Archive for December, 2022

Billy Lee.

Billy Lee Confirmed As New Austin Stacks Senior Team Manager

December 19, 2022 at 12:55 pm Comments are Disabled

AUSTIN Stacks GAA Club has confirmed that Billy Lee has been appointed as the new manager of their Senior football team. Billy Lee previously managed the Limerick senior football team for six years, during which he led the Shannonsiders to promotion from Division 4 to Division 2 in just three […]

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Perseus, Enda, Hugh and Jill O'Brien Kerry Branch DSI with Gary O’Donovan Skibbereen and  Cycling legend  Sean Kelly  at the official cheque presentation of the 22nd annual Tour de Munster charity cycle on Friday, 16th November. This year’s Tour de Munster charity cycle from August 4th - 7th raised over €398,000 for the Munster Branches of Down Syndrome Ireland. For more information see www.tourdemunster.com
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Down Syndrome Kerry Benefits From Tour De Munster Charity Cycle

December 19, 2022 at 11:52 am Comments are Disabled

THE 2022 Tour de Munster charity cycle has enjoyed another hugely successful year, raising €389,214.99 in aid of the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI). The grand total was revealed at a cheque presentation on December 16th which saw cyclists, supporters and DSI Munster branches come together to celebrate […]

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Members of St Vincent De Paul promoting the upcoming draw.

St Vincent De Paul Launches Annual Car Draw

December 19, 2022 at 11:28 am Comments are Disabled

ST Vincent De Paul (SVP) South-West have said they have been inundated with calls for assistance during the month of December as they have confirmed 1,400 people have been contacting them from across Cork and Kerry every week. Calls to the charity seeking help over the last two weeks have […]

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Mary and Jake Barrett with Breda Quirke at the Santa 5k Fun Run at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: A Fun Sunday For The Tralee Santa 5k Run For Charity

December 19, 2022 at 11:08 am Comments are Disabled

THE Tralee Bay Wetlands had a lot going on for a Sunday morning. As well as a Christmas Craft Fair, the annual Tralee Santa 5k Fun Run, postponed for the past two years, was held from 11am. Around 300 people had registered for the event and many made the effort […]

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Matija Jokic scores over James Gormley Photo: Liam Ryan

PHOTOS/REPORT: Warriors Overpower Red Army To Keep Playoff Hopes Intact

December 19, 2022 at 11:04 am Comments are Disabled

Alan Cantwell was in Dublin for the InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League 2022/2023 – Round 10 game on Saturday night… Griffith College Templeogue 75 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 89 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors made it back to back wins on the road as they comprehensively accounted for Griffith College Templeogue at the National […]

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Billy Dennehy Announced As Kerry FC Manager

Billy Dennehy Announced As Kerry FC Manager

December 19, 2022 at 10:42 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY FC has announced that Billy Dennehy has agreed to become the First Team Manager for the 2023 SSE Airtricity First Division Season. Originally announced as Director of Football for the club, Billy will now be the man on the side-line for the side embarking on a brand new journey […]

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Denis Coleman with his wife Maeve and daughter Emily at the CBS Primary School Christmas and Retirement Party at The Ashe Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: CBS Primary Hosts A Christmas/Retirement Party For Denis

December 18, 2022 at 12:56 pm Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Nights is brought to you by AIB Tralee… IT’S been an emotional time at CBS Primary as the school prepares to say goodbye to its beloved principal Denis Coleman. The Killarney native will officially retire in January, but he’s getting some farewell from the staff […]

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Deputy Pa Daly.

Daly Says Council’s Response To Cold Spell Was ‘Not Good Enough’

December 18, 2022 at 10:19 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY’S Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, has called for an urgent review of KCC’s Winter Plan, stating he believed that the cold freeze last week demonstrated the current plan is deficient. Deputy Pa Daly was referring in particular to some areas of north and mid Kerry where he says there […]

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The Curraheen Choir singing outside O'Shea's Gala in Blennerville on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

Curraheen Choir Brings Christmas Cheer To Blennerville Shoppers

December 17, 2022 at 1:58 pm Comments are Disabled

A BIT of Christmas cheer was brought to customers at a local shop/petrol station on a cold Friday evening. Members of the Curraheen Choir assembled for their annual Christmas carol service in aid of St Vincent De Paul at O’Shea’s Gala in Blennerville. “We do this every year for a […]

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Callum Nolan, Jamie Schoenmaker and Cillian Ginty at the CBS The Green TY Enterprise Show on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: CBS The Green Combines Enterprise With Christmas Jumper Day

December 17, 2022 at 1:36 pm Comments are Disabled

IT was a colourful Friday at CBS The Green as two events were held in the school. The school participated in the Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day in aid of St Vincent  de Paul, which saw staff and students don their finest festive attire for the great cause. It was […]

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Mounthawk Montessori Creates A Winter Wonderland To Help Out Charity

Mounthawk Montessori Creates A Winter Wonderland To Help Out Charity

December 17, 2022 at 12:43 pm Comments are Disabled

A LOCAL business has created an amazing ‘Winter Wonderland’ display in aid of St. Vincent De Paul. People visiting Mounthawk Montessori & Busy Bees Nursery Childcare can leave donations of essential non-perishable goods and toys wrapped and labelled with the age suitability. “We hope that our lights inspire happiness and […]

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Sponsored: Treat Loved Ones To A Gift Voucher For The Manor West Hotel

Sponsored: Treat Loved Ones To A Gift Voucher For The Manor West Hotel

December 17, 2022 at 12:41 pm Comments are Disabled

Festive tunes and Christmas cheer greet you at Manor West Hotel this Christmas. Take a break and check your shopping list while enjoying a coffee and a treat or a leisurely brunch in Sea Salt Cafe. If it’s a cosy spot and a hearty meal you need, warm up from […]

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Know Your Rights: All You Need To Know About Gift Vouchers

Know Your Rights: All You Need To Know About Gift Vouchers

December 17, 2022 at 12:39 pm Comments are Disabled

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… What is a gift voucher? Gift vouchers are any voucher, coupon or other document (including an electronic document) that can be used instead of money to pay (or pay […]

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Finnegan On Films: The Grinch And John McClane? It’s Really Christmas!

Finnegan On Films: The Grinch And John McClane? It’s Really Christmas!

December 17, 2022 at 12:19 pm Comments are Disabled

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, says the Christmas movies are in full swing… WELL, with a week to go before the actual Christmas weekend, you will not be surprised to see a few films with a Festive theme on offer today. A few people may identify with the central character […]

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Support Fund For Development Of Youth Theatre In Kerry

Support Fund For Development Of Youth Theatre In Kerry

December 16, 2022 at 3:48 pm Comments are Disabled

KERRY Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) at Kerry ETB has announced a fund to support the development of youth theatres across the county. Applications from not-for-profit organisations are welcome by close of business on January 11, 2023. A public information session on the scheme and how to develop an application […]

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Caution Urged On Roads As Status Yellow Warning Remains Until Saturday

Caution Urged On Roads As Status Yellow Warning Remains Until Saturday

December 16, 2022 at 1:45 pm Comments are Disabled

A STATUS Yellow Ice warning will remain in place until Saturday at 12 noon and motorists are advised to exercise caution on the roads. The Met Éireann weather warning was extended this morning with icy conditions in some areas today and tonight. However, in the Tralee area, temperatures are unlikely […]

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Pictured with their award is John Harty of Dairymaster with Minister Simon Harris TD and NAO Director, Dr Mary Liz Trant.

Dairymaster Wins ‘Diversity In The Workplace’ Award

December 16, 2022 at 1:32 pm Comments are Disabled

CAUSEWAY-BASED Dairymaster scooped the ‘Diversity in the Workplace’ title at Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Awards. Dairymaster won the prestigious award at the 2022 Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Awards which was presented by Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science at […]

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Overall Decrease In Kerry Crime This Year On Pre-Covid Levels

Overall Decrease In Kerry Crime This Year On Pre-Covid Levels

December 16, 2022 at 12:31 pm Comments are Disabled

THERE was a general decrease in crime in the county between 2022 and pre-Covid levels in 2019 according to figures released this morning. Kerry Garda Chief Superintendent Padraic Powell gave a presentation on the figures at the Joint Policing Committee meeting at Kerry County Council building. He was comparing figures […]

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Cast members John Creagh, George Lowe, John Scroope and Sorcha Uí Shuilleabháin at the production from Hy-Breasal Players on Thursday night in Madden's Cafe. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Enjoying The Sold-Out Series Of Shows From Hy-Breasal Players

December 16, 2022 at 9:37 am Comments are Disabled

THE Hy-Breasal Players’ latest production is halfway through a four night run of sold-out shows with performances in Madden’s Cafe taking place over the past two nights and another brace to follow in The Ballymac Bar on Friday and Saturday. ‘Christmas Coffee’ is a collection of six 15-minute plays, set […]

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General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey with Michelle McElligott.

Michelle Teams Up With KMHA For Seasonal Creative Wellbeing Video Initiative

December 16, 2022 at 9:30 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY Mental Health Association has teamed-up with Tralee-based Michelle McElligott to promote mental wellbeing through the art of creating floral decorations at home. Michelle, who creates stunning floral arrangements as a hobby, has given her time to demonstrate, on video, how to make floral arrangements at home, school or in […]

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Junior Locke of St Vincent De Paul with Shane Walsh, Ireland Division Head of JRI America and the donations from staff.

Over €3,000 Of Toys Donated By Staff At JRI America

December 16, 2022 at 9:27 am Comments are Disabled

STAFF at a company in Tralee have shown their generosity again this year by making a large donation to a local charity. Junior Locke of St Vincent De Paul called to JRI America at Kerry Technology Park this week where staff donated €3,000 euro worth of toy gifts and vouchers […]

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Michelle Finn & 1st Male Oisin Spillane

Take A 5k Run In Farranfore On St Stephen’s Day

December 16, 2022 at 9:24 am Comments are Disabled

THE annual Farranfore-Maine Valley AC St Stephen’s Day 5k Run and 2k Walk takes place at 12.15pm with Kerry Airport back as one of the main sponsors. One of the oldest road races in Ireland, it takes place every St. Stephen’s day and has been run since 1961 along the […]

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The lovely lights at Ballygarry. Photo by Dermot Crean

Sponsored: Give The Gift Of Luxury With A Ballygarry Estate Voucher

December 15, 2022 at 2:59 pm Comments are Disabled

CHRISTMAS is always a special time of year — even in these difficult times — and a visit to Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa only enhances the festive spirit. The sight that greets you when driving towards the hotel grounds at night is a heart-warming and inviting one, with the […]

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Winner of this year's Kerry ETB Christmas Card competition, Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí student Clodagh de Burca with teacher Deirdre Ní Síocháin. Photo by Dermot Crean

Clodagh Wins Top Prize In Kerry ETB Christmas Card Competition

December 15, 2022 at 2:53 pm Comments are Disabled

A GAELCHOLÁISTE Chiarraí student won the top prize in the Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) annual Christmas Card Competition. Kerry ETB invited entries from their eight Post Primary Schools throughout Kerry and with over 200 entries, it was a very tough decision to narrow it down to three finalists. […]

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Devon Burns.

Devon Burns To Receive His Munster U20 Footballer Of The Year Award This Weekend

December 15, 2022 at 1:48 pm Comments are Disabled

A NA Gaeil man is to receive his Munster U20 Footballer of the Year award this weekend at a ceremony in Clonmel. Kerry U20 goalkeeper Devon Burns was beaten only once during Kerry’s three U20 championship outings this year. He got on the scoreboard in two of those games – […]

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Low Temperature/Ice Warning Downgraded To Status Yellow For Kerry

Low Temperature/Ice Warning Downgraded To Status Yellow For Kerry

December 15, 2022 at 1:12 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’LL still be cold, but not that cold down here. Yesterday’s Status Orange Low Temperature/Ice warning has been downgraded to ‘Yellow’ for Kerry. While surrounding counties remain at the Orange alert, it won’t be as cold in our county according to Met Éireann. However, temperatures will still fall below zero in […]

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Ms O'Sullivan's junior infants  before the Moyderwell Primary School Christmas concert on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Colourful Costumes And Fantastic Fun At Moyderwell Christmas Concert

December 15, 2022 at 11:28 am Comments are Disabled

THE children at Moyderwell Primary School enjoyed a wonderful week of dressing up and delivering entertainment at the annual Christmas concert. The past few weeks have seen the pupils practising songs and their acting skills while also making parts of their costumes for the three days of performances from different […]

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Principal Pat Neenan, Minister Foley and Cllr. Jim Finucane (Chairperson of the Board of Management).

Approval For Multi-Million Euro Building Project At Moyderwell School

December 14, 2022 at 8:27 pm Comments are Disabled

MINISTER for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley has announced initial project approval for a multi-million euro building project for Moyderwell Mercy Primary School, Tralee. This building project will provide state of the art facilities including four mainstream classrooms as well as a two classroom base for students with special […]

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Barry John Keane and Tommy Walsh celebrate the second goal. Photo by Dermot Crean

Kerins O’Rahillys All-Ireland Club Semi-Final Details Confirmed

December 14, 2022 at 8:01 pm Comments are Disabled

THE blue side of town can make their travel arrangements for the new year as details of the AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Finals were confirmed today. Munster champions Kerins O’Rahillys game against hot favourites Kilmacud Crokes of Dublin will be the first in a double-bill of action […]

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New Mental Health Assessment Room Opens At UHK Emergency Department

New Mental Health Assessment Room Opens At UHK Emergency Department

December 14, 2022 at 6:02 pm Comments are Disabled

CORK Kerry Community Healthcare Mental Health Services have opened a new mental health assessment room within the emergency department of University Hospital Kerry. The assessment room will be a confidential and therapeutic setting for anyone presenting to UHK in a mental health crisis. The room is a joint initiative between CKCH […]

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