Archive for October, 2020

The Toyota Proace City.

Sponsored: Kellihers Toyota Welcomes New Proace City To Tralee

October 20, 2020 at 10:03 am Comments are Disabled

TOYOTA’S latest addition to their commercial range, the Proace City, has arrived in Kellihers Garage, Tralee and our sales team (Niall Sheehan, Jack Watkinson and Tommy Hayes are on hand to discuss this new addition with you. Priced from just €15,038 ex. VAT, the Proace City is a competitive and […]

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Austin Stacks GAA Club News

Austin Stacks GAA Club News

October 20, 2020 at 8:34 am Comments are Disabled

PAUL LUCEY MEMORIAL: Club Chairman, Billy Ryle is appealing to all supporters and friends of Austin Stacks GAA Club, Tralee to register for the 2020 Virtual Paul Lucey Run/Walk for the Rock 5k/10k, which can be done, at your own convenience in the period from midnight on 31st October to […]

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Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

October 19, 2020 at 5:24 pm Comments are Disabled

ACADAMH NA nÓG As things stand now, we are being responsible in not having our Sunday morning Juvenile Academy. It would have been unrealistic to expect young girls and boys to train in a non contact format. However we can still train at home to work on and improve our skills. We […]

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Na Gaeil GAA Club News

Na Gaeil GAA Club News

October 19, 2020 at 4:05 pm Comments are Disabled

Underage Activities    All under age activities for both boys and girls have come to an end for the coming season. We had hoped to continue for a few more weeks but the fact that Level 3 restrictions were imposed at the beginning of last week club officers thought it best […]

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Gardaí Appeal To Public For Information After Break-Ins

Gardaí Appeal To Public For Information After Break-Ins

October 19, 2020 at 3:49 pm Comments are Disabled

GARDAI are appealing to the public for any information in relation to burglaries in the county over the past week. Between 9pm on Monday, October 12 and 9am the following morning a house was broken into at Mountain Close, Balloonagh. Any information to Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300. In St John’s […]

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The huge crowd at the CH Christmas Parade on The Mall on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

CH Santa Parade And Grotto Experience Cancelled For This Year

October 19, 2020 at 3:18 pm Comments are Disabled

FOLLOWING this morning’ announcement that the Kerry County Museum ‘Festive Hall’ experience will not take place, there was more expected bad news this afternoon. CH Tralee has announced that it’s annual Santa Parade through the town centre and the Santaland Grotto experience has also been cancelled for the festive season […]

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Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

October 19, 2020 at 1:58 pm Comments are Disabled

AGM The Executive Committee of Tralee Parnells Hurling & Camogie Club hereby give notice that the AGM of the club will be held online via Zoom on Friday 13th November, commencing at 8:30pm. Notice of motions for the AGM and nominations of registered full members to serve as an Executive […]

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Kerry County Museum Cancels Christmas ‘Festive Hall’ Experience

Kerry County Museum Cancels Christmas ‘Festive Hall’ Experience

October 19, 2020 at 1:50 pm Comments are Disabled

IT was inevitable really because of the COVID-19 situation but Kerry County Museum has officially announced that their annual Festive Hall experience will not be going ahead for Christmas 2020. In a statement issued earlier on their Facebook page, they said; “We have been talking to Santa, Mrs Claus and the elves […]

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The level crossing at Clash.

Level Crossing At Clash To Be Closed This Week

October 19, 2020 at 1:38 pm Comments are Disabled

THE level crossing at Clash near the IT Tralee south campus is to be closed from tomorrow (Tuesday) until Saturday, October 24 due to works by Irish Rail at the crossing. There will be no pedestrian, vehicle or cycling access at the crossing so motorists need to use alternative routes. […]

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Ardfert GAA Club News

Ardfert GAA Club News

October 19, 2020 at 10:50 am Comments are Disabled

CLUB GEAR We are currently taking orders for official club gear. The last day for placing orders is Friday 25th October. A full list of available items & prices is on our Facebook page. Please text your order, along with your name and contact details to 087 6086215 before Friday. […]

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Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

October 19, 2020 at 10:46 am Comments are Disabled

Our executive released the following statement on the 8th October. Ballymacelligott GAA Club has decided to suspend all training for all age groups for both boys and girls for 2020. The pitches will now close for all members of our club and public. The Club takes this difficult step in […]

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St Pats GAA Club News

St Pats GAA Club News

October 19, 2020 at 10:40 am Comments are Disabled

Lotto   There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 06, 08, 14 and 18. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Beatrice O’Sullivan Annagh, Mary Collins Clahane, Lily Kelliher Lohercannon, Patricia Ryan Derrymore East and Norma Flynn Curraheen. Next week’s […]

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John Mitchels GAA Club News

John Mitchels GAA Club News

October 19, 2020 at 10:36 am Comments are Disabled

UNDER 8 BOYS John Mitchel’s U8 Boy’s enjoyed a great training session on Sunday last. As with COVID-19 Guidelines we made 3 small groups & had 3 exercise stations rotating each group every 15 minutes. Our session ended with a 20-minute kick about & it was great to see all […]

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Kerry Gift Card Can Help Local Businesses This Christmas

Kerry Gift Card Can Help Local Businesses This Christmas

October 19, 2020 at 10:14 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY shoppers can give the gift of Kerry this Christmas thanks to a brand-new Kerry Gift Card which can be used in dozens of Kerry businesses and services. The Kerry Gift Card, which will allow shoppers to support local jobs and local businesses in the run-up to the Christmas, is […]

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Another Weather Warning Issued For Kerry

Another Weather Warning Issued For Kerry

October 19, 2020 at 9:21 am Comments are Disabled

ANOTHER weather warning has been issued for Kerry this morning to go along with the rainfall alert in effect at the moment. Met Éireann issued the Status Yellow Wind warning for  Kerry, Wexford, Cork and Waterford which come into effect at 5am on Tuesday morning until 3pm on Tuesday afternoon. Southeast […]

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Some of the suspected drugs and cash seized at a house in Tralee last night.

Gardaí In Tralee Make Drug Seizures And Arrests Over Past 24 Hours

October 18, 2020 at 3:22 pm Comments are Disabled

TRALEE gardaí have been busy over the past day making arrests and drug seizures in the local area. During a search of a house last night, Tralee gardaí discovered cannabis and cocaine valued at approximately €4,000 (pending analysis) and just under €2,000 cash. Then this morning, as part of Operation GLAS, […]

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Status Yellow Rainfall Warning Comes Into Effect On Monday

Status Yellow Rainfall Warning Comes Into Effect On Monday

October 18, 2020 at 1:23 pm Comments are Disabled

THERE’S some sustained wet weather on the way which has prompted Met Eireann to issue a Status Yellow – Rainfall warning for the whole of Ireland. Persistent and occasionally heavy bands of rain will cross the country beginning on Sunday night through to Tuesday evening with the warning valid from […]

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CBS First Years taking part in the drumming workshop as part of their Wellbeing Fay on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

CBS First Years Enjoy Drumming Session For Wellbeing Day

October 18, 2020 at 12:09 pm Comments are Disabled

A SPECIAL wellbeing day for all first year students at CBS The Green was held last Friday with fun events lined up to give the 125 young lads a break from their studies and a chance to enjoy much needed timeout. The boys’ Year Head Mr. John Culloty and Academic […]

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The Christmas Cards were unveiled by Dr. Patricia Sheahan, Consultant, in Palliative Care Medicine,  on Thursday, from left Ursula O'Connell, KHF, Jane Hillard Artist, Dr. Patricia Sheahan Consultant, Frank Hayes  Kerry Group  and Mary Shanahan Sec KHF. Photo: John Cleary.

A Message Of Hope In Kerry Hospice Foundation’s Christmas Cards

October 18, 2020 at 11:38 am Comments are Disabled

THE new set of Christmas cards launched by the Kerry Hospice Foundation on Thursday last by Patricia Sheahan, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, which this year contains a message of hope for the times we live in. Also present at the launch was artist Jane Hilliard, who again designed the entire […]

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Someone Who Bought Ticket In Kerry Won Over €34,000 In Euromillions Last Night

Someone Who Bought Ticket In Kerry Won Over €34,000 In Euromillions Last Night

October 17, 2020 at 11:20 am Comments are Disabled

A EuroMillions player in the village of Kilgarvan is to the tune of €34,496 better off today after scooping this prize on last night’s EuroMillions draw. This player, who purchased their Quick Pick ticket yesterday (Friday) at the Mace shop in Kilgarvan, matched five numbers on the main EuroMillions draw, […]

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At the planting of the 'Tree Of Hope' at CBS The Green on Friday morning were, from left; teacher Caroline Crowley, Fr Tadhg Fitzgerald, student Jordan Kissane, Principal Anne O'Callaghan, Munna Lukes and Con O'Connor of Pieta House. Photo by Dermot Crean

Planting A ‘Tree Of Hope’ At CBS The Green

October 17, 2020 at 9:17 am Comments are Disabled

A CHEQUE for €1,000, the proceeds from a Positive Mental Health Day at CBS the Green, was presented to Con O’Connor of charity Pieta House on Friday morning by the staff and students. To coincide with the cheque presentation, a tree planting ceremony also took place. Con O’Connor of Pieta […]

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Finnegan On Films: A Thriller, Comedy And Drama To Check Out On Netflix

Finnegan On Films: A Thriller, Comedy And Drama To Check Out On Netflix

October 17, 2020 at 8:53 am Comments are Disabled

No shortage of films available to entertain us as we stay at home, with some Netflix selections and the Kerry International Film Festival this weekend says our movie guy James Finnegan… At time of writing, there are discussions going on trying to decide what Covid level we should be at, […]

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The Kerry Hurling Team To Play Antrim Has Been Named

October 16, 2020 at 9:28 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Kerry team to play Antrim in the Allianz Hurling League Div.2A Final in Tullamore on Sunday at 1.30pm is as follows 1. Martin Stackpoole (Lixnaw) 2. James O’Connor (Abbeydorney) 3. Bryan Murphy (Causeway) 4. Tomas O’Connor (Crotta O’Neills) 5. Conor O’Keeffe (Lixnaw) 6. Jason Diggins (Causeway) 7. Fionan Mackessy (St Brendans) 8. Brendan O’Leary (Abbeydorney) 9. Shane Nolan (Crotta O’Neills) 10. Shane Conway (Lixnaw) 11. Michael O’Leary (Abbeydorney) 12; Michael Leane (Ballyheigue) 13. John Buckley (Lixnaw) 14. Mickey Boyle (Ballyduff) 15. Brandon […]

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Kerry line up for the national anthem. Photo by Dermot Crean

Here’s The Kerry Team To Face Monaghan On Saturday

October 16, 2020 at 8:42 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Kerry team to play Monaghan tomorrow, Saturday at 2pm, in Round 6 of the Allianz Football League has been announced. It sees an all-Tralee midfield of David Moran and Diarmuid O’Connor while the team is captained by David Clifford. ………….. 1. Shane Ryan (Rathmore) 2. Jason Foley (Ballydonoghue) 3. Tadhg Morley (Templemore) 4. Tom […]

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Kerry College Announces New Ecology And Practical Fieldwork Skills Course

Kerry College Announces New Ecology And Practical Fieldwork Skills Course

October 16, 2020 at 12:27 pm Comments are Disabled

KERRY COLLEGE has announced an innovative new programme called “Ecology and Practical Fieldwork Skills” which will run in Killarney starting on Monday 16th November. This full-time QQI Level 5 Major Award will be run by Killarney National Park Education Centre in conjunction with Cappanalea (The National Centre for Outdoor Education […]

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Local Chapter Celebrates International Credit Union Day

Local Chapter Celebrates International Credit Union Day

October 16, 2020 at 12:09 pm Comments are Disabled

CREDIT Unions across Kerry and West Limerick joined members around the world to celebrate International Credit Union Day on Thursday, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year’s theme is ‘Inspiring Hope For a Global Community’ reflecting how credit unions around the globe have […]

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Brendan Griffin.

Kerry Businesses Urged To Apply For Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme

October 16, 2020 at 10:09 am 1 comment

BUSINESSES in Kerry should apply for the Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme which is now being extended until mid-2021, Deputy Government Chief Whip Brendan Griffin TD has said. The Kerry Fine Gael Deputy said: “I am delighted to receive confirmation from the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science […]

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Gardaí To Operate Extra Patrols All Weekend As New Restrictions Begin

Gardaí To Operate Extra Patrols All Weekend As New Restrictions Begin

October 16, 2020 at 9:45 am Comments are Disabled

AN Garda Síochána has today introduced a high visibility, nationwide policing plan focused on support for the vulnerable and crime prevention. The policing plan, which came into effect from 7am on Friday to midnight Sunday, October 18, is in support of public health guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19 […]

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Sponsored: John Fitzgerald Watchmaker & Jewellers — The Perfect Place For That Special Gift

October 15, 2020 at 4:48 pm Comments are Disabled

WHILE it may be only October, it’s time to start thinking of gifts for Christmas. So if it’s something special you have in mind, then be sure to visit John Fitzgerald Watchmaker and Jeweller in The Square. And with a new website — where customers can browse and buy pendants, […]

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Garvey’s Tralee Warriors Head Coach John Dowling, Kevin McCarthy from Garvey’s, team captain Fergal O’Sullivan, Jim Garvey from Garvey’s and Cian O’Sullivan at the launch of the Warriors 2020/2021 season. Photo by Dermot Crean

Warriors Opening Super League Game Of The Season Is Postponed

October 15, 2020 at 4:22 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Garvey’s Tralee Warriors opening game of the 2020/21 Men’s Super League basketball season has been postponed. Warriors were due to play newly promoted Tradehouse Central Ballincollig in Cork on Saturday but it has been called off. It’s one of two postponements in the South Conference. NUIG Maree versus Moycullen BC is […]

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