Lifestyle

Advertorial WE all know that free parking is a rare commodity in the town centre but one business has come up with a novel idea to change that. The Ashe Hotel on Maine Street is to provide free parking for its lunchtime customers. General Manager, Stephen O’Connor explains; “At The Ashe […]

YESTERDAY we brought you images of Kerry fans from all over the county up in Dublin for the matches on Sunday. They really turned out in force and we captured them on camera outside The Palace Bar, The Gresham Hotel, Barry’s and the Belvedere Hotel and up in Croke Park […]

WELL, we might have lost the senior match but this certainly didn’t stop the Kerry fans posting some fantastic photos on social media on Sunday to show their support for both teams. Here’s a look at what you GAA fans were posting…   The green and gold was flying proudly on Sunday at […]

SOMETIMES a simple thank you is the best feeling in the world. I was at the races in Listowel on Friday and I was approached by two of the men behind Mc Elligott’s Tralee. They are the new main sponsor of the Ladies Day competition which by the way was […]

WE’VE been bringing you glamour and style from the Listowel Races Ladies Day, held on Friday, over the past few days. Here’s the final part of our photos featuring stylish people from the day…

THERE was a great atmosphere in town on Saturday afternoon and it wasn’t just because the All-Ireland Final is just a day away. The Tralee Food Festival is in its first year and is proving a major hit, the fine weather also added to a pleasant afternoon with artisan delights […]

OH the glamour of it all! Ladies Day at Listowel Races was a hugely successful event as always with ladies from all over the county and country enjoying the atmosphere on Friday (see our previous coverage here). We were there to catch the style in our photos below (we’ll have our […]

  OK the big day has arrived – it’s All Ireland final day and Kerry are involved. If Carlsberg did heaven in Kerry then this is it! All the talk at the moment is who is going to win, that is the burning question. Obviously my heart is with Kerry, […]

FRIDAY saw glamour, style and a whole lot of fun at ‘The Island’ as Ladies day was another resounding success in Listowel. There wasn’t a hair or beauty appointment able to be made in north Kerry on Friday morning as over 20,000 people converged on the course on an afternoon where […]

A LIMERICK Lady in Red won the top prize of €3,000 for Best Dressed Lady at the McElligotts Honda Ladies Day at Listowel Races today. Judged by model Alison Canavan and former TV apprentice, Brian Purcell, there was a total cash prize fund of €5,750. Best Dressed Lady Bríd Hayes from […]

  WE are granted a lot of things in this day and age. One of the most powerful being free speech. I believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I can’t see it any other way. It would be like saying that we aren’t allowed to form our […]

SELDOM in my life have I have ever been as upset at seeing a photo of the beautiful boy lying lifeless on the beach in Bodrum. This precious little boy was called Aylan and he perished along with his mother and brother on the way to what was perceived to be […]

THE Bon Secours Hospital Tralee has welcomed two new doctors to the hospital. Plastic Surgeon, Mr John Curran, a Donegal-native, commenced work at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee in August and his clinic appointments are already quite busy. He previously practised as a Clinical Fellow in Aesthetic Surgery at The New […]

KERRY-based designers were among those who wowed fashionistas during a special event for New York Fashion Week. The inaugural Ireland Fashion Showcase, supported by Irish Design 2015, was held in the Consulate General of Ireland, New York City on Thursday, September 10. The following 10 Irish designers showcased key pieces from their new Spring […]

THERE was a great turnout at Tralee Bay Wetlands on Saturday for the #Walking4Families event in aid of the Ronald McDonald House Charities. About 200 people got into the spirit of the occasion for the fancy dress themed 5km family fun walk. There was a great atmosphere as families gathered in the, thankfully, […]

  MIKEY Sheehy, the former Kerry footballing great, is a man worth listening to. I do not say this lightly. All we need do is to look at the facts – he has won an All-Ireland with Kerry on eight occasions while at the same time is very modest about his achievements. […]

A TRALEE couple took on a 110km trek in Sweden last month and ended up raising over €1,000 for charity…then they went and got engaged! Cathal Geary from Caherslee and Rachel Boyle from Alderwood Road decided to take in the Fjällräven Classic, a 110 km long hike in one of the world’s […]

  BALLYROE Heights Hotel and Stein Travel have teamed-up to ensure that one lucky couple will live happily ever after on their honeymoon. When you book your wedding reception at Ballyroe Heights Hotel and also book your honeymoon with Stein Travel, you could be in with a chance of receiving […]

  WHEN people think of Ireland, the first thing that seems to pop into their heads tends to be something to do with rainbows or leprechauns. This is an unfortunate scenario considering that our culture is so vast that it doesn’t need a dancing man in a green suit to […]

WHY is it that we as a nation find it so difficult to take a compliment? This is particularly true when it comes to us ladies. How often have you heard yourself or others say when they are told that they are looking well, the response is “God I don’t […]

THE Fashion Soirée at the Manor West Hotel was a  great success on Friday night (see here for previous story). Ladies enjoyed fashion tips for Listowel ladies day as well as exclusive looks at the autumn/winter collections from top Kerry designers. The Best Dressed Lady prize was won by Jennifer […]

  I REMEMBER reading for the first time about the Dalai Lama that when he meets someone all he sees are two eyes and a brain. The reason behind this practice (and believe me it must be practiced) is that he sees the beauty in everyone and everything and remains non-judgmental. […]

IT was a night of style, fun and great fashion tips as ladies from all over the county came to the Manor West Hotel for a ‘Fashion Soirée’ ahead of the Listowel Races Ladies Day. MC’ed by TraleeToday.ie columnist and fashion expert, Orlagh Winters, the night featured the latest style in Ladies […]

  THE Tralee Park Run team, who organise the free 5km walk/runs/jogs in the town park every weekend are currently gearing up to hold a different sort of run on Saturday, September 12. As part of the European Week of Sport, which is taking place all around the continent from September […]

  THE Irish Cancer Society is calling on women all around Kerry to sign up in the name of the society for one or more the mini-marathons that will soon be taking place all around Munster. Those who are participating in one of the upcoming mini-marathons can join the society’s […]

JOHN MITCHELS GAA have unveiled a fundamental skills programme for kids between 5 and 10, boys and girls. Everybody knows the benefits of a healthy lifestyle not just in eating habits, but also in exercise and activity. The Mitchels have aimed their ‘FundaMitchels’ course for kids between the ages of 5 […]

‘Get fresh at the weekend’ sang upbeat pop duo Mel & Kim on their 1986 hit ‘Showing Out’. We recommend you do the same by checking out these events around town over the next few days… Friday 1. Tips for top style The Manor West Hotel is hosting the ‘Fashion Soirée at Manor […]

  FIRST day in my new school was not nearly as nerve-wracking as I expected. Despite the first few minutes spent awkwardly bumping into other people, it all seemed to work out okay. Which is actually quite a big deal, as social situations aren’t usually my forté. Especially when they […]

IT was an exciting week for children in Flemby NS, Caherleaheen NS and St John’s Parochial School in Ashe Street when we visited on Tuesday morning. The junior infants had all been settling in well since starting this week and were getting to know each other and their teachers. In Flemby […]

    KERRY County Council has announced that award winning artist/filmmaker Lisa Fingleton is returning as the County Filmmaker in Residence. This residency is co-funded by the Arts Council. Lisa Fingleton has over 20 years experience in participatory projects and recently completed an MA in documentary film at Goldsmiths College London. In […]