Archive for November, 2022

GARDAI are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the Rock Road in Killarney. The single vehicle collision occurred at approximately 5.40pm this evening. The driver of the car, a female aged in her 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Rock Road is currently closed as […]

NOVEMBER saw 355 patients waiting on trolleys in University Hospital Kerry, the highest number for the month since 2019. Back in November 2019 there were 399 people waiting on trolleys at UHK, the highest since records began back in 2006. The monthly Trolleywatch figures compiled by the Irish Nurses and […]

A RETIRED teacher from Ballymullen has just completed a week’s logistical work with Brighter Communities Worldwide in Kenya . Joan O’Regan, who has been involved with the organisation for a number of years, delivered the Brighter Communities Worldwide ‘Life skills’ programme which includes modules such as Communication Skills, Hygiene,  Contraception,  […]

THE National Park and Wildlife Conservation Ranger in Killarney National Park, will be providing information and regular video features on his work as a Conservation Ranger. One of the main roles of Ranger Sam Bayley is to monitor the wildlife within the Killarney National Park. Sam’s particular focus is birds. […]

THE annual ‘Light To Remember’ fundraiser for Kerry Hospice is now in its fifth  year and the Hospice is hoping people will log on to leave a tribute to a loved one. The Kerry Hospice Foundation virtual Light To Remember Christmas tree is a lovely way to remember so many […]

‘DREAM – Hope – Celebrate’ is the theme of the Tralee Area Mission which will run from Sunday, February 26 until Friday, March 3, 2023. It will be a Mission for the parishes of St John’s, St Brendan’s and The Spa and will be directed by the Redemptorist Mission Team […]

TRALEE Rowing Club were well represented at the Provincial Indoor Rowing Championships which took place in the UL Sport Arena on Saturday. There were no boats, oars or a river, instead more than 60 rowing machines were used with spectators at close quarters and intense competition ensued. Tralee Rowing Club had […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… I bought a property that hasn’t been lived in for years, what grants can I get to do it up? The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant gives funding for refurbishing […]

PEIL FAOI 15: The members of the Tralee District Under 15 football team, winners of the Divisional County Championship, will receive their hard-won and well-deserved medals at 7.30pm this Friday, December 2nd, at the Kerins-O’Rahilly Club, Bóthar na Trá. This outstanding group of footballers has players from the John Mitchels, […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry is experiencing an exceptionally high volume of presentations, both adults and children, to its Emergency Department today, as it has been over the past number of days. A statement has been issued from hospital management saying there is intense pressure on capacity within the Emergency Department itself […]

WITH the Christmas lights on and everybody feeling all festive, there’s a special feeling about the town this time of the year. This will be enhanced in the coming days with Mark Leen bringing art exhibitions, music, poetry and finally the launch of his new book at his cafe The […]

STUDENTS and staff at MTU will be out in force to raise funds for GOAL this Christmas. A Goal Mile will take place on Thursday, December 8 at 1.00pm. The walk will start from the entrance of the Kerry Sports Academy at the MTU North Campus and organisers asking for […]

KICKING off the Christmas season, Kerry Scotia Ensemble and members of the Kerry Concert Choir and St Mary’s Cathedral Choir are busy rehearsing for their concert “Carols from the Cathedral”, which takes place this Sunday, December 4, in St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney. Directed by Dr Sharon Lyons, the concert will […]

MANOR West Hotel Leisure Centre has been awarded the Ireland Active National Quality Standard Award for the Leisure Club Hotel category award at the Ireland Active Awards. The awards took place on Friday night, November 25, at the Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan. The awards are the most sought-after and respected […]

THE ninth annual Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul, in association with Garvey’s Super Valu will take place on Friday, December 16 this year. Over the past eight years the generosity of individuals, school communities and businesses across the county has led to almost €150,000 […]

A LOCAL artist is hosting an exhibition/sale on this Friday, December 2 in aid of Action Lesotho. Maree O’Connor paints with various media-oils, acrylics and pastels and has completed a series of paintings under the heading ‘Solas agus Tuiscint’. Inspired by Kerry landscapes, seas and skies, this collection explores the effect […]

THE Chief Executive of Tralee Chamber said the town welcomed huge crowds for a number of events this year, with many more to visit over the Christmas season. Colette O’Connor made her comments on Friday last as business leaders and politicians gathered to celebrate the achievements of Tralee Chamber over […]

IF you’re looking for a fashion fix this weekend while helping out a vital facility for a north Kerry village, then this might be for you. There will be fun, fashion and music at St Columba’s Centre in Kiflynn for a special fundraiser featuring style from many Tralee stores this […]

Munster Future Challenger 2022 Following on from the success of our recent Kerry Invitational Gala, we will be hosting the Munster Future Challenger Gala  in Tralee Sports & Leisure Complex this Sunday Dec 4th. This Level 2 Gala, run in association with Swim Munster, provides a great opportunity for our younger swimmers (U14) […]

14 holes Hamper -Sponsor Naughton McGrath Solicitors Results, Fixtures, Prizegiving and related matters 14 holes Hamper -Sponsor Naughton McGrath Solicitors 1 Jerry Moloney 34 pts (14) Overall Winner 2 Kieran Ruttledge 31 pts (10) Overall Runner-Up Last Six Holes 3 John Sexton 31 pts (18) Fixtures: Sunday 4th December – […]

Another Busy Weekend for Kerry Badminton The first juvenile competition of the year took place this past Saturday in the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. It was great to see all the young players enjoying the games and getting back into the swing of it. There was a good entry […]

SENIOR FOOTBALL: The Tralee/St Brendan’s District Senior Championship Final sponsored by Lee Strand, between ourselves and Ballymac, is scheduled to go ahead in Austin Stack Park on this Saturday evening (3rd Dec) at 6.30pm with extra time if required. SYMPATHY: There was shock and sadness in the Rock and elsewhere […]

Last Man Standing We had a lot of interest in this competition and had 116 entries in total.  Unfortunately, it has been a bruising start to the competition with lots of surprise results so we currently just have about 30 “men left standing” at the moment.  The winner will receive […]

6AM FULL BODY STRENGHT AND CONDITIONING CLASSES FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS Come along to the John Mitchels Hall at 6am on Monday and Thursday this week and will resume to Tuesday and Thursday week after next, avail of our free strength and conditioning classes being facilitated by George Bastible. All you need is motivation, an exercise mat […]

Club Lotto  There was no winner of our club Lotto jackpot of €4200 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 10,12, 22 & 24. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to: Therese Greaney Annagh Ella Fitzgerald c/o Poff Motors Phil Curran Blennerville Ann & Johnny c/o Bettys Bar […]

Lotto results: Lotto Tue 22nd November. No Winner. Numbers drawn were 5, 8, 18, 23. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Tom Nolan, James O’Sullivan, Julie Fitzgerald, Sorcha Uí Shuilleabháin, Liz Heaphy. Next week’s jackpot will be €1,650. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as […]

Our Senior Team Our Seniors played Ardfert in St Brendan’s Board Championship Semi-final in John Mitchels on Saturday 26th November Final score:  Ballymac 0-10 Ardfert 0-09 Well done to the players and management. Tralee/St Brendan’s District Senior Championship Final sponsored by Lee Strand. Saturday Dec 3rd @ 6:30 pm Extra Time. Venue: […]

Senior Munster Club Championship Semi Final Result. Kerins O Rahillys 1-09 Eire Og Ennis 1-08 Sunday evening in Austin Stacks Park saw us take on the Clare Champions Eire Og Ennis in the Semi Final of this years Senior  Munster Club Championship. We got off to a blistering start with the […]

SCOIL Eoin Balloonagh hosted a hugely successful Festive Fair in the school hall on Sunday with hundreds attending throughout the afternoon. The event, held for the first time, was organised and run voluntarily by the Parents Association and a group of teachers from the school. There was a variety of […]

THE annual Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch, which took place in Lotties at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday, was a typically stylish affair. Ladies enjoyed some bubbly on arrival followed by great food, fine wines and some invaluable  beauty and hair tips to get them through the party season. Stylist Danny […]