Archive for December, 2021

THE number of new COVID-19 cases rose significantly in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, December 6. There were 488 new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 394 in the fortnight up to Monday, November 29, according to figures available on […]

SINN Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, says if there were proper planning and resources at a Dingle Hospital then it would alleviate the burden on University Hospital Kerry. Deputy Daly criticised the HSE and Minister Stephen Donnelly for the situation at Ospidéal Pobal Chorca Dhuibhne since it opened in 2010. […]

THE 2nd year geography classes at CBS The Green, along with their teachers Ms.R Tobin and Ms. K Tobin took on an action project with a difference recently. For 30 days they committed to actively making small changes daily which will contribute positively to the climate emergency. Each student received […]

KERRY MABS, the money advice and budgeting service is encouraging the public to be mindful of their realistic spending budgets this Christmas and to reach out to MABS to speak with a Money Advisor or to avail of their useful financial planning tools and information on www.mabs.ie for advice. Commenting […]

KERRY County Council will receive €100,000 to develop the first ever Town Centre First Plan in the county for Milltown. As part of the initiative, the Council will be provided with the funding to support the development of its own unique master plan for Milltown. These Plans will be central […]

KERRY County Council Arts Services has announce the appointment of Hannah Pinckheard as Assistant Arts Officer. A former student of Presentation Secondary School Tralee, Hannah went on to complete a degree in Architecture in Cork. She has a strong interest in visual arts programming and gained experience in this area […]

BANNA Beach Coast Care Group took home first place in the Big Beach Clean Award category for Ocean Hero 2021. The category celebrates the groups who did incredible work over Clean Coasts’ annual Big Beach Clean weekend by hosting their own clean-up events. Each year, the Ocean Hero Awards honour […]

NOW this is something to interest both music and movie lovers this weekend. The Scotia Ensemble orchestra and Tralee singer Caitriona O’Sullivan will present an evening of music from popular film soundtracks at Balloonagh Church this Sunday. Sounds Of Cinema is taking place over two shows at 3pm and 7pm, […]

ST John of God Kerry Services are inviting applications for the following posts within their Services supporting adults and children with an intellectual disability. Instructor Community Integration & Day Services (Two Positions Available) (Full Time, Permanent Contract & Specified Purpose Contract) This role will support individuals to create opportunities to […]

THE winner of the Kerry Short Film Bursary in 2020, has been awarded Best Irish Short Film at the Foyle Film Festival in Derry. This award puts the film, which was shot in Castlegregory,  in consideration for the BAFTAs & Academy Awards. Kerry County Council and the Arts Council of […]

A NEW free art exhibition, ‘Make Your Mark’, a free art exhibition featuring works by local and national printmakers, is running at Siamsa Tíre until January 15. The exhibition has just been launched in its gallery to showcase its new brand identity.  This identity draws on Siamsa Tíre’s history, its connection with its local community, and […]

THE Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney has thanked members of the public in Kerry for their patience and co-operation during Storm Barra. He paid tribute to local authority staff and the emergency services for their work in dealing with road closures and other challenges over the past […]

Beauty expert, Mary O’Donnell, on skin treatments for your hands available at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee… From constant use of hand sanitiser, we are looking at our hands more than ever. They are drier and we are seeing imperfections. Some of us are […]

THE main Tralee to Castlemaine Road has now reopened. It’s just one of many roads around the county now clear again after the damage caused by Storm Barra, including the road at Rathass (UHK) and Main Street in Ballybunion. Council crews are dealing with issues as they emerge and the […]

Academy Our u6-9s had a fantastic Christmas party. There were Santa hats, reindeer antlers and plenty of Christmas jumpers on display while Christmas tunes played over the sound of bouncing basketballs. The children enjoyed playing games and shooting competitions with a chocolate Santa up for grabs for the winner. Thank […]

KERRY County Council and the Kerry Severe Weather Coordination Team say there are an increasing number of roads closed or blocked because of fallen trees, electricity poles and spot flooding around the county as Storm Barra continues to cause disruption. The main road between University Hospital Kerry and County Buildings […]

PEOPLE who miss loved ones who have passed away over the years are invited to a ceremony next Sunday at 3pm in Tralee. For the past 10 years, Sharon Roche from Tralee has held a short ceremony in December at a special ‘Remembrance Tree’ set up outside Tralee Municipal District/Motor Tax […]

WHILE the weather wreaks havoc outside today, a different kind of storm hit Austin Stack Park on Sunday when the Rockies and the Narries met. The first all-Tralee Kerry SFC final in decades was a tense affair with Austin Stacks emerging as deserving winners in the end. We were there […]

KERRY County Council and the Kerry Severe Weather Coordination Team are reminding members of the public to remain indoors and not to travel due to the extremely dangerous and hazardous conditions caused by Storm Barra. The Council is advising that wind speeds will increase significantly over the coming hours as […]

GARDAI are seeking the public’s help in relation to two incidents relating to vehicles at the weekend. On Saturday, December 4, between 1.30pm and 2.10pm, on Pembroke Street, the owner of a vehicle returned to find items taken from a black Fiat car. The vehicle was locked and there was […]

SENIOR FOOTBALL Austin Stacks 0-13 Kerins O’Rahillys 0-10 After a lapse of seven years we are Co. Champions again for the 13th time in our history with a measured if hard-fought victory over our neighbours O’Rahillys – the fifth time the two sides have met in a final and the […]

Senior County Championship Final  Austin Stacks 0-13 Kerins O’Rahillys 0-10 Last Sunday saw us take the field in this years much anticipated Senior County Final against local rivals Austin Stacks. A hammer blow struck for William Harmon and O’Rahillys came in the final stretches of the warm-up when their rangy […]

Intermediate Final    Na Gaeil GAA Club has made its own bit of history once again with the senior team playing in its first ever County Intermediate Final and emerging victorious against Mid Kerry side Beaufort in Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday. Na Gaeil was without the services of county star Jack […]

UNDER 7 BOYS & GIRLS The Juvenile training has now finished for the season. We would like to thank all the coaches and parents for their help throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you all again in the new year. Mitchel’s Abu U8/U10/12/14/16 GIRLS The underage girls have now finished for the season. We hope to […]

Lotto Appreciation   To thank our Lotto supporters for their continued support, we are extending the extra prizes to our weekly lotto for two December draws prior to Christmas. For the draws on the 12th and 19th December we will add a lucky dip winner for a Christmas hamper along with […]

Tralee /St Brendan’s Championship begins.   The first round of the Tralee/St Brendan’s SFC that was postponed last week has now been refixed for next Sunday 12th December at 2pm. The game is on in Kileen. All support welcome. Na Gaeil V Ballymac   Sunday 12th December at 2p. Extra Time and Result on the […]

NATHAN McDonnell – managing director of Ballyseedy has been elected as the new President of Tralee Chamber Alliance. Nathan takes over from Kevin McCarthy, managing director of the Garvey Group having been elected at last week’s AGM which took place online. Following his election Mr McDonnell said: “I’m delighted to […]

Lotto Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown Here are the results for the Fortnightly Milltown-Castlemaine GAA Club Lotto Draw On Monday, November 29th, 2021 Jackpot €12,600 Lucky Numbers: 22 – 23 – 26 Bonus Ball: 10 Results: There were no winner of the Jackpot or match 3 prizes but congratulations to […]

AN Garda Síochána is appealing to the public to take care and exercise caution as ‘Storm Barra’ impacts across the county tomorrow. Met Éireann issued a red wind warning for Kerry come into effect from tomorrow at 6am until 9pm at which time it reverts to an Orange warning. Gardai […]

KERRY County Council has issued advice in response to the Status Red Wind Warning issued for Kerry earlier today. The Council has initiated its Severe Weather Emergency Plan and is fully engaged in preparing for Storm Barra given the potential for fallen trees, power outages, damage to property and coastal […]