WHAT’S ON

THE Kerry Camino was launched yesterday and organisers expect around 200 walkers from far and wide will take part in the annual event on routes from Tralee to Dingle. The three day walk will take place on the May Bank Holiday weekend, May 4-6, with a registration/information evening at The […]

TRALEE Rowing Club has organised a Golf Classic fundraising event this Saturday at Castlegregory Golf Club. Everybody is welcome to participate in this Four Ball Scramble competition, including people new to golf and juniors. Tee Times will be between 8am and 3pm and there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd […]

A SERIES of workshops will take place around the county this May for the Bealtaine festival which celebrates creativity as we age. This year, Kerry County Council in association with Kerry Libraries and co-funded by the Arts Council is bringing workshops in creative writing, visual arts and feltwork to libraries […]

Our movie guy, John McCann, says ‘Michael Inside’ is a compelling social prison drama that deserves all the critical acclaim it’s getting… Written and directed by Frank Berry, Michael Inside tells the story of  Michael McCrea, (played by Dafhyd Flynn)  an impressionable eighteen-year-old who lives with his grandfather Francis (Lalor Roddy) in […]

The weather is set to be mainly dry on Friday and Saturday so here’s a few things to do over the weekend… 1. Enjoy the weather… At last! Dry weather…well, until Saturday evening anyway! It’s time to get out and enjoy it while you can so hit the outdoors and […]

FANS of  bingo might want to make note of this date. The Parents Association of Presentation Secondary School, Milltown has launched their Fundraising Bingo Night, in aid of school funds and there’s loads of prizes on offer. The first game will commence at the school at 7pm on Thursday, April […]

THE Dingle Way Challenge, an annual fundraiser by St Pat’s GAA Club, is set to be bigger and better this year and the club is looking for participants. The date has been set for Sunday, June 3 and Chairman of St Pats, Jimmy Mulligan, is promising a fantastic day out. […]

John McCann says ‘A Quiet Place’ is a terrific tense horror thriller that might turn out to be one of the year’s best films… With the recent critical and commercial success of films such as  ‘Get Out’, ‘It Comes at Night’ and ‘The Witch’, the horror genre has enjoyed a […]

BALLYSEEDY Garden Centre is the place to be on Saturday, April 21, as the Kerry Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) are set to host the inaugural Unsung Hero charity cycle. The cycle will pay homage to renowned explorer Tom Crean and will also remember DSI Kerry member Emily Keohane […]

Thankfully, it’s the weekend and while it’s a bit of a quiet one, there’s still a few things you can get up to… Friday 1. Check out some art… Students from Kerry College of Further Education will hold an exhibition and CD launch in The Ashe Hotel. The QQI Level […]

THE months of rehearsals are over and it was time to take to the stage last night for members of Tralee Musical Society. With director Oliver Hurley at the helm, the cast were well-prepared and put on a fantastic show last night for the hundreds who attended ‘Children Of Eden’ […]

TWO women from  Kerry will be among the five participants who will appear on the National Lottery Winning Streak game show on RTE One this Saturday . Catriona Dunne from Caherslee, Tralee and Margaret Flaherty from Milltown, Killarney will take to the Winning Streak stage with high hopes of winning […]

THE ‘Truth or Dare’ art exhibition, featuring work from three graduates of the Limerick College of Art and Design, officially opened on Friday last in Siamsa Tíre. The three artists, Grace Roberts, Suzanne Mortell and Nuala O’Sullivan,were delighted with the great attendance and support of their art works on the night […]

GAELSCOIL Mhic Easmainn is gearing up for a fantastic night of entertainment at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium later this month. To celebrate 40 successful years in all-Irish primary education, the school will be hosting a ‘Night at the Dogs’ on Saturday, April 21. The night promises to be a wonderful social gathering […]

FASHION Designer to the stars Don O’Neill, will return to his culinary past for one night only this July for what promises to be an unforgettable fundraising event in memory of his beloved mother, Mim O’Neill. Don, who trained as a chef before embarking on a stellar fashion career, has […]

TESCO stores in Tralee will host a ‘Great Irish Bake’ to raise funds for their national charity partner, Temple Street on Friday, April 20. In 2017, Tesco stores in Kerry successfully raised €4,250 for the little heroes of Temple Street as part of the Great Irish Bake and are aiming to beat that […]

WE can expect some amazing performances, slick moves, colourful costumes and lots of laughter next month when 11 acts take to the stage for Churchill GAA’s ‘Lip Sing Battle’. Following on from their hugely successful ‘Strictly’ event in 2017, the club has gone for a different type of show and […]

THE railings at the Town Park will resemble those at St Stephen’s Green in Dublin this summer in a new initiative to bring even more colour to the area. Tralee Chamber Alliance is organising an outdoor exhibition space called ‘Art in the Park Tralee’. This event will provide artists an opportunity to […]

THE Ashe Hotel will be buzzing next Friday as students from Kerry College of Further Education hold an exhibition and CD launch. Art and music lovers have a delightful evening to look forward to as they showcase their talents from 6pm to 8pm at ‘The Pursuit Of Artyness’. The QQI […]

Our movie guy, John McCann, was blown away by ‘Ready Player One’ which is a must for retro gaming fans… After dealing with a more serious subject matter earlier in the year with ‘The Post’, iconic director Steven Spielberg returns this time around to the genre that he more or […]

BLENNERVILLE Playschool is holding a Food Demonstration in association with Croí Restaurant next weekend. The renowned Tralee Culinary Gangsters will be demonstrating how to cook wild, local, fresh foraged food at Blennerville school on Sunday, April 15 at 1pm. This promises to be a fun-filled, family-friendly event and adults are asked […]

NOT long to go now. Following on from the huge success of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ staged in 2017, the award-winning Tralee Musical Society (TMS) will present ‘Children of Eden’ next week in what is an eagerly anticipated production. The show will run nightly from Wednesday, April 11 to Saturday, April […]

The Easter holidays are coming to an end but there’s still a few things to do over the weekend… Friday 1. Getting lippy in Churchill… With just a month a go, the Churchill GAA Club Lip Sing 2018 event will be officially launched at the Oyster Tavern tonight. The contestants […]

TASTE Kerry’s Annual Food Showcase will see the launch of the Kerry Seafood Resource pack, an in-depth exploration of Kerry’s Fishing Industry and its communities, a valuable resource developed for the hospitality and tourism industry. The one-day TasteKerry Food Showcase will be held at IT Tralee on April 26, 9.00 am – […]

HERE’S a great idea to get kids reading this season. ‘Spring into Story-time’ is back on Saturdays this April at Tralee Library. These events provide an ideal opportunity for children to take time to enjoy stories in their local library and experience reading as an activity which is fun, entertaining and […]

John McCann says ‘Mary Magdelene is a well-crafted biblical tale that just falls short of director Garth Davis’ standard… Following on from the huge success of his debut feature film ‘Lion’, director Garth Davis takes on the retelling of a famous religious tale in the shape of Mary Magdelene. This […]

THE final countdown is on for Saturday’s Ardfert National School ‘Lip Sing’ event and the organisers have made extra tickets available on the night. After two sell-out Strictly Come Dancing events over the past couple of years, the school to host their first ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the Ballyroe Heights […]

FRESH from winning RTE’s Dancing on the Stars on Sunday, Jake Carter kicks off his national tour at the INEC Acoustic Club this Good Friday. Following his success on Dancing With The Stars, Jake is keen to strap on his guitar and get back on the road with his band […]

GOOD Friday is just a couple of days away and people are being urged to support the two walks in aid of the Kerry Hospice in the Tralee area. The Tralee walk will begin from The Grand Hotel at 10am on Friday, March 30. Walkers in the 22nd annual event […]

WHILE the Easter Tea Party in the Ashe Hotel is sold out, there is still much to enjoy for youngsters at the upcoming Tír na nÓg Children’s Festival this weekend in Tralee. First up is the free children’s party and puppet show at Caballs Toymaster on Saturday morning  from 10am […]