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WE’RE set for more bad weather on Tuesday according to Met Eireann. They have issued a ‘weather advisory’ for the entire country for much of tomorrow. They say it will be a blustery day with strong winds and very gusty conditions associated with an active front moving eastwards across the country. […]

THREE premises failed in a test purchasing operation in Tralee on Saturday, December 7. As part of the Garda operation in the town, a young student was served alcohol at a bar and two off licences without being asked for identification. A total of seven premises were checked in the […]

ST Vincent de Paul will be hosting a special Christmas Day Dinner from 2pm to 4pm in St. John’s Parish Centre, Castle Street. This is a free event, open to everyone and wouldn’t be possible without much needed and generous donations from both the public and the local business community of […]

PREPARATIONS are underway at Manor West Shopping Centre and Retail Park ahead of their weekend-long Christmas Food and Craft Fair, which will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of December. The annual pre-Christmas weekend sees the shopping centre play host to a variety of local food producers and […]

ANOTHER festive treat for music lovers is in prospect when the Dingle New-Music Choir and Orchestra come to Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday, December 18 at 7.30pm. Tickets are available in Mac Domhnaill Dental, Upper Rock Street, for €10. The Dingle New-Music Choir and Orchestra, which was founded […]

A LOCAL association held two fundraisers recently and presented the proceeds to Pieta House on Saturday in Tralee. The Kerry Pool Association had a 24 hour pool marathon in The Cue Club in Killarney and a race night in Sullys Bar back in April. They were in The Huddle Bar […]

ADULTS with physical and mental disabilities from all over the county are encouraged to head along to a club night in Tralee on this weekend. Organised by service users in Enable Ireland Tralee, ‘Rise’, which takes place on Saturday, December 14 in Benners Hotel, will give a chance for adults […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Christmas Party Season in Tralee is brought to you by AIB Tralee… IT was wet and windy last night, but it was warm and dry inside the many pubs, restaurants and hotels hosting Christmas parties. There were businesses, schools, clubs and private get-togethers enjoying a well-deserved […]

A STATUS Red Wind warning has been issued for Kerry. Storm Atiyah will bring west to southwest winds veering northwest reaching mean speeds in excess of 80km/h with gusts in excess of 130km/h for a time this evening. Extreme caution is advised, especially near the coast and on high ground. Due […]

IF you’re brave enough to head out during the storm later, you can browse the stands at the John Mitchels Complex this afternoon until 5pm. The club is welcoming families to their ‘Santa’s Magical Experience’ which also takes place next weekend at their Camp, Ballyseedy base. As well as a chance […]

THE student council at CBS the Green have been working very hard to ensure the real spirit of Christmas is brought to life at their school with a schedule of festive activities taking place through December until they break up for the holidays. A magnificent Christmas tree kindly donated by Norman […]

A WONDERFUL night featuring the best of local ballad/ folk musicians and singers took place on Friday night at The Ashe Hotel all in aid of two great causes. The ‘Ballad And Folk Night’ was held to raise funds for Tralee Community Responders and Comfort for Chemo Kerry with singers […]

TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of Christmas Party Season in Tralee is brought to you by AIB Tralee… WITH the town bathed in the glow of the festive lights since last Saturday, one could be forgiven for thinking that it’s Christmas week already! It certainly had that vibe in the pubs, restaurants and […]

THE Tralee Chamber Alliance marquee is already proving a welcome addition to the Christmas programme in the town centre and schools are taking full advantage of the facility. They were out bringing Christmas cheer to shoppers on Friday morning and afternoon while helping to raise funds for Tralee Lions Club. […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I usually get a gift voucher at Christmas. What are the new gift voucher rules that came in recently? Answer: Gift vouchers are any voucher, coupon or other document (including […]

THREE CBS The Green Tralee Secondary School Students have been selected to represent their school and the young people of Ireland on this year’s webwise.ie Youth Panel for 2019-2020. Webwise.ie is an internet safety awareness initiative focused on the education of young people, teachers and parents on the safe use […]

TRALEE Sinn Féin councillor Pa Daly has said the publication of the FAI’s 2018 accounts showing net liabilities of €55million are absolutely shocking and a kick in the teeth for the grassroots of the organisation. Cllr Daly, who is involved with the Tralee Dynamos club, said ordinary grassroots members throughout […]

WITH Met Eireann issuing a Status Orange Weather Alert today, Kerry County Council is advising the public to take the necessary safety precautions. The warning is valid from 9am on Sunday to 6am on Monday when Storm Atiyah will track between Iceland and Ireland on Sunday generating a swathe of very […]

AFTER the launch of the new ‘Tralee by the Sea’ brochure earlier this year, this week saw the launch of the new ‘Tralee by the Sea’ video. The video (watch it below) showcases top attractions and activity providers in the beautiful Tralee Bay area. Mags O’Sullivan Centre Manager at the […]

SUNDAY will be a windy one. Met Eireann has issued an ‘advisory’ for Kerry and several other counties that Storm Atiyah is on the way, but no colour code warning has been issued as of 10am. The warning is for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, […]

AFTER the incredible crowds that turned out for the switching on of the lights, Tralee will again be basking in the warmth of the Christmas spirit when it holds a ‘Snow Day’ next week. Snow Day, organised by Tralee Chamber Alliance with support from Kerry County Council, promises to be […]

MERCY Mounthawk Parents’ Council hosted a ‘A Polish Christmas’ in a home economics room at the school on Thursday night. Guests were treated to traditional Polish recipes from two parents Monika Mikotajczuk and Katarzyna Sas with the help of Monika’s son Jakub and Katarzyna’s  daughter Wanesa. Those present also learnt […]

THERE’S much to look back on at this occasion The Kerry GAA Supporters’ Club annual social will mark a milestone this year when the Kingdom faithful gather at Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday, January 18. This is the 30th social to be held and it is a very special event […]

Less than three weeks to go until Christmas Day and the town will be buzzing with shoppers enjoying the festive atmosphere. Here’s a few things to get up to between the spending… Saturday 1. Magic at Mitchels… JOHN Mitchels are all set to welcome families to ‘Santa’s Magical Experience’ and […]

IF Christmas is the season to be jolly, you won’t be disappointed with a line-up of local comedy talent performing at a special stand-up night later this month. A host of budding comedians will take the stage at the Greyhound Bar on Saturday, December 28 at 8pm. Some of the […]

MADDENS on Milk Market Lane continues to hold unique events and next week is no exception. Next Thursday, December 12, visitors to the cafe/shop will be treated to a very special performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by the fireside. This rehearsed reading of the classic story of Scrooge is arranged […]

FIANNA Fáil TD for Kerry, Deputy John Brassil, has written to the Road Safety Authority to establish if the agency can devise a driving licence app which would override the need for people to carry their driving licence with them at all times. Deputy Brassil put forward the idea in […]

A TEENAGER with Kingdom Swimming Club has been named in the final national squad for the F4-24 Programme. Grace Reidy (14) will take part in the programme for the Swim Ireland Performance team to develop a group of female athletes capable of qualifying a Female 800m Freestyle Relay to the 2024 […]

THE ‘Light To Remember’ ceremony will take place this Sunday on the grounds of University Hospital Kerry. The fundraiser for Kerry Hospice will see a Christmas tree lit up with each light to remember a loved one who has passed away. The lights are still available to buy online until the […]

JOHN Mitchels are all set to welcome families to ‘Santa’s Magical Experience’ and Christmas markets this weekend. The club will hold the event over the next two weekends at their GAA Complex in Camp, Ballyseedy and funds raised will go towards juvenile development in the club. The finishing touches are […]