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WITH just days to go until the Munster football finals, here’s a few things to know before travelling on Saturday. The Kerry minors are in action at 4.30pm with the senior game at 7pm so the advice for patrons is to arrive early and avail of the many parking offers […]

TODAY is National Burger Day and to celebrate, hundreds of participating outlets across the country, including a handful in Kerry, are offering a special 2 for 1 deal on their signature burgers in celebration of the day. In the past month alone, almost 17,000 Irish burger enthusiasts cast their vote […]

UNESCO Chairholder at the Institute of Technology Tralee, Dr Timothy Shriver, nephew of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, is visiting the Institute of Technology Tralee (IT Tralee) campus on Wednesday and Thursday to deliver a keynote address at the college. The visit by Dr Shriver further demonstrates the commitment […]

AN Ardfert man who has dressed some of the world’s biggest pop stars is back in Kerry this week for a special event in Kenmare. Colin Horgan has dressed Lady GaGa, Little Mix and Dua Lipa and is widely considered one of Ireland’s brightest young fashion design talents on the […]

GET ready to break out the barbecues (and leave them out!) because summer is truly on the way. Met Eireann is predicting a heatwave for Kerry and the rest of the country in the coming week with temperatures rising as we get to the weekend and it’s set to stay […]

A SIGNIFICANT day in the lives of eight young students arrived on Tuesday when they graduated from St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School. Families gathered at the school in Caherslee for the ceremony which began with Mass followed by cert presentations and special awards. “The students have completed Leaving Cert […]

A TRALEE school was one of four countywide to take part in the 2017/2018 Teacher/Artist Partnership (T/AP) residency programme at the Education Centre in Dromtacker. The four participating schools were Tralee Educate Together, Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail, Scoil Mhuire Knocknagoshel and Fossa National school. Each school worked with an artist in residence […]

A TRALEE woman was crowned Miss Kerry at a selection night at the weekend. Twenty-year-old Brogan O’Sullivan from Killeen Wood, was chosen from  15 contestants from all over the county at the event in the Killarney Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Denise Hickey from Rathmore was second and Emily Hayes from […]

THE Imperial Hotel will send all its plastic takeaway cups, lids and straws off to the recycling plant to make way for 100% green, compostable utensils to demonstrate a genuine commitment to play its part in the recently launched GLAN initiative. GLAN is a community movement designed to develop Tralee as […]

A TRALEE man played his part in raising over €10,000 for two great organisations after a day long event in Ballybunion. A 24 hour hydrobike challenge at Ballybunion Leisure Centre back in March raised €10,785 which was divided equally between Nano Nagle School in Listowel and Kerry Parents and Friends […]

THE Ó Mathúna family, owners of Tralee’s Meadowlands Hotel rolled out the red carpet to many of Ireland’s most loved sports stars for the 20th Anniversary Sports Gala, the centrepiece of their festival last weekend which celebrated the hotel’s 20th year in business and which was all in aid of […]

AFTER the family excitement of Féile na mBláth last weekend, there’s another great event to look forward to on Saturday around the town. Cruinniú na nÓg is taking place all over Ireland on Saturday June 23. As the national day of creativity for children and young people, the programme in […]

GARDAI are appealing for the public’s assistance after a teenager has his phone taken off him last week. The youngster was approached by four other teenagers on the Oakpark Road on Thursday at around 11pm. The teens patted him down and then one of them took his phone. One of […]

THERE was great joy and sadness in Ballygarry this week as management, colleagues and friends gathered in The Pavilion on Sunday for a retirement party for their Deputy General Manager, Cathal Nugent. Cathal hails from Tyrone and moved to the south-west in the 70’s to take up a position in Innishannon […]

THE residents of Fatima Nursing Home went back to school for a day on Monday as part of a partnership with CBS Primary. The Nursing Home has enjoyed a fabulous relationship with CBS Primary school through the Seanóige Club. This Intergenerational Project involved weekly visits from 4th Class pupils to […]

A GREAT way to spend a Saturday afternoon. There was a great turnout at the Spa/Fenit Hospice Committee’s Midsummer Ladies Lunch for the Palliative Care Unit at The Oyster Tavern. Ladies looked very stylish as they arrived to gin drinks reception followed by a delicious four course meal. The guest speaker on […]

THE Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) awards took place last night and there were Tralee winners. Des Hurley took the award for  Best Stage Management for the production of ‘All Shook Up’. Tralee Musical Society also won Best Visual for ‘Children of Eden’, Lena Lynch & Team, while they were […]

YESTERDAY we brought you a selection of photos from Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall’s visit to Siamsa Tíre in Tralee. Well the award-winning photographers, Julien Behal and Kenneth O’Halloran, were commissioned to take photos by the Government and had great access during the royal visit. They sent us […]

A CRACKING weekend of entertainment kicked off at the Meadowlands Hotel on Friday and a sports quiz last night whetted the appetite for Saturday’s line-up. Held in aid of Kerry Hospice, it saw a good turnout of knowledgeable sports fans playing for some great prizes. Joe Hennebery of Kerry Hospice […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I’m in my 70s and live alone. Is it there any support available to help me with my household running costs? Answer: The Household Benefits Package may help with […]

“Remarkable. At last I have a chance to see Kerry.” — Prince Charles when asked how he was enjoying his visit to the county. THE sun came out just in time as the royal cavalcade pulled up by Siamsa Tíre on Friday afternoon at around 1pm. Security was tight with a huge […]

TWO women who have given 52 years of service between them to Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn were honoured at the school on Wednesday to mark their upcoming retirement. Máire Nic Mhathúna and Nóirín de Barra will be sorely missed at the school according to Principal  Cáit Uí Chonchúir. “It’s sad to […]

THE fruits of a number of months of work by Tralee Art Group and the clients and staff of Baile Mhuire Day Care Centre were presented on Thursday at a great exhibition at the Balloonagh centre. Officially opened by Mayor of Tralee, Norma Foley, “A Sense of Baile Mhuire” was curated […]

PUBLIC notice has been given that Kerry County Council plans to carry out development on the Tralee – Fenit Greenway Project. The notice appeared in a local paper today and details the nature and extent of the proposed works. The townlands mentioned are Ballynahoulort, Bawnboy, Clogherbrien, Knockanish East, Knockanish West, Ballygarran, Ballymakegogue, […]

FOR all those who are looking to be inspired with new summer food ideas and become the perfect summer host then this may be the solution. Chef Mark Doe of “Just Cooking” fame will be giving a Cookery Demonstration on Monday, June 25 in Manor West Hotel at 7.30pm as […]

SCOIL Eoin gave out their annual Student Council School Spirit Award winner this morning and as always it was a popular choice. Tomás Kennedy, a fifth class pupil, won the award after being nominated twice — once by his class teacher Mr. John Brosnan and also by his P. B. L. […]

THE current Mayor of Tralee, Norma Foley, will hand over her Mayoral chain to Labour’s Graham Spring later this month. However, the weight off her neck and shoulders won’t last long, as it is expected it will be replaced later that day by the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council chain […]

TRALEE’S Meadowlands Hotel will be play host to sports stars including soccer legend Paul McGrath and Cork’s Seán Óg Ó hAilpín to celebrate its 20th anniversary as a business with a weekend festival this weekend and the Kerry Hospice Foundation will benefit too. The festival, which will take place from June 15-17 on the grounds […]

AS the school year winds down, things seem to be getting busier in many primary schools around Tralee and Caherleaheen is no exception. In the past week they are celebrating getting two awards, Science Foundation Ireland award and an Active Schools Flag where it’s clear a lot of effort has […]

FIANNA Fail TD for Kerry, John Brassil has said the expected job losses at the Liebherr Plant in Killarney will cause deep worry and stress for the 800 strong workforce, their families and the greater Killarney region. It was confirmed by management at the Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. plant in Killarney […]