Articles by: Dermot Crean

MR Brendan Griffin TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport launched the Kerry Education and Training Board’s Education and Training Strategy 2018-2022 at Kerry ETB’s Cappanalea Outdoor and Education Training Centre on Friday morning. Kerry ETB was established on July 1st 2013 and the development […]

THE annual Kerry College of Further Education Open Day on Thursday was a resounding success with an attendance of over 850 guests on the day. People flocked from all over Kerry, West Limerick and beyond seeking an opportunity to view the college and speak with Programme Co-ordinators about the ever […]

A NEW book containing contributions from famous people is in the shops now with proceeds from sales going to Kerry Cancer Support Group. Football legend Mick O’Dwyer, cyclist Sean Kelly, television personalities Mike Murphy and Oliver Callan all contribute while there is original poetry from our poet laureate Paula Meehan, […]

FIVE speakers from all over Ireland were present at this year’s International Women’s Day event, in The Brehon Hotel Killarney on Thursday, organised by the Kerry Businesswomen’s Network. The event was MD’d by Fiona Stack, General Manager of Radio Kerry and there was a large crowd in attendance for the […]

IT’S a huge day tomorrow for Tralee CBS as they will aim to bring the coveted Corn Uí Mhuirí back to The Green on Saturday. They take on Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne in Munster Schools “A”  Senior Football Final at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney at 1 pm and it should be a […]

THERE are thousands of stories behind why people get on their bikes in July and take part in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. Michael Healy’s is just one. The 63 year old from Tralee, who works in Dan Healy’s Butchers at St Brendan’s Park, will take part in his fourth cycle […]

It’s the weekend before the St Patrick’s festivities but there’s still a lot to do in Tralee and beyond… Friday 1. Opera comes to town…   Irish National Opera brings Thomas Adés darkly comic opera, Powder Her Face to Siamsa Tíre. The work has been hailed as “a modern classic” by […]

Time is running out to get that wonderful gift for mammy, so if you’re stuck for ideas have a look here… 1. CH has it all… CH Tralee have suggested some great gifts that mom would love on Sunday. First up is the Lancome La Vie est Belle EDP 50ml […]

THE Low Pay Commission is to meet in the Institute of Technology Tralee (North Campus) on March 14-15. The meeting is an excellent opportunity for employees and employers to get across their perspective and views on the minimum wage. The Commission, whose members include local woman Caroline McEnery of The […]

GARVEY’S Supervalu Tralee has won another national award. The Rock Street business was named Retail Business of the Year (> 3 units) at the inaugural Irish SME Business Awards held on Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin. The awards ceremony celebrated the hard work and determination of the best […]

A NEW Musician in Residence, Ian Wilson, takes up his position as resident artist supported through the Arts Office at Kerry County Council and The Arts Council. The residency is further supported by the National Parks and Wildlife Services, Trustees of Muckross, and Creative Ireland. Ian, a native of Belfast, […]

KERRY Hospice Foundation received another big contribution on Wednesday thanks to a Killarney hotel. The Scally Family, proprietors of the Great Southern Killarney, celebrated the reopening of the hotel on Saturday, January 27, with a Charity Vintage Afternoon party which saw 200 guests arrive in their finery to be a […]

AN Easter Tea Party in the Ashe Hotel and a Kids Fun Run will form the highlights of the upcoming Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival. The Under 12’s Kids Fun Run in Tralee Town Park takes place on Saturday, March 31 with a warm up with some Zumba with Linda Flanagan, […]

A TWO-DAY seminar titled ‘Dance and Health Event’ will take place at Siamsa Tíre next month on the relevance of dance to healthcare and well-being. The event, on  April 26/27, will bring together dance artists, healthcare professionals and service users to explore the possibilities for dance in healthcare. “We need to […]

KERRY County Council will repair the sea wall between Cockleshell Road and the Spa if the OPW does not fund the repairs after the damage caused by a storm back in January. Storm Eleanor caused damage to a popular part of the North Kerry Way just outside Tralee, which was used […]

A CHEF and popular food and fashion blogger, originally from Kerry but living in London, will give her mum the best Mother’s Day present ever this Saturday by appearing on the National Lottery Winning Streak game show on RTE One this Saturday on her behalf. Miriam O’Sullivan, who lives in […]

RECOVERY Haven Kerry is calling on quiz buffs to put their brain power to the test this Friday night, March 9th when the charity hosts a fundraising quiz at O’Riada’s Bar in Ballymacelligot. The purpose of the event is to help raise vital funds for the busy cancer support house, […]

IT was another great night for Tralee Boxing Club as John and Mike McCarthy returned home as Munster Boxing Champions in the wee hours of the morning from Waterford. John McCarthy (Y1 48kg) outboxed Dean O’Brien of Charleville BC winning all three rounds comfortably. Mike McCarthy (Y1 50kg)  boxed James  […]

MICHAEL McCarthy from Ardfert has said he would love to take part in this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, but he can’t because he has Multiple Sclerosis and is confined to a wheelchair. Full of life and positivity, he is client of Baile Mhuire Day Care Centre for Older […]

KERRY College of Further Education (KCFE) had the official launch of its 2018/19 Prospectus at the College Campus Restaurant on Tuesday, attended by over 40 industry representatives. Guest of honour to launch the Prospectus was former Kerry GAA star Aidan O’Mahony. The launch came ahead of the college’s open day […]

A TOP beauty blogger will visit CH Chemists in Tralee later this month for a make-up masterclass. Grace Mongey is a 29 year old mum of one from Tallaght who has become enormously popular through her Faces By Grace blog on social media. She has over 75,000 likes for her […]

HE’S Kerry’s most loved GAA figure so it’s not before time that Kerry County Council has decided to honour Mick O’Dwyer with a civic reception. The reception will be hosted by the Council and held in the Council Chambers, County Buildings, Tralee on Monday next, March 12, at 1.30pm. Mick […]

A FAMILIAR voice will soon return to the airwaves in the Kingdom when John Drummey, joins the  Radio Kerry Sports Team. He will anchor sports bulletins on Wednesdays and Thursdays in place of Gary O’Sullivan who has decided to take a step back from a full-time role with the station. John […]

FIRST a 4pm throw-in, now it won’t be shown live on terrestrial TV. Fans of Kerry football face a late journey home from Croke Park on Sunday evening, while many others who choose to stay at home won’t be able to see the game against Dublin live as Eir Sport […]

Even though it’s  an indoor sport,  the snow fall of last week certainly  put paid to the sport of badminton  as well as most of the  other sports last weekend  as travelling was just out of the question  and the health and safety  of all participants must always be the […]

The Austin Stack Club Juvenile Notes     Club Aibhistín de Staic PARÁID LAE ‘LE PÁDRAIG: The Tralee St Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday March 17th commencing at the roundabout entrance to The Rose Hotel and ending in The Square i lár an bhaile. Please note that there will be new starting and finishing points for the parade. We will have some […]

REGISTRATION NIGHT – RESCHEDULED : Jackie Treanor and Michelle O’Carroll, Club Registrars, will hold a Registration Night for all age groups, this Thursday evening, 8th March from 7.30pm – 8.30pm in the Complex. COSTS :- ADULT (Over 18) : €60, JUVENILE (9 – 18) : €25, ACADEMY (U6/U8) : €15. ALL PLAYERS […]

THERE is a huge crowd expected this Sunday in The Rose Hotel for the second annual Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards 2018. Organised by Margaret Kissane, publisher of Connect Magazine, the Awards will both celebrate and recognize the enormous talent and success of the hair and beauty industry in […]

THE Kerry College of Further Education, (KCFE), based in Clash, Tralee is holding its annual Open Day on this Thursday, March 8 from 9.30am to 2pm and again from 4.30pm to 7pm. Course Co-ordinators will be on hand during the day to answer any questions you may have on specific […]

A CHARITY event in Ballybunion is seeking participants to help raise funds for Nano Nagle School in Listowel and Kerry Parents and Friends. Organised by Ballybunion Health and Leisure Centre and sponsored by The Coast Cafe, the event will see people take turns on the hydrobikes in the pool over […]