Daily Archives: September 16, 2022

News

Chamber Appeals To Councillors To Secure Future Of Court Services In Tralee

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TRALEE Chamber Alliance is appealing to Kerry County Councillors to secure the future of the Court Services in Tralee at either the existing Courthouse on Ashe Street or at a suitable alternative site in Tralee.

Councillors will meet at the monthly meeting of Kerry County Council on Monday, to vote on the sale of a plot of land at the Island Of Geese to the Courts Service for the purpose of constructing a new Courthouse.

The Chamber is also asking for transparency around discussions pertaining to the conversation between the Court Service and Kerry County Council.

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A statement from Colette O’Connor, Chief Executive of Tralee Chamber Alliance reads: “We are asking councillors to ensure that the court service remains in the town of Tralee. The business generated from the service into the local area, particularly the town centre, is a vital part of the economic wellbeing of not just Tralee itself but the greater North Kerry area.

“To have it under any question is hugely concerning to Tralee Chamber Alliance. There has been much debate around the issues facing the current building and while the Chamber does not have all the facts relating to this matter, let me be clear, that to have the service removed from Tralee would be devastating from a business point of view.”

“We have spoken about access and connectivity into the town centre constantly over the past twelve months. It is also vital to protect existing amenities and services that will ensure the future growth of business in Tralee.

“Any threat to the Court Service remaining in the town needs to be dealt with in a measured way that will ensure the interest of all the stakeholders here in Tralee.”

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Business/Property, News

Business: Kerry SciTech Hosts Event In RDI Hub Killorglin

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KERRY SciTech & it@cork’s first in-person and hybrid Evolve series event kicked off on Thursday 15th September at the RDI Hub in Killorglin.

The series, which is focused on showcasing innovative new companies to more established players in our region aims to create potential new business opportunities in the region as well as provide a platform for our indigenous and multinational enterprises to collaborate and share knowledge for the growth of our industry in the region.

Thursday’s event was focused on the area of HR, health, wellbeing and employee engagement, and saw a group of senior leaders such as Sean Ryan, CEO Aspen Grove; Noranne Stack, Managing Director, Enercon Windfarm Services Ireland; and Paula O’Sullivan, Group HR Director, Fexco hear excellent pitches from three upcoming businesses in the South West; Perkforce, Digital Health Resource  and  RediCare.

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Speaking at the event, Donagh Kiernan, Vice Chair of it@cork said “Through events like today, we are bringing emerging technologies to the attention of larger companies and showcasing the exciting young innovative companies developing across Cork and Kerry”.

He added “With organisations like it@cork and KerrySciTech supporting, connecting and driving collaboration across companies and stakeholders right across the region, there is huge potential for tech and tech enabled businesses based in the South West right now.”

For more information on it@cork and KerrySciTech and upcoming events such as the it@cork and KerrySciTech Leaders Awards, see https://www.itcork.ie/

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News

Two New Apps Launched To Enhance Tourism Experiences In Kerry

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TWO new free visitor experience applications have been launched today aimed at enhancing visitors’ experiences using Augmented Reality (AR) technology and immersive storytelling at two iconic amenities in Kerry.

The apps were developed for Kerry County Council and a partnership of local stakeholders by two Irish start-up companies.

‘Ciar’s Quest’ is designed as a family interactive experience, which takes you on an adventure around Ross Island in Killarney, and, using Augmented Reality, enables adventurers to meet, learn about, and interact with some of the wildlife of Killarney National Park.

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The app, developed by Wanderful, provides a fun way for families to explore Ross Island, helping the mythical character Ciar on his Quest to find the hidden wildlife of the Kingdom.

The central character is a boy named Ciar, who is a descendant of the O’Connor Chieftain Ciar, the founder of The Kingdom of Kerry (www.ciarsquest.ie).

The ‘Kerry Way Digital Companion’, on the Imvizar platform, provides fun, facts, and folklore through new Augmented Reality immersive experiences at five different sites in the Muckross and Torc areas of Killarney National Park.

It also incorporates over 40 audio stories, across all nine stages of the Kerry Way, previously recorded, geolocated and digitised by Béaloideas Chiarraí / Kerry Folklore and South Kerry Development Partnership.

The app is not just for Kerry Way hikers, but for anyone visiting sites and segments along the 218km Iveragh walking route.

Using just your own mobile phone, you can meet local fictional characters as well as historical characters like Queen Victoria at Muckross House.

The apps have been developed as part of Kerry County Council’s ‘Atlantic Discovery Platform’ programme funded significantly by the Department of Rural & Community Development’s Digital Innovation Programme.

They were developed in collaboration with technology and tourism interests in the county including the Kerry Tourism Industry Federation, RDI Hub, the National Parks & Wildlife Service, Muckross House, Kerry Folklore and the South Kerry Development Partnership.

Leas-Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr. Bobby O’Connell said: ‘These new interactive apps, which are free to download and use, not only enhance the visitor experience in Kerry, but shows us how technology can be developed in a way that complements and improves our existing tourism offering.”

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Beauty&Fashion, Lifestyle, News, Sport

Best Dressed Couples Competition For Opening Day Of Listowel Races

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel…

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Elaine Kinsella who will judge the Lyrath Estate Hotel Best Dressed Couples Competition at Listowel Races on this Sunday with models Timmy Dowd and Naoimh Whelton. Photo: Don MacMonagle

THE Listowel Harvest Racing Festival kicks off this Sunday and there’s some fantastic entertainment lined up to keep all the family happy.

Radio and TV personality Elaine Kinsella will judge the Lyrath Estate Hotel Best Dressed Couples Competition and with a prize fund valued at €2,000, it is certainly worth dressing to impress as Elaine will be out and about on the course from 1pm looking for couples of all ages.

Sunday is also family day sponsored by Garvey’s SuperValu and this year’s entertainment includes the free Wooly Farm with chicks, guinea pigs, hens, ducks, rabbits, lambs, piglets and pygmy goats, plus Roo the Llama.

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Giggles Entertainment will return with a mini Disco, face painting, free balloons and Coco Melon & Mickey Mouse will meet and greet all the children as they arrive.

The opening day’s card is sponsored by Kerry Group and the feature race is the Kerry Group Steeplechase €40,000 with the 1st Race off at 1.40pm.

Tickets can be purchased online or at turnstiles on the day for €20 on Sunday with a 20% discount for groups of 20 or more.

Visit www.listowelraces.ie for more information and follow the hashtag #listowelraces on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates and to join the conversation.

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News, WHAT'S ON

Five Things To Do This Weekend In Tralee And Beyond

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The weekend has arrived and it’s going to be a good one weatherwise. If you feel like getting out, here’s a few suggestions on where to go…

Friday

1. Meet Kerry GAA heroes…

Kingdom Greyhound Stadium will host a Kerry GAA Fundraiser in aid of the Kerry Teams Training Fund with the victorious Kerry senior football team in attendance, as well as the Kerry Senior Hurling Team.

This will be an opportunity to meet all the Kerry stars up close for photos and selfies with Sam, a Best Dressed Lady and a Best Dressed Man competition and great prizes to be won with the Best Dressed Young Kerry GAA Supporter Competition judged by David Clifford.

There’s face painting and other kids activities on the night, fabulous raffle prizes up for grabs and music before and after racing. Gates open at 6.30pm with the first of 12 races off at 7.46pm.

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2. Forza Italia!…

Automobili Italia Tralee will take place on Friday and Saturday.  Close to 100 cars, motorbikes and even tractors and vans will assemble at the FBD Insurance/Peevers Slye Cotter car park on Dan Spring Road on Friday from 6pm for an evening of craic and conversation.

A live DJ will entertain fans – and all are welcome to attend – and it promises to be a great evening of Italian car culture.

There are several Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Alfa Romeos confirmed for the show. Several Ducati motorcycles will be on display and there is hope that at least one Aprilia road racing bike will be there too.

The first cars are expected in Tralee after 6pm on Friday and funds will be raised for the Irish Wheelchair Association. The event also takes place on Saturday at 11am on Saturday.

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Saturday

Kieran Donaghy lets fly. Photo by Dermot Crean

3. Championship action…

Round 2 games in the Garveys Supervalu Kerry SFC take place this weekend with a home tie for Austin Stacks against West Kerry (throw-in 6pm).

The Rockies will be hoping for another win after their victory in the local derby last weekend against Na Gaeil.

Meanwhile St Brendan’s also have a home game against Templenoe in Ardfert (throw-in 6pm) in what is a must-win game for the divisional side.

Sunday

4. Tralee clubs hoping to keep championship hopes alive…

The other Tralee teams in action in the Garveys Supervalu Kerry SFC will play home games on Sunday.

Na Gaeil entertain Mid-Kerry at Killeen with a 1.30pm throw-in time while Kerins O’Rahillys take on Dingle in Strand Road at 3.30pm. With both local teams suffering defeats in the opening round, they really need to register wins here.

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5. Listowel Racing is here…

The Listowel Harvest Festival of racing kicks off on Sunday with tens of thousands descending on north Kerry over the next week.

Radio and TV personality Elaine Kinsella will judge the Lyrath Estate Hotel Best Dressed Couples Competition on opening day.

With a prize fund valued at €2,000, it is certainly worth dressing to impress as Elaine will be out and about on the course from 1pm looking for couples of all ages.

Sunday is also family day sponsored by Garvey’s SuperValu and this year’s entertainment includes the free Wooly Farm with chicks, guinea pigs, hens, ducks, rabbits, lambs, piglets and pygmy goats, plus Roo the Llama.

Giggles Entertainment will return with a mini Disco, face painting, free balloons and Coco Melon & Mickey Mouse will meet and greet all the children as they arrive.

The opening day’s card is sponsored by Kerry Group and the feature race is the Kerry Group Steeplechase €40,000 with the 1st Race off at 1.40pm. Visit www.listowelraces.ie for more information.

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