Articles by: Dermot Crean

Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in relation to a burglary in Tralee on July 21, 2020. At around 12.30am, a man entered a house in the Ballyard area of Tralee. The man fled the scene after the family dog began barking. No items were taken from the house. […]

A GOFUNDME page has been launched to get the much anticipated Tralee Stake Park over the line. Justin McCarthy has been involved with the campaign from the start and said the park is almost ready to build at a site adjacent to the Tralee Sports Complex, with a tender awarded […]

TRALEE Tidy Towns is asking the people of Tralee to take part in a new survey (see link below) as part of a drive to get more people involved. The Tidy Towns competition has evolved considerably in recent years with marks awarded for streetscaping, landscaping,  biodiversity, sustainability, tidiness, approach roads […]

James Finnegan on some epic movies playing at Tralee Omniplex this week… This weeks offerings at the Tralee Omniplex can truly be described as epic.  These are films that challenged the makers to new levels of ingenuity, storytelling and spectacular visual effects. The big treat this week is the showing […]

THE award winning Serenity Spa at the The Rose Hotel, has a gorgeous August day spa offer that will ease aching bones and leave your skin glowing. The August Spa offer includes a Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage followed by an Elemis Cleanse & Glow Facial, the perfect summer treat […]

TRALEE Chamber Alliance says speed is key now when it comes to the stimulus package announced by the Government yesterday. Ken Tobin, CE Tralee Chamber said announcements on the July Stimulus are comprehensive, recognise many of the key areas they have lobbied for and will offer some relief provided they are […]

A KERRY County Councillor has called on Irish Water to immediately clarify their position with regard to charging commercial customers during a period when their businesses did not operate. Fianna Fail Councillor Michael Cahill said; “The Lockdown of homes and businesses due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been with us here in […]

THE Kerry Cycling Campaign is hosting an event on Saturday from the Square to get people out on their bikes in a social setting. They are inviting people to join them at 3pm for a ‘social cycle’ followed by coffee, cake and a chat, with all ages and abilities welcome. […]

THE team at Kellihers Toyota are delighted to be back up and running and open for business and are holding a one of a kind (well, all the 2’s actually!) sale event across their Toyota Auris range. Over 22 fully serviced and guaranteed Toyota Auris models with, wait for it, […]

AN Garda Síochána, the Health Services Executive and Kerry County Council are reminding members of the public that a large number of festivals, fairs and public events over the coming weeks in Kerry have been cancelled or postponed because of current advice and restrictions in relation to the coronavirus, COVID-19. […]

RADIO Kerry has launched Celebrate4Life, an initiative to help raise vital funds for four Kerry charities while celebrating the lives of those who have survived and those whose lives were lost to Covid-19. The four Kerry Charities involved are: Kerry Hospice Foundation, Comfort for Chemo, Recovery Haven and the Kerry […]

SEPTEMBER’S Listowel Harvest Festival will take place behind closed doors this year. The decision was made following a Committee meeting of Listowel Race Company on Tuesday evening, and in consultation with Horse Racing Ireland, The seven-day festival, featuring the Guinness Kerry National takes place from Sunday September 20 to Saturday […]

A NEW strategy aims to expand the role of Further Education and Training in Kerry and all across Ireland. That’s according to Andrew Brownlee, CEO of SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, who was speaking at the launch of a new five-year strategy for FET. The strategy, ‘Future FET: […]

CLUB MEMBERSHIP 2020 : With training returning for majority of our teams, it is very vital that membership for 2020 be renewed. If you are yet to register, please do so without delay via the club websitewww.abbeydorneygaa.ie#membership U12 : Our U12 team was defeated by Kilmoyley in Kilmoyley last Friday […]

THE BRACKER 100KM FUNDRAISING WALK: Club Chairman, Billy Ryle was out bright and early on last Friday morning (17th July) and is now halfway through his 100km fundraising walk on the Bracker O’Regan Road. The weather has been excellent so far and the journey has been shortened by the people […]

DEPUTY Michael Healy Rae has called on the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Darragh O’Brien to substantially overhaul the process of lodging a planning objection as he says some people are making a living out of objecting to peoples planning application with many not living within the country. […]

SINN Féin TD for Kerry Pa Daly has called on all TDs in Kerry to support a Sinn Féin motion published today, compelling the Government to enact reforms in the Childcare sector. He said: “The cost of childcare has been allowed to spiral to eye-watering amounts which simply aren’t affordable for […]

THE collective Kerry Chambers and Kerry County Council  have announced a new initiative to support local business. The Kerry Gift Card is being launched to encourage people in Kerry to shop locally and spend locally. The card will be available to the public in the coming weeks and a call […]

BUSINESSES across Tralee are being invited to join in on a new campaign launched on Monday by the Tralee Chamber Retail Team. Frontline Fridays are to take place each Friday from this week until the end of September, to recognise the significant role the Frontline teams in Kerry have played […]

THERE will be free entry to visitor attractions throughout Kerry on Thursday, July 30 as part of a new initiative launched today by Kerry County Council and the Kerry Tourism Industry Federation. Kerry Tourism Day aims to showcase the incredible selection of visitor attractions throughout the kingdom. Locals and visitors alike […]

Kerry County Council and An Garda Síochána are asking everyone visiting attractions and amenities including beaches and other public areas in the county to adhere to public health guidelines and social distancing requirements to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Increased monitoring of public car parks at beaches and other […]

GARDAI are investigating burglary and theft incidents in the Tralee area over the past number of days. On Sunday night/Monday morning, a house was entered into in the Cúl Doire estate in Killeen. The house was occupied at the time but they were not awoken by the intruder. Two mobile phones […]

Seniors     All roads lead to Desmonds GAA Pitch in Castleisland on Saturday July 25th where Na Gaeil take on Glenflesk in the first group game of the Intermediate Championship at 7.00pm. We wish them the best of luck. Tickets    Unfortunately there are only a limited number of tickets available for […]

Kerins O Rahillys GAA CLUB NOTES SENIOR TEAM FIXTURES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 1 Kerins O’Rahillys Kenmare Shamrocks Templenoe Dr Crokes 3pm Saturday July 25th Fitzgerald Stadium Kenmare Shamrocks v Kerins O Rahillys Due to NHSC Covid -19 Guidlines there will be restricted capacity at all club games . Kerry GAA […]

50/50 Split the Bucket: The winner of our draw was Siobhan O’Connor who wins €170. Our next draw takes place in Horgan’s Centra on Sunday Aug 2nd. €2 envelopes are available at The Post Office and Centra. Thank you for your continued support. Annual Fundraising Golf Classic:  Our annual Golf Classic Fundraiser takes […]

COVID19 Reminder to all senior players & parents/guardians of juvenile players: please submit the mandatory health questionnaire before each training session/match. Please bring your own water bottles and arrive togged out as dressing rooms will not be open. U6/U8 Great to see big numbers turning at both age groups and […]

Notice for spectators and supporters Spectators should be aware that all the risks posed from Covid-19 cannot be eliminated, including attending GAA games but that essential control measures have been put in place to reduce risks for members. • Spectators must not attend games if they display any symptoms of […]

Our on field activities finally kicked off last weekend with a number of our teams in action in Coiste na nÓg competitions. U12 Hurling Tralee Parnells 1-07 Lixnaw 0-03 Round 1 of the U12 County league saw Tralee Parnells registered an away win in Lixnaw last Friday. With the benefit […]

Lotto Our club lotto remains suspended due to Covid-19. While this is a regrettable decision it is necessary to safeguard the health of our club officer’s lotto players and our many promoters. We will gradually be restarting activities over the next month in line with Government and GAA advice. We thank […]

Mike O’Halloran watched St Brendan’s overcome the home side Ballyduff in the North Kerry Hurling Championship earlier today… Ballyduff 1-17 St Brendan’s 1-26 Played in brilliant sunshine in the home of hurling, St Brendan’s were full value for their nine point win. St Brendan’s looked the better from the very […]