Archive for December, 2022

Taking a look back at some of the news we brought you in December… • KERRY College of Further Education and Training held its graduation in the Brandon Hotel on December 1, the first in person graduation since Kerry College was established by Kerry Education and Training Board in 2019. Over […]

NA Gaeil GAA Club hosted its inaugural St Stephen’s day fundraising event in aid of all the social activities at St. Patrick’s Day Care Centre, Tralee. In the shape of a 50-minute circuit session in Na Gaeil GAA Club’s gym, the club’s fitness fanatic, Helen Tansley, put a full house […]

Taking a look back at some of the news we brought you in November… • MINISTER for Education and Kerry T.D. Norma Foley today announced project approval for a state-of-the-art extension for Spa National School, Tralee. This building project will cater for new accommodation on the site of the current school […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, gives a last rummage through the film selection box and picks a few flicks to watch over the next couple of days… Steven Spielberg directs War Horse (New Year’s Eve 2.55pm RTE2), the big screen adaptation of the book by Michael Morpurgo. Set during World […]

Taking a look back at some of the news we brought you in October… • AN announcement of €8,696,719 in funding for Kerry ETB to invest in further education centres in Tralee and Listowel was made on October 3. Over €3,700,000 will see a new apprenticeship training building established at the […]

Taking a look back at the some of the news we brought you in September… • A FILM produced by a Tralee native and directed by a Dingle-based filmmaker was shown on RTE in September. ‘Blow-Ins’, a feature documentary film directed by Malcolm Willis, and produced by Ben Kavanagh, was shown […]

Taking a look back at the some of the news we brought you in August… • There was tragedy in Ballybunion when a brother and sister died in a drowning incident on August 4. Dessie Byrne from Roscommon and his sister Muriel Eriksson who lived in Sweden were pulled from […]

THE 31 day January challenge for#positivementalhealth is back for next month. The idea is to start off the year in a positive and healthy way while raising money for great causes. It’s an event that promotes exercise, good mental health and fitness. You have to do an activity a day for […]

Taking a look back at the news we brought you in July… • TRALEE received the news in July that they had been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE) Similar to the Blue Flag for beaches, the flag aims to raise standards and broaden […]

Taking a look back at some of the news we brought you in June… • There was exciting news at the start of the month for soccer fans in the county. Kerry Football Club’s application to the FAI to enter the club licensing process had been accepted with the prospect […]

Taking a look back at some of the news we brought you in May… • THE Tralee Food Festival returned after three years drawing large crowds to town. The Taste Trail, music entertainment and food stalls were all a success with fun for all the family to enjoy at the Artisan […]

STUDENTS from Tralee schools are ready to showcase their projects at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition next month. The event returns as a full, ‘in-person’ event for the first time since 2020 and takes place from January 11 – 14. There are 27 projects from nine Kerry schools […]

Taking a look back at some of the news we brought you in April… • GARVEY’S Tralee Warriors were crowned as InsureMyVan.ie Super League champions in early April. The Tralee side completed a remarkable double — having won the National Cup in January — winning 78-72 in the final over […]

Lotto results: Lotto Tue 20th December. No Winner. Numbers drawn were 2, 19, 25, 29, Lucky dip winners of €20 were Meabh Barry, Sheila & Bill Looney, Paddy Whelehan, Helen Lacey, Denis O’Connor. Next week’s jackpot will be €1,850. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is […]

Annual AGM Our 2022 AGM will be held ON SAT 14 th Jan 2023 @ 12 noon in Ballyseedy Motions and nominations to be submitted by email to secretary.johnmitchels.Kerry@gaa.ie.by 12 noon on Sunday  Jan 1st 2023 This is a very important annual meeting for all club members. 6AM FULL BODY STRENGTH […]

Club Lotto  Our Lotto takes place on 27th of December Monday Night, our Lotto Results will be available on our Facebook page and the usual outlets during the week. Club lotto can be played online through the club website www.stpatsgaclub.com, Lotto tickets can be purchased from any club officer or […]

BLIAIN NUA FAOI MHAISE: We offer our good wishes for 2023 to all officers, players, mentors, workers, parents, supporters and followers of The Rock. Go raibh bliain iontach ag gach éinne agus go raibh ádh mór ar fhoirne na Carraige ar fhóid ghlasa na himeartha i 2023! Good success to […]

Taking a look back at some of the news we brought you in March… • The people of Kerry showed their solidarity during the month in a number of ways. Local media organisations invited the people of Kerry to don blue and yellow colours for a Day of Support for the people […]

THE end of the year is always the best time to start thinking about what we want to achieve in the next one and to write down our New Year’s resolutions. With the “New Year, New You” video campaign, Clean Coasts are asking people in Kerry to choose a realistic and achievable […]

Taking a look back at some of the news we brought you in February… • THERE was a slight rise in new car sales in Kerry in January compared to January 2021, according to the statistics on February 1 from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI),. There were 560 […]

We begin our review of 2022 with a look back at some of the news we brought you in January… • THE year began with news that Tralee had improved its standing in the latest Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) report by An Taisce. Tralee was once again deemed Clean To […]

A GOOD crowd decided to head into town on Monday morning for the annual Bill Kirby Memorial Walk in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation. Organised every year by Michael ‘Fox’ O’Connor, the traditional St Stephen’s Day walk has raised hundreds of thousands of euro for charities since 1999. The […]

THE craziness of Christmas swims returned in earnest this year as hundreds of enthusiastic souls of all ages headed into the water in Fenit. By far the biggest of the swims in Kerry, there was a massive crowd at the beach facing the Slieve Mish mountains as they dashed into […]

TWO lottery players who bought their tickets in Kerry had a very merry Christmas this year. The National Lottery revealed the winning locations of ten EuroMillions raffle prizes of €50,000 on Friday night. They are urging players in Kerry to check their weekend lottery tickets following the big wins. Two […]

Have a great Christmas everyone! If you get bored over the next few days, here’s a few things to see or participate in…   1. Enjoy the Christmas Eve atmosphere… Christmas Eve is always a lovely day in the town centre as everyone is relaxed and has already done their shopping […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has some Christmas crackers on TV over the next few days to enjoy… For the season that is in it, we should start with the classic story of Miracle on 34th Street (Christmas Eve 1.45 RTE1) and the most recent remake from 1994. A single […]

ONCE again, Tralee will host a special event in the town centre on New Year’s Eve with a party atmosphere guaranteed. A spectacular fireworks display will take place at the Ashe Memorial Hall will mark end of year celebrations for people of all ages on Saturday, December 31. Supported by Tralee Chamber […]

EIGHTY small businesses in five countries are to be chosen for a new project led by Munster Technological University (MTU) that will help address tourism’s impact on local environments and communities while also promoting a more regenerative model for the industry. ‘Regenerative Tourism’ seeks to ensure that the industry impacts […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… I’ve recently had trouble hearing, how can I get my hearing checked? If you’ve noticed a problem with your own hearing, talk to your GP. Your GP may refer […]

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Hospital says the AC Dual treatment there is very effective for acne problems… Acne can be such a sore painful condition and I know how distressing a skin condition can be. The most important thing with any […]