Archive for August, 2024

THIS week marked the beginning of a special journey for hundreds of youngsters in the Tralee area with the first day of school for junior infants. CBS Primary School welcomed two classes and their teachers, Ms Quirke and Ms Donoghue had them settled in in no time, aided by the […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…  If you are entitled to public health services in Ireland, you may choose to access those services in another member state of the European Union (EU) or European Economic […]

David Moriarty reports on Kerry FC’s defeat against UCD at Mounthawk Park last night… KERRY FC 0-1 UCD AFC On Friday evening Kerry FC returned to league action in Mounthawk Park as they took on UCD AFC in Tralee. The last time the two faced each other was on the […]

James Finnegan has a curious mix of genres for your viewing pleasure on Saturday… DEREK (Dwayne Johnson) is a minor league Hockey player with the nickname Tooth Fairy (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) so called not for any cute reason, but for his habit of knocking opponents teeth out on the ice. […]

PARENTS and children arrived in the brilliant sunshine at Scoil Eoin in Balloonagh on Friday morning for their first day at school. While the pupils had been brought in for a small period over the past two days, it was a case of lunches packed and uniforms on this morning […]

MOYDERWELL Mercy Primary School is famed for its family atmosphere and this was evident once again this week for first day of the new school year. While all the pupils returned on Wednesday, special attention must be given to the junior infants who started their schooldays. Ms Ryan and Ms O’Riordan […]

THE Diocese of Kerry will join dioceses across Ireland and Christian churches globally, in calling the public to welcome the ‘Season of Creation’. The ‘Season of Creation’ is the time from September 1st to October 4th when Christian churches around the world focus on prayer and action to protect the […]

NO tears but plenty of smiles on Wednesday, as junior infants headed up the hill to start their schooldays at Listellick NS. A typically warm welcome was extended by staff at the school to the youngsters arriving with parents who were more nervous than the little scholars. It wasn’t long […]

LYREACROMPANE Community National School (Lyreacrompane CNS) welcomed pupils this week for the first time under the patronage of Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB). This is the fourth community national school to open its doors in the county under the patronage of Kerry ETB. This first day marked the […]

GARDAI in the Kerry Divisional Drug Unit, supported by the Community Engagement Units seized around €15,000 worth of drugs in the past week as part of Operation Tara. They engaged in an operation targeting local street dealers in towns and villages across the county  and as a part of this operation […]

AS the much-anticipated L’Étape Ireland makes its grand debut in Killarney on September 7, up to 2,000 cycling enthusiasts and tourists alike are set to explore Kerry’s beautiful cycling routes, including the Kingdom of Kerry Greenways. This prestigious event, crafted in collaboration with the Tour de France organisers and local […]

THIS week sees hundreds of boys and girls around the Tralee area begin their schooldays and a new journey in life. On went the uniforms, lunches were packed and parents said their goodbyes as the junior infants settled into their classes to begin their adventure. This was the case in […]

Ivan Hurley previews the SSE Airtricity First Division game at Mounthawk Park this Friday night… And then there were eight. The finish line for the 2024 SSE Airtricity First Division campaign is now well and truly in sight after a busy summer for the Kingdom. With the kids back to […]

TWO Kerry-based busineswomen, Letitia Fealy, founder of Lotus Optimisation, and Orla Brosnan, founder of Clippity Clop Therapeutic Horse Riding and Activities, have successfully completed the ACORNS programme – a highly-successful development initiative to support early-stage female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland. They are encouraging other women in Kerry to apply […]

TRALEE Rowing Club has congratulated one its members and indeed the Irish team competing at the World Rowing Championships held in St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada last week. Sean Morris of Tralee Rowing Club, along with Jack Rafferty (St. Michael’s RC), Rian Claffey (Athlone RC) and Michael McGrath (Cappoquin RC) placed 4th in the World in the […]

SCHOOL’S back and for one cohort of young boys and girls it’s the start of something new and special in their lives. The refreshed staff of Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn greeted excited junior infants and their nervous parents this morning for the youngsters’ first day at school. Of course everything went […]

Guidance Counsellor Billy Ryle says Kerry students celebrated getting the courses they wanted in CAO Round One today…. The excellent results achieved last week by Kerry’s 1,713 traditional Leaving Cert candidates saw them sweep the board in CAO Round One of college offers, which were released at 2pm on Wednesday, […]

AS always there was a great turnout on Sunday in Blennerville for the annual West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike run. Organised by Maura Sullivan, over 60 bikes took part and people travelled from all over the country, taking in the sights of West Kerry and raising funds for Kerry […]

TRALEE Chamber has made a pre-budget submission highlighting the ongoing and escalating challenges facing retailers and small independent businesses across Tralee and the wider North Kerry region. The submission, to both the Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, notes rising labour costs, additional employee benefits, soaring operational […]

THE Progressive Pathways Fair will return next month providing a great opportunity for people aged 16 or over, with additional support needs to find out more about their employment options. The Fair — which takes place at The Rose Hotel on Thursday, September 26, from 11am to 3pm — will […]

GARDAI are appealing for witnesses to an incident during the Rose of Tralee/Féile Thrá Lí during which a man received an injury. On Monday, August 19, at 2am, a male alleged he was assaulted by another male on Castle Street. It is alleged he was punched a number of times […]

THE Tech Industry Alliance (TIA) has announced the 2024 Leaders’ Awards will take place at the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, in November and nominations are now open. The decision to host the event in Kerry highlights TIA’s commitment to recognising the achievements of the entire South-West’s tech and STEM communities […]

PEIL FAOI 7/8/9: Our Under 7/8/9 footballers had another great football session last Sunday morning in Caherslee. All players required again at 11am on Sunday next (1st September….wow…mid-autumn!). Bígí linn! All welcome! PEIL FAOI 11: (i) More Football-for-Fun will take place in Connolly Park at 10.50am on Sunday next (1ú Meán Fómhair…an ‘samhradh’ sleamhnaithe […]

🏀🏀🏀 U14 Boys Trials 🏀🏀🏀 For boys born in 2011 & 2012, the next U14 basketball trials are happening now! – Monday, 26th August | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Thursday, 29th August | 8:00 PM – 9:00PM – Monday, 2nd Sept | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: […]

Congratulations Well done to all in our club who received their leaving cert results, wishing you all good luck when the offers come out but remember there are many back doors Senior Men The Kerry Petroleum: Premier Junior Football Club Championship The draw has been made and we play Annascaul […]

U7 Hurling There was a fantastic evening of hurling in Caherslee last Wednesday for the county U7 blitz. Parnells had 2 teams in action who both displayed terrific skill and determination and have improved greatly over the past few months. 16 teams were on show with over 40 Matches played. […]

Golf Classic – From all in John Mitchels would like to say a massive thank you to all of those who made our Annual Golf Classic held in Beaufort on August 23rd such a success. To those who sponsored teams and tee boxes and those who contributed to the day in […]

Club Lotto There was no winner of our club lotto of €2500 on Sunday night last the numbers drawn were 19,20,23 & 28. The five €30 euro consolation prizes went to: 1.      Robert c/o Keane’s Bar 2.      Martin Savage Annagh Lawn 3.      Tracy Barrett Ashgrove 4.      Tommy Brosnan Lohercannon 5.      […]

Seniors: Following our elimination from the intermediate championship last weekend, the focus now will be on the senior county championship which commences on the weekend of 14th/15th September. We will compete as part of St Brendans divisional side along with Austin Stacks, Ardfert, Churchill, St Pats & John Mitchels. St […]

Lotto results: Lotto Tue 20th August 2024. Numbers drawn were 12, 21, 24, 29. No winner. Lucky dip winners of €20 were Charles O’Leary, Mike Moynihan, Katherine Duggan, Sarah O’Connell, Tony Carlos. Our next draw will be tomorrow night (Tuesday) and the jackpot will be €2,600. Why not try your luck in […]