Archive for November, 2021

WHILE two weeks ago saw the inaugural convening of The Virtue Club, last night the new alcohol-free club night held the first event at its new home. The Chamfers John Mitchels GAA Club on the John Joe Sheehy Road saw people gather for a night of entertainment in a fun, […]

YESTERDAY it was revealed that Tralee had received 338 points in the Tidy Towns Competition, thus receiving a Gold Medal for the ninth time. The judges, who visited town earlier this year, also issued a full report on the Tralee entry and you can read excerpts of what they had to say […]

BASKETBALL is back in the Kingdom after a lengthy forced time-out and Kerry Airport has confirmed that it will renew its lead sponsorship of the sport at juvenile and senior level in the county this season. The Kerry Area Basketball Board (KABB) season tipped-off this weekend with 32 games featuring […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Citizens Information Kerry which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  Q. I am in receipt of a weekly social welfare payment and I am wondering if I will get the Christmas Bonus? A. In general the Christmas Bonus is an […]

It’s an interesting week of films on RTE and TG4 this week with Oscar classics intermixed with some interesting curios says our movie guy, James Finnegan… We start, as always with a Saturday family film and this week’s option is Puss In Boots (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1).   This stars the […]

KERRY County Council is currently working with Playboard NI  to develop a new Kerry Play and Leisure Policy for the county. The development of this play and leisure policy is important as it will help to guide the provision of free, usable, public, outdoor play and recreation areas in County […]

MINISTER for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley has announced a multi-million euro, seven classroom extension for Castleisland Community College. Minister Foley  announced that the school has received project approval for an extension that will consist of three mainstream classrooms, a graphics room, a music room and two multi-media rooms. […]

TRALEE has once again received the Tidy Towns Gold Medal. While in 2020 the competition took a break, Tralee had previously received gold for eight years in a row, so this year takes up where 2019 left off. Tralee received 338 points, up eight on 2019’s total. Tralee was also […]

THERE was great style on show last night as Mercy Mounthawk’s annual fashion show went ahead as a ‘hybrid’ event…and they even received the support of a famous rock star! The Transition Year students pulled out all the stops to put on an entertaining show, enjoyed in person by their […]

THERE was another decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, November 8. There were 328 new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 373 in the fortnight up to Monday, November 8, according to figures […]

THE parade isn’t going ahead this year, but the festive season will officially kick-off when the Christmas Lights are switched on in Tralee on Saturday, November 27. Everyone will be invited to come and enjoy the Christmas shopping experience in Tralee over the course of the few weeks with a programme […]

PET retailer Maxi Zoo is set to open its 22nd Irish store and its first Kerry next week with the creation of a further 14 new jobs. With over 1,700 stores across Europe, Maxi Zoo is a retailer for animal food and accessories, offering exclusive brands, personal consultations for pet […]

THE Council has announced the free parking details for Tralee during the Christmas period. In a change from the norm, parking will be free all day in Council-owned car parks in the town from November 29 to January 2. In previous years, parking was only free from 1pm in the carparks. […]

CANCER support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Volunteer Ireland Awards, which take place in December. Tralee’s Noreen O’Flaherty, who has been with the charity since its inception in 2010 is among the three finalists in the Health and Wellbeing category of the […]

  PENNEYS, in partnership with AsIAm, Ireland’s national autism charity, will introduce autism-friendly shopping in its stores around Ireland, including those in Tralee and Killarney. Autism Champions with specialist training from AsIAm, will be available in every store to provide additional support to customers. Dedicated digital support including interactive store […]

AUSTIN Stack Park will be the venue for both Garvey’s Kerry SFC semi-finals after a coin toss this afternoon came out in Kerins O’Rahillys favour. Last night it was decided that Austin Stacks v St Brendans, would throw-in at 5.30pm on Saturday, November 20 in Austin Stack Park. That game […]

A FUND of €284,817 has been allocated to support community groups in Kerry impacted by COVID-19. It’s part of a €9m fund announced today by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD. The Community Activities […]

HERE’S something to brighten up a Sunday evening in November. Tralee Parnells, in association with the Kerry Wedding Store, is presenting a Debs and Evening Wear Fashion Show which will take place on Sunday, November 21 at 4.30pm in Ballyroe Heights Hotel. All proceeds from the show will be donated to […]

A MILD November evening proved perfect conditions for a run on Wednesday at a special ‘graduation’ event. The Born To Run Club’s eight-week Couch To 5k programme came to a conclusion with participants gathering at the Brandon Car Park for, you guessed it, a 5k run. The club signed up 64 […]

“HEADS or harps?” That’s what Kerins O’Rahillys and Dr Crokes face later today, as a toss of a coin will decide the whether it will be Austin Stack Park or Fitzgerald Stadium for their Garveys Kerry SFC semi-final clash on Sunday week at 2.30pm. What we do know is that […]

TRALEE-BASED businesses were winners at two awards ceremonies last weekend. Frances and Maureen McCarthy of Brush N Blush based in Milk Market Lane won Most Stylish Business Duo 2021 at the Cointreau Hi Style Awards on Saturday night. Just 24 hours later, Maureen won the Upstyling & Wedding Hair Specialist […]

DEPUTY Pa Daly understands the builing committee of the Courts Service is to meet on Thursday to consider a proposal whereby an additional building could be acquired in Ashe Street to enable the Courts facilities to remain there. The Sinn Féin spokesperson for Law Reform, proposed the solution to the […]

A TRALEE councillor asked the local authority to examine the possibility and potential of creating a footpath from Blennerville to Tonevane bend. Labour Cllr Terry O’Brien was speaking at the recent meeting of Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council. Cllr O’Brien said while it was great that the canal walkway […]

THE latest Daft.ie Rental Report has shown that the average rent in Kerry has risen by nearly 20% in a year, compared to 6.8% nationally. The Quarter 3 report from the property website shows that the average rent in Kerry is €1,070, up nearly 5% on quarter 2 and a year […]

THERE will be no Christmas dinner at St John’s Parish Hall in Castle Street this year due to COVID, but the Tralee Meals On Wheels service will be delivering the turkey and ham and are asking older or vulnerable adults to get in touch. St Vincent De Paul volunteers will once […]

A PROGRAMME of free public events is taking place at Munster Technological University Kerry Campus as part of the Kerry Science Festival this week. There will be workshops, science shows, talks, laboratory demonstrations, science walks and other science-related events to demonstrate how science can inspire and enable people to act […]

A LOCAL councillor says it is a ridiculous situation that Ardfert Cathedral is not lit up at night. At the recent meeting of Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council last week, Sinn Féin Cllr Deirdre Ferris asked management in the Tralee Municipal District to liaise with the OPW and […]

A LOCAL councillor said the paving stones at Denny Lane will have to be entirely re-laid as it is now in such poor condition. Fianna Fáil Cllr. M. Sheehy, asked at the recent Tralee Municipal District meeting of Kerry County Council, that the Council urgently addresses the laneway linking Denny […]

KERRY GAA stars David and Paudie Clifford were on hand at Keane’s of Curraheen on Monday night to help launch a festive fundraiser in aid of a special young lady. Locals and friends of Rose O’Flaherty joined the Cliffords and in looking forward to the ‘Santa Experience at Keane’s’ next […]

THE annual ‘Light To Remember’ fundraiser for Kerry Hospice was launched at the grounds of the palliative care unit on Monday Now in its the fourth year, the Hospice is inviting people to log on to leave a tribute to a loved one on www.lighttoremember.com “The Kerry Hospice Foundation virtual […]