Archive for July 9th, 2024

A PEACEFUL peaceful protest by Ukrainians living in Kerry will take place in the  Square in Tralee tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12.30pm. The protest will be dedicated the memory of those children and adults who died in yesterday’s rocket attack on Kyiv, which resulted in the destruction of the Ohmadit Children’s […]

A MUNSTER Technological University-led project, Springwool, which focuses on removing obstacles and providing a springboard for innovation in the Irish-grown wool sector, has received €574,683 from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The project is being run in collaboration with Atlantic Technological University, Technological University of the Shannon […]

SIAMSA Tíre has appointed Justin Walsh as its Community Engagement Manager. He will be responsible for connecting with the Siamsa Tíre Community cast and the diverse communities across Kerry, to explore opportunities to deepen relationships, develop engagement and performance opportunities and explore new partnerships. Nicola Hopcroft, Acting CEO, Siamsa Tíre […]

A SERIES of free events will be held at Kerry Library to celebrate National Play Day from Saturday, July 13 to Saturday, July 20. National Play Day is an annual initiative of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whereby local authorities are supported to deliver a programme […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) is excited to announce the launch of a two-way SMS text messaging reminder service to enhance patient engagement and reduce missed appointments. Roll out of this new service has now commenced and will serve to remind outpatients of their upcoming appointments and allow them to confirm […]

A SURVEY by a betting company has revealed that 31% of Kerry people who took part are supporting England in Euro 2024. Our neighbours are in the semi-finals on Wednesday against the Netherlands and it appears they have some support in the Kingdom. Tonybet commissioned a survey to unearth exactly […]

PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Great Under 7/8/9 football was played once again last Sunday morning i gCathair Sailí. More good exciting football at 11am on Sunday next (14th July). All welcome! CAMPA PEILE: Our club summer camp which will take place in Connolly Park from Tuesday August 6th to Saturday August 10th (ó 9.30am go dtí […]

A TRALEE grandad who completed a skydive in aid of Kerry Mental Health Association has presented €11,515 to the Association. Following a lengthy weather delay, the 65-year-old Dan O’Donoghue, who’s originally from Valentia Island, made his tandem leap with the Irish Parachute Club in Co Offaly back on Saturday, April […]

DOWN Syndrome Kerry is excited to announce their summer fundraiser The Mia’s: Abba Tribute Concert, taking place on Friday, July 26, at Benners Hotel, Tralee. This sensational musical event inspired by the movie Mamma Mia promises an unforgettable evening of music, food, and fun, all in support of a great […]

THE Junior Entrepreneur Programme, founded by  Kerry businessman Jerry Kennelly, has made its first foray into China and two Kerry men are spearheading its expansion. A new pilot programme was launched in the city of Xiamen in Fujian province earlier this year, and the first 85 JEP entrepreneurs have created […]