Archive for March, 2023

IF you interested in archaeology and history, like working outdoors, and are keen to learn new skills by working alongside experts, then head along to Kerry County Library in Moyderwell, Tralee at 7pm on Tuesday, March 28, to find out more about how to get involved in Dig Tralee. Summer […]

St Brendan’s Hurling Club Senior’s: North Kerry Senior Hurling League Round 1, St Brendan’s v Crotta O’Neill’s was called off due to unplayable pitches, this Sunday March 26th our Seniors have a home game against Lixnaw in Round 3 of the Senior Hurling County League Division 1, throw in time […]

Lá Fhéile Padraig Míle buíochas do gach éinne a ghlac pairt sa paráid ar la fhéile Padraig. The club would like to thank all the young boys and girls that marched in the parade on St Patricks Day. Despite the rain showers a great crowd turned out to display their […]

Registration 2023 Please register your membership of the Club for 2023. One of the benefits of registering as a playing member of the GAA or LGFA via the Club is that in the event of an injury sustained playing or training resulting in medical expenses it may be possible to […]

Seniors: Club stalwart Johnno Connor has taken the reins of the senior management team and will be joined by Maurice Horan as coach, Oliver Molloy selector, Daniel Breen S & C along with Frank O’Connor (Tiler) on logistics – the full team was announced late last week with the team […]

Lotto results: Lotto Tue 14th March 2023. No winner. Numbers drawn were 3, 24, 28, 29. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Joe & Nora Clifford, George Dennis, Jim Adams, Amelia O’Callaghan, Guenter Siech. Next week’s jackpot will be €2,450. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links […]

Main Field Our Main Field is closed to everyone at the moment due to the recent heavy rainfall Credit Union Senior League 2023: Division 1 Ballymac 1-05  V Killarney Legion 1-14 A bright, crisp St Patrick’s day ensured a good crowd in Ballymac on Friday to watch the home side […]

A TRALEE man has achieved top marks in Ireland and 6th in the world in an accountancy exam. AccountancySchool.ie student Nikolaj Perekotij recently celebrated success in his ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) exams where he achieved the marks in his Advanced Performance Management exam. Nikolaj started his career in […]

St. Patricks Day Parade  Thanks to all of the players, their parents and our supporters who took part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade. There was a fantastic turnout from the club and it was great to see us profiles on RTE. A special word of thanks to all who […]

THE pupils of St Brendan’s NS Blennerville and Derryquay NS gathered at St John’s Church on Thursday afternoon to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Weeks of preparation went into the ceremony which was officiated by Fr Vitalis Barasa and all went off well for the sixth class pupils and their […]

O’DONOGHUE Public House are thrilled to present Mundy & Friends at St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Killarney on March 25th. The concert is in support of Wander Wild, Ireland’s Great Outdoors Festival, taking place between the 24th and the 26th of March. Staged in the unique, medieval-style setting of St […]

Ivan Hurley reports on Kerry FC’s defeat to Wexford FC on Friday evening… Wexford FC 2—1 Kerry FC Kerry FC’s search for their first win of the new season fell just short in Ferrycarrig Park as goals in both halves proved enough for Wexford FC to take all 3 points […]

THOUSANDS of people were in the town centre on Friday to take part in and watch the annual St Patrick’s Day parade. There was a wonderful atmosphere as MC Sean Crowley gave a running commentary on the various floats and introduced the participating clubs and organisations. As well as sporting […]

Anthony Newman reports on Kerry’s game against Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday… Cork 1-17 Kerry 2-6 A goal from Hannah Looney helped Cork to a derby victory over Kerry in their Lidl NFL Division 1 clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The home side had to withstand a second-half comeback […]

THE Tralee St Patrick’s Day parade provided the spectacle of colour and noise that we’ve come to expect over the past number of years with hundreds of people taking part. As usual, there was a real community feel to the occasion with the town’s clubs, organisations and local businesses getting […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… When travelling abroad we should be prepared for all eventualities. It is very important, if you are holidaying in another EU country, that you bring your European Health Insurance […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, on some movies for your viewing pleasure tonight… There is nothing better on a Bank Holiday Saturday Weekend than a cute little doggie story.  The Art of Racing in the Rain (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) fits the bill perfectly. This is a story told from the […]

THANKFULLY, the morning showers cleared in time for the CBS Primary sixth class pupils to arrive dry for their Confirmation ceremony at St John’s Church on Thursday afternoon. Pupils from three classes taught by Mr O’Connor, Mr Costello and Ms Ryle at the school were receiving the sacrament and they were […]

THE good folks at Sam McCauley’s at Manor West showed their generous side by fundraising recently for Down Syndrome Kerry. Funds were raised through a gift wrapping service during Christmas and the cheque for €1,320 was presented recently to the organistion. “The team at McCauley Tralee were delighted to help […]

THE Kerry Motor Club and the organising committee of the Rose Hotel Circuit of Kerry Rally have announced the return of the ‘Rally Town’ event on Saturday, April 1 to coincide with the running of the rally which will take place on Sunday, April 2 in the Tralee and North […]

Kerry play Cork tomorrow in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 6 game at Páirc Uí Rinn  at 4pm. The team that are hoping to make it six in row of league victories is as follows: 1. Ciara Butler – Castlegregory – C De Buitléir 2. Ciara […]

THE Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr. John Francis Flynn is continuing his public engagements in New York. On Thursday he is due to visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. He will pay his respects at the memorial commemorating the 2,996 people who died in the attack and meet relatives […]

IF you fancy a flutter on Cheltenham today, a horse with a strong Tralee connection has a great chance later on. Stumptown is running in the Kim Muir Challenge Cup at 5.30pm on Thursday and is owned by the Furze Bush Syndicate consisting of well known Tralee businessmen Garrett and Brian […]

IT’S nearly time for the St Patricks Day parade in Tralee and final preparations are being made for a fantastic day of entertainment tomorrow. ‘Cúpla Focal’ is this year’s theme and spectators can expect to see a colourful display of floats, vibrant marching bands, dancers and traditional Irish music and […]

THE Munster Technological University Kerry Campus will host open days on Friday, March 24 from 9.30am – 1.30pm and Saturday, March 25th from 10.00am – 1.00pm. This is a great opportunity to visit the University in person, meet lecturers and students and take a tour of the facilities on MTU Kerry […]

THREE Kerry women are on the shortlist for IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards in separate categories next month. Helena McMahon of Tralee-based Seabody is shortlisted in the Start-up of the Year category, Olivia Buckley from Listowel, owner of Olivia Buckley International is nominated for a Creative Businesswoman of […]

THE Wander Wild Festival 2023, which takes place from March 24-26 in Killarney, has just announced a fantastic children’s programme. The unique adventure and wellness festival set in the lakes and mountains of Killarney National Park is brimming with activities for children of all ages and teenagers to have fun […]

Tralee Boxing Club experienced a momentous occasion in club history last week. In the words of our President, Tommy Kelliher, we have been” breeding champions inside and outside the ring” for almost 90 years now and in recognition of this, we were invited to Kerry County Council chambers last Tuesday […]

BALLYMACELLIGOTT Drama Group return to the stage next week with their performance of ‘Love Knots’, a three-act comedy by Jimmy Keary. After a three year  break due to Covid, rehearsals are in the final stages for this year’s performances on on Friday 24th, Saturday, 25th and Sunday, 26th of March, at the […]

KERRY County Council is teaming up with local schools to draw attention to the issue of dog fouling. The initiative will be run through the Green Schools Programme and will involve students patrolling areas near their schools, spraying any dog faeces found with temporary bright yellow spray paint, thereby highlighting […]