Archive for June, 2024

The Credit Union SFL Div 1 Round 11 Ballymacelligott 1-10 Kerins O’Rahilly’s 4-13 Venue: Ballymacelligott     Date: 23rd June 2024 The stakes were high as Ballymacelligott welcomed Kerins O’Rahilly in the final round of the County League for 2024. Kerins O’Rahillys needed to win today to stay in Division 1 football for 2025. […]

Golf Classic – Our annual golf classic takes place in Beaufort Gold Club on Friday August 23rd. Always a great day out, a team of 4 is €300 and a tee box can be sponsored for €75. Please contact any of the organizing committee of Pat Kearney, Fergus Foley, Anthony McElligott, Eoin Gallagher, […]

Club Lotto There was no winner of our club Lotto Jackpot of €3000 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 02, 03,13 & 17. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to: 1.      James Sayers Derrymore 2.      Tommy & Margaret Enright Curraheen 3.      George Poff Lohercannon 4.      Mary & […]

WORLD Sand Dune Day is on this Saturday, June 29, and members of the Maharees Conservation Association are inviting people to help them celebrate the day. The first full-day event as part of Neart na Machairí, takes place on Saturday. World Sand Dune Day is an annual international celebration dedicated […]

UNFORTUNATELY, Tralee has lost its ‘Clean to European Norms’ status in the latest Irish Business Against Litter Anti-Litter League Survey Tralee was ranked 25th out of 40 towns / cities surveyed — down from 21st in January — and was described as ‘Moderately Littered’. Neighbours Killarney were in 10th position […]

Austin Stacks GAA Fundraising Event QUID GAME Friday 25th October 2024 Ballyroe Hotel Tralee @8pm What is Quid Game? The Quid Game Fundraising Event is where the thrill of competition meets the spirit of giving! Get ready to be transported into a world of excitement and adrenaline, as you compete […]

Lotto results: Lotto Tue 18th June 2024. Numbers drawn were 7, 15, 17, 24. No winner. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Mary Behan, Liam Lynch, Charles O’Leary, Cara Cullen, Guenter Siech. Our next draw will be tomorrow night and the jackpot will be €2,150. Why not try your luck in our […]

Féile na nGael Weekend Friday the 21st June saw months of preparation come to fruition when our under 15 Hurling and Camogie teams headed to the sunny South East to participate in the National Féile na nGael competition in County Wexford. The players had shown great commitment in the preparation […]

Seniors: ” The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better” The above quote aptly sums up our season in division 1 as we battled manfully in the early stages of the league but shorn of the services of our […]

MUNSTER Technological University (MTU) hosted the All-Ireland Rare Disease Interdisciplinary Research Network (RAiN) symposium on June 10 at its Kerry campus. This symposium was open to anyone living with or interested in rare diseases. Rare diseases, though individually rare, collectively present a formidable challenge to the global population, impacting approximately 350 […]

Ivan Hurley previews the Munster Senior Cup Final which takes place at Turners Cross in Cork on Monday night… SOME 16 months after Kerry Football Club kicked their first football, the club have the chance to add the first piece of silverware to the Mounthawk Park trophy cabinet tonight. 2024 […]

THE school year at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn was a very busy one with a retirement, a graduation and a get-together for the staff the highlights of a hectic week. The school community came together on Thursday to say farewell to Bríd de Rath, a much-loved and respected member of staff […]

THE folks at O’Brennan NS received the news recently that the school has been awarded its first ever Amber Flag. The Amber Flag initiative is an initiative run by Pieta House which recognises the individual efforts of primary and secondary schools, youth reach, third level institutions, community groups, clubs and […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Owning a dog is a big commitment. If you own a dog, the dog is your responsibility. You must have a dog licence and get your dog microchipped. There […]

UNWANTED hair is such an issue for both males and females so why not get Summer ready with our medical-grade laser hair removal at CHRC and avail of our fantastic June offer of 50% off for underarm and bikini for only €75, normally €150. If you are tired of waxing, […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, takes a look at some movies which celebrate their anniversary releases in June… Thanks to GAA and the European Soccer Championship there are very few films on RTE this weekend, so I am going to look at June releases through the years. Would you believe […]

FIANNA Fáil county councillor, Breandán Fitzgerald, has been elected Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council at its Annual Meeting at County Buildings in Tralee today. Cllr Fitzgerald, who has been a member of Kerry County Council since 2019, represents the Local Electoral Area of Corca Dhuibhne. A native of Dingle and […]

MUNSTER Technological University (MTU) has announced that H2 Compliance will sponsor the MTU Athletics Club for the 2024/25 academic year. The company, which is a consulting firm that provides tailored solutions for chemical and environmental compliance, will provide the club with financial support which will be directed towards its facilities […]

HOW they’ve grown up. Eight years of primary school is coming to an end for pupils from Scoil Eoin Balloonagh’s three sixth classes, as they graduated yesterday to embark on the next step in their educational journey. The sports hall was packed on Thursday as families gathered for the emotional […]

THE annual Mass at Rath Cemetery will take place on Wednesday, July 10, at 7.30pm. The Mass draws large crowds every year and the Rathass Graveyard Committee are asking families to attend to the graves of loved ones prior to the event. As always, a large number of clergy will […]

NOT long now until another historic day for Tralee Parnells hurling and camogie club as they prepare to send two teams to the annual Féile na nGael competition. Having won the Division 1 Kerry Féile competitions earlier this year, both the hurling and camogie teams will take to the fields […]

IT’S been an exciting week for pupils at St John’s Parochial School, Ashe Street. Not only were they getting their summer holidays on Thursday afternoon, but they also finished their wonderful mural in time for the sixth class pupils to see it before they left the school for the last […]

TRALEE International Resource Centre (TIRC) hosted an event during Thursday lunchtime to mark World Refugee Day – a day to honour refugees around the world. It is the international day designated by the United Nations to celebrate the courage of those forced to flee their homes. This year the focus […]

THE Heritage Council has provided €148,000 in funding for nine heritage projects in Kerry. The Heritage Council grants include funding for a historical survery of buildings in Tralee,  and for the Knockanacuig Community Archaeology Project located just outside Tralee (see full list below). Minister for Education and Kerry T.D. Norma Foley has […]

PREPARATIONS are being made for the 43rd Blennerville Horse and Pony Agricultural Show which will take place on Sunday, July 14. This will be the third show to be held in the new showgrounds in Ballymacthomas, Ballymacelligott. Building on the success of previous shows, this year will see Ponies, Horses, Cattle, and […]

A TRALEE man is inviting people to the “Dip at Dawn” fundraiser at Locke’s Beach, Fenit at 5am on Friday next, June 21. Billy Ryle wants the public to go along to celebrate the Summer Solstice and dip, splash, swim or paddle with the thousands of people across the world […]

THE Kerry U13 Girls Soccer Team celebrated their recent All Ireland success at the Muckross Park Hotel at the weekend. The girls — which included players from St Brendan’s Park FC and Tralee Dynamos — defeated Cavan/Monaghan 3-2 in the SFAI U13 Inter County Shield Final in Kilkenny last month […]

FAMILIES gathered on a sunny Tuesday evening at Flemby Ballymacelligott NS to see the graduation of three pupils from the school. It was a special time for Conor McCarthy, Jack Farren, and Sophie McKenna who received their graduation hoodies as they prepare to move on to secondary school. Chairperson Bridget […]

Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown  The most recent fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, June 10th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot or match 3 winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 6, 9, 22 and the bonus ball was 30. Lucky Dip Winners were […]

Tralee Boxing Club would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Kerry County Council for their generous contribution through the Community Support Fund 2024. This funding will be instrumental in purchasing much-needed equipment to accommodate the growing demand for our diverse range of classes. Our offerings include classes for children […]