Articles by: Dermot Crean

Aidan To Be A Cultural Ambassador For Kerry In September

Aidan To Be A Cultural Ambassador For Kerry In September

August 6, 2017 at 11:51 am Comments are Disabled

THE  ‘Dancing with the Stars’ champion, Aidan O’Mahony, has found his inner rhythm once more as Kerry’s Local Culture Night Ambassador. The Garda from Rathmore who is bases in Tralee will represent his home county as an ambassador promoting the arts on Friday, September 22 as Culture Night takes place […]

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The Abbey Inn Is 50 Next Year And A Book Is In The Pipeline

The Abbey Inn Is 50 Next Year And A Book Is In The Pipeline

August 5, 2017 at 10:44 am 1 comment

THIS has to be the most hotly anticipated book of 2018 in Tralee! A native of the town is collaborating with the Leane family to produce a history of the most iconic music bar in Kerry, The Abbey Inn, in time for the 50th anniversary of its opening next June. […]

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Kerry star Jack Savage with cousins Elliot and Taylor Savage  at Kerins O'Rahillys GAA Club summer camp on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Kerry Stars Drop Into Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Summer Camp

August 5, 2017 at 10:43 am Comments are Disabled

IT was a fantastic week of fun at Kerins O’Rahillys as around 160 kids attended their annual summer camp at Ballyrickard. The club ran from 10am to 2pm from Monday to Friday and cost just €25 which was great value as the kids learnt new skills and met new friends. […]

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Young players at the Ballymacelligott GAA Cúl Camp on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Great Fun At Ballymacelligott GAA Cúl Camp

August 5, 2017 at 10:43 am Comments are Disabled

THE weather held for the main part this week as a huge number of kids ranging in ages from five to 13 took part in the Ballymacelligott GAA Club Cúl Camp. “I thought it would be a washout today but it’s fine now,” said head coach, Lorraine Scanlon of Knocknagoshel […]

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Bishop To Celebrate Mass To Mark Austin Stacks GAA Centenary

Bishop To Celebrate Mass To Mark Austin Stacks GAA Centenary

August 5, 2017 at 10:42 am Comments are Disabled

BISHOP Ray Browne will  celebrate a Centenary  Mass at the Austin Stack’s Club in Connolly Park on this Tuesday evening at 7pm. Following  the Mass  the Bishop will  bless the Nun’s field.   It is fitting that the blessing will be performed by Bishop Ray Browne as  the field was part […]

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Know Your Rights: Cycle To Work Scheme

Know Your Rights: Cycle To Work Scheme

August 5, 2017 at 10:41 am Comments are Disabled

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I bought a bike under the Cycle to Work tax scheme in December 2013. The bike was stolen last week. Can I use the scheme again when I buy […]

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McCann At The Movies: ‘Dunkirk’ Is One Of The Year’s Best

McCann At The Movies: ‘Dunkirk’ Is One Of The Year’s Best

August 5, 2017 at 10:41 am Comments are Disabled

Our movie guy, John McCann, says believe the hype about Dunkirk  because it’s a stunning film… With every movie theater showing trailers for Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk since about January of this year, to claim that this was one of the most anticipated movies of the year would be a huge […]

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‘Willy Wonka’ To Get Open Air Screening In Lixnaw

‘Willy Wonka’ To Get Open Air Screening In Lixnaw

August 4, 2017 at 4:46 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’S back! The Summer Open Air Cinema season continues next Friday and this time it’s heading to Lixnaw with a classic normally associated with Christmas. Presented by Kerry Film Festival in association with Lixnaw Summer Festival, ‘Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory’ will be shown at Lixnaw GAA pitch at 10pm. […]

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WATCH: Surfing In An Amazing Cave In Ballybunion

WATCH: Surfing In An Amazing Cave In Ballybunion

August 4, 2017 at 4:09 pm 2 comments

THIS video (below) of surfing in a Ballybunion cave has been viewed thousands of times since it was uploaded yesterday to YouTube. Paul Deering and his friends headed down to Kerry in the hope of finding some waves at the popular surfing beach in Ballybunion. “However it was flat so […]

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Taxi Drivers No Longer Using Rank At Tesco/Boots

Taxi Drivers No Longer Using Rank At Tesco/Boots

August 4, 2017 at 3:21 pm 2 comments

TRALEE taxi drivers met on Wednesday night and said they will move back into The Mall on November 21 when works are completed and will no longer use the new rank at Boots/Tesco from today (Friday). Terry Boyle, chairperson of Tralee Taxi Association, said the current parking byelaws state that […]

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A titanic tussle at the Cúl Camp at Churchill GAA on Thursday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Huge Numbers Enjoy Cúl Camp At Churchill GAA

August 4, 2017 at 10:09 am Comments are Disabled

IT’S been a very busy week over in Churchill as youngsters took part in the summer Cúl Camp. Under the guidance of head coach Gavin O’Shea of Dr Crokes, the kids, ranging in ages from five to 13 thoroughly enjoyed the week. There was a huge turnout too with around […]

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Noírín Lynch accepting a presentation of photography of special moments of Noírín performing with the National Folk Theatre. On behalf of all the board members and staff at Siamsa Tíre, the presentation was made by (L-R) Artistic Director Jonathan Kelliher; Anne O’Donnell, Training & Development Officer & Joe Leonard, outgoing Chair of Siamsa Tíre.

Nóirín Retires From Siamsa Board While Joe Steps Down As Chairperson

August 4, 2017 at 10:09 am Comments are Disabled

IT’S changing times on the board of directors of Siamsa Tire, as one long running member has retired while another is stepping down from his role as Chairperson. Company Secretary since 2005, Noírín Lynch retired from the Board following 12 years of service with Louise Donlon now the incoming Company […]

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at the Tri Kingdom Come Triathlon in Fenit on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Six Things To Do Around Tralee This Bank Holiday Weekend

August 4, 2017 at 10:08 am Comments are Disabled

It’s the weekend and it’s a long one. Hallelujah! The weather is set to be mixed but that won’t stop you from getting up to all sorts. Here’s a few suggestions on what to do… Saturday 1. Watch the triathletes… Fenit is going to be packed this Saturday afternoon as […]

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President Tralee Chamber Alliance  and Rotarian, Garth Arnold District Governor Rotary Ireland , David Slattery Rotarian, Graham Borley President Tralee Rotary Club and Pierce Wall President Elect Tralee Rotary Club on Tuesday at the Imperial Hotel.

Top Rotarian Tells Tralee Members Of Good Work Being Done Internationally

August 4, 2017 at 10:08 am Comments are Disabled

THE District Governor of Rotary Ireland Garth Arnold was in Tralee on Tuesday where he met local Rotary Club members. He was present at The Imperial Hotel to let them know of the great work being done internationally by Rotarian’s to eradicate Polio. President of  Tralee Chamber Alliance and Rotarian, […]

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Martin Ferris.

Ferris Says He Has Never Had A Bar Tab In The Dáil

August 4, 2017 at 10:06 am Comments are Disabled

MARTIN Ferris TD has confirmed that he is not one of the TDs that has left an unpaid bar tab, after a number of queries about the issue from constituents. The Houses of the Oireachtas report has revealed this week there are unpaid tabs at the Dáil bar and restaurant […]

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Kerry Junior Team Announced For All-Ireland Final

Kerry Junior Team Announced For All-Ireland Final

August 3, 2017 at 8:22 pm Comments are Disabled

There’s one change on the Kerry Junior Football Team to play Meath in the All Ireland Junior Football Final at O’Moore Park Portlaoise on Saturday (3pm) from the side which defeated Leitrim in the semi-final. Under 21 Captain Brian Sugrue comes into the defence in place of  Michael Foley.   […]

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Diarmuid O'Connor is in midfield for the clash with Louth.

Here’s The Kerry Minor Team To Face Louth

August 3, 2017 at 8:16 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Kerry Minor Football Team to play Louth in the Electric Ireland GAA All Ireland Minor Championship Quarter Final at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise on Saturday next is unchanged from the side that defeated Clare in the Munster Final. Diarmuid O’Connor of Na Gaeil is again at midfield while on the […]

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PHOTOS: The Barriers Come Down On The Mall And It’s Coming On Well

PHOTOS: The Barriers Come Down On The Mall And It’s Coming On Well

August 3, 2017 at 5:59 pm Comments are Disabled

SOME of the barriers lining both sides of The Mall came down this week and the first thing you notice is how much space there is! The barriers came down from Costa Coffee/Penneys down as far as Elverys/Easons and  while it’s far from the finished article, it looks really impressive, […]

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Afternoon Tea For Jack & Jill Foundation At The Rose Hotel

Afternoon Tea For Jack & Jill Foundation At The Rose Hotel

August 3, 2017 at 5:24 pm Comments are Disabled

THIS Saturday sees a special event at The Rose Hotel to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation. Afternoon tea will be served from 2.30pm to 4pm in the beautiful Rose Room and guests can experience delicious food created by Executive Head Chef, Odran Lucey and his […]

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Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English T.D. (front second from left) launching the Tralee Town Centre Health Check report with, front from left; Mayor Of Tralee, Norma Foley, Director of Services at Kerry County Council, Michael Scannell and Mayor of Kerry, John Sheahan. Included at back are, Cllr Sam Locke, Senator Paul Coughlan, TJ O'Mahony, Kerry County Council, Noreen O'Mahony, Kerry County Council, Minister Brendan Griffin, Alison Harvey, Heritage Council, Kieran Ruttledge, Tralee Chamber Alliance, Emma Collins (graphic designer), Darren Burke, Kerry County Council, Martha Farrell, IT Tralee, Declan O'Malley, Kerry County Council. Photo by Dermot Crean

Survey Reveals Shoppers And Businesses Views On Tralee

August 3, 2017 at 3:30 pm 1 comment

WE’VE got great cafes and restaurants, but not enough parking. We feel safe by day but not as much by night. We have a very good standard of service in shops, but more to do when it comes to the range of events on in Tralee. These were some of […]

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Ayesha Quane, Phena Mulligan, Katie Lehane, Catherine O'Halloran, Yasmin Gardezi at the Woodies Fundraising Table Quiz in O'Donnell's Mounthawk on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Good Turnout For Woodie’s Tralee Fundraising Table Quiz

August 3, 2017 at 9:46 am Comments are Disabled

THERE was a good turnout for a fundraising table quiz held in O’Donnells Mounthawk on Wednesday night. It’s all part of a fundraising campaign by Woodies Tralee who are fundraising for four children’s charities — Make-A-Wish; Temple Street; Jack and Jill and Act for Meningitis. Continued below… Woodies Tralee Manager, Tadhg […]

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PREVIEW: Will Ballyduff Or Causeway Advance To Semi-Finals?

PREVIEW: Will Ballyduff Or Causeway Advance To Semi-Finals?

August 3, 2017 at 9:46 am Comments are Disabled

It’s getting down to the business end of the Garveys Supervalu Kerry Senior Hurling Championship and Mike O’Halloran looks at Sunday’s Round 3 tie between Causeway and near neighbours Ballyduff (2pm) at Austin Stack Park… Causeway overcame a gallant under strength Crotta O’Neill’s in the last round. They made hard […]

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SPONSORED: Fishing Tackle Sale A Must For Anglers

SPONSORED: Fishing Tackle Sale A Must For Anglers

August 3, 2017 at 9:45 am 1 comment

IF you’re into your angling, then a sale at a store in Tralee at the weekend is the place for you. Alan Griffin of Weekend Superstore in Lower Clash Industrial Estate (located between Bolger Fabrication and Total Cleaning Supplies) is having a sale where you can get great deals on a […]

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‘Purple Flag’ Judges Impressed With Tralee During Visit

‘Purple Flag’ Judges Impressed With Tralee During Visit

August 2, 2017 at 6:36 pm Comments are Disabled

THE judges who were in Tralee last weekend were very impressed with the town and what it has to offer which augurs well for the prospect of being awarded Purple Flag status later this year says Tralee Chamber Alliance. The aim of the Purple Flag is to increase footfall into […]

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Nathan Wins Best Dressed Man At Galway Races

Nathan Wins Best Dressed Man At Galway Races

August 2, 2017 at 5:49 pm Comments are Disabled

A TRALEE man was deemed the Best Dressed Man at the Galway Races this afternoon. Nathan McDonnell of Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre made the shortlist wearing a Ted Baker checksuit purchased in Ryle Menswear of Ashe Street, Tralee. He was then announced as winner of the big prize, which […]

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Tralee Gardaí To Hold Open Day At John Mitchels GAA Grounds During Festival

Tralee Gardaí To Hold Open Day At John Mitchels GAA Grounds During Festival

August 2, 2017 at 4:45 pm Comments are Disabled

AN Garda Síochána, Tralee are hoping for a great turnout from the public at their open day  which takes place during the Rose of Tralee Festival. The John Mitchel’s GAA Complex at Ballyseedy will be the venue on Saturday, August 19 for the event which will run from 12pm to 4pm […]

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Renowned Beauty Blogger To Give Masterclass At CH The Mall

Renowned Beauty Blogger To Give Masterclass At CH The Mall

August 2, 2017 at 3:49 pm Comments are Disabled

CH Chemists in The Mall is set to host a make-up masterclass with a well-known beauty blogger this weekend. Sinead Kavanagh has The Beautiful Truth website and Facebook page which contains tips and advice on all things beauty-related. Sinead is promising to take your look ‘from dull to daring’ so […]

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Here’s How Many Single Men And Women Are In Tralee And Beyond

Here’s How Many Single Men And Women Are In Tralee And Beyond

August 2, 2017 at 2:48 pm 1 comment

THE stats from Census 2016 keep on coming and the latest information released from the Central Statistics Office relates to households. Among the statistics are the number of single males and females over the age of 15 in the county. In Kerry, 38% of the people in the county over the […]

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Top Kerry Entertainer To Tinkle Ivories In The Ashe This Sunday

Top Kerry Entertainer To Tinkle Ivories In The Ashe This Sunday

August 2, 2017 at 11:22 am Comments are Disabled

AFTER his last sellout performance, Kerry’s No 1 entertainer, Jack Patrick Healy, is set to return to Alfie’s at The Ashe Hotel this August Bank Holiday Weekend for what promises to be another jam packed evening of top class musical entertainment. Food will be served until 9pm and their Hot […]

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Zoe’s World: Take The ‘Glass Is Half Full’ Approach

Zoe’s World: Take The ‘Glass Is Half Full’ Approach

August 2, 2017 at 11:14 am 1 comment

I WOULD like to think that I have a positive streak. More on that line, I would like to believe that we all have a positive streak. Sometimes though, it just happens that that streak seems to be buried a little deeper in some people than others. Now let me […]

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