Archive for November, 2022

OVER €100,000 was raised for ten charities with the 54321 Challenge, this year celebrating its 10th running. Fifty  participants undertook the 4-day challenge, which took place from Thursday August 18 to Sunday, August 21. The 54321 Challenge Committee and participants came back together again on Friday, November 11 at Francie Sheahans […]

NOW that Kerry FC’s entry into the Airtricity First Division has been confirmed, it’s now time for fans to look forward to the Friday night football experience in Mounthawk Park, Tralee. Over the course of the season, there will be 18 home league games to look forward to, as well […]

KERINS O’Rahillys has launched their GoFundMe fundraiser campaign,’Backing The Blues’ to help defray costs associated with their upcoming Munster senior journey. The senior team will play the Munster SFC semi-final against Éire Óg of Ennis on Saturday, November 27 with a 1pm throw-in at Austin Stack Park, Tralee. Launching the […]

THE St. John’s Visitation Conference of SVP Tralee is seeking to raise funds towards the cost of bringing Santa to local children this Christmas. To ease the struggles and financial pressure on families in the locality of Tralee and wider county of Kerry, SVP Tralee are seeking donations of cash, toys, vouchers from local businesses […]

Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, November 14th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 12, 17, 21 and the bonus ball was 5. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 – Sam […]

Well it’s been quite a week for Subbuteo in Ireland thanks very much to Traleetoday! Leading on from our club notes from last week the local, national press and rte radio jumped on the Subbuteo bandwagon to publish some nice publicity of the game. So we had a nice article […]

A STAR of one of the biggest TV shows on the planet was in West Kerry yesterday. Sheehy’s Spar in Dingle shared an Instagram post on Tuesday with a photo of Gaten Matarazzo of ‘Stranger Things’ fame, flanked by two local lads, saying “look who popped in to us today”. […]

RTÉ has announced a brand-new current affairs series on television, digital and social media which will be presented by Kerry woman Katie Hannon. ‘Upfront with Katie Hannon’ will include a new hour-long Monday night audience-centred live television programme, podcasts and authored online articles by the award-winning journalist and broadcaster from Duagh. “’I’ve had […]

KERRY Football Club  has been successful in its application to secure an SSE Airtricity First Division License for the 2023 League of Ireland Season. A statement released by the club, which will be based at Mounthawk Park, welcomed the decision by the FAI this morning. The decision will be a […]

UNDER 15 ROCK STARS: The Tralee/St Brendan District Under 15 Championship champions who defeated Ballymacelligott….3-7 to 1-7…..in the final: Olivier Lata; Aodhán Horgan, Bao Foley, Tomás O’Connell; Liam O’Connell, Alex Touhy, Leon O’Connor; Ben Murphy, Ronan Carroll (captain); Naode Derege, Gavin Ó Cathasaigh, Cormac Bastible; Rory Ó Loinsigh, Ryan O’Driscoll, […]

2022 has been an incredibly successful year for some of Kerry’s top boxers, notably the international honours earned by Jamesie Casey and Mary Mc Donagh. The Kerry County Boxing Board has recognised the role that a number of Kerry boxing clubs have played in the growth and development of these […]

Sunday 13th November Capt Hugh’s Christmas Hamper results: 1 Gerard Power 33 pts (12) Overall Winner 2 Kieran Ruttledge 31 pts (10) Overall Runner-Up Fixtures: Sunday November 20th Club Singles 14 holes Sunday November 27th Naughton-McGrath Hamper 14 holes Ladies results Wed 9th – 9 holes Foursomes 1st Paula Mangan […]

1) Great success for Kingdom swimmers at Munster SC Championships Well done to all our swimmers on some fantastic performances at Munster SC Championships over the weekend in UL. The club was well represented in the two day event which saw the Kingdom take home a total of 6 medals ,1 x Gold,3 x […]

LADIES can kick off Christmas in style later this month when the annual Connect Ladies Lunch takes place in Lotties at The Ashe Hotel, Tralee on Sunday, November 27. Expect some bubbly on arrival, great food, fine wines, style, beauty and hair tips, on what is always a fabulous afternoon […]

THE Spa-Fenit-Barrow-Kerries community gathered on Sunday in Ballyroe Heights Hotel to celebrate their community games achievements and honour Mark O’Brien, a driving force who kept the community games spirit alive in the area for many years as secretary. Mark O’Brien was one of the founding members of Spa/Fenit/Barrow Community Games […]

BOOKS of Condolence for the late Vicky Phelan will open at lunchtime on Tuesday at County Buildings in Tralee and at Killarney Town Hall. Books of Condolence will also be available at Listowel and Tralee (Prince’s Quay) Municipal District offices from 9am on Wednesday. Ms Phelan died in the early hours of […]

A BOOK on the life of Fr Pat Ahern will be launched this Friday at Siamsa Tíre. ‘Forging The Dance — A Theatrical Exploration Of The Concept Of Folk Theatre And The Birth Of Siamsa Tíre’ will be launched by Minister For Education Norma Foley at 5pm on November 18 and […]

TOYS Upstairs Toymaster Tralee has teamed up with Adapt Kerry Women’s Refuge to help bring joy to children this Christmas. It’s the first time the toy shop, located above Kellihers Hardware on Rock Street, is holding an appeal for Adapt Kerry. “It’s a very worthy charity,” said Sharon Sheehan of […]

GARDAI have arrested two more males as part of the investigation into the fatal assault on 43 year old Thomas Dooley in Rathass Cemetery, Tralee, on Wednesday, October 5. One man (aged in his 20s) and one male youth (aged in his teens) are currently detained under the provisions of […]

MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS: A reminder that Mass for deceased members will take place  in St. Brendan’s Church on this Saturday evening, 19th November, at 6.30pm. ANNUAL CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: Our Annual Church Gate collection will also take place on this Saturday evening and Sunday (Nov 19th/20th). CLUB FUNDRAISER: The […]

6AM FULL BODY STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CLASSES FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS Come along to the John Mitchels Hall at 6am on Tuesday and Thursday and avail of our free strength and conditioning classes being facilitated by George Bastible. All you need is motivation, an exercise mat and water. Open to all 18 year olds […]

Senior Munster Club Championship Semi Final Fixture. Kerins O Rahillys v Eire Og Ennis  on Sunday, November 27, in Austin Stack Park. NÓTAÍ NA mBAN Since it’s formation, the LGFA has been more than just providing a sporting and cultural outlet for our members. Great work is carried out by clubs […]

Club Lotto There was no winner of our club Lotto jackpot of €4000 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 09, 14, 16 & 17. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to: Anne Kelliher Annagh Pa and Bridie c/o Betty’s Bar Denis c/o The Rock Inn Charlie Savage […]

An evening with Ronan O Gara After a hectic build up, it certainly was an evening to remember for a while to come. We had an excellent evening in the company of Ronan, Mc… Tony Leen and special guests Mick Galwey, Jack O’Connor and Ciara Griffin. It didn’t matter which […]

Race Night 2022: Last Friday night our annual Race Night took place in the clubhouse and the large crowd who attended were treated to a great evening’s entertainment. The event was also broadcast live on the Na Gaeil Facebook page thanks to the expertise of Brian O’Shea, Denis Moriarty, James […]

GARDAI are appealing for information relating to an alleged assault in Tralee. At 2am on Sunday, November 6, a man received injuries after an incident on Castle Street. It’s alleged the man was punched and later received treatment at University Hospital Kerry. Gardaí have identified a suspect but are asking […]

THE Kerry Branch of Guidance Counsellors will celebrate College Awareness Week by holding a Careers Fair on Thursday, November 24 in the MTU Kerry Sports Academy, North Campus, Tralee. The event is open to the public and all second level schools from 9.00am to 2.00pm and admission is €3.  Universities […]

North Kerry Championship  After a number of postponements, the Under 16s North Kerry B championship finally took place in Caherslee on Saturday afternoon where Tralee Parnells took on Ballyheigue. It was a tight game for most of the first half but a couple of goals by Parnells towards the end […]

TRALEE Chamber will host the inaugural Tralee Chamber President’s lunch on Friday, November 25 in The Rose Hotel. Guests of honour and keynote speakers include, Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD and Group Internal Communications Director for Kerry Group, Tony Bergin. Business leaders, key political decision makers and stakeholders will […]

FAMILY Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers, has announced the 2022 Netwatch Kerry Family Carer of the Year is Aoife Horgan from Cahersiveen. Aoife is sole carer to her son Elliot who is eight years old and lives with Sturge Weber Syndrome. She is a devoted mum to […]