Archive for June 24th, 2021

SINN Féin TD for Kerry Pa Daly is calling for a multi-agency mental health crisis de-escalation team, piloted in Limerick, to also be created Kerry. The Tralee native has expressed concerned at the lack of 24-hour emergency access to mental health supports in the county. “Only 6% of the overall health budget […]

OUTGOING Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Terry O’Brien launched plans to host an open-air Irish Dancing Feis in Pearse Park in the town from August 19th to 21st. Attending the launch was Orfhlaith Ní Bhrian, the Vice Chair of Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha along with Munster Council Members Jimmy Smith and […]

CYCLING legend Sean Kelly was on hand to officially launch the four-day Tour De Munster Charity Cycle on Tuesday, June 22. Taking to the roads of Munster from August 5th to 8th, the Tour will raise vital funds and awareness for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI). Tralee […]

TRALEE’S new Mayor said a priority during his year in the position is to establish a Jobs Taskforce for the town to attract employment. Fianna Fáil Cllr Johnnie Wall was proposed by his party colleague, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, to succeed Cllr Terry O’Brien at the Tralee Municipal District AGM on […]

“IT’S a new beginning.” The words of 93 year old George Galvin as he returned to the Baile Mhuire Day Care Centre after a break of 15 months. It was an emotional morning at the facility in Caherslee on Wednesday as clients made their way back to the centre for the […]

BLM Kerry will hold a protest this Saturday from 2pm to 3pm in The Square in Tralee. BLM Kerry says it is spreading the message that racism and inequality of all sorts is still present. Two representatives from YARI (Youth Against Racism & Inequality) will speak at the event and following the protest […]

Guidance Counsellor Billy Ryle says the Leaving Cert exam is almost over, but there is still an important task to be done by third level aspirants… Applicants to the Central Applications Office (CAO) should now turn their attention to the ‘Change of Mind’ facility which allows them to register a […]