Entertainment

ALWAYS a good sign Christmas is almost here is the St John’s annual bazaar which takes place  early next month. The bazaar, which commences Friday, December 4 and runs until Sunday, December 6, in the KDYS Denny Street, is a vital funds generator for the parish and has been running […]

THE Tralee man in the Las Vegas GoPro fail video seen over 7,000,000 times on YouTube, is now in talks to appear on a famous US talk show. Joe Griffin, originally from Clogherbrien, now living in Dublin, is just back from Las Vegas after he was invited by the Nevada city’s […]

IT can sometimes be people from outside Kerry who best show the beauty of the county  we love. That’s certainly the case from this video of Brandon Bay produced by Swedish water-sports enthusiast, Magnus Kallin, who was blown away by the area while here for two weeks last month. The footage, shows Magnus and […]

THERE were celebrations in the Ballymac Bar last night when the Creagh family enjoyed a windfall from the Winning Streak programme. Eugie Creagh’s name was called out last week on the show, but it was his son John who was representing him on the TV programme last night. Eugie was […]

THERE was a huge crowd passing through all day at Manor West on Saturday, as Christmas officially kicked off at the busy retail centre. At about noon, the man himself arrived, much to the delight of the many children who were already queuing up in the main hall in the […]

THE Rose of Tralee called in to CH Chemists on Saturday to help launch their Christmas Parade. The streets of Tralee will be filled with music and fun as Christmas floats and specials guests along with Darth Vader, Princess Sophia, Minions and Frozen characters  lead Santa in this festive celebration next […]

THE well-known hotelier and TV presenter, Francis Brennan was at O’Mahony’s Bookshop on Saturday to sign copies of his latest book. The co-owner of the five-star Park Hotel in Kenmare, was promoting ‘Counting My Blessings: Francis Brennan’s Guide To Happiness’ after the huge success of ‘It’s The Little Things: Francis Brennan’s Guide To Life’. He […]

THERE was a wonderful array of crafts and food on sale at the annual Recovery Haven Christmas Craft Fair on Friday afternoon. A steady stream of people arrived at the Haig’s Terrace centre from 4-8pm to see and buy some of the knitwear, cakes, jams, jewellery and Christmas decorations on show. Continued below… […]

BRILLIANT! After Tralee man, Joe Griffin, shot to fame last week in his GoPro fail video in Las Vegas, he was invited by the Nevada city’s tourism board to film a promo to show the city’s attractions. Well it certainly didn’t take them long to put it together! Having flown […]

A BEAUFORT woman is organising a fundraising dance in aid of Crumlin Hospital in Dublin, to give something back after her late daughter received treatment there some years ago. The dance takes place on Saturday, November 28, at the Fels Point Hotel and the organiser, Mary Healy, explained the reasons for […]

THURSDAY would have been Christie Hennessy’s 70th birthday and to mark the occasion, a healthy crowd gathered outside ‘The Messenger Boy’ singer’s memorial in Central Plaza. The occasion also marked plans for a light that will shine across Central Plaza lighting up the Christie Hennessy statue, which was unveiled back in 2009. […]

THERE’S just five weeks to Christmas and the activities at weekends are piling up. There’s loads to do around town this weekend, so here’s a few suggestions… Friday 1. Crafty work at the Haven… Between 4pm and 8pm the Recovery Haven at Haig’s Terrace will host its annual Christmas Craft […]

TRALEE actor Timothy V Murphy mightn’t be home as often as he has been over the past few months, after it was announced the show he’s starring in won’t be coming back for a second season. FX channel’s ‘The Bastard Executioner’ was filmed in Wales over the past number of months, […]

A TRALEE student was one of seven finalists at a national awards ceremony last week. Caoiṁe Glavin (18) from Caherina,  was one of the finalists at the 2015 Fr Frank Maher Classical Music Awards sponsored by Top Security, Ireland’s largest classical music competition for secondary schools. Seven finalists from Kerry, Kildare, […]

THE Tralee man seen by millions of people in a GoPro video fail in Las Vegas, is now set to star in promotional video for the famous city. Joe Griffin, originally from Clogherbrien, now living in Balbriggan, Dublin, had his GoPro video (below) uploaded by his son Evan and has been […]

TRALEE Rotary Club is gearing up for their big event of the year, ‘The Annual Gala Ball’ in aid of a local charity. A different charity is picked to benefit every year and this it’s Recovery Haven who will receive funding from the €80 a head dinner to be held on […]

SHAWS employees are putting on a Fashion Show in aid of Recovery Haven, on November 26 at the Ashe Hotel. Workers at the store have decided to organise the fashion because of the incredible work the cancer charity does in the community. “It’s a great cause and they need all the […]

A TRALEE woman is off to London to attend a recording of the star-studded Graham Norton Show on BBC after winning a competition for two VIP tickets. Well known Austin Stacks woman, Mary McQuinn, entered a Supervalu Ireland Facebook Competition where participants were asked for their ‘Red Chair’ stories in order […]

THERE’S a video of a guy running with a gate over in Duagh which is going viral at the moment. It was filmed by Bernie Hart from Tralee and it looks like the guy is trying to keep the gate balanced upright while transporting it through the village. It’s been featured […]

FORMER Kerry star Tomás Ó Sé will be back in Tralee next month for another book signing event. The five-time All-Ireland medal winner was in Eason’s three weeks ago but will return to town, this time to O’Mahony’s Bookshop, where he’ll sign copies of his autobiography, ‘The White Heat’ on Saturday, December 19 at […]

THE ‘Star’, Kieran Donaghy, will switch on the Christmas Lights in The Square at 5pm on Saturday, November 28 to herald the start of the 2015 Christmas Spraoí Tralee. The Kerry Captain will join the Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Thomas McEllistrim and one pupil from a Tralee primary school (chosen from a […]

THERE were some high rollers in Benners Hotel on Saturday night. It was all part of the Viva Las Vegas Casino night with all funds raised going towards  Tralee Rowing Club. There was roulette, blackjack and poker tables with those paying the €25 entrance getting €20 worth back in betting chips. There […]

THERE was a great turnout from the Na Gaeil GAA Club faithful on Friday night for their Race Night. A major fundraiser for the club, there was a lively atmosphere with super prizes to be won including a best dressed man and woman competition. Great craic then and lots of money raised […]

THE National Circus Of Ireland Festival came to a close with a parade through town on Sunday afternoon. Over the past four days, performers from all over the country have been entertaining  people in workshops, on the streets and in performances around the town in a festival which is gaining […]

THE annual Ballyheigue Beardfest is getting closer and around 30 lads are preparing to face the razor on Saturday, November 28 in Kirby’s Bar. Local hairdressers are on call for the big shave off and on the night there will be a monster raffle and and an auction of signed sports goods including a […]

ARE you interested in making movies? Well the Donal Walsh Livelife Foundation’s Livelife Film Competition is back and was launched on Saturday with the help of Kerry star Barry John Keane at the Fels Point Hotel. The third “Live Life Love” Day will take place at the Brandon Conference Centre in Tralee […]

WELL the Circus Festival has certainly brightened up a crap weekend weatherwise! All through the past few days, performers have been providing street entertainment and workshops all over town and Saturday’s show in Siamsa was an amazing collage of talent from the many talented people who’ve come to the town for […]

A VERY special night is planned for next Wednesday as renowned chef Frank Moynihan brings ‘Tastes Of Christmas’ to the Meadowlands Hotel. The fundraiser, organised by the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Parents Council, is sure to tantalise the taste buds, coming as it does from the former resident chef on the Gay […]

A VERY popular Lego building club is coming to Tralee for kids between four and 12 years-of-age. The first ‘Brickx Club’ in town is taking place next Tuesday, November 17, in Cumann Iosaef. There will also be a Lego workshop day in the Fels Point Hotel on Sunday, December 13. Continued […]

WELL-KNOWN hotelier and TV presenter, Francis Brennan will be signing copies of his book at O’Mahony’s Bookshop on Saturday, November 21 at 3pm. The co-owner of the five-star Park Hotel in Kenmare,  has written his second book ‘Counting My Blessings: Francis Brennan’s Guide To Happiness’ after the huge success of ‘It’s The […]