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A STRETCH of the main Tralee to Ballybunion road is to close to two-way traffic in two weeks time for an indefinite period. The Dale Road (Rathscannell), located on the R556 between Abbeydorney and Ballyduff, has been the scene of many accidents over the years. Upgrading works are scheduled to […]

A NEW youth club formed last year by parents of secondary school children, has proved so popular that they are starting a second group for September. The Tír na nÓg club based at KDYS in Tralee was the brainchild of parents Lisa Martin and Catriona Kennedy who found that their […]

THE talent of those who took evening art classes over the past eight months was plain to see at an exhibition in Coláiste Gleann Lí on Tuesday night. Two sets of courses — one in the autumn and again in spring — saw a great attendance of men and women […]

PETMANIA in Tralee is searching for the Kerry’s 2019 Puppy of the Year and there are five finalists looking for your votes. The Kerry Puppy of the Year winner will then go forward for the chance to win the title of Ireland’s 2019 Puppy of the year. From the 60 puppy nominations […]

THERE’S sad news today that a well-known fast food restaurant in town has had to shut its doors. Abrakebabra at Tralee Shopping Centre on Bridge Street has been operating for 22 years in town, but due to high insurance costs, it has been forced to shut since last Friday. Speaking […]

THE Kingdom County Fair 2019, held at Ballybeggan Park on Sunday, Tralee was another huge success. Held in beautiful sunshine with large crowds in attendance watched a varied display of trade stands, equestrian sports, cattle, poultry, dog show and many more stands and exhibits. Winner of the Grand Prix was […]

THE second Stag & Doe Sessions will take place in The Fiddler Bar in the Square on Saturday, June 15 with doors open at 9pm. After a successful first event back in late March, the sessions were started by organisers, Gerard-Denis O’Connor, Tadhg Flynn and Ruairi Fry, with the aim […]

A TV production company is looking for Kerry people to take part in a new series. They are looking for an older homeowner to share their home with a  younger renter for a period of two weeks as a test case in whether this type of arrangement can work. So […]

WITH a forecast of dry weather for the weekend a status Orange warning for forest fires has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine from today, Monday until midday on Friday. Kerry Fire Service is asking the public to be extra vigilant over the next few days […]

GARDAI are investigating burglaries in Tralee last week. On Wednesday last, the doors of two apartments in Upper Castle Street were kicked in and the properties ransacked, but nothing was taken. It occurred between 7.45pm and 12.30am on Thursday. Gardai are looking for witnesses who may have seen something suspicious […]

THERE was beautiful weather on Saturday morning as families arrived for Scoil Eoin’s First Holy Communion Day. Taking place in Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church, three classes of pupils received the sacrament watched by their families in the packed church. The families also had wonderful weather for photographs. Scroll […]

A TRALEE student has won the South Western Region Final of the 2019  Apprentice Chef competition held at IT Tralee last week. There were 21 students from secondary schools in Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Kerry taking part in the competition sponsored by Flogas Ireland and Failte Ireland last Thursday. After […]

DO you have an interest in the unique wildlife and biodiversity of Kerry? Would you like to learn more about the different types of bird, animals, insects and other creatures great and small that live with us in the Kingdom? Biodiversity Week is coming next week and offers a range […]

GLORIOUS sunshine greeted families arriving at churches on Saturday morning as pupils from two local schools made their First Holy Communion, In St John’s Church, Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn’s second class pupils received the sacrament watched by their families and staff from the school. Out in the Church of the Immaculate Conception […]

A FINE morning for a cycle. Cyclists set off in the sunshine from O’Donnells Mounthawk on Saturday for the 16th annual Fenit RNLI cycle. There was a 50km route and a new 80km route and all funds raised from the event will go directly to support the Fenit Lifeboat service. […]

TRALEE truck driver Ciara Sheehy won an amazing €52,000 and a holiday on the National Lottery Winning Streak TV game show on RTÉ One on Saturday. Ciara Sheehy from Tralee had great support on the show on Saturday night from boyfriend John and family members. She spoke about her job […]

PEOPLE of all ages got up/stayed up early this morning to take part in the Darkness Into Light Tralee walk for Pieta House. Tralee Bay Wetlands proved the perfect venue and the dry weather also played its part to enhance the atmosphere as thousands of people set off at 4.15am. […]

BANK of Ireland is calling on local hospitality businesses in Kerry to register their interest in attending their ‘Grow Your Business’ event taking place on Monday, May 20, in the Workbench event space in Bank of Ireland, Tralee from 6pm to 7.30pm. As part of its 2019 National Enterprise Programme, […]

AWARD-WINNING presenter and locally-based author Anthony Garvey will launch his latest children’s book at 3pm, on Saturday, June, at Listowel Writers’ Week, in the Listowel Community Centre. Aimed at children between 8-12 years of age, ‘Gravespeakers: Louise’  is the final book in his popular six-book series. Set in Tralee, it […]

THEY’RE ready for a very special super Sunday in Ballybeggan as the Kingdom County Fair will once again take place. Now in its 71st year, the committee has been working hard to ensure everything goes according to plan with fine weather predicted and something for every member of the family […]

  THE family of a missing man who was last seen in Tralee have appealed for the public’s help. Dan Gerard Sheehy is formerly from Castleisland. He was last seen on Monday, April 29, getting the 6.50am train to Dublin. His family are very worried for his safety. He is […]

WITH the Darkness Into Light Tralee walk taking place tomorrow, Permanent TSB in Tralee held a coffee morning today to support the event. Chairperson of DIL Tralee, Anne O’Shea and committee members attended the fundraiser in Castle Street where those visiting were treated to tea/coffee and goodies in exchange for […]

THE annual Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Transition Year Fashion Show was another great success last night at The Rose Hotel. It’s been going on now for several years as the students take to the catwalk in fashions from numerous local businesses. Mentored by teacher Michelle D’Altúin, the students organise every aspect of […]

IT’S awards season for schools and on Thursday night, Presentation Secondary School Tralee held a ceremony at Ballyroe Heights Hotel. It’s a night to honour those who have excelled in sport, academia and the arts over the past year and there were a number of awards given out on the […]

SCHOOLS from all over Kerry had teams taking part in the inaugural Educate.ie Geography Quiz for Junior Cycle Students at CBS the Green on Thursday evening. Over 15 schools across the county took part in what was a very competitive night. The table quiz was organised by the newly formed Kerry […]

THE innovative work of IT Tralee students was showcased at the Horizons 2019 exhibition on Thursday evening. It featured the work of all graduates from across the specialisms of Animation, VFX and Motion Design, Music Technology, TV Radio and New Media, Creative Writing for Digital Media, Computing, and Information Systems […]

FOLLOWING a successful event last year, which hosted 250 cyclists from across Kerry, the Valley 70 returns for 2019 with a new date and an additional short, flat route. Launched this week by members of Kilcummin’s Intermediate All Ireland Winning Team – the Valley 70 will take place on Sunday, […]

FANCY going somewhere new for a bite to eat this weekend? Then you really should check out the new bar and steakhouse in the familiar location of The Imperial Hotel on Denny Street, as Connie Foxes has just opened to to provide something fresh and exciting for diners. General Manager […]

A TRALEE resident was delighted to accept a brand new Hyundai Kona as the latest winner of the Cara Credit Union Members Car Draw. Pauline Campion, originally from Dublin, but living in town for the past 28 years, accepted the keys from CEO of Cara Credit Union, Pa Laide, on […]

GARDAI have arrested and charged four men (late teens and early 20s) following the seizure of approximately €500 of suspected cocaine, cannabis and controlled drugs (pending analysis) as part on an Operation Thor Day of Action in Caherciveen. As part of an Operation Thor Day of Action, six searches were carried […]