Health&Fitness

BORN To Run Club Tralee will once again host their 5k, 10k and Half Marathon event on Sunday, June 23. The club has teamed up with Kerry Cancer Support Group to raise much needed funds for the organisation. Participants can either run a 5k/10k or Half Marathon to secure their […]

MENTAL health advocate Philip Kissane from Killarney has nominated Kerry Mental Health Association as the benefitting charity when he takes part in the 200km Kerry Way Ultra Marathon in September. The event will be staged along the trails and mountains of the scenic Kerry Way over two consecutive days and […]

THE Mater Hospital Foundation is calling on people across Kerry to lace up, head out and take on its new 31 Miles in May challenge, supporting dementia care in the Mater Hospital. This challenge is an opportunity for family members, friends, carers and anyone wanting to make a difference to […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry celebrated a milestone recently with the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Endoscopy Unit. In 2014, state-of-the-art Endoscopy Unit, was opened by the then Minister for Health Mr. James O’Reilly.  The facility, formerly a hospital laundry, underwent a complete reconstruction. Since its opening, the Endoscopy Department […]

LAST weekend’s Wander Wild Festival in Killarney was a massive success with an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 people attending ticketed events and street activities. Many ever-popular activities returned this year as well as some exciting new additions – many of which sold out. These included Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP), a […]

THERE’S just over a week to go until the annual Fenit Coastal Cycle. The event is a great way to get out in the spring air and enjoy the wonderful scenery in the area. The cycle takes place from St. Brendan’s National School Fenit on Saturday, March 23 at 10am. There […]

WITH just two weeks remaining until the highly anticipated Wander Wild Festival in Killarney, which takes place from 22nd to 24th March, outdoor, adventure, and wellness enthusiasts are gearing up for an unforgettable weekend in the heart of nature. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the 26,000-acre UNESCO Killarney National […]

FIVE-TIME All Ireland winning Kerry footballer and CRY Ireland ambassador, Aidan O’Mahony, is gearing up for the iconic Camino de Santigo this autumn and he’s looking for people to join him. This venture is more than just a personal challenge for Aidan; it’s a heartfelt initiative to raise crucial funds […]

THERE’S just one week to go until hundreds take to the road for the annual  Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run and 5k fun run. Held in association with FBD Insurance, it’s been a massively successful event and this year’s run will be in aid of the Kerry Cancer Support Group. The […]

THE Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) are teaming up with RTÉ’s Operation Transformation to support National Blood Pressure Day 2024. The partnership will see over 28 participating pharmacies in Kerry, including nine in Tralee (see list below), offering once-off free blood pressure checks this Thursday, January 18. Following a quick, easy, and […]

A HUGELY successful event over the past number of years, the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run and 5k fun run returns at the end of the month. Held in association with FBD Insurance, this year’s run will be in aid of the Kerry Cancer Support Group. The popular run (also open […]

KERRY Sports Academy has been awarded the National Quality Standard (NQS) at a special ceremony held at the Lyrath Estate Hotel Kilkenny. The NQS is the most sought-after accolade in the leisure and fitness industry and it’s awarded to facilities that meet the operational standards for leisure and fitness facilities. […]

WITH less than two weeks to go to the big day, it’s worth a reminder that there’s wonderful opportunities to take a bracing dip and help out two great causes on Christmas Day in Banna and Fenit. The annual Christmas Day Swim in Fenit will take place at 12 noon […]

FOR many, Christmas is a time for rest, relaxation and indulging in the finer things in life, but if you want to get active, then the annual St Stephen’s Day Walk in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation is for you. The walk, organised by Michael ‘Fox’ O’Connor, is held […]

ONE of the most popular family festive events, the Tralee 5km Santa Fun Run, is back again this year for its 10th anniversary. As always, the Tralee Bay Wetlands will be a sea of red and white this Sunday, December 10, at 11am as everyone is encouraged to dress up […]

STUDENTS and staff at MTU took a walk on Wednesday to raise funds for GOAL this Christmas. The GOAL Mile saw walkers leave from the entrance of the Kerry Sports Academy at the MTU for a short walk around campus for the great cause. The GOAL Mile is a renowned and long-standing event that helps raise […]

STUDENTS and staff at MTU will be out in force to raise funds for GOAL this Christmas with a special event next week. A GOAL Mile will take place on Wednesday, November 29 at 1pm. The walk will start from the entrance of the Kerry Sports Academy at the MTU North Campus and organisers are […]

ONE of the most popular family festive events, the Tralee 5km Santa Fun Run, is back again this year for the 10th anniversary since the first one. As always, the Tralee Bay Wetlands will be a sea of red and white on Sunday, December 10, at 11am as everyone is […]

OVER 200 people headed to the Greenway at Fenit on Saturday to take part in the first ever Fenit Parkrun. The efforts of volunteers paid off as it was a hugely successful first running with people of all ages taking part. The runners and walkers set off from the starting […]

RTE star Dáithí Ó Sé has had hair restoration treatment at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic (CHRC) at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee (BSHT) and they have announced Dáithí as the Clinic’s hair restoration Brand Ambassador. The team at the CHRC felt that with the help of a Brand Ambassador, […]

THE Meadowlands Hotel saw hundreds of people attend Horan’s Healthstores Health & Wellness Expo on both Saturday and Sunday. There was a fantastic turnout to visit the 50 health and lifestyle exhibitors in attendance from all over the country. They offered advice and answered health queries throughout the weekend, while there […]

HORAN’S Healthstores has announced they will be holding their third Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd of October in Tralee at The Meadowlands Hotel from 10am until 5pm each day. “Having attended several exhibitions throughout Europe, UK and USA I decided it was time […]

A RECORD-BREAKING number of free in-person and online events are ready to roll during the Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest from October 7-14. The key focus of the #KerryMHWFest is to promote mental health and wellbeing in Kerry through a diverse programme of fun, informative and interactive events. There are […]

IT was spitting rain for the Tralee 10k on Saturday but that didn’t deter over 220 participants who took to the roads around the town. “We’re delighted, the running conditions were great in the rain. Everyone is happy and home safe so it all went off well,” said race organiser, […]

KERRY Mental Health Association (KMHA) has launched its first Human Chain Mountain Challenge Walk to the top of Strickeen in the Gap of Dunloe near Killarney from 9am on Sunday, October 8. Walkers are invited to register at https://kerrymentalhealth.ie/human-chain-challenge for a fun and colourful show of support for people with […]

TRALEE Manor West Bicycle Club is inviting cyclists to join them for their End-of-Season Sportive on Sunday, September 24. The event will commence from John Mitchels GAA complex in Tralee, offering two scenic routes covering 70km and 40km, and is open to cyclists of all levels. The ride serves as […]

A LOCAL Garda is encouraging the public to take part in a special challenge in aid of the Asthma Society. In recognition of 50 years of life-changing work in Ireland, the Asthma Society has launched their ‘2023 Take a Breath Challenge’. Taking place at the end of September, the challenge […]

DAVID Clifford and Pádraig O’Hora will be on the same team when they attend Kerry Mental Health Association’s #TieDayFriday Fundraising Business Breakfast in The Great Southern Killarney from 7am to 8.45am on October 6. The Kerry Captain and his on-field marker from Mayo will be part of an expert panel […]

THE kids are back to school and the darker evenings are on the way. If you are thinking of, getting back indoors for fitness classes for the autumn then the Kerry Sports Academy has a wide variety of fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels on offer with over […]

THE Alzheimer Society of Ireland run a National Memory Walk yearly in locations throughout Ireland and this is the first year Memory Walks are taking place in Tralee. It’s a family-friendly event suitable for all ages and walking abilities to unite friends, families and communities to raise awareness and funds for dementia […]