DINING OUT

TWINKLING lights and festive cheer it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Tralee! This festive season join us in The Ashe Hotel for festive dining from the 1st until the 23rd December.  Indulge in the culinary delights of the season while celebrating with friends and family. Dine in […]

AT last, some real summer weather. The rest of the country basked in sunny weather on Wednesday and Thursday, but it was a bit more cloudy around Tralee.  But that all changed on Friday and the rest of the weekend is looking ‘scorchio’. However, it was still a bit dull […]

BALLYSEEDY Home and Garden, in Tralee, are thrilled to launch ‘Taste of Ballyseedy’, a celebration of food and flavours for all taste-buds. The food concept is inspired by using colourful and fresh local produce, tangy aromas and delicious food that is 100% Instagrammable! Visitors can opt to sit down in […]

‘CHALLENGING’ would be a euphemistic adjective to describe the weather conditions pub and restaurant owners are facing in opening up this month. The elements have been frustrating to say the least, but customers are showing great resilience in the face of drizzly adversity. Mind you, as we all know, cocktails […]

THE weather on Friday night could, at best, be described as challenging for people heading out on the town. But despite the rain, out they went in their droves to Tralee’s bars and restaurants. We visited a few venues to sample the atmosphere around the town…

THERE was bad news for hospitality this week with the postponement of indoor dining and drinking, but that doesn’t mean Tralee is quiet at night. We’ll have to keep our fingers crossed for fine weather over the next few weeks and on Thursday it stayed dry for people to enjoy […]

WITH the outdoor summer continuing for the time being, one hotel in Tralee took the initiative in early June to create something special so customers and guests can dine in comfort away, protected from the elements. The new outdoor, covered and heated terrace area at The Meadowlands Hotel has been […]

WHILE Thursday was an awful night, Friday continued the welcoming pattern of dry weather we’ve been enjoying every weekend since pubs and restaurants were allowed open outdoors in early June. And the good news is the weather is supposed to get even better over the next few days, so expect […]

THE past 15 months has been devastating for the hospitality industry, but it’s also forced people to get more creative in how to deal with opening up during a pandemic. The Meadowlands Hotel have built an attractive outdoor terrace, Ballygarry House Hotel have made similar alterations and Skelper Quane’s in […]

RESTAURANTS and bars in Tralee continue to enjoy a steady trade since reopening nearly two weeks ago and it looks many will be booked out for the weekend. Wth the weather being so kind on Thursday evening, we decided to visit some of the hostelries in town to sample the […]

IT’S onwards and upwards for MJ’s Diner as they introduce a new addition to their thriving culinary business at Clash. Fearghal, Jen, Kevin and Fiona have been busy preparing for the reopening of society over the past number of months and this week revealed their new hot and cold deli […]

WITH many pubs, restaurants and hotels welcoming back customers this week, Tralee Rugby Club is offering a new venue for the public to enjoy during weekends this summer. There has been a refurbishment of its club facilities at O’Dowd Park in Ballyard, with the opening of a new bar and […]

WHAT better way to take a break from the home-schooling and the working from home than with some of Ballygarry’s very own Easter treats. To celebrate the holiday, the team at Ballygarry House Hotel are putting all of their treats in one basket with the return of their very popular […]

WHAT will I do for Mother’s Day this year? Well, the team at Ballygarry House Hotel want to make the most of Mother’s Day 2021 to show the special women in our lives how much we appreciate them, now more than ever. Which is why they have put together a […]

THIS will be a Valentine’s weekend like no other, especially for hotels and restaurants who love welcoming loved-up couples to enjoy a lavish, intimate night out with amazing food. COVID has halted the fun for the moment, but you can still create your own romantic atmosphere with top quality food […]

Mark Doe of Just Cooking cookery school in Firies has some tips on how to deliver an amazing Christmas dinner tomorrow… The key to a stress free Christmas lunch is preparation and timing. You want to be able to enjoy the day without being tied to the stove all day long. […]

CHRISTMAS is always a special time of year — even in these difficult times — and a visit to Ballygarry House Hotel only enhances the festive spirit. The sight that greets you when driving towards the hotel grounds at night is a heartwarming and inviting one, with the spectacular and […]

GIVE the gift of luxury this Christmas with a gift card or e-voucher from a fabulous hotel in Tralee. This Christmas, give someone you love a chance to experience delicious food, indulgence and relaxation with a monetary or experiential voucher from The Rose Hotel. With overnight stays, afternoon tea, Sunday […]

WHILE many of the ‘Santa’s Grotto’ experiences have had to be cancelled this year,  a local bar and restaurant has come up with a safe and novel alternative for customers. When you order food through the Gally’s Bar & Restaurant Drive-Thru service on this Saturday and Sunday you’ll get served […]

IF you haven’t booked the restaurant for this weekend or want to treat yourself or a loved one to something special at home, then The Meadowlands Hotel’s wonderful grazing boxes are a wonderful option. Iasc Uí Mhathúna Teo & Meadowlands Hotel have teamed up to produce fabulous grazing/sharing boxes for […]

WITH the Christmas lights looking resplendent, most of the COVID restrictions now lifted and the public able to shop and dine safely, there’s a wonderful festive atmosphere in town. That atmosphere is also prevalent throughout two local hotels who are welcoming patrons back through their doors. The Sea Salt and […]

Sponsored YOU may not be able to head out to a restaurant for a fabulous meal this month, but you can still treat yourself thanks to the folks at Gally’s Bar and Restaurant on the Castlemaine Road. Their takeaway and delivery service continues to be hugely popular and they also […]

WITH Level 5 Restrictions still in place, there isn’t much to look forward to these days. Visiting friends and relations is restricted and nights on the town seem a long way off, so good folks at The Meadowlands Hotel have come up with the perfect initiative in challenging times to put […]

BALLYSEEDY Home & Garden are now offering a Take-Away Service as well as a Heat at Home Box which is delivered to your door. Commenting on the new offering Nathan McDonnell, MD of Ballyseedy said; “This year is all about resilience, innovation and keeping our customers safe. It’s been quite […]

Sponsored WITH Level 3 Restrictions currently in place, some people assume that all bars and restaurants are closed now. However, there are some hospitality businesses in town that can safely open, adhering to social distancing and public health guidelines, while providing delicious food in a comfortable atmosphere. Gally’s Bar and […]

IF you’re heading out this weekend, then why not try something different which hasn’t been seen (or tasted) in Tralee before. A collaboration between Stewart Lyons (former leaseholder of Roundy’s Bar) and Noel Keane of Croí Restaurant, the seeds of this enterprise were sown just before Christmas, when Noel invited […]

MERCY Mounthawk Parents’ Council hosted a ‘A Polish Christmas’ in a home economics room at the school on Thursday night. Guests were treated to traditional Polish recipes from two parents Monika Mikotajczuk and Katarzyna Sas with the help of Monika’s son Jakub and Katarzyna’s  daughter Wanesa. Those present also learnt […]

KERRY people just love their pizza! The findings of a Just Eat survey based of data from every county, has revealed the Top 5 foods of choice people order from their clients. In Kerry, pizza is No.1, followed by Chinese, burgers, kebabs and American (hotdogs and such). Only three (Monaghan […]

KIRBY’S Brogue Inn has been announced as the winner of Ireland’s Great Roast Competition 2019 in the Munster Pubs category. It’s the third year in a row that Kirby’s Brogue Inn, at the bottom of The Rock in Tralee, has achieved the accolade from Unilever Food Solutions. Famous for serving […]

Claire Molloy, who hosts Slimming World classes in Tralee, has some magical meal solutions for slimmers this Halloween… Eating healthily needn’t be scary this Halloween – and slimmers can even save money this fright night! Anyone watching their weight can whip up a delicious, guilt-free meal with the leftovers from […]