Entertainment

IF you’re looking to something to do with the kids this weekend, then Tralee Library could be the place to go. They are hosting two events for children with a well-known writer on Saturday morning and in the afternoon. Róisín Meaney will first host ‘Lost Heads And Superheroes’ at 11.30am where […]

ALFIE’S second annual Gin-Fest takes place at The Ashe Hotel on Friday, July 13th and Saturday July 14th and promises yet another top notch line-up of events and entertainment. It all kicks off on Friday 13th with the return of their popular Wine-Down Friday. This takes place from 5pm with […]

THE Puck Fair committee will officially launch the 2018 programme at Sheahan’s Bar, The Square, Killorglin this Saturday at 8pm where those attending will hear details of the festival. This year’s event which takes place from Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12 will be particularly special not only for […]

MAYOR of Tralee, Cllr Graham Spring, was delighted to open a new project at a Mitchels estate on Wednesday night. Young people who were part of the Community Regeneration Street Art project were present to receive certificates from the Mayor for their work on a fantastic initiative which began in November 2017. […]

A CBS The Green teacher is one of thousands taking part in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on Saturday, but he’ll probably take a while longer to get around. Anthony Cronin, who is from Killarney, will cycle the gruelling 180 km cycle on his Penny Farthing. He will leave his […]

JUST in case you haven’t heard, the LocalLink bus service to Banna and Fenit is continuing this week and the good news is kids go free. The service is proving popular with people from town as the fine weather continues. All during July, kids under the age of 19 travel […]

THE weather was lovely yesterday — with the searing heat gone for the moment — so shoppers could go about their business without frying. They had a great soundtrack to their stroll through the town centre as The Rose Hotel sponsored ‘Summer Tunes On The Mall’. “The owners of The […]

THE Ashe Hotel held a special ‘Summer Corporate Lunch’ to thank its clients for their continued support over the past few years. Representatives from businesses and organisations in town enjoyed refreshing cool smoothies before being treated to the delicious dishes. It was also a chance to meet new members of […]

A SWELTERING night outside was matched by red-hot dancing inside as Tralee Rugby Club hosted its first ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Eleven couples took to the floor for a fantastic night of fun and entertainment for the over 500 people present. After a haka to […]

CULTURE Night this year takes place on Friday, September 21 and offers the public a free opportunity to see the work of artists and creative industry professionals, arts organisations and cultural venues on the night. “A great many venues across Kerry stay open late into the night and use the […]

If you haven’t actually burst into flames in the past few days, then you can look forward a weekend of slightly lower temperatures. Here’s a few things to get up to in between saying things like “it’s actually too hot” or “you know, we’re not able for this kind of […]

LAST Saturday saw some wonderful weather, but those looking to take shelter from the sun were treated to a great day in Manor West Shopping Centre. It was their summer food and craft fair and young ones were entertained with face-painting and their favourite cartoon characters, while the finest food producers […]

HERE’S something different to go to on a Friday night…and it’s free. ‘The Freedom Machine’ by Elaine Gallagher is a hilarious audio-visual stand up show, which celebrates 100 years of women’s suffrage by exploring the revolutionary bicycle. This is a free event (limited spaces) and will take place at O’Donnells, Mounthawk, […]

THE weather is perfect for summer cooking and those who showed up on Monday night at the Manor West Hotel certainly got plenty ideas for the weeks ahead. Chef Mark Doe of Just Cooking fame gave a cookery demonstration as a fundraiser for the KDYS, ably assisted by ‘Apprentice Chef’ […]

TESCO Family Town at the 2018 Rose of Tralee International Festival will be bigger than ever with the introduction of a spectacular Luminarium in Páirc an Phiarsaigh and a new wellness programme for kids with Aidan O’Mahony. In revealing details of this year’s Family Town entertainment, the Festival organisers are […]

THE Christie Hennessy music festival, which has been taking place in Tralee since 2011 could be moved to Killarney this year by organisers. The two day festival, held in honour of the late singer/songwriter from Tralee, usually takes place in October and consists of two main events — The Troubadour […]

AH, the glorious sunshine is putting everyone in a good mood this week. The beaches are packed, the ice-cream man can probably afford a holiday home on the Cote d’Azur at this stage and Factor 500-smeared children are having a ball. Summer’s here and to celebrate The Rose Hotel is […]

A MARRIED couple from Kerry were celebrating a huge boost to their retirement coffers after they collected a massive Lotto Match 5 + Bonus prize of €149,347 in Dublin on Monday afternoon. The overjoyed pair plan to use their Lotto windfall to enjoy their retirement by travelling the world in style […]

Cruinniú na nÓg took place all over Ireland on Saturday and there was a host of events in Kerry. Billed as the national day of creativity for children and young people, the programme of free events in Tralee drew young people to a number of venues. Tralee Library hosted a […]

John McCann says ‘Ocean’s 8’ is a bland forgettable heist movie that criminally wastes the acting talent at its disposal… THE arrival of Oceans 8 to Tralee Omniplex was one that was always going to intrigue and excite. The reboot of a popular franchise with all star female cast that […]

Get the barbecues out because it’s going to be a hot, hot weekend. If you’re not heading to the beach then here’s a few things to do in Tralee and beyond… Friday 1. Fashion and fun… Why not kick off the weekend at Connect Kerry’s Cocktails and Canapes Night at […]

TODAY is National Burger Day and to celebrate, hundreds of participating outlets across the country, including a handful in Kerry, are offering a special 2 for 1 deal on their signature burgers in celebration of the day. In the past month alone, almost 17,000 Irish burger enthusiasts cast their vote […]

A TRALEE woman was crowned Miss Kerry at a selection night at the weekend. Twenty-year-old Brogan O’Sullivan from Killeen Wood, was chosen from  15 contestants from all over the county at the event in the Killarney Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Denise Hickey from Rathmore was second and Emily Hayes from […]

NOW this looks interesting and something different for the festival. Oktoberfest is coming to the Rose Of Tralee Festival Dome with Oompah Brass Bands, biers, bratwursts and banter on Saturday, August 18 from 7.30pm to 2am. It will bring the best of German traditions and culture to the Festival and the […]

THE Ó Mathúna family, owners of Tralee’s Meadowlands Hotel rolled out the red carpet to many of Ireland’s most loved sports stars for the 20th Anniversary Sports Gala, the centrepiece of their festival last weekend which celebrated the hotel’s 20th year in business and which was all in aid of […]

AFTER the family excitement of Féile na mBláth last weekend, there’s another great event to look forward to on Saturday around the town. Cruinniú na nÓg is taking place all over Ireland on Saturday June 23. As the national day of creativity for children and young people, the programme in […]

A GREAT way to spend a Saturday afternoon. There was a great turnout at the Spa/Fenit Hospice Committee’s Midsummer Ladies Lunch for the Palliative Care Unit at The Oyster Tavern. Ladies looked very stylish as they arrived to gin drinks reception followed by a delicious four course meal. The guest speaker on […]

THE Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) awards took place last night and there were Tralee winners. Des Hurley took the award for  Best Stage Management for the production of ‘All Shook Up’. Tralee Musical Society also won Best Visual for ‘Children of Eden’, Lena Lynch & Team, while they were […]

A CRACKING weekend of entertainment kicked off at the Meadowlands Hotel on Friday and a sports quiz last night whetted the appetite for Saturday’s line-up. Held in aid of Kerry Hospice, it saw a good turnout of knowledgeable sports fans playing for some great prizes. Joe Hennebery of Kerry Hospice […]

Horror movie ‘Hereditary’ has been getting rave reviews but John McCann says the last half hour lets it down… To say that I was looking forward to catching ‘Hereditary’ (as much as anyone can look forward to a horror film!) on the big screen, would be somewhat of an understatement. […]