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PRIMARY school pupils in Kerry and around Ireland are being challenged to get creative in how they learn and think about Europe through the Blue Star Programme, coordinated by European Movement Ireland. The Blue Star Programme teaches primary school children about Europe through creative activities and projects that complement the […]

THE latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation shows there were 327 patients waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Kerry. This is the biggest number since the INMO began recording the numbers back in 2006. In August 2020 there were 208 patients waiting on trolleys. The total trolley figures […]

AND so the fun begins. Monday saw the arrival of nearly 40 new children to CBS Primary School and the beginning of a wonderful educational journey. Friends for life were made in Ms Quirke and Ms Donoghue’s classes in the new, impressive extension to the school which opened this time […]

GARDAI are warning people to be vigilant of people calling door to door offering trade services. Gardaí say there has been an increase in these type of calls over the past few weeks. If someone calls offering painting services or to clean the gutters, be cautious and don’t feel under […]

MINISTER for Rural and Community Development , Heather Humphreys TD, has announced over €4.2 million in funding to support schools, playgrounds, infrastructure projects and community organisations across Rural Ireland. The funding includes €179,191 for six Kerry projects which are as follows… • €21,487.50 — for Firies Sports Facility CLG (in association with Kerry […]

THE re-scheduled annual three-day walk of the Dingle Way from Tralee To Dingle takes place on the weekend of Friday 17th to Saturday 19th September. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the annual walk of the Kerry Camino was postponed for May 2020 and 2021. On Friday the 17th, walkers will […]

A NEW chapter in the lives of young children began at Caherleaheen NS and O’Brennan NS last week. The junior infants were dropped off by emotional parents but the kids were unfazed and happy to meet their new friends. “It’s been brilliant with no tears, all went really well and […]

KERRY fans woke up this morning with that hollow feeling that the team didn’t do themselves justice yesterday. Tyrone were the better team on the day after an epic semi-final in Croke Park and while there was a big contingent of Kerry fans in Dublin, there were many more thousands […]

THERE were 182 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, August 23, according to figures available on the Government’s COVID-19 data hub. This is a 14-day incidence rate of 550.9 per 100,000 of the population, above the national […]

KINGDOM Swimming Club’s Senior Squad returned to training after an eight month Covid enforced break last Wednesday. The junior squads are returning to training later in September. Head Coach, Ger McDonnell, said that “all the swimmers were delighted to be back in training and looking forward to upcoming competitions.” As a […]

ANOTHER first day at school at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn went as smoothly as you’d expect, with two classes of junior infants beginning a new journey. “Everything went great this morning,” said Principal Cáit Uí Chonchúir. “The parents had visited with the children on two occasions previously to get used to […]

HOME Leisure and Gardens retailer, The Range, has confirmed it will open their new store at Manor West Retail Park in Tralee on Friday, October 22. The launch takes place after months of building work and preparations to transform the former Debenhams into a brand new Range superstore. It will […]

FOLLOWING the success of last year’s initiative where five artists transformed bland utility cabinets throughout the town of Tralee into vibrant works of art, nonfaction have issued an open call for artists, designers, and creatives to submit proposals for artworks at specific sites in the town. Graft aims to enable […]

EXCITEMENT abounded at Listellick NS on Thursday morning as parents brought their children to begin their schooldays. Teacher Ashley Reynolds said everything went very smoothly, with no tears shed and children settled in very quickly and comfortably with their new friends. However, they may not be too long in their […]

WITH the current mini-heatwave we’re experiencing, it doesn’t feel like back to school time is here again. However, the uniforms have appeared and emotional parents were present and correct on Thursday morning at Spa National School as the junior infants arrived in the sunshine. It all went smoothly and teacher […]

MANOR West Retail Park in Tralee is on the market with a guide price of over €55,175,000 according to a story in The Irish Times. US investor Marathon Asset Management has instructed agent Cushman & Wakefield to bring the site to market. The guide price represents a 6% discount on the […]

WE hope the upcoming weekends in September and October will be as kind weather-wise to those making their Confirmations and First Communions! Another glorious, sunny day saw the Class of 2021 Sixth Class pupils from Listellick NS converge on Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church for their long awaited special […]

A KERRY county councillor has hit out at the cost of public transport for Kerry customers, especially with regard to travelling to Dublin this weekend for the Kerry v Tyrone game. Cllr Jackie Healy Rae described the costs for some bus and rail services from Kerry to Dublin this weekend […]

THE story of the excavations at some of the oldest extant monuments in Ireland is told in a new book published by Kerry County Council. The portal tombs at Killaclohane near Milltown date to around 3,700 BC at the beginning of the Neolithic Period in Ireland and are considered to […]

THEY may be starting a whole new chapter in their lives soon, but there was one last aspect to their primary school lives to complete for last year’s Holy Family NS sixth class pupils. Nearly 30 pupils and their parents were in Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church for their […]

TRALEE Dynamos FC is to host a family fun charity event with all gate proceeds on the day going to the Kerry Parents and Friends Association. Taking place on Sunday, September 5, from 1pm to 4pm at the grounds in Cahermoneen, everyone is asked to come along for some fun and […]

TOGETHER for Hospice, which represents 26 Hospice and specialist palliative home care services throughout the country, today announced the launch of the 2021 Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice. The campaign was launched by journalist and broadcaster, Miriam O’Callaghan, who is calling on people in Kerry to support this […]

IT was a massive success last year and those of you with a Honda 50/70/90 or classic motorbike might be interested in this day out this weekend. The West Kerry Honda 50 and Classic Bike Run takes place on Sunday, August 29 from 12 noon and will see participants head […]

THERE’S a strong Kerry connection to a new series beginning on RTE next week. Glow Up Ireland, presented by TV star, model and influencer Maura Higgins will air on RTÉ2 from 9:35pm on Thursday September 2. And the first episode will feature a guest judge, Colin Horgan from Ardfert. Also, Leah […]

SINN Féin Kerry County Councillor Deirdre Ferris is calling on Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris, to ensure that any student who pays for student accommodation in advance will be refunded in the event classes move primarily online. Cllr Deirdre Ferris of Sinn Fein stated; “I welcome recent statements that college […]

GARDAI are seeking the public’s assistance in relation to two incidents involving vehicles recently. On Saturday, August 14, a car was damaged at Garveys Supervalu carpark in town at about 10.35pm. A black car with a 10-D registration was seen in the vicinity and failed to remain in the scene […]

THE Kenya Education Project Cup was a fantastic success on Saturday at St . Brendans Park FC with clubs from all over the county and beyond taking part. Christy Leahy Park was a hive of activity for the underage tournament which saw teams from Clare, Tipperary and Kerry take to […]

THE annual Tony ‘Todd’ O’Donoghue Memorial Walk in aid of the Palliative Care Unit was launched yesterday by local business, 2Beans In A Box. The walk will take place on Saturday, September 4 and due to current restrictions  organisers are asking that you walk with your own group . It will […]

THE ‘My Kerry Biosphere’ calendar for 2022 was launched this week at an event in Killarney House as part of the National Heritage Week. The artwork on the calendar has been created by students from all over Kerry who were invited to connect creatively with the natural heritage of the […]

THE Park Festival Tralee has just released tickets for the Kerry v  Tyrone game to view on the big screen on Saturday next and is inviting Kerry supporters to enjoy the match in a safe and enjoyable setting. Tralee Municipal District and the festival organisers have organised the screen in […]