Beauty&Fashion

TRALEE businesses were among the winners at the Irish Wedding Awards 2018 which took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin last night. The awards, organised by Creative Oceanic, celebrate the hard work of the best professionals and establishments in the Irish wedding industry. Thousands of nominations were received […]

THERE’S still time to nominate people and businesses for the 2nd Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards will take place at The  Rose Hotel on Sunday, March 11. Organized by Margaret Kissane Publisher and Editor of Connect Magazine, the awards will both celebrate and recognize the enormous talent and success […]

THE Manor West Hotel will be the venue for a special free event next month on Women’s Health And Well-Being organised by Sam McCauley’s Chemists. The event on Thursday, February 8 at 7.15pm, applies to women of all ages and speakers include  Dr Mary McCaffrey (Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist), Dr Louis Keary […]

THE January blues have set in and the miserable weather isn’t helping things as the Christmas party season seems a distant memory. However, ladies have something to look forward to at the start of February with the first make-up masterclass of 2018 at CH Chemists in The Mall. Mrs Make-Up […]

  IT’S been a very good year for Ballyduff GAA. The men from north Kerry claimed their 25th Kerry SHC title in October when they beat Lixnaw at the second time of asking, thus moving ahead of great rivals Kilmoyley in the county’s pecking order. It’s a cause for celebration […]

THE movie awards season has arrived and that means a focus on the Red Carpet for fashion fans. As usual there’s a Kerry interest thanks to Ballyheigue native, Don O’Neill, who saw his THEIA designs worn by celebrities at the Golden Globes on Sunday night. THEIA gowns were worn by […]

WHILE most other businesses and organisations were out partying in December, the staff at CH Chemists were flat out taking care of customers for Christmas. Saturday night then was a chance to reward the staff with a fun Christmas party in The Imperial Hotel. There was cocktails, food, fun and, […]

THE final fling of the festive season took place last night as ladies hit the town for Women’s Christmas. Traditionally signalling the end of Christmas, the hotels and restaurants were packed out all over town as families and groups of friends enjoyed a night out. We travelled around to Kirby’s […]

A LOCAL make-up artist held a skincare and make-up event at Benner’s Hotel on Saturday evening. There was a great turnout for Rebecca Shortt’s ‘Beautiful Favourites’ event — sponsored by Blank Canvas Cosmetics — where guests enjoyed prosecco and canapés on arrival followed by make-up and skincare demos and the […]

YESTERDAY we brought coverage of the Mercy Mounthawk Students Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel (click here for previous photos). The style and glamour was only stunning at the event which drew around 300 teenagers. Here’s the second part of our photos taken at the start of the night…

DEBS season in Tralee drew to a close last night when over 300 students partied at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. After CBS The Green and Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí held their debs over the past week, this time it was the turn of Mercy Mounthawk students to organise their ball. They certainly […]

THE wind howled and rain lashed the windows as Storm Eleanor came to town, but the students from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí stayed dry and happy in Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night. Over 120 teenagers sat down for a meal followed by some great entertainment at the Debs Ball organised by the […]

WHILE the fireworks were kicking off in the town centre, over 65 people were arriving in The Rose Hotel for a swish night out to welcome 2018. While many hotels used to host New Year’s Eve balls in the past, The Rose Hotel was the only place to hold a […]

STUDENTS from CBS The Green held their Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night and it was a glamorous affair. Around 130 teenagers sat down for a meal followed by a band and DJ and they were joined by some 100 more partygoers for the ‘afters’. We called […]

TOP fashion and lifestyle blogger, Erika Fox, was in town on Wednesday to open Brush N Blush’s new salon which has created three new jobs. There was a big crowd of well-wishers at the event who enjoyed champagne and canapés to launch the second Blush N Brush from mother and […]

FROM hair salons to department stores, schoolteachers to sailing clubs, there was a lot of people enjoying themselves out on Saturday night. While there’s another weekend before Christmas, the lion’s share of parties have now taken place and some fun was had around town. We captured some of the atmosphere […]

THAT’S one way to kick off the weekend. CH Chemists is renowned for its instore events and this Friday is no exception when they welcome Today FM’s Louise Duffy to the store. Louise, who is married to former Kerry GAA star and successful fashion designer Paul Galvin, will be DJing […]

THE restaurants, hotels and bars were hopping last night as Christmas parties were held all over town. Even though there’s another nine days to Christmas, most of the parties will be held by the end of this weekend so there’s a great atmosphere around town. We visited Kirby’s Brogue Inn, […]

THE Rose Hotel was rocking on Saturday night as they hosted a special Christmas party night. Tesco in Manor West, Keane’s Supervalu Killorglin, Lee Strand and many more businesses and groups gathered for a mulled wine/champagne reception followed by a delicious meal and music til the wee hours. We were […]

TRALEE was rocking last night with people enjoying Christmas parties in pubs, hotels and restaurants all over the town. We were out and about in Kirby’s Brogue Inn, No.4 On The Square, The Ashe Hotel and Benner’s Hotel where people were enjoying themselves in some style. Scroll down for photos…

THE salubrious surroundings of The Rose Hotel provided the setting for Aspen Grove staff to have some fun at their Christmas party. Around 100 employees, including founder Sean Ryan and colleagues from the US, enjoyed ‘Festive Bowls’ of delicious bites while Phil N The Blanks provided the soundtrack to a […]

THERE was glamour galore befitting the occasion at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Friday night for their Christmas party night. The theme this year was Manhattan glamour, which is apt as the hotel opened in 1958 as The Manhattan Hotel and so celebrates its 60th anniversary next year. Around 270 […]

IT’S party time in Tralee and the hotels, bars and restaurants are packed with people enjoying their annual Christmas bashes. We visited Kirby’s Brogue Inn, The Ashe Hotel, Croí Restaurant and Ballygarry House Hotel on Thursday and Friday to capture some of the festive atmosphere. We met staff from Presentation […]

There are now less than three weeks for Santa to get his act together and get the Christmas Shopping done.  So, what are the must-have gifts for 2017 in the jewellery range? Heather from John Ross Jewellers is on hand with some suggestions… Must-have #1 REBECCA LUMIÈRE  REBECCA has launched […]

TRALEE Hair and Beauty Salon, Brush’n’Blush,  captured another award at the recent Beauty Industry Awards 2017 held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin on Sunday. The family run business was given the prize of ‘First Class Hair Salon’ and follows on from last year’s success at the event. The business, […]

AS we reported earlier (click here), Ballyroe Heights Hotel was the place to be for a great night of entertainment at the second St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. The 11 couples had great support from the big crowd of over 400 present and Orlaith Hussey and Bobby O’Regan […]

THE first weekend in December signals the real start to the party season and the town’s hotels, bars and restaurants were packed with revellers. We were out to capture a few party people around town. Scroll down for photos…

CHRISTMAS party season is here and no better a duo than Sandra Rusk of Weardrobe and Helen Parker of Lancome at CH Chemist to help you prepare for it. The ladies held a special Fashion and Beauty Show at CH on Friday night. Sandra divulged her style tips while Helen Parker […]

A MEMORABLE night of dancing and fun was had at the second annual St Brendan’s Hurling Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Over 400 people attended the event with the crowds arriving from early evening, waiting to get a good seat to view the entertainment. […]

YOU probably recognise them around town in their running gear, but on Friday night, members of Born To Run Tralee Marathon Club swapped their Lycra for their glad rags for their Christmas bash at The Ashe Hotel. The event marked the end of another successful year for the club, which […]