Health&Fitness

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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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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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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Roz Purcell.

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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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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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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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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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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Sponsored: Treatments For Hair Loss At The Cosmetic And Hair Restoration Clinic

Sponsored: Treatments For Hair Loss At The Cosmetic And Hair Restoration Clinic

January 7, 2023 at 10:45 am Comments are Disabled

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic on treatments for hair loss for men and women… MALE pattern baldness refers to a loss of hair on the scalp in men. It happens as hormone levels change over a man’s lifetime, and especially in the later years. It is […]

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Participants at the start of the Jimmy Duffy Memorial Cycle on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

The Jimmy Duffy Memorial Cycle Returns This Month

January 3, 2023 at 12:14 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’S time to get back on the bike as the Jimmy Duffy Memorial Cycle returns for the first time since 2019. The cycle takes place on Saturday, January 14th at 11am from St. Pat’s GAA Club, Blennerville. The cyclists will travel to Castleisland town centre and home to Blennerville followed by […]

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Begin The New Year With A Healthy 31 Day Challenge

Begin The New Year With A Healthy 31 Day Challenge

December 30, 2022 at 10:17 am Comments are Disabled

THE 31 day January challenge for#positivementalhealth is back for next month. The idea is to start off the year in a positive and healthy way while raising money for great causes. It’s an event that promotes exercise, good mental health and fitness. You have to do an activity a day for […]

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Michelle Finn & 1st Male Oisin Spillane

Take A 5k Run In Farranfore On St Stephen’s Day

December 16, 2022 at 9:24 am Comments are Disabled

THE annual Farranfore-Maine Valley AC St Stephen’s Day 5k Run and 2k Walk takes place at 12.15pm with Kerry Airport back as one of the main sponsors. One of the oldest road races in Ireland, it takes place every St. Stephen’s day and has been run since 1961 along the […]

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Launching the 10 Miler and 5k Road Race at the Palliative Care Unit On Monday were, kneeling from left; Mary Reynolds, Michelle Greaney, Derek Griffin and Siobhan Daly. Back from left; Maura Sullivan, Bridie O'Connor, Andrea O'Donoghue, Barry O'Grady, Mary Shanahan and Orla Greaney. Photo by Dermot Crean

Fourth Tralee 10 Miler And 5k Road Race To Be Held In February

December 6, 2022 at 3:06 pm Comments are Disabled

A LOCAL woman is continuing to raise funds for Kerry Hospice through running events with a 10 Miler and 5k Road Race next February. Michelle Greaney will organise the event for the fourth time, but this year it will hold a special significance since her father Michael had spent time […]

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Sponsored: New Les Mills Classes At Zero Gravity Fitness Studio In Manor West Hotel

Sponsored: New Les Mills Classes At Zero Gravity Fitness Studio In Manor West Hotel

October 6, 2022 at 11:04 am Comments are Disabled

Zero Gravity Fitness Studio at Manor West Hotel is bringing you the world’s most popular group exercise Les Mills. Join the global revolution, a vibrant destination where music meets movement! With over 10 million people participating every week in 17,000 clubs worldwide, be part of a movement for a fitter […]

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Part of the Greenway. Photo: Domnick Walsh

Fun Run/Walk Along Greenway As Part Of Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest

October 5, 2022 at 10:30 am Comments are Disabled

EVERYONE is invited to Fenit this Saturday for a relaxing fun walk, jog or run on the new Greenway. Organised by Spa Fenit Barrow Athletics Club, the event is being held as part of a series of events across Kerry for the Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest which begins […]

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A happy Tadgh Fleming crosses the finish line at Quest Killarney 2022.

Over 2,500 Participants In Quest Killarney Event

October 4, 2022 at 10:14 am Comments are Disabled

FRESH from his RTE Hell Week experience, Tadhg Fleming was one of the many participants in the Quest Killarney event on Saturday. Adventure race enthusiasts from around the country gathered in the town for the much anticipated return of the race last held in 2019. This year’s event attracted over 2,500 […]

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Louise Ryan, Clodagh Walsh and Norma O'Connor at Listowel Races on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Super Saturday Style At Final Day Of Listowel Races

September 25, 2022 at 11:56 am Comments are Disabled

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Listowel Races is brought to you by AIB Listowel… IS Saturday the new ‘Friday’ at Listowel Races? There’s a good case to be made for it considering the crowds at the Island for the final day of the Listowel Harvest Festival of racing. While admittedly there were […]

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Dr Helena McMahon.

Tralee Company Wins At Image Business Of Beauty Awards

September 21, 2022 at 11:14 am Comments are Disabled

A TRALEE woman was in Dublin at the weekend to pick up a prestigious beauty industry award. Dr Helena McMahon is co-founder of Seabody, a luxury beauty and wellness brand based in Tralee since 2018. Dr McMahon, who is also Head of Department STEM at the Munster Technological University, was presented […]

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Sponsored: Meet The Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling At CH Tralee

Sponsored: Meet The Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling At CH Tralee

September 20, 2022 at 11:01 am Comments are Disabled

THE Fabulous Pharmacist, Laura Dowling, is coming to CH Tralee to mark the launch of Laura’s new supplement range Fabü Wellness. Join them to celebrate at 6:30pm on Wednesday, September 28, for a live Q&A with Laura Dowling where she will delve into the world of vitamins and supplements. You’ll be […]

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Sponsored: All You Need To Know About The Hair Restoration Procedure At The CHRC

Sponsored: All You Need To Know About The Hair Restoration Procedure At The CHRC

September 17, 2022 at 9:59 am Comments are Disabled

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours says the hair restoration  is one of the most popular procedures at the clinic. Below are some frequently asked questions they get asked by patients… How does it work? At CHRC, we are the only healthcare provider in Ireland with […]

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Launching the Born To Run Club's 2022 Couch To 5k Programme were, in front; Helen Twomey, Brenda Lynch and Nora Begley. Back from left; Rose Brosnan, Ann O'Shea and Catherine O'Connor. Photo by Dermot Crean

Get Off The Couch And Run 5k With Born To Run Club

September 14, 2022 at 12:10 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Born to Run Tralee Marathon Club is inviting everyone over the age of 18 to sign up for the 2022 Couch to 5k programme. The programme has been running for a number of years and it’s a great way for inexperienced runners to get active and healthy while meeting new […]

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Jonno Brien, Joanne McKenna, Mary Cheasty and Kieran Connolly after taking part in the Tralee 10k on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: A Glorious Morning For The Tralee 10k

September 10, 2022 at 2:51 pm Comments are Disabled

THE sun beat down on runners this morning as they took off for the Tralee 10k run. Held as part of the Tralee Marathon series of events, 170 men and women registered for the event which started and finished in the Town Park. Race Director, Jim McNieces was delighted with […]

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MTU And HSE To Launch New Mental Health Initiative This Month

MTU And HSE To Launch New Mental Health Initiative This Month

September 6, 2022 at 10:09 am Comments are Disabled

MUNSTER Technological University (MTU) and the HSE have joined forces to create Aclú,  a new mental health initiative. The initiative seeks to address enduring mental illness (EMI) recovery using physical activity, nutrition and digital technology. A launch event will take place on Thursday ,September 22nd from 2.00-5.00pm at the MTU […]

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