Archive for March, 2024

STUDENTS at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí are embarking on an exciting language, cultural and sporting exchange programme with their fellow German students at partner school Martin von Cochem Gymnasium in the town of Cochem located in the Mosel region between Frankfurt and Cologne. This new initiative won the joint support of Léargas, the […]

By Ivan Hurley KERRY make the nearly 830km round journey to the hills of Donegal this coming Friday evening (kick-off 7.45pm ) to face Finn Harps in Ballybofey. The Kingdom go to the Northwest on a three-game-unbeaten run, the first time in the club’s history. Back-to-back league draws against Athlone […]

THERE’S just over a week to go until people take to the roads around the county for the annual Good Friday Walks in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation. There are over 2o walks taking place and Kerry Hospice Ambassador Deirdre Walsh officially launched the walks last week on the […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) has announced the return of the People of UHK Awards for 2024, now in its third year. Once again, they invite the public to nominate deserving members of  UHK staff who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to patient care and service excellence. Following the tremendous response from the […]

A LIXNAW man has been appointed to the Board of TG4. Catherine Martin, TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media today confirmed the appointments of new members to the Boards of RTÉ and TG4. Éamonn Ó hÁrgáin from Lixnaw is one of two people appointed to the board […]

GAELCHOLÁISTE Chiarraí Transition Year students came home with two awards from an event in Cork on Tuesday. Two groups of TY students from the school competed in the All Ireland TY Drama Festival  at the Cork Opera House. The two short plays from the students— ‘Cé A Mharaigh Art Ó Laoghaire’ […]

AN PHARÁID: Thanks to all from The Rock who proudly marched, chanted, sang and cheered their way up Bóthar an Mhistéalaigh, síos An Bóthar Buí, Sráid an Chaisleáin and Sráid Denny in last Sunday’s parade. The Black‘n’Amber was well represented and was one of the highlights of the parade! PEIL […]

By Principal Pat Neenan Moyderwell Mercy Primary School, Tralee offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where children feel happy and secure in a family-like environment. A highly motivated and dedicated staff work diligently as a team to nurture the children and foster a willingness to learn. Conveniently located in Tralee Town […]

GARDAI are investigating a case of criminal damage at a housing estate in Tralee last week. Between Thursday, March 14 at 7.30pm and Friday, March 15 at 10am, someone slashed the tyres on a car outside a house in Gallowsfield. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or […]

KERRY LGFA has announced that Kerry & West Limerick Credit Unions have come on board as sponsors of the Donal Curtin Cup. The Donal Curtin Cup will see 33 clubs from across the county compete in over 200 games across 5 divisions commencing on Sunday, March 24. Nora Fealy, Chairperson […]

Registration 2024 Deadline for Membership is the 25th of March, please have it completed by this date. Now that some of our teams have resumed training and others will be resuming shortly players and coaches, please register your membership of the Club for 2024. Membership is a vital part of ensuring […]

St. Patrick’s Day: Absolutely brilliant morning at the St Patrick’s Day parade yesterday. Our youngsters loved the experience. Well done to Barry and his team of mentors and parents. Thanks to Denis Moriarty for all his photos (See our Facebook page). Lotto results: Lotto Tue 12th March 2024. Numbers drawn were 1, 4, […]

Seniors: We open our county league division 1 campaign next weekend when Laune Rangers are the visitors to Strand Road on Saturday evening ( 23rd) with a throw-in time of @ 5 pm. Our division 6 game is yet to be finalized and details, once they become known, will be […]

DOWN Syndrome Kerry (DSK) has announced the launch of its ‘Lots Of Socks’ campaign in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, taking place on Thursday, March 21st. This campaign aims to raise awareness, promote inclusivity, and celebrate the unique talents and abilities of their members. “Renowned comedian Bernard Casey has […]

Senior Teams  Next weekend sees the start of the Senior Credit Union Senior Football League Division 1 Round 1 sees us away to Killarney Legion Sat 23rd @ 5pm Division 6B Round 1sees us away to Spa Killarney Sat 23rd @ 3pm We have 2 Senior teams this year which […]

Alan Cantwell reports on the InsureMyVan.ie Men’s U20 National League 2023/2024 – Quarter Final on Bank Holiday Monday… Tralee Warriors 68 Templeogue 65 Tralee Warriors’ credentials to win back to back Mens U20 National League titles survived a thorough examination on Bank Holiday Monday when they came from behind to […]

MEMBERS of the St John the Baptist Liturgy Drama Group will once again be performing their dramatic presentation of the Good Friday Story, as part of the traditional Good Friday Ceremony, at 3pm in the Parish Church, Castle Street, Tralee. Over 40 parishioners of various ages, from under 8 to […]

ROGER Casement will once again be celebrated at The Gathering at Lios Mhic Easmainn (Casement Fort), Ardfert, at 12 noon on Good Friday, March 29. People from all walks of life are expected to be in attendance on the 108th anniversary of ‘the landing’ on Banna Strand  and Dr Tim […]

MINISTER for Education Norma Foley TD has completed  a six-day visit to Scotland, Wales and England as part of the Government’s series of St. Patrick’s Day visits. She marched in the St Patrick’s Day parade in London and addressed the Irish Festival at Trafalgar Square. Up to 100,000 people attended the […]

THE MTU Enterprise Showcase and Kerry Start-Up Challenge 2024 took place on Friday March 15 on the grounds of Munster Technological University, North Campus, Tralee. It was organised by the MTU Kerry Campus Enterprise Team; Emily Reen, Enterprise Co-Ordinator and New Frontiers Programme Manager, Erin Lonergan, Programme Administrator, Anne Looney, […]

Deniese O’Flaherty reports on Kerry’s win over Meath in the Lidl National Football League Division 1 on Sunday in Ashbourne… Kerry 1-15  Meath 0-5  Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh led the way with a haul of 0-8 as Kerry put in a clinical performance against Meath in Donaghmore-Ashbourne. She kicked six of them […]

Alan Cantwell on the InsureMyVan.ie Men’s Super League 2023/2024 – Round 19 game at the weekend… Moycullen 79 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 85 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors will take on Éanna in the quarter final playoff of the InsureMyVan.ie on Saturday, March 23 at Colaiste Éanna, Rathfarnham (Tip off 7pm) after the final round of regulation […]

A BEAUTIFUL day brought out thousands of people to the streets of Tralee yesterday for the St Patrick’s Day parade. Families got in on time to line the parade route from Castle Street right up to the top of Denny Street to cheer on the participants and it was a […]

WITH glorious sunshine, dazzling costumes and a wonderful community spirit, the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Tralee was a fantastic occasion with massive crowds in the town centre. ‘A World of Colour/ An Domhan trí Dhathanna’ was the theme of the parade brought to you by Tralee Chamber in partnership […]

CARA Credit Union is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest financial offering, a 3-Year Fixed Term Deposit Account, which comes with a guaranteed Annual Equivalent Rate (AER) of 2.8% (terms and conditions apply).  This exclusive offering is available for a limited time only, until April 19th, 2024, unless […]

David Moriarty reports on the Airtricity League of Ireland Division 1 game last night in Mounthawk Park… KERRY FC 1-1 COBH RAMBLERS Kerry FC welcomed Cobh Ramblers to Mounthawk Park for the second time this season as the two faced off for the first time in League of Ireland action […]

WITH tickets sold out well in advance, the Down Syndrome Kerry ‘Re-New Fashion Show’ was an enormous success and a fantastic night of fun at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Attended by around 250 people, it provided a showcase of the amazing fashion on offer from the 321 Shop. After […]

THURSDAY saw two more Confirmation ceremonies take place at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church in Tralee. In the morning it was the turn of 29 sixth class pupils from Listellick NS to receive the sacrament from Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne. The Bishop stayed on for the afternoon ceremony […]

STUDENTS from CBS The Green won a top prize at the County Final of the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards held on Friday at MTU Tralee. The Boot Clinic, a company was set up by Oliver Lata and Stephen Turner, which restores old football boots, won the Senior […]

KERRY ETB learners attended at a special event in Thomond Park on Thursday which honoured ETB Alumni and award ETB Bursaries. Part of ETB Week, it was a showcase of achievements and a testament to Kerry ETB’s unwavering dedication to shaping the education and training in Kerry and nationwide. Through a series […]