Archive for February, 2023

SATURDAY evening football returns to Tralee this evening when Kerry welcome Armagh to Austin Stack Park for a 5pm throw-in. Jack O’Connor has made four changes to the side that were well defeated by Mayo last Saturday night. David Clifford returns to the starting line-up as captain, along with Seán O’Shea, […]

Mary O’Donnell on the Venus Bliss treatment which is only available in Ireland at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee… Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic is the only provider of the Venus Bliss in Ireland. This FDA approved treatment works on many body concerns […]

THE Kerry team will face Meath today in the Lidl Ladies National Football League – Division 1 – Round 5 game. They’ll be looking to extend their unbeaten run after a fantastic four wins in a row so far. Tickets for the game can be bought by clicking here. The […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, looks at some films on the box tonight… After a short intermission (remember them?) there are a few films on today that are worth catching. First up is The Croods (Saturday 6.35pm RTE 1) a prehistoric family made up of Grug (Nicolas Cage), Ugga (Catherine […]

KERRY College Open Week 2023 was a huge success with thousands of students, career changers and jobseekers attending campus locations in Listowel, Clash Road and Monavalley in Tralee. More attended the Careers Event on Monday evening, the Parent/Guardian/Applicant Information Session on Tuesday evening and the Apprenticeship Open Evening on Thursday. […]

THE three-day conference marking the centenary of the Civil War saw a sold-out opening last night in Siamsa Tire. The Kerry Civil War Conference, which continues today and Saturday, brings together a wide range of local, national and international experts, historians and academics to discuss the conflict and its legacy. […]

KERRY County Council is encouraging people and groups to get their applications in for Creative Ireland Kerry’s Creative Communities Awards Scheme as there is only four days to deadline. Applications are being accepted from community groups, arts groups, artists, creative practitioners, venues and festivals etc. Grants of up to €5,000 […]

KERRY FC has just launched it’s third kit ahead of tonight’s game against Bray Wanderers. With the green home jersey and white away kit already available, the new, mainly black, kit was launched with a short video narrated by Bernard Casey and directed by Tralee man Ben Kavanagh (see below). They’ll […]

TOURISM stakeholders from around the county attended a special event in Killarney on Thursday. Fáilte Ireland launched its 2023 plans  to help drive sustainable recovery of tourism at a regional tourism industry briefing in the INEC Killarney. Head of the Wild Atlantic Way, Miriam Kennedy, gave details on plans for […]

A FIRST Year on the National Commis Chef Apprenticeship Programme in Kerry ETBs Further Education and Training Centre in Kenmare, won national awards this week. Commis Chef Apprentice Adam Nagy enjoyed success at the Irish Culinary Championships at CATEX 2023 in Dublin on Tuesday. He was Overall ‘category winner’ for […]

THAT didn’t take long. It seems that last Friday night’s game under lights in Mounthawk Park whetted the appetite for more Kerry FC action among the fans attending, as the next home game is already a sellout. Kerry FC announced tickets for the game — on Friday, March 3 against […]

KERRY FC are travel to Wicklow this Friday for Matchday 2 of the SSE Airtricity First Division when Bray Wanderers provide the opposition. The match, which kicks off at 7.45pm, will be streamed live on www.loitv.ie (€5) with live updates on Radio Kerry during the evening. The match also will […]

HOLY Family National School is central to Tralee town and is very fortunate to engage an innovative, highly dedicated and enthusiastic team of teachers, SNAs and ancillary staff. This is matched by the enthusiasm and commitment of their pupils and parents. A new addition to the school this year is the […]

DANCE music fans might like to know a popular Tralee DJ has a guest slot on a national radio show tonight. Jonno Brien will present a guest mix on ‘The Greene Room’ hosted by well known dance music DJ Jenny Greene on 2FM at 10.30pm. The Tralee man has been […]

A THREE-DAY conference in Tralee in February marking the centenary of the Civil War begins today (Thursday). It will bring together a wide range of local, national and international experts, historians and academics to discuss the conflict and its legacy. The conference will be held at the Siamsa Tíre Theatre […]

THE Cheltenham Races Preview night returns once again to Skelper Quane’s Bar in Blennerville on Thursday, March 2 from 8pm. It’s always a great night of fun to hear tips and stories from the experts on the famous festival which takes place from Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 17. […]

GARDAI are continuing to appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle on the N21 at Killally, Castleisland on Sunday, January 22, 2023. The collision occurred at approximately 7:50pm on the Sunday evening and Gardaí are looking to speak with a number of […]

PUPILS from Scoil Naomh Eirc in Kilmoyley were among the winners at a national film awards ceremony this afternoon. The 5th and 6th class pupils travelled to the Helix Theatre in Dublin where their short film, ‘The Church Beneath The Waves’ scooped the award for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Film Making- […]

TRALEE International Resource Centre is hosting an exhibition of photos of faces of the diversity of women living in Tralee to mark International Women’s Day on Wednesday March 8. “The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Different Faces, One Community, Embrace Diversity’,” said TIRC’s Family Support Worker, Theresa […]

A STATEMENT from University Hospital Kerry has been issued in response to the Health Information and Quality Authority’s report on the hospital released this morning. Four HIQA inspectors spent two days at the hospital last September. The hospital had advance notice of the inspection. During the inspection, HIQA inspectors found […]

SOUTH Munster Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) have today announced Paddy Kevane as its new Chairperson. Paddy, who is a Job Coach with Employability Service Kerry and Assistant Lecturer in Social Care, will replace Chair Stella O’Sullivan who is stepping down due to busy work commitments, with immediate effect. […]

KERRY College of Further Education and Training is currently holding its Open Week event at its campus locations in Tralee and Listowel. There’s been huge interest so far, with hundreds of students attending the open days on Tuesday at the Clash Road and Monavalley Campuses. Last night, special guests Miriam Magner […]

IT was a manic Monday at Listellick NS as staff and pupils finally made the big move to their amazing, brand new school. Construction began back in the summer of 2021 and the finished product is certainly worth the wait. The school body all made the walk together from the […]

Competition Secretary Eamonn Sheehy has organised a number of competitions since the start of February. Competitions take place every weekend and new members are always welcome at these social events. Memberships can be bought online or at the clubhouse and all memberships run to March 2024. Happy Birthday also to […]

Division 1,3 & 5 Doubles Championships The division 1,3 &5 men’s and ladies championships took place Friday night last in the Tralee Sports Complex. Its been great to see such good entries in all the championships that have been played already this year and Friday night was no different. Many […]

SCÓR na nÓG: Competitions in Scór na nÓg ’23: a four-person table quiz team, a grúpa ceoil, solo singing, a five-person (boys or girls) ballad group, a figure dance, a set, a recitation/dán/scéal. Any club member under 17 years of age on 1st January 2023 is eligible to participate in […]

Club singles stableford: 1 Derek Bulman 36 pts (22) Overall Winner 2 Michael Halloran 36 pts (12) Overall Runner-Up 3 Gene O’Donnell 35 pts (10) Overall 3rd Castle Bar Spring League team standings: Castle Bar Spring League Cup: 1. Mikey Sheehy Jnr 248 2. Jim Donovan 246 3. Pat Williams […]

THE Rose Hotel Circuit of Kerry Rally is back after a four-year hiatus. The 2023 event, the 43rd in total, is scheduled for April 1 and 2. As ever, organisers, Kerry Motor Club have planned a host of innovations that have made the rally one of the most popular one-day events […]

THE local community came together on Sunday for a marram grass planting and networking event organised by Clean Coasts and co-hosted by Banna Coastcare Group. There were 25 volunteers, including members of Banna Coast Care group and Clean Coasts volunteers from groups in the Maharees and Fenit ,taking part in […]

THE 69th edition of the Lacey Cup hosted by Tralee Manor West Bicycle Club will be held on Sunday, March 5. As is customary, the Lacey Cup will be the grand opener to the Munster Road Racing season. The challenging 75km circuit always lends itself to aggressive racing with cyclists eager […]