A KILMOYLEY native who runs a facebook and instagram blog called ‘Lotions and Potions’ about all things skincare, has made the long list for the Beauty Blog Awards. Niall Fitzgerald is hoping people will take time to give him a vote to progress to the next stage of the competition. […]

THE proceeds of a lovely event held back in April were presented to a great organisation on Monday. The Tralee Chamber Alliance organised its annual Family Fancy Dress Charity Fun Run in the Town Park on Easter Saturday and this year it was Down Syndrome Kerry that benefitted from the […]

A TRALEE native had a reason to celebrate on US Independence Day when she found out she was the latest winner of the Cara Credit Union Members Car Draw. Denise O’Dowd (nee Costello) lives in Dingle now, but is originally from Blackrock in Tralee and she was told on July 4 […]

A Limited-Edition Commemorative Coin designed and produced by Tipperary Crystal, the lead sponsor of the Rose of Tralee International Festival, has been unveiled to mark next month’s 60th Year Celebrations of the Festival. It features the unique 60th anniversary Rose of Tralee motif on both sides and is a collector’s […]

THE Munster Technological University (MTU) Consortium of Cork Institute of Technology and the Institute of Technology Tralee says it will work with the Department of Education and Skills to address the issues raised in a report made public yesterday. The International Advisory Panel and the views of the Board of […]

FOLLOWING on from an amazing summer of festivals, Kerry’s own Walking on Cars announce they will bring their Colours 2019 – One Last Dance Tour to the Gleneagle INEC Arena on Saturday, December 21. The four-piece group from Dingle, whose debut catapulted them to fame in their homeland and abroad, […]

KERRY Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) and University College Cork (UCC) signed an agreement that will see both institutions working together to enhance opportunities for and engagement in outdoor education and training at Cappanalea, The National Centre for Outdoor Education and Training (NCOET), which is based at Oulagh West, […]

THE creation of 145 new jobs and a digital hub were part of the blueprint for the revitalisation of the Uíbh Ráthach Gaeltacht in south Kerry, that has been developed as a model to be used for other rural revitalisation projects. Issued by Údarás na Gaeltachta on behalf of the Uíbh […]

GARDAI in Tralee are appealing to the public for any information regarding a number of theft in the greater Tralee area over the past few weeks. Seven hanging baskets were taken from Curley’s Garden Centre in Ballinorig West, on Thursday, July 18 between 12noon and 1pm. Over in Camp, Ballyseedy, […]

TRALEE Library is putting on a free event next Saturday morning which children will enjoy. They will have two storytelling sessions at 10.15am and 11.30am with bestselling author Roisin Meaney – “Elephants, bunnies and bumblebees” for children aged 3 – 6 years. Children are encouraged to bring along a teddy with […]

THE Rose Bowl, a new girls underage girls soccer tournament has been launched to coincide with the 60 Year Celebrations of the Rose of Tralee International Festival. Organised by the Kerry School Boys and Girls League, the day-long event for Under 13s from eight leagues will take place at Mounthawk […]

THEATRE returns to The Ballymac Bar this Thursday night with a play penned by a local man. Hy-Breasal Productions will stage Frank Houlihan’s absurd Kerry comedy, ‘Mikey Tatey Saves Arraglin’, at the Boherbee premises at 8.30pm. There are eight actors on stage in this production, all travelling to perform from […]

By Risteárd Ó Fuaráin PRO Kerry returned to action on Saturday when they welcomed Offaly to Hermitage Park, Lixnaw in the Liberty Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship. On a perfect day for camogie, Patrice Diggin had Kerry two points ahead by the 8th minute mark with two frees. Offaly got off […]

A TRALEE councillor has asked is it possible to create a ‘Christmas Experience’ in the Town Park this December. Cllr Toireasea Ferris made the request to the Council at the meeting of Tralee Municipal District councillors on Tuesday. She said people flock to Killarney and Fota Island in Cork for […]

A DAY where experienced gardeners could help out the horticulturalist in the Town Park was suggested by a councillor at the meeting of Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council on Tuesday. Cllr Toireasa Ferris was speaking after motions by Cllr Sam Locke and Mayor Jim Finucane requested that the […]

REHABCARE Blennerville are holding their annual open day with a BBQ and Jumble Sale on Tuesday, July 23 from 11.30am to 2.30pm. The event sees the facility invite families, friends and visitors to the centre for the Jumble sale and food which raises proceeds towards local activities for their service […]

John Griffin, Tourism Officer with Kerry County Council, pays tribute to James Lucey who passed away recently… James (Jimmy) Lucey (1949-2019), the prolific local poet who had that rare gift of language to make ordinary events appear extraordinary, has been laid to rest in Rathass Cemetery, Tralee on Saturday, July […]

IT is often said that the vibration of music can enhance our lives immeasurably. I totally agree but the lyrics of a song can also play a huge part. To this effect I want to draw your attention to the lyrics of a song recorded by Elvis Presley in 1968. […]

FRIDAY evening and the sound of revving engines filled the air as some amazing cars pulled into ‘The Rose Hotel’. Stunning Ferraris, Porsches and Lamborghini cars stood out the most but there were Austin Martins, Mercedes and Audis too creating quite a stir for people in the hotel. The drivers […]

TOP Irish Country star, Cliona Hagan, is coming to Ballyheigue in two weeks time for a concert at the local Community Centre. It has been an amazing couple of years for the Tyrone native filled with awards nights, festivals, arenas and shows. She has been awarded Female Vocalist of the Year at […]

A LOCAL councillor is worried that somebody is going to be injured or worse if something isn’t done about old properties on the main street in Blennerville village. Speaking at the Tralee Municipal District meeting of councillors on Tuesday, Cllr Terry O’Brien asked that Kerry County Council look into setting […]

THE Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Mr Eoghan Murphy TD, performed the official opening of 33 new local authority social housing units in Kerry on Friday and also visited two sites in Tralee and Killarney where a total of 82 new homes are currently under construction. Minister Murphy […]

Mike O’Halloran watched the Garvey’s Supervalu Kerry Senior Hurling Championship First Round replay between Crotta and Ballyduff at Austin Stack Park on Friday evening… Crotta O’Neills 1-16 Ballyduff 0-10 A comprehensive and well deserved win for Crotta over Ballyduff last night at Austin Stack Park. Crotta blitzed Ballyduff in the […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… Question: I have a second property, which I would like to rent out to visitors for short stays. Are there any procedures I need to follow?     Answer: Yes, there […]

KERRY will be hoping to build on the momentum from last week’s stunning victory over Mayo when they face Donegal in Croke Park on Sunday at 4pm. They have just named their starting 15 for the All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final Phase 2 game, but seeing as they made four changes prior […]

THE Irish Greyhound Board has withdrawn its sponsorship of the Rose Of Tralee Festival. In a statement today, the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB)  said they took the decision after consultation with the Festival organisers. The move comes after what the IGB called “malicious online threats” against Rose of Tralee ambassadors, […]

TWO of Ireland’s best known fashion personalities – TV Stylist and business woman, Celia Holman Lee and TV Stylist and Presenter, Marietta Doran, were today announced as the judges of the McElligotts Honda Ladies Day. Taking place Friday, September 13 on the penultimate day of the annual 7 day Listowel […]

BEFORE all the fun of the racing yesterday, guests at a special fundraiser enjoyed the perfect start to the day at Muckross Park Hotel and Spa. ‘Bubbles and Brunch’ in aid of Enable Ireland Kerry Services was attended by over 60 people who enjoyed a prosecco jazz reception in the […]

KERRY is near the top of many travellers bucket list destinations according to a new survey by a popular global travel website. Big 7 Travel, which has an audience of 1.5 million, has announced the official list of the ‘Top 50 Bucket List Destinations 2019’ and Kerry comes in at N0.3, beating […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry is advising people not to attend the facility unless it’s a genuine emergency, due to significant overcrowding. The Emergency Department is currently extremely busy, with increased patient attendances causing extreme overcrowding for the past 48 hours. Management says it wants to keep ED services for patients who […]