Archive for March 24th, 2023

KERRY play Offaly in the Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2A semi-final on Saturday, at 2pm in Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore. The team, captained by Gavin Dooley is as follows: 1 John B O’Halloran — Cill Mhaoile 2 Cillian Trant — Na Niallaigh Crotta 3 Eoin Ross — Baile Dubh 4 Eric Leen — Naomh […]

THE final round of Allianz Football League games takes place this weekend and sees Kerry head to Salthill to face Galway. There’s a 1.45pm throw-in for a game in which Kerry could still qualify for the final. Jack O’Connor has made a few changes from the side that beat Roscommon last […]

TRALEE jockey Bryan Cooper has announced he is retiring from race riding with immediate effect. The 30 year old who enjoyed Gold Cup success on Don Cossack in 2016, along with 39 Grade 1 successes, released a statement earlier this afternoon. It reads; “After much careful thought and consideration for […]

A RECENT Cheltenham preview night in Blennerville once again raised funds for a worthy  cause this month. Skelper Quanes traditional night of tips and fun was held in aid of Kerry Hospice this year and raised €1,845 for the organisation. The night of Thursday, March 2, was a huge success as […]

AFTER a first defeat of the league season against Cork on St Patrick’s Day, the Kerry ladies will hope to bounce back this weekend. They face Galway in Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 – Round 7 game on Sunday in Tuam Stadium with a throw in time of 2pm. The Kerry […]

PUPILS from Tralee’s largest primary school had a lovely Confirmation day, despite the wind and showers on Thursday. Smartly-dressed families gathered in Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church and the short ceremonies (around 35 minutes) were celebrated by Fr Padraig Walsh. Mr Kennelly, Mr McSweeney and Ms Foley had their classes […]

IRISH music sensation Hozier has announced a date at the Gleneagle INEC Arena, Killarney for June 27 this year. Joining Hozier as special guest is Allison Russell. ‘Eat Your Young’ the much anticipated new EP from Hozier, was released last Friday. Tickets priced from €49.90 inclusive go on sale at 9am […]

THERE was little respite from the wind and rain yesterday, as the pupils from Scoil Eoin received the sacrament of Confirmation. Three ceremonies took place at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church in the morning and afternoon with large crowds attending the milestone event in the children’s lives. Fr Pádraig […]

THE annual Fenit Coastal Cycle takes place tomorrow morning and there’s still time to register if you want to get out and about for a spin. Celebrating 10 years of running the popular event, previous cycles have attracted almost 500 participants from across Munster and beyond. The cycle will take […]