WHAT’S ON

FORGET Chelsea Flower Show, because the visit of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall coincides with the magnificent Féile na mBláth at The Park Festival from this Friday June 15 to Sunday, June 17 in Tralee Town Park. Organisers promise the crowds will be treated like kings, queens, princes […]

A CELEBRATION of Kerry’s vibrant food and craft scene will take place at Manor West Shopping Centre and Retail Park on Saturday, June 23 from 11am to 5pm, where some of Kerry’s finest food producers and craftspeople will showcase all the county has to offer. A diverse mix of local […]

John McCann says ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ is a non-stop visual rollercoaster that will thrill big budget blockbuster fans… Following on from the highly successful 2015 reboot Jurassic World comes the highly anticipated sequel Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. With Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly again on writing duties and the return of the […]

OVER the last number of months, Tralee Art Group has been working with clients and staff of Baile Mhuire in an exciting, innovative approach and the result is a new exhibition, “A Sense of Baile Mhuire” opening at 2.30pm on Thursday, June 14 at the day care centre. Conversations with […]

THERE’LL be a big homecoming in the sportsfield complex in Abbeydorney on Friday night at 9pm to welcome home Kerry’s first ever Blue Jean Country Queen. Alison O’Connor (27) from Causeway Macra won the title at the Festival in Athboy Co. Meath at the weekend becoming the first representative from Kerry Macra na Feirme […]

THE annual Kerry GAA Night of Champions takes place again on this Friday night at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium with racing , fashion, family entertainment, prizes and some familiar faces to meet. The “Kerry GAA Supporters Club” Race of Champions, with €15,000 to the winner and an overall Prize fund […]

HERE’S something for the ladies. Connect Kerry is planning a ‘Cocktails And Canapes’ night out on Friday, June 22 at the Meadowlands Hotel which is sure to attract lovers of beauty, fashion and fun times. There’s cocktails on arrival at 7.30pm and canapés and wine while enjoying an evening with […]

EXPERIMENTAL folk artist, singer and multi- instrumentalist Sam Amidon pays his first visit to Kerry for an intimate performance in the unique surrounds of Blennerville Windmill on this Tuesday night at 8pm. The Vermont-born singer/fiddler/banjoist/guitarist is known for his intuitive and often radical re-workings of secular ballads, gospel, folk songs […]

ELEVEN is clearly the magic number for land custodians and Corkmen this year with 11 of each making the cut to be among the 58 men chosen to be Rose Escorts at the Rose of Tralee International Festival. The annual Rose of Tralee Rose Escort Boot Camp took place along […]

Our movie guy, John McCann, says ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is a summer blockbuster worthy of your hard-earned cash… With more baggage than an airport carousel (original directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller left the project in 2017 due to creative differences) and an estimated budget over $250 million, […]

IT’S that time of the year again! An occasion when the great athletes of our time show their talents on Rock Street to decide who take home the ‘Race of Champions’ trophy on this Bank Holiday Monday. The name has changed from the ‘One Furling Dash’ which has been won […]

THE Spa Fenit Hospice Committee are busy preparing for their upcoming Midsummer Ladies Lunch  which is set to be a fantastic way to spend a Saturday afternoon next month. This new fundraising event for the Palliative Care Unit University Hospital Kerry takes place on Saturday, June 16, at The Oyster […]

THE weather has been glorious over the past week and many of you might be wondering about getting a beautiful patio area to get the most out of your garden space. Well this Saturday you’ll have a chance to see the the amazing garden solutions and stylish paving options at […]

CANCER support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, is calling on walkers to put their best foot forward this July 21 as they host the annual – and final – fundraising walk from Tralee to Castlegregory in memory of West Kerry men Jamie Wren and Mike Deane. This year’s event will be […]

STARTING this weekend, Saturday, June 2 and on every Saturday in Summer until the end of August, ‘Art in the Park Tralee’ will take place. Organised by Tralee Chamber Alliance, this is an outdoor exhibition space that is providing artists with an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work in the heart of Tralee Town Centre. […]

A GATHERING will be held in the Square, Tralee from 5pm to 6.30pm on Wednesday, May 30 in support of those affected by the cervical check scandal and by screening misdiagnoses. Organisers are asking that people wear red on the day. It’s part of the Standing4Women movement which is holding […]

Cruinniú na nÓg is taking place all over Ireland on Saturday June 23 and as the national day of creativity for children and young people, the programme in Kerry looks set to enthuse new comers and creative enthusiasts alike. The programme offers a fine selection of free events from 11.00 […]

“Six times! We’ve won it six tiiimes/In Kiev, we won it six times!” How that chant sounds depends on where your loyalties lie. For Liverpool supporters it would be as mellifluous and soothing as a babbling brook on a sunny day. For most other soccer fans it would sound like […]

John McCann says ‘Breaking In’ almost had him breaking out of the Omniplex.. Reviewing movies for TraleeToday.ie on a weekly basis has seen me experience a large variety of films which, in general, have been enjoyable (some surprisingly so)  with the odd turkey rearing its head now and again, but […]

It’s the weekend and the weather is supposed to stay dry for the most part. Unfortunately, there isn’t that much to get to compared to other weekends. Still though… Friday 1. Beauty night… HORAN’S Healthstores will hold their official Ría Organics Skin Care launch this Friday evening at 7pm at […]

THE deadline to be Rose Buds at this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival has crept up on some people, but there’s still time for your daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter, friend or neighbour to apply. Fifty children from Kerry and beyond will be chosen through the direct application process, while […]

It’s that time of year again when the Kerry Rose is chosen. The 2018 selection takes place on Saturday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel so it’s time to find out more about the 25 contestants… AMIE MCNAMARA SPONSORED BY THE THATCH Amie is 20 years old from Listowel, County […]

TRALEE’S Meadowlands Hotel will be play host to sports stars including soccer legend Paul McGrath and Cork’s Seán Óg Ó hAilpín to celebrate its 20th anniversary as a business with a weekend festival next month. The Meadowlands Hotel has a long tradition of supporting sports organisations in Tralee and currently sponsors local GAA, soccer & […]

HORAN’S Healthstores will hold their official Ría Organics Skin Care launch this Friday evening at 7pm at Horan’s The Square Tralee with special guest Mary O’Donnell Beauty.   Tickets are €5 and are redeemable on the night. They are available from Horan’s The Square. There’s refreshments and nibbles on arrival, goodie […]

THOSE with an interest in getting back into education should pay a visit to Tralee VTOS at Clash on Wednesday, May 23, for an Open Information Morning, from 10am to 1pm, about the services they offer. The information morning gives details on the two year Leaving Cert course, QQI Level 3 General […]

ACCLAIMED trad/folk group Stockton’s Wing will return to Milltown after 20 years to play during the upcoming  County Fleadh Cheoil. When Milltown-Listry Comhaltas hosted their first County Fleadh Cheoil in Milltown in 1998, a live open-air performance by the trad supremos  was the undoubted highlight. Now, 20 years later, they […]

CONTINUING on from a hugely successful series of youth choral workshops and performances in 2017, Creative Ireland Kerry, co-ordinated by the Kerry County Council’s Arts Office has arranged an even greater number of opportunities for youth singing in six locations, including Tralee, across the county during the month of June. […]

John McCann says ‘Deadpool 2’ more than lives up to expectation and delivers on all fronts… Two years after the blockbuster smash that was Deadpool, the highly anticipated sequel posed many questions to its eager audience prior to its release. Would the sequel hold the same charm and appeal now […]

Unlike the plethora of events last week, this weekend is relatively quiet. There is a few things to do though… 1. Enjoy the weather… It’ll be fine on Friday and Saturday is supposed to be dry and sunny, so take advantage of the fine weather by going for a walk, […]

BARNARDOS children’s charity is looking for families, community groups and creches in Tralee and Kerry to take part in their annual Big Toddle for Barnardos Ireland’s biggest sponsored walk for under-fives! 2018 will see the little feet of more than 50,000 toddlers – including 1,239 already signed up in Kerry  – […]