Archive for September, 2022

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  What is the Fuel Allowance? A Fuel Allowance is a payment to help with the cost of heating your home during the winter months. You can get the Fuel […]

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours says the hair restoration  is one of the most popular procedures at the clinic. Below are some frequently asked questions they get asked by patients… How does it work? At CHRC, we are the only healthcare provider in Ireland with […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, on superhero and superstar singer films on the box tonight… What a great combination of action thrills and biography there is to enjoy on today’s films on RTE1, RTE2 and TG4 In Spider-Man: Homecoming (6.35pm Saturday RTE1), Tom Holland swings into action as Peter Parker, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]

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

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 […]

ANOTHER Republic of Ireland and Liverpool football legend is coming to Tralee next month. Following on from the success of the evening with Ronnie Whelan back in April, Ray Houghton will come to The Huddle Bar on Sunday, October 9. The man who put the ball in the English net […]

THE Phoenix Women’s Centre and Shed and Paco Tralee hosted a fashion show on Thursday at the Pipers’ Band Hall on Matt Talbot Road in Tralee. The new location for the Phoenix group’s events is proving very popular since they started hosting get-togethers there in late June. Eileen Whelan from Paco […]

CULTURE Night sees an explosion of free events taking place all over Ireland on Friday, September 23 this year and Siamsa Tíre, The National Folk Theatre of Ireland, will host four different events. Two of them will showcase the richness of our local traditional culture and Siamsa Tíre’s young curator […]

DANCE music aficionados can look forward to a winter wonder of a gig in the INEC with top DJs and a 25-piece orchestra. For one night only, Originz music festival presents Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin’ Beats, Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra with special guest Rozalla and Seb Fontaine at the Gleneagle INEC […]

KERRY County Council has published plans for a local authority housing development at Matt Talbot Road in Tralee which incorporates part of the Island of Geese site. Under the Part VIII planning process, the Council has published, on its website, the plans and designs for the 27 residential units. The […]

THREE Kerry families were announced as category winners at the prestigious NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards which were held at Ballyvolane House in Cork today. The annual awards acknowledge and celebrate the highest standards of excellence in dairy farming in Ireland. The O’Brien family from Doon, Tralee were awarded the Future […]

KERRY Local Creative Youth Partnership at Kerry ETB has announced an art exhibition in the foyer area of Kerry County Museum opening for Culture Night on September 23. ‘Inclusion’ is a temporary exhibition exploring home and homelessness, which will run with free entry from Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm […]

GREEN Flag Awards were announced today for Tralee Town Park and Tralee Bay Wetlands by An Taisce Environmental Education, acknowledging Ireland’s best public parks and gardens. Green Flags were also awarded to Killarney House and Gardens, Childers Park & Woodlands in Listowel and Derrynane Historic Park. Under the Pollination Awards, Tralee […]

THE Born to Run Tralee Marathon Club is inviting everyone over the age of 18 to sign up for the 2022 Couch to 5k programme. The programme has been running for a number of years and it’s a great way for inexperienced runners to get active and healthy while meeting new […]

Kingdom Swimming Club Shortlisted for 2022 Club of the Year We are delighted and honoured to be included in the shortlist  for the 2022 Club of the year. In our 40th year of existence , it is  hugely motivating for all our members and wider community to be recognised at national level […]

A FASCINATING part of Kerry’s sporting history in the form of two albums of newspaper cuttings put together in the 1950s by Gillian Mangan, younger sister of the legendary Kerry cyclist Gene Mangan, has been donated to Kerry Library. At an event at Killorglin Library on Tuesday, Gillian donated the […]

THE Jack and Jill Foundation is hoping Kerry people will climb or walk a local hill in October in solidarity with the eleven Kerry families currently under its care, as part of the eighth annual ‘Up the Hill for Jack and Jill’ fundraising challenge. Jack and Jill has provided support […]

Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, September 5th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 4, 16, 32 and the bonus ball was 13. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 – Mike […]

IT’S back! After a two year absence, the hugely popular Dingle Food Festival returns to its annual slot in the calendar, the first weekend of October. Running this year from Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2, the streets of Dingle will once again come alive showcasing the very best […]

‘MY Mental Health Matters’ is the theme for the 2022 Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest which will feature a wide range of in-person and online activities to suit all ages from October 8-15. The key focus of the #KerryMHWFest, which is celebrating five years, is to promote mental health […]

A BOOK of Condolences for the late Queen Elizabeth II has been opened at the offices of Kerry County Council at County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee. Members of the public who wish to sign the Book of Condolences may do so during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

KERRY GAA legend Pat Spillane is appealing to people in Kerry to leave a legacy gift for a good cause. Irish charities have noticed a positive increase in rates of legacy giving over the past five years, according to research carried out by My Legacy, an umbrella group of 80 […]

THE ALL-STARS: The Rock All-Stars and their coaches were very disappointed last Sunday as the weather didn’t allow them to have their usual activities. However, there’ll be more football and fun again next Sunday at 11am at the Austin Stack Club in Connolly Park. Our youngsters get great enjoyment in […]

The new season at Tralee Boxing Club got off to a flying start last week, with a massive turnout for registration night on Monday 5th. Classes have been at full capacity all week long, with our regular boxers and new members alike, clamouring to get back to a good fitness […]

FOUR community projects will receive funding of €129,292.75 under the CLÁR programme. Under this round of CLÁR funding, sports clubs, schools and community groups will receive grants of up to €50,000 to develop a range of projects that will benefit people of all ages. The successful projects include astroturf pitches, […]

KINGDOM Greyhound Stadium is sure to have a healthy attendance on this Friday night as part of the Kerry GAA Fundraiser in aid of the Kerry Teams Training Fund. The victorious Kerry senior football team and Sam Maguire will be in attendance as well as the Kerry Senior Hurling Team. […]

By Seán Moriarty ORGANISERS behind the inaugural ‘Automobili Italia Tralee’ car show this weekend have plans to expand the event into a full festival celebrating Italian culture in the town. Automobili Italia Tralee will take place on Friday and Saturday.  Close to 100 cars, motorbikes and even tractors and vans […]