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Scarlett Bees with Marian Fitzgerald, Laura Bees, Chris Bees and Samantha Fitzgerald at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan's Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Listellick And Holy Family Sixth Class Pupils Enjoy Confirmation Day

March 16, 2024 at 10:00 am 0 comments

THURSDAY saw two more Confirmation ceremonies take place at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church in Tralee. In the morning it was the turn of 29 sixth class pupils from Listellick NS to receive the sacrament from Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne. The Bishop stayed on for the afternoon ceremony […]

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CBS The Green students Olivier Lata and Stephen Turner with their prize.

CBS Tralee Students Win Senior Category At Kerry Final Of Student Enterprise Awards

March 16, 2024 at 10:00 am 0 comments

STUDENTS from CBS The Green won a top prize at the County Final of the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards held on Friday at MTU Tralee. The Boot Clinic, a company was set up by Oliver Lata and Stephen Turner, which restores old football boots, won the Senior […]

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Shauna O’Keefe, Kerry ETB Alumni Nominee Brian Votta, and Bright Minds App Cofounder David Peskett celebrate success as Kerry Education and Training Board ignites dreams for learners.
 pictured at today's ETB Week flagship national event in Thomond Park, celebrating exceptional past pupils from Ireland's Education and Training Boards
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Kerry ETB School Learners Shine At National Event

March 16, 2024 at 9:59 am 0 comments

KERRY ETB learners attended at a special event in Thomond Park on Thursday which honoured ETB Alumni and award ETB Bursaries. Part of ETB Week, it was a showcase of achievements and a testament to Kerry ETB’s unwavering dedication to shaping the education and training in Kerry and nationwide. Through a series […]

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Sponsored: Moyderwell Mercy Primary School — Your Child’s Home Away From Home

Sponsored: Moyderwell Mercy Primary School — Your Child’s Home Away From Home

March 15, 2024 at 4:01 pm 0 comments

By Principal Pat Neenan Moyderwell Mercy Primary School, Tralee offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where children feel happy and secure in a family-like environment. A highly motivated and dedicated staff work diligently as a team to nurture the children and foster a willingness to learn. Conveniently located in Tralee Town […]

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Katie Nagle, Stella O'Shea, Laura Rogers, Róisín Riordan and Heather Moran at the Mercy Mounthawk quiz night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Great Turnout For Mercy Mounthawk Quiz Fundraiser

March 15, 2024 at 11:52 am 0 comments

THERE was a massive turnout at Mercy Mounthawk last night as the school held a table quiz fundraiser to help towards the costs associated with the success of the sports teams. The Centenary Hall was full to capacity for the quiz where participants answered questions on music, sport, local affairs […]

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Lexi Keane with Jimmy Moran, Tricia Moran, Jade Moran and Eileen Moran at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan's Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Confirmation Day Arrives For Scoil Eoin Sixth Class Pupils

March 14, 2024 at 10:01 am 0 comments

THE weather gods were not smiling down on Scoil Eoin’s sixth class pupils on Wednesday as they made their way to Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church for their Confirmation Day. Nevertheless there was great excitement among the 63 pupils from three classes receiving the sacrament on a wet Wednesday […]

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Members of the Ukrainian community performing for the Ukrainian Ambassador Larysa Gerasko during her visit to ETB Kerry College at Clash, Tralee on Wednesday. Photo by Michelle Coper Galvin Eye Focus LTD .
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PHOTOS: Ukrainian Ambassador Visits Kerry College In Tralee

March 14, 2024 at 10:00 am 0 comments

THE Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Gerasko Larysa, made a visit to Tralee this week. The Ambassador met with learners and staff from across Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB). One of the highlights of the event was a performance by the Ukrainian folk choir from Killarney, which notably included […]

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Coláiste Gleann Lí students Oskar Bartczak, Lily O'Sullivan, Kaelan O'Connell, Ava Sharma, Ria Murphy Quirke and Radek Dziewa at the Kerry ETB Schools Ethos Showcase in Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Schools From All Over County Attend Kerry ETB Schools Ethos Showcase

March 13, 2024 at 3:23 pm 0 comments

KERRY ETB hosted a Schools Ethos Showcase in Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí on Tuesday as part of ETBI Week 2024. The ethos of ETB schools, Post Primary and Community National Schools is underpinned by five core values — Care, Respect, Community, Equality and Excellence in Education. The showcase allowed schools the opportunity to […]

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Fionnbar and Elma Walsh of the Donal Walsh LiveLife Foundation were at Spa NS on Tuesday to accept a cheque for €4,000 from pupils, staff and member of the Parents Council. Photo by Dermot Crean

€4,000 Presented To LiveLife Foundation From Donal Walsh Spa NS 6k Challenge

March 12, 2024 at 12:37 pm 0 comments

LAST year’s Donal Walsh Spa NS 6k Challenge was another huge success and raised thousands of euro for a great cause. Fionnbar and Elma Walsh of the Donal Walsh LiveLife Foundation were at the school on Tuesday to accept a cheque for €4,000 raised at the May 2023 event. “It […]

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Planting trees at Holy Family School on Monday morning.

Holy Family Pupils Plant 400 Trees To Enhance Biodiversity

March 12, 2024 at 11:19 am 0 comments

IT was a busy start to the week at Holy Family School on Monday as school books were put to one side as all the children were invited to take part in a unique whole-of-school project to take climate and biodiversity action. Each pupil from Junior Infants to Sixth Class […]

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Teacher Michelle D'Altuin with the cast and crew of 'Ce A Mharaigh Art Ó Laoighaire?' which is one of two entries from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí to make the All-Ireland TY Drama Festival next week in Cork. Photo by Dermot Crean

Two Entries From Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Make All-Ireland TY Drama Finals

March 12, 2024 at 10:55 am 0 comments

TWO groups of Transition Year students from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí will compete in the All Ireland TY Drama Festival this month. The two short plays — ‘Cé A Mharaigh Art Ó Laoghaire’ and ‘In The Blink Of An Eye’ — are two of only 11 entries nationwide to make the final on […]

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Moira O'Connor (teacher), Principal Maireda Finucane, Sandra Moore (teacher), Deirdre Walsh of Radio Kerry (MC), Lillian O'Connor (teacher) and guests Don O'Neill and Carol Brick at the Presentation Secondary School International Women's Day event on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Presentation Girls Hear Inspiring Stories On International Women’s Day

March 10, 2024 at 11:07 am Comments are Disabled

STUDENTS at Presentation Secondary School in Tralee received pearls of wisdom on Friday as the school celebrated International Women’s Day with a special event. The school celebrated Women’s Week with a number of events, the highlight of which was the ‘Women In Business’ talk. Radio Kerry’s Deirdre Walsh was the […]

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Diarmuid Mac Donnacha, Nathan Horan and Jamie Ó Muircheartaigh and their Junk Kouture entry 'Fatal Fashion' which has won a place in the final of the competition this May. Photo by Dermot Crean

Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students To Bring ‘Fatal Fashion’ To Junk Kouture Final

March 9, 2024 at 10:57 am Comments are Disabled

THREE Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí students will head to Dublin this May to compete in the Junk Kouture National Finals. Diarmuid Mac Donnacha, Nathan Horan and Jamie Ó Muircheartaigh created the fabulous ‘Fatal Fashion’ made out of a vacuum cleaner tube, aluminium cans and leather bags. The students said the entry highlights […]

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Amy Pryal (Kerry County Childcare Committee) with Kerry College teachers from the Early Learning and Care Department Leanne Greensmyth, Eilish Walsh, Claire McGrath, Ellen Moloney, Helen Brick, Imelda Matchett with Deputy Principal Carmel Kelly.

PHOTOS: Kerry College Fosters Connections With Afternoon Coffee Event

March 8, 2024 at 10:28 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY College recently hosted a vibrant ‘Industry Links Afternoon Gathering’ at its Clash Road Campus in Tralee. The event showcased the college’s dedication to fostering meaningful connections between further education and industry ensuring that its programmes remain relevant and responsive to current industry needs. Industry Liaison Officer Kay Lanigan Ryan […]

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The Student Enterprise Awards at the MTU Kerry Campus on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Schools From All Over Kerry To Compete For Student Enterprise Awards

March 6, 2024 at 3:32 pm Comments are Disabled

THE County Final of the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards will be held on Friday, March 15 at The Business & IT Building, MTU, Dromtacker, Tralee. 25 mini-companies set up by local second level schools will participate in the competition. The competition promotes the development of innovation, idea […]

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Sisters Invited To Deliver Presentation Of BT Science Project At Leinster House

March 6, 2024 at 10:30 am Comments are Disabled

TWO students at Presentation Secondary School, Tralee enjoyed a special day in Dublin last Wednesday. Ciara Murphy, a Transition Year student and her sister Saoirse, a second year student at the school were selected to present their BT Young Scientist project at an Oireachtas meeting in Leinster House. With over […]

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Mercy Mounthawk Delegation Addresses Council On Road Safety Issue

Mercy Mounthawk Delegation Addresses Council On Road Safety Issue

March 5, 2024 at 2:28 pm 1 comment

A NUMBER of Mercy Mounthawk students, along with staff and parents, delivered petitions containing over 1,200 signatures at Kerry County Council on Monday, expressing concern at road safety in the vicinity of the school. The delegation also gave a presentation on the issue during the meeting of the Tralee Municipal […]

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Billy Ryle: High Dropout Rate In College Is Cause For Concern

Billy Ryle: High Dropout Rate In College Is Cause For Concern

March 5, 2024 at 11:02 am 1 comment

Guidance Counsellor Billy Ryle says the 15.5% dropout rate of 1st year students at 3rd level has alarm bells ringing loudly… The new Higher Education Authority (HEA) report, containing 2021/22 progression rates in higher education for 1st year students into 2nd year has set alarm bells ringing due to the […]

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Aisling Donnelly with Yvonne Donnelly, Eileen Prendiville, Conor, Richard and Zoe Donnelly at the Blennerville NS/Derryquay NS Confirmation Day at St John's Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Confirmation Day Arrives CBS Primary, Blennerville And Derryquay Schools

March 3, 2024 at 10:39 am Comments are Disabled

FRIDAY saw St John’s Church host two more Confirmation ceremonies to round off a busy week for local schools. The weather hasn’t been playing ball all week for the big days and it was the same on Friday for sixth class pupils of CBS Primary, Blennerville NS and Derryquay NS […]

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Ciara Casey, Caoimhe Kane, Ellie Boyle, Ava Odhigbo and Helen Allman at the Transition Year Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Transition Year Students Have A Ball In Ballyroe

March 2, 2024 at 9:41 am Comments are Disabled

TRANSITION Year students from around town and beyond gathered for a special TY Ball  in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night. Nearly 400 teenagers from Presentation Secondary, CBS The Green, Mercy Mounthawk, Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí and Mean Scoil An Leith Truig in Castlegregory converged on the venue for a fun time. […]

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Pupil Charlie Sharp with Ben, Olive, Fionn, Ciara and Richard Sharp at the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Confirmation Day at St John's Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: A Special Day As Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Pupils Are Confirmed

March 1, 2024 at 9:34 am Comments are Disabled

EXCITED sixth class pupils from Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn made their way to St John’s Church on Thursday afternoon to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. It was windy, but the rain stayed away as the families arrived for the momentous day in the pupils’ young lives. Múinteoirí Deaglán Ó Cuill and […]

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Pupil Cameron Reidy with Sarah Reidy, Audrey Reidy, Yasmin Reidy, Chloe Winters and Chris Reidy at the Moyderwell Primary School Confirmation Day at St John's Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Moyderwell Primary Pupils Receive Sacrament Of Confirmation

March 1, 2024 at 9:25 am Comments are Disabled

A MISERABLE morning of wind, rain and hail failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the sixth class pupils of Moyderwell Primary School who made their way to St John’s Church on Thursday. After much preparation over the past number of months, Confirmation Day had finally arrived and it was an […]

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Erin Collins with Anna O'Shea, Poppy Cregan, Lily Collins,  Paudie O'Shea and Sharon O'Shea at St John's Church for Presentation Primary School pupils' Confirmation Day. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Confirmation Day Arrives For Presentation Primary Pupils

February 29, 2024 at 9:10 am Comments are Disabled

CONFIRMATION ‘season’ has arrived in the Kerry diocese and St John’s Church is hosting a number of ceremonies for Tralee schoolchildren this week. Nineteen pupils from Presentation Primary School were joined by one from St John’s Parochial School on Wednesday afternoon to receive the sacrament. Ms Lowney’s sixth class pupils […]

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Carol Fitzgerald, MTU, Bernie Slattery& Kathleen Stack, Kerry IGC, Tadhg Crowley IGC President, Mary Dowling &Niamh Dwyer ,Kerry IGC and Michelle Brown Hanafin Chairperson Kerry IGC ahead of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors annual Conference in MTU Kerry on March 8 & 9th.

Institute Of Guidance Counsellors To Hold Annual Conference At MTU

February 29, 2024 at 9:01 am Comments are Disabled

THE Institute of Guidance Counsellors has launched their annual IGC Conference which will take place in Munster Technological University on March 8 and 9. This year’s conference theme, “Sustaining Guidance into the Future,” is aligned with the United Nations’ seventeen sustainable goals aimed at transforming the world. “We have selected […]

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Rubén Rivas McHugh and family at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass for Caherleaheen NS Confirmation Day. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Caherleaheen NS Pupils Enjoy Confirmation Day

February 29, 2024 at 8:55 am 1 comment

THE rain stayed away as families made their way into the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathass on Wednesday as Confirmation Day arrived for Caherleaheen pupils. It was the first of six Confirmation ceremonies this week in St John’s Parish with 15 pupils, well prepared by their teacher Mr Finn, receiving […]

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The Sunny Souls team from Mercy Mounthawk while visiting Bhaile Mhuire care centre in January

Two Mercy Mounthawk Entries For Young Social Innovators Competition

February 28, 2024 at 4:01 pm Comments are Disabled

TWO groups from Mercy Mounthawk are taking part in the Young Social Innovators competition this year. The project entries from the Transition Year students are ‘Sunny Souls’ and ‘Measure Your Pressure’ teams. Young Social Innovators (YSI) is a Social Innovation Education Programme that inspires and empowers young people to become […]

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Transition Year students from Mean Scoil Nua an Leith Triuigh (MSLT) in Castlegregory have made it to the semi-finals of the Young Environmentalists Awards 2024 taking place next month. Pictured were: Ciara Butler, Charlie Gillan, Emma Garvey, Daniel O’Mahony, Stephanie Reid, Reuben Wall and Katie Crean. Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

West Kerry School Students Compete For Young Environmentalists Award

February 28, 2024 at 1:04 pm Comments are Disabled

By Michelle Breen Crean FIXING fast fashion is firmly on the minds of young West Kerry students who have made it to the semi-final of the Young Environmentalists Awards next month. Eight Transition Year students from Mean Scoil Nua an Leith Triuigh (MSLT) in Castlegregory want to create awareness about […]

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Sponsored: Easter Junior Cycle Revision Courses At Brú Na Páirce

February 24, 2024 at 9:14 am Comments are Disabled

BRÚ Na Páirce’s Junior Cycle Easter Revision course (Monday 25th – Friday 29th March) in Killarney is designed to help students become confident and competent in Higher Level Irish, English and Maths in order to achieve the highest grades possible in their Junior Cycle exams. During our exam-focused classes, students […]

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Kerry ETB To Receive Over €507,000 In Funding

Kerry ETB To Receive Over €507,000 In Funding

February 23, 2024 at 9:15 am Comments are Disabled

THE Kerry Education and Training Board is to receive over €507,000 in infrastructure funding. Under Project Ireland 2040, an investment of over €8 million will be distributed to the 16 ETBs this year as part of the ongoing investment in the further education and training  sector. SOLAS will distribute the […]

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Presentation Secondary School Tralee Under 16 girls who won the All-Ireland B Schools League Final on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Pres Secondary Social Media

Presentation Tralee Girls Win All-Ireland Schools Basketball Title

February 21, 2024 at 5:40 pm Comments are Disabled

THERE were great celebrations in Dublin this afternoon when a team from a Tralee school won an All-Ireland basketball title. Presentation Secondary School girls were victorious in the All-Ireland U16B Schools League Final at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght. The Pres Panthers beat Loreto Bray by 41 to 37 […]

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