Articles by: Dermot Crean

2.12.23 : Pictured : Faye Moloney and Naledi Hoongwone from Tralee . 
A magical Santa Christmas parade took place through the streets of Tralee on Saturday last and will take place again on Sunday, December 17.
The extraordinary parade brings lots of joy and wonder to families throughout Tralee as the countdown to Christmas Day gathers pace.
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PHOTOS: More From The Christmas Parade Through Tralee On Saturday

December 3, 2023 at 11:52 am 0 comments

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 […]

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The colourful participants in the Christmas parade on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Fantastic Colour And Family Fun At The Christmas Parade In Tralee

December 2, 2023 at 4:38 pm 0 comments

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 […]

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Tara Kelliher, Kathleen Walsh and Denise Murphy from TLI Group at The Rose Hotel Christmas Party Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Fun Christmas Party Nights In The Ashe, The Rose And The Brogue

December 2, 2023 at 11:47 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Eoin Liston with Kate Brosnan, Kitsy Fitzgerald and Aisling Brosnan of Total Cleaning at the Christmas Cookery Demonstration in aid of Adapt Kerry at Total Cleaning Kerry's shop at the Horan Centre on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Sharing Delicious Recipes At Total Cleaning’s Christmas Cookery Demo

December 2, 2023 at 10:00 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Know Your Rights: Your Rights When You Buy In A Shop

Know Your Rights: Your Rights When You Buy In A Shop

December 2, 2023 at 10:00 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Sarah Curtin, Osha Horgan, Ciara Moran, Ciara Dolan and Louise Curtin at the Ballygarry Estate Christmas Party Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Hundreds Enjoy Christmas Party Night At Ballygarry

December 2, 2023 at 9:59 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Finnegan On Films: Six Very Different Offerings To Watch On The Box

Finnegan On Films: Six Very Different Offerings To Watch On The Box

December 2, 2023 at 9:58 am 0 comments

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, […]

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Soprano Sharon Lyons, performing with members of Kerry Scotia Ensemble, Stephen O'Halloran, Dovile Baltoniene and Lucy White for one night performance 'Songs of Praise and Love', on Sunday November 6th, 2022 at 7.30pm in St John the Evangelist Church, Ashe Street, Tralee. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan/FREE PIC***

‘Carols From The Cathedral’ Set To Enthral Music Lovers

December 2, 2023 at 9:58 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Tralee students learning about lighting, sound and stage management.

Workshop At Siamsa Introduces Students To Careers In Light, Sound And Stage Management

December 1, 2023 at 3:05 pm 0 comments

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 […]

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Artist Jelica Bulajic holding little Danica with husband Rastko, in front of her painting (centre) at the opening of Tralee Art Group's 'Dreams' exhibition on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Tralee Art Group’s ‘Dreams’ Exhibition Opens At The Library

December 1, 2023 at 8:58 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Liz Fole, Mercy Mounthawk, Bernadette Sheehan Gilroy, MTU, Olena Marina of Kerry ETB and Jackie Gavaghan from MTU at the Network Ireland Kerry Christmas Party in The Rose Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Christmas Party Time For Network Ireland Kerry At The Rose Hotel

December 1, 2023 at 8:58 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Catherine O'Brien, Sinead Sheehy little Hannah and Olivia Healy and Anne Dineen at the Phoenix Women's Shed Fashion Show and Christmas Fair on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Fashion And Festive Fayre At Phoenix Women’s Shed Event

December 1, 2023 at 8:57 am 0 comments

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 […]

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The Opus 96 Chamber Choir who will perform 'From Byrd To Beethoven' in St John's Church, Castle Street on April 16.

Opus 96 Chamber Choir To Perform Fundraising Concert In Castleisland

December 1, 2023 at 8:57 am 0 comments

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 […]

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The CBS Secondary School first years who beat Ardscoil Ris Limerick to win the Limerick A Final, captained by Matt Cronin becoming the first CBS team to ever win this competition.

CBS First Year Side Wins Limerick ‘A’ Hurling Final

December 1, 2023 at 8:56 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Norma Foley.

Nearly €20,000 Announced For Projects In Kerry Schools

November 30, 2023 at 6:12 pm 0 comments

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 […]

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Six Kerry Companies Recognised By Bord Bia For Sustainability Performance

Six Kerry Companies Recognised By Bord Bia For Sustainability Performance

November 30, 2023 at 3:33 pm 0 comments

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 […]

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Invitation To Apply To Kerry County Council For Arts Grants

November 30, 2023 at 2:01 pm 0 comments

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. […]

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Another Low Temperature/Ice Warning Issued For Friday Night/Saturday Morning

Another Low Temperature/Ice Warning Issued For Friday Night/Saturday Morning

November 30, 2023 at 1:47 pm 0 comments

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 […]

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363 Patients Waited On Trolleys At UHK During November

363 Patients Waited On Trolleys At UHK During November

November 30, 2023 at 11:34 am 0 comments

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, […]

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Mrs Glam Michelle

CH Tralee To Host MRS Glam For A Christmas Masterclass

November 30, 2023 at 9:43 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Alicia Buckley, Mary McCoy and Petrina Comerford the GOAL Mile at Kerry Sports Academy on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Taking A Walk At The Kerry Sports Academy In Aid Of GOAL

November 30, 2023 at 9:42 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Meet Star Wars Characters At Fundraiser In Manor West Shopping Centre

Meet Star Wars Characters At Fundraiser In Manor West Shopping Centre

November 30, 2023 at 9:41 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Kate Brosnan and Niamh Brosnan of Total Cleaning Kerry are looking forward to welcoming you to the free cookery demo this Friday.

Free Christmas Cookery Demo For Adapt Kerry At Total Cleaning

November 30, 2023 at 9:40 am 0 comments

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 […]

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To the waters and the Wild.. Kayakers enjoying a paddel on Lough Lein, Ross Castle, Killarney Nationl Park as part of the Wander Wild Festival which ran over the weekend. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan/FREE PIC***Issued 26/03/2023

Wander Wild Festival Returns In Killarney Next March

November 30, 2023 at 9:39 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Stuart Daley.

Gaelcholáiste Student Comes Third In Scléip Competition

November 30, 2023 at 9:39 am 0 comments

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 […]

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Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club News

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club News

November 29, 2023 at 5:41 pm 0 comments

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 […]

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Met Eireann Issues Low Temperature/Ice Warning For Kerry

Met Eireann Issues Low Temperature/Ice Warning For Kerry

November 29, 2023 at 12:49 pm 0 comments

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 […]

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Radio Kerry And Fexco To Once Again Honour Local Heroes

Radio Kerry And Fexco To Once Again Honour Local Heroes

November 29, 2023 at 12:10 pm 0 comments

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 […]

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Abigail Adetunji with her first book of poetry, 'Mirror' at O'Mahony's Bookshop on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Tralee Teenager Launches First Poetry Collection At O’Mahony’s

November 29, 2023 at 11:59 am 0 comments

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, […]

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The Brogue.

Kirby’s Brogue Inn Recognised As ‘Recommended Roast Venue’

November 29, 2023 at 11:39 am 0 comments

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 […]

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