Entertainment

THE town was packed again last night for another weekend of Christmas parties. Kirby’s Brogue Inn was packed with Top Part, Banna Beach Hotel, Ger Griffin Construction and many more enjoying the great food on the night. Continued below… Banners Hotel hosted Debenhams, BNI Networking and many more while No.4 on […]

THE Cadbury Truck caused quite a stir when they called into town on Saturday. It took in a stop at The Square as part of it’s national tour and a good crowd turned up between 2pm and 4pm for some (very loud) music and free chocolate. The truck wasn’t what […]

IT’S been quite a couple of weeks for Kieran Donaghy and things are showing no signs of abating over Christmas. In the past couple of weeks he has been to New York and London for book signings and took time to visit his beloved Stamford Bridge where he was interviewed […]

THE hotels and restaurants were packed at the weekend for Christmas parties. The Rose Hotel hosted a plethora of parties including Foley’s SPAR of Killorglin and Lloyd’s Pharmacy among many more in opulent surroundings. Over in The Ashe Hotel they were packed with Louis Byrne’s SPAR, Campus Kids Childcare and […]

Mark Doe, of ‘Just Cooking’ cookery school in Firies, shares some great ideas for finger food when entertaining this Christmas… Top tips for Christmas finger food • Work on four types of finger food and 4-5 pieces of each per person. • Make life easier on yourself and serve some […]

THE Christmas party weekends are coming to a close and this Friday was incredibly busy around  with restaurants and pubs around town. The stylish surrounds of No.4 On The Square saw staff from St Brendan’s NS Blennerville, Tralee Medical Centre, University Hospital Kerry and more enjoy great food and atmosphere for […]

IT’S the weekend before Christmas and the town is packed with companies, businesses and clubs out for their annual parties. Ballyroe House Hotel had over 300 people for their party night on Friday with Tralee Probus, Causeway Comprehensive, Ardfert Community Centre and about ten more businesses/organisations enjoying a fantastic night of entertainment. Continued below… Meanwhile, in […]

IF you’re looking for inspiration for this year’s Christmas dinner then why not head over The Tankard next Wednesday night. Chefs Frank Moynihan, Adrian O’Sullivan and Ian O’Sullivan will be presenting a live Food Demonstration,”Tastes of Christmas”, showcasing numerous tip to make your festive season even more special. Admission is free of charge […]

THE corridors and halls of Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh came alive with colour and festive spirit this week as pupils put their talent on display for the Annual Christmas Concert. For weeks,  the children, guided by their teachers and music co-ordinator Triona Daly, had been rehearsing for the much anticipated concerts which took […]

FOLLOWING the success of the first Insomnia Gaming Ireland event in June 2016, the UK’s leading gaming festival returns for a second year to the INEC Killarney, June 9-11, 2017. For those who missed out the first time or are keen to go again, tickets are now available to purchase through […]

THE current members of the FreeRadicals Youth Theatre will realise their efforts tonight when they take to the stage at Siamsa Tire. The cast comprises of 13 young people from Kerry and beyond who will perform a developmental piece entitled ‘The Sellouts’, under the direction of playwright Neil Flynn and youth […]

AFTER weeks of rehearsals and great effort on the part of teachers and pupils, there were fantastic Christmas concerts enjoyed at Presentation Primary on Tuesday and Wednesday. Yesterday morning it was the third to sixth classes who took centrestage to perform their segments in front of a packed school hall. Third […]

WHILE many people will be starting their new health regime at the beginning of next month, why not combine it with this great fundraiser. Mental health awareness campaigner, Colin ‘Poshey’ Aherne has set himself a new challenge and he wants as many people as possible to join in. He intends to run […]

ST Stephen’s Day is normally one where we reflect on the culinary carnage we’ve inflicted on our stomachs from the previous day, but here’s something to help redeem yourself. Tralee Rugby Club is hosting its annual St Stephen’s Day 3k & 5k Fun Run in aid of their under age development. […]

THE annual Tralee International Bridge Congress which takes place at the end of this month was launched on Monday and is set to provide a welcome economic boost to the town. Launching the event, Mayor Terry O’Brien said that the Bridge Congress was a big boost to the town bringing returning hundreds […]

THE night before Christmas Eve is normally one of the biggest of the year around town with people arriving back home for the festive season. With this in mind, Benners Hotel Castle Street have come up with something a little different this Christmas for all of the folks who want to catch up on […]

OPEN auditions will take place in The Grand Hotel in Tralee (and not The Imperial Hotel as stated earlier) this weekend for a feature film shooting in Kerry in January. Details on the film are being kept very much under the radar, as a number of high profile talent are attached. The […]

DIRECT from his show in the 3Arena, Gavin James has announced a headline gig in the INEC Killarney on February 18, 2017. The last two years have been a blast for the popular Irish singer. He has had platinum Top 5 sales for his debut album, Bitter Pill, in Ireland, where […]

BEAUTIFUL paintings and works of art have gone on display at Siamsa Tíre as it hosts an exhibition from Tralee Art Group. The exhibition was opened on Saturday evening with artists, family and friends attending. Curated by Lisa Fingleton, ‘Time And Place’ contains new works in a wide variety of media . […]

SANTA made a special appearance at the Kerins O’Rahillys Clubhouse on Sunday as the club hosted a great Christmas fair. There was a plethora of stands where people could browse for gifts with flower arrangements, Christmas candles, pottery, scarves and other accessories, Christmas cakes and lots more. The club’s juvenile members also […]

THE community turned out in force for the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Christmas Fair on Sunday. There was a host of goodies, bric a brac, toys, Christmas wreathes and much, much more on sale at the event which drew a massive crowd to the school. Tim Lynch and Tomás Ó hAiniféin […]

THE fourth Tralee 5km Santa Fun Run drew a massive crowd of runners in perfect conditions on Sunday morning. There was glorious sunshine at the start of the run at the Tralee Bay Wetlands where around 800 people registered, thus raising vital funds for the Barretstown charity. The race is […]

KERRY GAA star Aidan O’Mahony will swap the football boots for dancing shoes next month as he has been revealed as one of the participants in RTE’s Dancing With The Stars. Amanda Byram and Nicky Byrne will present the first series of the show, which will air on RTÉ One for 12 […]

WHO says south and west Kerry have the monopoly on Star Wars? Well the folks up in the north of the county are showing what it would be like if the movie franchise was filmed in Ballybunion, Ballyheigue, Banna, Ardfert, Ballyduff and Listowel. Tom Mulvihill and Michael ‘Pixie’ O’Gorman are […]

WITH Christmas closing in, this weekend was a busy one around town as businesses and groups hold their annual Christmas get-togethers. Kirby’s Brogue Inn was hopping on Saturday night with NEWKD, Dunnes Stores, Ballybeg Hair Salon, Na Leanaí Causeway and many more enjoying parties. Over in The Ashe Hotel it was […]

IT was Christmas party time around town last night and bonanza time for restaurants and bars as folks enjoyed a great night out. The stylish surroundings of No.4 On The Square hosted parties from Cathriona’s Hair Salon, Minx and Wild Pair, Costellos Pharmacy and many more. Continued below… Il Forno […]

THEY were rocking around Christmas trees all over town last night with companies holding festive nights out. The opulent surroundings of The Rose Hotel played host to Radio Kerry, Aspen Grove and Presentation Secondary School for their annual yuletide soirées while No.4 On The Square was packed with groups from AIB, […]

THE town was packed on Friday night for Christmas parties all over Tralee. In Kirby’s Brogue Inn, a well-earned night out was enjoyed by the good folks from Cumann Iosaef, Holy Family NS, Lixnaw First Responders, Healthy Bedding of Clash Industrial Estate and more. Meanwhile, Ballygarry House Hotel held their annual […]

No.4 On The Square The Square THERE’S a bit of hustle and bustle about the town of late, as time starts to run out to grab those Christmas pressies. Of course, a great part of all that shopping is taking a break and that’s where the town’s bars and restaurants […]

TODAY FM duo, Dermot & Dave will come to Kerry next year as part of a nationwide comedy tour. The lunchtime presenters Dermot Whelan and Dave Moore will hit the stage at the INEC Killarney on March 16, 2017. Continued below… Entitled the ‘Ah Sure Lookit’ tour, the two lads debuted their comedy show at the first Cork […]