Articles by: Dermot Crean

AS we reported yesterday, the Christmas parade was an explosion of colour and fun through the streets of Tralee on Saturday. Organised by Tralee Chamber and Kerry County Council in partnership with Sean Murphy Electrical, it was a lovely day for all the family and will be repeated again on […]

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. The event was organised by Tralee Chamber and Kerry County Council, in partnership with Sean Murphy Electrical and the local business community, ‘Santa’s Magical […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Time is brought to you by CH Tralee… EVERYONE was simply having a wonderful Christmas time in Tralee’s many hotels, bars and restaurants last night as the party season is now in full swing. Whether it was big companies, schools, small businesses or just groups […]

ANYONE attending Total Cleaning Kerry’s cookery demo on Friday were literally given food for thought if they were thinking of entertaining at home this festive season. The free event saw chef Mark Doe of Just Cooking in Firies create some delicious finger foods and dessert recipes such as pork and apple […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… The Consumer Rights Act 2022 introduced new rights when you buy in a shop. They only apply if you bought something in a shop on or after 29 November […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Time is brought to you by CH Tralee… THEY came, they saw, they looked very stylish (or as Caesar would have said, ‘veni, vidi, vi-chic’). Yes, it was that time of year again when staff from schools, businesses and organisations from around the Tralee area […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, looks at six movies from different genres on RTE and TG4 today… In what was a rather belated sequel to ‘The Guns of Navarone’, Force 10 From Navarone (Saturday 3.30pm RTE1) is a typical World War Two ‘boys own’ adventure. Ten commandos risk their lives, […]

CHRISTMAS is coming early to Killarney tomorrow (Sunday) night. ‘Carols from the Cathedral’ is back again in St Mary’s Cathedral at 7.30pm. Organised by Kerry Scotia Ensemble orchestra, soprano Sharon Lyons and her Kerry Concert Choir, this charity gala concert will feature spectacular performances of your favourite Christmas classics to get […]

SIAMSA Tíre hosted 60 students from Tralee secondary schools to introduce young women to careers in lighting, sound and stage management. The collaboration between The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art at Trinity College Dublin and the Abbey Theatre saw students from Mercy Mounthawk Secondary School and Tralee Presentation Secondary School take part. The purpose of the […]

THERE was a good turnout of art lovers at Tralee Library on Thursday night for the opening of the Tralee Art Group’s latest exhibition, ‘Dreams’. The exhibition consists of an eclectic range of artworks with a variety of styles and media,  to reflect the great diversity the members. The exhibition was […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Time is brought to you by CH Tralee… THE first ever Network Ireland Kerry Christmas party was a stylish affair at The Rose Hotel on Thursday evening with over 50 guests in attendance. The evening began with a drinks reception at 6.45pm by Valentia Island […]

THERE was a steady flow of visitors to the Pipe Band Hall off Matt Talbot Road on Thursday as the Phoenix Women’s Shed held a Pre-Loved Fashion Show and Christmas Fair. The event was held to support and encourage the sharing of pre-loved clothing and to support women in the […]

THE Opus’96 Chamber Choir will hold a fundraising concert in The River Island Hotel this Sunday at 7.30pm. The concert will consist of festive favourites is in aid of the Castleisland Day Care Centre and will be directed by Martina Ryan Murphy, while the accompanist is Aine Murray. Special guests […]

CBS The Green’s first year hurlers clinched the Limerick ‘A’ Hurling Final title on Tuesday, seizing a stunning 2-15 to 1-11 win against Ardscoil Rís Limerick. This remarkable feat makes it the first time in history that a team from CBS The Green has had every North Kerry club represented […]

MINISTER for Education Norma Foley TD has announced the delivery of €19,825 in funding for sustainable development projects in County Kerry schools. The successful projects in Kerry were an outdoor classroom and garden update for Ardfert Central N.S. (€5,000), wildlife pond and outdoor study equipment for Meán Scoil Nua an Leith Triúigh (€5,000), Installation of Water Filters and plastic […]

SIX Kerry companies have been recognised for sustainability performance by Bord Bia. The body has acknowledged the sustainability performance of 97 Irish food and drink companies that have attained Origin Green Gold Membership in 2023. Gold Membership is given to companies, which are members of the Origin Green programme, in recognition […]

KERRY Council County is inviting applications for funding from artists, arts festival, arts events and groups, communities, schools, and organisations planning arts activity for 2024. “The Arts Act Grant provides funding to arts events and activities across the county each year,” said Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr. Jim Finucane. […]

WITH a low temperature/ice warning coming into effect from this evening until Friday at noon, Met Éireann are warning that the cold spell is set to continue for a couple of more days. This morning they issued another Status Yellow – Low Temperature/Ice warning for Ireland for Friday evening at […]

THERE were 363 patients waiting on trolleys in University Hospital Kerry during the month of November. This was a rise of eight on the same month in 2022, but lower than the worst November in 2019 when there were 399 waiting on trolleys. Nationally, over 11,493 patients, including 434 children, […]

GET ready beauty lovers in Tralee, because an evening of glitz and glamour like no other is coming. The makeup maestro herself, Michelle Regazzoli Stone, will host “A Night Out with MRS Glam” Masterclass in CH Tralee on The Mall on Wednesday, December 13 from 6.30pm to 9pm. Michelle will […]

STUDENTS and staff at MTU took a walk on Wednesday to raise funds for GOAL this Christmas. The GOAL Mile saw walkers leave from the entrance of the Kerry Sports Academy at the MTU for a short walk around campus for the great cause. The GOAL Mile is a renowned and long-standing event that helps raise […]

A LOCAL man is inviting people to come to Manor West Shopping Centre on Sunday between 12 noon and 3pm to meet and have photos taken with costumed characters from Star Wars. Members of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion will be dressed as good guys and bad guys from […]

A FREE Cookery Demo in aid of Adapt Kerry will be held in-store at Total Cleaning Kerry’s store at the Horan Centre tomorrow (Friday). Total Cleaning are delighted once again to welcome Mark Doe from Just Cooking who will be joining them to share festive culinary tips from 11am to […]

THE Wander Wild Festival – Ireland’s Ultimate Outdoor Experience — will return next March in Killarney. With over 30 new events, an expanded wellness hub, an extended base camp at this year’s festival it’s set to be bigger than ever. Exciting additions include a Dark Sky Astrology Hike, live workshops […]

A FIFTH year student in Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí came third in a competition for All-Irish schools in Cork on Wednesday. Stuart Daley, a teenager with a passion for rock music, took to the stage in The Youth Theatre in Fermoy to represent in the school at Scléip, a stage based competition for All […]

Lotto: Sponsored by Almas Takeaway, Milltown The fortnightly club lotto draw took place on Monday, November 27th at the club grounds. There was no jackpot winner on this occasion. The numbers drawn were 5, 7, 20 and the bonus ball was 19. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: €50 – Ciaran […]

A Status Yellow – Low Temperature/Ice warning has been issued for most counties in Ireland including Kerry, for Thursday night into Friday morning. Met Éireann says it will be very cold over the coming days with temperatures expected to fall below -3 degrees in many areas. Frost and ice developing […]

RADIO Kerry and Fexco are once again joining forces to honour Kerry Heroes. These heroes are individuals and groups who have shown outstanding community spirit, courage, vision and leadership in the last 12 months here in Kerry. There will be eight award recipients and each will receive a specially created […]

A LOCAL student has just published her first book of poems at the age of just 14. Abigail Adetunji is a third year student at Mercy Mounthawk and launched the book, ‘Mirror — A Poetry Collection for Those Willing to Reflect’, at O’Mahony’s Bookshop on Saturday. A number of friends, […]

THE Brogue Inn and Killarney Heights Hotel have been recognised as a ‘Knorr Recommended Roast 2024’ venues. Kirby’s Brogue Inn, the landmark pub at the bottom of Rock Street is one of the first pubs in the country to be recognised as a ‘Knorr Recommended Roast 2024’ venue. And, one […]