Archive for February 11th, 2022

THERE was huge disappointment at Christmas when the panto at Siamsa Tíre had to be cancelled due to Covid restrictions, but boys and girls shall go the ball after all, because Cinderella will now run at Easter. Yes, Oliver Hurley has just announced that his production will run over four […]

A STATUS Yellow Rain warning has been issued for Kerry, Cork and Galway. Met Éireann says heavy rain will bring a possibility of flooding. The warning is valid from 6pm on Friday to 6am on Saturday. Looking at the Met Éireann rainfall radar on their website, it looks like the […]

THE search for the Rose of Tralee 2022 was formally launched in St Stephen’s Green, Dublin this morning. Attending with presenter Dáithi Ó Sé and Rose of Tralee Chief Executive Anthony O’Gara were former Rose of Tralee winners Maria Walsh MEP (2014); Orla Tobin (2003); Kirsten Mate Maher (2018); Elysha Brennan (2015); Denise Murphy […]

A TOTAL of €5,500,857 in funding has been announced for Kerry clubs and sports organisations under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP). Among the Tralee area clubs and organisations to benefit from large allocations are Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn (€100,490); Rahoonane Community Group (€42,162); Tralee Harriers Athletic […]

AS Valentine’s Day approaches, An Garda Síochána are asking members of the public to be vigilant of romance fraud as incidences of romance scams rose by 86% in 2021. Romance fraud happens all year round and not just around Valentine’s Day. More than 70% of romance fraud victims are women. […]

While the weather is likely to spoil a few things, there’s still a few events to attend this weekend in town and beyond… Saturday 1. Go for a run… Michelle Greaney of MG Coaching is organising the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race which takes place from The Rose […]

IT’s your final chance to nominate someone for the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards taking place next month. Over 400 ladies and gentlemen from the beauty industry in Kerry have been recognised for their dedication and performance in the hair and beauty Industry in Kerry since the awards were […]