Archive for July, 2023

SO it wasn’t to be. A rainy day in Dublin provided the setting for Kerry’s defeat at the hands of our great rivals and there was disappointment on the faces of the many, many thousands of Kerry fans who made the trip to the capital. It was very different some […]

IT’S rare that Kerry fans outnumber opposition supporters by about three to one in a neutral venue, but that was the case on Saturday as thousands made the trip to Thurles to support the ladies side against Mayo. While some were stopping off on the way to Dublin for the […]

Oisín McGovern reports on Kerry’s win over Mayo in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Final at Semple Stadium in Thurles on Saturday… Kerry 1-16 Mayo 1-11 Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh produced a stunning display and shot 1-10 asKerry took another major step towards ending their famine as they booked their place […]

David Moriarty reports on late agony for Kerry FC last night against Finn Harps at Mounthawk Park… Kerry FC 1-2 Finn Harps The last two meetings between these two teams were close and nothing separated them as they both ended in draws. Kerry FC would be hoping to get bragging […]

MEMBERS of Tralee Lions Club had a chance to see the see the Meals On Wheels van in action earlier this week as the service moves into its new home on Rock Street. The local Lions Club has been supporting Meals on Wheels Tralee for many years, from regular fundraisers […]

‘HER Outdoors Week’ takes place this August and Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership are celebrating the week by highlighting the county’s waterways by providing kayaking taster sessions for women who want to try something new and exciting. Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership have partnered with Listowel Kayak Club, and Kerry […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Partial Capacity Benefit is a social welfare scheme which allows you to return to work or self-employment if you have reduced capacity to work as a consequence of your […]

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee on how experts there can tailor a routine for you skin… Skin goals take time and a good routine using the correct products for you is key to getting results. We all have a collection […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has some movie suggestions to keep you distracted on All-Ireland Final Eve… Today’s film selection starts with a multi Oscar winner in Out of Africa (Saturday 1.40pm RTE1). Sydney Pollack directs the story of Karen von Bixen (Meryl Streep) a Danish baroness writer who lives […]

THE Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest, which will take place in the Kingdom from October 7th-14th, is inviting previous and new event organisers to take part in this year’s programme of activities. The Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest aims to empower people to learn about and practice the […]

AFTER the superb win against Meath in Austin Stack Park two weeks ago, Kerry will be hoping for similar support from the green and gold army in their All-Ireland SFC semi final clash against Mayo tomorrow. Semple Stadium in Thurles is the venue for the double-header which also features Dublin […]

TWO Tralee women will be at Ardfert village this weekend collecting to help raise funds to buy a beach buggy for the lifeguards at Banna Beach. Fidelma Fitzgerald of ‘The Wavers’— a group of women who swim regularly in Banna — said a beach buggy is vital so the lifeguards […]

THE good folks at Woodies at Manor West Retail Park are in the middle of their Woodie’s Heroes Campaign, which began on July 16 and runs until August 12. This is the 8th year and in this time the store colleagues have raised over €40,000 for various children’s charities. So […]

THE Kerry winner, who scooped the €1 million top prize in Wednesday’s Lotto Plus 1 draw, purchased their  ticket in Murphy’s Supervalu on Railway Road in Kenmare. Store owner Derry Murphy was delighted to hear the good news: “It really could be anyone who’s won, since we have a real […]

KERRY FC have signed Cork goalkeeper Arthur Nganou from Midleton FC. Nganou penned a deal to sign for the League of Ireland newcomers earlier this week and played two thirds of their charity friendly against Killarney Celtic on Wednesday night and kept aclean sheet in that time. The 23 year […]

THERE’S just days to go until Kerry do battle to retain their All-Ireland SFC title against their great rivals at headquarters. Tickets for the big game have never been as scarce, but tens of thousands of the green and gold army will still be in Croke Park to watch the […]

THE countdown is truly on for Sunday’s showdown in Croke Park and as per usual, RTE News came to the county to capture the atmosphere in the Kingdom. Tralee native Paschal Sheehy brought the cameras to his hometown to put a package together for Thursday’s news bulletins. After a short […]

ANOTHER incredible turnout saw Tralee Lions Club raise €60,000 for local charities and organisations after its 47th Annual Golf Classic. Tralee Golf Club was once again the venue for this year’s Charity Classic earlier and on a beautiful clear day 35 teams enjoyed the world class links course. Lions Club President […]

THIS Saturday, a local barber is donating all his takings from the day, as well as raffling a signed Kerry GAA jersey, in aid of a great cause. Tony McMahon of T. McMahon’s Gentlemen’s Barbershop on Russell Street is raising the funds for the Make A Wish Foundation. He managed […]

OVER 180 Kerry projects will share €297,037 under the Community Enhancement Programme announced today. The 2022 Community Enhancement Programme was launched in November 2022 with funding of €10 million available. Some of the Tralee-based projects, clubs and organisations to benefit are Austin Stacks Hurling and Football Club, Tralee Chamber Alliance, […]

KERRY County Council wishes the public to know that, following the receipt of further test results from samples taken at Ballybunion, the advisory against bathing and swimming has been lifted with immediate effect. The Council issued the advisory on Friday last after elevated levels of bacteria in the water were […]

A LOTTO player in Kerry has woken up as Ireland’s newest millionaire after scooping the top prize of €1 million in Wednesday night’s Lotto Plus 1 draw. The Kingdom player has become the 23rd National Lottery millionaire of 2023 as well as the 5th Lotto Plus 1 top prize winner […]

RTÉ today announced that Kathryn Thomas will join Dáithí Ó Séas co-host for the Rose of Tralee 2023. The pair will make history as the first ever joint presenters of RTÉ’s coverage of the Festival, broadcasting live from the Kerry Sports Academy at the Munster Technological University (MTU) on August […]

WIN, lose or draw, Kerry GAA will host an event in a famous Dublin venue on Sunday night after the All-Ireland final. Billed as the ‘Kerry GAA End of Season Supporters’ Gathering’, it will take place at Café en Seine, Dawson Street. The venue was a symbol of Celtic Tiger […]

WELSH football legend Gareth Bale sampled some Kerry hospitality when he visited the county on Tuesday. The former Spurs and Real Madrid player enjoyed rounds of golf in Tralee and Ballybunion and thankfully he had a good day for it. The multiple Champions League and La Liga winner is famously […]

NATIONAL Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high-speed fibre broadband network under the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) is making an investment of almost €13 million to ensure access for over 3,300 rural Tralee homes, farms and businesses. The company was in town this week to meet […]

DR Mary Mc Caffrey, of the Scotia Clinic, has warmly welcomed Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly’s announcement that fully publicly funded assisted human reproduction (AHR) treatment will commence in September. This long-awaited programme will entitle eligible patients to one full cycle of IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) or ICSI (Intracytoplasmic sperm injection) […]

PEIL FAOI 7: (i) Football as usual next Sunday morning (30ú Iúil) i gCathair Sailí ag 11am. Looking forward to seeing all our young stars! (ii) Brilliant skilful football was played on Thursday last (5.30pm). PEIL FAOI 9: (i) Our U9s have had great GoGames v Castleisland Desmonds recently; great […]

Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, July 24th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or Match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 3, 10, 28 and the bonus ball was 22. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: […]

MC8 Ladies Singles kindly sponsored by Ardfert Pharmacy: Saturday 22/Sunday 23 July  2023 1st: Carly Horan  (33)  38 pts 2nd: Nuala Dawson  (21)   37 pts Best Gross: Mary Savage  20 gross 3rd:  Anne Moran  (30)  34 pts 4th: Cliona Murphy   (17)   33 pts 5th Angela Enright  (27)  32 pts Countback Division 1:  Laura Rafferty     32  pts Division 2:  Anne Kerins        32 pts Division 3:  Mary […]