Entertainment

Aoife Daly and Kayrena Dowling at the Kerins O'Rahillys 'Strictly Club Dancing' on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: All The Style From Kerins O’Rahillys ‘Strictly’ Night (Part 2)

March 18, 2018 at 10:16 am Comments are Disabled

IT was a memorable night for Kerins O’Rahillys as they held their second ‘Strictly Club Dancing’ event on Friday in The Brandon Hotel. Around 1,000 tickets were sold and unsurprisingly, many if them came dressed to impress on the night. Here’s some of the style from the night and more […]

Read more ›
.

PHOTOS: All The Fun Of The St Patrick’s Day Parade (Part 2)

March 18, 2018 at 10:15 am Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Tralee St Patricks’ Day Parade is brought to you by AIB Tralee… THE St Patrick’s Day parade is all about showing what a wonderful community we have here  in Tralee. Well there were enough clubs and organisations who put their names forward to take part yesterday. […]

Read more ›
.

PHOTOS: Community Comes Out In Force For St Patrick’s Day Parade (Part 1)

March 17, 2018 at 3:30 pm Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the St Patrick’s Day parade is sponsored by AIB Tralee… THE rain stayed away as hundreds turned out a little early this year for the St Patrick’s Day parade in Tralee. Sometime after 12 noon the hundreds of participants came down Castle Street  led by Grand Marshall, Dan […]

Read more ›
Declan Quill and Sharon O'Sullivan strut their stuff. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Brandon Rocks As The Blues Hold Second ‘Strictly’

March 17, 2018 at 11:26 am Comments are Disabled

INCREDIBLE dancing performances electrified the crowd in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre last night for the second Kerins O’Rahillys ‘Strictly Club Dancing’ night. Around 1,000 tickets were sold for the event and they got their money’s worth from the 12 couples as they danced their hearts out for the audience. […]

Read more ›
McCann At The Movies: Wonderfully Crafted But ‘The Shape Of Water’ May Not Be For Everyone

McCann At The Movies: Wonderfully Crafted But ‘The Shape Of Water’ May Not Be For Everyone

March 17, 2018 at 11:23 am Comments are Disabled

Our movie guy, John McCann, says The Shape of Water is a wonderfully crafted Oscar winning film, but it may not be for everyone!… With an underlying sense of injustice among some cinema goers at ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri’ missing out on the Best Picture Oscar among audiences, reviewing […]

Read more ›
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick's Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: A Sea Of Green For Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade

March 16, 2018 at 3:50 pm Comments are Disabled

THE kids at Scoil Eoin got a head start on the St Patrick’s Day festivities by staging their own parade on Friday morning. Pupils from every class donned the green in the school yard for an event which has become a tradition at the county’s largest primary school. Jimmy Diggins […]

Read more ›
PHOTOS: Dressing To Impress At The Castle Bar During Cheltenham Week

PHOTOS: Dressing To Impress At The Castle Bar During Cheltenham Week

March 16, 2018 at 9:14 am Comments are Disabled

IT’S been some week of fun at The Castle Bar with racing, a few pints and the chance to win thousands in the rollover providing a great atmosphere in the Rock Street establishment. The place was packed as usual on Thursday with some ladies joining in the craic and being […]

Read more ›
at the parade on Friday. Photo by  Dermot Crean

Road Closures And A Different Ending For St Patrick’s Day Parade

March 16, 2018 at 9:14 am Comments are Disabled

WITH the St Patrick’s Day parade taking place tomorrow there’s a change from previous years to remind you about.   The 2018 parade theme is Ireland’s Most Enterprising Town and will start at The Rose Hotel roundabout on Dan Spring Road at 11.45am. However, the finish is different this year as […]

Read more ›
Five Things To Do This Weekend

Five Things To Do This Weekend

March 16, 2018 at 9:13 am Comments are Disabled

It’s the weekend and a very big one at that! A parade, Strictly Come Dancing, matches and marathons will make it one to remember… Friday 1. Dancing blues… Tonight’s the night 12 couples take to the floor for Kerins O’Rahillys ‘Strictly Club Dancing’  in The Brandon. Deirdre Walsh of Radio […]

Read more ›
Launching the Kerry Hospice Good Friday walks around the county were, in front; athlete Shona Heaslip, Maura Sullivan, Radio Kerry's Deirdre Walsh and her daughter Olivia Crean. Back from left; Joe Hennebery (Tralee), Pat Doolan (Killarney, Michelle Jones (Killorglin), Eileen Sheehy (Listowel), Jenny Tarrant (Listowel), Mary O'Connor, Mary Shanahan, Breda O'Sullivan (Killorglin) and Andrea O'Donoghue (Tralee). Photo by Dermot Crean

People Urged To Hit The Road On Good Friday For The Hospice

March 16, 2018 at 9:12 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE athlete Shona Heaslip and Radio Kerry’s Deirdre Walsh were on hand on Thursday evening to help launch the annual Kerry Hospice Good Friday Walks around the county. They will take place in various locations including Killarney, Killorglin, Inch, Listowel, the Spa and Tralee to name but a few. The […]

Read more ›
Ballymac Man To Play For His Mom On ‘Winning Streak’

Ballymac Man To Play For His Mom On ‘Winning Streak’

March 15, 2018 at 3:12 pm Comments are Disabled

THERE was great excitement in a Ballymac household on Saturday night when Mary Bonn’s name was called out on ‘Winning Streak’. But Mary will have to wait a little while longer to get her hands on any prizes, as the National Lottery show takes a break for this St Patrick’s […]

Read more ›
Simon Lorne, Olivera Ivkovic, Liridona Bunjaku and Elsa Cenaj at the IT Tralee Students Unio Ball on Wednesday night in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Glamour At The IT Tralee Students Union Ball

March 15, 2018 at 10:40 am Comments are Disabled

WHILE the nurses and agri studies students had their fun last week, this time it was the occasion of the IT Tralee Students Union Ball to bring the glamour to Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Over 150 students and staff members from IT Tralee enjoyed a meal and entertainment from No Direction […]

Read more ›
Catriona Py Collins, Paul Cotter of Tralee Culinary Gangsters, pupils Barry Nagle, Leon O'Connor, Tomás Kennedy, Bitania Yosef and Kevin O'Connor, of Tralee Culinary Gangsters at the launch of the Spring Cookery Demo to take place in Ballyroe Heights Hotel next week. Photo by Dermot Crean

Scoil Eoin Teams Up With Gangsters For Cookery Demo

March 14, 2018 at 1:11 pm Comments are Disabled

WHILE it might not feel like spring yet, the good people at Scoil Eoin are planning an event to showcase how to use seasonal ingredients to create amazing dishes. The ‘Spring Food Demo’ is being organised by the Parents Association  at the primary school to raise funds to be used […]

Read more ›
Brenda O'Regan, Claire Goodall, Cliodhna Hayes, Mags Bowler and Zoe Riordan Donnelly contestants in Kerins O'Rahillys GAA 'Strictly Club Dancing'. Photo by Dermot Crean

Nearly 1,000 Tickets Sold For Kerins O’Rahillys ‘Strictly’ Event

March 14, 2018 at 10:48 am Comments are Disabled

THERE’S just days to go to until the second Kerins O’Rahillys ‘Strictly Club Dancing’ night and it’s set to be a massive occasion again with nearly 1,000 tickets already sold. The 12 couples are all set to go on Friday night at The Brandon Hotel after being put through their […]

Read more ›
Carole Commane, Geraldine O'Shea, Violet Lynch and Helen O'Mahony in the Guards and Nurses Tops of the Town show. Photo by John Cleary

PHOTOS: Another Glimpse Into The Past From ‘T’was Only Like Yesterday’

March 14, 2018 at 10:47 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE photographer, John Cleary’s ‘T’was Only Like Yesterday’ has found its way into many home in the past number of months The book of photographs concentrates on the 1980s with images from sporting, religious, social and political life from Tralee and Kerry all contained therein. John has given us a few […]

Read more ›
The cast of 'One Murder And A Christening' at Na Gaeil GAA Club on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

Hit Comedy Back By Popular Demand At Na Gaeil Club

March 13, 2018 at 3:46 pm Comments are Disabled

IT enjoyed two sell-out performances in February and the reaction was so positive a hit comedy/drama will return to the Na Gaeil GAA Clubhouse at the end of the month. Due to popular demand, the hugely successful ‘One Murder and a Christening’, penned by Mary Quirke, will make a welcome […]

Read more ›
Thousands In Prizes To Be Won With The Castle Bar’s Rollover

Thousands In Prizes To Be Won With The Castle Bar’s Rollover

March 12, 2018 at 8:58 pm Comments are Disabled

SO it’s finally here. Cheltenham week has arrived and there’s some line-up of entertainment planned for The Castle Bar on Rock Street. And, of course, there’s still time to enter the famous Rollover competition which has been running since 1998. There’s thousands in prizes this year to be won. You can […]

Read more ›
WATCH: Kerry Man Releases New Single And Video

WATCH: Kerry Man Releases New Single And Video

March 11, 2018 at 9:14 am Comments are Disabled

A WEST Kerry man has just released a new single and is looking forward to gigging in the county during the summer. Vinnie Flynn who goes by the ‘Bayonets’ moniker is an Annascaul native making music in Dublin. His distinctive style is a mix of alternative rock, indie, blues and folk. […]

Read more ›
Tom O'Farrell, Sean Quilter, Conor Fitzmaurice and Michael Carroll, cast members in the CBS The Green's upcoming production of 'Sive'. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: CBS Students To Take On A John B Keane Classic

March 10, 2018 at 10:38 am Comments are Disabled

TRANSITION Year students at Tralee CBS are busily preparing to take on a John B Keane classic this month. They will tread the boards at the school on Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22 in ‘Sive’. Teacher and director, Ellen McGillycuddy,  said drama is an important part of the […]

Read more ›
McCann At The Movies: Game For A Laugh, But Not A Game Changer

McCann At The Movies: Game For A Laugh, But Not A Game Changer

March 10, 2018 at 10:35 am Comments are Disabled

Our movie guy, John McCann, says ‘Game Night’ is an entertaining, absurd, dark and satisfying action comedy…but it’s not a game changer!… After a few intense weeks of Oscar hype, excitement, anticipation and in some cases disappointment (how ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri’ lost out to ‘The Shape of Water’ […]

Read more ›
Well Known People Contribute To New Book In Aid Of KCSG

Well Known People Contribute To New Book In Aid Of KCSG

March 9, 2018 at 3:57 pm Comments are Disabled

A NEW book containing contributions from famous people is in the shops now with proceeds from sales going to Kerry Cancer Support Group. Football legend Mick O’Dwyer, cyclist Sean Kelly, television personalities Mike Murphy and Oliver Callan all contribute while there is original poetry from our poet laureate Paula Meehan, […]

Read more ›
Five Things To Do This Weekend

Five Things To Do This Weekend

March 9, 2018 at 9:10 am Comments are Disabled

It’s the weekend before the St Patrick’s festivities but there’s still a lot to do in Tralee and beyond… Friday 1. Opera comes to town…   Irish National Opera brings Thomas Adés darkly comic opera, Powder Her Face to Siamsa Tíre. The work has been hailed as “a modern classic” by […]

Read more ›
Jewellery, Cosmetics And Dining Out — Gift Ideas For Mother’s Day

Jewellery, Cosmetics And Dining Out — Gift Ideas For Mother’s Day

March 8, 2018 at 5:19 pm Comments are Disabled

Time is running out to get that wonderful gift for mammy, so if you’re stuck for ideas have a look here… 1. CH has it all… CH Tralee have suggested some great gifts that mom would love on Sunday. First up is the Lancome La Vie est Belle EDP 50ml […]

Read more ›
New Musician In Residence Appointed By Kerry County Council

New Musician In Residence Appointed By Kerry County Council

March 8, 2018 at 1:49 pm Comments are Disabled

A NEW Musician in Residence, Ian Wilson, takes up his position as resident artist supported through the Arts Office at Kerry County Council and The Arts Council. The residency is further supported by the National Parks and Wildlife Services, Trustees of Muckross, and Creative Ireland. Ian, a native of Belfast, […]

Read more ›
Kingdom Party Pals entertainers at the Children's Tea Party at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Easter Tea Party And Kids Fun Run For Tír na nÓg Festival

March 8, 2018 at 10:10 am Comments are Disabled

AN Easter Tea Party in the Ashe Hotel and a Kids Fun Run will form the highlights of the upcoming Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival. The Under 12’s Kids Fun Run in Tralee Town Park takes place on Saturday, March 31 with a warm up with some Zumba with Linda Flanagan, […]

Read more ›
Seminar On Link Between Dance And Healthcare And Well-Being

Seminar On Link Between Dance And Healthcare And Well-Being

March 8, 2018 at 10:10 am Comments are Disabled

A TWO-DAY seminar titled ‘Dance and Health Event’ will take place at Siamsa Tíre next month on the relevance of dance to healthcare and well-being. The event, on  April 26/27, will bring together dance artists, healthcare professionals and service users to explore the possibilities for dance in healthcare. “We need to […]

Read more ›
Popular Blogger From Kerry To Play For Her Mom On Winning Streak

Popular Blogger From Kerry To Play For Her Mom On Winning Streak

March 7, 2018 at 5:53 pm Comments are Disabled

A CHEF and popular food and fashion blogger, originally from Kerry but living in London, will give her mum the best Mother’s Day present ever this Saturday by appearing on the National Lottery Winning Streak game show on RTE One this Saturday on her behalf. Miriam O’Sullivan, who lives in […]

Read more ›
Table Quiz At O’Riada’s To Help Recovery Haven

Table Quiz At O’Riada’s To Help Recovery Haven

March 7, 2018 at 3:06 pm Comments are Disabled

RECOVERY Haven Kerry is calling on quiz buffs to put their brain power to the test this Friday night, March 9th when the charity hosts a fundraising quiz at O’Riada’s Bar in Ballymacelligot. The purpose of the event is to help raise vital funds for the busy cancer support house, […]

Read more ›
Open Day For School Leavers At Kerry College Of Further Education

Open Day For School Leavers At Kerry College Of Further Education

March 6, 2018 at 4:10 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Kerry College of Further Education, (KCFE), based in Clash, Tralee is holding its annual Open Day on this Thursday, March 8 from 9.30am to 2pm and again from 4.30pm to 7pm. Course Co-ordinators will be on hand during the day to answer any questions you may have on specific […]

Read more ›
Participants Wanted For 24 Hour Charity Hydrobike Event In Ballybunion

Participants Wanted For 24 Hour Charity Hydrobike Event In Ballybunion

March 6, 2018 at 3:28 pm Comments are Disabled

A CHARITY event in Ballybunion is seeking participants to help raise funds for Nano Nagle School in Listowel and Kerry Parents and Friends. Organised by Ballybunion Health and Leisure Centre and sponsored by The Coast Cafe, the event will see people take turns on the hydrobikes in the pool over […]

Read more ›

image