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Five Things To Do Around Tralee And Beyond This Weekend

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It’s a relatively quiet weekend about town, but there’s still a few things in town and beyond you can get up to…

Friday

1. Take in a great play…

The Pillowman 1The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh (of In Bruges & Seven Psychopaths fame) started its nationwide tour in Siamsa Tíre last night and it’s there for one more performance this evening at 8pm.

Decadent Theatre Company’s production of this award-winning play has been getting incredible reviews from the national press.

Winner of two Tony Awards and Olivier Award for Best New Play, The Pillowman will keep an audience on the edge of their seat to the last line. Tickets from Siamsa Tíre on 066-7123055.

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Saturday

2. Top fun at Low Field…

Launching the Interfirm Soccer Tournament were, from left: Simon McCarthy, Martin Dennehy, James Sugrue, Eamon Fitzmaurice, TC Counihan, Eoin Kelliher, Pa Daly, Anthony Moriarty and Carl Keohane. In front: Fionn Ó Dálaigh and Darragh Moriarty. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

It should be great craic tomorrow as a 7 a side soccer blitz in aid of local cancer charities, will take place in various venues around town, culminating in the finals to be played at the iconic Low Field.

Loads have teams have signed up for the 35s tournaments and the glory days of the Low Field will be recalled for the finals from 5pm on Saturday. The weather is supposed to be fine so show up and support and great cause.

3. A radical idea…

The Free Radicals Youth Theatre open day will be taking place at Siamsa Tire on Saturday. Do you know someone between the ages of 15 and 20 who wants to act on stage, and devise, improvise, create, write and perform? This is the event for them. It takes place between 4pm to 7pm and all are welcome.

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4. Picking the All-Star hurlers…

Aidan McCabe held aloft by teammates after Kilmoyley won the Garveys Supervalu Kerry Senior Hurling Championship title for the 24th time. Photo by Gavin O'Connor

There’s sure to be a big crowd also at McElligott’s Bar in Abbeydorney for The Kerry Hurling All-Stars, a not-for-profit event, organised to honour the hurlers who participate in the County Senior Hurling Championship.

Tea and coffee will be served at 7.30pm with the presentations beginning at 8pm sharp and concluding at 9.15pm. To see the nominees click here

Sunday

5. Keep up with the championship…

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Padraic McCarthy of Rathmore celebrates his side’s late goal last Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ok, the local interest here in town is gone with the elimination of Stacks and O’Rahillys last weekend, but if you want to watch top teams in GAA action, head on over to Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney for the Garveys Supervalu Kerry SFC semi-finals.

The opener looks to be a fascinating encounter with Dr Crokes taking on Dingle (2pm). Kenmare District take on Rathmore at 3.30pm. A treat for GAA fans.