Archive for September, 2023

Badminton Is Back! Kerry badminton is back up and running for the 2023/2024 season. The fastest racket sport in the world. All skill levels and abilities are welcome. Joining your local club is a great way to make friends and the social aspect of badminton brilliant. Whether your looking for a […]

Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, September 18th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or Match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 3, 28, 30 and the bonus ball was 32. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: […]

Sunday 17th September Autumn Medal Sponsor West End Bar and Restaurant Results: 1 Paudie Casey 87 – 18 = 69 Overall Winner 2 Joe Rogers 87 – 17 = 70 Overall Runner-Up 3 Jack Murphy 93 – 22 = 71 Overall 3rd Last Nine Holes 4 Denis Kelly 81 – […]

THIS year marks the second Autumn Gathering – ‘Samhain’ in Killarney National Park, on Saturday/Sunday, October 21/22 and there’s a lot on during the weekend. The programme of events will be presented by the Conservation Rangers of Killarney National Parks – National Parks and Wildlife Service, (NPWS). Autumn in Killarney […]

GARDAI in Tralee are appealing for information after an incident on Castle Street last week. In the early hours of Tuesday morning, September 12, between midnight and 1:30am, an altercation between two males took place. One of the males later reported to gardaí that he was assaulted and suffered minor […]

TRALEE Tidy Towns and Tralee Rowing Club were among the Kerry-based groups represented at the Biodiversity in Action conference in Athlone on Saturday last. The Biodiversity in Action Conference was hosted by Community Foundation Ireland and follows on from the first four years of funding of Local Community Development on Biodiversity, […]

KERRY Mental Health Association (KMHA) has launched its first Human Chain Mountain Challenge Walk to the top of Strickeen in the Gap of Dunloe near Killarney from 9am on Sunday, October 8. Walkers are invited to register at https://kerrymentalhealth.ie/human-chain-challenge for a fun and colourful show of support for people with […]

THE 36th edition of the Austin Stacks / Lee Strand Invitational Football Tournament will take place this Saturday at Austin Stacks club grounds in Connolly Park, Tralee. There are 12 teams taking part from six different counties in the illustrious competition which saw two Tralee clubs winning trophies last year. […]

ALL things denim was celebrated in style at Listowel Races on Monday with the return of the ‘Forever in Blue Jeans’ competition. It was sponsored again by O’Connor’s Hardware & Farm Supplies and judged this year by local model and actor, Timmy Dowd. The overall winner in the male category […]

U7 Hurling Well done to our Under 7s who took part in a County blitz on Saturday morning in Caherslee. Fielding three teams, Parnells faced Abbeydorney, Crotta, Rathmore, Ballyheigue, Lixnaw, Kilmoyley and Ardfert. As the sun shone down on them, our players were delighted with the opportunity to display their […]

Lotto results: Lotto Tue 12th September 2023. No winner. Numbers drawn were 3, 18, 21, 32. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Mary Golden, Meabh Barry, Shane Daly, Aidan Carmody, Pauline Fitzmaurice. Tomorrow night’s jackpot will be €3,750. Why not try your luck in our lotto. The links is as follows:https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Na%20Gaeil%20CLG/lotto RIP: Everyone involved in our […]

Senior: Kerins O’Rahillys 1-21 Shannon Rangers 1-16 “Winning isn’t everything: it’s the only thing” This was Vince Lombardi’s uncompromising message to the Green Bay Packers when he addressed the team as its new coach on the first day of training camp in 1959. Never was a phrase more apt than […]

Club Lotto There was no winner of our club Lotto jackpot of €3800 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 01, 25,28 & 29. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to: 1.       Sophie Hurley Curraheen 2.      Ann Hutchinson c/o The Rock Inn 3.      John Bowler Jnr. Lohercannon 4.      […]

Senior Men Ballymac travelled to Churchill on Saturday last to take on the hosts in the first round of the Barrett Cup. Ballymac worked hard throughout the game but came up short at the final whistle on a scoreline of 4-13 to 4-6. Halfway through the first half Ballymac were leading on a scoreline of 1-3 to […]

Senior Ladies Training continues on Friday evening at 7.00pm in preparation of the next round of championship. The ladies will have a quarterfinal more details to follow. Mothers and Others  Training continues on Monday evening from 7pm-8pm. If you are 25 and over not playing senior football and want to try some non competitive football please […]

KERRY Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) at Kerry ETB has announced a unique exhibition as part Architecture Kerry, the weekend festival that celebrates Kerry’s architectural heritage. Supported by Kerry County Council and Kerry Library, Construct Fun! will be located at the Tralee Library in Moyderwell from September 28 to October […]

DOZENS of free guided tours, exhibitions, and lectures form part of the programme for the sixth annual Architecture Kerry Festival which takes place between September 28 and October 1. The popular festival, which is part of the Creative Ireland Kerry Programme, showcases the wide diversity of the architectural landscape in […]

MET Eireann has issued Status Yellow rain and wind warning for Kerry to take effect on Tuesday. The wind warning will be in effect from midnight tonight to 6am and again from 5pm to 3am on Wednesday. There will south to southwest winds which will be very strong and gusty. […]

TWO Kerry companies, Fexco and The Ard Ri Group, have been awarded Ireland’s Best Managed Companies accolade at the 15th annual awards programme, led by Deloitte in association with Bank of Ireland. The Ard Ri Group, headquartered in Tralee, was one of five companies to achieve the Gold Standard, having […]

THERE was a fantastic atmosphere on the course for the first day of the Listowel Harvest Festival and the weather Gods got into the festival spirit as the rain stayed away to give racegoers a dry and warm afternoon. Sunday was also family day sponsored by Garvey’s SuperValu and highlights […]

A CORK couple made a spectacular effort to be awarded the Best Dressed Couple on the opening day of the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival which began on Sunday. Raymond and Gillian Gilbourne, from Milltown, were the overall winners of the Lyrath Estate  sponsored competition judged by Kristin McKenzie Vass. Stylishly co-ordinated […]

David Moriarty reports on last night’s game when Kerry FC travelled to Athlone… ATHLONE TOWN 2-1 KERRY FC Friday night saw Kerry FC return to the scene of the best night in the senior team’s brief history. Kerry FC were on the road again this week as they faced Athlone Town […]

A GOFUNDME page created just two days ago to help a Tralee teenager who suffered a serious injury on the field last week has already raised over €25,000. Calvin O’Sullivan Shea, a hugely talented soccer and gaelic footballer, sustained a serious head and neck injury in a recent League of […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… What is the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant? The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant provides funding so you can refurbish vacant and derelict homes. It can also be used to renovate […]

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee on something special at the Clinic this month… CHRC has an amazing selection of four special offers for September: • Three Tribella Treatments + 1 AlumierMD Chemical Peel for €1,000 (saving €680) • With every […]

James Finnegan says there is a period drama, a stunning musical, a graphic indie film and a black comedy to look forward to on Saturday… Today’s films are still competing with high profile, international sports, but there are also some similarly gifted cinematic stories and performances available. Emma Thompson won […]

CBS The Green has adopted a policy where students can securely store their phones during school hours using special pouches. In an age where technology plays an increasingly significant role in daily life, CBS The Green has adopted a thoughtful approach to manage the use of digital devices within its […]

A DOCUMENTARY telling of the relationship between a famous Kerryman and his wife will be aired next Wednesday at 8.30pm on TG4. Episode 3 of Scéalta Grá na hÉireann Season 2 feature the heartbreaking tale of love and sacrifice forever intertwined with the 1916 Easter Rising and the Irish struggle for […]

NETWORK Ireland Kerry’s held its ‘Scaling Your Business From The Kingdom’ event on Wednesday at The Rose Hotel. Kerry business leaders shared their insights of scaling businesses from the Kingdom with  panellists including Emily Brick, Founder & Director of Athena Analytics; Kathleen Wall-Sheehy, Director of HR & Operations, ViClarity; Ruth Mc Carthy, Head […]

IT’S almost here! Seven days of racing, fashion and fun kicks off on Sunday with an action packed programme all week for the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival. There’ll be something for everyone this Sunday with the sporting highlight on opening day being the Kerry Group Steeplechase €40,000. Sunday also features […]