WHAT’S ON

Just in case you want to get some fresh air over the next few days, there are a few things on in town and beyond despite the restrictions… 1. Go for a Christmas morning run… Christmas falls on a Saturday so that means it’s Parkrun Day. Get the morning off […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan,  looks at some great films on the box over the coming Christmas weekend… There are so many good films on RTE and TG4 this Christmas, I need to quickly give you my ‘Selection Box’ before I change my mind and give you another Santa list […]

A HOST of popular music and comedy acts are coming to Siamsa Tíre next year as their spring programme was announced. Declan O’Rourke (March 6), Eddi Reader (February 19) and Declan Nerney (January 23) are some of the music acts while Tralee’s native Shane Clifford (April 1), Neil Delamere (March […]

THE Banna Christmas Day swim will take place this year, but with a few restrictions in recognition of the threat of COVID. The swim will take place from 12.30pm and organisers say given the current public health advice, Banna Strand is an ideal outdoor venue, with a sizable stretch of […]

THE skies will once again be lit up on New Year’s Eve as the annual fireworks display returns to Tralee. The annual display and street party couldn’t take place last year due to Covid restrictions, but the good news for 2021 is Tralee Chamber in conjunction with Kerry County Council […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, says it’s starting to look a lot like Christmas in the movies schedules for the weekend… As the Festive Season is almost upon us, the weekly film selections take on that traditional touch of tinsel decorations. Nativity Rocks! (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) is the fourth instalment […]

NOW this is something to interest both music and movie lovers this weekend. The Scotia Ensemble orchestra and Tralee singer Caitriona O’Sullivan will present an evening of music from popular film soundtracks at Balloonagh Church this Sunday. Sounds Of Cinema is taking place over two shows at 3pm and 7pm, […]

A NEW free art exhibition, ‘Make Your Mark’, a free art exhibition featuring works by local and national printmakers, is running at Siamsa Tíre until January 15. The exhibition has just been launched in its gallery to showcase its new brand identity.  This identity draws on Siamsa Tíre’s history, its connection with its local community, and […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, says Saturday’s films on RTE1, RTE2 and TG4 will take you through the full emotional wringer with laughs, tears and romance, and sometimes all three together… The story of Marley & Me (Saturday 3.30 pm TG4) is a true one based on a family that lived […]

MUSIC fans in Tralee should check out the screening of a new short documentary on the late Tralee guitarist Eric Roche this weekend. ‘Eric Roche — Still My Guitar Gently Weeps’ contains interviews with family and friends of the acclaimed guitarist. Made by his childhood friend, Riobaird Brosnan, the screening […]

BALLYBUNION-BASED artist and author Lisa Fingleton is launching her new book ‘The Last Hug For a While’ online next Wednesday night, December 8 at 8pm. The author Michael Harding will officially launch the book. According to Lisa, the book “charts the last year and a half through a series of rhyming […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, looks at two comedies, a drama,  a fantasy and a thriller on TV over the next few days… Jack Frost (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) has a very strange concept, even allowing for a Christmas fantasy story. Michael Keaton plays the aforementioned Jack, who is a musician […]

DON’T forget that tomorrow (Saturday) will see a fantastic afternoon of family entertainment in The Square, culminating in the switching on of the Christmas lights. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the Christmas experience in Tralee. The Square will be transformed into a mini North Pole, with its giant […]

THE Inspired Group launched their cookbooks entitled ‘Cook, Snap N Taste’ and ‘Bake, Snap N Taste’ at Kirby’s Brogue Inn on Wednesday with an event inspired by ‘The Restaurant’ format with celebrity chefs. On the night, patrons were treated to a complimentary drinks’ reception at 6.30pm provided by Garvey’s Supervalu, […]

SCOTTISH singer Eddi Reader is celebrating her 40th year on stage next year with with a ’40 Years Live’ concert tour which is set to tour across Ireland in February 2022, including a date in Tralee. The concert in Siamsa Tire will take place on February 19 and is a […]

KERRY Business Women’s Network (KBN) are bringing Ray Goggins and Rossa O’Donnell of RTE’s Special Forces Ultimate Hell week to Kerry for one special evening this December 8t at the Ballygarry House Hotel. Ray and Rossa’s combined years of military training have created a mindset, outlook and series of skills […]

CHRISTMAS In Ballyseedy Home and Garden Centre was officially launched earlier this week, where guests heard about the fantastic line-up of events during the festive season. Guests on Tuesday enjoyed delicious festive bites, with entertainment from well-known Seanachai legend Eddie Lenihan and vocalist Edel Crowley with a few spot prizes […]

CONTINUING the concert series where reknowned contemporary musicians perform in unique and historic buildings around Tralee, nonfaction are delighted to present Kila frontman Rónán Ó Snodaigh’s latest collaboration with Myles O’Reilly along with vocal quartet Landless in Balloonagh Church. The concert will take place on December 4 at 8pm. Tickets, […]

THE eighth annual Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul will take place on Friday, December 10, 2021. Over the past seven years the generosity of individuals, school communities and businesses across the county has led to over €120,000 being raised, every cent of which goes […]

SIAMSA Tíre has organised a festive line-up that features music, dance, theatre, and fun events for all the family. The seasonal entertainment kicks off on Saturday December 4th with the Irish Rambling House.  Presented in partnership with Radio Kerry, this show promises songs, stories, and plenty of side-splitting laughs from special […]

THE town square is set to be a winter wonderland this December as ‘Christmas In Tralee’ will create a fun-filled atmosphere for all the family. Tralee Chamber Alliance in partnership with Kerry County Council will kick off Christmas in  the town on Saturday, November 27 with the switching on of […]

CONNECT Kerry is preparing to host a fantastic event later this month, bringing ladies together safely for an afternoon of food and fashion. While it couldn’t go ahead for obvious reasons last year, their annual Ladies Lunch returns and take place at The Ashe Hotel on Sunday, November 28. They […]

WHILE two weeks ago saw the inaugural convening of The Virtue Club, last night the new alcohol-free club night held the first event at its new home. The Chamfers John Mitchels GAA Club on the John Joe Sheehy Road saw people gather for a night of entertainment in a fun, […]

It’s an interesting week of films on RTE and TG4 this week with Oscar classics intermixed with some interesting curios says our movie guy, James Finnegan… We start, as always with a Saturday family film and this week’s option is Puss In Boots (Saturday 6.35pm RTE1).   This stars the […]

A PROGRAMME of free public events is taking place at Munster Technological University Kerry Campus as part of the Kerry Science Festival this week. There will be workshops, science shows, talks, laboratory demonstrations, science walks and other science-related events to demonstrate how science can inspire and enable people to act […]

KERRY GAA stars David and Paudie Clifford were on hand at Keane’s of Curraheen on Monday night to help launch a festive fundraiser in aid of a special young lady. Locals and friends of Rose O’Flaherty joined the Cliffords and in looking forward to the ‘Santa Experience at Keane’s’ next […]

THE National Circus Festival Of Irelands began on Thursday in Tralee and will continue until Sunday afternoon, where there will be a parade through the streets of the town at 3pm. Celebrating 20 years of circus skills and arts, the Festival features a jammed packed programme of both Irish and […]

AFTER the success of the opening night at Croí Restaurant last Thursday, Kerry’s first alcohol-free club night for adults has announced it has a new permanent venue for events. The Virtue Club will take up residence at John Mitchels GAA’s Chamfers premises on the John Joe Sheehy Road. Lisa Curran, […]

WITH all the excitement of Halloween, it’s worth remembering that there’s more magical mayhem to look forward to next weekend when the National Circus Festival returns to Tralee from November 4th -7th. Celebrating 20 years of circus skills and arts, the Festival features a jammed packed programme of both Irish and […]

A LOCAL man has come up with something spooky for the Halloween weekend to view at home. Mark Flanagan from Ballyard has created ‘Silent Screams’, a short film made up of four poems which has been posted to YouTube. “These poems are acted out by myself and three talented actors — […]