WHAT’S ON

THE 42nd Blennerville Horse and Pony Agricultural show will be held on Sunday, July 9, and will be the second time the event will be held in the new showgrounds in Ballymacthomas, Ballymacelligott (eircode V92 DIH7). Building on success of the 2022 show, this year will see ponies, horses, cattle and sheep […]

CRIUNNIÚ na nÓg 2023 — the national day of colourful, free and creative activities for thousands of young people — is back tomorrow (Saturday). There’s loads of events planned for Tralee and Kerry with more than 500 free creative activities for children and young people throughout the country. Cruinniú na nÓg […]

MUSIC fans should mark the date of Saturday, August 26 in their diary as some great local talent will take to the stage for a fundraising concert at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. ‘Ballyroe Goes Retro’ will be headlined by local band Phil N The Blanks featuring Mike Leahy, Damian Greer, […]

HUNDREDS of people will take a step back in time later this month for a special fundraiser in aid of the Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Josephine and Patrick O’Riordan will once again host Vintage Tea Afternoons over the weekend of Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 at a cottage adjacent […]

IRISH environmental programme Clean Coasts is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and in honour of this milestone, over 300 groups in Ireland, including 27 in County Kerry, have registered to carry out a clean-up during the week around World Ocean Day. Clean-ups will be happening in groups of all […]

WITH fine weather forecast for the weekend, the three-day Listowel Races Summer Festival meeting from Saturday to Monday is a great place for fun, great racing and fashion. nd Listowel Race Company Chairman David Fitzmaurice along with model Tulasi Muralee Dharan and multi award winning milliner, Aoife Hannon. Style Stakes […]

TRALEE Boxing Club will host its end of season celebrations with a ‘Night at The Dogs’ this Saturday night. The club will take over Kingdom Greyhound Stadium to offer a well earned thank you to all the boxers, coaches, committee, volunteers and members for their hard work over the past […]

THE sun is shining and the cocktails are sweet on the colourful Garden Terrace at The Ashe Hotel. Enjoy al fresco dining while sipping a cool beverage while you bask in the summer sun. Saturday night at The Ashe welcomes talented local musician Daithi O’Regan in Alfie’s Bar from 9pm […]

PUPILS and staff in St John’s Parochial School Tralee are inviting friends and families from near and far to join them on this Sunday for a family fun run in Tralee Town Park. The aim of the run is to raise funds to build a playground for the children within […]

TRALEE International Resource Centre (TIRC), Killarney Immigrant Support Centre (KASI) and the African community in Kerry (AFCOM) are celebrating Africa day this Sunday with a big day of celebration in Tralee Town Park. The groups are organising an African party for the entire county which will bring together different African […]

THIS Sunday will see hundreds converge on Spa National School for the 2023 ‘Donal Walsh Spa 6K Challenge’. This hugely popular event was first held in 2014 and has become a firm favourite on the community calendar in the Spa. This year’s event coincides with the tenth anniversary of Donal’s […]

WITH news of the passing of the great Tina Turner yesterday, local fans will have a chance to hear her music performed live by a renowned tribute act in the coming weeks. Siamsa Tíre will host ‘Rebecca O’Connor as Tina Turner — Simply The Best’ on Sunday, June 4, while she’ll […]

AN engaging  interactive beauty event hosted by Clarins and Mary O’Donnell, Beauty Expert, in CH Tralee will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, May 24 at 6.30pm. Master how to create the perfect beauty ritual for yourself at home. Achieve flawless and glowing skin by learning tips and tricks on how to […]

KERRY International Film Festival is delighted to host a special preview screening of the film, Sunlight, at Siamsa Tíre Tralee on Wednesday, June 14 at 8pm. The screening will be followed by a Q & A with writer and KIFF Board member, Ailbhe Keogan and actor, Barry Ward. Written by […]

IT couldn’t have gone better really. Big crowds, good weather and a festive atmosphere made the opening day of Tralee Food Festival a roaring success on Saturday. From 10am onwards, the crowds gathered to browse the food stalls and experience the family entertainment at the Island of Geese and in […]

ARDFERT School celebrated ‘Bike Day’ on Friday and also took the opportunity to launch its ‘Night at the Dogs’ event. Excited groups of children cycling and scooting began arriving at the school from 8.30am onwards as they took part in National Bike Day. Garda Aidan O’Mahony and Angela Wall, Green Schools […]

It’s set to be a fantastic weekend in town with the return of the annual Tralee Food Festival. There’s so much to do on Saturday and Sunday, so let’s look at some highlights (see full programme below)… Saturday 1. Visit the food stands… From 10am, explore an array of gourmet […]

TRALEE International Resource Centre (TIRC), Killarney Immigrant Support Centre (KASI) and the African community in Kerry (AFCOM) are celebrating Africa day at the end of the month with a big day of celebration in Tralee Town Park. The groups are organising an African party for the entire county, on Sunday, […]

TRALEE Parnells are holding a table quiz fundraiser on Friday, May 26 at the Na Gaeil Clubhouse starting at 8pm. All money raised goes towards the cost of the Under 15 side representing Kerry in the National Camogie Féile competition in Mayo. It costs €40 per table and 4 people per team. […]

THE Progressive Pathways Fair will take place tomorrow (Thursday) providing a great opportunity for people aged 16 or over, with additional support needs to find out more about their employment options. The Fair takes place at The Rose Hotel from 11am to 4pm and will have everything to inform those […]

FOR lovers of classical music, there’s only one place to be this weekend. The Dingle Summer Music Festival takes place from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21 and there’s a varied programme of concerts and performances to attend. The Official Opening Ceremony and Concert with renowned Ukrainian Tenor, Misha […]

THE countdown is on to the Tralee Food Festival this weekend and one of the great attractions is a highly anticipated cook-off event involving two well-known faces. Paschal Sheehy, renowned RTE News Journalist, and broadcaster, along with Maria Walsh MEP, will be taking part in a culinary showdown at 3pm on […]

CONTINUING the concert series where musicians perform in unique and historic buildings around Tralee, nonfaction is delighted to present a very special double bill of two original female artists in the contemporary music scene, the ethereal Japanese voice artist Hatis Noit and Scottish piper Brìghde Chaimbeul in St. John’s Church […]

A HUGELY successful podcast show is coming to the Killarney INEC this winter with tickets expected to sell out quickly. Having already sold out the 3Arena in Dublin for four shows, ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’ has just announced a fifth 3Arena date and a show in Kerry. Vogue Williams and […]

OFFICE chair racing has been added to the Tralee Food Festival event programme with well-known names competing in support of Kerry Mental Health Association along The Mall, Tralee from 2pm on Sunday, May 21. While food lovers are milling into their Taste Trail treats, they can enjoy watching the Mayor […]

THE Tralee Food Festival programme has been released and it promises to be a fantastic weekend on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. From mouth watering food tastings in the town’s restaurants and bars via the Taste Trail, to cooking demonstrations and workshops and a dedicated Kids Zone to […]

TRANSITION year students from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí will take to the stage on Thursday May 18 at 7.30pm, in ‘A Family Affair’, the original English comedy by Mary Quirke of Qwerkreation Productions. The play is open to members of the public in the new Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí school building in Clonmore. There […]

CRIUNNIÚ na nÓg 2023 — the national day of colourful, free and creative activities for thousands of young people — has been launched today by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin. Taking place on Saturday, June 10, there’s loads of events planned for Tralee and Kerry […]

AS part of National Bike Week which runs from May 13-21, the Kerry Cycling Campaign have teamed up with Transition Kerry for free screenings of ‘Together We Cycle’ throughout Kerry, in Tralee, Killarney, Listowel and Dingle next week. The film ‘Together We Cycle’ investigates the critical events that led to the revival of the Dutch cycling culture. Many people think […]

FOLLOWING the success of their first ‘Drive Thru Coffee Morning’ back in 2020, Gallys Bar & Restaurant will once again support the services of Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House this month. On Tuesday May 23, you can support the local charity as they provide information, support and counselling to […]