Archive for June, 2022

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  If you sell your vehicle or trade it in for a new model, you must by law register the change of ownership with the Department of Transport. A record […]

A PLETHORA of awards, an abundance of style and a sumptuous feast of fine food was on the menu last night at The Rose Hotel. The occasion was the return of the Connect Kerry Women In Business Awards — held for the first time in three years due to COVID […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, picks some movies to watch on TV today… First up is Sabrina (Saturday 2.40pm RTE1), not the 1954 Billy Wilder version starring William Holden, Humphery Bogart and Audrey Hepburn, but the more recent Sidney Pollack directed version. It is always a challenge to remake a beloved […]

THE Sinn Féin TD for Kerry has called for an urgent plan to address the lack of GPs across Kerry. Deputy Pa Daly said GPs are telling him the county is facing a crisis in in GP and community care due to the large number of GPs leaving practice due […]

AN announcement of €284,817 in grants for 221 successful projects in Kerry under the 2021 Community Activities Fund was made this morning 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. A number of Tralee clubs […]

KERRY Airport has released the Annual Report & Accounts for the 12-month period ended 31st December 2021, reporting an Operating Profit after Taxation for the period of €2,439,515 as compared to an after Taxation Operating Loss of €144,996 in the previous year. Gross Revenue in 2021 reflects the recovery in […]

Cruinniú na nÓg returns tomorrow (Saturday), with free events for young people taking place around the county and online. There is something for all ages and tastes in this year’s programme and some of the highlights include a circus show and workshop, a youth film programme and discussion panel, music […]

THE Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí returns to Tralee this week after a two year absence due to COVID restrictions. All dancing competitions will be held on the  June 11/12 at MTU and Dúchas Comhaltas Centre, Tralee. All other competitions will be held on June  18/19 at the same venues. Other events happening […]

THE annual Tony ‘Todd’ O’Donoghue Memorial Walk, which has raised tens of thousands for charity over the years, will once again return to Blennerville this year, but earlier than usual. Organised by Tony’s daughter Andrea, the walk is usually held around September, but will take place on Saturday, July 2. […]

THE preparations are continuing for the free, family-friendly festival coming to Milltown from July 28th to August 1st. This Féile na Lughnasadh festival of craic, ceoil and culture will feature a full program of events, headlined by Sharon Shannon on the gig rig. To help with preparations, the Milltown Listry […]

SPA National School near Tralee has been named the overall winner of Applegreen’s BioDive sticker collection competition, in association with the education organisation Biodiversity in Schools. Spa were the lucky winners from more than 120 other schools to win a biodiversity garden worth €10,000 by completing a classroom poster with […]

RTE’S Miriam O’Callaghan was on hand on Saturday to show her support for an upcoming Kerry Hospice Foundation fundraiser. Miriam was in Ballybunion for the Women In Media event and posed for a photo to support the annual Hospice Sunflower Days on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11. Hospice […]

Our next Swimming Trials are scheduled for June 12th at 09:00am at Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre. • Age: Must be minimum 9 years of age and maximum 13 years of age on December 31 2022. • Level: Must be minimum Level 7 of swimming academy or above. • Must […]

Result of Captain Hugh O Farrell prize 1. Patrick Lawlor 43 pts 2. Conor Stack 43 pts 3. Pat Stack 41 pts 4. John F O Carroll 40 pts 5. Declan O Connell 39 pts 6. Maurice Mulcare 38 pts 7. Brian O Loughlin 38 pts Best Gross Mark Leahy […]

AUDITIONS will soon be taking place for the National Folk Theatre of Ireland’s three-year training programme at Siamsa Tíre. These auditions are open to children between the ages of 7 and 12 and take place at three locations in Kerry. On Thursday June 16th, the children of North Kerry can […]

Presentation Secondary is an all-girls school in the heart of Castleisland for the past 90 years. We are just 12 minutes from Tralee and 25 minutes from Killarney. Our school’s cornerstone has always been academic excellence and that continues to be one of our top priorities. The high standards we […]

SENIOR FOOTBALL: With our round 8 game against Kerins O’Rahillys put back to Saturday week (18th June) our next Co. League outing is a round 9 game away to Ballymac on this Sunday afternoon (12th June) at 2pm. B FOOTBALL: Austin Stacks 3-14; Duagh 4-4. With a superb starting 15 […]

NÓTAÍ NA mBAN We have now completed the first stage of our Lidl’s ‘ One Good Club’ programme after having got off to a slow start. We will have a Family Fun and Well-being day over the next few weeks…. something to look forward to for everyone in our club […]

LAST Sunday saw St. Pats GAA host their Dingle Way Challenge for the first time in three years and it was a resounding success. The the aim of the event is to raise funds for the development projects the club is undertaking to enhance facilities for the players, members and the greater community […]

THE Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney raised one of Kerry’s 15 Blue Flags at the Ladies’ Beach in Ballybunion last Friday to coincide with lifeguards taking up their duties on the county’s beaches at the weekend. The high standard of the coastal environment in Kerry was recognised […]

Dingle Way Challenge 2022  Last Sunday saw St. Pats GAA host their Dingle Way Challenge with the aim to raise funds for the development projects the club is undertaking to enhance our facilities for our players, members and the greater community in general, and it was a resounding success! The weather on the morning […]

Seniors: Na Gaeil hosted Laune Rangers in Round 8 of the Co League Div 2 last Sunday. The game started badly for Na Gaeil with Stefan Okunbor sustaining an injury at the throw-in resulting in him being replaced. Despite this Na Gaeil were on the scoreboard first, knocking over 2 […]

Club Senior Team On Saturday evening in a wet and overcast Rathmore out mens senior team faced off against Rathmore in Rd. 8 of Div. 1 of the Credit Union County Lge. With the Rathmore defence repelling some early Ballymac attacks while the Rathmore attack ensured they moving into an early […]

UNDER 7 BOYS & GIRLS The under 7 boys and girls had a great training session Sunday morning. Numbers are improving each week which is fantastic. The weather held out for the boys and girls so they all went home happy. We look forward in seeing you all again next […]

U7 Hurling Our under 7s travelled to Causeway last Friday, facing a tough side they represented the club well and were up to the challenge. A great display of hurling was put on by both teams as their supporters cheered on from the sideline, well done boys we are very […]

Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown Our next club lotto draw is scheduled to take place on Monday next, May 30th where the jackpot will be €12,600. Get your draw tickets or renew your yearly tickets online on Clubforce or get your tickets for the next draw from all the usual local outlets. […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Kerry Rose selection was brought to you by AIB Tralee… THE new Kerry Rose said she was still in awe of being chosen to represent the county at the Rose of Tralee International Festival this August. We met freelance journalist Édaein O’Connell as she came in […]

AS usual, there were some very stylish punters at the racecourse for Ladies Day at the June meeting of Listowel Races. As we reported yesterday, Grace Flynn from Pallaskenry in Limerick caught the eye of fashion judge Emily O’Donoghue to win Best Dressed Lady, but Grace had some serious competition. First […]

A VERY Carrie Bradshaw inspired soft pink dress with full tulle skirt caught the eye of fashion judge Emily O’Donoghue and won Grace Flynn from Pallaskenry, Limerick, the coveted title of Listowel Races Best Dressed Lady at the June Bank Holiday meeting on Sunday (for more photos from the day […]

A DISAPPOINTING day once again for the Kerry hurlers as they were beaten for the third year in a row in the Joe McDonagh Cup final. A sunny Croke Park was the venue for a thrilling final but, despite a late goal, Kerry couldn’t catch Antrim and went down by […]