MEMBERS of Tralee Tidy Towns have acknowledged the huge contribution departing Tralee MD Engineer Colm Nagle has made to the successes of the group in recent times. In his last meeting with the Tralee Tidy Towns steering committee, he was presented with a specially commissioned print of Tralee Town, designed […]

Well done to Tralee Magic and Garveys Tralee Warriors Guard Aivaras Uosis who is on a winning streak with his Ireland U20 teammates in the FIBA Eurobaskets B Division competition this week in Romania. Aivaras has also recently committed to Carson Newman University in Tennessee on a full basketball scholarship […]

CAHERSIVEEN Music and Arts Festival (CMAF) has announced its programme of events and music line up for the annual festival. CMAF – which takes place every August Bank Holiday weekend since 1995 – is celebrating its 27th year in 2024. The music and arts festival, which takes place from August 2nd […]

THE Ombudsman, Ger Deering, received 109 complaints about public services from people in Kerry during 2023. The figure represents a 9% increase in the number of complaints coming from the county since 2022. The Ombudsman received a total of 4,465 complaints about public services in 2023. Details of the complaints […]

A NUMBER of local community groups and organisations have received funds of €3,000 each from the Cara Credit Union Lauri Healy Community Sponsorship Awards programme. Originally established in 2017, this initiative has already provided substantial support to numerous community-based projects initiated by organisations within the common bond of Cara Credit […]

THE hard-working committee in Milltown is putting the finishing touches to the programme for this year’s Féile Lughnasadh festival which takes place on the August Bank Holiday Weekend. The popular traditional Irish music festival features four days and nights of free entertainment and is organised by the local branch of […]

Senior Ladies Results of The Grand Hotel Singles on Monday Jul 8, 2024 First: Paula Mangan (23) = 22 Points (Countback) Second: Margaret O’Shea (23) = 22 Points Third: Noreen Kelleher (24) = 21 Points Fourth: Angela Deenihan (16) = 20 Points (Countback) Tralee Ladies Senior Cup 2024 It is […]

THE iconic Atlantic Puffins are plentiful on Skellig Michael, (Sceilg Mhichíl) this season. These colourful enigmatic seabirds are spending their summer on the UNESCO  6th century monastic island, where they are breeding and fattening their chicks on sand-eel and sprat. The summer visitor arrived in April and will depart in […]

KERRY Recreation & Sports Partnership, Kerry Library and Healthy Kerry have joined forces to provide you with a fresh and exciting physical activity opportunity. You can now borrow a set of Activator Poles from Tralee Library. This Activator Pole Borrow Scheme will initially be piloted in the Tralee Library, with […]

CANCER support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, has been recognised for its vital role in supporting cancer patients and their families at a national ceremony in Dublin. The renowned cancer support house was one of 16 such centres across Ireland that were presented with plaques to acknowledge their full membership of […]

Mike O’Halloran reports on the Kerry SHC quarter-finals at the weekend… Wins for Abbeydorney, Ballyduff, Kilmoyley and Ballyheigue in a feast of quality hurling served up in Austin Stack Park. Abbeydorney overcame St Brendan’s on a scoreline of Abbeydorney 2-15 St Brendan’s 1-13. St Brendan’s were without  Eric Leen from […]

INSTALLATION of the new bespoke bilingual wayfinding signage has commenced in Tralee town centre. The project, which is funded by Kerry County Council and Fáilte Ireland (under the Destination Town Programme) will see directional, information and interpretive signage installed at 35 locations around the main town core. The signage is […]

THE official launch of ‘More Precious than gold: My enduring connection with John McShain – the man who built Washington’ by Alice O’Neill – McLoughlin took place at Killarney House, which was launched by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, T.D. Alice was born the eldest […]

CARA Credit Union are thrilled to announce the appointment of Shona Heaslip as its new brand ambassador. Shona, a renowned long-distance runner has an impressive athletic career which includes back-to-back National Senior Cross Country titles in 2017 and 2018, as well as breaking a 35-year record by winning gold in […]

THE community of Kilmoyley gathered for an unveiling of the wonderful work of two local artists last Thursday at Lerrig Reservoir. As part of the ‘Love Your Waters’ initiative, Tidy Towns Kilmoyley commissioned the artists, Sandra Griffin and Seánie Horan, to collaborate on the theme of cherishing and saving our […]

THE Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Breandán Fitzgerald, has unveiled a commemorative plaque at County Buildings in Tralee to honour the first elected members of Kerry County Council who were elected to the local authority in 1899. This year marks 125 years of local government in Ireland and the […]

LAST Wednesday saw staff and students from CBS The Green school lend a hand to Tralee Tidy Towns in litter picking and flower bed prep projects. A big effort was made in a litter pick on the lanes of Tralee as the Tidy Towns Ireland adjudicators are still out and […]

TRALEE Tennis Club was a hive of activity all week as they hosted their second annual Open Tournament. There was a large number of participants from all over Kerry and far beyond during the week, the highlight of which was finals day on Saturday. As well as the fantastic tennis, […]

David Moriarty reports on last night’s dramatic 3-3 draw against Bray Wanderers in Mounthawk Park… KERRY FC 3-3 BRAY WANDERERS Kerry FC were back at home after the longest trip of the season last week when they played Finn Harps in Ballybofey. A narrow loss in that one meant a […]

WITH a great line-up of writers, actors and music artists, the Anam festival in Tralee kicked off last night with packed venues and enthusiastic audiences. Taking place over the weekend, it sees a host of events in venues around the town with a focus on drama, literature, poetry and music. […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Birth control or contraception is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy.  Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Services advises; “You can get […]

UNWANTED hair is such an issue for both males and females so why not get Summer ready with our medical-grade laser hair removal at CHRC and avail of our fantastic July offer of 50% off for underarm and bikini for only €75, normally €150. If you are tired of waxing, […]

There’s plenty of Oscar-winning talent on show tonight on the box says James Finnegan… Spartacus (Saturday 1.15 RTE1) is one of the all time classic films.  This historical drama was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Kirk Douglas in the title role, as a slave trained to fight as a gladiator […]

THE Kerry Women’s Centre hosted a coffee morning at the Shanakill Family Resource Centre (FRC) on Friday to celebrate the fact they have secured their base at the facility. There was a great turnout throughout the event, with the only problem being a shortage of space for all those who […]

AN open call for nominations for the subjects of a new series of portraits has been announced at UCC and suggestions are welcome for Kerry women’s images to adorn the walls. Accenture’s Women on Walls at UCC will recognise the pioneering achievements of outstanding women and enhance the visibility of […]

ARTISTS are invited to a special event next week at Siamsa Tíre. Wild At Art is a restorative morning for artists to connect with each other and our inner wildness through art. It takes place from 11am to 1pm on 11.00-1.00, Wednesday, July 17 at the The Gallery, Siamsa Tire. Join artists […]

KERRY Football Club has announced the signing of Oran Crowe who makes the switch from Cork City FC to the Kingdom for the remainder of the 2024 campaign. Crowe, who is 20 years of age is a versatile midfielder who applies his trade at centre midfield. A graduate of the […]

THE Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), has helped Kerry Parents and Friends Association (KPFA) achieve major building upgrades and reduce their energy bills. The not-for-profit received funding of €15,000 from the SEAI, 30% of the total project cost, for energy upgrades. KPFA installed external insulation to two homes. Prior to works, […]

Gardaí in Killarney are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in south Kerry on Thursday. Shortly after 6pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a van on the Ring of Kerry (N70) at Coad near Caherdaniel. The driver of the van, a […]

TRALEE Chamber Alliance and Cara Credit Union have announced the winners of the ‘Ag Siopadóireacht le Gaelainn’ initiative, an effort to promote the Irish language among Tralee’s youth during the Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations. The initiative saw local retailers teaming up with primary schools and aimed to embed the Irish […]