Archive for March, 2022

THE Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards are taking place in The Rose Hotel on Sunday evening and it’s a very glamorous affair. Over 270 people from the beauty industry in Kerry are attending with many being recognised for their dedication and performance in the industry. Several honorary awards will […]

Mary O’Donnell on the AC Dual treatment for acne available at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Tralee… Acne has become a very persistent skin condition since mask wearing became a necessity during the pandemic. It occurs when the hair follicles become blocked with oil and […]

A GAA club from Belfast received a warm welcome to Tralee this weekend where they were hosted by the Austin Stacks club. Men’s and women’s teams from East Belfast GAA came down to play Rockies teams on what was an historic weekend for both clubs. East Belfast GAA was only […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… What is the purpose of the Small Claims Procedure? The aim of the small claims procedure (also known as the small claims court) is to provide an inexpensive, fast […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has the pick of the movies on RTE and TG4 this weekend… THERE is something about dragons that seem to appeal to all of us.  From classic fairytales all the way up to Game of Thrones, you can’t beat a fire-breathing character. How to Train […]

EVERY year, it’s people that make the St Patrick’s Day parade special in Tralee. This year was obviously no exception with almost every club, society, community group and  charity organisation taking part. Local businesses too were prominent and many had representatives giving their time to act as stewards along the […]

AFTER a wait of three years, it was understandable that yesterday’s St Patrick’s Day parade drew thousands of spectators. People were lining the streets from before 11.30am and it seemed like the biggest attendance for many years. The weather helped of course, especially when the showers abated and the sun […]

ST Vincent de Paul Tralee has issued an appeal to the public to consider donating gift vouchers to help Ukrainian refugees in town. SVP Tralee thanked their volunteers and staff for the rapid response with assisting the new arrivals to the town over the past week. “We are so humbled and […]

IT’S been a long time coming. Three years have passed since the clubs, societies and organisations in Tralee had a chance to show their pride in the community and country on St Patricks Day and there was a wonderful turnout in the town on Thursday. The theme this year was ‘Let’s […]

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney, is continuing his visit to New York following a warm welcome from New York Governor Kathy Hochul in the State Capitol in Albany. The Governor, whose grandparents on both sides (Courtney and Brown) hailed from The Maharees, is immensely proud of […]

THE R556 Rathscannell or Dale Road, which had reopened before Christmas after a period of two and a half years, is closed again. The 2km stretch of road, located between Abbeydorney and Ballyduff, saw a major redevelopment due to safety issues which began in August 2020. It reopened before Christmas […]

THE Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club played host to a special football game on Friday night when a AIB National Representative GAA Selection came to play the Strand Road side in the Pat Healy Cup. The late Pat Healy, ex-Branch Manager AIB Dingle, is remembered with great fondness. Pat was only […]

IF you thought it was too late to participate in the parade tomorrow then think again. All you need is a bicycle . Tralee Chamber Alliance is asking anyone who want to cycle through town for the parade to register via eventbrite by clicking here. The Chamber says there is […]

AN interagency group has been established in Kerry to coordinate the response to the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in the county. The group, which held its first meeting this morning, includes a wide range of statutory, community, and voluntary agencies as well as representatives of the HSE and the Department […]

KERRY Mental Health Association has announced details of the second #TieDayFriday which will take place on Friday, April 8. Everyone in Kerry will be asked to wear a tie – preferably the most outrageous or colourful tie they can find – post a picture or video of themselves online and […]

PRESENTATION Secondary School is inviting everyone to take part in a virtual run early next month to raise funds for the school and Jigsaw Kerry. Taking place between April 1 and April 3, the event is being coordinated by the Parents Council. This event can be run, jogged or walked […]

Ladies Garvey’s Supervalu Spring League Top 4: Team P: Fionnuala Mann, Anne Moran, Bernie O’loughlin-128 Vs Team J: Norah Quinlan, Noran Shanahan, Jayne Power 123 Team A: Lucy Grattan, Angela Deenihan, Caroline Sugrue 128 Vs Team F: Gorretti O’Connor, Eleanor Dowd, Mary Fitzgerald -122 Playing in the Plate teams 5-8 […]

PARADE Tralee Imperials will be marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade behind Garvey’s Tralee Warriors and alongside St. Brendan’s BC. Children are encouraged to wear Imperials/Warriors gear where possible. More information to follow on ClubZap. ACADEMY Our Academy and u10s have finished up for the 2021/2022 season. It was […]

LÁ ‘LE PÁDRAIG & AN CLUICHE MÓR: An Pharáid…17ú Márta…Bóthar Mhic Shíthigh ag 11.30am…síos Bóthar Buí go dtí An Meal. Beidh Corn an Easpaig (craobh an chontae) agus Corn Uí Chonchúir(craobh na gclubanna) ‘ag máirseáil’ i dteannta an ‘16ú Fear.’ Fáilte roimh chách. And, tar éis na paráide, all Rock […]

WITH St. Patrick’s weekend almost upon us, Ballyseedy Home & Garden are celebrating the long-weekend, by hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Festival. The events will kick off on March 17th with tickets available at http://ballyseedy.eventbrite.com St. Patrick himself will make an appearance in-store, where he will happily take photos with customers and have a few surprises at the ready. […]

Mary O’Donnell on the Skin Health Checks service available at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee… Thanks to all who visited our CHRC stand at the Future Beauty Expo in the RDS last weekend! We had great interest in our skin health checks, now […]

SIAMSA Tíre has recently set up a fundraising scheme for local charities and community organisations. Arlington Lodge Homeless Shelter, St John of Gods Kerry Services  and Adapt Kerry Women’s Refuge are currently selling tickets to events at Siamsa Tíre in an effort to raise much-needed funds. “We have so many deserving […]

By Daithí Ó Loingsigh (student at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí) Ghlac daltaí misniúla Idirbhliana Ghaelcholáiste Chiarraí páirt i bhFéile Drámaíochta “The Briery Gap” in Ionad Óige Mhainistir Fhear Muí  Déardaoin seo caite. Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí TY students were delighted to participate in the national Briery Gap Theatre Competition in Fermoy last week. Ba […]

SPORTS fans who want to watch the big games this weekend in a family atmosphere can do so in the Square as part of the St Patricks Festival in Tralee. With glorious sunshine forecast for Saturday and Sunday, there should be a good atmosphere for the big rugby and football […]

A NEW countywide LGBT+ Mentoring Programme has been launched by Listowel Family Resource Centre. The LGBT Mentoring Programme is available to all members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community over the age of 18, those questioning their sexuality or gender identity, or parents of LGBT+/questioning children, who require […]

MEMBERSHIP 2022:  Membership for 2022 is now due. Please pay online through club website – austinstacks.ie or through foireann .com. Any queries please contact Bernie at 0860767415. LIDL PLUS LGFA CLUB REWARDS SCHEME – Help our Ladies Club get a new set of Jerseys! Each time Lidl Plus registered users spend more […]

Lee Strand Tralee / St Bendan’s Senior League Result Sunday 13th Kerins O Rahilly’s 1-07 Na Gaeil 0-05 Senior management gave a run out to a number of squad players and players just out of the minor grade last Sunday morning, with only a few regulars starting. Conditions were very […]

GARDAI in Tralee will be maintaining a strong presence in the aftermath of the St Patrick’s Day Parade on Thursday to discourage any anti-social behaviour. Speaking on Radio Kerry on Monday afternoon, Garda Cathy Murphy said there have been a number of reports over the years of anti-social behaviour in […]

St Patricks Day Parade. John Mitchel’s Sunday morning academy will be marching in this year’s St Patricks day parade. All family members are more than welcome to come and join us for what is always a great event Ad usual we will be congregating in our clubhouse Chamfers (next to […]

Senior Team: Last Sunday our senior team played Kerins O’Rahillys in the Town Board\St. Brendans Board league. Final score was Kerins O’Rahillys 1-7, Na Gaeil 0-5. Scór na nÓg: The Tralee District round of Scór na nÓg was held in the clubhouse last Tuesday night. This was the first time […]