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MAKE magical Christmas memories with your kids at Gally’s Grotto this December. Book a family meal at Gally’s Bar and Restaurant on the Castlemaine Road for two adults and two children (roast dinners & kids menu) and after you’ve eaten, the kids will experience a personal meeting with Santa and […]

THE Island of Geese will be a hive of activity this Friday and Saturday evenings as its transformed for a special event. Tralee Chamber is urging members of the public to head down to the festive-themed Christmas Market from 5pm to 9pm on both evenings. The market, held in partnership with […]

TRALEE Library will host an event next week as part of the An Garda Síochána centenary celebrations. Earlier this year, an appeal was made to people requesting they share with An Garda Síochána any history or Garda memorabilia they may have or know of to help mark this special year […]

DUE to phenomenal interest in the theatrical portrayal of a War of Independence ambush which happened in mid-Kerry in 1921, a series of new dates for a highly acclaimed stage play, which tells the dramatic story of the incident, have been announced for the new year. ‘Ballymacandy’, which is based […]

DON’T forget there’s a great family festive event taking place this Sunday morning which will warm you up during the cold weather. The Tralee Bay Wetlands will turn red and white as everyone is encouraged to dress up in festive regalia to run, walk or cycle the Tralee 5k Santa […]

CANCER support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, is extending a warm, festive welcome to the people of Kerry to celebrate their official tree-lighting and carol-singing ceremony on this Thursday, December 8. Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, will officiate at Recovery Haven’s Tralee centre at 5 Haig’s Terrace at 4.30pm, joined […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Nights is brought to you by AIB Tralee… REVELLERS took the highway to the partyzone last night as Ballygarry Estate hosted a fantastic ‘Top Gun/Maverick’-themed Christmas soirée. Padraig McGillicuddy, Thys Vogels and Niall Daly took the 320 guests breath away, greeting them in full aviator […]

A SELECTION of paintings from a local artist are being exhibited in a cafe over the coming week, with all proceeds from sales going to Tralee-based charity Action Lesotho. Maree O’Connor was joined by friends and representatives from Action Lesotho, Paul Hanrahan and David Buttimer, at the launch of the […]

STUNNING paintings adorned the walls in Tralee Library on Thursday evening for the opening of Tralee Art Group’s ‘Light’ Exhibition. There was a great turnout for the event as artist Clem O’Keeffe welcomed all to the Group’s first in-person exhibition since before the Covid pandemic. She introduced Niamh Doyle, Executive […]

ClubHeadBangBang at The Greyhound Bar is celebrating its 18th birthday tonight with a concert by two acclaimed music artists. Music fans can sample a shot of ethereal electronica from Fears followed by a cocktail of post-punk, jazz, spoken word and noise rock from The Robocobra Quartet. Robocobra Quartet has a rule: […]

WITH the Christmas lights on and everybody feeling all festive, there’s a special feeling about the town this time of the year. This will be enhanced in the coming days with Mark Leen bringing art exhibitions, music, poetry and finally the launch of his new book at his cafe The […]

KICKING off the Christmas season, Kerry Scotia Ensemble and members of the Kerry Concert Choir and St Mary’s Cathedral Choir are busy rehearsing for their concert “Carols from the Cathedral”, which takes place this Sunday, December 4, in St Mary’s Cathedral Killarney. Directed by Dr Sharon Lyons, the concert will […]

THE ninth annual Radio Kerry Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul, in association with Garvey’s Super Valu will take place on Friday, December 16 this year. Over the past eight years the generosity of individuals, school communities and businesses across the county has led to almost €150,000 […]

IF you’re looking for a fashion fix this weekend while helping out a vital facility for a north Kerry village, then this might be for you. There will be fun, fashion and music at St Columba’s Centre in Kiflynn for a special fundraiser featuring style from many Tralee stores this […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, says there’s a paucity of films on TV today… A sparse selection of films for those who are looking from a break from the World Cup, but there’s some quality in the scarcity. Who doesn’t love the cute, chaotic Minions?  They return in Despicable Me […]

A WELL-KNOWN local businessman, author and entertainer has a new book out for Christmas which remembers a great local character and his beloved pet. Mark Leen’s ‘The Postman And Doggie Woggie’ was inspired by the story of a well-known postman from Tralee, Connie Foley from O’Rahillys Villas, who came to […]

It’s a big weekend as Christmas will officially kick off in Tralee with a host of activities. Here’s some stuff to get up to in between the showers!… Friday 1. Book launch in Churchill… The culmination of almost a year’s work will be celebrated at Churchill Forge this evening with […]

OTHER Voices has announced five artists to headline St James’ Church in Dingle at the festival next month. Inhaler, Loyle Carner, Paolo Nutini, Just Mustard and The Big Moon will grace the stage at the old church from December 2nd – 4th. Dublin quartet Inhaler have racked up over 150 […]

CHRISTMAS truly begins in Tralee this Saturday with a fun-filled family day packed with events for all to enjoy. The Christmas Lights will be officially turned on by the Mayor of Tralee Cllr Mikey Sheehy at 5pm, but there’s much more to enjoy earlier on. The Festive Flair in the […]

LADIES can kick off Christmas in style this Sunday, November 27, when the annual Connect Ladies Lunch takes place in Lotties at The Ashe Hotel, Tralee. Expect some bubbly on arrival, great food, fine wines, style, beauty and hair tips, on what is always a fabulous afternoon and a great […]

BALLYSEEDY Church of Ireland will become a concert venue this Thursday when it welcomes folk artists Cinder Well and Jim Ghedi. The Gothic revival style church, built around 1870, will host the gig from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, which is supported by Kerry County Council through their Arts Act Grant and […]

TRALEE Art Group has announced their upcoming ‘Light’ Exhibition at Tralee Library. Launching on Thursday, December 1st and continuing until Wednesday, December 14, it will comprise a selection of pieces in a variety of media. “After the darkness of Covid and lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, Tralee Art Group kept moving […]

AFTER a two-year absence due to Covid19, Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House is delighted to announce the return of a very special pre-Christmas treat on Thursday, December 15. Award-winning floral designer, Kathleen Reidy – who had been a member of the Tralee Flower Club for over 20 years – […]

A BOOK on the life of Fr Pat Ahern will be launched this Friday at Siamsa Tíre. ‘Forging The Dance — A Theatrical Exploration Of The Concept Of Folk Theatre And The Birth Of Siamsa Tíre’ will be launched by Minister For Education Norma Foley at 5pm on November 18 and […]

THE countdown is on for the Comfort for Chemo Kerry inaugural Hope Social which will be held this Saturday, November 12 in Ballyroe Heights Hotel. It’s set to be a wonderful night of music, dancing, great food and chat and the good news is that there are still tickets available. […]

TRALEE Chamber in partnership with Kerry County Council today revealed their Christmas calendar of events which includes a host of fantastic family entertainment. Christmas in Tralee will officially begin on Saturday, November 26 when the Christmas lights are switched on by the Mayor of Tralee Cllr Mikey Sheehy and special […]

There is quite the selection of films available today on the television, with perhaps just a little too much testosterone says our movie guy, James Finnegan… First up is a real boys own adventure.  Force 10 From Navarone (Saturday RTE1 2.30pm) is of course a sequel to ‘The Guns of […]

BALLYMAC GAA in association with the Kerry Cancer Support Group Bus Links will welcome a Munster and Irish rugby legend to town this Sunday and tickets are still available. Ronan O’Gara, the current French Rugby League  Top 14 side Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) head coach, will be in the Ballygarry […]

Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing will take place at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday, November 5 and the contestants are raring to go. This will be third Strictly event held by the GAA club and the first since 2018. After such a break due to COVID, it will be great […]

KERRY Scotia Ensemble and internationally acclaimed soprano Sharon Lyons will perform “Songs of Praise & Love” in Saint John the Evangelist Church, Ashe Street, Tralee on this Sunday, November 6. The concert, which starts at 7.30pm, is a celebration of spiritual music and love songs arranged for soprano and orchestra […]