Articles by: Dermot Crean

Covid19 We are all well aware of the present situation, so in light of this please keep an eye on our elderly neighbours and those living alone locally. Make sure they have enough food stuffs and supplies. Maintain washed hands and good social distance at all times. If you need any […]

Ballymac GAA and Ballymac Community Alert Work together. Ballymacelligott GAA in conjunction with Ballymacelligott Community Alert Group are offering help to anyone in the area that needs it over the next while. We will offer services such as delivering shopping, medication and fuel for those living alone or unable to […]

Lotto   Due to the Covid 19 restrictions announced last Friday night, St Pats has decided to suspend our club lotto for the foreseeable future All tickets played during the week and all multiple entries played recently will be carried forward to the next Draw and subsequent draws which will […]

NEVER, at least in my lifetime, has the Serenity Prayer been more apt or more helpful than it is at the current moment. What is the Serenity Prayer? I’m fairly sure you have heard of it and perhaps even said it, but this time I’m asking you to slow down […]

TRALEE Soup Kitchen are now offering a free meal delivery service on Saturdays. If you would like or know someone that would like a meal delivered within the Tralee area just contact the Soup Kitchen on their Facebook page (by clicking here) or text them on 0863188736. Let them know […]

KERRY County Council and Kerry Fire Service have reiterated their appeal to members of the public to desist from the setting of illegal gorse fires. The appeal comes following reports of fires in parts of the county on Saturday. The Council is asking landowners not to place any additional strain […]

KERRY County Council is appealing to people of Kerry to adhere strictly to the new restrictions announced by the Government and the National Public Health Emergency Team in relation to limiting the spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19. The Council is echoing the call of An Taoiseach and the Chief Medical Officer […]

GARDAI in Tralee are advising the public that the grocery shops are not closing and there is no need to form large queues outside supermarkets. The advice comes after gardai received a number of calls this morning about people concerned about social distancing in queues outside supermarkets in the town. […]

Gardaí in Bandon have arrested five people in relation to a burglary and theft of a car, which took place on the evening of Thursday, March 26 in the Tralee area. During the course of the burglary at a domestic residence, a car was taken from the premises as well […]

A KERRY County Councillor has called for the sale of Lottery tickets to  be suspended with immediate effect. Speaking following the Taoiseach’s announcement last night on new measures with regards to the Coronavirus, Councillor Michael Cahill said; “The Government have announced another list of restrictions in an effort to curb […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: My son has lived in the US for the past 10 years. He is planning to come back to Ireland in a few months. He is in a long-term […]

As filming on productions close all over the world, our movie guy, James Finnegan, revisits some of the classic thrillers with four different permutations and perspectives on that staple premise…The Chase…  First comes the film that reset the template for the summer blockbuster – Jaws (1975). Starring Roy Scheider, Robert […]

AN Garda Síochána has tonight started a major nationwide policing operation focused on supporting public compliance with public health measures over this weekend. Following tonight’s announcements by An Taoiseach of the necessity for people to undertake a range of public health measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19, there […]

A LOCAL man has introduced and initiative to help Kerry businesses continue to trade during the Covid-19 crisis. Colm Griffin who runs the online store Purchase.ie based in The Spa has started a new initiative in a bid to help Kerry businesses affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. Griffin has established […]

KERRY County Council have been completing road works around Tralee during the past few weeks. With less traffic in town, they have used the opportunity to complete works at Basin Road and Pembroke Street. Lining and resurfacing works were completed this week on Pembroke Street as part of Tralee Municipal […]

KERRY County Council is encouraging people to observe social distancing guidelines at the county’s Civic Amenity Sites and recycling centres. The Council operates five Civic Amenity Sites at Killarney (Coolcaslagh), Cahersiveen, Milltown, Kenmare and Lios Póil (Ionad Athchúrsála Chorca Dhuibhne). In recent weeks, the sites have become particularly busy and […]

ST John of God Services in Kerry are seeking urgent support in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis. If you are a qualified nurse, social care worker, care assistant or would like to help in household or catering and are interested in supporting the service in this current crisis, please […]

WHILE there has been a devastating impact on the retail trade in Tralee due to the Coronavirus crisis, some retailers are rising to the challenge by adapting and offering an online shopping service. We spoke to a few of them who are doing their best for their businesses and to […]

THE Rose of Tralee Festival will still take place this year, but it’s a possibility that it may need to be put back to September. That’s the view CEO of the Rose of Tralee International Festival, Anthony O’Gara, who was asked about the event on Radio Kerry’s ‘Talkabout’ programme this […]

DR. Oliver Murphy, President of IT Tralee, has announced his retirement. Mr Lionel Alexander, on behalf of The Governing Body of the Institute, thanked Dr. Murphy for his significant commitment to the Institute and for the contribution he has made to the development of the Institute over a 26 year […]

Chef Mark Doe of Just Cooking Cookery School in Firies has come up with some recipes to keep the kids (and yourself!) busy when stuck inside during the current Coronavirus crisis… With the current situation, it is a great time to spend time with the kids and teach them some […]

TECH Week 2020 is to go ahead from March 28 to April 3 with a variety of online events and activities. Ireland’s national festival of technology — organised by the ICS Foundationand supported by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) — aims to unite and inspire the talent of tomorrow with emerging […]

KERRY Cancer Support Group are informing service users that their bus services to Cork and Limerick are still operating in line with Government and HSE guidelines. A statement issued by the charity yesterday reads; “Capacity will be limited to maintain physical distancing. Physical distancing protocols are also being adhered to […]

THE two men arrested in relation to a burglary at a pub in Blennerville in the early hours of Wednesday morning have since been charged and bailed. They are both due to appear before the courts at a later date. Gardaí arrested the men, both aged in their 30s, after […]

THE Alzheimer Society of Ireland is appealing for public support after it had to postpone it’s annual Alzheimer’s Tea Day because of the Coronavirus crisis. It has launched an urgent appeal for vital dementia supports to help them to continue their vital work with people with dementia and their families during the […]

FOLLOWING a break-in to a premises in Blennerville overnight, Tralee Chamber and the Tralee Garda Station has reiterated their advice to businesses closed during the COVID-19 crisis to engage with the Gardai and the Chamber to assist with measures to protect their properties. Ken Tobin of Tralee Chamber said; “Its […]

WITH non-essential services across the county closing their doors in the interest of public safety, one local cancer support charity is assuring clients and those feeling anxious and vulnerable that support is still available. Recovery Haven Kerry cancer support house closed its doors to the public two weeks ago, cancelling […]

A LOCAL man has already raised thousands of euro from a charity initiative where he is encouraging people to walk or run 5k, on their own, to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Shane Kenny from Churchill, who now works in Cork City, came up with the idea after […]

A TRALEE man will feature on tonight’s (Wednesday) episode of RTÉ One’s ‘Big Life Fix’ at 10.05pm. Although from Tralee, John O’Donnell is now based in Copenhagen where he works as a game designer at a start-up. ‘Big Life Fix’ challenges a group of leading designers, engineers, computer programmers and […]

ANOTHER major event in Kerry has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus crisis. The organisers of Listowel Writers’ Week, which was due to take place from May 27-May 31 in the north Kerry town, has made the decision on health and safety grounds. A statement on their facebook page this […]