Articles by: Dermot Crean

ViClarity CEO Ogie Sheehy.

Tralee Company Merges With US-Based Firm

February 19, 2020 at 11:42 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE-BASED company ViClarity have announced it has merged with PolicyWorks LLC, a US consultancy and services firm who specialise in compliance. Through the merger, ViClarity says it will strengthen its position as a leading global provider of GRC solutions and the combining of companies will see ViClarity more than double […]

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Students at the Bingo Loco event in The Brandon on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: IT Tralee Students Go Bingo Loco In The Brandon

February 19, 2020 at 10:58 am Comments are Disabled

RAG week is in full swing for IT Tralee students and the biggest event of the week was held last night. Over 500 tickets were sold for Bingo Loco at The Brandon on Tuesday night and they started arriving just after 7pm for a night of music, bingo and much more. […]

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Deirdre Ferris with newly elected TD Pa Daly and Padraig Sugrue, who was also put up for selection, at the convention last night. Photo by Dermot Crean

Deirdre Ferris Selected To Replace Pa Daly On County Council

February 19, 2020 at 10:05 am Comments are Disabled

THE new Tralee Municipal District councillor said she is looking forward to representing the people of the area when she is co-opted onto the Council next week. Members of Sinn Féin in the Tralee Electoral Area selected Deirdre Ferris to replace Pa Daly on Kerry County Council following his election […]

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Shane Conway Voted GAA.ie Hurler Of The Week

Shane Conway Voted GAA.ie Hurler Of The Week

February 18, 2020 at 4:51 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’S been a good week for Lixnaw’s Shane Conway. He helped UCC to a Fitzgibbon Cup victory last Wednesday, starred for Kerry on Saturday and now has been voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week. The Kerry star earned 5, 016 votes on the Official GAA Instagram page with Clare’s Tony Kelly second […]

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Darren O'Sullivan, Fergal O'Sullivan and Mark O'Sullivan looking forward to Cheltenham week at The Castle Bar. Photo by Dermot Crean

Roll Up For The Rollover As Countdown To Cheltenham Begins At The Castle Bar

February 18, 2020 at 4:31 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’S not that far away now! The Cheltenham festival begins in three weeks and the next best thing to being there is the craic in The Castle Bar. In fact, many racing fans in town take a week’s holidays to enjoy the atmosphere. Of course, the highlight at the Rock […]

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Deirdre Ferris and Padraig Sugrue who are being put forward as candidates to be chosen to take Pa Daly's seat on Kerry County Council.

Kerry Sinn Féin To Choose Candidate To Replace Pa Daly On Council

February 18, 2020 at 2:36 pm Comments are Disabled

KERRY Sinn Féin will hold a convention in Kerins O’ Rahilly’s Clubhouse this evening (Tuesday) at 8pm where a new county councillor will be chosen. The convention is being held to select a replacement for outgoing Councillor Pa Daly, who is required to vacate his council seat as a result […]

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Kerry Badminton Association News

Kerry Badminton Association News

February 18, 2020 at 2:04 pm Comments are Disabled

Kerry Badminton Association News by Ruth Concannon Killarney sports and leisure centre played hosts to the CPC.ie sponsored Division 1, 3 and 5 Kerry Doubles Championships last Friday night. All six finals were closely contested but none more so than the Division 5 Men’s and Ladies and the Division 1 […]

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Austin Stacks GAA Club News

February 18, 2020 at 1:49 pm Comments are Disabled

ROCK & ROSE VICTORY SOCIAL: The Rock & Rose Victory Social final preparations being made this week ahead of our hugely anticipated Club social this Saturday Feb 22nd at the Rose Hotel and with over 200 tickets now sold its sure to be a night to remember. Anyone still looking […]

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Abbeydorney GAA Club News

February 18, 2020 at 1:41 pm Comments are Disabled

UNDERAGE HURLING TRAINING : Our U10s, U12s and U14s have commenced training for the 2020 season with indoor training at the Kerry Sports Academy at IT Tralee on Sunday afternoons from 4 to 5pm. All players please bring hurley and a bottle of water. SAVE THE DATE : Abbeydorney GAA […]

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Na Gaeil GAA Club News

Na Gaeil GAA Club News

February 18, 2020 at 1:36 pm Comments are Disabled

Introduction:    Na Gaeil senior team were introduced to their new manager Jerome Stack over weekend and he put them through their paces to get some of the cobwebs shifted. We wish Jerome and the team the very best of luck in the season ahead. Intermediate Championship: The draw for the […]

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The cast of 'It's The Real McCoy' rehearsing in Abbeydorney Community Centre on Monday night. Seated are Anna Curtin (Madge Molloy), Peggy O'Halloran (Nora O'Hora), Christine Buckley (Maura Molloy), John Mike Fitzgerald (Martin). At back; Louise O'Connor (Cora O'Hora) and Michael Carroll (Fr McCoy). Photo by Dermot Crean

‘It’s The Real McCoy’ For Abbeydorney Drama Group

February 18, 2020 at 1:21 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’S a busy time for all involved in Abbeydorney Drama Group as they prepare to present their latest production early next month. The drama group has been in existence since 1935 and is still going strong bringing quality plays to the stage in the village. The latest is ‘It’s The […]

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Met Éireann Issues Another Status Yellow Rain Warning For Kerry

Met Éireann Issues Another Status Yellow Rain Warning For Kerry

February 18, 2020 at 12:15 pm Comments are Disabled

HERE we go again. After the horrendous weather we’ve had for nearly two weeks now, there’s no sign of settled conditions returning soon. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Rainfall warning for Kerry, Clare, Connacht, Longford and Donegal this morning for a 24 hour period. Heavy rainfall is expected through […]

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Joe Hennebery of Kerry Hospice Foundation receives a cheque from Radio Kerry's Deirdre Walsh and her daughter Olivia after a fundraiser organised by Deirdre in Listowel in November. Photo by Dermot Crean

Thousands Of Euro Presented To Kerry Hospice From Separate Fundraisers

February 18, 2020 at 11:55 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY Hospice Foundation has been presented with a number of cheques over the past week from separate fundraisers. Last night, Radio Kerry’s Deirdre Walsh was at the Palliative Care Unit to hand over the proceeds from ‘Poetry From The Pulpit’. This was an event held back in November which saw well […]

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IT Tralee Course Nominated For Irish Construction Excellence Award

IT Tralee Course Nominated For Irish Construction Excellence Award

February 18, 2020 at 10:51 am Comments are Disabled

THE Certificate in Building Information Modelling (BIM) with Revit at IT Tralee has been nominated for an Irish Construction Excellence Award in the category “Third Level Course – Postgraduate or CPD.” The Certificate in BIM with Revit is offered as a 4 month (1 semester), 10 ECTS Credit, part-time online […]

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Tom Dillon.

Historian In Residence Appointed By Kerry County Council

February 18, 2020 at 10:12 am Comments are Disabled

LISTOWEL native, Tom Dillon has taken up a position as Historian in Residence with Kerry County Council. This three-month contract position is funded under the Historian in Residence Grant Scheme 2019 as part of the Kerry County Council Decade of Centenaries programme. Mr Dillon will be based at Kerry Library […]

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REPORT: Warriors Overpower Moycullen Ahead Of Local Derby Showdown

REPORT: Warriors Overpower Moycullen Ahead Of Local Derby Showdown

February 18, 2020 at 9:45 am Comments are Disabled

Warriors continued winning ways in Galway at the weekend and now look to the derby on Saturday. Alan Cantwell reports… Garvey’s Tralee Warriors 79 Moycullen 61 Garvey’s Tralee Warriors maintained their position at the top of Men’s Super League by comfortably accounting for Moycullen by 79-61 at the Kingfisher Arena […]

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Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Juvenile/Ladies News

Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Juvenile/Ladies News

February 17, 2020 at 3:19 pm Comments are Disabled

JUVENILE ACADEMY Yes, another storm last  weekend but ”Dennis” didn’t stop the future Kerins O’ Rahilly’s young players from training. Thank you to the parents and children for attending . All ages enjoyed themselves as always under the supervision of our enthusiastic and qualified coaches. There was huge focus on various […]

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St Brendan’s Hurling Club News

St Brendan’s Hurling Club News

February 17, 2020 at 3:14 pm Comments are Disabled

St. Brendan’s Hurling Club/Ardfert gaa lotto draw took place in Curbys Bar. There was no winner of the jackpot of €1,100 and the numbers drawn  were 9, 12, 15 & 17. The lucky dip winners were €75 Eamon Mahony Ballinprior, €40 Elís Gillespie & Triona Brassil, €25 Maurice J Harmon […]

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Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

February 17, 2020 at 3:09 pm Comments are Disabled

MAIN PITCH CLOSED As of 28th January  The Club  Field Committee has closed the pitch until further notice. This decision was taken to preserve the pitch playing surface due to the inclement weather. Hopefully it will not be for long and we will inform you all immediately when it is […]

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St Pats GAA Club News

February 17, 2020 at 3:05 pm Comments are Disabled

Lotto There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 05, 07, 11 & 19. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Kathleen O’Donoghue c/o PJ Higgins, Brian Murphy Curragraigue, Bridget Keane Curraheen, Conor and Noelle c/o Eileen O’Connor and Eileen Scollard c/o O’Shea’s […]

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Catherine Healy from Enable Ireland Kerry Children’s Services with Declan McCann, Aldi Rathass, Tralee’s ‘Charity Champion’.

Enable Ireland Kerry Benefits From Aldi Ireland Community Grants Programme

February 17, 2020 at 3:00 pm Comments are Disabled

ENABLE Ireland Kerry Children’s Services has become the latest charity to benefit from Aldi’s Community Grants programme, receiving a €500 grant from Aldi’s Rathass, Tralee store team. The €500 donation was presented to Catherine Healy from Enable Ireland Kerry Children’s Services by Declan McCann, Aldi Rathass, Tralee’s ‘Charity Champion’. Commenting, […]

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Ardfert GAA Club News

Ardfert GAA Club News

February 17, 2020 at 2:51 pm Comments are Disabled

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP. With training & games for all age groups starting, registration must be completed so that all players are insured to play. Any players from outside the parish wishing to play this year must be registered before 1st March. No registration allowed after this date. Membership fees: Senior players €60. […]

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Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

February 17, 2020 at 2:47 pm Comments are Disabled

Tralee Parnells Hurling and Camogie Club : 2020 Registration Form Registration is now open for the 2020 season and we are encouraging everyone to register online via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVDBTOy6qgRE3XnLzJoPiPdbf7k6GOyquucgQYLKQcHZ2kGg/viewform Tralee Parnells Hurling and Camogie Club : 2020 Registration Form docs.google.com Before registering, membership must be paid via internet banking or make a […]

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At the launch of the 'Think Before You Flush' campaign were, in front; young Iseult and Kate with Aisling Buckley of Irish Water, Anne Marie Fuller and Susan Vickers. at back; Anluan Dunne, Martha Farrell, Patrick Falvey, Mary Dolan, Joan O'Regan,  Mohamed Kareem, Sylvia Thompson and Kevin Power. Photo by Dermot Crean

‘Think Before You Flush’ Campaign Launched In Tralee

February 17, 2020 at 2:17 pm Comments are Disabled

CLEAN Coasts and Irish Water are asking the people of Tralee to “Think Before You Flush”. The Think Before You Flush campaign aims to highlight the problems caused by flushing inappropriate items, such as wipes, down the toilet. This can cause blockages in homes, the wastewater infrastructure or end up […]

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Kerry People Invited To Apply For ‘Pulling With My Parents’ TV Show

Kerry People Invited To Apply For ‘Pulling With My Parents’ TV Show

February 17, 2020 at 12:39 pm Comments are Disabled

‘PULLING With My Parents’ will be back soon on RTÉ2, and the show wants to save young singles from the merry-go-round of bad dates. The show is looking for men and women from Kerry and indeed all over Ireland, who are jaded with swiping, ghosting and disastrous dates, to give […]

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Launching the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Thursday at The Rose Hotel were, seated; Joe Hennebery, Kerry Hospice; Michelle Greaney, MG Coaching and Maura Sullivan, Kerry Hospice. At back; Doreen Moore (past category winner in the 5k), Derek Griffin (Overall winner in the 10 Miler in 2018), Mark Sullivan of The Rose Hotel, Stephen Moore (2019 2nd place overall in the 10 Miler) and Niamh O'Mahony (5k winner for the last two years). Photo by Dermot Crean

10 Miler/5k Race Rescheduled For Two Weeks Time

February 17, 2020 at 12:23 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Tralee 10 Miler and 5k event was one of the sporting events that had to be postponed at the weekend, but it has now been rescheduled for Sunday, March 1. Michelle Greaney of MG Fitness who organised the race made the call to postpone the race on Saturday morning. […]

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Bingo Loco Fun In The Brandon

Bingo Loco Fun In The Brandon

February 17, 2020 at 12:01 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’S RAG week for IT Tralee students this week and there’s no shortage of fun for them to get up to. One major event that’s open to the public as well as students is Bingo Loco in The Brandon on this Tuesday night. It’s the second time in six months […]

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Suzan O'Gara Kerry Rose Centre Coordinator, Anthony O'Gara Executive Chair of the Rose of Tralee International Festival, Michelle Hanafin Marketing and Events Manager Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Anne O'Riordan Co-chair of the Tralee Branch of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind with Puppy in Training Yorkie, SallyAnn Leahy 2019 Kerry Rose, Claire Carmody Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Dara Ó Cinnéide Chairman of the Tralee Branch of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind with his Guide Dog Hanson, Patrick Windle Deputy General Manager Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

Call Goes Out For Applications To Become Kerry Rose 2020

February 16, 2020 at 11:16 am Comments are Disabled

WITH the selection night less than four months away, the search for the Kerry Rose 2020 has begun and current Rose Sally Ann Leahy is encouraging ladies to apply. In preparation for the 2020 Kerry Rose Selection which takes place on Saturday, June 6, in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in […]

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Shirley Shanahan, Tara Lynch and Clodagh Shanahan with Vasco at the 'Puppy Love' Dance in aid of Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind at The Meadowlands Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Lots Of Love For The Puppies At Fundraiser In The Meadowlands

February 16, 2020 at 11:16 am Comments are Disabled

THERE was a fantastic turnout at The Meadowlands Hotel on Friday night for the  Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind (IGDB) Tralee Branch annual dance. Special guests on the evening were a plethora of puppies in training and ambassador dogs who proved a popular attraction, justifying the ‘Puppy Love’ theme for […]

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Roger Harty: An Eye For Calm

Roger Harty: An Eye For Calm

February 16, 2020 at 11:00 am Comments are Disabled

THERE is something special and exciting about writing on a subject that is very topical to the moment. It’s as if the universe has somehow decided that now is the time to write this article. Well the whole talk in Ireland at the moment is all about storms. We have just […]

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