Archive for March, 2020

AN Garda Siochana are advising the public of the possibility for fraudsters exploiting the spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus to carry out scams either online or in person. The main types of scams include Phisihing, Social Engineering Scams and Fraudulent Selling/Trading. In the case of phishing, a company or person receives an […]

JUVENILE ACADEMY  Last Sunday was another busy day for all involved in Kerins O’ Rahilly’s Juvenile  Academy where indoor training continued in Kerry Sports Academy with over 100 girls and boys in attendance . Our  qualified and dedicated coaches as always ensured  that the children not only learnt their skills […]

KERRY County Council is inviting expressions of interest for the development of two sites at Fels Point, Cloonbeg, Tralee. The Council says it is interested in receiving proposals that enhance Tralee as a premier tourist destination, create a focal point for increased economic activity for the town and surrounding area […]

THE Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council has begun a visit to the United States as part of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Cllr Niall Kelleher will promote the county and meet with US agencies, politicians and officials during a number of meetings and events in Chicago and New York. Cllr […]

IF you’re thinking of sprucing up your home for spring, then Alan’s Showroom in Lower Clash Industrial Estate is a must visit as they currently have some great offers on wooden flooring and sliding wardrobes. Alan Griffin, has years of experience in the construction and carpentry industry and now he […]

TRALEE-BASED Ard Rí Marble Group Ltd has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme, in association with Bank of Ireland. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance, was recognised at a gala awards dinner in Dublin on Friday, March 6. […]

TWO well-known Kerry hotels, the Ballygarry House Hotel and Spa in Tralee and the Castlerosse Park Resort in Killarney, are the first Flogas customers to sign up to the company’s recently launched carbon offsetting initiative. The two luxury hotels will now compensate for over 700 tonnes in LPG-related carbon emissions […]

THE Tralee-based Free Radicals Youth Theatre with present their new play this Saturday night. Produced by Laura Gibney & Neil Flynn in association with Siamsa Tíre, ‘Lost’ will be performed at 7.30pm in the theatre.  Tickets €10 from the Box Office 066 7123055 or via www.siamsatire.com This rip-roaring adventure spans the […]

  THE inaugural Wander Wild Festival, planned for Killarney from March 27th to 29th, has been deferred for a year following best practice advice from the health service agencies. The committee spearheading the great outdoors festival, in conjunction with the board of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, confirmed that […]

THE Transition Years of CBS The Green will stage their dramatic production of John B. Keane’s ‘Big Maggie’ tonight, Thursday and Friday night at the school. The cast have been rehearsing for months now and all that hard work will come to fruition in a top quality production which is […]

Kerry Badminton Association News by Ruth Concannon Inter County Honours!  The Presentation School hall in Killarney was the venue on Sunday the 8th of March for the Munster Brewster Cup competition. Kerry’s senior team on the day was Sinead Galvin, Maeve Twomey, Elaine Hudson, Niamh Flaherty, Jennifer Keane, Niamh Hickey, […]

THE LATE TIMMY SHEEHAN: There was sorrow and disbelief throughout the county and beyond last week when news broke of the sudden death of Timmy Sheehan. Two days before his passing he was reporting for Radio Kerry on the Kerry/Antrim Senior Hurling National League game in Austin Stack Park. After […]

Men’s Results Castle Bar Spring League Cup Semi Finalists Mike Leahy v Derek O Brien Brendan Fitzgerald v John Casey Castle Bar Spring League Plate Semi Finalists Colm Sheehy v David Fitzgerald Domo Lyne v Richard Barrett Fixtures Sat March 14th Spring League Semi Finals Sun March 15th Spring League […]

SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT : Our Senior Club Awards night took place last Saturday night in the Clubhouse, where a very enjoyable night was had by the large crowd that attended. The following were our worthy award recipients. Minor Player of the Year – Mikey Clifford, U21 Player of the Year […]

OVER 60 women, men, children and a few dogs, braved the elements and came together to walk 5km in Killarney National Park. The event was organised by the Kerry Businesswomen’s Network, in celebration of International Women’s Day and in support of Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre, and the Kerry […]

EXCITEMENT is building ahead of the Tralee Harriers St. Patrick’s Half Marathon, 10k and 5k races which take place this Saturday morning. The races start and finish from Tralee Bay Wetlands with the Half Marathon beginning at 9.30am and the 10k/5k at 10am. Places are still available and online registration […]

STAG and Doe Sessions will celebrate their one year anniversary with a gig in The Fiddler Bar Tralee on Friday, April 3. They have three amazing original Irish acts with Leevy, Sara Ryan and The Neon Cars (formerly Columbia) taking to the stage in on the night. Kicking off the night will be Leevy who […]

THE looming Coronavirus crisis was one of the main issues to the fore last night as AIB, in association with Tralee Chamber Alliance and Kerry Local Enterprise Office, hosted an event sharing insights and marketing trends on the tourism, retail and hospitality industry in Kerry. The event at Ballygarry House […]

QUALITY of life, being closer to family and friends and a safer environment  are the three top determining factors for people who have relocated to Kerry, according to a survey released today. The Kerry Relocation Survey carried out by National Recruitment & HR Services Group Collins McNicholas, in conjunction with […]

Alan Cantwell reports on Warriors’ final home game and says while they are in pole position to clinch Super League title, the spectre of points deduction remains… Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 96 Abbey Seals Dublin Lions 54 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors and Belfast Star will go into the final round of Men’s […]

Senior Credit Union Co League Division 1 Rd 1. Kerins O Rahillys  0-8 Kilcummin 1-7 Kilcummin came away with a valuable two league points when they withheld a strong Strand Road challenge played at the Caherina grounds in windy conditions. Strand Road could feel aggrieved when what looked a definite […]

Lotto There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 01, 06, 15 & 30. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Adam Walsh Dromcairn, Rose Roche Curragraigue, Phyllis O’Herlihy c/o Jerry Moriarty, Brenda O’Hehir Balloonagh Estate and Bdendan and Shannon Quill Lohercannon. Next […]

GET WELL WISHES: We wish all those in our community who are ill- a speedy return to good health. ALMAS TAKEAWAY AND PIZZERIA: NEW LOTTO SPONSOR The club wishes to acknowledge the continued sponsorship by Alan from Alma’s Takeaway and Pizzeria. Alan has continued to be a wonderful financial sponsor […]

THERE won’t be a St Patrick’s Day parade Tralee or anywhere else in Kerry and nationwide, due to concerns about the Coronavirus. It comes after parades in major cities and towns and around the country were cancelled earlier today. The Government made the order after a cabinet sub-committee meeting this afternoon. […]

County League    Na Gaeil entertained Glenbeigh/Glencar in windswept Killeen in their first round Division 2 County League game on Sunday afternoon. Na Gaeil played with the aid of the wind in the opening half but with only seven of the fifteen that started in the All Ireland Final six weeks […]

FOLLOWING a meeting this morning of the UHK COVID-19 committee at University Hospital Kerry, the hospital has decided to cancel all non- time critical elective surgery from tomorrow (Tuesday). The hospital says this measure is necessary in the interests of patient safety and has been taken in the context of […]

Seniors: Brosna v Churchill The opening blast of referee Dermot Hughes whistle signalled both the start of this Division 3 encounter and a severe hailstone shower that disrupted both teams efforts to settle into the match. Dee McAuliffe opened the scoring for Brosna followed quickly by a point from Churchill’s […]

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP. Any outstanding membership can be given to Maurice Harmon 087-6564707, Brendan Slattery 087-2768092 or team trainer this week. Senior players €60. Students €35. Adult non player €30. Juvenile U8-U18s €30. U6s €20. Family membership €70.  Registration form is available on our Facebook page. HEALTHY CLUBS. Ardfert Healthy Clubs Project […]

Talent Show St Brendan’s Hurling Club are running a talent show with €1,000 prize money. All amatuer acts welcome. Heats to be run in local Ardfert pubs. Closing date for entries March 31st 2020. Grand Final in Ballyroe Heights Hotel Friday May 2nd @8pm. Please contact 086 8198578 for  further […]

U12s Camogie A group of hardy Tralee Parnells Juvenile Camogie Girls travelled  to Cordal GAA last Saturday morning to celebrate Seachtain na Geailge with Sliabh Luachra Camogie Club. The girls ranged in age from U12’s to U10’s and teamed up with Sliabh Luachra to play a series of games demonstrating […]