Archive for December, 2022

THE Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, will officially open 120 new local authority homes in Tralee on this Friday. Minister Foley will open the new units which have been developed by Kerry County Council at Rahoonane, Croogorts, Ballyrickard and Lohercannon. Eight units will be opened at Rahoonane, 30 at Croogorts, […]

THERE was a fantastic turnout from the local community in Kilflynn last Friday night for a fundraising fashion show in aid of St Columba’s Centre in the village. Guests enjoyed a festive mulled wine/soft drinks reception and festive mince pies before a fashion show and entertainment from local musicians. Many Tralee […]

TWO Status Yellow warnings will come into effect on Thursday affecting the entire country. A Status Yellow Ice warning has been issued by Met Éireann coming into effect from midnight tonight. Hazardous conditions are possible with a band of wintry precipitation sinking southwards with the potential for black ice/freezing rain […]

Christmas is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a stylish and elegant watch, it’s worth checking out the selection from John Fitzgerald Jewellers in The Square… No outfit is complete without the ideal accessory or two, or three.  It has evolved into an artistic expression of one’s self […]

On Saturday we saw the Irish Subbuteo roadshow move onto Wexford for round 4 of the open. Venue: This was Subbuteo coming to rural Ireland as we headed deep into Wexford to St Molings community centre. To be fair the centre was in excellent condition, well maintained, with a large […]

3rd Weekend in a row for Kerry Badminton. Sunday last December 4th we held the annual Knock Out Cup. It was held in Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre and once again a successful day was had. It was a club competition each club could put in teams in how ever […]

PEIL FAOI 15: What an enjoyable celebration was held in The Kerins-O’Rahilly Club premises on Friday night last! It was the occasion of the presentation of medals and special awards to the boys of the Tralee District Under 15 football team, winners of the Divisional County Championship. The event was […]

Club sponsored 14 hole Whiskey Fourball 4 December 2022 Competition Result 1 Conor J. Foley & Cianan Ferris 38 pts 2 Michael J. Maunsell & John Sexton 37 pts 3 Kieran Ruttledge & Denis Murphy 36 pts 32 cards processed. Fixtures: Sunday December 11th Mens & Ladies 3 person scramble […]

Munster Future Challenger 2022 We were delighted to host the Munster Future Challenger Gala in association with Swim Munster In Tralee Sports & Leisure Complex on Sunday Dec 4th . With a number of visiting clubs attending from all over Munster, the event was a huge success providing a great […]

A LOCAL woman is continuing to raise funds for Kerry Hospice through running events with a 10 Miler and 5k Road Race next February. Michelle Greaney will organise the event for the fourth time, but this year it will hold a special significance since her father Michael had spent time […]

OVER €1.4 million in funding for Kerry Airport has been announced this morning. Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton announced €1,434,355 in funding for Kerry Airport under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. The latest tranche of Government funding provides targeted support for safety and security operations […]

THE blue and white flags are being hung out along Strand Road and the surrounding estates as excitement builds ahead of the big game at the weekend. Kerins O’Rahillys will take on Newcastlewest  in the Munster Senior Club Football Final at Pairc Ui Rinn in Cork city on this Saturday night […]

PEOPLE who miss loved ones who have passed away over the years are invited to an annual ceremony this Sunday at 3pm in Tralee. For the past 11 years, Sharon Roche from Tralee has held a short ceremony in December at a special ‘Remembrance Tree’ set up outside Tralee Municipal District/Motor […]

CANCER support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, is extending a warm, festive welcome to the people of Kerry to celebrate their official tree-lighting and carol-singing ceremony on this Thursday, December 8. Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, will officiate at Recovery Haven’s Tralee centre at 5 Haig’s Terrace at 4.30pm, joined […]

AFTER a break of three years, the North Kerry Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association held a Christmas party in The Meadowlands Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Over 70 guests attended a Mass celebrated by Fr Padraig Walsh before enjoying a four course meal followed by some music from Mike O’Shea. […]

THE annual Christmas Fair at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn was another super success on Sunday as hundreds of parents and children visited the school hall. There were raffles, an auction, face painting, nail-painting, milk shakes, pancakes, goodies, home baking and a Christmas sing along with Chris White suppling the music. Christmas […]

SENIOR FOOTBALL: Ballymac 2-13; Austin Stacks 2-11. The Tralee/St Brendan’s District SF Championship Final (for the Roddy O’Donnell Cup) sponsored by Lee Strand and played in a cold but dry Austin Stack Park on last Sunday afternoon (4th Dec) ended in a well-deserved victory for the Ballymac side after a […]

Munster Senior Club Final Kerins O Rahillys v Newcastlewest Saturday Dec 10th 7.30pm Pairc Ui Rinn Cork. All roads lead to Cork on Saturday night next when we take in the Limerick champions in this years Senior Munster Club Final. We will be hoping for a big travelling support to cheer […]

GAA Green Clubs At a ceremony in Croke Park on Saturday to launch the GAA’s Green Clubs toolkit, all Phase 1 clubs, including Tralee Parnells, were thanked for their contribution to the development of the Toolkit, with each club presented with a plaque in recognition of their participation. Well done […]

ANNUAL AGM Our annual Club AGM 2022 will be held on Saturday January 14th at 12 noon in Ballyseede Any nominations or motions to be received by Sat January 1st 2023 before 12 noon , please email motions or nominations to secretary .johnmitchels.kerry@gaa.ie 6AM FULL BODY STRENGHT AND CONDITIONING CLASSES FREE FOR […]

Lotto results: Lotto Tue 29th November. No Winner. Numbers drawn were 11, 22, 29, 31. Lucky dip winners of €20 were George Dennis, Rebecca McCarthy, Meabh Barry, Máire Coleman, Guenter Siech.  Next week’s jackpot will be €1,700. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto […]

Club Lotto There was no winner of our club Lotto jackpot of €4300 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 04,10,18 & 30. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to: George & Harry Poff c/o Poff Motors Pat McMahon Tralee c/o O Sheas Gala Aisling Lacey Oakpark Brigid […]

Tralee/St Brendan’s District Senior Championship Final sponsored by Lee Strand. On Sunday 4th December we faced Austin Stacks in the final of the inaugural Tralee-St Brendan’s District Board Final in Austin Stack Park. At half time score-line read Ballymac 0-5 Stacks 2-6. With 13 mins remaining, Stacks were ahead by […]

GARDAI are urging young people to be vigilant after two mobile phone thefts in the town last week. On Thursday night, a teenage boy was in the Town Park and was approached by a group of youths. They asked to borrow his phone to make a call but then made […]

SOMEONE has damaged the Christmas tree lights in The Square. The incident occurred on Friday night into the early hours of Saturday morning. The lights were damaged and will cost €600 to repair. Gardaí are asking if anyone saw anybody tamper with the lights to contact them at Tralee Garda […]

TODAY and Tuesday will see almost 3,300 people become new Irish citizens in four separate ceremonies at the Gleneagle INEC  Arena in Killarney,. Applicants from over 130 countries will receive their certificates of naturalisation, and take an oath of fidelity to the Irish State. Speaking at the ceremony today, Minister […]

MOLLY J’s at Benners was the place to be on Sunday as over 100 ladies gathered for an afternoon of all things ‘girly’. Influencer Clodagh Moore organised the ‘Boujee Brunch’ which had guest speakers, cocktails, make-up and hair tips and all things fashion-related to entertain the guests. Clodagh, who has […]

MET Éireann has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Ireland for the coming week as freezing temperatures take hold from tomorrow night. Met Éireann says it will be very cold this week as an Arctic airmass sets in, bringing sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches on roads. Showers of […]

SEASON tickets for Kerry FC’s stand at Mounthawk Park will go on sale on Tuesday morning at 9am. The club will compete for the first time in the SSE Airtricity First Division next year. Season tickets are priced as €275 for adults, €145 for students (over 18) and OAPs and €400 […]

THE new book from Mark Leen was officially launched by the local businessman, author and entertainer at his cafe, The Nu Place on Bridge Street on Saturday. ‘The Postman And Doggie Woggie’ was inspired by the story of a well-known postman from Tralee, Connie Foley from O’Rahillys Villas, who came […]