WHAT’S ON

Kerry’s architectural heritage and the county’s architectural landscape will be celebrated during the second annual Architecture Kerry Festival this weekend and a wide range of free events including talks, free guided tours, exhibitions, workshops and family events will take place. Tralee will host events during the festival, which is part […]

NOLAN’S Londis are once again hosting an all-day challenge to help out local volunteer groups who do so much for the local community. Last year, Pieta House benefited from a Bikeathon to the tune of €4,700 thanks to a super effort by local people. On Saturday, October 5, people are […]

FAMED Rubberbandit, Blindboy Boatclub, is inviting people to a live edition of The Blindboy Podcast, in conversation with a soon-to-be-announced guest this Saturday night. Following on from a complete sell out in the INEC Acoustic Club in February, Blindboy returns to the Gleneagle Ballroom this Saturday, September 28. Blindboy’s increased notability […]

THE fifth season of ‘Peaky Blinders’ has just finished on BBC and the show has never been more popular. It’s cultural impact has been significant since the show first aired in 2013, especially in the world of fashion where flat caps have become ubiquitous as well as those haircuts — […]

A NORTH Kerry publican who has sported his signature beard for over 45 years has pledged to face the chop in support of cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry. Well known Ardfert pub owner Eamon Kirby has become one of the first ‘victims’ of Recovery Haven’s 2019 Movember Challenge which […]

SIAMSA Tíre is inviting young people aged 15 – 20 to get dramatic as it launches its eleventh season of the Free Radicals Youth Theatre (FRYT). A Taster Session will take place on Saturday, September 28 from 4 – 6pm and new members are welcome with the term commencing Saturday, […]

CAN you beat ‘The Chaser’? As host Bradley Walsh says on the hugely popular quiz show, “Come and have a go if you think you’re clever enough!” Well you’ll get your chance at a special fundraising event on Friday, October 18, at The Rose Hotel when St Brendan’s NS in […]

THE Horan’s Healthstores Health and Wellness Fest is back this weekend with over 50 health and lifestyle exhibitors and internationally renowned speakers. Taking place in The Rose Hotel on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, Sandra Breen Regional Manager of Horan’s Healthstores explained why they are holding the event. […]

MANOR West Shopping Centre and Retail Park will welcome a host of Kerry’s local community organisations for its ‘Community on Your Doorstep’ exhibition this weekend. Taking place on Saturday, September 21, the event will showcase a wide variety of organisations, clubs and services which are right on the doorstep of […]

CULTURE Night kicks off right across Ireland between the hours of 5.00pm and 11.00pm tonight and there’s a whole lot to do and see around Tralee. The variety of events on offer ensures there is something that will appeal to everyone, with, tours, talks, screenings and performances that suit all […]

A LOCAL writing group will launch their anthology of work this Friday to coincide with Culture Night. The Thursday Night Writers will also host an Open Mic evening in Tralee Library from 6pm to 8pm at the launch of ‘Thursday Night Tales’. There will also be raffles with prizes that […]

A VERY special event to recognise and reward Kerry’s brave little heroes who are dealing with cancer is being organised in Tralee on Sunday, September 29. Organised by cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, a special ‘Little Heroes’ Fun day will take place at John Mitchel’s GAA Grounds from 3-6pm […]

KERRY children are wanted to participate in a TG4 show called ‘Is Eolaí Mé’. The production company, Fíbín Media, is looking for children between the ages of 8-12 years of age for the show – chatty confident kids with Irish who have some interest in Science – kids that are […]

  GAVIN James plus very special guests will play Gleneagle INEC Arena this December. The Irish singer-songwriter is no stranger to the venue having played concerts there over the past few years, including one in late December last year. Now he’s set to return to Killarney for a New Year’s Eve […]

MANOR West Shopping Centre and Retail Park will welcome a host of Kerry’s local community organisations for its ‘Community on Your Doorstep’ exhibition next weekend. Taking place on Saturday, September 21, the event will showcase a wide variety of organisations, clubs and services which are right on the doorstep of […]

While tens of thousands of Kerry fans will be in Croke Park on Saturday evening, those who can’t make it will be looking for somewhere with a bit of atmosphere in town (besides the Square of course!). Every pub is bound to be buzzing but here’s some suggestions to where […]

THE Horan’s Healthstores Health and Wellness Fest is returning this month with over 50 health and lifestyle exhibitors and internationally renowned speakers. Taking place in The Rose Hotel on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, Sandra Breen Regional Manager of Horan’s Healthstores explained why they are holding the event. […]

TOP fashion designers Umit Kutluk and Helen Cody are the special guests at a hotly anticipated fashion event, the New Collections Luncheon & Show in the Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa in Killarney on Sunday, September 29. They will be joined by both emerging and established Kerry designers and leading […]

IT’S Freshers Week at IT Tralee and what better way to settle into life in Tralee than a nice, quiet game of bingo. Well, maybe not so quiet. Try around 550 students converging on the Ballyroe Heights Hotel to party with a DJ at an event described as  “the runaway, bastard […]

THE Kerry Visual Artists’ Showcase opens at 6pm on Culture Night on Friday, September 20, at Government Buildings, New Road, Killarney. A key date in the arts calendar in the county, the selected artists are all from or based in Kerry and are building careers for themselves as artists working […]

FANS of  ‘Home Alone’ will be delighted to hear that a special screening of the family classic with a 100-piece orchestra is coming to Kerry in December. John Williams’ score will be performed live to picture by The Orchestra of Ireland and a choir at the INEC in Killarney on […]

THE annual candlelight vigil to remember those lost to suicide will take place tonight (Tuesday) at 8pm in Pearse Park. Those who have been affected by suicide are encouraged to come down to the Park to remember loved ones. The event is held annually in Tralee on World Suicide Prevention Day, […]

WELL the event in July at Maddens Creative Hub was a sell-out success, so it only makes sense to bring the Queens back for more. Leading drag act, Candy Warhol returns for second show on Culture Night, Friday, September 20, this time in the Ashe Hotel, which promises to be the […]

TRALEE is hosting the first ‘Freshers Fest’ this week which will see live bands and DJs perform in the Square on Tuesday and Thursday night, with a ‘Trails of Tralee’ in between on the Wednesday. This brand-new festival will see a stage erected in the ‘festival square’ hosting live acts […]

KERRY’S architectural heritage and the county’s architectural landscape will be celebrated during the second annual Architecture Kerry Festival at the end of this month. A wide range of free events including talks, free guided tours, exhibitions, workshops and family events will take place from 27 to 29 September. The aim […]

CELEBRATED dancer, David Geaney is Kerry’s 2019 local Culture Night Ambassador and was on hand during the past week to launch the event which has a host of things to see and do in Tralee. David will be promoting the night in Kerry on Friday, September 20th as Culture Night […]

MUNSTER’S biggest and best Racing Festival – the 7 day Listowel Harvest Races – begins tomorrow and continues until next Saturday. As always, in addition to top quality National Hunt and Flat racing, the Listowel Racing Committee have organised an extensive range of free entertainment, starting with the Kerry Group […]

THE Council in association with Tralee Chamber Alliance are planning a family experience in The Square for the All-Ireland Final on Saturday week. Sinn Féin Cllr Pa Daly told TraleeToday.ie that the Council has met with Tralee Chamber Alliance who are organising entertainment and a family-friendly atmosphere is assured before, […]

GARVEY’S Tralee Warriors preparations for the upcoming Super League season step up a gear this weekend when they host a pre-season tournament tomorrow, Saturday September 7, at the Tralee Sports Complex. The reigning Super League champions will welcome National League Division One sides Ballincollig and EJ Sligo All Stars as […]

IT’S expected the weather will be fine for the annual Tony O’Donoghue walk which will take place this Saturday, September 7 at 5pm from the Blennerville Windmill Car Park. Thanks to the huge generosity of the local people and beyond they have raised over €45,000 in fundraising  in the event […]