Entertainment

KERRY International Film Festival is delighted to host a special preview screening of the film, Sunlight, at Siamsa Tíre Tralee on Wednesday, June 14 at 8pm. The screening will be followed by a Q & A with writer and KIFF Board member, Ailbhe Keogan and actor, Barry Ward. Written by […]

THE Tralee Food Festival provided the best advert for the town we’ve seen in years. The weather was ideal, the spread of the food stands between The Square/Dominick Street and the Island of Geese worked a treat and the family atmosphere all combined to make it the best food festival […]

CROWDS lined the Mall on Sunday afternoon for a special fun event for a great cause. Organised by and in support of Kerry Mental Health Association, a number of well known faces took to the streets for Office Chair Racing during the Tralee Food Festival. Among the participants were Mayor […]

IT couldn’t have gone better really. Big crowds, good weather and a festive atmosphere made the opening day of Tralee Food Festival a roaring success on Saturday. From 10am onwards, the crowds gathered to browse the food stalls and experience the family entertainment at the Island of Geese and in […]

ARDFERT School celebrated ‘Bike Day’ on Friday and also took the opportunity to launch its ‘Night at the Dogs’ event. Excited groups of children cycling and scooting began arriving at the school from 8.30am onwards as they took part in National Bike Day. Garda Aidan O’Mahony and Angela Wall, Green Schools […]

THE eighteenth edition of Culture Night will take place on Friday, September 22 when Ireland will become a cultural playground. Special events will be programmed at participating locations and, thanks to the continued support of the Arts Council as well as local authorities such as Kerry County Council, all activities are […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has a cartoon, a cult classic and a compelling drama for your viewing pleasure tonight… When I was growing up, the Hanna Barbera cartoons were a staple offering – Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Scooby Doo, the Flintstones and especially Tom and Jerry. There have been […]

It’s set to be a fantastic weekend in town with the return of the annual Tralee Food Festival. There’s so much to do on Saturday and Sunday, so let’s look at some highlights (see full programme below)… Saturday 1. Visit the food stands… From 10am, explore an array of gourmet […]

TRALEE International Resource Centre (TIRC), Killarney Immigrant Support Centre (KASI) and the African community in Kerry (AFCOM) are celebrating Africa day at the end of the month with a big day of celebration in Tralee Town Park. The groups are organising an African party for the entire county, on Sunday, […]

TRALEE Parnells are holding a table quiz fundraiser on Friday, May 26 at the Na Gaeil Clubhouse starting at 8pm. All money raised goes towards the cost of the Under 15 side representing Kerry in the National Camogie Féile competition in Mayo. It costs €40 per table and 4 people per team. […]

THE Progressive Pathways Fair will take place tomorrow (Thursday) providing a great opportunity for people aged 16 or over, with additional support needs to find out more about their employment options. The Fair takes place at The Rose Hotel from 11am to 4pm and will have everything to inform those […]

FOR lovers of classical music, there’s only one place to be this weekend. The Dingle Summer Music Festival takes place from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21 and there’s a varied programme of concerts and performances to attend. The Official Opening Ceremony and Concert with renowned Ukrainian Tenor, Misha […]

THE countdown is on to the Tralee Food Festival this weekend and one of the great attractions is a highly anticipated cook-off event involving two well-known faces. Paschal Sheehy, renowned RTE News Journalist, and broadcaster, along with Maria Walsh MEP, will be taking part in a culinary showdown at 3pm on […]

CONTINUING the concert series where musicians perform in unique and historic buildings around Tralee, nonfaction is delighted to present a very special double bill of two original female artists in the contemporary music scene, the ethereal Japanese voice artist Hatis Noit and Scottish piper Brìghde Chaimbeul in St. John’s Church […]

A HUGELY successful podcast show is coming to the Killarney INEC this winter with tickets expected to sell out quickly. Having already sold out the 3Arena in Dublin for four shows, ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’ has just announced a fifth 3Arena date and a show in Kerry. Vogue Williams and […]

OFFICE chair racing has been added to the Tralee Food Festival event programme with well-known names competing in support of Kerry Mental Health Association along The Mall, Tralee from 2pm on Sunday, May 21. While food lovers are milling into their Taste Trail treats, they can enjoy watching the Mayor […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, looks at one of his favourite films which is on TV tonight… There are not many films on offer this week, as apparently there is a song contest going on in Liverpool. However there is a personal favourite being shown – Dead Poets Society (Saturday 9.25pm […]

WELL-KNOWN faces from the world of TV will be in Kerry later this year for the filming of a new movie. Hannah Waddingham of ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Game Of Thrones’ fame, Imelda Staunton who played the Queen in the latest series of ‘The Crown’ and Sister Michael from Derry Girls, […]

THE Tralee Food Festival programme has been released and it promises to be a fantastic weekend on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. From mouth watering food tastings in the town’s restaurants and bars via the Taste Trail, to cooking demonstrations and workshops and a dedicated Kids Zone to […]

TRANSITION year students from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí will take to the stage on Thursday May 18 at 7.30pm, in ‘A Family Affair’, the original English comedy by Mary Quirke of Qwerkreation Productions. The play is open to members of the public in the new Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí school building in Clonmore. There […]

CRIUNNIÚ na nÓg 2023 — the national day of colourful, free and creative activities for thousands of young people — has been launched today by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin. Taking place on Saturday, June 10, there’s loads of events planned for Tralee and Kerry […]

AS part of National Bike Week which runs from May 13-21, the Kerry Cycling Campaign have teamed up with Transition Kerry for free screenings of ‘Together We Cycle’ throughout Kerry, in Tralee, Killarney, Listowel and Dingle next week. The film ‘Together We Cycle’ investigates the critical events that led to the revival of the Dutch cycling culture. Many people think […]

FOLLOWING the success of their first ‘Drive Thru Coffee Morning’ back in 2020, Gallys Bar & Restaurant will once again support the services of Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House this month. On Tuesday May 23, you can support the local charity as they provide information, support and counselling to […]

THE Kingdom County Fair returned at the weekend and was another fantastic success. Held in Ballymacthomas there were big crowds on both days with so much entertainment to enjoy. For families there was a kids corner with face-painting, children’s shows, puppet shows, amusement rides and children’s toy stalls. There was a […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, has a true romantic classic and an underrated Scorcese gem among his choices for today… Audrey Hepburn gave us one of her most iconic performances in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Saturday 3.35pm RTE1). She plays Holly Golightly, a happy go lucky cafe society girl who lives […]

THE REEDI (Rethinking Engineering Education In Ireland) team at the Munster Technological University will hold coffee morning later this month for parents and guardian preparing to support their teens through state exams. They had partnered with Jigsaw Kerry to host the event on Monday, May 29 from 10.30am to 12 […]

TRALEE Boxing Club will host its end of season celebrations this year with a good, old fashioned Tralee staple, a ‘Night at The Dogs’. On the evening of  Saturday June 3, the club will take over Kingdom Greyhound Stadium to offer a well earned thank you to all the boxers, […]

BORN to Run Tralee running club members are looking forward to hosting a special event this summer. Fresh from the various events the club’s members have completed over the last number of weeks, which saw members run the streets of Belfast, Boston, Doha, Limerick, Manchester, Westport and much more, the […]

ST Pats GAA Club in Blennerville is preparing for another Dingle Way Challenge which takes place on June 4 this year. There has been huge interest in this event in previous years and the club is expecting many walkers to take part this June. The route this year takes in […]

THE community in Kilmoyley is preparing to hit the road later this month for a run organised by a local group. The Kilmoyley Tidy Towns’ 5K/10K fundraising run will take place on Sunday, May 21 at 10am. It will follow the usual 5K route from St Erc’s Primary School to […]