Articles by: Dermot Crean

THE Restore Fenit Diving Boards Campaign (RFDBC) committee believes it is very likely that the decision on the restoration of the diving boards at the bathing slip in Fenit will be announced at a meeting between a delegation from RFDBC and officials from Kerry County Council (KCC) on Monday, April 23. […]

EirGrid, the operator of the national electricity grid launched a major new fund for community groups in North Kerry yesterday. The €70,500 Knockanure Duagh Community Fund has been established by EirGrid to benefit communities close to new infrastructure that it has developed in the area. The company recently completed a […]

THE Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society remembered and honoured all of those who had died in Tralee and North Kerry during famine times in a lecture, which was delivered by Ballyheigue native Bryan McMahon on Tuesday evening. Bryan’s book, ‘The Great Famine in Tralee and North Kerry’, was published in […]

FASHION Designer to the stars Don O’Neill, will return to his culinary past for one night only this July for what promises to be an unforgettable fundraising event in memory of his beloved mother, Mim O’Neill. Don, who trained as a chef before embarking on a stellar fashion career, has […]

PEIL FAOI 6/8/10: On Saturday next, we’ll make our annual visit to our friends at the Legion Club, Killarney. The games will take place at 10.30am and, so, anyone in need of a lift should go to the club at 9.30am. Beidh an-chluichí á n-imirt! PAUL LUCEY RUN: Our inaugural 5/10km Paul Lucey Memorial […]

By Junior Griffin The bell tolled  for the end of another Badminton competitive season last week with the completion of the CPC.IE sponsored mixed leagues over two nights in two separate venues and the playing of the Paddy Sugrue tournaments at the Tralee Sports complex on Sunday last. Before one […]

Mens Results Master Classic No 2 sponsored by Calibration Services 8tht April 1st: Fergus Kelly (11) 41 Points 2nd: Mike Galvin (18) 40 Points 3rd: Austin Hynes (7) 40 Points 4th: John Sexton (18) 40 Points 5th: Mark Leahy (6) 40 Points 6th: Domo Lyne (11) 39 Points Best Gross: […]

TESCO stores in Tralee will host a ‘Great Irish Bake’ to raise funds for their national charity partner, Temple Street on Friday, April 20. In 2017, Tesco stores in Kerry successfully raised €4,250 for the little heroes of Temple Street as part of the Great Irish Bake and are aiming to beat that […]

MINISTER of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin T.D., today welcomed 35 of the world’s top international golf tour operators to Killarney for Fáilte Ireland’s 2018 Golf Ireland Convention, a showcase of the country’s top-class golfing experiences. During their stay in the south-west, the visitors will attend The Rose […]

THE IT Tralee has opened applications for the 1916 Bursary Funding for students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The purpose of this Bursary Funding is to encourage participation and success by students from sections of society that are significantly under-represented in higher education due to socio-economic disadvantage. The South Cluster of Higher Education Institutions […]

FIANNA Fáil TD for Kerry, John Brassil, has strongly criticised the Government after new information compiled by Fianna Fáil reveals there has been a decrease in the number of dedicated traffic corps members in the Kerry Garda Division since 2009. According to their figures, the Kerry Garda Division is down […]

A TRALEE woman is appealing to the public for information after her car was damaged on Brewery Road yesterday. The woman parked her silver Ford Ka car across the road from Kingdom Greyhound Stadium at about 8.30am on Monday morning and went to work. Continued below… When she returned at […]

A TEAM from Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn did the school and town proud in a national schools quiz final at the weekend. One hundred teams of four children competed for national titles in the annual Credit Union Schools Quiz National Final in Dublin’s RDS on Sunday. Having won out Stage 1 […]

THE students of Kerry College of Further Education heard from a number of expert speakers at a Self-Care Day in the college on Monday. The event consisted of a number of industry professionals giving structured workshops to KCFE Applied Social Studies with Psychology students. This event marked the culmination of a […]

THE Kerry team to face Tipperary in the the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship quarter-final this Wednesday at 7pm  in Semple Stadium, Thurles, has been named. The team, captained by Paul O’Shea is as follows; Marc Kelliher — Gleann Fleisce 2. Conor Flannery — Daingean Uí Chúis 3. Kieran O Donoghue — An Leigiún […]

TWO people have died after an accident involving a pony and cart on the Gap of Dunloe. A man and a woman in their 60s, from Arizona in the United States, were fatally injured when the horse and carriage they were travelling in went off the road. They were pronounced […]

Round 2 of The Castleisland Mart Junior premier County League Ballymac V Listowel Emmets Saturday 7th of April 2018 Venue – Ballymac GAA Referee – James Brosnan Ballymac took on Listowel Emmets on Saturday night last in a very heavy playing surface. With both teams losing their opening round games this […]

Fantastic U12 Boys Trip to Croke Park: The under 12 boys and their family and trainers who traveled to Croke Park on Friday the 6th had a fantastic day at HQ. Check out the excellent photos on our social media at https://www.facebook.com/TraleeParnellsHurlingClub/. There is one great photo of the screen in […]

  INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP – Round 2 ​​ We played St Mary’s at home in Round 2 of the Intermediate Championship last evening. The evening remained dry and calm for the duration of the match and the pitch was in good condition considering the heavy rainfall in the previous 48 hours. […]

Seniors: A performance that deserved more saw us come up agonisingly short when going down to Dr Crokes by two points in round 2 of the senior club championship. We made just the one change from our defeat to Austin Stacks last week with Diarmuid O’Sullivan being introduced to the […]

LOTTO There was no winner of our Club Lotto Jackpot on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 10, 14, 19 & 22. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Cathy Hogan Tonevane, Brendan Poff  Lohercannon , C Regan Keel , Marie Fitzgibbon Derrymore East and Ella Fitzgerald c/o Poff Motors. Next […]

CONGRATULATIONS : to Nigel Roche and Mairead Flaherty (above) who got married last Saturday. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together from everyone in Abbeydorney GAA. U12 : Last week’s fixture fell victim to the weather and has been re-scheduled for this Tuesday 10th. In Kilmoyley @ 7.00pm. They are also […]

Senior: Churchill 1-17 Skellig Rangers 3-11 A last minute free from Churchill’s Micheal O’Brien gave Churchill the least they deserved in this highly entertaining Round 2 game from the Junior Premier Championship. The inclement weather of the afternoon cleared up for an hour plus of football and both teams went […]

Seniors    Na Gaeil travelled to Finuge on Sunday to take on the home team in round 2 of the Premier Junior Championship. Unfortunately the game had to be abandoned after twenty minutes in a most distressing manner when two Finuge players collided and were seriously injured. The ambulance had to be […]

JOB MATCH: is back for 2018 – Summer, Part Time & Full Time Employment Opportunities.  With huge success for the last 3 years we are now taking CV’s for Summer, part time and full time employment or a change of employment. Please consider this golden opportunity where you will receive […]

  Good Luck: We wish two former club players, Shane Hayes and Ronan Casey all the best in their new clubs. Shane and Ronan have transferred to clubs in Bandon and Fermoy where they are stationed with An Garda Síochána. We hope you have many happy footballing days there! Meitheal: Sincere […]

GARDAI in Kerry are to conduct an operation this Thursday and Friday to crackdown on seat belt offences. They say the message still isn’t getting through to some people about the necessity in buckling up and how it can prevent serious injuries in a road accident. With the kids back […]

GARDAI are warning bicycle owners to be vigilant after a number of thefts in Tralee and around the county. They say they have noticed a trend that thefts increased around Tralee, especially during the Easter holidays. They are advising people to take precautions and that if your bike is stolen, […]

By Risteárd Ó Fuaráin The Kerry Camogie Team will face Roscommon in the Littlewoods Ireland Division 3 Final after a strong performance against Clare at Tom Healy Park, Abbeydorney on Sunday. Prior to the game, a minute’s silence was observed to remember Oisín Cahill and Darragh Killeen, brother and cousin […]

FÁILTE Ireland, in partnership with the OPW, has today announced a major investment of €2.25 million in the Blasket Centre in Kerry, to enhance the visitor experience at the OPW site. The investment, which forms part of Fáilte Ireland’s strategic partnership with the OPW, will see the development of a new walkway […]