Articles by: Dermot Crean

Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

May 13, 2019 at 5:56 pm Comments are Disabled

Credit Union Co League Div 1 Kerins O’Rahillys 3-13 Rathmore 2-15 In a week of surprises across the sporting spectrum, the biggest surprise of this Round 3 Co League game was that the referee deemed the result to be a draw. O’Rahillys, who welcomed county star David Moran back from […]

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Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

May 13, 2019 at 5:36 pm Comments are Disabled

Division 2 Senior County League Ballymac V Dr Crokes B Sunday 11th of May A sun drenched evening in Ballymac ended in a well deserved 8 point victory for the home side over Dr Crokes B. Ballymac started well with two quick points on the board before Crokes levelled it […]

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John Mitchels GAA Club News

John Mitchels GAA Club News

May 13, 2019 at 5:31 pm Comments are Disabled

U10 BOYS On Wednesday last we played our first set of Go Games with Donncha, Rory, Darragh and Jack playing a great part in the wonderful performances of the teams. We had 2 teams with Luke, David, Cody and Paddy doing great work and getting on a lot of ball […]

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Abbeydorney GAA Club News

Abbeydorney GAA Club News

May 13, 2019 at 5:25 pm Comments are Disabled

FÉILE NA NGAEIL 2019 : An annual tournament comprising of hurling, camogie and handball organised by the GAA. A festival where friendships are forged, communities are bonded and new leaders are unearthed. We last participated in 2014 representing Kerry in Antrim. It was a fantastic experience for our young players […]

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Kerry Fire Service Issues Advice In Wake Of Status Orange Forest Fire Warning

Kerry Fire Service Issues Advice In Wake Of Status Orange Forest Fire Warning

May 13, 2019 at 5:20 pm Comments are Disabled

WITH a forecast of dry weather for the weekend a status Orange warning for forest fires has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine from today, Monday until midday on Friday. Kerry Fire Service is asking the public to be extra vigilant over the next few days […]

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Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

Tralee Parnells GAA Club News

May 13, 2019 at 4:59 pm Comments are Disabled

Club Party 25th of May Ashe Hotel:  We are all looking forward to an excellent night on Saturday the 25th at the Ashe Hotel. Parents and Volunteers from each Tralee Parnells team are now selling tickets for our Launch Night Party. This year see our first competing team of men as […]

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Gardaí Investigate Burglaries In Tralee Area

Gardaí Investigate Burglaries In Tralee Area

May 13, 2019 at 3:07 pm Comments are Disabled

GARDAI are investigating burglaries in Tralee last week. On Wednesday last, the doors of two apartments in Upper Castle Street were kicked in and the properties ransacked, but nothing was taken. It occurred between 7.45pm and 12.30am on Thursday. Gardai are looking for witnesses who may have seen something suspicious […]

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Communion girl Ally Kerins with parents Andrea and Chris, Marie Kelly, Stella Kerins, Amelia Kerins Brian Kerins and Emma Nash at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan's Church on Saturday.  Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: First Holy Communion Day Arrives For Scoil Eoin Pupils

May 13, 2019 at 1:06 pm Comments are Disabled

THERE was beautiful weather on Saturday morning as families arrived for Scoil Eoin’s First Holy Communion Day. Taking place in Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church, three classes of pupils received the sacrament watched by their families in the packed church. The families also had wonderful weather for photographs. Scroll […]

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Tralee Student Wins Apprentice Chef Competition

Tralee Student Wins Apprentice Chef Competition

May 13, 2019 at 11:45 am Comments are Disabled

A TRALEE student has won the South Western Region Final of the 2019  Apprentice Chef competition held at IT Tralee last week. There were 21 students from secondary schools in Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Kerry taking part in the competition sponsored by Flogas Ireland and Failte Ireland last Thursday. After […]

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Events Planned Around Kerry For Biodiversity Week

Events Planned Around Kerry For Biodiversity Week

May 13, 2019 at 11:17 am Comments are Disabled

DO you have an interest in the unique wildlife and biodiversity of Kerry? Would you like to learn more about the different types of bird, animals, insects and other creatures great and small that live with us in the Kingdom? Biodiversity Week is coming next week and offers a range […]

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Kerry Overcome Déise To Reach Munster Final

Kerry Overcome Déise To Reach Munster Final

May 13, 2019 at 10:04 am Comments are Disabled

By Risteárd Ó Fuaráin KERRY travelled to Lemybrien in Waterford on Saturday evening, to face ‘cailíní na nDéise’ in the semi-final of the Munster Junior Camogie Championship. This was a much-fancied Waterford outfit with a panel of 32 players on the evening while Kerry travelled with just 18 players due […]

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Roger Harty: If You’re Explaining You’re Losing

Roger Harty: If You’re Explaining You’re Losing

May 12, 2019 at 12:09 pm Comments are Disabled

THIS is a concept that I came across many years ago and it can be very helpful advice if one knows when and where to use it. Initial examination of this could suggest that it is being rude, but that is not meant to be the case so if I’m […]

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Willie Dennehy, Luke Dennehy, Lesley Denny, Mary Dennehy and Billy Dennehy at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn First Holy Communion Day at St John's Church on Saturday.  Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: First Holy Communion Day For Caherleaheen NS And Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Pupils

May 12, 2019 at 12:02 pm Comments are Disabled

GLORIOUS sunshine greeted families arriving at churches on Saturday morning as pupils from two local schools made their First Holy Communion, In St John’s Church, Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn’s second class pupils received the sacrament watched by their families and staff from the school. Out in the Church of the Immaculate Conception […]

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PHOTOS: Sun Shines For 16th Annual Cycle For Fenit RNLI

PHOTOS: Sun Shines For 16th Annual Cycle For Fenit RNLI

May 12, 2019 at 11:35 am Comments are Disabled

A FINE morning for a cycle. Cyclists set off in the sunshine from O’Donnells Mounthawk on Saturday for the 16th annual Fenit RNLI cycle. There was a 50km route and a new 80km route and all funds raised from the event will go directly to support the Fenit Lifeboat service. […]

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A Tralee Woman Made A Lot Of Money On Winning Streak Last Night

A Tralee Woman Made A Lot Of Money On Winning Streak Last Night

May 12, 2019 at 11:06 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE truck driver Ciara Sheehy won an amazing €52,000 and a holiday on the National Lottery Winning Streak TV game show on RTÉ One on Saturday. Ciara Sheehy from Tralee had great support on the show on Saturday night from boyfriend John and family members. She spoke about her job […]

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Massive Turnout For Darkness Into Light Tralee Event

Massive Turnout For Darkness Into Light Tralee Event

May 11, 2019 at 3:35 pm Comments are Disabled

PEOPLE of all ages got up/stayed up early this morning to take part in the Darkness Into Light Tralee walk for Pieta House. Tralee Bay Wetlands proved the perfect venue and the dry weather also played its part to enhance the atmosphere as thousands of people set off at 4.15am. […]

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Bank Of Ireland ‘Grow Your Business’ Event Later This Month

Bank Of Ireland ‘Grow Your Business’ Event Later This Month

May 11, 2019 at 2:10 pm Comments are Disabled

BANK of Ireland is calling on local hospitality businesses in Kerry to register their interest in attending their ‘Grow Your Business’ event taking place on Monday, May 20, in the Workbench event space in Bank of Ireland, Tralee from 6pm to 7.30pm. As part of its 2019 National Enterprise Programme, […]

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New Book From Local Author To Be Launched At Writers Week

New Book From Local Author To Be Launched At Writers Week

May 11, 2019 at 2:07 pm Comments are Disabled

AWARD-WINNING presenter and locally-based author Anthony Garvey will launch his latest children’s book at 3pm, on Saturday, June, at Listowel Writers’ Week, in the Listowel Community Centre. Aimed at children between 8-12 years of age, ‘Gravespeakers: Louise’  is the final book in his popular six-book series. Set in Tralee, it […]

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Kingdom County Fair To See Thousands Descend On Ballybeggan

Kingdom County Fair To See Thousands Descend On Ballybeggan

May 11, 2019 at 2:05 pm Comments are Disabled

THEY’RE ready for a very special super Sunday in Ballybeggan as the Kingdom County Fair will once again take place. Now in its 71st year, the committee has been working hard to ensure everything goes according to plan with fine weather predicted and something for every member of the family […]

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Family Of Man Last Seen In Tralee Seek Public’s Help

Family Of Man Last Seen In Tralee Seek Public’s Help

May 10, 2019 at 6:28 pm Comments are Disabled

  THE family of a missing man who was last seen in Tralee have appealed for the public’s help. Dan Gerard Sheehy is formerly from Castleisland. He was last seen on Monday, April 29, getting the 6.50am train to Dublin. His family are very worried for his safety. He is […]

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Business Holds Coffee Morning To Support Darkness Into Light Tralee

Business Holds Coffee Morning To Support Darkness Into Light Tralee

May 10, 2019 at 4:47 pm Comments are Disabled

WITH the Darkness Into Light Tralee walk taking place tomorrow, Permanent TSB in Tralee held a coffee morning today to support the event. Chairperson of DIL Tralee, Anne O’Shea and committee members attended the fundraiser in Castle Street where those visiting were treated to tea/coffee and goodies in exchange for […]

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Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin, Leah Nic Ionrachtaigh and Abbie Ní Bhrosnacháin at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí TY Students fashion show at The Rose Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Gaelcholáiste TY Students Hit The Catwalk At Annual Fashion Show

May 10, 2019 at 3:35 pm Comments are Disabled

THE annual Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Transition Year Fashion Show was another great success last night at The Rose Hotel. It’s been going on now for several years as the students take to the catwalk in fashions from numerous local businesses. Mentored by teacher Michelle D’Altúin, the students organise every aspect of […]

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Clodagh Begley (Nano Nagle Award), Kate Lynch (Lee Strand Award) and Cara Segal (Ceist Award) at the Presentation Secondary School annual awards at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Presentation Tralee Students Honoured At End Of Year Awards

May 10, 2019 at 2:28 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’S awards season for schools and on Thursday night, Presentation Secondary School Tralee held a ceremony at Ballyroe Heights Hotel. It’s a night to honour those who have excelled in sport, academia and the arts over the past year and there were a number of awards given out on the […]

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PHOTOS: Schools From All Over Kerry Battle It Out At Geography Quiz In CBS The Green

PHOTOS: Schools From All Over Kerry Battle It Out At Geography Quiz In CBS The Green

May 10, 2019 at 12:55 pm Comments are Disabled

SCHOOLS from all over Kerry had teams taking part in the inaugural Educate.ie Geography Quiz for Junior Cycle Students at CBS the Green on Thursday evening. Over 15 schools across the county took part in what was a very competitive night. The table quiz was organised by the newly formed Kerry […]

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IT Tralee students Corina Van Deventer, Brian Naveen, Elton Asemota with Lisa Fingleton at the Horizons Exhibition at IT Tralee on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Creative Students At IT Tralee Showcase Work At Horizons Exhibition

May 10, 2019 at 11:08 am Comments are Disabled

THE innovative work of IT Tralee students was showcased at the Horizons 2019 exhibition on Thursday evening. It featured the work of all graduates from across the specialisms of Animation, VFX and Motion Design, Music Technology, TV Radio and New Media, Creative Writing for Digital Media, Computing, and Information Systems […]

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Cycling Enthusiasts To Take On Scenic ‘Valley 70’ Next Month

Cycling Enthusiasts To Take On Scenic ‘Valley 70’ Next Month

May 10, 2019 at 10:24 am Comments are Disabled

FOLLOWING a successful event last year, which hosted 250 cyclists from across Kerry, the Valley 70 returns for 2019 with a new date and an additional short, flat route. Launched this week by members of Kilcummin’s Intermediate All Ireland Winning Team – the Valley 70 will take place on Sunday, […]

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Outside Connie Foxes at The Imperial Hotel were Duty Manager Peter Beyer, Olive Sheehan of The Imperial Hotel and General Manager of The Imperial Hotel, Derek Carroll. Photo by Dermot Crean

Sponsored: Superb Food And A Warm Welcome Awaits At Connie Foxes Bar & Steakhouse

May 9, 2019 at 5:32 pm 1 comment

FANCY going somewhere new for a bite to eat this weekend? Then you really should check out the new bar and steakhouse in the familiar location of The Imperial Hotel on Denny Street, as Connie Foxes has just opened to to provide something fresh and exciting for diners. General Manager […]

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Pauline Campion (second left) accepts the keys of her new Hyundai Kona, from CEO of Cara Credit Union Pa Laide. Also included, from left; Marcus O'Shea of Adams Of Tralee, Liam Shannon of Adams, Suzanne Ennis of Cara Credit Union and John Moloney (Pauline's husband). Photo by Dermot Crean

Pauline Drives Away With New Car Thanks To Cara Credit Union

May 9, 2019 at 4:05 pm Comments are Disabled

A TRALEE resident was delighted to accept a brand new Hyundai Kona as the latest winner of the Cara Credit Union Members Car Draw. Pauline Campion, originally from Dublin, but living in town for the past 28 years, accepted the keys from CEO of Cara Credit Union, Pa Laide, on […]

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Gardaí Arrest Four Men In ‘Day Of Action’ In Cahersiveen

Gardaí Arrest Four Men In ‘Day Of Action’ In Cahersiveen

May 9, 2019 at 1:59 pm Comments are Disabled

GARDAI have arrested and charged four men (late teens and early 20s) following the seizure of approximately €500 of suspected cocaine, cannabis and controlled drugs (pending analysis) as part on an Operation Thor Day of Action in Caherciveen. As part of an Operation Thor Day of Action, six searches were carried […]

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Scoil Eoin Takes Part In Creative Schools Project

Scoil Eoin Takes Part In Creative Schools Project

May 9, 2019 at 1:51 pm Comments are Disabled

SCOIL Eoin in Tralee is one of 150 schools chosen from approximately 400 applications to take part in the Creative Schools pilot project. This initiative aims to put arts and creativity at the heart of children and young people’s lives by developing arts and creativity in schools. Faha National School, Fybough […]

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