Archive for October, 2022

REPAK has announced that Tralee business, Dillon WasteUnlimited, has been shortlisted for a 2022 Pakman Award. The Pakman Awards are Ireland’s leading environmental and sustainability awards and recognises excellence in recycling and waste management among businesses, organisations, community groups and initiatives in Ireland. Dillion Waste Unlimited Company has been nominated for an award in […]

KERRY GAA stars David Clifford and Paudie Clifford visited Tralee Boxing Club on Saturday to launch a fundraising spinathon to buy a defibrillator for the local area. Seamus O’Mahony, a coach at the club, is taking on the spinathon at Manor West (outside Tesco) on Saturday, November 5, where he […]

THE Kerry Ambassador Programme, a new initiative designed to drive economic growth through business events and raise Kerry’s profile as a global business hub, was officially launched on Friday at The Rose Hotel. This initiative is led by Kerry Convention Bureau, in partnership with Kerry County Council, Fáilte Ireland, Meet […]

THE Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest got underway on Saturday with events taking place all over the county. In Tralee, Jigsaw Kerry organised a Re-Energise concert in Pearse Park with Aftershock, Owen Rua and Molly Kate Brosnan and Kimaya Joy providing the entertainment. Meanwhile, over in Fenit, a walk/run along […]

THE Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Francis Flynn, has opened a Book of Condolences for the people of Creeslough. The Book of Condolences can be signed by members of the public during office hours at County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee. Cllr Flynn said: “The entire country has been deeply […]

A MISERABLE day for Liverpool fans yesterday was brightened up a bit last night in The Huddle Bar with an appearance by Ray Houghton. The former Red and Irish football legend came to the bar to be interviewed on stage by Neil Madigan and to tell a few stories. Ray […]

THE first John Mitchels GAA Club Social in 13 years was a sold out success last night as over 180 of the club faithful gathered to celebrate the past and present, while looking to the future with optimism. Guests at The Rose Hotel event were treated to a welcome drinks […]

Alan Cantwell reports on the InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League 2022/2023 – Round 2 game last night at Tralee Sports Complex… Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 83 Belfast Star 87 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors will rarely be in a better position to win a game going into the final quarter this season but a loss […]

MEMBERS of the Kerry diaspora who are to the fore in promoting Kerry from a visitor and economic viewpoint, were honoured in Tralee on Friday at an event which is part of the ‘An Turas Mór– the Homecoming Kerry Festival’. The special event, which took place in the Rose Hotel, Tralee, […]

IT’S been a long time since one of these events in the locality. Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing will take place at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday, November 5. This will be third Strictly event held by the GAA club and the first since 2018. After such a break due […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… You dispose of an asset when you sell it, give it as a gift, exchange it or get compensation or insurance for it. If you make a profit or […]

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours on frequently asked questions about the Tribella treatment… We have a fantastic Tribella special offer at CHRC, Bon Secours Hospital Tralee for the month of October. The following are our most frequently asked questions: What is Tribella? […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, on some movies playing on the box tonight… Spider-Man: Far from Home (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) sees Tom Holland resume his role as our hero, swinging across a number of European locations. Unfortunately for him, his difficulties in combining a superhero responsibility with his everyday life […]

TEDxTralee took place at Siamsa Tíre on Thursday with 14 speakers delivering their ideas and stories to a captive audience and the event was described as a stunning success by organisers. This was the second time the independently organised event, licensed by TEDx,was held in Tralee with this year’s theme […]

TRALEE is in for an action-packed weekend over the October Bank Holiday weekend as the official pit stop for the Banna Beach Resort Kerry Winter Rally will take place in the Brandon Car Park. Kerry Motor Club is celebrating 50 years this year and its end-of-season event has been included […]

HUMANITARIAN aid agency GOAL is appealing to the people of Kerry to join the rest of the country in showing their true colours next Friday. GOAL Jersey Day takes place on Friday, October 14 and school students, employees and members of organisations across the country are being encouraged to don […]

At last, it’s the weekend and activity and sport take centre stage if you’re looking for a few things to do… Saturday 1. Walk the Greenway… EVERYONE is invited to Fenit this Saturday for a relaxing fun walk, jog or run on the new Greenway. Organised by Spa Fenit Barrow […]

Coláiste Íde, the all-Irish 7 day boarding school for girls situated in the Dingle Peninsula, is holding an Open Day on this Saturday, October 8 from 10am to 4pm. Renowned for its high standard of post-primary education, dedicated teachers and staff along with daily supervised study ensure consistently high academic […]

THE man who was arrested in connection with the fatal assault which occurred in Tralee on Wednesday, has been charged. The man, aged in his 30s who was arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning in Cork, will appear before Kenmare District Court this morning, Friday. The other man […]

Gardaí investigating a fatal assault in Tralee on Wednesday, have made a second arrest. A man aged in his early 40s was arrested in Cork City this afternoon and taken to Tralee Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. A man […]

NA Gaeil GAA Club had a special visitor on Wednesday night as they launched their annual Race Night fundraiser. Kerry stars Diarmuid O’Connor, Jack Barry and Stefan Okunbor brought Sam Maguire to the clubhouse in Killeen as the club promoted the event to take place on Friday, November 11. The […]

A NEW art exhibition, exploring the idea of home from the perspective of an immigrant artist, will open at Siamsa Tíre next week ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’ features art by Margaret Anne Suggs, one of the illustrators who contributed to ‘A Way Home’, the exhibition commissioned by Siamsa Tíre which […]

A TRALEE singer/songwriter has just released a new track available to download. Kate Dineen from the Spa released ‘Invest’ yesterday accompanied by a music video, created by Picture Mode. Invest tells the story of two people meeting for the first time, the reluctance to give themselves up fully to this encounter and […]

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A man in his 30s has been arrested by Gardaí investigating the fatal assault at Rath cemetery in Tralee on Wednesday, He was arrested in the early hours of this morning, Thursday, in Cork and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Tralee Garda […]

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal assault of a man this morning in Tralee. Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the grounds of Rathass Cemetery in Tralee following reports of an altercation involving a group of people. A man in his 40s was discovered with serious injuries. He was […]

Gardaí are currently attending the scene of a serious assault which occurred this morning at Rathass Cemetery. A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.  His body has been taken to University Hospital Kerry.  The scene is currently preserved pending a full technical examination. No further information is […]

LET’S hear it for the boys! That’s the idea behind a new awards from Connect Publications as they prepare to celebrate the men of the county. The inaugural Connect Men In Kerry Awards follows on from the enormous success of the Connect Women In Business, Connect Hair and Beauty and the […]

TRALEE will once again come alive with a kaleidoscope of colour as the National Circus Festival of Ireland (NCFI) comes to town from Thursday, November 3rd to Saturday, November 6th. Celebrating its 21st birthday this year, NCFI has 75 events from professional masterclasses to workshops for kids, shows in the […]

KERINS O’Rahillys GAA grounds at Ballyrickard will play host to a Bewleys Big Coffee Morning Social organised by local man Declan Smith this Sunday. All proceeds raised during the morning will go to the Kerry Hospice Foundation to provide funding and support for palliative care services in Kerry. The event […]