Entertainment

JUST a week on from the opening of their ‘Dreams’ exhibition at the Library, Tralee Art Group will open its final exhibition of 2023 in Siamsa Tíre this Thursday. The Group are delighted to announce the opening of their ‘Music’ exhibition from 6.30pm to 8pm. It’s been a really busy year […]

STEP under the festive arch of The Ashe Hotel into a world of enchantment and celebration this Christmas. Guided by twinkling lights and the aroma of Christmas in the air you’ll be whisked away to a land of seasonal delights, merriment and cheer. The venue of choice is Alfie’s Lounge, […]

GAELCHOLÁISTE Chiarraí’s Parent Council are hosting a festive cookery demonstration fundraiser in support of the school’s student wellbeing initiatives. The evening promises to be a feast for the senses and it’s all in the name of promoting a healthier, happier school community. Set to take place at 7pm on Thursday, […]

AS we reported yesterday, the Christmas parade was an explosion of colour and fun through the streets of Tralee on Saturday. Organised by Tralee Chamber and Kerry County Council in partnership with Sean Murphy Electrical, it was a lovely day for all the family and will be repeated again on […]

HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Tralee on a chilly December afternoon as the Christmas parade returned to the streets of the town on Saturday. The event was organised by Tralee Chamber and Kerry County Council, in partnership with Sean Murphy Electrical and the local business community, ‘Santa’s Magical […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Time is brought to you by CH Tralee… EVERYONE was simply having a wonderful Christmas time in Tralee’s many hotels, bars and restaurants last night as the party season is now in full swing. Whether it was big companies, schools, small businesses or just groups […]

ANYONE attending Total Cleaning Kerry’s cookery demo on Friday were literally given food for thought if they were thinking of entertaining at home this festive season. The free event saw chef Mark Doe of Just Cooking in Firies create some delicious finger foods and dessert recipes such as pork and apple […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Time is brought to you by CH Tralee… THEY came, they saw, they looked very stylish (or as Caesar would have said, ‘veni, vidi, vi-chic’). Yes, it was that time of year again when staff from schools, businesses and organisations from around the Tralee area […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, looks at six movies from different genres on RTE and TG4 today… In what was a rather belated sequel to ‘The Guns of Navarone’, Force 10 From Navarone (Saturday 3.30pm RTE1) is a typical World War Two ‘boys own’ adventure. Ten commandos risk their lives, […]

CHRISTMAS is coming early to Killarney tomorrow (Sunday) night. ‘Carols from the Cathedral’ is back again in St Mary’s Cathedral at 7.30pm. Organised by Kerry Scotia Ensemble orchestra, soprano Sharon Lyons and her Kerry Concert Choir, this charity gala concert will feature spectacular performances of your favourite Christmas classics to get […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Time is brought to you by CH Tralee… THE first ever Network Ireland Kerry Christmas party was a stylish affair at The Rose Hotel on Thursday evening with over 50 guests in attendance. The evening began with a drinks reception at 6.45pm by Valentia Island […]

THE Opus’96 Chamber Choir will hold a fundraising concert in The River Island Hotel this Sunday at 7.30pm. The concert will consist of festive favourites is in aid of the Castleisland Day Care Centre and will be directed by Martina Ryan Murphy, while the accompanist is Aine Murray. Special guests […]

GET ready beauty lovers in Tralee, because an evening of glitz and glamour like no other is coming. The makeup maestro herself, Michelle Regazzoli Stone, will host “A Night Out with MRS Glam” Masterclass in CH Tralee on The Mall on Wednesday, December 13 from 6.30pm to 9pm. Michelle will […]

A LOCAL man is inviting people to come to Manor West Shopping Centre on Sunday between 12 noon and 3pm to meet and have photos taken with costumed characters from Star Wars. Members of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion will be dressed as good guys and bad guys from […]

A FREE Cookery Demo in aid of Adapt Kerry will be held in-store at Total Cleaning Kerry’s store at the Horan Centre tomorrow (Friday). Total Cleaning are delighted once again to welcome Mark Doe from Just Cooking who will be joining them to share festive culinary tips from 11am to […]

THE Wander Wild Festival – Ireland’s Ultimate Outdoor Experience — will return next March in Killarney. With over 30 new events, an expanded wellness hub, an extended base camp at this year’s festival it’s set to be bigger than ever. Exciting additions include a Dark Sky Astrology Hike, live workshops […]

THE Brogue Inn and Killarney Heights Hotel have been recognised as a ‘Knorr Recommended Roast 2024’ venues. Kirby’s Brogue Inn, the landmark pub at the bottom of Rock Street is one of the first pubs in the country to be recognised as a ‘Knorr Recommended Roast 2024’ venue. And, one […]

CANCER support charity Recovery Haven Kerry has announced details of its Designer Fashion Showcase event taking place in the Gleneagle INEC Arena on February 1, 2024. The date – St Brigid’s Day – is particularly poignant for those involved, with the show set to incorporate the Irish saint and mark […]

HUNDREDS of people made their way to the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Sports Hall on Sunday as they held their second Festive Fair. Organised and run voluntarily by the Parents Association with the help of Scoil Eoin staff,  it was another super success and great credit is due to all who contributed […]

TRALEE Art Group will see the opening of  their exhibition in Kerry County Library, Tralee, on Thursday, November 30th at 6.30-8pm. Titled ‘Dreams’, it reveals an eclectic range of artworks with a variety of styles and media,  and reflects the great diversity the members of the ever-growing group. The public […]

CHRISTMAS is coming early to Killarney next Sunday. ‘Carols from the Cathedral’ is back again in St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, December 3 at 7.30pm. Organised by Kerry Scotia Ensemble orchestra, soprano Sharon Lyons and her Kerry Concert Choir, this charity gala concert will feature spectacular performances of your favourite Christmas […]

A FREE Cookery Demo in aid of Adapt Kerry will be held in-store at Total Cleaning Kerry’s store at the Horan Centre next Friday, December 1st. Total Cleaning are delighted once again to welcome Mark Doe from Just Cooking who will be joining them to share festive culinary tips from […]

LOOKING for something for all the family to do tomorrow afternoon? Well Scoil Eoin is hosting its second Festive Fair from 12 noon to 4pm. It promises to be a great day out to get into the magical spirit of Christmas. The event is being organised and run voluntarily by the […]

WITH just over four weeks to go until Christmas Day, the festive atmosphere only increases between now and when Santa arrives. A great place to sample the festive fun, is in Teach an tSolais, beside St Johns Church of Ireland in Ashe Street, Tralee on Saturday, December 9 for the […]

There is a very seasonal theme with today’s films, says our movie guy, James Finnegan… Jack Frost (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) stars Michael Keaton in the title role.  Jack is the lead singer in a rock band, but his focus on getting a record deal causes him to neglect his family, […]

A STANDING ovation hailed an amazing performance from the students of Presentation Secondary School on Thursday night. After months of rehearsals, it was time for them to put on ‘Showtime – A Musical Extravaganza’ at Siamsa Tíre and with a mix of old favourites and modern classics, the show went down […]

WHILE the Christmas lights will be switched on in town this weekend, anyone arriving into Tralee from the east will already be in no doubt that the festivities have begun in the county capital. The huge 40ft Christmas tree at Ballygarry Estate was illuminated yesterday evening at a special family […]

IT’S now become a tradition enjoyed by ex-pats and locals alike, as The Rose Hotel hosted its annual Thanksgiving event. The hotel’s owners, Dick and Eibhlín Henggeler, started hosting the event seven years ago, but it had to take a break for a couple of years during the pandemic. The […]

GET set for a super Saturday as the Christmas season officially kicks off in town this weekend. Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s bringing his friends Frosty the Snowman, Fairy Twinkle, Ernie Elf and lots more along with him this Saturday with a show at 2.30pm and at […]

THE MTU Event Management students hosted an evening of drag comedy in support of Novas Homeless Services on Tuesday night in The Blasket. ‘Drag Me Upstairs’, was a fun evening of drag show comedy upstairs at the bar, as part of the final year of their degree. Drag queen Ivanna […]