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THIS month saw such classics as The Godfather II and The Princess Bride in Tralee Omniplex as part of the #Bring It Back season and November sees three more top movies from the past on the big screen. Next month’s line-up has been released and the standout film for many must […]

TRANSITION Kerry is screening Leonardo DiCaprio’s recent film ‘Before the Flood – a film on climate change’ this Wednesday at Tralee Bay Wetlands from 7.30 – 9.30pm. This film shows how Leonardo DiCaprio meets with scientists, activists and world leaders to discuss the challenges of climate change and possible solutions. […]

In ‘Thor: Ragnorak’ our movie guy, John McCann, says Marvel has left its best until now… In this latest in the Marvel Studios offerings, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’, Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get […]

CHRISTIE Hennessy’s legacy is strong and his life will be celebrated by a host of top singer-songwriters from all over Ireland at next weekend’s Christie Hennessy Festival in at The Ashe Hotel, Tralee on Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the untimely death […]

MODS & Minis at the Mall in Tralee have issued an invitation to their Customer Loyalty Evening tonight (Friday) from 6.30pm. Leading beauty and style expert Mary O’ Donnell, of RTE’s Beauty Expert for Life n’ Style and the Today Show, will be hosting in Mods & Mini’s  Tralee this […]

TWO down, two to go. Audiences are loving the latest show from Tralee Musical Society’s youth section which began at Siamsa Tíre on Wednesday night. The musical comedy features such Elvis classics as Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, and Don’t Be Cruel and is set in a square little town rocked by a […]

It’s the last Bank Holiday before Christmas so make the most of it. There’s plenty to do around town and beyond… Friday 1. New addition in St John’s… A new stained glass will be unveiled in St John’s Church tonight in a ceremony starting from 7.30pm. The new Reconciliation Window […]

FOR the first time ever, The Snowman performed by the RTE Concert Orchestra will come to the Kingdom. This December the hugely popular Christmas film will be backed by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and narrated by Gemma Sugrue for two shows on December 17 at the INEC in Killarney. Nothing yells Christmas more than […]

IF you want to see work from local artists, then Roundy’s Bar is the place to be on Saturday. In this one-night exhibition, beginning at 7pm, you can view the four artists work spread throughout the bar. The artists involved are printmaker Edel Wilson, painter and stone carver Mikel Kryzi, […]

  SECRET Screening makes a return visit this Bank Holiday Monday, October 30, to Tralee Omniplex and a scare awaits. As with all Secret Screenings the trick is in the secret, with nothing but the genre of the film revealed in advance. On the treat side, movie goers are promised […]

THERE’S a host of fantastic entertainment, cocktails and great food to be enjoyed at The Ashe Hotel this weekend for their very own Octoberfest. If you enjoyed The Ashe Hotel’s Ginfest in July then you are going to love what they have planned over the Bank Holiday weekend at Alfie’s. […]

ALL roads lead to Ballyroe Heights Hotel on a night in November for Ardfert School’s Third Annual  ‘Taste of Christmas’ cookery demonstration. Taking place on Thursday, November 9, it will be presented by the chefs from the award-winning Croì Restaurant in Tralee and the Tralee Culinary Gangsters. Kevin O’Connor, one […]

PYJAMA parties, bake sales, fancy dress and funky hair styles, it’s that time of year again at Peter Mark in Tralee. The annual Petermarkathon fundraiser is back and coming to Peter Mark at Abbey Court, Tralee from Friday 27th – Monday 30th October 2017. This year, the Peter Mark team aim to raise […]

THE line-up for the next instalment of The Otherside just got a whole lot better with a top Kerry filmmaker, rower and comedian added to the bill. Author of the Ross O’Carroll best selling books, Paul Howard, had already been announced for the event which takes place in Benners Hotel […]

Our movie guy, John McCann says ‘The Lego Ninjago’ movie is an entertaining way to spend 90 minutes of your time… This third instalment in the Lego movie series revolves around the battle for Ninjago City which calls to action a young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along […]

RECOVERY Haven Kerry hosted its annual Pink Nails Coffee Morning at its Tralee headquarters at Haig’s Terrace to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday morning. Visitors were pampered by professionals, free of charge, while also enjoying a cuppa and a chat with the other guests. Marisa Reidy, PR and […]

THEY’VE had an 80s/90s disco night, a memorable Lip Sync event and now they’re going to rock the Rose on the bank holiday weekend. The staff at Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee are holding the ‘Rose Rocks For Sudan’ night on Sunday, October 29 at The Rose Hotel. It’s all […]

Friday seems to be the night packed with events this weekend but Sunday might appeal to sports fans… Friday 1. Tips from Triona…  Well known beauty and fashion Triona McCarthy of the Sunday Independent and TV3 fame is in CH Chemists at 7pm for their ‘Autumn Beauty Edit’ in association […]

IT’S just three weeks away now and all that practice looks like it is paying off for the dancers in the  Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. They gathered on Wednesday night at their clubrooms for a photoshoot and the sense of fun and camaraderie was evident among all contestants as […]

A NEW space created by members of a religious faith in Kerry will be officially opened at Pearse Park on Saturday at 3pm. The wooden structure containing various types of plants was constructed by Kerry’s Baha’i community and is almost ready to be unveiled. The community decided to build the […]

BEAUTY and fashion journalist, Triona McCarthy, is looking forward to her CH Chemists appearance this Friday. The sometime TV presenter will be in the store at 7pm for their ‘Autumn Beauty Edit’ in association with Clarins. Triona has recently been on our TV screens in RTE’s Celebrity Operation Transformation, but […]

THERE’S a feast of German cuisine coming to The Oyster Tavern soon and you won’t want to miss it. Guests will enjoy a traditional Bavarian menu at the wonderful Oyster Tavern on Friday November 3 prepared by two Master Chefs Liam Mc Mahon and Thomas Kraus. Liam, who has lived […]

THE Adapt shop on Matt Talbot Road will be transformed into a venue for a fashion show this Friday night for a special fundraiser. Last November they held their first show in aid of the organisation and it was a massive success. Now, Helena Slattery – manager of the shop which […]

THERE’S something fishy going on in IT Tralee next week and it’s a must for anyone with a love of seafood. Fish will be on the menu as Fenit RNLI in a joint venture with the ITT will host a fundraiser at the North Campus of the college on Wednesday, […]

DUNNES Stores and Paul Galvin will present an event at The Brandon Hotel, this Friday night which will benefit his local GAA club. The Story of Shelby Autumn/Winter 17, will see appearances by hurling legend Joe Canning and Paul’s wife Louise Duffy while other brands showing on the night are Savida, […]

CLIFF Richard is coming back to Killarney next year as part of his 60th anniversary tour. With 103 album releases, 123 single hits and the equivalent of 20 years spent in the UK charts, voted Britain’s “Ultimate Pop Star”, Sir Cliff Richard will be celebrating his 60th Anniversary in the music […]

THE Arts Services of Kerry, Kildare, and Tipperary County Councils along with Dance Ireland are working on an exciting initiative that will support the work of dance artists in Kerry. To this end a Dance and Health Professional Development Series will take place at Siamsa Tíre in April next year […]

John McCann says ‘Blade Runner 2049’ is a visual spectacle like no other this year, but it may only be for people who enjoyed the first one… In what was arguably the most highly anticipated movie event of the year (aside from the annual Star Wars hype), the prospect of […]

IF you fancy a change of scenery this winter, then a trip to Moyvane for a diverse range of songs from internationally renowned singers might be in order. To celebrate the commencement of the season of Advent and the completion of recent extensive renovations to the local church , the […]

Glory be, it’s the weekend! There’s a whole host of stuff on around town for all tastes, so here’s a few ideas of what to get up to… Saturday 1. Open days… The Tralee secondary school open days take place over the next week and Saturday sees Colaiste Gleann Lí […]