Articles by: Lisa O'Mahony

A NEW table quiz, billed as the ‘Brains of Kerry’ takes place over the coming fortnight. The regional semi-finals with take place at seven different venues across Kerry, including in Tralee, on Thursday, February, 23. The Brandon Hotel will host the Tralee heat at 8.30pm with the same questions asked at each quiz by […]

KERRY County Council held a Civic Reception to honour members of the Defence Forces for their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, on Monday. Members of the permanent Defence Forces and the reserve Defence Forces were welcomed in the council chambers for the occasion, by proposer of the Civic Reception, Councillor Jim […]

TWO members of Tralee Harriers Athletics Club received awards for their achievements this year at two separate awards ceremonies. Rachel Bowler went to Tullamore on Saturday to the Emerald Crystal National Star Awards while Conor Commane collected a Kerry Sports Star Award in Killarney on Friday night. Rachel was chosen as the Juvenile Star […]

KDYS have started recruiting for their new Mentor Project Volunteer Programme, which encourages people to make a difference in a young person’s life. They are looking for people who can spare 2-3 hours per week to dedicate to the mentoring programme. The recruitment drive is focused on finding positive role […]

TREND Micro, a security software with EMEA headquarters in Cork, is looking for Tralee and Kerry students to tell their digital story. The 2017 ‘What’s your story’ video competition which awards  €8,000 in cash prizes, wants students and schools to get creative and share their online experiences using the theme ‘If […]

THE Kerry Diocesan Justice, Peace & Creation Committee is currently looking for volunteers for the GIFT Box Campaign which will come to Manor West Retail Park from 10am to 7pm on March 21/22. The campaign is a unique way to raise awareness about human trafficking and gather knowledge on the issue. The large […]

OVER 700 people attended the third annual Live Life Film Awards, held in the Brandon Hotel on Thursday, February 17. The theme for the event was ‘Make Every Second Count’ and Tralee entrants were among the prizewinners in the three categories. The film competition is held in memory of Donal Walsh […]

THE Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society hosted a seminar to mark the Golden Jubilee of its foundation at Kerry Library on Tuesday, February 14. The very well-attended seminar was chaired by Gerard Lyne, historian and former Keeper of Antiquities at the National Library of Ireland. The four speakers that participated […]

TRANSITION year students of Gaelchoáiste Chiarraí held a fashion show on Wednesday night at the Rose Hotel at 7.30pm, but it also saw a student lose his hair for a great cause. The students walked down the runway in everything from sports wear to Debs dresses and spot prizes were also raffled off […]

CHURCHILL Players Drama Group are preparing for their annual  “Springtime Variety Show 2017”. The Show commences this Friday and Saturday night, February 17 and 18, and both night performances are sold out. However, the Group have decided to do a Matinee on the Saturday afternoon, February 18 at 2.30pm. The Show […]

There was great excitement at Blennerville National School on Wednesday as the children welcomed their grannies and grandads to their school. Grandparents Day is held every year as part of Catholics schools week. It is a celebration of the support and wisdom that grandparents provide all year round. There were two sessions […]

‘FULL Stop’ opened its doors today for the official launch of the bookshop and coffee dock, above the 321 Down Syndrome Charity Shop on High Street. It’s part of the expansion of Down Syndrome Kerry’s services and there’s a team of about 18 volunteers who are excited about the opening […]

A TRANSITION Year student group at Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí are through to the finals of the national art competition, ‘Junk Kouture’. The students designed and created their high fashion outfits out of ‘junk’ with every outfit  unique and one made from 100% recycled materials for the Bank Of Ireland sponsored competition. One group from the […]

THE advanced Wood Technology course in the STEM department of the IT Tralee has created a wonderful bench dedicated to Donal Walsh, in association with CBS The Green. The bench was created as part of a third year project for students currently studying the BSc in Advanced Wood Technology. Anne […]

TRALEE basketball legend, Rick Leonard has been unveiled as the Grand Marshal for the 2017 St Patrick’s Day Parade in Tralee, with the theme: A Celebration of Tralee Sport. Local community groups and organisations, as well as clubs, schools and businesses are invited to take part in what is always […]

THERE was a lot of excitement in Spa National School on Monday at the launch of its upcoming ‘Night at the Dogs’ fundraiser. The school will host the night at the Kingdom Greyhound Track on Saturday March 11, and it promises to be a fantastic family night out. All funds raised […]

ST Vincent de Paul Tralee will hold their first customer appreciation event this year on Valentine’s Day, February 14. The customer appreciation day will begin at 12pm and finish at 4pm. The event will take place in the Saint Vincent de Paul’s Clothes shop, Friary Lane. The society of St Vincent […]

THE hugely popular SciFest is returning to the IT Tralee this May and students from all over the county are invited to enter this year’s competition. Last year was a good one for one Kerry student as Natasha Myers from Killorglin Community College was awarded an Excellence in STEM award, for […]

THE Institute of Technology Tralee has now started taking applications for the position of President of the college. Dr Oliver Murphy’s five year contract is coming to an end and the successful candidate will be taking on the role at a very important time for the college, as it prepares to merge […]

TRALEE Lions Club are holding their annual table quiz at the Meadowlands Hotel, at 8.30pm on Thursday, February 16. All are welcome to come and test their knowledge in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group, Kerry Cork Health Link Bus. All funding comes entirely from sponsorship and fundraising events. The annual table […]

OVER 200 people from all over Munster attended the launch of Caroline McEnery’s book “The Art of Asking the Right Questions” on Thursday night. Causeway native Caroline McEnery is a HR & Employment Law Expert and Managing Director. Her book, ‘The Art of Asking the Right Questions’ is the ‘must […]

DARKNESS into Light Tralee will hold a Quiz Night in Kirbys Brogue Inn at 7.30pm on Thursday, February 16, in aid of Pieta House. Last year, the people of Tralee raised an incredible €45,226 for Pieta House, through the ‘Darkness Into Light’ walk in May. Over 3,000 people took part in the emotional walk […]

THE Revenue Commissioners issued a warning yesterday to the public to be aware of an email scam doing the rounds. Various reports have been received that Tralee people have been getting these emails and the public is being urged not to give out any personal information. “This week the Revenue Commissioners have […]

THE  10th annual Maurice Collins Memorial Vintage Day will take place on Easter Sunday, April 16, on the lands of Gerard McCarthy, Banna West Ardfert. This year, the nominated charities are the Palliative Care, University Hospital Kerry, and Down Syndrome Kerry. It promises to be an action-packed event, kicking off with […]

LOVE Literature week 2017 is currently underway at Presentation Secondary school Tralee which is all about promoting the arts in the school. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Feisty Females in Literature”. The inspiration for this week’s events is the poem “Phenomenal Woman. That’s me” by Poet Maya Angelo. All students heard a recording […]

THERE was great excitement in Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Wednesday as the generations  came together to celebrate the annual Grandparents Day was held in the school hall. The occasion is celebrated every year as part of Catholics School Week. This year, a beautiful prayer service was held in the school, where […]

THEfirst ever Kerry Comic Con is coming to the INEC Killarney on April 1 and 2 and actors behind some of the biggest adventure movies from Hollywood will be attending the event. Guests include John Rhys-Davies from Lord of The Rings, Indiana Jones, and The Shannara Chronicles, and Casper Van […]

‘FULL Stop’ is a newly opened bookshop and coffee dock which will be officially launched on February 14, above the 321 Down Syndrome Charity Shop on High Street. It’s part of the expansion of Down Syndrome Kerry’s services and there’s a team of about 18 volunteers who are excited about the […]

A CROWD gathered at St John’s Park on Monday evening to remember Brother John Conway and his fellow missionaries who were killed with him in a guerrilla attack 40 years ago in Rhodesia. The memorial was held at the monument dedicated to Br John in the estate. Family and friends of Br John opened […]

A TRALEE couple received an amazing reaction after several media appearances in the last week where they got to show off their innovative business. Joanna and Derek Kelly of Digital Greetings, based at HQ Tralee, featured on Today FM’s Dermot and Dave Show on Monday, TV3’s Ireland AM show on Friday morning and on a feature […]