Entertainment

MAKE magical Christmas memories with your kids at Gally’s Grotto this December. Book a family meal at Gally’s Bar and Restaurant on the Castlemaine Road for two adults and two children (roast dinners & kids menu) and after you’ve eaten, the kids will experience a personal meeting with Santa and […]

THE Island of Geese will be a hive of activity this Friday and Saturday evenings as its transformed for a special event. Tralee Chamber is urging members of the public to head down to the festive-themed Christmas Market from 5pm to 9pm on both evenings. The market, held in partnership with […]

TRALEE Library will host an event next week as part of the An Garda Síochána centenary celebrations. Earlier this year, an appeal was made to people requesting they share with An Garda Síochána any history or Garda memorabilia they may have or know of to help mark this special year […]

DUE to phenomenal interest in the theatrical portrayal of a War of Independence ambush which happened in mid-Kerry in 1921, a series of new dates for a highly acclaimed stage play, which tells the dramatic story of the incident, have been announced for the new year. ‘Ballymacandy’, which is based […]

DON’T forget there’s a great family festive event taking place this Sunday morning which will warm you up during the cold weather. The Tralee Bay Wetlands will turn red and white as everyone is encouraged to dress up in festive regalia to run, walk or cycle the Tralee 5k Santa […]

CANCER support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, is extending a warm, festive welcome to the people of Kerry to celebrate their official tree-lighting and carol-singing ceremony on this Thursday, December 8. Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, will officiate at Recovery Haven’s Tralee centre at 5 Haig’s Terrace at 4.30pm, joined […]

MOLLY J’s at Benners was the place to be on Sunday as over 100 ladies gathered for an afternoon of all things ‘girly’. Influencer Clodagh Moore organised the ‘Boujee Brunch’ which had guest speakers, cocktails, make-up and hair tips and all things fashion-related to entertain the guests. Clodagh, who has […]

THE new book from Mark Leen was officially launched by the local businessman, author and entertainer at his cafe, The Nu Place on Bridge Street on Saturday. ‘The Postman And Doggie Woggie’ was inspired by the story of a well-known postman from Tralee, Connie Foley from O’Rahillys Villas, who came […]

Every week we compile photos of Tralee and beyond posted on Twitter and Instagram. If you’d like a photo to feature, just tag #Tralee or #TraleeToday and we’ll see it… Kind words from Deric… Exploring Tralee #Kerry & beautiful Blennerville 🇮🇪🤩 pic.twitter.com/VAf3ejvvHQ — Deric (@deric_tv) November 27, 2022 Tralee Chamber elf […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Nights is brought to you by AIB Tralee… TRALEE was a busy place to be on Saturday night as people from all over the town and far beyond came to party. The hotels, bars and restaurants were packed as revellers enjoyed a well-deserved night out […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Nights is brought to you by AIB Tralee… REVELLERS took the highway to the partyzone last night as Ballygarry Estate hosted a fantastic ‘Top Gun/Maverick’-themed Christmas soirée. Padraig McGillicuddy, Thys Vogels and Niall Daly took the 320 guests breath away, greeting them in full aviator […]

TraleeToday.ie’s Christmas Party Night coverage is brought to you by AIB Tralee… THE parties are in full swing around Tralee this weekend and it’s great to see people out enjoying the festive season, fully free of restrictions for the first time in three years. We visited The Ashe Hotel and […]

TraleeToday.ie’s Christmas Party Nights coverage is brought to you by AIB Tralee… IT’S that time of the year again! There’s definitely a buzz around the town this past week, especially since the Christmas lights were switched on. The first weekend in December is always a hectic one for hotels, bars […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has some distractions from the World Cup drama today… It is obvious that there are going to be plenty of shocks, surprises, highs and lows, but that’s enough about the World Cup – let’s see what’s on offer for the film viewers today. One of […]

A SELECTION of paintings from a local artist are being exhibited in a cafe over the coming week, with all proceeds from sales going to Tralee-based charity Action Lesotho. Maree O’Connor was joined by friends and representatives from Action Lesotho, Paul Hanrahan and David Buttimer, at the launch of the […]

STUNNING paintings adorned the walls in Tralee Library on Thursday evening for the opening of Tralee Art Group’s ‘Light’ Exhibition. There was a great turnout for the event as artist Clem O’Keeffe welcomed all to the Group’s first in-person exhibition since before the Covid pandemic. She introduced Niamh Doyle, Executive […]

ClubHeadBangBang at The Greyhound Bar is celebrating its 18th birthday tonight with a concert by two acclaimed music artists. Music fans can sample a shot of ethereal electronica from Fears followed by a cocktail of post-punk, jazz, spoken word and noise rock from The Robocobra Quartet. Robocobra Quartet has a rule: […]

WITH the Christmas lights on and everybody feeling all festive, there’s a special feeling about the town this time of the year. This will be enhanced in the coming days with Mark Leen bringing art exhibitions, music, poetry and finally the launch of his new book at his cafe The […]

KICKING off the Christmas season, Kerry Scotia Ensemble and members of the Kerry Concert Choir and St Mary’s Cathedral Choir are busy rehearsing for their concert “Carols from the Cathedral”, which takes place this Sunday, December 4, in St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney. Directed by Dr Sharon Lyons, the concert will […]

THE ninth annual Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul, in association with Garvey’s Super Valu will take place on Friday, December 16 this year. Over the past eight years the generosity of individuals, school communities and businesses across the county has led to almost €150,000 […]

IF you’re looking for a fashion fix this weekend while helping out a vital facility for a north Kerry village, then this might be for you. There will be fun, fashion and music at St Columba’s Centre in Kiflynn for a special fundraiser featuring style from many Tralee stores this […]

THE annual Connect Kerry Ladies Lunch, which took place in Lotties at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday, was a typically stylish affair. Ladies enjoyed some bubbly on arrival followed by great food, fine wines and some invaluable  beauty and hair tips to get them through the party season. Stylist Danny […]

NOW it feels like Christmas! The rain cleared on Saturday afternoon (for the most part) as families gathered in the Square for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment to kick off the festive season in Tralee. Dave Rath got the ball rolling with some jazz music followed by The Oliver Hurley School […]

Every week we compile photos of Tralee and beyond posted on Twitter and Instagram. If you’d like a photo to feature, just tag #Tralee or #TraleeToday and we’ll see it… Sam visit the Chamber President’s lunch… Great afternoon at the Tralee Chamber Inaugural Presidents Lunch today and topped off with a […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, says there’s a paucity of films on TV today… A sparse selection of films for those who are looking from a break from the World Cup, but there’s some quality in the scarcity. Who doesn’t love the cute, chaotic Minions?  They return in Despicable Me […]

A WELL-KNOWN local businessman, author and entertainer has a new book out for Christmas which remembers a great local character and his beloved pet. Mark Leen’s ‘The Postman And Doggie Woggie’ was inspired by the story of a well-known postman from Tralee, Connie Foley from O’Rahillys Villas, who came to […]

A TRADITION which began six years ago was renewed last night as a Thanksgiving feast was laid on at The Rose Hotel. Over 150 guests attended the event which had to be shelved for the past two years because of COVID restrictions. Guests included US visitors to Kerry, ex-pats and […]

It’s a big weekend as Christmas will officially kick off in Tralee with a host of activities. Here’s some stuff to get up to in between the showers!… Friday 1. Book launch in Churchill… The culmination of almost a year’s work will be celebrated at Churchill Forge this evening with […]

OTHER Voices has announced five artists to headline St James’ Church in Dingle at the festival next month. Inhaler, Loyle Carner, Paolo Nutini, Just Mustard and The Big Moon will grace the stage at the old church from December 2nd – 4th. Dublin quartet Inhaler have racked up over 150 […]

A SIGHT that brings festive cheer to all approaching the town at Christmas time returned last night, as the Christmas lights were switched on at Ballygarry Estate. The amazing 40ft Christmas tree on the grounds, close to the roundabout, is a fitting welcome to Tralee which is famous for its […]