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Continuing our review of stories we brought you in 2018, here’s the news from June… • THERE were some fabulous paintings on display at the first day of a new initiative, ‘Art In The Park’ from Tralee Chamber Alliance in early June. Artists from all over the county were invited to […]

REHEARSALS are in full swing for the next stage production from students at Mercy Mounthawk and it promises to be another top-class offering from the school. ‘Big Maggie by John B Keane is directed by Tony Behana nd it will be the 17th time the school has staged a play. […]

ST Stephen’s Day is always fun at Tralee Rugby Club, but the fine weather made it an even more enjoyable day at O’Dowd Park. The 5k/3k family fun run has become a tradition at this stage and they had a nice turnout with many kids joining their parents in the […]

Continuing our review of stories we brought you in 2018, here’s the news from May… • GARVEY’S Tralee Warriors new coach for the 2018/2019 season, Pat Price, said he was thrilled to be part of the club’s set-up and praised how basketball has been developed in the town. The former Demons […]

THE sun shone down on participants in the Bill Kirby Memorial Walk on St Stephen’s Day, as hundreds showed up on a dry, mild morning. It was a far cry from the pelting rain of the year before which put many off, but the atmosphere was far more bouyant this […]

Continuing our review of stories we brought you in 2018, here’s the news from April… • A TRALEE businesswoman called on Irish Rail to review their security policy after an incident as she travelled between Mallow and Tralee in early April. Margaret Kissane of Connect Publications was attending Mallow Races with […]

TRALEE Chamber Alliance will promote the town at the largest ever home holiday pavilion at the Holiday World Show, taking place in the RDS Simmonscourt from Friday, January 25 to Sunday, January 27. Holiday World Show’s Home Holiday Pavilion will showcase hundreds of destinations and holiday experiences from all across the […]

THEY’RE all mad you know! Once again, the beautiful mountains of the west Kerry peninsula provided the backdrop for hundreds of swimmers dashing into the water for the annual Christmas swim in Fenit. It was dry and mild with a slight breeze, so conditions were as good as could be […]

We continue the review of the stories we brought you this year with the news from March… • TRALEE woke up to a blanket of snow on March 2 with  Storm Emma causing massive disruption to the county’s roads and postponing many sporting fixtures. The Kerry Local Emergency Coordination Group […]

We continue our review of the stories we brought you this year with the news from February…  • TRALEE women were among the winners in the World Cup Ireland Ice Swimming 1Km Championships in Wild Water Armagh Mags O’Sullivan, Anna McCarthy and Elaine Burrows Dillane represented Tralee Bay Swimming Club, and came first in her […]

We begin our review of the stories we brought you this year at the obvious starting point – January… • A Kerryman had a great start to the year when he collected a cheque for €552,182 after winning through an online play for Lotto Match 5 plus Bonus. The lucky […]

A HUSBAND and wife team of gardeners who have flourished for over 40 years in the Town Park have finally called it a day. Brendan and Lorna Enright, who live in Causeway, have been tending to the Rose Garden in the town park since it was created in 1986, with […]

OVER the last two weeks Tralee company ViClarity, based at Kerry Technology Park, have been taking part in 12 challenges over 12 days as part of their Viathlon fundraiser. The event had the group doing battle in a mix of sporting and offices challenges which included a 5K run, cracker […]

WASTE and where to put it might not seem top of your priorities at the moment, but it is a problem with all the wrapping and rubbish accumulated over Christmas. Well Kerry County Council have issued a quick guide of what goes where that might help over Christmas. Kerry County […]

IT’S been another incredibly busy week at Presentation Secondary School as they look forward to the Christmas break. It began with a hugely successful ‘Pres Got Talent’ with students displaying just that through music and song. There was also the presentation of donations to ADAPT and St Vincent de Paul, while […]

KERRY national roads are to receive nearly €19 million of a cash injection in 2019, an increase of over two million on 2018. Minister Brendan Griffin said that the funding is just the first tranche of Kerry roads funding for 2019, with three further funding rounds to come in respect […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I want to do some shopping on American websites. What are the rules about VAT and customs duties when shopping outside the EU? Answer:  In general, when goods are […]

TRALEE is brimming with job opportunities and while potential candidates from around the world are welcome to work in Kerry’s Capital, lots of exiles who are home for Christmas are being encouraged to consider staying for good. Tralee Chamber Alliance in association with many major and smaller employers in Tralee […]

Gardaí in Tralee are appealing to parents in relation to events being held in Dingle on St. Stephen’s Night. Gardaí are asking that parents make their children aware that the majority of venues operating within Dingle on St. Stephen’s Night are over 18s venues and under 18yr olds will not […]

REHEARSALS were in full swing on Wednesday afternoon at Ballygarry House Hotel for the Scoil Nuachabháil pupils Christmas concert taking place later that evening. Principal of the school in Ballymacelligott, Mick Bolger, said the pupils have put in a fantastic effort over the past few weeks and he was confident […]

There’s just a few more shopping days to Christmas, so if you’re looking for jewellery ‘gifts for her’, then Heather O’Sullivan of John Ross Jewellers has some inspiration for you… 1.  9ct gold – sweet and dainty It is a gorgeous look.  Select a classic and simple necklace with meaning […]

THERE’S still time to make a child’s Christmas this year by taking part in the Caballs Toymaster and St Vincent de Paul’s ‘Operation Santa’ appeal. The appeal has been a great success in the past and it’s hoped the people of Tralee and beyond show their seasonal spirit of generosity again by […]

CARA Credit Union held their annual general meeting at The Rose Hotel on Monday night and besides information and a review of the finances, it was also an occasion for the Members Car Draw. Tara Flynn from Tralee had her name pulled out as the winner of the new car, […]

TENDER documents for the construction of the the N22 Macroom-Baile Bhuirne bypass scheme will be published today, with construction envisaged to begin in 2019. Kerry Fine Gael TD and Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, this morning announced the documents will be published on […]

IT was a special day for Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn on Wednesday as they celebrated the 40th anniversary of the school with their annual Christmas Mass. But it was also an opportunity to celebrate a member of staff, Jim O’Sullivan, who has spent the past 21 years as caretaker in the […]

THE Bishop of Kerry has emphasised the importance of the family and highlighted the need for generosity in the community in his annual Christmas message. Bishop Ray Browne also gave thanks for the World Meeting of Families event and the Pope’s visit in his address to people in the diocese. […]

ULTAN Dillane, Tralee’s rugby international and forward for Connacht, has become an ambassador for the 31 Day Challenge in January to promote positive mental health into 2019. The 31 Day Challenge has been a big success over the past few years thanks to Tralee man, Poshey Aherne, who saw the […]

IT’S that time of year again, when Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership have teamed up with Sport Ireland and Healthy Ireland to bring the National Operation Transformation Walk to Kerry. Now in its ninth year, the walk will see people all over the county put on their walking shoes, embrace […]

WITH just a few days to go until the holidays, children at CBS Primary were in understandably giddy mood as they prepared for their annual Christmas concert. The whole school got to see a preview of the show on Monday before parents packed the hall for performances on Tuesday and […]

CANCER support charity Recovery Haven Kerry has received the ultimate Christmas present this week with confirmation that proceeds from their recent Movember challenge have exceeded a staggering €30,000. The charity, which offers free support to cancer patients and their families across Kerry, had hoped to raise €10,000 from the initiative, […]