Entertainment

KERRY community groups are being encouraged to attend an information meeting on the new Seniors Alert Scheme on Wednesday, November 15 in Dromhall Hotel, Killarney. The new Seniors Alert Scheme  provides older persons (65 years +) with a free personal monitored alarm and is run by local groups around the […]

THE eir Other Voices Festival returns to Dingle, from December 1-3 and while the musical heart of eir Other Voices beats stronger than ever within the walls of St. James’ Church, beyond the chapel gates a three-day festival of music, song and story has evolved, on the streets and laneways, […]

AS we told you earlier (click here for previous story), Ballyheigue GAA’s first ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ was a massive success on Saturday night. It was the loudest crowd we ever heard for an opening dance at a ‘Strictly’ event and everyone had a great time at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel […]

A SMALL gathering of musicians and supporters of the Christie Hennessy Festival gathered at an archway in St John’s Park on Saturday afternoon for the unveiling of a plaque to the late singer. Although Christie grew up in Casement’s Avenue, it was in a cottage at 2 Steeple View, formerly […]

THE noise was incredible as the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestants took to the floor for the opening dance and it set the tone for a fantastic night in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. This was the club’s first trip to ‘Strictly-land’ and it’s one they’re sure to re-visit after […]

A WEALTH of music talent took to the  stage in The Ashe Hotel last night as the 7th annual Christie Hennessy Festival kicked off with The Troubadour Club. Nine acts played three original songs each and there was an impressive attendance to hear such artists as Mike Hanrahan from legendary folk group, […]

Our movie guy, John McCann, says that in ‘The Death Of Stalin’, Armando Iannucci serves up a comedy high in a year of lows at the box office… In a year of weak offerings comedywise, a Armando Iannucci penned and directed satirical political comedy was always going to be welcome […]

PUT the date in your diary. This year’s Tralee Santa 5k Fun Run will take place on Sunday, December 10 at 11am from the Tralee Bay Wetlands and once again, runners, joggers, walkers, cyclists and pets alike are welcome to take part. This year’s run is for a very special […]

THE Ashe Hotel will  be the centre of music entertainment again this weekend, as it hosts the 7th annual Christie Hennessy Festivalon Friday and Saturday night. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the untimely death of Tralee’s most famous singing and song-writing star which will give this year’s Christie Hennessy […]

RADIO Kerry has announced details of its first-ever ‘TalkAbout’ Christmas Afternoon Tea Party. Tralee’s Ballygarry House Hotel is the venue for the event, which is inspired by some of the popular elements from the station’s afternoon talk show, hosted by Deirdre Walsh. So expect plenty of fashion, beauty and hair […]

HE raised thousands last year and now a Tralee man is asking people to make a commitment to get active for the month of January for great causes with the 5k A Day Challenge. Last year, Colin ‘Poshey’ Aherne’s efforts raised an amazing €5,722 for the Donal Walsh Livelife Foundation […]

A LISTOWEL woman has impressed judges at the Irish Curry Awards. Lizzy’s Little Kitchen in the north Kerry town has won Best Neighbourhood Restaurant in Munster at the awards. The announcement was made last week at an awards’ ceremony in Belfast.  The café, which is owned by Kerry businesswoman, Lizzy Lyons, […]

THIS month saw such classics as The Godfather II and The Princess Bride in Tralee Omniplex as part of the #Bring It Back season and November sees three more top movies from the past on the big screen. Next month’s line-up has been released and the standout film for many must […]

LOCAL singer-songwriter, businessman and author, Mark Leen, has just seen one of his songs featured in a movie which received its premiere in London last week. ‘Rise Of The Footsoldier 3’ is gangster movie starring Larry Lamb and Craig Fairbrass (both formerly of Eastenders) and Shaun Ryder of the Happy […]

TRANSITION Kerry is screening Leonardo DiCaprio’s recent film ‘Before the Flood – a film on climate change’ this Wednesday at Tralee Bay Wetlands from 7.30 – 9.30pm. This film shows how Leonardo DiCaprio meets with scientists, activists and world leaders to discuss the challenges of climate change and possible solutions. […]

EARLIER we told you that Karen O’Connor and Brendan Dillane were the winners of the second John Mitchels GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event (click here for previous coverage). There were hundreds of people in attendance at Ballygarry House Hotel and many glammed up for the occasion as they supported the […]

A FUN-FILLED Halloween family day was held at Manor West Retail Park on Saturday. The Animal Roadshow was there with furry cuddly animals as well as creepy crawlies, slimy snakes, tortoises and more. There was also be an Arts & Crafts area, Face Painting, Balloon Modelling and story time where […]

AROUND 100 people enjoyed the the ‘Rose Rocks For Sudan’ on Sunday night at The Rose Hotel. The staff at Bon Secours Hospital were out in force for the event to fundraise for a group of over 30 volunteers from the hospital including  doctors, nurses, technicians, physios , radiographers and administrative staff  who […]

HE’S already given the Welsh fans nightmares and hopefully Irish soccer player James McClean will do the same in a couple of weeks against Denmark. For the season that’s in it, a Churchill man decided to capture the Derry man’s image in a pumpkin. Shane Kenny, who is now based […]

THEY came to be entertained and they certainly weren’t disappointed at Ballygarry House Hotel last night at the second John Mitchels GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. The eleven couples performed brilliantly in front of about 650 people, including judges Michael Healy Rae TD, Cllr Toireasa Ferris, dance teacher Joanne O’Connor and beauty […]

MODS & Minis at the Mall in Tralee held a fun Customer Loyalty Evening on Friday. Leading beauty and style expert Mary O’ Donnell, of RTE’s Beauty Expert for Life n’ Style and the Today Show, was the host, as local children proved to be excellent models for the great […]

In ‘Thor: Ragnorak’ our movie guy, John McCann, says Marvel has left its best until now… In this latest in the Marvel Studios offerings, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get […]

CHRISTIE Hennessy’s legacy is strong and his life will be celebrated by a host of top singer-songwriters from all over Ireland at next weekend’s Christie Hennessy Festival in at The Ashe Hotel, Tralee on Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the untimely death […]

MODS & Minis at the Mall in Tralee have issued an invitation to their Customer Loyalty Evening tonight (Friday) from 6.30pm. Leading beauty and style expert Mary O’ Donnell, of RTE’s Beauty Expert for Life n’ Style and the Today Show, will be hosting in Mods & Mini’s  Tralee this […]

TWO down, two to go. Audiences are loving the latest show from Tralee Musical Society’s youth section which began at Siamsa Tíre on Wednesday night. The musical comedy features such Elvis classics as Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, and Don’t Be Cruel and is set in a square little town rocked by a […]

It’s the last Bank Holiday before Christmas so make the most of it. There’s plenty to do around town and beyond… Friday 1. New addition in St John’s… A new stained glass will be unveiled in St John’s Church tonight in a ceremony starting from 7.30pm. The new Reconciliation Window […]

FOR the first time ever, The Snowman performed by the RTE Concert Orchestra will come to the Kingdom. This December the hugely popular Christmas film will be backed by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and narrated by Gemma Sugrue for two shows on December 17 at the INEC in Killarney. Nothing yells Christmas more than […]

OVER 70 seafood lovers attended a sold-out fundraiser in aid of Fenit RNLI on Wednesday evening at the North Campus of IT Tralee. The evening  provided an opportunity for the Culinary Arts students at the college to showcase their talents and skills in a restaurant style setting by providing a […]

IF you want to see work from local artists, then Roundy’s Bar is the place to be on Saturday. In this one-night exhibition, beginning at 7pm, you can view the four artists work spread throughout the bar. The artists involved are printmaker Edel Wilson, painter and stone carver Mikel Kryzi, […]

  SECRET Screening makes a return visit this Bank Holiday Monday, October 30, to Tralee Omniplex and a scare awaits. As with all Secret Screenings the trick is in the secret, with nothing but the genre of the film revealed in advance. On the treat side, movie goers are promised […]