Archive for December, 2023

Concluding our review of 2023 we look back at some of the news we brought you in December… • HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Tralee on a chilly December afternoon as the Christmas parade returned to the streets of the town on Saturday, December 2. The event was organised […]

Continuing our review of 2023 we look back at some of the news we brought you in November… • NOVEMBER started brightly in Tralee with hundreds of people converging on Denny Street to watch the National Circus Festival of Ireland parade and fireworks display. There was a great family atmosphere enjoying […]

EVERYONE is invited to the New Year’s Eve Street Party on Denny Street this Sunday evening. Organised by Tralee Chamber, in partnership with Ballyseedy Garden Centre, the family celebration is hosted by Brian Hurley with the fun beginning from 6pm and the fireworks display at 7pm. Kerry County Council will close […]

Continuing our review of 2023 we look back at some of the news we brought you in October… • NED O’Shea Construction company lodged a planning application for a €70m, 235-home, Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) in Lisloose, Tralee. Work at the 9.2-hectare Lisloose site is located off the Bracker O’Regan […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Decision making is an integral part of our lives. At different times we make important decisions about our finances, property, employment, accommodation, healthcare and social supports. Overall, there are […]

Continuing our review of 2023 we look back at some of the news we brought you in September… • RTE journalist Katie Hannon was selected as the 2023 Kerry Person of the Year while two Radio Kerry sports broadcasters were honoured by the Kerry Association in Dublin. Ambrose O’Donovan and Tim […]

Gardaí attended the scene of a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Aulaneduff, Abbeydorney, last night at approximately 9.15pm. A male driver, aged in his 40s was fatally injured when the vehicle he was driving overturned on the road. The body of the deceased remains at the […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, recommends some films on the box that see out the year and welcome in the new one… Let’s see what films will lead us gently from 2023 into the New Year First up is that perennial favourite The Bridge on the River Kwai (Saturday 2.45 […]

KERRY FC has confirmed the signing of Jack Kavanagh from Athlone Town ahead of the 2024 SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division season. Kavanagh, who is 21, signs for the league’s newest club from the oldest and makes the switch from Athlone Town to Mounthawk Park for 2024. Jack plays in […]

SATURDAY looks like another blustery and showery day. Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind and Rain warning for Kerry for tomorrow from 2am. The rain warning will end at 11pm, but the wind warning will remain in place until 5pm on New Year’s Eve. Southwest winds will be […]

Continuing our review of 2023 we look back at some of the news we brought you in August… • A WOMAN from the Spa was celebrating some good luck as she won a Radio Kerry Bingo Jackpot worth €28,200. Kathleen O’Brien, from The Spa, bought her winning book in Hartnett’s Costcutter in […]

U18 Women’s National Cup 2023-24 Semi-final: Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell vs. Tralee Magic On the 6th of January Tralee Magic U18 Girls team will travel to Corks Parochial Hall, one of Irelands most iconic basketball venues,  to meet Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell in the home court. The stage is set […]

TEN performances, ten sell-out shows. It’s no surprise that families are flocking to The Oliver Hurley School of Musical Theatre’s latest production after their super successes over the years. They have been preparing for months to put on ‘Beauty and the Beast’ which began with two shows on Thursday, continuing […]

Continuing our review of 2023 we look back at some of the news we brought you in July… • THE Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle was another massive success in early July with around 4,500 setting off from early in the morning on the route. Thankfully, the sun was shining for […]

THE Government has announced €1,423,000 in funding for Kerry Airport under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. This provides targeted support for vital safety and security operations at regional airports such as air traffic control, fire services and security, ensuring airports can continue to remain compliant with regulatory requirements in these areas. […]

A VITAL Tralee service received a €1,000 pre-Christmas gift thanks to the Movement for Good Awards. For the fifth consecutive year, Ecclesiastical Insurance and the Benefact Group have committed to giving away over €1 million to charitable causes through the Movement for Good Awards. This initiative invited members of the […]

Continuing our review of 2023 we look back at some of the news we brought you in June… • KERRY Airport released the Annual Report & Accounts for the 12-month period ended 31st December 2022 reporting an Operating Profit after Taxation for the period of €1,061,413 as compared to an after […]

A COLD crisp morning provided perfect conditions for a bit of exercise on St Stephen’s Day, while also raising money for a great cause. The annual Bill Kirby Memorial Walk in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation attracted the biggest crowd in years. Organised every year by Michael ‘Fox’ O’Connor, […]

Continuing our review of 2023 we look back at some of the news we brought you in May… • IT was revealed in early May that over 100 Kerry groups joined the National Spring Clean 2023 campaign. Almost 4,000 volunteers in Kerry removing an estimated 20 tonnes of litter. In Kerry, […]

2024: We wish everybody in The Rock…players, workers and their families…a peaceful and healthy 2024. Go mbeirimid beo ar an am seo arís. AGM: The juvenile section of the club will hold the Annual General Meeting at 7pm on January 7th(Sunday) 2024. Everybody welcome. MENTORING: If you’d like to be […]

Club Lotto There was no winner of our club Lotto Jackpot of €5200 on Saturday night last the numbers drawn were 01,08,22 & 26. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to: 1.      Richard Sharp Online 2.      Cian Denn c/o C. Murphy 3.      Claire Flynn Kerins Park 4.      Caroline Clapham […]

Lotto results: Lotto Tue 19th December 2023. No winner. Numbers drawn were 2, 6, 12, 32. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Pat Fitzgerald, Harold Tansley, Denis Dillane, Tim Lynch senior, Sarah Cunningham. Our next draw will be St. Stephen’s night and the jackpot will be €4,450. Why not try your […]

John Mitchels Social 2024 Save the date. John Mitchels annual social will be held on Saturday  February 3rd in the Rose Hotel. Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun, laughter and camaraderie!Keep your eyes on social media for updates and sneak peeks. More information coming your way soon. Mark your calendars spread the […]

Seasoned Fenit Christmas Day swimmer, Billy Ryle, describes the atmosphere at the tradition on Monday… An overcast but (mostly) dry Fenit was a virtual winter wonderland of song, music, laughter and revelry on Christmas morning as the picturesque village hosted the annual Christmas Day swim in ideal conditions. The wonderful […]

A KERRY businessman spread some Christmas cheer to children at University Hospital Kerry on Christmas Day. Kevin Ross of Balloons le Grá, the balloon business with stores in Manor West Shopping Centre, Abbeyfeale and Arthur’s Quay Shopping Centre in Limerick City took the initiative to visit UHK to bring smiles […]

Continuing our review of 2023 we look back at some of the news we brought you in April… • THE Mall was the place to be for fans of all things automobile-related on Saturday April 1 as some of the cars taking part in the Circuit of Kerry Rally lined the […]

KERRY will see a stormy end to 2024 with wind and rain warnings issued by Met Eireann until Friday. A Status Orange – Wind warning was issued for Kerry again this morning, after Storm Gerrit brought heavy rain last night to the county. There say there will be strong to […]

Continuing our review of 2023, we look back at some of the news we brought you in March… • THE official unveiling of the new information panel on St Brendan The Navigator took place in Fenit in early March. The information panel, which is in both Irish and English, is located […]

In case you get cabin fever at home over the next few days, here’s a few things to get up to if you’re feeling energetic… 1. Get to town early on Christmas Eve… IF you’ve finally got all the shopping done, relax and enjoy the atmosphere in town on Christmas […]

IT’S a Christmas tradition now. The beautiful collective voice of the Curraheen Choir could be heard on Friday evening outside O’Shea’s Gala in Blennerville as they sang Christmas carols for a great cause. The Choir has raised thousands of euro since they started the fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul […]