Archive for October, 2021

SAINT John of God Kerry Services has a vacancy for a Payroll Officer. Saint John of God Kerry Services provides a range of programmes and services for adults and children with an intellectual disability throughout the Kerry region. A person-centered approach to service delivery is promoted in accordance with the […]

THE most up to date statistics from the Residential Property Price Register shows that September was another busy month for property sales around Tralee with 29 transactions taking place fetching a total of €11,347,803. The property that sold for the most money in one transaction in the Tralee environs in […]

THE Kerry Hospice Foundation’s Christmas Cards for this year were launched at the Palliative Day Care Unit on Friday. This year’s selection of Christmas cards were unveiled by Liz Reidy, Clinical Nurse Manager (3) in Palliative Care Inpatient unit, artist Jane Hillard and Ronan Deasy representing Kerry Group who once […]

A TRALEE solicitor was honoured at the Irish Law Awards on Friday night. Pat Mann received the Special Merit Award at the event was held in the Clayton Hotel in Dublin. The recipient of such an award, selected by the judging panel, has made a significant and noteworthy contribution to the […]

MET Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind Warning for Kerry and the rest of Munster in place until this afternoon. West to northwest winds will reach mean speeds of up 65km/hr with gusts of up to 90-110km/hr and higher gusts along coasts and exposed hills. The warning is valid […]

A Status Yellow Thunderstorm warning has been issued by Met Eireann for Kerry and the rest of Munster. Thundery outbreaks of rain with possible lightning and localised flooding could occur in affected areas tonight. The warning is valid from 9pm on Saturday to 2am on Sunday. Looking at the predicted […]

WITH all the excitement of Halloween, it’s worth remembering that there’s more magical mayhem to look forward to next weekend when the National Circus Festival returns to Tralee from November 4th -7th. Celebrating 20 years of circus skills and arts, the Festival features a jammed packed programme of both Irish and […]

A LOCAL man has come up with something spooky for the Halloween weekend to view at home. Mark Flanagan from Ballyard has created ‘Silent Screams’, a short film made up of four poems which has been posted to YouTube. “These poems are acted out by myself and three talented actors — […]

IT was a dry, crisp morning for the Tralee Parkrun on Saturday, but there was a twist to proceedings this weekend. Runners were encouraged to come in fancy dress to mark Halloween, so there were some ghoulish characters on the route with witches and pirates the preferred option for costumes. […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Citizens Information Kerry which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  Q. Can I burn household waste in my home or garden? A. It is illegal to burn household or garden waste at home or in your garden. This is an […]

James Finnegan looks at some of the movies on TV this Halloween weekend… Greeting ghosties and ghoulies on this Halloween weekend.  Let’s see what scary delights are coming our way. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) is a good entertaining family Halloween treat, although perhaps the very small smallies […]

EIGHT staff members from a local company will forego using the razor for November to raise funds for a worthy cause. The lads from Premier Auto Parts will grow their facial hair in the Movember challenge in a bid to raise funds for the Kerry Hospice Foundation. David Ross, manager […]

  HAVING enjoyed a string of successes on the golf and pitch and putt courses this summer, a Tralee girl won another tournament yesterday. Ella Moynihan of Tralee Golf Club won the Golf Ireland Junior Girls Medal in Woodbrook Golf Club in Bray. Ella, from Farmers Bridge,  rose to the […]

THE owners of a Tralee-based company have described how their business has been transformed after they were selected as a winning applicant in the Virgin Media Backing Business initiative. Grounded Pottery , founded by Marjorie Cunningham and Emma Carmody, said the initiative has helped them develop an ecommerce website to expand their […]

It’s Halloween weekend and with the weather mixed (Saturday = dry, Sunday = disaster) there’s a few things to do indoors and outdoors to keep you occupied… Friday 1. Huddle Horror… The Huddle Bar on Strand Street is holding a fancy dress party tonight, offering a free cocktail to anyone […]

THE town’s first non-alcohol club event for adults took place in town last night. The Virtue Club’s inaugural night of food, fun and enteratainment was held at Cocktail Heist @ Croí Restaurant with all free tickets snapped up well in advance. The night featured local musician Michal Wagner, magician Steve […]

THERE were 400 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, October 25, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub. This leaves Tralee LEA in the top 10 highest incidence rates in the country, along with […]

REPRESENTATIVES from Castlegregory Golf Club were at Recovery Haven’s premises in Killerisk on Thursday to deliver a cheque for €1,800. This was the proceeds of the Captain’s Charity Day at the club on Sunday, October 17, which was well supported. “The event is held annually but it couldn’t be last […]

THERE is a walk-in vaccination clinic in Tralee this Friday, October 29. It will take place in the vaccination centre at the former BorgWarner site in Monavalley between 9.30am and 4pm. Anyone aged 16 and older can attend a walk-in clinic alone, while children aged between 12 and 15 must […]

A LOCAL organisation showed their generosity to Fenit Lifeboat once again last week. Fenit RNLI received a €1,000 donation from Tralee Oyster Fisheries Society Ltd.   Every year the oyster fishermen give a generous donation to Fenit Lifeboat which helps in a big way in facilitating the service to be […]

IT’S the time of year for spooky fun and the folks over at Tralee Parkrun are getting in on the action again. Pre-COVID times, a great effort was made by them during the Halloween weekend to get into the spirit of things and their fancy dress run returns after a […]

WHILE last year’s event didn’t go ahead due to COVID restrictions, the John Mitchels Christmas Markets will return this December. The club will hold the event over two Sundays at their GAA Complex in Camp, Ballyseedy and funds raised will go towards the club. The club is trying to get […]

KERRY GAA has confirmed that three of the Kerry SFC Round 1 games on this weekend will be available to be streamed. St Brendan’s against Kenmare Shamrocks, Kerins O’Rahillys tie with St Kierans and Mid Kerry’s clash with Dingle are the matches which can be watched on devices for a […]

THE Think Before You Flush Campaign, operated by Clean Coasts in partnership with Irish Water, is urging the people of Kerry to stop flushing wipes down the toilet. In doing so, everyone will help combat ‘fatbergs’, wastewater blockages and scary sewage related litter on beaches this Halloween. When flushed, wet […]

FIFTY-FIVE local schools across Tralee, Castleisland, Killorglin, Ballyduff and Causeway will each receive a set of four dyslexia-friendly children’s books about Irish wildlife, thanks to Cara Credit Union and author Shane Casey. Dyslexia affects, on average, three children in every class of 24. However, despite a significant increase in the […]

GARDAI are appealing for witnesses to an incident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Monday morning. The incident occurred at the Abbey car park in the town centre between 11.30am and 11.45am. The vehicle is believed to be silver or white in colour. The pedestrian received minor injuries in […]

A STATUS Yellow Rain warning has been issued for Kerry by Met Éireann for tomorrow. They say heavy spells of persistent rain will lead to localised flooding. The warning is valid from 1am on Wednesday to 1am on Thursday. However, looking at the predicted rainfall radar on the Met Eireann website, […]

Seniors    On Sunday in the Oyster Tavern, Spa, the draw for the Senior District Championship for the combined clubs of the Tralee and St Brendan’s Boards took place. This competition is kindly sponsored by Lee Strand. The first named team has home venue. St Pats v Ardfert; Austin Stacks v […]

Senior Ladies Congratulations to our Senior Ladies team who defeated Rathmore B on Sunday 24th October in the Junior C Championship Final.  A fantastic achievement for the team and management who have put 100% effort in all season. Final score Ballymacelligott 4-08 Rathmore B 2-07 A big thank you from […]

COUNTY CONVENTION: Club Chairman, Billy Ryle, is asking any Club members who wish to submit nominations to Club Secretary, Elma Nix for consideration by the Club Executive Committee, for submission to the County Convention, to do so by 5pm on Monday next, 1st November. Motions will be accepted by email only and […]