Archive for April 27th, 2021

THERE were no new cases of COVID-19 reported for Kerry this evening. There were 10 additional deaths and 426 new cases of the virus reported nationally. Of the deaths reported today four occurred in April, five occurred in March, one occurred in February. The median age of those who died was 84 years and […]

REPRESENTATIVES of the teams of front line healthcare workers at University Hospital Kerry, were delighted today to accept a specially framed Kerry county jersey with message of ‘thanks’ from Kerry GAA In recognition of the tireless work by frontline staff, the presentation was made by Kerry County Board Chairperson Tim […]

A CALL-OUT to artists has been issued to take part in an online programme this summer. Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer, Kerry County Council together with Terry O’Sullivan, Director of the Education Centre, Tralee have launched the call for artists to participate in the 2021 Online TAP Programme. The Online Teacher […]

AS public consultation on the next phase of multi-million-euro enhancement works in Tralee town centre continues, members of the public are invited to attend an online webinar next week to learn more about the proposals. The new phase of upgrading works in Tralee follows the allocation of funding under the […]

FUNDED by Enterprise Ireland, Munster Technological University (MTU) will spend €3.5m over the next five years on the New Frontiers Programme to support hundreds of entrepreneurs and to deliver 75 new companies in the South West Region. This is a substantial injection of funding for the New Frontiers programme with delivery being […]

GARDAI are investigating a case of illegal dumping near a Tralee estate. Last Tuesday, April 20, Tralee gardaí received an anonymous report of illegal dumping at the rear of the Shanakill Family Resource Centre. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the dumping to contact them at Tralee Garda Station […]

DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING: Anyone interested in Defibrillator Training is asked to send their details to Secretary.austinstacks.kerry@gaa.ie. The Club is organising a course in association with Tralee Red Cross commencing with an online theory session followed by practical training once restrictions are lifted. The Austin Stacks GAA Club Defibrillator is located on […]

FARMERS, fishers, food/drink producers and hospitality providers based on the Dingle Peninsula /Corca Dhuibhne are invited to sign up to an exciting new training programme aimed at providing them with the knowledge and skills to further develop and exploit the culinary attributes of the region. ‘Developing a Sustainable Regional Food Branding Strategy’ for the Dingle Peninsula / […]

Guidance Counsellor Billy Ryle says it’s last chance Friday for Leaving Certs to complete the application form and to finalise subject levels for accredited grades… Applying for the Leaving Cert exam is usually straight forward.  But this year, because of Covid-19 uncertainty, it’s a three phased process. Initially, students entered […]