the Institute over a 26 year […]

Chef Mark Doe of Just Cooking Cookery School in Firies has come up with some recipes to keep the kids (and yourself!) busy when stuck inside during the current Coronavirus crisis… With the current situation, it is a great time to spend time with the kids and teach them some […]

TECH Week 2020 is to go ahead from March 28 to April 3 with a variety of online events and activities. Ireland’s national festival of technology — organised by the ICS Foundationand supported by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) — aims to unite and inspire the talent of tomorrow with emerging […]

KERRY Cancer Support Group are informing service users that their bus services to Cork and Limerick are still operating in line with Government and HSE guidelines. A statement issued by the charity yesterday reads; “Capacity will be limited to maintain physical distancing. Physical distancing protocols are also being adhered to […]

THE two men arrested in relation to a burglary at a pub in Blennerville in the early hours of Wednesday morning have since been charged and bailed. They are both due to appear before the courts at a later date. Gardaí arrested the men, both aged in their 30s, after […]

THE Alzheimer Society of Ireland is appealing for public support after it had to postpone it’s annual Alzheimer’s Tea Day because of the Coronavirus crisis. It has launched an urgent appeal for vital dementia supports to help them to continue their vital work with people with dementia and their families during the […]

FOLLOWING a break-in to a premises in Blennerville overnight, Tralee Chamber and the Tralee Garda Station has reiterated their advice to businesses closed during the COVID-19 crisis to engage with the Gardai and the Chamber to assist with measures to protect their properties. Ken Tobin of Tralee Chamber said; “Its […]

WITH non-essential services across the county closing their doors in the interest of public safety, one local cancer support charity is assuring clients and those feeling anxious and vulnerable that support is still available. Recovery Haven Kerry cancer support house closed its doors to the public two weeks ago, cancelling […]

A LOCAL man has already raised thousands of euro from a charity initiative where he is encouraging people to walk or run 5k, on their own, to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Shane Kenny from Churchill, who now works in Cork City, came up with the idea after […]

A TRALEE man will feature on tonight’s (Wednesday) episode of RTÉ One’s ‘Big Life Fix’ at 10.05pm. Although from Tralee, John O’Donnell is now based in Copenhagen where he works as a game designer at a start-up. ‘Big Life Fix’ challenges a group of leading designers, engineers, computer programmers and […]

ANOTHER major event in Kerry has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus crisis. The organisers of Listowel Writers’ Week, which was due to take place from May 27-May 31 in the north Kerry town, has made the decision on health and safety grounds. A statement on their facebook page this […]

GARDAI have arrested two men in relation to a burglary at a pub in Blennerville in the early hours of this morning. Shortly after 1am, Gardaí from Tralee received a report from a member of the public about a suspicious car in the area which had its number plates blocked […]

KERRY Fire and Rescue Service has strengthened its force with the recruitment of 15 additional personnel. The new retained fire fighters are to replace recent and upcoming retirements and departures within the Fire Service and will be stationed at the various fire stations across the county. The new recruits will […]

A MEETING of Kerry County Council management and representatives of the political parties and Independents took place this morning to continue the coordination of the Council’s response to the current public health emergency. The meeting observed personal distancing requirements and some participants joined the meeting by teleconference. Elected members and […]

MOTHERS DAY: We hope all the mommies in our community had a Happy Mothers Day. We especially commend all those working on the front line during this current Covid 19 pandemic…. your dedication and commitment is admirable and appreciated so much. When this medical crisis passes, we hope you will […]

CORONAVIRUS – COVID 19: MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN, BILLY RYLE Just when our season was up and running and the club was a hive of activity, the deadly virus from the Orient invaded our shores. It broke our hearts to have to lock the gates and to bring activities in […]

WHILE the world is changing for everyone these days, the generosity of the local community is the same as it ever was. This is evident in the case of Brendan Walsh from Tralee, who suffered a serious horse-related injury recently. Brendan is heavily involved in racing, breeding, showjumping and the Kingdom […]

KERRY Airport is still open despite the cessation of Ryanair flights this week.. CEO John Mulhern said the Kerry-Dublin flights will continue to facilitate urgent transport for critical staff, supplies and essential travel if needed. In a statement released today Mr Mulhern said; “In this our 50th year, Kerry Airport could […]

TRALEE company ViClarity has announced they are granting free access to their Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Self-Assessment Tool to all Irish Credit Unions for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ViClarity team will work with any Credit Unions who are interested in availing of this BCP Self- Assessment tool […]

GARDAI are informing the public that they are available to help vulnerable people during the Coronavirus crisis. They have set up a community policing response team to make sure everyone in the community is taken care of. They are conscious of older people, especially in rural areas, who may be […]

Volunteers     Na Gaeil GAA Club has compiled a list of volunteers available to do drop offs, collections etc and have been in touch with shops in the Oakpark area: Spar, Terry’s, Leahy’s, Oaklands and McElligott’s. Please let people know that this is available and if anyone needs to avail of […]

Club Activities Suspended    Due to the worsening situation of the Coronavirus in Ireland the decision has been taken both at national and local level to suspend all GAA activity, matches and training at club, school and county level across all grades and codes until March 29th  inclusive in the interest […]

URGENT MESSAGE FOR ALL CLUB MEMBERS Ballymac GAA club is officially closed as are our two pitches.  No one should be on the premises and everyone is asked to train at home. We are pleading with members to abide by the HSE guidelines of social distancing in order to save […]

Lotto There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 01, 10, 16 & 21. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Ann and Brian O’Shea Curraheen, Michael Higgins Curragraigue, Mary O’Donoghue Blennerville, Mary Bailey Tonevane and Padraig Quirke New YorkNext week’s Lotto will […]

IRELAND’S National Action Plan on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has tasked local authorities and other agencies to work closely with the Department of Community and Rural Development to coordinate the community and volunteering response to the current public health emergency. A new COVID-19 Kerry Community Response Advisory Group has been established to […]

KERRY Fianna Fail TD, Norma Foley has issued a callout to schools, sports clubs, gyms and businesses currently not operating, to donate any sanitisers or disposable gloves they have to community and voluntary organisations helping the vulnerable at this time. “As a county we are indebted to a whole variety […]

GARDAI were called to Banna Beach earlier today over concerns people were not adhering to social distancing guidelines. The beach had to be cleared due to large groups of people congregating there taking advantage of the fine weather. Over the past few days, people have been using the beaches, Canal […]

A TRAINEE solicitor at professional services firms, CDS Law & Tax, has returned victorious from the International Academy of Dispute Resolution Mediation Tournament, held March 4th – 7th at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Paula was one of the three trainee solicitors chosen to represent the Law Society of […]

On Mother’s Day, local writer Fidelma Fitzgerald reflects on her relationship with her mom and why mothers in general are just amazing… I can best describe mothers as classical music. Beautiful, powerful, strong and unconditionally impacting. I have been very lucky, blessed in fact, to be born to a lady of […]