Entertainment

A KENMARE native has been announced as Siamsa Tíre’s Visual Artist in Residence, following an open call. The residency, which will run from June 26 to August 26, 2017 allows an artist time and space to create new work. The work Karen Hendy — now living in Portmagee — will undertake […]

THE Munster Final is a glorious occasion for fans of Kerry and Cork fans and – let’s not be coy here – there’s a lot of socialising and carousing to be done before and after the game. So if you’re heading over to Killarney tonight or tomorrow, you could do […]

Our movie reviewer, John McCann, says Edgar Wright’s ‘Baby Driver’ is a gallant effort, but… Long time labour of love for the director of the superb Cornetto trilogy Edgar Wright, ‘Baby Driver’ sees the British filmmaker’s first venture into the big budget Hollywood movie sphere. The film tells the tale […]

It’s the weekend and with the weather expected to be pretty ok, you might as well get out and about. Here’s a few things to go to… Friday 1. Fashion and coffee… If you’re reading this before 1pm on Friday you can head down to Paco on The Mall for […]

IF there’s any seagulls out there with an interest in the GAA, this is what they see around Strand Road on match day. The wonderful Eagle Sky Media had their drone in the air for the county league clash between Kerins O’Rahillys and Dr Crokes two weeks ago and the […]

OVER 100 amateur cyclists, including cycling legend Sean Kelly, will overnight in Tralee on the 17th annual Tour de Munster this August. Held in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries, the event was  launched at Bunratty Castle recently  by Sean Kelly and actress Aoibhín Garrihy of Dancing With The […]

HERE’S some good news if you’re wondering what to do with your kids during the summer holidays. It was announced yesterday by the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran T.D., that all children under 12 will be admitted for free to […]

A PUBLIC meeting will take place for The Open Arms Kerry Suicide & Mental Health Awareness Centre tonight (Thursday) in The Rose Hotel, Tralee. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss various issues surrounding mental health and suicide, and as a community how we can tackle them together. […]

A COFFEE/FASHION morning will be held at a popular Tralee shop for a great cause this Friday morning. Eileen Whelan of Paco on The Mall has organised the event to raise awareness of the annual Jamie Wrenn/Mike Deane walk which takes place in July. From 11am to 1pm, there’ll be […]

STYLISH ladies, dapper gents, a beautiful bunch of Roses and hugely popular Kerry GAA legends will be out in force at Killarney’s July Racing Festival. The four-day festival will commence on Monday, July 17 with a family evening which will feature a very special celebration to pay tribute to Kerry […]

FABRIK is preparing for another monster weekend of music as, in association with Jonno Brien’s ‘Fusion and Concrete’, they present ‘Access 01’ with Johnny Moy and Maedbh O’Connor headlining. In Room 1 it’s Maedbh O’Connor from Limerick City.  She began playing  music about six years ago and has held a residency […]

CHARITIES, clubs, businesses and groups of friends are being offered a great chance to raise their profile in front of thousands of people in a fun new event on the busiest day of the Rose of Tralee International Festival. ‘It’s a Knockout’ will take place in Tralee Town Park on […]

WITH just a week to go to the Munster Final, I suppose they need a bit of shooting practice. The Kerry senior footballers showed they’re up for a bit of craic when they participated in the ‘Endline Challenge’ for sports website Sportsjoe.ie this week. The aim, of course, is to […]

IT’S been quite a few days at Garvey’s Supervalu Tralee for their 25th anniversary celebrations and yesterday a family fun day was held at the Rock Street store. As well as giveaways and appearances by children’s favourite cartoon characters, local suppliers were giving free samples of their delicious produce. Former […]

ANNASCAUL native Vinnie Flynn is having a good week. The Dublin-based musician has a solo single out under the Bayonets moniker and he’s getting a bit of attention. Having a well-known ‘Fair City’ actress in the video helps too. Popular website Joe.ie made ‘Slow Burning Fire’ its ‘Song Of The […]

Our movie guy, John McCann, says Cardboard Gangsters is a gritty drama which is a welcome break from the recent blockbuster buffet he’s been feasting on… As a welcome break from the glut of big budget summer blockbusters this week, I settled down in my comfy cinema seat to enjoy […]

THE weekend has arrived and in Kilflynn it’s going to be a very special one. Knighthood, wizards potions, fairy trails and a huge array of crafts form just some of the magical journey to be experienced on Saturday and Sunday in the village for the Kilflynn Enchanted Fairy Festival. Saturday […]

It’s pretty quiet around town this weekend, but there’s still a few things to do out and about… Saturday 1. A birthday party… Garvey’s Supervalu is celebrating 25 years in Rock Street this weekend and Saturday is family fun day. Expect to see Kerry footballers, cartoon characters for the kids, […]

GO on lads, ye know ye want to. Fine specimens of Kerry manhood are wanted as contestants of the forthcoming TV3 version of the classic show ‘Blind Date’. After the producers were inundated with single female applicants, they were surprised that not as many single men have applied to appear […]

AS most students will be finished the Leaving Cert by Thursday, it’s time to party. Well Fabrik Nightclub at Godfrey Place have something special planned for the night with Tom Zanetti and K.O. Kane set to rock the venue for what they’re billing as ‘Kerry’s Official Leaving Cert Blowout’. Tom […]

MEMBERS of Inspired put on a great show on Friday night in Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Their fashion show was hugely enjoyable for the approximately 200 who attended, including writer Billy Keane, Deputy Michael Healy Rae and renowned designer Don O’Neill who attended with his husband Pascal Guillermie. The show was […]

  TRALEE Musical Society had something to cheer about on Saturday night when one of its members won an award. The Association of Irish Musical Societies had its annual awards ceremony in the INEC Killarney, where well over 1,300 members attended. John Hurley was announced as winner of the Best […]

FOR the beautiful sunny day that’s in it, this amazing footage of the beauty of the Ballybunion coastline was uploaded to Youtube a couple of weeks ago. The guys at Tralee-based Eagle Sky Media did a stunning job capturing the amazing cliffs, beach and Castle Green. Have a look below…

THE weather was perfect for the Féile na mBláth in the Town Park on Saturday. The crowds arrived from mid-morning and thousands passed through during a day of great family fun. Many enjoyed picnics having bought some delicious food from the stands while there was a host of children’s entertainment […]

IT started later than scheduled due to how bright it is these nights, but the wait was worth it for audience who enjoyed the open air screening of ‘Sing Street in the Town Park last night. The fact that the Féile na mBláth is taking place at the same time […]

Our movie reviewer, John McCann, says ‘The Mummy’ is an incoherent mess, but if you want to rest the brain… It’s hard to believe that it’s 18 years since Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz starred in the cheesy yet fun “The Mummy”. It’s even harder to believe that some Hollywood […]

After the rain of last year, thankfully a sunny weekend is in prospect making for perfect conditions for Féile na mBláth in the Town Park. Here’s a few things you might want to check out… 1. Food and craft village… Starting on Saturday morning, the food and craft village is […]

THEIR was great support for Cuan Mhuire at their fundraising table quiz held at the Brogue Inn on Thursday night. The night was organised to raise vital funds for ‘The Friends of Cuan Mhuire’, the nation-wide network to support people in recovery from addiction. The centre opens Monday-Saturday, from 10am-5pm at […]

VISITORS to the Baile Mhuire Day Care Centre were treated to the talents of Tralee Art Group on Thursday night with their Summer Soirée of Art and Music. It was an occasion to launch the summer exhibition by the group and for guests to view the work while walking around the building and […]

MEMBERS of the Inspired group are putting the final preparations together for their fashion show in Ballyroe Heights Hotel tomorrow night. The show will take place on Friday, June 16 at 8pm, is the main fundraiser for the service  provided to young adults with intellectual disabilities at its Friary Lane base in Tralee. Inspired […]