Articles by: Dermot Crean

AN Garda Síochána has today launched a major operation to ensure public compliance with the travel restrictions introduced recently as part of COVID-19 public health guidelines. ‘Operation Fanacht’ will see an extensive network of checkpoints established across the country and began today at 12noon until Monday night, April 13. It will […]

THE Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) in conjunction with Gardaí from Killarney District have arrested and charged a man, aged in his 50s, for money laundering offences contrary to Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act, 2010. On November 21, 2017, a major search operation was […]

It’s time to decide whether to go ahead or to postpone, but not to cancel the State Exams says Guidance Counsellor Billy Ryle… To be or not to be? That is the question being asked by over 125,000 anxious and stressed Leaving Cert (LC), Leaving Cert Applied (LCA) and Junior […]

MOUNTAIN Biking Kerry (MTBKY) have commissioned a short film of the Tralee to Fenit Greenway to showcase construction progress of the amenity. A trailer for the short film is now live on social media. Greenway development began at the western end of the project in Fenit Village late last year […]

IN light of the  global COVID-19 emergency, both Cara Credit Union and Killarney Credit Union are not charging their members the quarter one fees from January to March this year on their Current Accounts. Last October, Cara Credit Union and Killarney Credit Union launched their Current Account with a globally accepted Mastercard […]

COMMUNITY COVID 19 RESPONSE: Club Secretary Elma Nix sends the following message – Last Monday (March 30th) Kerry Co Council launched their County coordinated Covid-19 response supported by Kerry GAA. Austin Stacks have now amalgamated our own Club Community Response with this initiative. Anyone seeking assistance is asked to phone […]

KERRY Diocesan Youth Service has launched a new initiative to provide a telephone and email support service for all parents and children across Kerry. The service was created as a direct response from the needs that the Tusla-funded Tralee Springboard Family Support project and other KDYS services were hearing in […]

Bishop of Kerry, Ray Browne, has issued a A Holy Week Message of Hope to parishioners in the diocese… This Holy Week and Easter the ceremonies will be celebrated, without a congregation, at the traditional times in the parishes throughout the diocese. Priests will be celebrating on behalf of all […]

GARDAÍ have seized €1,000 worth of suspected cannabis and a suspected pellet gun in Killarney. On Saturday, April 4 Gardaí from Killarney were on routine foot patrol when they noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from an apartment in Killarney town. A surveillance operation was put in place and […]

PLANS for the annual Tralee Food Festival have been put ‘on ice’ for the moment until later in the year. The event has proved a huge success over the past few years with the 2019 festival the best so far having moved to the May Bank Holiday weekend. However, like […]

Covid-19    During this time of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19, as we are all keeping our distance, it is important that we look after our wellbeing and the wellbeing of others around us. Below are a few tips to support you in doing just that. Physical Health    Lots of fresh air […]

John Burke – A Tribute It was with great sadness that members of the Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club learned of the sudden death of club stalwart and current President John Burke. Coming from a footballing stronghold of Ballygamboon Lower, Castlemaine, that also included his brothers Jim and Willie (RIP), John was […]

KERRY Fianna Fáil TD, Norma Foley, has called on the Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection to extend the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment to people over the age of 66. As it stands, the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is only applicable to people aged between 18 and 66. “I […]

Club Activities Suspended   Due to the worsening situation of the Coronavirus in Ireland the decision has been taken both at national and local level to suspend all GAA activity, matches and training at club, school and county level across all grades and codes  inclusive in the interest of public safety.This […]

Coaching & Games As we move towards the Easter break we are still in a national lockdown and all games and coaching are cancelled. We do not know when they will resume and in the meantime all our coaches nationally, at county and in our own club are posting very […]

Donations to University Hospital Kerry Ardfert GAA Football Club, together with St. Brendan’s Hurling club, has decided to donate some non-perishable goods to the incredible Staff of UHK to show our appreciation during these challenging times. UHK would welcome donations of: bottled water/juices, soft drinks, energy bars, energy drinks, chocolate, […]

Lotto   As was reported in our notes last week, our club lotto remains suspended in line with the Covid-19 restrictions. We will review the situation during the week of the 29th April and will act in line with the Government / HSE advice at that time. While this is […]

University Hospital Kerry We St Brendan’s Hurling Club and Ardfert Football Club have decided to donate some non perishable good to UHK as a gesture to them in these worrying times. UHK have said on their facebook page if anyone want do donate can they please donate energy bars/drinks, water, […]

KERRY students registered for SciFest 2020 are being asked to upload their projects online for judging for this year’s 15th annual SciFest@College competition. In line with recommendations and advice from the HSE, the SciFest regional finals that usually take place in 16 venues, including one at IT Tralee, will continue […]

AONTÚ Ciarraí is pledging a percentage of sales from its Easter Lily badge to charities during this Coronavirus crisis. Kerry Aontú Rep, Sonny Foran, has announced that Aontú has made the decision in recognition of the sacrifices being made by so many people today in the face of COVID-19. He […]

KERRY Pride has announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic they are postponing their parade and festival until later in the year. “Our focus is on ensuring that everyone in our communities stays safe and well, which means staying home, washing our hands regularly, practising physical distancing on the occasions […]

THE timeframe for public consultation on proposals for the development of part of the Island of Geese (Denny) site in Tralee has been extended following a decision on such consultations from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. The Department has advised that, because of current public health restrictions, […]

I SAW a lovely post on Facebook this week that funnily enough I had posted myself about 6 years ago and it came up as a memory. It goes like this. One day at a time – this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for […]

TRALEE Chamber Alliance is asking local businesses to take part in the the second Chambers Ireland Covid19 Survey. This survey is targeted at business owners and operators, both those who are members of their local chambers of commerce and those that are not. With it, Chambers seek to chart out the effects […]

THE Government’s measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 have had a hugely detrimental effect on most businesses in the community. Most businesses are closed and people are only venturing out for their weekly shop or for some brief exercise, so it’s vital that people have access to reliable, trustworthy […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, chooses five movies available on Netflix that’ll give you a much-needed laugh… I think we can all agree we could do with a bit of light relief, so here are some options available for viewing on Netflix.  Once again, please feel free to add your […]

GARDAI in Tralee have arrested a man and seized €600 worth of cannabis. Gardaí observed a car driving with no lights on in Tralee town and on stopping the car, they discovered a strong smell of cannabis so the passengers were searched. One male was arrested at scene and later […]

CARA Credit Union is advising customers of new opening times taking effect from next Monday. “In the interest of public health and that of our members and staff we ask that you avoid coming to our branches if you can,” said a spokesperson. “We ask, where possible, that you phone […]

THERE was just one patient waiting on a trolley in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Kerry in the past five days. According to data from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, the patient was waiting on the trolley on Tuesday. Since Monday, just 41 patients were waiting on trolleys […]

GARDAI responded to an incident at a private dwelling in the Kilgarvan area at around noon today. A man, aged in his 50s, had barricaded himself into a house and it was confirmed that he had access to firearms and ammunition. No other person was in the dwelling during the barricade. An […]