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Some of those gathered at the annual Tony O'Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

Fantastic Day Planned For Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk

March 28, 2023 at 9:34 am 0 comments

THE annual Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk will take place on Saturday, April 15 and a fantastic day of entertainment is guaranteed. The ninth annual walk is in memory of the Tony from Blennerville who passed away in 2014 and tens of thousands of euro have been raised over the year in […]

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Karl Henry will give a talk on April 13 at CH Tralee.

Sponsored: Karl Henry To Give Talk On Health And Wellbeing At CH Tralee

March 28, 2023 at 9:33 am 0 comments

IRELAND’S most recognised personal trainer Karl Henry is coming to give a talk at CH Tralee next month. He will speak on the ‘4 Pillars Of Lifelong Health at the store on Thursday, April 13 at 12noon. Earlier this month, the leading fitness and wellness expert and Podcast host was announced […]

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The launch of the Paul Lucey Run For The Rock took place at the Austin Stacks Clubhouse on Monday evening attended by the Lucey family. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlin

Paul Lucey ‘Run For The Rock’ Returns On May Bank Holiday Weekend

March 28, 2023 at 9:31 am 0 comments

THE Paul Lucey ‘Run for the Rock’ is back again for the May Bank holiday weekend on Monday May 1. This is the fifth year of the run which has grown in strength and popularity from year to year. The run and walk honours the memory of Paul Lucey, a proud […]

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Rachel Ward, Carrie Anne Clifford, Lesley Dennehy and Joanne Bowler of Hairworks Tralee at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: All The Glamour From The Connect Kerry Hair And Beauty Awards

March 27, 2023 at 12:28 pm 0 comments

THE Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards took place once again on Sunday and it was a glamorous affair at The Rose Hotel. Over 170 people from the industry were in attendance and a host of awards were presented in a range of categories as well as honorary awards. Treated […]

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Getting ready for the Kerry Hospice Good Friday walks. From left; Kerry Hospice Ambassador Deirdre Walsh, with Andrea O'Donoghue and Mary Shanahan of Kerry Hospice. Photo by Dermot Crean

Over 20 Walks In Aid Of Kerry Hospice On Good Friday

March 25, 2023 at 11:07 am 0 comments

IT’S nearly time again to hit the road this Easter in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation. The Good Friday walks are a great tradition and on April 7 there will be over 20 walks taking place right around the county. The 27th Tralee walk is named after the late, […]

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Sponsored: Treatment For Skin Pigmentation At The Cosmetic And Hair Restoration Clinic

Sponsored: Treatment For Skin Pigmentation At The Cosmetic And Hair Restoration Clinic

March 25, 2023 at 10:48 am 0 comments

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic in the Bon Secours Tralee on treatments and products to reduce skin pigmentation… Skin gets its colour from a substance called melanin, which is made by skin cells. When those cells are damaged or unhealthy, they can produce too much melanin. […]

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Emma Ryan ( Fenit Coastal Cycle Committee), Paudie Clifford (Cycle Ambassador) David O Sullivan, ( O Sullivan Cycles,Killarney).

Still Time To Register For Fenit Coastal Cycle This Saturday

March 24, 2023 at 9:09 am 0 comments

THE annual Fenit Coastal Cycle takes place tomorrow morning and there’s still time to register if you want to get out and about for a spin. Celebrating 10 years of running the popular event, previous cycles have attracted almost 500 participants from across Munster and beyond. The cycle will take […]

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MTU Health and Leisure student Ivana with Joan Hussey, Kay Condon and Marian Nugent practising balance exercises  at the MTU Active Ageing day at the Kerry Sports Academy on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Emphasising The Benefits Of Healthy Living At Active Ageing Event

March 22, 2023 at 5:38 pm 0 comments

THE benefits of being active as we get older were emphasised at the second annual MTU Kerry campus Active Ageing event held earlier today. Organised by MTU Health & Leisure Department and students in conjunction with Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership, Healthy Ireland and Healthy Kerry, over 150 people attended […]

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Sponsored: Top Things To Do At Wander Wild Festival This Weekend

March 21, 2023 at 4:47 pm Comments are Disabled

IF you are itching to embrace Spring with new adventures and wellness activities then pack your bags for the Wander Wild Festival – Ireland’s great outdoors festival. It’s on in Killarney from March 24th-26th and it’s the bucket list festival you don’t want to miss this year! With just 2 […]

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Sponsored: Wander Wild Festival Has Host Of Entertainment For Children

March 16, 2023 at 9:20 am Comments are Disabled

THE Wander Wild Festival 2023, which takes place from March 24-26 in Killarney, has just announced a fantastic children’s programme. The unique adventure and wellness festival set in the lakes and mountains of Killarney National Park is brimming with activities for children of all ages and teenagers to have fun […]

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Sponsored: Award-Winning Tribella Treatment Available At CHRC

Sponsored: Award-Winning Tribella Treatment Available At CHRC

March 11, 2023 at 11:01 am Comments are Disabled

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Hospital on the Tribella treatment available there… One of Harley Street’s most popular treatments, the ‘Tribella’ is also available in Tralee at the CHRC, Bon Secours Hospital. This award-winning, FDA approved treatment is the latest in non-invasive treatments for smoother, clearer […]

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Launching this years Wander Wild Festival,  Ireland’s great outdoors festival, which returns to Killarney from 24th-26th March 2023. Nicole O'Brien, left, Claire Tangney and Donal O'Donoghue, and their faithful companions - Bob and Marley, on board the traditional 'Killarney Gap of Dunloe Boats' 
 The unique adventure and wellness festival, is set in the lakes and mountains of the 25,000-acre UNESCO Killarney National Park.  
New additions include a natural ice-bath in the Lakes of Killarney, a 3D sensory tour of the Blue Pool Nature Reserve with a light and sound installation, the premiere of two Irish adventure films, a gourmet food trail, a photo exhibition, and an expanded children’s activity camp.  You can also nourish your inner self with a range of culinary and cultural experiences unique to the area.
For those who want to explore the National Park with the benefit of local knowledge, there are guided hikes, night walks, and pony treks, urban orienteering, photo exhibitions, and self-guided loop walks for families. Wellness enthusiasts can experience Yoga & Light Therapy, Reiki, Yoga, Sunrise Vinyasa, workshops on Handstands, Yin Yoga, and a Strength and Conditioning for Hiking for over 55s. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan/FREE PIC*** ISSUED THURSDAY 5th January 2023/ NO REPRO FEE

Sponsored: Fantastic Range Of Events And Activities For Wander Wild Festival

March 9, 2023 at 3:39 pm Comments are Disabled

WHETHER you’re an adrenaline junkie, or a rambler who treks off the beaten track, or are on the search for new mindful experiences, there’s something to suit all wanderers at the Wander Wild Festival, Ireland’s great outdoors festival, which returns to Killarney from  March 24th-26th . The unique adventure and wellness […]

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Looking forward to the Spring Into Fashion event at the Club Rooms in Castlegregory Information Centre on Friday, March 10 were, from left; Carole Dooley of Paco Tralee, Catherine McCaul, Fionnuala Fitzgerald, Josephine Raftery, Eileen Whelan of Paco Tralee, June Puddyford and Audrey Moran. Photo by Dermot Crean

Castlegregory Community To ‘Spring Into Fashion’ This Friday Night

March 6, 2023 at 2:48 pm Comments are Disabled

A NIGHT of fashion and fun is planned for this Friday evening in Castlegregory. The ‘Spring Into Fashion’ show is being held to fund the recent refurbishment of the club rooms at Castlegregory Community Centre. Paco Tralee, Jasmine, Pamela Scott, Annburys, That’s Perfect and Celsius will provide the fashions on the […]

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Declan Murphy and Damien O'Sullivan before their Saturday morning cycle promoting the upcoming information session.

The Chain Gang Invites You To ‘Saddle Up For Summer’

March 6, 2023 at 10:17 am Comments are Disabled

IF you’re interested in getting into cycling and on your bike seeing the sights of Kerry this summer, then read on. The Tralee Chain Gang Cycling Club will hold an information night on Thursday, March 9 at 8pm at The Meadowlands Hotel inviting people to ‘saddle up for summer’. If you’re […]

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Olivia Nix, Rachel Kilgallen and Rachel Hanafin at the Kerins O'Rahillys GAA Club social on Saturday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: All The Style From The Kerins O’Rahillys Social (Part 2)

March 5, 2023 at 11:59 am Comments are Disabled

THE first Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club social in seven years was an enormously successful night out with 320 of the club faithful gathering in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. As we told you earlier (click here if you missed it), it was an occasion to celebrate the Kerry Senior Club and […]

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Aoibhínn McCarthy, Grace Lucid, Kate Collins and Jessica McGibney at the Tralee Transition Year Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Transition Years Get Together To Have A Ball In Ballyroe

March 4, 2023 at 10:19 am Comments are Disabled

THE sixth years from Tralee schools may have held their debs balls a couple of weeks ago during the mid-term break, but it was the turn of their younger schoolmates on Friday night. Transition Year students from around town and beyond gathered for a special TY Ball  in the Ballyroe […]

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Sponsored: Taking Care Of Skin Around The Eye Area

Sponsored: Taking Care Of Skin Around The Eye Area

March 4, 2023 at 10:02 am Comments are Disabled

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic on treatments for skin around the eye area… The area around the eyes is so delicate and needs extra care and intention. The skin under your eyes can be up to 10 times thinner than the rest of your face. Under […]

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Sponsored: Venus Bliss Treatment Available At The CHRC

Sponsored: Venus Bliss Treatment Available At The CHRC

February 25, 2023 at 9:20 am Comments are Disabled

Mary O’Donnell on the Venus Bliss treatment which is only available in Ireland at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee… Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic is the only provider of the Venus Bliss in Ireland. This FDA approved treatment works on many body concerns […]

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James Dalton, Tim O'Connor and William Dalton at the Valentine's 10 Miler event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Ideal Conditions For Tralee Valentine’s 10 Miler Run

February 19, 2023 at 11:10 am Comments are Disabled

CONDITIONS were ideal for a run on Saturday morning as the Valentines 10 Miler event took place once again in town. Part of the Tralee Marathon series of events this year, around 160 runners had registered for the race with runners taking off from near the AquaDome/Wetlands at 9am and […]

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Marguerite O'Halloran, Amy Keane and Amy O'Connell at the CBS The Green Students Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Having A Ball At The CBS Students’ Debs In Ballyroe

February 18, 2023 at 9:49 am 1 comment

THE mid-term break provided students from Tralee schools a chance to get glammed up for their annual debs balls. Presentation Tralee and Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí students organised their events on Tuesday and Wednesday, while on Friday it was the turn of CBS The Green students to step out in style at […]

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Sponsored: Working On Aspects Of Ageing At The Cosmetic And Hair Restoration Clinic

Sponsored: Working On Aspects Of Ageing At The Cosmetic And Hair Restoration Clinic

February 18, 2023 at 9:42 am Comments are Disabled

Mary O’Donnell on amazing products that work on all aspects of ageing, available from the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee… A skincare brand that stands out for me is AlumierMD which is a medical grade skincare brand and is very much results driven. When […]

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Joseph O'Sullivan, Ava McCann, Clodagh Brady and Darragh McEvoy at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students' Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Style From The Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students Debs Ball

February 16, 2023 at 10:10 am Comments are Disabled

DEBS Ball week continued at Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night with Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí students having some fun before knuckling down for the final few months of study. The ball was organised by the sixth years themselves and saw over 80 students enjoy a well-deserved night of food and fun. The […]

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PHOTOS: Presentation Students Enjoy Debs Ball Fun During Mid-Term Break

PHOTOS: Presentation Students Enjoy Debs Ball Fun During Mid-Term Break

February 15, 2023 at 10:29 am Comments are Disabled

THE mid-term break is providing an opportunity for sixth year students from Tralee secondary schools to enjoy a break from studies and glam up for their annual Debs Ball. Last night it was the turn of Presentation Secondary School Tralee students to partake in an evening of fine food and […]

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Emma Ryan ( Fenit Coastal Cycle Committee), Paudie Clifford (Cycle Ambassador) David O Sullivan, ( O Sullivan Cycles,Killarney).

Fenit Coastal Cycle To Take Place Next Month

February 14, 2023 at 11:58 am Comments are Disabled

THE annual Fenit Coastal Cycle returns for 2023 celebrating 10 years of running the popular event. Previous cycles have attracted almost 500 participants from across Munster and beyond, and with demand expected to be high this year, the Fenit Coastal cycle committee are delighted to announce that pre-registration is now […]

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Tom Foley, Jack Moriarty and Pat Carey taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Tralee 10 Miler And 5k Road Race Is A Sellout Success

February 12, 2023 at 10:34 am Comments are Disabled

THE annual Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race was a sellout success on Saturday morning with over 300 runners taking to the roads around the town. It was an especially poignant day for organiser Michelle Greaney, as it coincided with the six month anniversary of the passing of her […]

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Some of the crowd at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean

Nominations Wanted For Annual Connect Hair And Beauty Awards

February 8, 2023 at 12:18 pm Comments are Disabled

THE annual Connect Hair and Beauty Awards will once again return for 2023 and nominations are being sought in a number of categories. Taking place in The Rose Hotel on March 26, experts in the Hair and Beauty industry from across the county will be honoured for their hard work […]

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Sponsored: The AC Dual Treatment Available At Cosmetic And Hair Restoration Centre

Sponsored: The AC Dual Treatment Available At Cosmetic And Hair Restoration Centre

February 4, 2023 at 9:28 am Comments are Disabled

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic on the AC Dual Treatment for Acne… Acne can be such a sore painful condition and I know how distressing a skin condition can be. The most important thing with any condition is to make sure you are treating the right […]

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Manor West Hotel Leisure Club Launches Five Sports Scholarships

Manor West Hotel Leisure Club Launches Five Sports Scholarships

February 2, 2023 at 1:47 pm Comments are Disabled

THE team at Manor West Hotel Leisure Club are launching five Sports Scholarships for competitive athletes. The Sport Scholarships are for those involved in sport from across multiple disciplines, in either team or individual categories any sport participant is applicable once you are over 18 years of age. The Sports […]

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Looking forward to the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race in aid of Kerry Hospice on February 11 are, front from left; Ita Greaney, Megan Barrero, Maura Sullivan of Kerry Hospice and race organiser Michelle Greaney. Back from left; Fiona Begley, Gerard Cremins, Andrea O'Donoghue of Kerry Hospice, Darren O'Sullivan and Doreen Moore. Photo by Dermot Crean

Runners Prepare For Tralee 10 Miler And 5k Road Race In Aid Of Kerry Hospice

January 27, 2023 at 9:24 am Comments are Disabled

FINAL preparations are being made for the fourth Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race which takes place in in just over two weeks.. Michelle Greaney is organising the event in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation which will be run from 10.30am on Saturday, February 11. This year it […]

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Liam Carmody, Tara Kilgallen, Aoife Moynihan and Conor Mitchell at the Mercy Mounthawk students' debs ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: More Glamour From The Mercy Mounthawk Students’ Debs Ball (Part 2)

January 9, 2023 at 1:57 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Mercy Mounthawk students’ debs ball brought style and glamour to Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Over 260 teenagers donned their gladrags for the occasion where they enjoyed a meal and some great entertainment before getting back to the hard work of studying for the leaving cert. We brought […]

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