Archive for December, 2021

IF you’re feeling energetic over Christmas then you can head over to Farranfore to take part in one of the oldest road races in Ireland on St. Stephen’s day. The Farranfore St Stephen’s Day 5k has been run since 1961 along the same route. Now in its 60th year, it […]

JUDI Pheysey, volunteer with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind (IGDB), was at Walsh Colour Print in Castleisland this week with 6 month-old puppy-in-training Frieda, to collect a very special delivery of books which have just gone on sale to raise funds for the charity Irish Guide Dogs for the […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Citizens Information Kerry which provides a free and confidential service to the public… It’s that time of year where we are all purchasing Christmas presents for friends and family.  Is there anything we should keep in mind? Vouchers: A gift voucher is a […]

With only a week to go before the big day, there are a number of Festive themed and Christmas Classics on offer on RTE and TG4 says our movie guy, James Finnegan… Like the majority of franchise film sequels, there is an inevitable law of diminishing returns. In The Santa […]

OVER €115,000 in funding has been allocated by the Government to develop sensory gardens for people with disabilities in Kerry. Three Kerry organisations will benefit from this tranche of funding amounting to €116,792. They include: • Kerry KPFA, the Old Monastery, Killarney will receive €84,292 • Kerry Rehab Group, Blennerville Resource […]

TENS of thousands of euro were raised at a fantastic charity event held at Ballygarry House Hotel last month, with the proceeds presented to Kerry Hospice on Thursday evening. In all, €81,000 was raised from the ‘Evening With Roy Keane’ fundraiser in aid of the Palliative Care Unit in University […]

THE number of new COVID-19 cases rose significantly again in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, December 13. There were 598 new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 488 in the fortnight up to Monday, December 6, according to figures available […]

KERRY County Council proposes to carry out the development of a cover for the proposed amphitheatre at the Island of Geese site. The proposed works consist of the installation of two tensile fabric structures — a permanent structure over the amphitheatre seating and a second structure will be a temporary […]

A PART of the main Tralee to Ballybunion Road, which has been closed for redevelopment since the summer of 2019, is expected to re-open next week. The R556 Rathscannell or Dale Road — a 2km stretch of road between Abbeydorney and Ballyduff — may be re-opened on a temporary basis […]

A HOST of popular music and comedy acts are coming to Siamsa Tíre next year as their spring programme was announced. Declan O’Rourke (March 6), Eddi Reader (February 19) and Declan Nerney (January 23) are some of the music acts while Tralee’s native Shane Clifford (April 1), Neil Delamere (March […]

A PLAYER in Kerry won €283,017 last night in the Lotto draw. The Kerry winner won their share of the Match 5 + Bonus prize fund after purchasing their winning tickets online at www.lottery.ie. on Tuesday 14th December. There were two other winners of €283,017 in Westmeath and Limerick. Lotto players […]

LOCAL photographer John Cleary has just released his sixth book of photographs with images of Tralee and Kerry life over the years featured. ‘Rolling Back The Years’, is the latest from the Tralee man, featuring more photos from a variety of social, sporting and community settings. As well as photos, […]

WHILE it could not go ahead last Christmas due to COVID restrictions, the annual St Stephen’s Day Walk in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation will return this year. The walk, organised by Michael ‘Fox’ O’Connor, is held in memory of the late Bill Kirby who was a great supporter […]

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee on the hair treatments available for men and women at the clinic… Male pattern baldness refers to a loss of hair on the scalp in men. It happens as hormone levels change over a […]

MUSIC Network and St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre, Listowel are inviting Kerry residents aged 55 and over to join an exciting music project with The Marble Collective, featuring renowned musicians Laoise O’Brien (recorders), Michael O’Toole (guitar) and Maria Ryan (violin). The focus of this project is on returning to […]

Sponsored WITH the final countdown on to Christmas, Manor West Shopping Centre and Retail Park is planning for a busy shopping period as customers add the finishing touches to their Christmas preparations. Throughout the year, Centre Manager Derek Rusk and his team have been working tirelessly to ensure a safe […]

AUTHOR and journalist David Byrne will be signing copies of his book ‘Kerry Game of My Life’ at O’Mahony’s booksellers, in town this Saturday, December 18th from 12noon. “I am looking forward to getting to meet the people of Tralee and further afield and I am more than delighted to […]

BALLYSEEDY is hosting a special fundraising raffle this Christmas season in aid of the Tír na nÓg project in Africa. The ‘Strive to Keep Christmas Alive Raffle is organised by Rebecca Poultney who works as a Marketing Assistant at Ballyseedy. “At Ballyseedy, we believe that during these unprecedented times, there […]

THE annual ‘Light To Remember’ fundraiser for Kerry Hospice is now in its the fourth year and the Hospice is hoping people will log on to leave a tribute to a loved one. The Kerry Hospice Foundation virtual Light To Remember Christmas tree is a lovely way to remember so […]

THE Government has announced €2.2 in funding for Kerry Airport under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025 and the Covid-19 Supplementary Supports Scheme. This latest tranche of funding brings the total Government investment in Kerry Airport for 2021 to €5.9 million. Welcoming the news, Kerry Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for […]

KERRY Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly is calling for solutions to declining GP numbers in rural practices, in light of the news that Ballyduff GP Practice will close over the Christmas period. Deputy Daly received news that Ballyduff GP Practice will not have a sitting GP from the start of […]

John Fitzgerald Jewellers in The Square Tralee has an exquisite selection of diamond engagement rings… THERE are several aspects to consider before purchasing your one-of-a-kind diamond ring. Determining the quality of a diamond may be difficult and confusing. However, our staff have years of experience to make your experience with […]

U14 Girls T2 Tralee Imperials 35-18 St. Colman’s Our U14 Girls Team 2 continued their season on 8/12/21 at CBS The Green, where our opposition was St. Colman’s Flames. The opening minutes of quarter 1 started well for Imperials. Naomi Osibodu, Caoilinn Culloo and Juliette Gleeson were winning defensive rebounds […]

THE Banna Christmas Day swim will take place this year, but with a few restrictions in recognition of the threat of COVID. The swim will take place from 12.30pm and organisers say given the current public health advice, Banna Strand is an ideal outdoor venue, with a sizable stretch of […]

WHILE the wind howled outside, there was a more serene, calm ambience in Balloonagh Church on Sunday  during two performances from talented musicians and a well known local singer. The Scotia Ensemble orchestra and singer Caitriona O’Sullivan presented ‘Sounds Of Cinema’, an afternoon and evening of music from popular film […]

BETTER late than never. Kingdom Veteran Vintage & Classic Car Club held their Ring of Kerry Run back in October of 2020 with a collection held for Kerry Hospice. However, for various reasons, they never got around to presenting the proceeds of €500 until this week. The run had a […]

THERE were plenty options to buy unique Christmas gifts at the Christmas Market at John Mitchels GAA Complex on Sunday afternoon. There was a steady stream of visitors all day to the sports hall where there was everything from board games, custom-made furniture, candles, jewellery, Christmas decorations and so much […]

A report from Tralee Imperials on their clash with KCYMS in the U20 National Cup quarter-final game at Cumann Iosaef Sports Hall on Saturday afternoon… Tralee Imperials 83 KCYMS 89 It was a local derby in the quarterfinal of the National Cup. On Saturday we took on local rivals KCYMS […]

KERRY shoppers can give the gift of Kerry this Christmas thanks to the 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 now […]

TRALEE exiles in London have recalled their Christmas memories in Kerry’s capital in a video campaign to showcase all that the town has to offer during the Festive Season. Recorded in London, the nostalgic videos underline the key role that Kerry Airport plays in facilitating their seamless return home to […]