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Six Things To Do At The Festival On Sunday

Six Things To Do At The Festival On Sunday

August 20, 2017 at 7:20 am Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Rose of Tralee International Festival is brought to you by AIB Tralee… The weekend is nearly over but there’s no sign of the fun ending. Here’s a few suggestions on what to do today (and hopefully the weather won’t be as bad as the forecast!)… 1. […]

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Eight Things To See At The Festival On Saturday

Eight Things To See At The Festival On Saturday

August 19, 2017 at 10:23 am Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Rose of Tralee International Festival is brought to you by AIB Tralee… Saturday of the festival always draws the biggest crowds to town thanks to the parade, but there’s loads to see and do before and after it… 1. One for foodies… Taste Kerry will host […]

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McCann At The Movies: The Hitman’s Bodyguard Is A Highly Entertaining Rollercoaster Ride!

McCann At The Movies: The Hitman’s Bodyguard Is A Highly Entertaining Rollercoaster Ride!

August 19, 2017 at 10:22 am Comments are Disabled

Our movie guy, John McCann, says The Hitman’s Bodyguard is outlandish but all the better for it… Once a staple part of the cinematic diet of the eighties, the buddy road trip movie has long since been absent from the big screen in the last number of years due to […]

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John Sheahan, Mayor of Kerry, along with Charlie O’Sullivan, Deputy CE of Kerry County Council were in Tralee this week and marked the printed programme launch and approaching events in the company of Aidan O’Mahony, Kerry’s Culture Night Ambassador and Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer and Sharon O’Keeffe, Arts Office. 

Loads To See In Tralee For Culture Night Next Month

August 18, 2017 at 12:30 pm Comments are Disabled

  WE may be in the middle of the Rose Festival, but it’s worth remembering Culture Night this year takes place on Friday, September 22 and Tralee has a whole host of events for all tastes. With the national catchphrase ‘Switch On Culture Night’, venues and public spaces across Kerry […]

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Four Things To See At The Festival On Friday

Four Things To See At The Festival On Friday

August 18, 2017 at 9:48 am Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Rose of Tralee International Festival is brought to you by AIB Tralee… It’s really today that the family fun begins in earnest and the town centre comes alive. There’s loads to do from dawn to well past dusk so here’s a few suggestions… 1. Check out […]

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Grainne O'Sullivan, Catherine O'Sullivan, Amy Quirke

PHOTOS: Meet The Couples In Austin Stacks ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

August 12, 2017 at 11:21 am Comments are Disabled

IT’S gonna be another night to remember! The Austin Stacks club has revealed the dancers who will take to the boards of the Dome in over two weeks time for their annual  Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser. It’s a huge night for the Rockies with hundreds of people attending every year […]

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Charlize Theron is 'Atomic Blonde'.

McCann At The Movies: Blonde Ambition Falls Short

August 12, 2017 at 10:41 am Comments are Disabled

Our movie guy, John McCann, says Atomic Blonde is a disappointing action thriller that favours style over substance… Teased by hints via social media on the days leading up to Tralee Omniplex’s first Secret Screening, the pieces had begun to fit together and I had a sneaky feeling that the […]

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Dancing in the marquee at the Open Day at Churchill Forge on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Great Family Day Planned At Old Forge In Churchill

August 11, 2017 at 3:30 pm Comments are Disabled

THE traditions and skills of the past will be recalled in a couple of weeks when Spa/Fenit Community Council celebrate National Heritage week at the Old Forge, Churchill. This is one of the most popular social events in the area which will again showcase many arts and crafts skills from a […]

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Ardfert Harvest Cycle Set To Be The Best Yet

Ardfert Harvest Cycle Set To Be The Best Yet

August 11, 2017 at 11:55 am Comments are Disabled

  THE 4th annual Ardfert Harvest Cycle is  promises to reach even greater heights this year with a number of exciting additions. Held to raise funds for Ardfert NS, the leisure cycle with 2 routes, 32km and 70km, will provide a challenge for both the novice and experienced cyclist as they […]

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Participants in the Cycle Against Suicide make their way through town on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

Get Involved In The Cycle Against Suicide Spinoff

August 11, 2017 at 10:19 am 1 comment

TRALEE people are being asked to support a fantastic event held during the Rose of Tralee Festival which spreads the message that “It’s OK not to feel OK; and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help”. On Saturday, August 19th, the community of Tralee will host a 50km cycle as part […]

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Five Things To Do In Tralee And Beyond This Weekend

Five Things To Do In Tralee And Beyond This Weekend

August 11, 2017 at 10:13 am Comments are Disabled

IT’S the relative calm before the festival storm here in Tralee this weekend, but there’s still a few things to get up to in town and beyond… Friday 1. Vintage rally… One for the car lovers this. Having postponed the event in July, The Kingdom Veteran Vintage & Classic Car […]

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‘After Sarah Miles’ Comes To Castlegregory

‘After Sarah Miles’ Comes To Castlegregory

August 10, 2017 at 3:39 pm 1 comment

IF you’re out and about Castlegregory-way this weekend then this might tickle your fancy. Kerry playwright and actor Michael Hilliard Mulcahy is performing his one man play ‘After Sarah Miles’ in the Castlegregory club rooms Saturday, August 12 at 8pm. Tickets information centre- 066 7139422. ‘After Sarah Miles’ chronicles 35 years […]

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PHOTOS: Meet The Rose Of Tralee 2017 Contestants (Part Two)

PHOTOS: Meet The Rose Of Tralee 2017 Contestants (Part Two)

August 10, 2017 at 10:39 am Comments are Disabled

Yesterday, 32 Rose of Tralee 2017 contestants introduced themselves here before they arrive in Tralee next Tuesday. Now here’s the other 32 ladies… MEATH ROSE – ANNE LYNAM Hi there everyone, my name is Anne Lynam and I am 24 years old. I live in a small area called Hortland […]

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ROSE COUNTDOWN: Asian Restaurant To Host Roses For Special Birthday Dinner

ROSE COUNTDOWN: Asian Restaurant To Host Roses For Special Birthday Dinner

August 9, 2017 at 2:09 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Kerry Rose, Breda O’Mahony, visited Tamarind Asian Restaurant, last week to announce that they will welcome all 64 Roses for dinner to celebrate the restaurant’s 12th birthday on Wednesday, August 16. The owners of Tamarind Restaurant on Matt Talbot Road, Andrew Ong and his wife Angeline, are looking forward […]

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Launching the Balloon Fundraiser in aid of the Palliative Care Centre were Ted Moynihan and Mairead Fernane of Kerry Hospice, Kerry Rose Breda O'Mahony and Mary Shanahan of Kerry Hospice. Photo by Dermot Crean

Kerry Rose Launches Balloon Fundraiser In Aid Of Palliative Care Unit

August 9, 2017 at 10:32 am 2 comments

A FUNDRAISER started by a former Rose of Tralee will return this year to help the Palliative Care Unit which opens in October. Kerry Hospice  volunteers will return to the Town Park again this year on Sunday, August 20 to launch balloons to remember loved ones who have survived or passed […]

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PHOTOS: Meet The Rose Of Tralee Contestants (Part One)

PHOTOS: Meet The Rose Of Tralee Contestants (Part One)

August 9, 2017 at 10:08 am Comments are Disabled

THERE’S less than a week to go until the 64 Rose of Tralee 2017 contestants arrive in town for a week they’ll never forget. Maybe it’s time to find out more about them. Meet the first 32 Roses who will tell you about themselves… ABU DHABI ROSE – NIAMH KELLY […]

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Emerging Irish Acts Under The ‘Spotlight’ At INEC Concert

Emerging Irish Acts Under The ‘Spotlight’ At INEC Concert

August 8, 2017 at 12:41 pm Comments are Disabled

  BUILDING on the success of Future Sounds in February the INEC Killarney are once again turning the light on talented home grown musicians with ‘Spotlight’ taking place on Sunday, October 29th in the INEC Acoustic Club. Acts taking part in the concert, in conjunction with Spin SouthWest are Sample Answer, […]

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Lixnaw Is Inviting Us All To Their Inaugural Summer Festival

Lixnaw Is Inviting Us All To Their Inaugural Summer Festival

August 7, 2017 at 11:22 am Comments are Disabled

IT’S going to be an event-filled weekend in Lixnaw as the village comes alive to enjoy the inaugural Lixnaw Summer Festival. There’s an outdoor movie screening, music, tug of war, indoor and outdoor entertainment and so much more to look forward to this coming weekend. On Saturday August 12, Kerry […]

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Launching the Kerry Vintage Club's upcoming charity run were Paul Horan and Tom Glover. At back; Joan Glover, Timmy Connor, Peter O'Connor, John Reidy, George Glover, Garrett Foley, Brian Glover and Gary Horan. Photo by Dermot Crean

The Ballymac Vintage Car Run Is Back On For This Friday

August 7, 2017 at 10:29 am Comments are Disabled

HAVING postponed the event in July, The Kingdom Veteran Vintage & Classic Car Club are preparing for their annual Ballymac Vintage Car and Honda 50 Run this coming Friday. It was due to take place on Friday, July 21 but it was decided to reschedule due to poor weather conditions. […]

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Aidan To Be A Cultural Ambassador For Kerry In September

Aidan To Be A Cultural Ambassador For Kerry In September

August 6, 2017 at 11:51 am Comments are Disabled

THE  ‘Dancing with the Stars’ champion, Aidan O’Mahony, has found his inner rhythm once more as Kerry’s Local Culture Night Ambassador. The Garda from Rathmore who is bases in Tralee will represent his home county as an ambassador promoting the arts on Friday, September 22 as Culture Night takes place […]

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McCann At The Movies: ‘Dunkirk’ Is One Of The Year’s Best

McCann At The Movies: ‘Dunkirk’ Is One Of The Year’s Best

August 5, 2017 at 10:41 am Comments are Disabled

Our movie guy, John McCann, says believe the hype about Dunkirk  because it’s a stunning film… With every movie theater showing trailers for Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk since about January of this year, to claim that this was one of the most anticipated movies of the year would be a huge […]

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‘Willy Wonka’ To Get Open Air Screening In Lixnaw

‘Willy Wonka’ To Get Open Air Screening In Lixnaw

August 4, 2017 at 4:46 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’S back! The Summer Open Air Cinema season continues next Friday and this time it’s heading to Lixnaw with a classic normally associated with Christmas. Presented by Kerry Film Festival in association with Lixnaw Summer Festival, ‘Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory’ will be shown at Lixnaw GAA pitch at 10pm. […]

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at the Tri Kingdom Come Triathlon in Fenit on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Six Things To Do Around Tralee This Bank Holiday Weekend

August 4, 2017 at 10:08 am Comments are Disabled

It’s the weekend and it’s a long one. Hallelujah! The weather is set to be mixed but that won’t stop you from getting up to all sorts. Here’s a few suggestions on what to do… Saturday 1. Watch the triathletes… Fenit is going to be packed this Saturday afternoon as […]

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Afternoon Tea For Jack & Jill Foundation At The Rose Hotel

Afternoon Tea For Jack & Jill Foundation At The Rose Hotel

August 3, 2017 at 5:24 pm Comments are Disabled

THIS Saturday sees a special event at The Rose Hotel to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation. Afternoon tea will be served from 2.30pm to 4pm in the beautiful Rose Room and guests can experience delicious food created by Executive Head Chef, Odran Lucey and his […]

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Tralee Gardaí To Hold Open Day At John Mitchels GAA Grounds During Festival

Tralee Gardaí To Hold Open Day At John Mitchels GAA Grounds During Festival

August 2, 2017 at 4:45 pm Comments are Disabled

AN Garda Síochána, Tralee are hoping for a great turnout from the public at their open day  which takes place during the Rose of Tralee Festival. The John Mitchel’s GAA Complex at Ballyseedy will be the venue on Saturday, August 19 for the event which will run from 12pm to 4pm […]

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Top Kerry Entertainer To Tinkle Ivories In The Ashe This Sunday

Top Kerry Entertainer To Tinkle Ivories In The Ashe This Sunday

August 2, 2017 at 11:22 am Comments are Disabled

AFTER his last sellout performance, Kerry’s No 1 entertainer, Jack Patrick Healy, is set to return to Alfie’s at The Ashe Hotel this August Bank Holiday Weekend for what promises to be another jam packed evening of top class musical entertainment. Food will be served until 9pm and their Hot […]

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Table Quiz At O’Donnell’s Mounthawk For Children’s Charities

August 2, 2017 at 10:46 am Comments are Disabled

IF you’re looking for something to do this evening, there’s a fundraising table quiz being held in O’Donnells Mounthawk for great causes. It’s all part of a fundraising campaign by Woodies Tralee who are organising the event with some great spot prizes. It’s one of three big events being held […]

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Some members of the Tionól Mhic Easmainn Committee who have organised next Sunday’s ‘Gathering’ at Lios Mhic Easmainn, Ardfert, to celebrate/commemorate the good and patriotic deeds of Tomás Ághas and Ruairí Mac Easmainn. Sa phictiúr ó chlé: Seán Seosamh Ó Conchubhair (cathaoirleach), Dawn Uí Chonchubhair (rúnaí) and Brian O’Daly. Other members of coiste include: P.Mac Fhearghusa, A.Ní Chonchubhair, B.Caball.

Thomas Ashe To Be Remembered At Ardfert Ceremony

August 1, 2017 at 3:12 pm Comments are Disabled

THE death of Thomas Ashe will be remembered at Casement Fort, near Ardfert village, at 3pm on Sunday, August 6. Special guest speaker will be Conradh na Gaeilge historian, Donncha Ó hAodha, Uachtarán of the Munster section of CnaG and a former National President of the Conradh, who will talk about Tomás Ághas. […]

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Fun Charity Colour Dash To Take Place In Tralee Next Month

Fun Charity Colour Dash To Take Place In Tralee Next Month

August 1, 2017 at 12:18 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’LL be a colourful Sunday morning in September as a Colour Dash for charity is set to take place in town. The Crumlin Colour Dash will take place on Sunday, September 10 at 11am in Tralee Bay Wetlands. This is a 5km run, jog or walk that all the family […]

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The launch of the Abbeydorney Vintage Weekend last Thursday.

Abbeydorney Looks Forward To A Vintage Bank Holiday Weekend

July 30, 2017 at 8:49 am Comments are Disabled

ABBEYDORNEY Vintage Society officially launched their Vintage Weekend on Thursday evening where details of the activities on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6 were announced. On Saturday afternoon at 5.30pm, the vintage car and tractor run will set off on two different routes around the roads of North Kerry, […]

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