Articles by: Dermot Crean

THE Kerry Association London has officially launched their search for the next Kerry Person of the Year. A special committee has been set up to evaluate individuals that have excelled in their support of their local Irish community. However, they are still urging the public to submit their own nominations […]

THE Kerry football stars turned out in force on Friday night for the Boylesports Kerry GAA Night of Champions. Marc O Se, Kieran Donaghy, Mark Griffin and Kerry boss Eamon Fitzmaurice were just some of the familiar faces there on the night as the rain stopped and hundreds enjoyed the facilities […]

By John Lyons ENGLISH director Gareth Edwards has wanted to be a filmmaker since he was a child. Like most cinema lovers who dream of one day making their own films, Gareth realised that if he wanted to make a film, he was going to have to pick up a camera […]

MY father used to say that “the thing about common sense is that they gave it the wrong name!” Then he’d go on to say “because it’s not really that common at all.” He’d walk away and give a big laugh. Connecting with our senses is absolutely necessary for our […]

THE estimated 175,000 Netflix users in Ireland, many in Kerry, are been warned about the threat of a major phishing scam which has been identified by IT Security company, Smarttech.ie. The phishing scam comes in the form of a “fake message” on the users screen requesting the customer to click on […]

Click on above ad for great offers O’Donnell’s Restaurant And Bar Mounthawk IRISH summers, eh? I had great intentions of going somewhere else on Friday to do my weekly review but the weather had other plans for me. So with my wipers working frantically to prevent me from ploughing into the car in […]

BALLYHEIGUE man, John Brassil was elected first Cathaoirleach of the newly elected Kerry County Council this  morning. Tralee Electoral Area’s, Pa Daly, Sam Locke and Graham Spring were just three of 14 new councillors who arrived to take their  seats in the new-look 33 seat authority at Rathass. Two councillors were proposed for […]

Danielle Courtney talks to Declan Dowling of the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium about the ‘Night of Champions’ this Friday night, as well as getting the lowdown from Melanie Harty on the Taste of Kerry event in Manor West and the Tom Naughton Memorial Cup charity soccer match taking place tonight (Friday). Camera: Ryan […]

Click ad above to see great offers IT emerged this week that Fenit and Banna have retained their Blue Flag status for another year – not that we can enjoy them in this weather! This will come as no surprise to anyone who spent their childhoods at these beaches playing in the sand dunes, […]

TWO Tralee companies will take part in a Cork city food forum later this month. Guy Hulbert of Hulberts Fine Foods, based in The Anchorage, Tralee who sells vegetarian pate and Melanie Harty of Hartys jellies and jams will take part in the Cork and Kerry Food Forum which takes place in City […]

THANK you all so much for the great response to last week’s article about untrained running coaches. This week I am going to stick to the Topic of ‘Running’ for runners. It is essential to have core stability to maximize performance and prevent Injury. The core of your body is where […]

THREE new jobs have been created in Debenhams with the introduction of a new make-up products stand. The new Urban Decay stand was launched on Wednesday with Tralee ladies, Manager Brid Long, Deputy Manager Emma Houlihan and Shannon Lonergan offering expert advice to customers. “The new Urban Decay counter will […]

THE Kerry Hospice members and its volunteers will be out in force all over town on Friday and Saturday for their annual Sunflower Days fundraiser. “We’re asking people to give their support and contribute a little,” said Chairman of the Tralee Branch of Kerry Hospice, Dan Galvin. It’s all  for […]

IF you’ve been driving down Denny Street lately, you’ll have seen some work being carried out on the wall at the entrance to the Town Park. This is because the Council is constructing a new and improved access for wheelchair users which should be completed in the next fortnight. The old entrance had […]

A NEW Community First Responder scheme has been planned for Ardfert and surrounding areas. The scheme, which will provide medical assistance to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrests, strokes, choking and heart attacks – until the arrival of an ambulance, will be run by local volunteers. The group will also have […]

  Click on above advert for great offers THE Cromane Peninsula was included in the Lonely Planet’s Top 50 Secret Spots in Europe yesterday, one of just two Irish inclusions in the list along with The Gravediggers Pub in Dublin. It got us thinking here in TraleeToday.ie about our own hidden […]

  KERRY Islamic Outreach Society is organising their second annual Islamic Cultural Exhibition at Brandon Hotel on Saturday, June 21 from 11am-5pm. This is a event for the whole community in order meet other minorities. There will be gift bags, calligraphy, artefacts, tours and more. Since its establishment in middle of 2013, Kerry […]

“I have nothing to wear!” We have all said those words at one time or another and some of us have said them a lot more than others. How do we avoid uttering these words of desperation? The solution is actually quite simple, you need to invest in some wardrobe […]

AND so it begins. Hundreds of Tralee teenagers began the Leaving Cert and Junior Cert exams today, so TraleeToday.ie’s Ryan Higgins and Oscar Brophy went downtown to ask some students how the first English paper went… See video… 

IF you’re feeling energetic this weekend then you may be interested in a fundraising climb taking place this Sunday. The third annual charity ‘Climb to Remember’ takes place on Sunday, June 8 and will see people from all over Munster rise to the challenge of climbing Ireland’s highest peak, Carrauntoohil, […]

By Ryan Higgins WHILE Monday’s ‘Game Of Thrones’ has become infamous for the horrific climax of the fight between The Mountain and The Viper,  for one Tralee man the beginning of the episode was the highlight. Local actor, Tim Landers, was thrilled on Monday night as Episode 8 of Game of Thrones aired […]

THE parish of Kilmoyley was abuzz last Sunday when the local GAA club held its first fun long puck competition. Kilmoyley, which is steeped in hurling, invited teams from all ages and genders to take part. The focus was the winning of the Patie O’Hara Memorial shield in honour of […]

Going on holidays? Let Mary prepare you for looking heavenly on the beach BEFORE you start packing I suggest some personal preparation! First make an appointment for waxing approximately 10 days before your departure date. This way you won’t have to worry about it while you are away. Be brave […]

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP We are away to Ardfert in Round 2 June 21st. Div 1 Junior Co. League Rd 1 Date TBC John Mitchels v Kilcummin T.B.C. Rd 2Date T.B.C. Rathmore v John Mitchels Rd 3 Fri May 23 Lost to Kerins O’Rahillys. Rd 4Fri May 30 John Mitchels v Austin […]

THERE was bad news in Tralee this morning with the announcement that Altobridge, located at Kerry Technology Park, has entered receivership and 45 people have lost their jobs. The international technology company which was founded in 2002 by Mike Fitzgerald employed 130 people worldwide. Mr Jim Luby of McStay Luby Chartered Accountants […]

Fixtures Another busy week for Tralee Parnells. The girls u12s played Killarney in Glenflesk, the boys under 12s hosted the under 12 blitz, the 11s played at home to Crotta, the 8s played in the second of 2 Ballyduff blitzes, with the 6s on an outing to Abbeydorney. Camogie Our […]

Lotto There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €10,800. The numbers drawn were 09, 11, 19 & 22. The five €30 consolation prizes went to Roisin Sugrue c/o Tony Casey; John Bowler, Blennerville; Larry Byrne, Caherslee; Tom Stack c/o Paddy Sullivan & Nancy McCarthy, Derrymore West. This week’s […]

IT was a glorious morning at the ITT grounds at Dromtacker on Saturday  as over 300 cyclists set off on the Kingdom Sportive Alliance Tour of Kerry. They came from all over Kerry and far beyond to take part in the three day event which is now in its second […]

LOTTO Results of lotto draw held at Glenduff House 26/5/14. Numbers drawn 8, 10, 21, 28, there was no winner. Lucky dips 1. Jack O’Shea, Chutehall 2. John Rice, Shanavalla (annual ticket ) 3. M Herlihy, Ballymac (annual ticket) 4. Joseph Leen, Kilquane 5. Mike Coggins, Chutehall. Seller Maurice Leen. […]

Austin Stacks prevailed on a wet and breezy day in Frank Sheehy Park, Listowel, against a Feale Rangers side who threw in the towel in the closing stages as Dermot Crean reports  Feale Rangers 0-9 Austin Stacks 0-14 THOSE seeking to know if Stacks have the credentials to be title contenders […]